Through March 2. One of Colorado's most playful art outings is showing right now at NEXT Gallery in Lakewood's 40 West Arts District, which is hosting its 8th Casa Bonita Art Show. This time around, the gallery asked artists to imagine what the iconic 50-year-old restaurant might look like in another 50. "The year is 2074," NEXT explained. "What is the status of Casa Bonita? Still pink? Still beloved? Still iconic? Still standing?"
Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at 6501 W. Colfax Ave., inside the 40 West Arts Hub. There are free kids activities Feb. 21-22, and an awards show will take place on Feb. 28. Admission is free. Visit nextgallery.org or 40westarts.org for more. -- John Wenzel
Saturday. Strip down and lace up for a good cause this weekend as Cupid's Undie Run comes to Denver. The event, which first hit the pavement in the Mile High City in 2013, raises funds for the Children's Tumor Foundation. It also aims to raise awareness about neurofibromatosis (NF), a group of genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
Participants are encouraged to wear pantless costumes for a party at Stoney's Bar & Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., which includes a "brief" run at 2 p.m.; festivities are noon to 4 p.m. Registration is $45 at cupids.org/#register. -- Tiney Ricciardi
Opens Friday. More than 100 intricate carvings, sacred sculptures and ancient relics -- many of them on display outside of Cambodia for the first time -- will grace a new exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science starting this weekend.
"Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia" includes Khmer artifacts such as sculptures, tools and religious items "that provide insight into the empire's history and spirituality," along with hands-on and interactive experiences for adults and kids, the museum wrote.
Included with museum admission: $26 for adults, $21 for kids, and $23 for seniors. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 2001 Colorado Blvd. Call 303-370-6000 or visit dmns.org for more. -- John Wenzel
Saturday. This weekend's warmer temps mean a slightly less wintry Arvada Winterfest, but that won't stop anyone from enjoying free live cultural performances from the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center and Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce (think dancing, drums and more).
Kids and adults can also enjoy free storytelling at the Arvada Library and live ice sculpting, as well as a beer garden, food trucks, craft vendors and more items for purchase. The fest runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in Olde Town Square, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada. Parking is limited, so attendees are encouraged to park in the Olde Town Parking Hub or use alternate modes of transportation. For more information, visit arvadaco.gov/winterfest or oldetownarvada.org/events. -- John Wenzel