Cultural Events

The Parker Cultural Commission presents a wide variety of great arts events for the whole family. Listed below is our upcoming season of events:

Kidz Kulture! Free Saturday Series
Third Saturday of the Month; September through May
10-11:30 a.m.
Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet

Kids and parents should plan to join the Parker Cultural Commission, Parker Library, and the Parker Artist Guild the third Saturday of the month (September through May) for an adventure through the exciting world of arts and culture! At each Kidz Kulture! presentation, there will be a live stage performance, plus a hands-on art project brought to you by the Parker Artist Guild. Kidz Kulture! is free, but pre-registration is requested. To register call 303.805.3263.

The Kidz Kulture! theme for 2008 is "Celebrations around the World."

Kidz Kulture! is brought to you by the Parker Cultural Commission and is sponsored by Parker Library, the Parker Artist Guild, and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

For more information, please click here.

2Hatz Comedy and Magic Variety Show
Featuring Dennis Michael and Haywire the Entertainer
Saturday, May 31
6:30 p.m.
Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet

The guys from 2Hatz are coming to town! Quick, grab the whole family! 2Hatz is TWO great magicians for the price of one in this side-splitting variety performance featuring the unpredictable antics, mayhem and magic of Dennis Michael and Haywire the Entertainer. This show offers something for everyone in the family; amazing magic, hilarious comedy and unthinkable stunts! Seating is limited, so buy your tickets in advance. This show is suited for audience members ages five to adult. Tickets, just $10 per person, will be available on May 1 at the Parker Recreation Center, Mainstreet Center or online.  For more information please call 303.805.3263.

It’s Tough Being the Prince
Children's Theatre Production
Auditions Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Performances Saturday, June 7, 1 and 5 p.m.
Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet

Have you ever wondered what really happened after Sleeping Beauty woke up, especially when she is a princess with modern ideas?  Find out in It’s Tough Being the Prince!  This play is the delightful and humorous story of what the Prince had to endure to win the hand of the Princess, including slaying dragons, swashbuckling with knights and making friends with a retired dragon. 

Auditions to be held on May 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 10 to 16. The stage crew is also in need of artistic youth to help design sets, and coordinate props, lights, costumes, curtains and more. There will be a $65 participation fee due May 15 if selected to be cast or crew. We also encourage children with disabilities to participate in this production. Call 303.805.3263 or email with questions.

Rehearsals will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Mainstreet Center. Performances are Saturday, June 7 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets, $5, are available in advance at the Parker Recreation Center.

Little Red Riding Hood with Missoula Children’s Theatre
Auditions Monday, June 16, 4 p.m.
Performances Saturday, June 21, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet

Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house she goes. Red Riding Hood, not so little anymore, and her pre-teen pals try to stay on the straight and narrow in the latest adventure from the Missoula Children’s Theatre. The Big Bad Wolf, who is not so bad after all, and a friendly neighborhood Forest Ranger urge our heroes to stay true to the path, for in the Shadows lurk diversions and a sinister surprise or two. A pack of woefully nasty young wolves and a handsome Woodsman, too good to be true, are a must for our story. And we can’t have a wolf tale without Three Little Pigs and even a Boy Who Cries…you guessed it. With help from her family and a loyal young Locksmith (he carries the key), Red finds her Grandma and a whole lot more. Now if only she could retrieve her picnic basket from those rascally Raccoons. Life is no picnic when you stray from the trail!

Local kids grades K to 12 are invited to audition for the show on Monday, June 16. Bring a smile and be ready to have some fun! Children selected for the cast and crew will work hard all week to stage a musical performance on Saturday. Cast and crew should plan to be available for rehearsals from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily, plus a Saturday morning dress rehearsal. No exceptions. Cast and crew will pay a $30 participation fee.

Performances are Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Mainstreet Center. Tickets, $5, are available in advance at the Parker Recreation Center or online. Search with key word "Missoula."

Douglas County Art Encounters Program

Art Encounters is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit that showcases a number of sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker. The project is designed to promote public interest in art, develop community pride and draw visitors to the retail or civic areas where they are displayed. 

The Parker Cultural Commission is honored to announce our community's selections for the Art Encounters program. Artwork will be installed in May and there will be an unveiling festivities on June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at O'Brien Park in downtown Parker. Bring the family out to meet the artists. 

The Patient Warrior- Christopher Romero- Living Wheel Park
Contrails- Don Orr- H2O’ Brien Entrance
Neon- Gary Monaco- O’Brien Park
Dragonfly Giraffe- John King- O’ Brien Park
Ascent of the Mind- Manton Botsford- New Skate/ Tennis Park

For more information on the county wide Art Encounters program, click here.

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These events are supported in part by generous grants from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).