By Cassidy Ritter
Pull out the popcorn, Denver! This weekend is packed with film festivals, including the Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival, the Colorado Environmental Film Festival and the 18th Annual Boulder International Film Festival. It’s also a big weekend for the performing arts. Opera Colorado will perform The Shining at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Curious Theatre and Theatre Artibus are both debuting new plays and Hamilton is showing at the Buell Theatre.
Other weekend happenings range from a onesie 5k, to Denver Nuggets games, to a virtual Old Fashioned Hootenanny. An immersive Frida Kahlo experience is also coming to town.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday
Just for fun
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Friday Night Mic. Western Sky Bar & Tap Room, 4361 S. Broadway, Englewood. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Opey, Biniam & Andrew. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $23. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
The Shining. Opera Colorado at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. $35-205.
Tom Papa. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland. 7:30 p.m. $39.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 8:15 p.m. $19-48.
Dan Soder. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Fresh Perspectives. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
6th Annual No Show Exhibit. Bitfactory Gallery, 851 Santa Fe Dr. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.
VIRGA. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Tiempo y Lugar. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-6 p.m. Free (members, children 13 and under), $5 (students, seniors, artists, teachers and military members), $8 (general admission).
Women of Printmaking. 40 West Arts District, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. 5-9 p.m. Free.
First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Arts District spanning from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.
Listen to Our Cries Opening. PlatteForum at The Savory at Curtis Park, 2700 Arapahoe St. 6-8 p.m. Free.
First Friday Button Making. ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Dr. 6-9 p.m. Free.
First Friday. 40 West Arts, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. No cover.
*In-Studio and Online: Treescape 10×30 Canvas. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $45 (in-studio).
Eats and drinks
Couples Class: Around the Spicy World. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two).
Music and nightlife
Music in the Clouds with Kelly Ann Kerr. Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
Shawn Eckels & Kellindo. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
*Old Fashioned Hootenanny. Swallow Hill Music, online. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Zoe Berman with Megan Burt, Wellington Bullings + Carolyn Hunter. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 7 p.m. (doors open). $14.
The Music of Queen. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. $25-99. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Avourneen. Swallow Hill Music at Quinlan Cafe, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. $15-17. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
The Magic Beans & Big Something. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $20-25. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Hiss Golden Messenger. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $23.50 (in advance), $26 (day of). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Open House: House Social DJZ Ejay, Jeremy + MTYU. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). Free.
First Friday’s Silent Party. Agave Shore, 2736 Welton St. 10 p.m. $15 (for one), $25 (for two) or $50 (for four).
Sports and fitness
*Mindfulness and Meditation. Denver Public Library, virtual. 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Saturday
Comedy and theater
Hamilton. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Starting at $59.
Athena Project’s 10th Annual Fundraiser – Cocktails & Comedy. The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 7-9 p.m. $75 (in advance), $80 (at the door).
Opey, Biniam & Andrew. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $23. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $50.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 8 p.m. $19-48.
Rotating Tap Comedy. River North Brewery – Blake Street Taproom, 3400 Blake St. 8-10 p.m. $10 (general admission), $55 (table for up to six).
Dan Soder. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Mural Creation with Artist Tony Ortega. Gonzalez Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*In-Studio and Online: Starfish. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, children ages 12 and under, includes free drink), $40 (in-studio, adults, includes free drink).
Fresh Perspectives. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
6th Annual No Show Exhibit. Bitfactory Gallery, 851 Santa Fe Dr. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.
Demonstrating Artists with R. Alan Brooks and Joylon Yates. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Noon-3 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Tiempo y Lugar. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-5 p.m. Free (members, children 13 and under), $5 (students, seniors, artists, teachers and military members), $8 (general admission).
VIRGA. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
*Fired Up and Ready to Go – The Photography of Patricia Duncan. Denver Public Library, online. 1-2 p.m. Advanced registration required.
Colorado Lights. Western Sky Bar & Tap, 4361 S. Broadway, Englewood. 2 p.m. $40 (includes materials and a drink).
Women In Their Infinite Forms – Opening Celebration. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St.. 3-5:30 p.m. Free.
*In-Studio and Online: Colorado Home Wood Panel. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $45 (in-studio).
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Eats and drinks
Catch of the Day. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $90.
2022 Mile High Beer Festival. McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. 1-3:30 p.m. or 4:30-7 p.m. $45 (general admission), $60 (early entry).
Cocktails From Around the World. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 1-3 p.m. $80. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Sunnyside Succulent & Cider Pairing. Waldschänke Ciders + Coffee, 4100 Jason St. 1-5 p.m. $30.
Music and nightlife
Kingdom Jasmine & Venture Still. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 1-8 p.m. No cover.
Music in the Clouds with Kelly Ann Kerr. Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
Underoath. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 7 p.m. $38.50 (in advance), $43 (day of). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
The Music of Queen. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. $25-99. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Rachel Baiman, Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. $10-12. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
James Grebb with Bro Candy, dRöWn and Nulif3. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $15.
The Stews. The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, 1624 Market St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $15 (in advance) or $18 (day of).
CJ’s Party Safari. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $25.
Random Rab. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Rapids vs. Atlanta United FC. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on ESPN+ or Altitude TV. 4 p.m. Prices vary.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle or watch on CBS, SN or ATL. 8 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sunday
Just for fun
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m. Free.
*4th Annual Petite Parade. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-3 p.m. Free.
*Dolly Parton and James Patterson – Virtual Launch. Tattered Cover, online. 5:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Denver Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades and Drawing. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventures, online. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
The Shining. Opera Colorado at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis St. 2 p.m. $65-209.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $19-48.
Goatflix & Chill: Up. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 6-8 p.m. $15.
Comedy Showcase and Open Mic. Oskar Blues, 1624 Market St. 7-11:55 p.m. Free.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic. Swanky’s Vittles and Libations, 1938 Blake St. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Donation-based.
Art, culture and media
Demonstrating Artists with R. Alan Brooks and Joylon Yates. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Noon-3 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma’s House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-7 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
Open Paint: You Be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 (includes materials and a free drink).
*In-Studio and Online: Bunny Dreams. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, children, includes free drink), $40 ( in-studio, adults, includes free drink).
*In-Studio and Online: Four Seasons. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).
The Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 7 p.m. Free.
Eat and drinks
Sunday Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
FlyteCo Anniversary Weekend – 3 Going On 30. FlyteCo Brewing, 4499 W. 38th Ave. Noon-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
Music and nightlife
Wunder: A Daybreaker Tour. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9:30 a.m. $35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Marcus Rezak | Bellhoss | Austen Carroll & The Better Neighbors. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 1-8 p.m. No cover.
Magic Circle Mime Co. – The Mozart Experience. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 2:30 p.m. $10 (child), $27 (adult). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Pierce Murphy Album Release Show. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 3 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Richard Marx. Parker Arts, 2000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $74.
BLITZKID. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Wunder: A Daybreaker Tour (Yoga + Dance Ticket). Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8:30 a.m. $55. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
*The Onesie 5k. Blue Moon Brewing Co., 3750 Chestnut Place. 10 a.m. $35-53 (includes free beer).
Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
All weekend
Just for fun
Butterfly Quest. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $9.50 (children), $12.50 (seniors), $14.50 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
[email protected]. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). $18-20. Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., and other locations around Denver. 2-7 p.m. (Friday), noon-7 p.m. (Saturday) and 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Prices vary by event.
The Other Josh Cohen. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 7:30 p.m. (Friday-Sunday), 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $46. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
*High School Confidential. Stories on Stage, online. Anytime. $22.
*Colorado Environmental Film Festival. Online. Times vary. $40 (for five films) or $75 (all-access pass).
*18th Annual Boulder International Film Festival. Around Boulder and online. Times vary. $34 (two films), $64 (four films), $100 (six films), $495 (festival pass). Proof of vaccination required to attend in-person events.
Art, culture and media
The Indelible Garden. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
The Rise of the Aurora Suburb During the Cold War. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Friday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free.
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9-5 p.m. $13.95-18.95. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9-5 p.m. $20.95-27.45. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Josef Hoffman’s Vienna. Kirkland Museum, 1201 Bannock St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free (members), $8 (seniors, teachers, students, active duty military), $10 (general admission).
Colorado Vibes Vol. 7 Opening Reception. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). Free. Advanced registration required.
Brighter Than Love. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
Immersive Frida Kahlo. Lighthouse Denver, 3900 Elati St. Noon-8 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sunday). Starting at $39.99.
Order & Entropy. CORE New Art Space, 6851 W. Colfax Ave. 5-10 p.m. (Friday) and Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
As I See It. CORE New Art Space, 6851 W. Colfax Ave. 5-10 p.m. (Friday) and Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Casa Bonita Art Show. Next Gallery, 6851 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-10 p.m. (Friday) and noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
*Denver Public Art Self Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free.
*40 West ArtLine. 40 West Arts District along West Colfax Avenue and the W Line in Lakewood. Anytime. Free.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.
*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
*Cooking School at Home. Stir Cooking School, online. Anytime. $25.
Music and nightlife
*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Virtual Distance Challenge – Run, Walk, Hike, Bike. Colorado Brewery Running Series, online. Anytime. $35-164.
