Hey Denver,
I’m a day late (and a dollar short) sending this out this weekend, so please accept my apology. Have a great weekend!
Now onto the show:
FRIDAY - JANUARY 23rd
21 Below @ MCA @ 6PM This free party for teens features teen bands, food, games, and special tours.
303 Unscripted Comedy Show @ What If Theatre
What If Theatre’s curated improv showcase featuring two Colorado troupes with different styles, a “tasting menu” of local improv. This month: Not Age Appropriate (older improvisers) and Subtext Improv (an improvised “book club” that invents an entire novel live). Running time: 50 minutes.
Art Club at Community Clay: Watercolor @ RiNo Studio @ 6–8PM
Adults-only open-studio craft night focused on watercolor - relaxing, social, and low-pressure. Supplies provided (brushes, paper, pigments). BYOB.
Eric Paslay at Number Thirty Eight @ Doors 6PM
Intimate indoor show on the Athletic Stage. 50% of each ticket supports Make-A-Wish Colorado. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Note: last concert in Number Thirty Eight’s Bison Days series.
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: 90s Unplugged @ Trinity UMC @ 8:45PM Hear classical covers of 90s rock songs from Nirvana, Oasis, Metallica, No Doubt, Radiohead, & more performed by a string ensemble.
Yung Bleu @ Marquis Theater @ 8PM With Spinks
Kompany Night 1 @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Mad Dubz, Dream Takers, & Otsukare
Schism: Tribute to Tool @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Guerilla Radio: Tribute to Rage Against the Machine & more
Future Joy @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Michael Wilbur of Moon Hooch
Marfa @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Strange Americans & Brent Cowles
Spit Shine @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Waiting For Dani & Dialup
War Ends In Silence @ Moxi Theater @ 7:30PM With Theodors, Our Darkest Sin, & Black Hearts Remain
SATURDAY - JANUARY 24th
Rockies Fest @ Coors Field @ 10AM Get ready for a full day of purple-powered fun featuring meet & greets with players and coaches, shop special deals, play games, and more!
Furry Friends & Flyers @ Wings Museum @ 10AM This experience blends education, comfort, and fun through curated hands-on museum activities.
Comedy Night @ Dairy Arts Center @ 8:30PM Featuring Al Jackson and more local stand-up comedians.
‘The Jungle Book’ Performance @ Lone Tree Arts Center @ 1:30PM This immersive multimedia performance re-imagines Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories through modern eyes.
Free Shuttle to Stock Show Rodeo + Mechanical Bull Riding After Party @ Moodswing
Free shuttle from Moodswing to the Stock Show (powered by Elevate Rides). Pre-rodeo shuttles: 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00PM. Post-rodeo shuttles: 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, 9:00PM (final return ends 9:15PM). After-party back at Moodswing with mechanical bull riding, drinks, and late-night energy.
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8PM
A multisensory light-art experience featuring evolving projections, music, and sculpture from one of the country’s longest-running light art studios.
Pickleball Singles Night — Denver
Singles night with mixed-doubles open play by level (rotating partners), plus off-court games designed to make it easier to actually talk and meet people. Tickets: $34 and include 1 drink ticket.
Cool Runnings Screening + Stand-Up Comedy (All Ages) @ RISE Comedy @ 8–10PM
All-ages Denver movie night: live stand-up from comedian Will Frank before a Cool Runnings screening.
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.
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!
Kitchen Dwellers @ Mission Ballroom @ 7:30PM With Mountain Grass Unit & Lindsay Lou
Kompany Night 2 @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With YVM3, Nimda, & Ophion
Glaive @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Kurtains
Hybrid Minds @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Savage & Jetset
Toubab Krewe @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With River Spell
Diva Cup @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Rosebay & Dry Ice
O’Connor Brothers Band @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With The Elephant Plums
SUNDAY - JANUARY 25th
Drew Emmit @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8:30PM With John Cowan & Eli Emmitt
Thiefs @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Glass Knife, Unskilled Labor, & Black Metal Unicorn
All Weekend
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ in Concert @ Buell Theatre ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ is a critically acclaimed concert-style theater show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.
All weekend - National Western Stock Show @ National Western Complex
The National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world. Ends 1/25.
All weekend - Pro Rodeos @ Denver Coliseum World champion bulls and broncs, cowboys and cowgirls roll into Denver for the first major pro rodeo competition of the season. Ends 1/25.
All weekend - Indoor Winter Sidewalk Sale @ Stanley Marketplace Support small businesses, discover new favorites, and score big savings at this local retailer showcase.
All weekend - Northern Colorado Home Show @ Ranch Events Complex Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home.
All weekend - Denver Jewish Film Festival @ Mizel Arts and Culture Center This year’s festival showcases an exciting lineup of films from around the world, highlighting diverse perspectives, compelling narratives, and meaningful connections to Jewish life. Ends 2/1.
All weekend - ‘Mozart & Now’ Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall This concert reimagines a traditional experience with three unique performances contrasting the music of Mozart alongside contemporary works by some of today’s brightest composers.
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 - ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Musical @ Dairy Arts Center This classic and much beloved award-winning tale captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning. Ends 1/25.
All weekend - ‘The Shark is Broken’ Play @ Vintage Theatre Dive into the choppy (and hilarious) waters of making a major motion picture with feuding co-stars, unpredictable weather and a shark prop that is constantly breaking down. Ends 2/15.
All weekend - ‘Bad Books’ Play @ Curious Theatre With sharp wit and a whole lot of heart, ‘Bad Books’ takes a comedic look at the messiness of motherhood, the madness of modern outrage, and the quiet heroism of librarians everywhere. Ends 2/1.
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 - ‘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 - ‘Goodnight Moon’ Kid-Friendly Play @ Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre Featuring whimsical music and dance, this captivating adaptation of one of the world’s most popular children’s books is returning to the stage after overwhelming demand. Ends 1/25.
Ongoing
Ongoing - McGregor Skating Rink @ McGregor Square @ 6:30PM Open daily, McGregor Skate is the perfect winter activity for guests of all ages. Ends 1/25.
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 2/27.
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 2/28.
Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 2/28.
Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience
The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Denver! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose. Ends 8/2026.
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 - ‘Roni Horn: Water,Water On the Wall, You’re the Fairest of Them All’ Exhibition @ MCA Presenting works in a range of mediums – including sculpture, photography, drawing, and bookmaking – Roni Horn’s solo exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the concept of water. Ends 2/15.
Ongoing - ‘Deborah Jack: The Haunting of Estuaries’ Exhibition @ MCA The multi-medium exhibition features tumbling waters and fauna from the shorelines of four places: Maine, Louisiana, Brazil, and the island of St. Maarten, offering an exploration of humanity’s relationship to water. Ends 2/15.
Ongoing - ‘Andrea Carlson: A Constant Sky’ Exhibition @ DAM Utilizing a combination of text and complex visual references, artist Andrea Carlson creates works that challenge the colonial narratives presented by modern artists, museum collections, and cannibal genre horror films. Ends 2/16.
Ongoing - ‘The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism’ Exhibition @ DAM Dedicated to ‘the first impressionist,’ this exhibition presents an overview of the artist’s illustrious career and examines his singular role within the Impressionist movement. Ends 2/8.
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 - ‘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.
