Hey Denver,
Going to be another few warm days ahead of us. If you’re reading this in Gmail make sure to click “Show entire message” at the bottom to see all the events. Enjoy your weekend!
Now onto the show:
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 26th
The Art Club: Shrinky Dinks @ Community Clay RiNo @ 6-8PM Remember Shrinky Dinks? They're back and they're BYOB. Community Clay is hosting an open-studio craft night where you'll make keychains, charms, and whatever else you can come up with. All supplies are included, no experience needed. Just show up with a drink and good energy.
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 7:30PM Together with the Colorado Symphony, Broadway stars Sutton and Kelli pay homage to their award-winning shows and beloved icons of stage and screen Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett.
Badflower @ Gothic Theatre @ 6:30PM With Point North, Olive Vox, & Analog Amara
RIOT @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Beanz & Slick Portal
Jackson Cloud @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Phoebe Nix & Lola Rising
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 27th
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.
Will Liverman in Concert @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House @ 8PM Enjoy an evening of powerful performances of beloved classics as award-winning baritone Will Liverman and pianist Elizabeth G. Hill honor the passion and artistry of opera.
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.
Ceramic Wall Clocks @ Community Clay @ 1-3PM Design and handbuild your own ceramic wall clock in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop. No wheel needed here, you'll shape everything by hand with help from an instructor. Clock mechanics come with your finished piece, which gets fired and prepped for pickup after class. $85/person.
The Coveralls (FREE) @ Moodswing Free live music from The Coveralls, a cover band that plays pretty much everything. There's not a genre they won't touch. Solid way to kick off your Friday night without spending a dime.
Stained Glass Night Lights @ DL Art Glass Learn the basics of foiling, soldering, and stained glass assembly in this 1.5-hour class. You'll leave with a finished night light that actually glows. All materials provided and you don't need any prior experience. ($100/pp)
Donny Benet @ Summit @ 7PM With Fred Fancy
Glitterer @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Graham Hunt & Prize Horse
DRAMA @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Amtrac & Blank Sense
Gogol Bordello @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Puzzled Panther & Boris and the Joy
DENM @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Evening Elephants & Obed Padilla
Penelope Road @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Benny G
Dennis Cruz @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Witness Protection & Two.S
Divison 87 @ Temple @ 10PM Featuring Invoke, Matikk & Friends, Walt White, & Mc Relyt
RIOT @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Ridence, Klauser, & Karnage
Noah Rinker @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Adam Simon
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 28th
Arvada WinterFest @ Olde Town Square @ 11AM
Enjoy cultural performances, favorite local food trucks, a beer garden, pet parade, ice sculptures, and many other family-friendly activities!
Lunar New Year Celebration @ Stanley Marketplace @ 4PM Ring in the Year of the Horse with the excitement of live performances, family-friendly festivities, and more!
‘Nothin’ but Swing’ Concert @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM This concert delivers powerful brass, driving rhythms, and dazzling solos that bring the spirit of swing to life.
Ceramic Travel Mugs @ Community Clay @ 1-3PM Make a ceramic travel mug you'll actually want to use. This hands-on workshop walks you through handbuilding and decorating your own piece, no pottery wheel involved. Your mug gets glazed and fired after class and is usually ready for pickup in about three weeks. $85/person.
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8PM A multisensory light-art performance with evolving projections, live music, and sculpture. Doors open at 7:45 and the show kicks off at 8:15. If you haven't checked out Lumonics yet, this is a good excuse.
Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles @ The Ritz-Carlton @ 5:30PM Hear a unique program featuring Bach’s classics and favorites from The Beatles.
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.
All Them Witches @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM With King Buffalo
Maddy O’Neal + Tokimonsta @ Mission Ballroom @ 6:30PM With Mary Droppinz, Mnemonic, & Smores
Franc Moody @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Pure Colors
TAUK @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Sqwerv
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!
VCTRE @ Meow Wolf @ 9PM With Copycat
TELYKAST @ Bluebird Theater @ 9PM With Amél & Charlie Wonder
Penelope Road @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8PM With Benny G
SUNDAY - MARCH 1st
8th Annual Petite Parade @ Dairy Block @ 12PM Petite Parade is a Mardi Gras celebration featuring miniature floats, festive entertainment, and prizes.
My First Concert: ‘Peppa Pig’ @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 1PM / 4PM Don’t miss this fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for babies and small kids as their favorite Peppa Pig characters visit the stage!
‘The Beatles Songbook’ Concert @ Aurora Fox Arts Center @ 3PM The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents an intimate evening of Beatles classics reimagined through the lens of jazz.
Mat Kerekes @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Shallow Alcove & Beeson
The Devil Makes Three @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM With Lightnin’ Luke
Dropkick Murphys @ Mission Ballroom @ 7PM With The Aggrolites, Haywire, & Slugger
All Them Witches @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With King Buffalo
Prism Break @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Jawa & Paper Moon Conspiracy
All Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY- The Hidden Soirée @ In The Wings Aerial Think 1920s speakeasy vibes with aerial and dance performances, cocktails, and a whole lot of atmosphere. Works great as a date night or a fun one with friends.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ScorpiusFest Film Festival @ Dairy Arts Center Celebrate fearless storytelling from around the world with screenings of boundary-pushing films, shorts, and documentaries.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop on Strings @ The Ritz Carlton Your favorite Hip-Hop hits reimagined in classical sound! Featuring selections by Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Outcast, Cardi B, & more.
All weekend - WinterWonderGrass Music Festival @ Steamboat Springs Featuring Trampled by Turtles, The California Honeydrops, Leftover Salmon, Kitchen, Dwellers, & more.
All weekend - ‘The Music Man’ Musical @ Buell Theatre This hilarious and universally beloved family-friendly musical follows a fast-talking traveling musical instrument salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa until one librarian transforms his life.
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 - ‘9 to 5’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, ‘9 To 5 The Musical’ is the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Ends 3/29.
All weekend - ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Play @ Arvada Center In this contemporary production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, the cast explores the notion of division, power, and violence. Ends 3/29.
All weekend - ‘Cowboys and East Indians’ Play @ Singleton Theatre Adapted from an award-winning collection of short stories, this play follows the Sen family as they grapple with expectations and cultural collisions moving from India to Wyoming. Ends 3/1.
All weekend - ‘Mr. Burns, a post-electric play’ @ CU Boulder Loft Theatre Anne Washburn’s imaginative, darkly comedic play with music propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future. Ends 3/1.
All weekend - ‘H-E-Double Crooked Letter’ Play @ CFU Lowry John Hand Theater In this world premiere, the author of beloved plays such as ‘Cebollas,’ takes us on a hilarious, and ultimately heart-warming, journey to the dark side. Ends 3/8.
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 - ‘Brooklyn Laundry’ Play @ Dairy Arts Center Tragic and funny by turns, this deeply romantic story will remind you what is important in life and the sorrow and joy of fully embracing adulthood. Ends 3/15.
All weekend - ‘Optimistic Personality Disorder’ Performance @ Vintage Theatre This hilariously healing one-woman comedy show blends live comedy, theatrical storytelling, and real-life wisdom into a night you’ll never forget.
Ongoing
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 - ‘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 6/29.
Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards Unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Gaza with a brand new concept: the immersive expedition that lets you travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt. Ends 3/30.
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 - ‘Dinos Alive’ Immersive Experience @ Art Center Denver
Walk among the giants that once ruled our planet millions of years ago at this immersive Jurassic-themed exhibition featuring life-sized animated dinosaur replicas. Ends 3/29.
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 - ‘Minor Inconvenience’ Exhibition @ MCA This multi-media exhibition lets you in to the mind of a teenager moving through their day: waking up to loads of homework, a mundane school day, and a packed neighborhood convenience store serving junk on a platter. Ends 3/24.
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 - ‘Jordan Wolfson: Interiors’ Exhibition @ BMoCA ‘Interiors’ investigates the depths of human perception and the infinite possibilities of presence through oil paintings, graphite drawings, and charcoal works completed over the span of two decades. Ends 3/1.
