Bobby McFerrin

Today at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts will be the lecture “Bobby McFerrin Behind the Curtain.” from 6:30-7 p.m. Free admission. Later in the day, Bobby McFerrin will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $90, $75, $60, $35, go to Newman Center Box Office or call Ticketmaster, call x17720 for information.

Guitar recital

Today in the Hamilton Recital Hall at the Newman Center, Lamont student Ward Johnston will performa guitar recital from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission.

Flo’s Underground

Friday at the Newman Center in Williams Recital Hall from 5- 6 p.m., free admission.

Cecilia VicuCB1a

Friday, Chilean poet, artist and filmmaker Cecilia VicuCB1a will speake in Sturm Hall 286 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.

Audobon benefit

Saturday in the Newman Center at Hamilton Recital Hall, the Audubon Society of Greater Denver will present art inspired by nature, classical pianist Claud Brown and Ballet Nouveau Colorado at 7 p.m. Tickets are $70. Call x17720 for information

Spirit of adventure

Saturday, Mike David’s Spirit of Adventure: A Sensory Journey of the World multimedia photography show will be held in the Newman Center at Gates Hall at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $42 orchestra; $47 parterre; $37 mezzanine; $29 balcony. Go to the Newman Center box office or call Ticketmaster for tickets. Call x17720 for information

Get a Handel on opera

Sunday in the Newman Center at Hamilton Recital Hall, the Opera Colorado will present a free Handel concert at 2 p.m. Free admission