Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [February 20th - 23rd]

Hey Denver,

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Now onto the show:
James

All weekend - Steve Rannazzisi Stand Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

All weekend - Chris Estrada Stand Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Experience the timeless brilliance of Beethoven’s 6th Symphony - an monumental work that pays homage to to the great outdoors.

All weekend - ‘Guys and Dolls’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre In this beloved Broadway classic, smooth-talking gamblers and straight-laced missionaries collide in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City. Ends 3/23.

All weekend - ‘Gee’s Bend’ Play @ Aurora Fox Art Center Spanning the years 1939, 1965, and 2002, the play follows a family of quilters as they confront the struggles of segregation, household conflict, and the Southern Freedom Movement. Ends 2/23.

All weekend - ‘The Suffragette’s Murder’ Play @ Kilstrom Theatre This hilarious, yet thought-provoking murder mystery examines American suffrage movements, the struggle to define “a woman’s place,” and the political systems that have historically sought to snuff out feminist voices. Ends 3/9.

All weekend - ‘The Reservoir’ Play @ Singleton Theatre ‘The Reservoir,’ by Denver’s own Jake Brasch, is a hilarious and heart-breaking story about recovery, camaraderie, and memory. Ends 3/9.

All weekend - ‘Clybourne Park’ Play @ Arvada Center Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, ‘Clybourne Park’ is a razor-sharp satire about the politics of race, housing, and gentrification. Ends 3/30.

All weekend - ‘She Kills Monsters’ Play @ Vintage Theatre In this dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to geek culture. Ends 2/23.

All weekend - ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ Play @ CU Boulder Alternately touching and bitingly funny, this new comedy inspired by Arthur Miller’s classic ‘The Crucible’ follows a group of teenagers as they navigate love, authenticity, and transformation. Ends 3/2.

All weekend - ‘Blues For An Alabama Sky’ Play @ CFU John Hand Theater Set in the 1930s New York, the play follows a rich cast of characters living amidst the creative euphoria of the Harlem Renaissance as they begin to confront the realities of the Great Depression. Ends 3/9.

All weekend - ‘Oscar Shorts: Animation’ Film Programme @ Dairy Arts Center See the annual selection of Oscar-nominated short animated films before the big night!

All weekend - ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

Ongoing - Ice Castles @ Cripple Creek LAST CHANCE - See incredible sculptures and spaces built from ice as one of Colorado’s favorite traditions is back for another season. Ends 2/23.

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 - ‘Monopoly: Lifesized’ Experience @ DCPA Off-Center Enjoy this interactive new way to play the world’s favorite board game in an exhilarating 70-minute experience. Ends 3/9.

Ongoing - 'Spookadelia' Immersive Show @ Spectra Art Space 'Spookadelia: The Fracture' is an annual all-ages narrative-driven psychedelic immersive art, theatrical, and interactive experience. Ends 3/31.

Ongoing - ‘Tiny Art Big Ideas’ Exhibition @ Spectra Art Space From intricate paintings and sculptures to stickers, ornaments, and pins, this exhibition draws inspiration from life’s small moments and features miniature yet impressive art.

Ongoing - ‘Bubble Planet’ Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center Prepare to be transported to surreal landscapes and explore 10 bubble-themed rooms that will take your imagination to new heights. Ends 3/31.

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 - ‘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 NEW - 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 - ‘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 - ‘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.

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