Booklover’s Ball — Oct. 15
Attend this annual event to help raise money for the children and youth collections at Denver Public libraries because “kids who read become adults who lead.” True. But let’s be honest, you’re really going for the cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Presented by the Denver Public Library Commission. Sat 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 8 p.m. dinner, followed by black-tie dancing. The Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave., West entrance. $195. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp (code booklover) or call 720-865-2051.

Peter Max in Person: Colors of the World — Oct. 14, 15, and 16
Pop goes the easel. World-renowned pop artist Peter Max brings his Technicolor, 60s-style imagery to Gallery M. You’ve seen Max’s stuff—his colorful renditions of the Statue of Liberty were, quite literally, the poster child for the 1976 bicentennial celebration (see the website www.petermax.com). Art is available for acquisition and each appearance is open to the public. Fri and Sat 6-9 p.m.; Sun 1-3 p.m. For more info, visit www.gallerym.com/about.cfm.

Gold Crown Comedy Festival — Oct. 14
Did you hear the one about the philanthropic comedians? Enjoy the funnyman stylings of Daniel Tosh, DC Benny, and Greg Baumhauer at this benefit for Gold Crown Enrichment Programs, “educating youth and community through sports and enrichment.” Stick around to catch five local comedians face-off in the Comedy Showdown. Bowling at Belmar’s Lucky Strike Lanes following the event. Sat 8 p.m. Gold Crown Field House, 150 S. Harlan St., Lakewood. $25. For more info, call The Gold Crown Foundation at 303-773-1442.

Cuts for Coats — Oct. 16-17
It’s simple: Bring in a coat and get a free haircut. At Salon Tobie this Sunday and Monday, bring in a new jacket donation for Operation Warm—a non-profit that collects winter apparel for the homeless—as part of a nation-wide coat drive. Sun-Mon. Salon Tobie, 200 Quebec St., 303-577-7777. For more info, visit www.operationwarm.org.