Hey Denver,
My friends over at Rise comedy are doing some great shows this weekend. If you need some easy plans, go support the Denver comedy and improv scene.
Now onto the show:
THURSDAY - MARCH 5th
Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration @ MCA @ 7:30PM Visit this exhibition opening party featuring craft cocktails, music, and art to celebrate MCA Denver’s three new spring exhibitions!
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!
Miguel @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7PM With Jean Dawson
Colony House @ Summit @ 7PM With Mercury
Volumes @ Bluebird Theater @ 7PM With Notions, Catsclaw, & Talons
Logan Michael @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Tim Meegan Jr. & The 105s
Kachina Cantina x Toro: A Mezcal Dinner @ Kachina Cantina @ 6PM. User submission - A collaborative chef’s dinner with Toro Latin Kitchen featuring guided La Luna mezcal pairings across four courses. $75/PP.
FRIDAY - MARCH 6th
First Fridays Creator Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM Wander through curated booths filled with unique artwork, handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, and so much more.
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!
Girls & Science @ DMNS @ 4PM Bring the whole family for a night all about igniting a passion for science through hands-on activities and meet ups with scientists.
Pilates in the Club @ Temple @ 5:15PM Wellness meets nightlife energy in this mat pilates experience!
Robot Riot: The Robot Comedy Hour @ RISE Comedy @ 7PM. AI ethics experts, improv teams, and robot-powered bits collide in a comedy showcase built around robots and AI. Hosted by Dr. Tom Williams (Colorado Schools of Mines MIRRORLab).
First Friday: Them-inine Rage Art Show + Burlesque @ Creepatorium @ 6PM / 9:30PM. First Friday art show runs 6–9PM (free), followed by a burlesque show from 9:30–11:30PM ($20). 21+ for the burlesque portion.
Summer Camp Music Festival @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM Come out and support your favorite area artists as they compete for a spot on the 25th Anniversary Summer Camp lineup.
The Bad Plus @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM With Chris Potter & Craig Taborn
Blue Mesa @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Adolla
Black Label Society @ Mission Ballroom @ 7:30PM With Zakk Sabbath & Dark Chapel
BOLO @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM With Sonrizas & Edwing Viviescas
CloZee Night 1 @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8:30PM With Orenda & Bass Temple
Vampa @ Meow Wolf @ 9PM With Thrasha & Chomp
Colony House @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Mercury & Desiderata
Nitepunk @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Chee, Silcrow, & Rudashi
MOTIFV @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With 5AM,Swum, & more
Chasing Abbey @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With David Howley
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM. A multisensory light-art performance with evolving projections, live music, and sculpture inside one of Denver’s original immersive art spaces. Doors open at 7:45PM.
SATURDAY - MARCH 7th
F*** Your Ex @ The Hideaway at RISE Comedy @ 7:30PM Turn your worst ex story into an improvised comedy show, made on the spot from audience prompts. Buddy Puzzle (Anatasha Blakely and Jacob Sorling) is a veteran improv duo that will turn your nightmare ex lover story into comedic soup for the soul. With guest trios and an all-player mashup finale.
Mile High Beer Fest @ Denargo Market @ 2PM Don’t miss the best of Colorado's beer scene at this annual festival featuring 40+ vendors and over 100 beers, ciders, spirits, and more to sample.
Blarney on Belmar @ Belmar Downtown Lakewood @ 11AM This free family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration features live music from The Elders, Irish dancers, pipe bands, food, drinks, and a Lucky Clover vendor market.
Family Day @ MCA @ 9AM Families are welcome to explore the museum at their own pace and then head upstairs to the Idea Box for a hands-on artmaking workshop.
Penny Saturday @ MCA @ 10AM Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny the first Saturday of every month.
Make Your Mark: Stamp Carving and Printing on Clay @ Community Clay (Pattern Shop) @ 4PM Design and carve your own stamp, then press it into clay to make tiles, ornaments, or small plates, with underglaze color options. Includes materials, glazing, and firing. $75/pp
Meditation in the Galleries @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 9AM Clear your mind, relax, and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you in the galleries.
Three Beautiful Lips And Friends @ The Hideaway at RISE Comedy @ 8:30PM Bold long-form improv that swings between filthy and heartfelt, with a lineup built for maximum chaos and chemistry. Strong date-night energy if you like your comedy loud.
Dodie @ Summit @ 7PM With Andy Louis
Vandelux @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM With Rules
Benee @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Bayli
Easy Jim @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Reid Genauer
CloZee Night 2 @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 8:30PM With Orenda & Bass Temple
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!
FIA @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Box State
The Jauntee + Kendall Street Company @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Mynd Reader
Jamie Fine @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Yan Yez
SUNDAY - MARCH 8th
International Women’s Day Celebration @ Odell Brewing Five Points @ 10AM Discover unique handmade goods, flash tattoos, jewelry, fine art, candles, and more created by female artisans, plus get professional headshots, enjoy brunch specials, and more!
Second Sundays @ Denargo Market @ 9AM Start your Sunday off right at Denargo Market! Enjoy live music, coffee and lattes, food trucks, pop-ups and more!
Denver Bridal & Wedding Expo @ National Western Complex @ 12PM Discover regional vendors, latest ideas & inspiration, and limitless possibilities to make your unique wedding a reality!
‘The Office’ Trivia @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM Hosted by David Koechner a.k.a. Todd Packer
Xaviersobased @ Summit @ 7PM With Ksuuvi & Backend
Christian Löffler @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Orbit
Clinton Kane @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Julian Ray
Come Back to Earth: Mac Miller Tribute @ 10 Mile Music Hall @ 7:30PM With Pipe Leak & Noah Fense
All Weekend
All weekend - Denver Restaurant Week Celebrate the city’s thriving culinary scene with special prices at select restaurants! Ends 3/15.
All weekend - ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Ballet @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House Christopher Wheeldon’s production of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy returns for the first time in a decade, with Colorado Ballet’s dancers bringing fresh vitality to Wheeldon’s masterful choreography. Ends 3/15.
All weekend - ‘Rebels and Innovators’ Ballet @ Dairy Arts Center Boulder Ballet’s dynamic new program features bold, boundary-pushing works by renowned choreographers alongside rising industry voices.
All weekend - Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Colorado Symphony brings Beethoven’s groundbreaking Third Symphony ‘Eroica’ to the big stage!
All weekend - ‘Oklahoma!’ Musical @ CU Boulder Rodgers & Hammerstein's exuberant classic is a lively, tuneful musical full of cowboys, farmers, romance and fearless optimism
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 - ‘Ride the Cyclone’ Musical @ The Bug Theatre This hilarious and outlandish musical follows six teenagers and a fortune teller in a story about a rollercoaster accident that shows audiences what makes a life well-lived. Ends 3/14.
All weekend - ‘Birthday Candles’ Play @ Curious Theatre This poignant and funny play takes its audience through the highlights, heartbreaks and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life. Ends 4/5.
All weekend - ‘Bella Bella’ Play @ Vintage Theatre Told in a fiery, no-nonsense and humorous style, this play follows politician and activist Bella Abzug as she waits for the results of her bid to become New York’s first-ever woman senator. Ends 3/18.
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.
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 Giza 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 - ‘Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando’ Exhibition @ MCA NEW - 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 NEW - 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 NEW - 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 - ‘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.
