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Denver, here is my list of things to do this weekend. [May 22nd - 25th]

May 22, 2025

Hey Denver,

Happy Memorial Day weekend all you beautiful people. There is plenty of great stuff to get into this weekend and some great weather to do it in (other than a few showers on Saturday).

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Now onto the show:
James

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

The Moms Dance Party @ Bluebird Theater @ 7PM Featuring DJ Destiny Shynelle

SPUD @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Second Hand & Paper Moon Conspiracy

 

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Fourth Friday @ Olde Town Arvada @ 5PM Embrace all of Olde Town’s creative endeavors from art to live music to craft beverages and more all day every fourth Friday of the month.

Summer Exhibition Opening Party @ MCA Denver @ 7:30PM Celebrate MCA’s summer exhibition with craft cocktails, DJ music, and more.

Candlelight: The Best Of Joe Hisaishi @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Experience soundtracks from ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ ‘Princess Mononoke,’ and more performed by a string ensemble.

Candlelight: ‘Rings and Dragons’ Concert @ Trinity UMC @ 8:45PM Hear beloved soundtracks from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Game of Thrones.’

YHETI + Toadface @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre @ 8PM With kLL sMTH, Dank Frank, Onyx Garden

Malaa @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Omnom, Dillon Nathaniel, & Phat Jazz

Florist @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Allegra Krieger

Know Good @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Froogle, Harvest, & Inventor Xem

Red Shahan @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Estin & the 86’d

Bridge Down @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Everlasting Everything, Brother Dog, & Cause Célèbre

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A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light north wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Vintage Showcase @ Wings Museum @ 10AM Don’t miss a showcase of vintage aircraft, classic cars, and unique local vendors.

Spring BAZAAR @ Lower Highlands @ 11AM Shop from 80+ local makers, enjoy food trucks and street food, craft beers and cocktails, and live music at this LoHi edition of Denver BAZAAR.

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! Ends 10/11.

Movie Night @ The Bug Theatre @ 7PM Comedians Adam Cayton-Holland, Rory Scovel & Ben Roy bring a movie to The Bug just to talk over it the entire time.

‘Swan Lake’ Ballet @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House @ 1PM / 6PM Prepare yourself to be mesmerized by the enchanting performance of ‘Swan Lake,’ presented by the prestigious Colorado Ballet Academy.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Hear Hans Zimmer’s best soundtracks from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ and more.

Laser Spectacular: Tribute to Pink Floyd @ Paramount Theatre @ 8PM Don’t miss a live musical and visual tribute to Pink Floyd featuring world-class musicianship and the cutting-edge production of the famous Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular.

Brad Paisley @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With Walker Hayes & Avery Anna

New Aesthetic @ Marquis Theater @ 5PM With Relate & Overtime Winner

Virtual Riot @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Eliminate, ZEKE BEATS, UBUR b2b Phiso, & RANKZ

LIGHTS @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With KiNG MALA

Samplifire @ Bluebird Theater @ 9PM With Ivory, Drushuu, & Squeege

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/4.

Santa Ana Rodeo @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Rooftop Sodas, Kohanna, & Wampus Cat

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Denver Arts Festival @ Central Park Visit one of the nation’s leading arts festivals showcasing the best Colorado artists and craft-makers. Shop for art, enjoy music, and sip on delicious wine and beer.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Memorial Weekend Festival @ Old South Gaylord Steet
Enjoy the first party of the summer season with live music, food trucks, crafts market, puppy yoga, and live music from local artists!

All weekend - Boulder Creek Festival Kick off the summer at this 3-day festival extravaganza featuring live performances, a beer fest, art battle, food trucks, kids activities, and local artisan market!

All weekend - Rocky Mountain Stamp Show @ Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Witness world-class exhibits and browse dealers from around the U.S.

All weekend - ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Howard Shore’s complete Oscars and Grammy–winning score is performed live on-stage by more than 250 musicians simultaneously alongside a screening of the film.

All weekend - ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Musical @ Wolf Theatre LAST CHANCE - ‘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 - ‘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 LAST CHANCE - 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 - ‘Exhibit’ Play @ Curious Theatre LAST CHANCE - This poignant play follows an African-American woman, Iris, telling her personal recollections of sharply polarized America in transition as the civil rights movement rolls forward. Ends 5/25.

All weekend - ‘Our Own Town’ Play @ Dairy Arts Center Moving, universal, and complex, this award-winning play, despite its deceptively simple structure, veils a profound question: What is it like to be a human being for a short time on Earth?

Ongoing - ‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ Exhibition @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
Embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible life-sized re-creations of the ship’s interior, immersive video animations, and 3D views that place you onboard of the ship. Ends 7/6.

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 - ‘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 - ‘The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home’ Exhibition @ MCA Denver NEW - MCA Denver presents a selection of artworks from the acclaimed international art triennial Prospect.6, whose exhibition explores New Orleans through a lens of climate change, colonialism, and belonging. Ends 8/24.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

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 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 - ‘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.

Until next time!
James