’Tis the month that begins with practical jokes, public humiliation, and nonstop fun. So, April 1st is just like any other day. Woefully, it’s often best to believe nothing, and trust no one.
It is true, nonetheless, that this is the month of sun and shadows following April showers. Yes, April weather includes both rain and sunshine and, very often in the Valley, both together.
To help you blossom and enjoy springtime bliss, here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment so you’ll enjoy the season as the days grow longer and warmer:
3 Make this your laugh-fest month by enjoying the hilarious rock-and-roll romantic comedy about good guy Josh Cohen — played by two actors — at DCPA’s Garner Galleria Theatre April 1 to May 1, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-839-4100.
3 You’ll stay in stitches by going to the JFS Executive Luncheon at the Convention Center with comedian Amy Schumer, April 5, noon. Information: 720-248-4633.
3 Catch the Sun Mart Trio with East High grads A.J. Nowell, Eli Acosta, and Jakob Rose playing at Dazzle@Baur’s April 9, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-839-1500.
3 Don’t miss this year’s Children’s Diabetes Lunch-Fashion Show fundraiser at the Hilton City Center April 12 beginning at 10 a.m. Information; 303-863-1200.
3 Treat the family to Four Mile Historic Park’s Egg Hunt April 16. Search for thousands of eggs in the 12-acre park; plus hop on hayride, get photo with Easter Bunny. Hunts are 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 720-865-0800.
3 Are you plumb sure there’s not lead in your water? Lead can get into the water as it moves through lead-containing fixtures, plumbing, and service lines. Let Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program check. Information: DenverWater.org/Lead.
3 The Colorado Symphony Chorus hails Easter with a performance of Maher’s Resurrection at Boettcher April 16, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-893-4100.
3 Enjoy the mellow, gentle ukulele ballads of Indie pop singer Robin Skinner playing Fillmore Auditorium April 19, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-837-0360.
3 For blockbuster entertainment — an evening filled with music, dancing, food, and drinks (included in ticket) — make plans to attend One Epic Night April 23, 6 p.m. The Swallow Hill fundraising event at its Yale location will have live performances on three stages, with 12 local bands. You’ll hear blues, bluegrass, jazz, rock & roll, folk, and more. Night’s proceeds support Swallow Hill’s numerous community outreach programs. Information: 303-777-1003.
April is a favorable month for vacations, weddings, and countless outdoor adventures. In fact, April is so trendy and popular that parents have named their daughters after the month.
Musicians often use the name in lyrics when writing songs. Moreover, religious traditions honor some form of April hallelujah, for this is the season of amazing redemption.
Pitter patter, listen to the rain! A gush of bird-song, a patter of precipitation, a cloud, and a rainbow, it’s suddenly sunshine and perfect blue. As the trees say, what a re-leaf!
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.