Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [April 17th - 20th]

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Akaash Singh Stand Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - The Colorado Auto Show @ Colorado Convention Center This premiere event will showcase the latest models of cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and crossovers, from both domestic and international manufacturers.

All weekend - Ashley Gavin Stand Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

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 - Gregory Alan Isakov ft. Colorado Symphony in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall

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 - ‘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 - ‘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.

All weekend - ‘Perfect Arrangement’ Play @ CFU Lowry Campus Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, this sitcom-style, provocative comedy shines light on two seemingly ‘All-American’ couples and their secrets. Ends 5/4.

All weekend - ‘That They May Face the Rising Sun’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

All weekend - ‘Soldiers of Song’ Documentary Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

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 - ‘Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors’ Exhibition @ DAM NEW - Featuring 41 monumental works by Native American painter Kent Monkman, whose works push forward the experiences of Indigenous people and confront colonial injustices. Ends 8/17.

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.