Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [May 1st - 4th]

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Now onto the show:
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Cinco de Mayo Weekend @ Civic Center Park Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with a weekend full of non-stop live entertainment, contests, flavourful bites, and unique crafts from local vendors.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Denver Orchid Society’s Spring Show @ Denver Botanic Gardens @ 10AM - 5PM This year’s theme, “Orchid Magic,” promises to immerse visitors in a world of breathtaking orchid displays, vibrant colors, and exotic blooms that seem almost otherworldly.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Spaced Out Music & Arts Festival @ Boulder Bandshell Enter the space station for two free days of family fun featuring a full lineup of live music, family-friendly games and activities, a massive vendor village and more!

All weekend - Mile High Asian Food Week @ Various Restaurants Experience different cuisines and receive special discounts, secret menu items, and specialty menus at participating AANHPI-owned businesses. Ends 5/3.

All Weekend - Colorado Potters Guild Spring Show @ Cherry Hills Village The semi-annual Colorado Potters Guild show and sale will offer a variety of functional pottery, home décor, planters, and garden art.

All weekend - Big Jay Oakerson Stand Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

All weekend - Dale Jones Stand Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - ‘The Planets’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Hear Holst’s cosmic masterpiece ‘The Planets’’ inspired by the astrological traits and mythological nature of each planet in the solar system.

All weekend - ‘The Addams Family’ Musical @ Buell Theatre A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, this magnificently macabre hit musical features everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters.

All weekend - 'Remember Me interactive immersive show @ Two Cent Lion Remember Me explores the relationship between a daughter, a father, and the technology we have seemingly left behind. We meet Alice in the "Museum of Obsolete Technology" that her father built, but had not yet opened to the public. Here we help Alice uncover where her missing father has gone, by searching for clues in his museum, solving puzzles, and perhaps finding some forgotten parts of ourselves as well.

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 - ‘Ride the Cyclone’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre This hilarious and outlandish musical follows six teenagers and a fortune teller in a story about a rollercoaster accident that shows audiences what makes a life well-lived. Ends 6/8.

All weekend - ‘The Hot Wing King’ Play @ Kilstrom Theatre Following two gay Black men living in Tennessee, this Pulitzer Prize-winning dramedy is guaranteed to leave you salivating for a second helping.  Ends 5/25.

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 - ‘One To One: John & Yoko’ 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 7/13.

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 8/10.

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 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 - ‘Eyes On: Susan Wick’ Exhibition @ DAM NEW - Multi-disciplinary Denver-based artist Susan Wick makes art exploring worlds of fantasy, intrigue and desire. Ends 7/26.

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.