The 2025 Aurora Rhythms concert series will take place from May to December at different locations throughout the city, including Aurora Public Library branches, the Aurora Fox Arts Center and the Peoples Building, offering live music, unique performances and unforgettable experiences. Come engage with performing artists in intimate settings in Aurora.

CL Fondal: Soul, Contemporary R & B, Pop, Rock, Dance ($)

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave.

Reserve your tickets here: Aurora Rhythms at the Fox: CL Fondal

Visit AuroraGov.Org/Concerts for full line-up!

Develop artistic skills, imagination and confidence with hands-on guidance from talented instructors. Consistent attendance is encouraged to make the most of your experience.

Visit AuroraGov.Org/ArtClasses to register and explore more classes. Requires pre-registration.

DRAWING DAYS

Ages 14 to Adult | $144 ($115 Resident)

5217 Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 (No class Jan. 27)

• Tuesday, 1 to 3 p.m.

• ACAA

• Register here: Adult Drawing Days 

WATERCOLOR DAYS and NIGHTS

Ages 14 to Adult | $144 ($115 Resident)

5192 Jan. 15 to Feb. 19 (No class Jan. 29)

• Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m.

• ACAA

• Register here: Adult Watercolor Days

5243 Jan. 15 to Feb. 19 (No class Jan. 29)

• Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

• Expo Community Center

• Register here: Adult Watercolor Nights

COMICS AND ANIME DRAWING

Ages 8 to 13 | $113 ($90 Resident)

5234 Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 (No class Jan. 27)

• Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  

• Aurora Central Library

• Register here: Youth Comics & Anime Drawing

CRAFTOPIA

Ages 8 to 13 | $113 ($90 Resident)

6127 Jan. 14 to Feb. 11 (No class Jan. 28)

• Wednesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

• Aurora Central Library

• Register here: Youth Craftopia

CREATIVE DRAWING FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Ages 10 to 14 | $113 ($90 Resident)

6126 Jan. 14 to Feb. 11 (No Class Jan. 28)

• Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.

• Expo Community Center

• Register here: Youth Creative Drawing for Young Adults

Contact Alina Xiong for any questions or concerns regarding art classes, email axiong@auroragov.org or call 303.739.6519

Music Classes

Build musical skills, creativity and confidence with hands-on guidance from talented instructors. Consistent attendance is encouraged to make the most of your experience. Visit AuroraGov.Org/MusicClasses to explore classes. Requires pre-registration.

YOUTH GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS

Ages 6 to 9 | $106 ($85 Resident)

5229 Jan. 14 to Feb. 18 (No class Jan. 28)

• Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

• Register here: Youth Guitar Fundamentals Ages 6-9

Ages 10 to 13 | $106 ($85 Resident)

5204 Jan. 14 to Feb. 18 (No class Jan. 28)

• Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

• Central Recreation Center

• Register here: Youth Guitar Fundamental Ages 10-13

INTRO TO YOUTH PIANO FUNDAMENTALS

Ages 4 to 6 | $94 ($75 Resident)

6128 Jan. 13 to Feb. 10 (No class Jan. 27)

• Tuesday, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m.

• Aurora Central Library

• Register here: Intro to Youth Piano Fundamentals

YOUTH PIANO FUNDAMENTALS

Ages 7 to 10 | $113 ($90 Resident)

5188 Jan. 17 to Feb. 21 (No class Jan. 31) 

• Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Aurora Central Library

• Register here: Youth Piano Fundamentals Ages 7-10

YOUTH PIANO FUNDAMENTALS

Ages 11 to 14 | $113 ($90 Resident)

5238 Jan. 17 to Feb. 21 (No class Jan. 31) 

• Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Aurora Central Library

• Register here: Youth Piano Fundamentals Ages 11-14

Contact Alina Xiong for any questions or concerns regarding music classes, email axiong@auroragov.org or call 303.739.6519

Theatre Classes

Develop lifelong skills such as listening, self-confidence, reading, memorization, focus and concentration. We strongly encourage consistent attendance for all theatre classes. Visit AuroraGov.Org/TheatreClasses to explore classes. Requires pre-registration.

STORY BOOK, ALIVE! WINTER TALES

Ages 4 to 7 | $84 ($67 Resident)

6181 Jan. 12 to Mar. 2 (No class Jan. 19 & Feb. 16)

• Monday, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

• Southeast Recreation Center

• Register here: Story Book Alive! Winter Tales

STORY BOOK, ALIVE! FRACTURED FAIRY TALES

Ages 4 to 7 | $84 ($67 Resident)

6180 Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 

• Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

• Mission Viejo Library

• Register here: Storybook Alive! Fractured Fairy Tales

THE HOBBIT

Ages 7 to 12 | $148 ($118 Resident)

6182 Jan. 24 to Feb. 28 

• Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Tallyn’s Reach Library

• Register here: The Hobbit

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS

Ages 9 to 15 | $168 ($134 Resident)

6183 Jan. 24 to Feb. 28 

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon

• Aurora Fox Arts Center

• Register here: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

INTRO TO ACTING FOR ADULTS

Ages 16+ | $90 ($72 Resident)

6184 Jan. 24 to Feb. 28 

• Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

• Hoffman Heights Library

• Register here: Intro to Acting for Adults

Contact Lisa Mumpton for any questions or concerns regarding theatre classes, email lmumpton@auroragov.org or call 303.739.6520

Ticket going on sale soon for Aurora Dance Arts presents "The Nutcracker Ballet."

Tickets for Aurora Dance Arts presents “The Nutcracker Ballet” go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 5!

Please join us in the Victorian age as we bring to life the timeless and imaginative story of Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in her Land of Sweets, danced on stage this December. This production will showcase dancers from many age groups and levels, a variety of musical selections, and the beautiful art of ballet and pointe, with a few specialty dance genres woven in. The Nutcracker Ballet is only produced every other year, so now is the time to experience our ADA twist on this beloved classic!

Show Details:

What: "THE NUTCRACKER BALLET"

Who: Audiences of all ages

When: Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 7 at 3 p.m.

Where: Chaparral High School (15655 Brookstone Drive, Parker, 80134)

Tickets will be sold on Eventbrite. We will be providing that link very soon for you to grab your tickets on the Aurora Dance Arts website!

AuroraGov.org/Dance

The Aurora Dance Arts "Nutcracker Ballet" is one of our program's most beloved traditions, and our cast this year is phenomenal. We cannot wait to share this special, holiday show with all of you!