Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [April 3rd - 6th]

Hey Denver,

Did you know Denver’s first permanent structure had a tavern?

I guess drinking is in the blood of some of you all. You can still go visit it today at the Four Mile House.

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Now onto the show:
James

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All weekend - Disney on Ice @ Denver Coliseum Step inside beloved Disney worlds like never before as dazzling ice skating transports you to the timeless stories from ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Frozen,’ ‘Moana,’ & more.

All weekend - Jay Pharoah Stand Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

All weekend - The Sklar Brothers Stand Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - Denver Jazz Festival @ Various Venues See national and international jazz stars perform in venues throughout the Denver and Boulder metro areas.

All weekend - ‘Carmina Burana’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Hear one of the most well-known pieces of the 20th century - Carl Orff’s powerhouse ‘Carmina Burana,’ a symphonic exploration of love, lust, and the perils of earthly pleasures.

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 - ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Musical @ Northglenn Arts Phamaly’s latest production is a delightfully witty and heartfelt musical about an eclectic group of teenagers vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Ends 4/6.

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 - ‘Vermiglio’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

Ongoing - ‘Enlightenment’ Immersive Light Show @ Kirk of Highland NEW - 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 - ‘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 - ‘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.

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.