Hey Denver,
Two cool events I want to bring to your attention: Friday - Hi-Dive is hosting a DB Trooper release party! Should be a blast. Saturday - The Jigsaw Hosted by Buddy Puzzle, this is a classic and beloved comedy troop. Their shows are hilarious and always a hit.
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THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 17th
Rockies vs Padres @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: BOGO Hot Dogs
Pitch-A-Friend at Keepers Cocktail Lounge @ Keeper Cocktail Lounge - Reader Submitted Pitch a friend or mingle at this singles mixer. Advance signup for pitch spots; presenters get a complimentary drink. Single Mingle Mixer after presentations.
Lil Skies @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Killa Kam
Tab Benoit @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Zac Schulze Gang
Red Revival @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Cascade & Kamfield
Built to Spill @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Paul Schalda
Chanpan @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With SHEBAD
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 18th
⭐️⭐️⭐️DB Trooper single release "A New Life" @ Hi-Dive - Release party and concert with DB Trooper, Anthony Ruptak, Jacob Russo, and Deux Cuatro.
Rockies vs Mariners @ Coors Field @ 6:10PM Promotion: Fan Appreciation Fireworks
Lucha Libre @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6:30PM Primos Premier Pro Wrestling is bringing high-flying action, incredible energy, and live professional wrestling to Stanley for a free, family-friendly celebration.
'Shrek' Drag Show @ MCA Holiday Theater @ 7PM From swamp to stage, this 'Shrek' fairytale drag show will dazzle and amaze with its "ogre" the top performances.
Lawrence the Band in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 7:30PM Featuring symphonic arrangements co-created by Lawrence and the orchestra, the band's keyboard-driven sound expands into a contemporary blend of pop-soul and sweeping orchestral color.
Pallbearer @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With ORDH & Bleakheart
Samantha Fish @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM With Zac Schulze Gang
Horsegiirl @ Mission Ballroom @ 9:30PM With Ren G
Ben Sterling @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Glox & Lingo
Schur @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Jack Shields and the Mojave Rush & Words of Mouth
Arlo @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Fromclay & Bowman
LONG/LAST @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Mrs. Nezbitt, Koy Pond, & EDITH
Stained Glass Night Lights @ DL Art Glass - Reader Submitted Beginner-friendly 2.5-hour class. Foil, solder, and assemble your own illuminated night light. All materials provided.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 19th
⭐️⭐️⭐️The Jigsaw hosted by Buddy Puzzle @ Rise Comedy - 60-minute improv showcase. Ten duo teams each do a five-minute mono scene.
Rockies vs Mariners @ Coors Field @ 6:10PM Promotion: Todd Helton Statue Unveiling and Celebration, Todd Helton Replica Statue
Rockies Brew Fest @ Coors Field @ 4PM Enjoy tastings from both regional and local Colorado breweries and cast your vote for your favorite brew. Runs 4PM-7PM with the Mariners game.
Evergreen Oktoberfest @ Buchanan Park @ 12PM Bring the family out to this traditional Oktoberfest featuring German beer, music, and games.
Mid Autumn Festival @ Far East Center @ 2PM Don't miss this free, family-friendly event in Little Saigon featuring a night market, Asian-cuisine street food, activities for kids, and live entertainment.
Denver BAZAAR @ Larimer Square @ 3PM Shop local this summer season at this outdoor market that features a curated selection of 30+ vendors & makers with one-of-a-kind finds.
The Denver Street Fairs - It's Fall Y'all @ Santa Fe Art District @ 11AM Celebrate the first weekend of Fall and shop from talented local artists and makers offering handcrafted clothing, jewelry, toys, paintings, photography, home decor, and more. Plus enjoy bites from Colorado's top food trucks and live music. Also Sunday 11AM-5:30PM.
Hometown Vendor Market @ Denver Union Station @ 10AM This open-air market features a curated selection of local artisans and small businesses offering handcrafted goods, jewelry, home decor, fashion, art, specialty foods, wellness products, and more. Runs 10AM-5PM.
BARKtember Fest @ The Plaza at Belmar @ 12PM Browse a curated dog market, cheer on crowd-favorite wiener dog races, and let your pup join in on games, crafts, and canine-approved fun.
Record Show @ Stanley Marketplace @ 10AM Browse thousands of records from local dealers, hunt for hidden gems and new favorites, and enjoy DJs spinning vinyl throughout the day.
15th Anniversary Community Celebration @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 10AM Celebrate the Clyfford Still Museum's 15th anniversary with FREE admission, activities, tours, treats, giveaways, and more!
Cockpit Demo Day @ Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum @ 10AM Get an up close look inside select aircrafts and learn all about their history, instruments, and controls!
Little Wings: Plane Spotting @ Wings Museum Exploration of Flight @ 10:30AM Participants will learn about the different parts of an airplane, how airports work and tarmac safety. Then it's off to spot real planes in action!
'Sleeping Beauty' Ballet Light Show @ Elaine Wolf Theatre @ 4PM / 6PM Experience 'Sleeping Beauty' like never before, as dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes bring this classic tale to life on stage.
'InHuman' Ballet @ Chautauqua @ 7:30PM Boulder Ballet launches its new season with [In]Human, a bold and versatile program that explores the intersection of instinct and identity through three striking contemporary works.
'Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Americas' Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 7PM This free concert celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin culture's influence in music, fusing traditional, classical, and contemporary sounds with the Colorado Symphony's orchestrations.
Atmosphere & Friends @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With 3OH!3, Slick Rick, Z-Trip, RA The Rugged Man, & more
Ryan Beatty @ Summit @ 7PM With Girlsweetvoiced
Towa Bird @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Mother Soki
Ninajirachi @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM With MGNA Crrrta
Son Little @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Tonina
Silva Bumpa @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Soundbyte
Dana and Alden @ Bluebird Theater @ 9PM With Ania Hoo
Manny. @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With color ache, Jommy, & Roadkill
Lola Black @ The Oriental Theater @ 7PM With Don Jamieson
Denver Orchid Show & Sale @ Nick's Garden Center, Aurora - Reader Submitted Sat-Sun. Free Fall Show and Sale ("Falling for Orchids"). Hundreds of flowering orchids on display; 600+ for sale; grower advice from Denver Orchid Society members.
Loveland Academy of Music 25th Anniversary Open House @ Loveland Academy of Music @ 4PM-6PM - Reader Submitted Free. Student performances, free 15-minute mini lessons, cake, refreshments, and prizes.
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM - Reader Submitted Multisensory light-art experience with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 20th
Rockies vs Mariners @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: Los Rockies Day, Los Rockies T-Shirt
'Black KKKlansman' Screening @ MCA Holiday Theater @ 2PM *Presented by the CO150 Film Festival
Ravyn Lenae @ Ogden Theatre @ 7PM With Lexa Gates
MZG Twins @ The Church Nightclub @ 7PM With Stay In The Light, Blue Violets, Elf, & DarkEcho
Chat Pile @ Gothic Theatre @ 7:30PM With Soul Glo & Virga
Sub Urban @ Cervantes' Other Side @ 8PM With Golden Cats
All Weekend
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Art on the Green @ Curtis Park Art On The Green is a long-standing, well-loved free fine art festival known for its park setting, engaged south-metro audience, live music, food trucks, and strong sense of community.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 'Caribe' Dance Performance @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House Cleo Parker Robinson Dance opens its 56th season with 'Caribe' - bridging the spirit of the Caribbean with the heart of Colorado.
All weekend - Denver Oktoberfest @ Downtown Denver Enjoy unlimited beer and wine, food from local vendors, and live entertainment during this year's Oktoberfest. Ends 9/27.
All weekend - Spirit of Japan Denver 2026 @ Sakura Square This vibrant event brings together culinary tastings and cultural experiences that highlight both traditional and contemporary Japanese food and drink.
All weekend - Colorado Wine Week @ Various Locations Find exciting wine focused events including food & wine pairings, wine tours, markets, and more in Denver!
All weekend - Denver Jazz Festival @ Studio Loft Enjoy social dancing, performances, theme nights, contests, and more at this one-of-a-kind vintage music festival that focuses primarily on vintage jazz and blues of the 1920's, 1930's & 1940's.
All weekend - Breck Film Fest @ Breckenridge Immerse yourself in a packed schedule of screenings, opportunities to connect with filmmakers, and a vibrant sense of community, all set against a backdrop of stunning autumn weather.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY - 'Black Hole Symphony' Experience @ DMNS This immersive multimedia experience blends live orchestral performance, breathtaking visuals and the latest discoveries in astrophysics.
All weekend - 'The Outsiders' Musical @ Buell Theatre Based on the seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, this Broadway adaptation features a dynamic original score while exploring the timeless story of friendship, family, and belonging. Ends 9/27.
All weekend - 'Saw' Musical @ The Bug Theatre Prepare to be thrilled as one of the most thought-provoking horror films takes an unexpected twist into the world of musicals. Ends 10/11.
All weekend - 'The Producers' Musical @ Vintage Theatre Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and based on the cult classic film, this comic tour de force spoofs and pays homage to the big, old fashioned Broadway musical. Ends 10/11.
All weekend - 'Anastasia' Musical @ Ovation West The musical transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Ends 9/20.
All weekend - 'Hold On To Your Butts' Play @ Garner Galleria Theatre A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley where two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. Ends 10/4.
All weekend - 'Borrowing Funny' Play @ Vintage Theatre This hilarious original production follows 5 dysfunctional characters in an impromptu greenroom face-off between that will forever alter the trajectory of the stand-up profession. Ends 9/27.
All weekend - 'Destiny of Desire' Play @ Wolf Theatre Brimming with energy and live music, this unique play takes you on an emotional rollercoaster sprinkled with the melodrama and wild antics that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling in the world. Ends 10/4.
All weekend - 'Topdog/Underdog' Play @ Curious Theatre A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity plays out in Suzan-Lori Parks' take on the way we are defined by history. Ends 9/20.
All weekend - 'Misery' Play @ Arvada Center Experience the horror as Stephen King's chilling thriller comes to life on stage when a fan will stop at nothing for the sequel of her dreams. Ends 10/11.
All weekend - 'No Contract' Play @ Dairy Arts Center 'No Contract' is a tragicomic two-person physical theater play by Kirsten Wilson about the dementia of her mother - Marie Wilson, LGBTQ+ leader, author, and equity-based feminist. Ends 10/4.
Ongoing
Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! Ends 10/11.
Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.
Ongoing - Riverfront Market @ Commons Park This open-air market brings together Colorado farms and ranches, prepared foods, local artists, and coffee. Ends 9/26.
Ongoing - Corn Maze @ Chatfield Farms NEW - Explore the 7-acre corn maze with this year's special Colorado wildlife theme. Ends 11/1.
Ongoing - 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' Immersive Experience @ 417 S Broadway The renowned exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Ends 1/3/27.
Ongoing - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center This captivating 360 digital art exhibition invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Ends 10/18.
Ongoing - 'Smithsonian Starstruck' Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards First-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole. Ends 11/30.
Ongoing - Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City @ York Street Yards Experience the legendary Inca citadel like never before. Traverse the majestic mountain site, explore the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and other iconic ruins as you witness the beauty of the Andes all around you. Ends 11/30.
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 11/30.
Ongoing - 'Bright Nights' Experience @ Four Mile Park Bright Nights returns with a magical menagerie of brightly colored lanterns inspired by diversity of nature. Ends 11/8.
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 9/30.
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 - 'Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui' Exhibition @ DMNS Through large-scale projections and interactive experiences, guests will be transported to UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate. Ends 1/3/2027.
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 - 'Storytellers' Exhibition @ DAM NEW - The exhibition puts ancestral Nitsitapii works from the museum's collection into dialogue with Charles M. Russell's representations of Blackfeet art and culture. Ends 1/24/2027.
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. Ends 9/20.
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.
Ongoing - 'Colorado Currents' Exhibition @ MCA The exhibition brings together recent artworks by multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/1.
Ongoing - 'Still in Sound' Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum Designed to facilitate visceral, whole-body experiences with Clyfford Still's work, this exhibition explores how visitors may experience abstract visual language through sound. Ends 2/14/2027.
Ongoing - 'Kevin Oehler: Uncanny Ecologies' Exhibition @ BMoCA Frasier The exhibition imagines a world in which the boundaries between organism and artifact, memory and matter, nature and culture have become increasingly unstable. Ends 12/13.
