Hey Denver,
The very funny Ben Miller is performing Friday, he has a lava of jokes you don't want to miss. There are only a few tickets left at this point! Gmail readers: Make sure you click “View entire message” at the bottom to see everything!
Now onto the show:
THURSDAY - APRIL 23rd
Subtronics Night 1 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With Hedex, Cyclops, Mythm, Gardella, & St. Mary
Shadow of Intent @ Summit @ 6PM With Angelmaker, Mental Cruelty, & Synestia
Disclosure Night 1 @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Chloe Robinson
Natascha Polké @ Meow Wolf @ 9PM With Koppo
Reed Foehl @ Chautauqua @ 8PM With Andy Mann
Nether Hour @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Jesus Christ Taxi Driver
The Brudi Brothers @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Meels & Aubrey Dale
Grass Ceiling @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Avasso & Swift Current
FRIDAY - APRIL 24th
Volcano: A Science Comedy Show @ Denver Museum of Nature & Science @ 7:00 PM Scientist-turned-comedian Ben Miller brings an hour of volcano jokes inspired by his artist residency at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 🌋
Artist Takeover @ DAM @ 6PM Enjoy an interactive and immersive after-hours event where visitors can participate in art-making, tours, unique experiences, performances, and more!
Nerd Nite Live Show @ The Bug Theatre @ 7PM Think Discovery Channel, but live and with beer. Three experts. 20 minutes each. Come learn something new while drinking along.
DPS Shakespeare Festival @ Sculpture Park @ 10AM Explore the stories and themes of William Shakespeare's work as talented students perform adaptations, modern interpretations, poems, music, and dances from the canon.
‘Runes’ Dance Show @ Dairy Arts Center @ 7:30PM Showcasing an international cast of world-class dancers, Zikr Dance Ensemble’s performance explores the power and transformative energies of some of history’s most iconic symbols.
Subtronics Night 2 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With KOAN Sound, Effin, DENNETT, Rohaan, & KLO
Romanticos Tour @ Paramount Theatre @ 8PM Featuring Grupo Bryndis, Industria Del Amor, & Guardianes Del Amor
Drunkurwater @ Summit @ 8PM With Chibs & Ruvlo
Ford. @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Olan
Disclosure Night 2 @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Todd Edwards
Oh Wonder @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM With WRABEL
Vincent Neil Emerson Night 1 @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Kade Hoffman
He Is Legend @ The Oriental Theater @ 7PM With A Lot Like Birds, Lost In Separation, & Fateseeker
Niko Rubio @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Francois Fuqua
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:00 PM This immersive performance blends rotating light sculptures, music, and projection into a multisensory night inside one of Denver’s pioneering light-art spaces.
SATURDAY - APRIL 25th
Sneaker Con 2026 @ Colorado Convention Center @ 12PM Enjoy a day of sneaker bliss, where you can buy, sell, and trade some of the most sought-after kicks on the market.
Makers Market @ Renegade Brewing Company @ 12PM Come browse a curated selection of local artists, makers, and small businesses, offering everything from art and handmade goods to unique gifts!
CO4Kids Resource Fair @ Denver Zoo @ 10:00 AM Families can enjoy free activities, wildlife visits, performances, and access to local organizations offering support with housing, food, healthcare, parenting, and more.
Courtside Comedy @ 3rd Shot Riverpoint @ 8:30 PM Deb Lastowka and Christina Vasili bring standup to the pickleball court with local comics, drinks, and optional open play before the show.
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.
Candlelight: The Best Of Joe Hisaishi @ Trinity UMC @ 8:45PM Experience soundtracks from ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ ‘Princess Mononoke,’ and more performed by a string ensemble.
Alesso @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM Lost Frequencies & Surf Mesa
Unprocessed @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Allt & Midwinter
Disclosure Night 3 @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Jadalareign
Bingo Loco Denver @ Temple @ 7PM After sold-out shows in 200 locations around the globe, Bingo Loco stops in Denver for a unique rave party complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, and more!
Vincent Neil Emerson Night 2 @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Kade Hoffman
Mr. Bill @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Skope, Frequent, & more
Satsang @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Joey Harkum
Lebanon Hanover @ The Oriental Theater @ 8PM With Soft Vein & DJ Katastrophy
Call Me Karizma @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Jady
SUNDAY - APRIL 26th
Sundays on Santa Fe @ Santa Fe Arts District @ 11AM On the last Sunday of every month, enjoy gallery hopping, boutique shopping, and explore Santa Fe with the entire family!
Día del Niño Celebration @ DAM @ 10AM Enjoy the annual Día del Niño (Children's Day) festivities with a wide variety of live entertainment including music, dance performances, and artmaking.
Children’s Day Celebration @ DMNS @ 9AM This celebration includes free general admission, special performances, music, and activities for the entire family.
Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival @ Pearl Street Mall @ 1PM This beloved springtime tradition features live performances, special activities for children and more than 15,000 tulips that adorn the world renowned Pearl Street Mall.
Colorado Wine Walk @ Dairy Block @ 11AM Come experience Denver's premiere wine festival showcasing some of Colorado's most acclaimed wineries.
Elevate Markets Spring Festival @ Freedom Street Social @ 12PM Enjoy a fun, high-energy afternoon filled with local vendors, great food, drinks, and amazing vibes!
‘The Jury’ Experience @ Cleo Parker Robinson Dance @ 5PM / 7PM Enjoy an immersive theatre courtroom drama where you make tough decisions, dissect evidence, and give the final verdict.
Talk With Your Mouth Full featuring Esther Hernandez @ Black Cube Headquarters @ 11:00 AM Black Cube revives its artist-led potluck brunch series with Esther Hernandez leading a free, public meal and conversation.
Paint and Sip Event (21+) @ Brew Culture Coffee @ 4:30 PM Settle into a meditative paint-and-sip session focused on creating with Japanese ink in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
Denver Magick Meetup @ 12th House Yoga @ 12:00 PM Practitioners and the magick-curious can explore glamour magick, self-worth, and intentional self-expression in a guided monthly community workshop.
‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ Concert @ Bellco Theatre @ 6PM Experience Bollywood’s most iconic melodies brought to life in a breathtaking, high-energy musical spectacle.
Takács Quartet in Concert @ CU Grusin Music Hall @ 4PM The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet brings a unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth to Boulder audiences!
Ari Lennox @ Summit @ 7PM With Lekan & Phabo
Pagan Lust @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With The Bailouts & Lunarscape
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - FoCoMX Festival @ Various Venues Join Colorado's largest live music event featuring 450+ Colorado bands and artists across 40 stages!
Saturday & Sunday - Denver Orchid Show and Sale @ Denver Botanic Gardens Mitchell Hall @ 10:00 AM Browse hundreds of blooming orchids, shop more than 600 plants, and get care tips from Denver Orchid Society members during this two-day spring show and sale.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Spring Spectacular @ Centennial Promenade Get ready for a fun, family-friendly shopping experience featuring 50+ Colorado artisans, makers, and small businesses — all in one place.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Denver Does Tango Festival @ Denver Turnverein Don’t miss a free weekend of Argentine tango classes, dancing, live music and performances!
All weekend - Denver Spring Market @ Sports Castle The Denver Spring Market brings together 85+ hand-selected vendors, two full bars, local food trucks, and a beautifully transformed Sports Castle into a multi-level experience designed to be explored.
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 - Body, Mind, Spirit Celebration Denver @ National Western Complex Lift your spirits with the magic as you explore live learning sessions, entertainment, vendors, and more!
All weekend - Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Experience a groundbreaking musical fusion as one of the most sought-after pianists Michelle Cann takes center stage alongside the Colorado Symphony for a captivating rendition of George Gershwin’s iconic ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’
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 - ‘Come From 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 - ‘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 - ‘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 5/31.
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 4/30.
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.
