Hey Denver,
Hope you had a great New Year's and Christmas. I know many of you are still recovering from a week of cookies and cocktails, so things are a little quieter this weekend.
If you're ready to shake off the holiday haze and lift your spritis, my friends at RISE are doing a pay-what-you-can improv show with Buddy Puzzle, it’s guaranteed to be a good time. And if you haven't had your fill of holiday cheer yet, this is the final weekend for most Christmas events around town.
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Now onto the show:
FRIDAY - JANUARY 2nd
First Friday Art Walk @ Santa Fe Arts District @ 5:30PM First Fridays in ADSF means the Santa Fe Drive and its side streets come to life for this signature neighborhood event.
First Fridays Art Walk @ RiNo Art District @ 6PM Enjoy free exhibitions, markets, live music, and so much more on first Fridays at RiNo!
Denver House Music Takeover @ Temple @ 10PM With Botomaki, Highline, Apothekari, & more
Other Brothers @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8PM With members of JJ Gray, John Oates Band, Circles Around the Sun, & more
Switchman Sleepin’ @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Amoeba Swing
The Cowards @ Moxi Theater @ 8PM With Mannequins & The Pretty Shabbies
Solar Flare Sunset @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Gritch, Ryan Mecillas, & Hollow Head
Ennote @ Lost Lake @ 9PM With TheBusiness, Other Brothers, & 4th Kind
SATURDAY - JANUARY 3rd
⭐️Buddy Puzzle Presents: F*** Your Ex @ RISE Comedy @ 8PM
Buddy Puzzle (Anatasha Blakely and Jacob Sorling), a veteran improv duo visiting from Los Angeles, turns nightmare ex-lover stories into fully improvised comedy. Joined by two guest trios and ending with an all-star mashup, performers pull stories from the audience to create a theatrical comedy experience showcasing Denver’s best talent. *Pay-what-you-can tickets.
Penny Saturday @ MCA @ 10AM Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny the first Saturday of every month.
Meditation in the Galleries @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 9AM
Clear your mind, relax, and enjoy a morning of quiet reflection in the galleries.
Kibbles ‘N Bits: An Animal Rescue Comedy Show @ Denver Comedy Underground @ 4PM This special showcase brings together some of Denver’s funniest comedians for a night of big laughs with an even bigger purpose: supporting local animal rescues in the Denver Metro area.
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. Settle in for an immersive night of light, sound, and color.
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!
Nora En Pure @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Jerro & Jack Emery
Dead Pioneers @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With The Potato Pirates & Team Nonexistent
Pickin’ On The Dead @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Tonewood String Band
Emily Kooi @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Monkey Man, Ripcords, & The Peasantry
Mass Relay + MLRTYME @ Lost Lake @ 7:15PM With Sleazy Lettuce, Hericane B2B Desacore
SUNDAY - JANUARY 4th
Candlelight: Magical Movie Soundtracks @ Wings Museum @ 6:15PM Hear your favorite fairytale and fantasy films soundtracks, including scores from ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘The Avengers,’ and more.
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings @ Wings Museum @ 8:30PM Your favorite throwback Hip-Hop hits reimagined in classical sound! Featuring selections by Wu Tang Clan, Outkast, 2Pac, Nas, & more.
Neighborhood Music Jazz Jam @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM Join in on the evening of smooth tunes in this community jazz session!
Clay Pot Pigeons @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Flail, Best of Both Worlds, & Carly’s Basement
Highland Echo @ Lost Lake @ 5PM With Folded Face & Static Heads
All Weekend
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Dolly Parton’s Threads’ Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Accompanied by live music, this innovative multimedia experience features Dolly Parton on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories.
All weekend - ‘Frozen’ Musical @ Arvada Center Based on the award-winning animated film, this stage adaptation features all the beloved songs and characters in the awe-inspiring journey of sisterhood and love. Ends 1/4/2026.
All weekend - ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre Charles Dickens’ final, unfinished novel becomes a raucous and rollicking musical comedy whodunnit that invites the audience to choose the identity of the murderer leading to a different ending every night! Ends 11/11/2026.
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 5/8/2026.
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 1/25/2026.
Ongoing
Ongoing - ZooLights @ Denver Zoo Denver Zoo’s 30-year tradition is back for another season of holiday cheer and magic, complete with 80 acres of lights, ice-carving exhibitions, festive treats, and much more! Ends 1/4/2026.
Ongoing - Magical Winter Nights @ DMNS Step into a whimsical winter wonderland where a dazzling holiday adventure comes alive through immersive journey of light, sound and surprise. Ends 1/4/2026.
Ongoing - Luminova Holidays @ Elitch Gardens This family-friend event brings larger-than-life holiday displays and immersive experiences for all to enjoy. Ends 1/6/2026.
Ongoing - Hudson Holidays @ Hudson Gardens & Events Center Thousands of colorful lights and enchanting figures light up Hudson Gardens into an extravaganza of holiday cheer. Ends 1/4/2026.
Ongoing - Christmas in Color Drive-Thru @ Water World Water Park / Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Experience one of the world’s largest animated live show drive-thrus and see millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music. Ends 1/3/2026.
Ongoing- Blossoms of Light @ Botanic Gardens For three decades this annual holiday light extravaganza has transformed Botanic Garden’s York Street location into a twinkling wonderland. Ends 1/11/2026.
Ongoing - Trail of Lights @ Chatfield Farms @ 5PM Enjoy an illuminated stroll complete with singing Christmas trees, light tunnels, antique tractors, live music, and a holiday market open on select weekends. Ends 1/11/2026.
Ongoing - McGregor Skating Rink @ McGregor Square @ 6:30PM Open daily, McGregor Skate is the perfect winter activity for guests of all ages. Ends 1/25/2026.
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 2/27/2026.
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 6/29/2026.
Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards NEW - 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 2/28/2026.
Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 1/6/2026.
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 30/04/2026.
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 1/25/2026.
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 5/3/2026.
Ongoing - ‘The Secret World of Elephants’ Exhibition @ DMNS Discover the remarkable science behind nature’s most lovable giants through special hands-on interactions and exhibits. Ends 1/2026.
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 2/15/2026.
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 2/15/2026.
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 2/16/2026.
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 2/8/2026.
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 3/1/2026.
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