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Elephants on the down-low Opens Friday. The latest temporary exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pulling the cover back on one of the planet’s most magnificent animals. “The Secret World of Elephants” delves into the unseen science and culture of “nature’s most lovable giants, from how they ‘hear’ through their feet to ways they contribute to daily life around the planet,” museum officials wrote. “Denver marks the first stop on the exhibition’s national tour after its debut at New York’s American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), where it was created,” they added. The interactive, bilingual exhibit is included with museum admission, $20.95-$25.95, at 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver. Call 303-370-6000 or visit dmns.org/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/elephants — John Wenzel Nuggets tip-off bash Saturday. Basketball season is back, and Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and company are once again poised to make a playoff run. Denver Union Station will help get things started with the Can-I-Val Season Tip-Off Party on Saturday, Oct. 25, before the Denver Nuggets’ first home game that night. The basketball party will include some Ball Arena staples like mascot Rocky, the Average Joes dancers and the popular Skyline Drumline. The event begins at 3 p.m. on the plaza in front of Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. in Denver, and is presented by Ball, the can-making company that sponsors the stadium. “Fans can get hyped for the (game) against the Phoenix Suns with a variety of games and activations – with plenty of prizes provided by Ball,” Union Station said. Union Station will be lit up in midnight blue and sunshine yellow in the evening as well. denverunionstation.com — Jonathan Shikes Indoor, outdoor Halloween fun Friday-Sunday. A couple of kid-friendly Halloween events this weekend show the range of metro area celebrations, starting with the indoor Harvest Hoot at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. The museum invites kids and parents to dress in costume as they play monster-themed carnival games, meet “creatures,” make spooky potions, listen to global fall folklore, make treats in the teaching kitchen, ride on the Rocky Mountain Mini Train, and more. The fall festival, with tickets available on-site (and not online; $18.75-$16.75) runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive in Denver. mychildsmuseum.org This weekend also brings the 19th Boo & Brew on East Colfax Avenue, the kid-friendly outdoor business-crawl that ranges from boutiques and studios to bars and restaurants. More than 35 businesses in what’s called the Bluebird District will decorate (some quite elaborately), offer face-painting, live music, street performances and, most importantly, hand out candy starting on the sidewalk in front of Hooked on Colfax, 3213 E. Colfax, and then running from Fillmore through Garfield streets from west to east. Free and open to all, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. bluebirdbeat.com/boo-n-brew-on-colfax — John Wenzel Spicy Sunday Sunday. The 9th annual Bloody Mary Festival will pour itself into Reelworks, 1399 35th St., in Denver, on Sunday, Oct. 26, so that Colorado bars and restaurants, as well as bottled mix companies, can showcase their versions of the popular tomato-based brunch cocktail. “Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the Bloody Marys and vote for their favorite to help crown The Best Bloody Mary in Denver, organizers said. A panel of expert judges will also be on hand to award a trophy. Competitors include Highland Tavern, The Lobby, Bar Nun, Lucille’s Creole Cafe, The Glenn, Sassafras, Chuey FU’s Latin-Asian Grub and Pier 8. VIP admission runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs $77.93. General admission runs from 12:15-2:30 p.m. and costs $58.26. Get information at thebloodymaryfest.com. — Jonathan Shikes
