Hey Denver,
Hey everyone! My buddies at Confluence Kayak & Ski are doing their annual spring buy/sell/swap for kayaks, paddleboards, and other gear before summer really gets rolling, this is a great chance to get a deal on something lightly used gear and keep it from going to waste. They're also doing a 10% discount on new kit if you can't find what suits you. I know it doesn’t feel like summer yet (especially today!!!) but it’ll be here before you know it.
Now onto the show:
THURSDAY - APRIL 16th
Create & Play @ DAM @ 10AM This early-childhood program offers a range of activities and interactive experiences for the whole family.
SMOSH Reads Reddit Stories Live Show @ Bellco Theatre @ 7:30PM Join host Shayne Topp and his friends from SMOSH as they delve into Reddit's wildest stories and share hilarious commentary.
Ben Roy’s ‘Almost Famous’ Comedy Show @ Comedy Works South @ 7:30PM With slightly less fanfare than the birth of a star in space, come watch a display of emerging comedic supernovas!
BBNO$ @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Oliver Treem Kaarija, YNG Martyr, & Jungle Bobby
Ryan Charles @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM I in Team
Warren Zeiders @ Mission Ballroom @ 7:30PM With Lakeview
Cesco @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Snuffy, Nic Baker, & Planet Bloop
The Unlikely Candidates @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Elektric Animals & Neon The Bishop
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Pink Fuzz & American Sharks
Big Pinch @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With On the Dot & Surprise Soup
Armchair Boogie @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Lena Marie Schiffer & Ani Casabonne and Good for Nothin Thunder Mountain Boys
FRIDAY - APRIL 17th
Sublime Night 1 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Common Kings, Bumpin Uglies, & Fayuca
Bilmuri @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 6PM With The Home Team & Gang!
Gatecreeper @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Eternal, Dying Remains, & Harvested
Cory Wong @ Mission Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Devon Gilfillian & Antwaun Stanley
Know Good @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM With Blookah, Terminal 6, & Shmani
Malaa’s Alter Ego @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Amadrama, NJoy, & Macefacekilla
Bleed From Within @ Bluebird Theater @ 7PM With Sylosis, Great American Ghost, & Life Cycles
Ryan Caraveo @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8PM With Travis Thompson
Five Minutes Out @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Friends on the Hill, Room by Room, & Lone Artois
Camera World @ Chaos Bloom Theater @ 7:00 PM This dark comedy follows Camera Man through everyday life, hopes, and dreams in a digital dystopia.
SATURDAY - APRIL 18th
Confluence Kayaks Spring Paddlesports Swap @ Confluence Kayak & Ski @ 10:00 AM This annual spring swap is a chance to buy or sell used kayaks, paddleboards, packrafts, and other gear before summer water season.
Rockies vs Dodgers @ Coors Field @ 6:10PM Promotion: Hello Kitty Night
Rapids vs Inter Miami FC @ Empower Field @ 2:30PM 30th Anniversary Match
Cockpit Demo Day @ Wings Museum @ 10AM
Get an up close look inside select aircrafts and learn all about their history, instruments, and controls!
Earth Day @ Four Mile Park @ 10AM Learn from eco-friendly enthusiasts, participate in local projects, experience an Indigenous dance performance, pick up free seed bombs and nature inspired crafts, and shop local Indigenous owned Earth friendly vendors!
Denver Ramen Festival @ Denargo Market @ 12PM Get ready to slurp your way through the tastiest bowls of ramen from the best vendors in the city!
Denver Spring BAZAAR @ LoHi @ 11AM Shop from 70+ local makers, enjoy food trucks and street food, craft beers, and live music at the LoHi Sip & Shop edition of Denver BAZAAR.
Pete Correale Comedy Show @ MCA Holiday Theater @ 8PM With Geoff Tice
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15 PM This immersive performance blends rotating light sculptures, music, and projection into a multisensory night inside one of Denver’s pioneering light-art spaces.
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans @ The Church Nightclub @ 6PM / 8PM Travel back in time to 1920s New Orleans as talented live jazz band brings a night of soul, passion, and rhythm.
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged on Strings @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Hear classical covers of 90s rock songs from Nirvana, Oasis, Metallica, No Doubt, Radiohead, & more performed by a string ensemble.
Sublime Night 2 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Pepper & Codefendants
Soul Blind @ Marquis Theater @ 6PM With Split Chain, Downward, Dream Fatigue, & more
Stephen Wilson Jr. @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Ashley Monroe
Ty Segall @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Primitive Ring
Tyler Braden @ Gothic Theatre @ 7:30PM With Clayton Mullen
Sortof Vague @ Meow Wolf @ 9PM With Charles Nimbus, Ferrofluid, & Headnod
Marfa @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Ben Garcia & Cayden Wemple
Baby Kia @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Welo, Sysco Yola, & Valeiv
Tow’rs @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With TORSO MAN & Lennon Vanderdoes
SUNDAY - APRIL 19th
Rockies vs Dodgers @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: Dinger Day Ticket Package
Toy & Doll Supershow @ National Western Complex @ 11AM Browse more than 250 tables of toys, dolls, comics and more, plus 150+ tables of Vintage Voltage Expo audio gear, vinyl records, radios and guitars!
Queer Bazaar @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus @ 12PM Get ready for an afternoon filled with amazing vendors, Drag performances, and amazing Lager!
‘The Jury’ Experience @ Cleo Parker Robinson Dance @ 4PM / 6PM Enjoy an immersive theatre courtroom drama where you make tough decisions, dissect evidence, and give the final verdict.
Wiz Khalifa @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 5:30PM With 2 Chainz, Berner, The Underachievers, & more
Full City Devolucion @ Summit @ 6:30PM With Chris Conley
Bellaire @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Limone
Chris Webby @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Token, Nevv, & Affliction Music
Phoneboy @ Fox Theatre @ 6:30PM With Heart Attack Man, Slow Joy, & Pony
Shayfer James @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Maiah Wynne
9th Matter @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Spero, Neural Bloom, & Pray Burner
Bicycle Day @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom + Other Side @ 4:30PM Featuring Ooga, David Starfire, Bloomurian, & more
Denver Tarot Workshop @ 12th House Yoga @ 12:00 PM READER SUBMISSION: This Taurus-themed community workshop invites tarot readers of all levels to learn, connect, and practice together in a welcoming setting.
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 2026 Colorado Spring Artisan Market @ Colorado Convention Center Discover handmade goods, fashion, home décor, and specialty treats in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Ganja White Night: Cloud City Music Festival @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre Featuring Boogie T, Champagne Drip, Jesse Royal, Don Jamal, Sister Nancy, & more
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘War and Peace’ Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Your Colorado Symphony and Chorus, plus a host of soloists, present an evocative program uniting music born from the shadows of war, offering a journey through conflict, grief, and the search for peace.
All weekend - Serial Killer Speakeasy Experience @ Temple Immerse yourself in the dark histories of Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein. This exclusive speakeasy experience invites you to explore four infamous stories as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by each chilling tale.
All weekend - ‘Masterworks’ Ballet @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House Colorado Ballet’s annual repertory production returns with a captivating trio of powerhouse masterpieces that put artistic excellence and innovation on full display. Ends 4/19.
All weekend - ‘Mary Poppins’ Ballet @ Dairy Arts Center With graceful choreography, playful storytelling, and just the right dash of Mary’s famous magic, it’s a performance sure to delight audiences of all ages.
All weekend - ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ Opera @ Dairy Arts Center Join Boulder Opera for a fresh, intimate take on ‘Der Rosenkavalier,’ a romantic comedy by Richard Strauss that blends heart, humor, and stunning music.
All weekend - ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Musical @ Buell Theatre Created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award winning Alicia Keys, this relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun new musical takes you on the journey of Ali – a 17-year-old girl full of fire. Ends 4/26.
All weekend - ‘Next to Normal’ Musical @ Wolf Theatre Complete with an emotional pop/rock powerhouse score, this deeply moving piece of theatre explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Ends 5/3.
All weekend - ‘The Prom’ Musical @ CU Boulder Set in a small town high school in Indiana, this hilarious and heartwarming musical follows the fierce drama between a Parent-Teacher Association, an LGBT couple, and a group of Broadway stars as they fight for prom. Ends 4/19.
All weekend - ‘Come From Far Away’ Musical @ Arvada Center This breathtaking musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Ends 5/10.
All weekend - ‘Junie B. Jones’ Musical @ Arvada Center Based on the beloved book series, this kid-friendly musical teaches audiences about resilience, responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of positive thinking. Ends 5/8.
All weekend - ‘English’ Play @ Singleton Theatre This heartfelt, humorous play follows five strangers in an Iranian TOEFL class as they navigate language, identity, and unexpected friendships. Ends 5/31.
All weekend - ‘Fat Ham’ Play @ Aurora Fox Arts Center In this delicious and sizzling reinvention of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, a young man vows to break the cycles of violence in service of his own liberation and joy. Ends 4/19.
All weekend - ‘Angels in America: Part 1 + 2’ Play @ Vintage Theatre Set against the backdrop of 1980s America, this powerful narrative weaves together the lives of unforgettable characters grappling with love, loss, and the harsh realities of a society in turmoil. Ends 5/10.
All weekend - ‘Steel Magnolias’ Play @ Lone Tree Arts Center Filled with crisp and hilarious repartee, this comedy play is a warm and beautiful story of what it means to be a daughter, a mother, and a friend. Ends 4/19.
All weekend - ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ Play @ Garner Galleria Theatre Filled with clever wordplay and pop culture references, this 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic is perfect for audiences of all blood types. Ends 5/8.
All weekend - ‘White’ Play @ CFU Lowry John Hand Theater Following a complicated network of artists, this play explores issues of race, gender, sexuality, and art. Ends 5/3.
Ongoing
Ongoing - ‘Glowing Wild’ Experience @ Denver Zoo Experience the glimmer of 60 illuminated scenes and 175 new larger-than-life lanterns that bring animals and their stories to light, all handcrafted by Chinese artisans. Ends 5/10.
Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room You and your team will be placed in a themed room where you will search for clues to solve puzzles until you reach a final goal. Ends 6/19.
Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute immersive team quiz. Ends 2/27/2028.
Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards Unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a brand new concept: the immersive expedition that lets you travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt. Ends 4/30.
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 4/30.
Ongoing - ‘The World’s Largest Dinosaurs’ Exhibition @ DMNS The exhibition invites you to explore the mind-bending biology and amazing anatomy of sauropods — the largest land animals to ever live - through enthralling life-sized exhibits and displays. Ends 9/7.
Ongoing - ‘Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made With LEGO Bricks’ Exhibition @ DMNS Explore our planet’s unique ecosystems, brought to life through colorful, playful environments where nature provides the building blocks for creative inspiration and scientific discovery. Ends 5/3.
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 - ‘Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando’ Exhibition @ MCA Argentine-born, Colorado-based Ana María Hernando presents recent work rendered in her signature materials: tulle, textiles, and paintings, to explore how color, song, and poetry are potent emblems of strength, persistence, and rebirth. Ends 7/5.
Ongoing - ‘Bethany Collins: The Deluge’ Exhibition @ MCA Through sculpture, sound, and works on paper, Chicago-based artist Bethany Collins traces what it means to inhabit a world where words, memory, and history surge and intertwine. Ends 7/5.
Ongoing - ‘Sammy Seung-Min Lee: Becoming Motherland’ Exhibition @ MCA This exhibition probes complex personal dynamics of diaspora, moving and migration through playful and poignant works that explore notions of nostalgia, longing, memory, utopia, and home. Ends 7/5.
Ongoing - ‘The Stars We Do Not See’ Exhibition @ DAM NEW - This landmark exhibition is the largest display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally. Ends 7/26.
Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: People’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition features a rich variety of portraits, self-portraits, and candid scenes that touch on the joys and challenges of everyday life as well as personal relationships, solitude, and the way people see themselves and each other. Ends 9/29.
Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 10/11.
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 - ‘‘Round the Clock’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.
Ongoing - ‘Space Is the Place’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition navigates an era when artists and designers turned their gaze skyward, channeling the optimism, anxiety, and curiosity that defined the mid-20th century.
