Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [February 27th - March 2nd]

Hey Denver,

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Now onto the show:
James

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Featuring John Powell’s Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture, this concert promises is a thrilling experience for all ages.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - The Colorado New Play Summit @ Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Immerse yourself in Colorado theater’s premier event as you meet promising writers, directors, and actors, listen to new plays, and enjoy fully-produced Theatre Company productions.

All weekend - WinterWonderGrass Music Festival @ Steamboat Springs Featuring Trampled by Turtles, The California Honeydrops, Leftover Salmon, Kitchen, Dwellers, & more.

All weekend - Ari Shaffir Stand Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

All weekend - Robert Kelly Stand Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - ‘La Bohéme’ Opera @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House Feel the powerful pull of Puccini’s heart-wrenching ‘La bohème,’ with its unforgettable music and an irresistible love story.

All weekend - ‘Mean Girls’ Musical @ Buell Theatre The hilarious hit musical brings the blockbuster story to life with humor, iconic characters, and unforgettable lessons about friendship and authenticity.

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 - ‘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 - ‘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 - ‘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 - ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ Play @ CU Boulder LAST CHANCE - 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 - ‘Oscar Shorts: Live Action’ Film Programme @ Dairy Arts Center
See the annual selection of Oscar-nominated short live-action films before the big night!

All weekend - ‘Universal Language’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

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 3/30.

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 - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 8/31.

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 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.

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