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Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [April 10th -13th]

April 10, 2025

Hey Denver,

Did you know Denver’s original street car (tramway) system was the same width as a mine cart track?

In 1918 you could take the tramway from Denver to Golden for a nickel, now that’s a $40 uber ride!

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Now onto the show:
James

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Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.☀️

Art & About @ Denver Art Museum @ 1PM Art & About tours are designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners.

Intermixed Party @ MCA @ 5PM
Local DJs set the vibe as you sip exhibition-inspired cocktails, sample locally distilled spirits, and savor a rotating menu of lite bites.

Remi Wolf @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Alice Phoebe Lou & Dana and Alden

Cyclops @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Machaki, Pink Lemonade x G30, & RSENIK

The Expendables @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Kyle Smith & Carlos Barata

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. ☀️

Candlelight: The Best of Ennio Morricone in Concert @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Hear beloved soundtracks from ‘Cinema Paradiso,’ ‘La Dolce Vita,’ ‘Inglorious Basterds,’ ‘One Upon a Time in the West,’ and more Morricone masterpieces.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Silas Herman & The Tone Unit

The Velveteers @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8PM With Diva Cup & Stereo Transmission

Cyclops @ Aggie Theatre @ 9PM With Machaki, Riddance, HazelHatesYou, & Sink Me!

Lady Lamb @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Hannah Mohan

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Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. ☀️

Breakfast Fly-In @ Wings Museum Exploration of Flight @ 9:30AM
Enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.

Foothills Art Market @ Foothills Fieldhouse @ 9AM This market features original artwork, goods, and crafts in multiple disciplines created by Colorado artisans.

Easter Keg Hunt @ Fort Collins @ 1PM BIG DEAL Company's annual Easter event is a wild and crazy scavenger hunt around the Old Town!

Shop Small Market @ Western Sky Bar & Taproom @ 1PM Every second Saturday of the month, head out to Englewood for a market with local Colorado small business vendors.

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Experience soundtracks from ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ ‘Princess Mononoke,’ and more performed by a string ensemble.

Wooli @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With LEVEL UP, Calcium b2b Cyclops, ProbCause (DJ Set), Shank Aaron

Poison the Well @ Summit @ 6:30PM With Better Lovers & Teenage Wrist

Vincent Antone Live Band @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Marvel Years, Adam Deitch, & Say What!?

Schism: Tribute to Tool @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Tribute to Deftones & Chevelle

Magic Beans @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8:30PM With Squeaky Feet & Graham Good

Music of Billy Strings for Kids @ Bluebird Theater @ 11AM Presented by The Rock and Roll Playhouse

Wax Tailor @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Napoleon Da Legend

Olive Klug @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Wyatt C. Louis

A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy. ☔️

Colorado Wine Walk @ Dairy Block @ 11AM
Come experience Denver's premiere wine festival showcasing some of Colorado's most acclaimed wineries.

Toy & Doll Supershow @ National Western Complex @ 11AM Browse more than 250 tables of toys, dolls, comics and more, plus 150+ tables of Vintage Voltage Expo audio gear, vinyl records, radios and guitars!

Fly Fishing Film Tour @ Boulder Theater @ 6PM This annual film tour features an exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing.

‘Destination Denver’ Youth Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 2:30PM This special concert takes audiences on a journey through Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods and explore the diverse musical traditions of the Mile High City

Tequila Blues Fest @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 12PM Featuring Los Lonely Boys, Eric Gales, Harper O'Neill, Levi Platero, & Jack Hadley

Chicken Coop Willaye @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Colorado Caravan Quartet, Noah Daniel, & Sirona Isle

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Rateliff & Colorado Symphony in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Acclaimed singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff returns for two unforgettable performances that feature new orchestrations of Rateliff's most beloved songs

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Tartan Festival @ Boulder County Fairgrounds @ 9AM This annual festival celebrates all things Scottish, Irish, and Celtic, so come enjoy a parade, face painting, combat demonstrations, food trucks and beers, and live music.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Sugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling @ The Arvada Center Sugar Plum Bazaar is a vibrant marketplace that showcases the creativity and talent of over 60 local makers and small businesses.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Theresa Caputo Live Show @ Paramount Theatre The beloved medium and TV star shares stories of her personal life and gift though an intimate and humorous live show.

All weekend - Ballet Masterworks @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House Colorado Ballet’s annual repertory production returns with a captivating trio of powerhouse masterpieces that put artistic excellence and innovation on full display. Ends 4/20.

All weekend - ‘The Wiz’ Musical @ Buell Theatre This groundbreaking twist on ‘The Wizard of Oz’ features an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk and stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Ends 4/20.

All weekend - ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Musical @ Wolf Theatre ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is a nonstop blast, sci-fi horror comedy, love story and rock musical that has become one of the most treasured pieces of American musical theatre. Ends 5/25.

All weekend - ‘Gutenberg!’ Musical @ Garner Galleria Theatre A musical about musicals, this hilarious and enthusiastic show follows two aspiring playwrights trying to sell a classic historical epic about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. Ends 5/4.

All weekend - ‘A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder’ Musical @ Arvada Center Enjoy the Tony award winning musical comedy set in Downton Abbey era England where a distant heir tries to speed up the line of succession by all means possible. Ends 5/11.

All weekend - ‘Something Rotten!’ Musical @ CU University Theatre This musical comedy follows a brothers duo set out to create the world’s first ever musical production in the 1500s. Ends 4/20.

All weekend - ‘The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time’ Play @ Aurora Fox Arts Center Based on a best-selling novel, this unforgettable theatrical experience delves into the mind of a remarkable young man on a quest for the truth. Ends 4/13.

All weekend - ‘Grand Horizons’ Play @ Vintage Theatre By turns funny, shocking, and painfully honest, ‘Grand Horizons’ explores a family turned upside down and takes an intimate look at the wild, unpredictable, and enduring nature of love. Ends 4/27.

All weekend - ‘Downstate’ Play @ Curious Theatre Audacious, scathing, and uniquely touching, this award-winning play examines the line between justice and retribution as it follows a group of men living together post-incarceration. Ends 4/13.

All weekend - ‘Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery’ Play @ Lone Tree Arts Center Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles in this witty whodunit adaptation of the classic tale. Ends 4/13.

All weekend - ‘The White Chip’ Play @ Dairy Arts Center Straight from its critically acclaimed run off-Broadway, ‘The White Chip’ is the true story of one man’s journey from alcoholism to recovery told in a unique and humorous way. Ends 5/4.

Ongoing - ‘Enlightenment’ Immersive Light Show @ Kirk of Highland Watch the iconic Kirk of Highland come alive with ‘Enlightenment,’ a spectacular sound and light show. set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’.’ Ends 5/25.

Ongoing - ‘Glowing Wild’ Immersive Experience @ Denver Zoo This all-new, immersive lantern experience features 60 unique scenes made up of over 145 lanterns across the zoo! Ends 5/4.

Ongoing - ‘Shiki Dreams’ Immersive Experience @ Colorado Mills Mall Traditional art and digital technology come together in this magical immersive experience, taking you on a journey of discovery alongside Shiki, a mystical yeti and leader of the Spirits of the Forest. Ends 6/20.

Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 9/28.

Ongoing - ‘BEYOND: Laser Light Experience’ Immersive Exhibition @ International Church of Cannabis Visit this mind-expanding, 360º audio-visual immersive experience, plus enjoy a retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and a garden with multiple Instagram picture moments. Ends 4/4.

Ongoing - ‘Jurassic Oceans: Monsters Of The Deep’ Exhibition @ DMNS Featuring 3D models and life-sized casts, this exhibition takes you back in time to experience a prehistoric underwater world as you’ve never seen before. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia’ Exhibition @ DMNS Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time to discover the untold story of Angkor Empire featuring over 100 ancient relics never before seen outside of Cambodia. Ends 8/24.

Ongoing - ‘Lunar Phases: Korean Moon Jars’ Exhibition @ DAM Experience the breadth and beauty of Korea’s traditional moon jars and trace how these simple ceramics have evolved into a national artistic symbol. Ends 6/8.

Ongoing - ‘Dawoud Bey: Street Portraits’ Exhibition @ DAM Capturing Black Americans of all ages in various cities across the country in the 80s and 90s, celebrated photographer Dawoud Bey’s work creates a space for self-presentation and performance in urban environments. Ends 5/11.

Ongoing - ‘Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition presents multidisciplinary works by artist Nancy Hemenway Barton, each an exploration of her travels around the world, from Bolivia to Benin. Ends 10/8.

Ongoing - ‘The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama’ Exhibition @ DAM Displaying the stories of resilience, tenacity, and creativity, this exhibition presents works of Japanese-American artist Tokio Ueyama whose life and art were influenced by WWII and the complex relationship between US and Japan. Ends 6/1.

Ongoing - ‘Suki Seokyeong Kang: Mountain—Hour—Face’ Exhibition @ MCA Creating wondrous and spiritual objects with raw and industrial materials, artist Suki Kang’s visionary work explores humanity’s connection to the natural world and its abundant landscapes. Ends 5/4.

Ongoing - ‘Held Impermanence’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum This carefully curated exhibition allows visitors to see not only Still’s acclaimed masterpieces but also paintings made in painful transitions and others that bear the scars of time. Ends 9/14.

Ongoing - ‘Dazzle of Darkness’ Exhibition @ BMoCA This exhibition showcases 31 artists who explore and illuminate darkness through diverse media, ranging from storytelling to scientific experimentation, photography, fiber optics, film, and sculpture. Ends 5/4.

Ongoing - ‘Space: A Journey To Our Future’ Exhibition @ Wings Museum Immerse yourself in the world of space exploration and learn about the planets, the solar system, the stars and the universe beyond. Ends 5/11.

Until next time!
James