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FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 25th
Colson Whitehead Author Talk @ MCA @ 7:30PM Meet the author of national bestseller The Nickel Boys presented by the Denver Public Library.
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.
‘An Idiot’s Guide to Wine’ Comedy Show @ The Local Drive @ 6PM / 8:30PM Experience the smash-hit stand-up comedy show that pairs hilarious stand-up comedy with a curated tasting of six different wines.
The Revivalists @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 8PM With Ax and the Hatchetmen
$uicideboy$ @ Fiddler’s Green @ 6PM With Destroy Lonely, Shakewell, Drain, & more
Ivri @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Smush
Prospa @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Locklead, Grace Arribas, & Sebs
Ivy Lab @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM With Mr. Carmack B2B Stooki Sound, Cesco, & Leenie
Igorrr @ Gothic Theatre @ 7:30PM With Secret Chiefs 3 & Violent Magic Orchestra
Carlita @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Cofaktor & Mika Ohno
Wind Walkers @ Bluebird Theater @ 7:30PM With If Not For Me & True North
Oskar Med K @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Me N ü & Goldstar
Bombargo @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Jewel House
Scott Nice + David Starfire @ Fox Theatre @ 8:30PM With Empress & Wild Tide
Hail The Sun @ The Oriental Theater @ 7PM With A Lot Like Birds & Blight Town
Cardinals @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Misfire SD
Reader submission Earthstrong Live Reggae @ Lady Nomada Arvada @ 8PM Free walk-in reggae night. DJ Details 5:30–7:30PM, Earthstrong 8–10PM.
Reader submission Yappy Hour: Picasso Pups @ Orchard Town Center @ 4PM Strike a pose for a pet portrait and let your furry artist create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, or create a lasting portrait of your beloved pets. 4–6PM in the sunken plaza in Town Square outside of Windfall.
Reader submission One Day Beginning Stained Glass Class @ D&L Art Glass In this 4-hour hands-on class, you’ll learn cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering and leave with a small stained glass project. No experience necessary.
Reader submission Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM Multisensory light-art experience with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 26th
Dragon Boat Regatta & Night Market @ Riverdale Regional Park @ 10AM The event will feature dragon boat races, performances, food trucks, artists, and vendors to celebrate Colorado's rich Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritages.
Belleview Station Fall BAZAAR @ Denver Tech Center @ 12PM This outdoor market features carefully curated vendors, bottomless mimosas, live DJ, festive fall cocktails, food trucks and street food, and more!
‘The Grawlix’ Comedy Show @ The Bug Theatre @ 8PM ‘The Grawlix’ is Denver's premiere alternative comedy show, featuring stand-up and sketch from local comedy legends.
‘Unprofessional Magic’ Show @ Long Table Brewhouse @ 6:30PM Featuring the incredible Matthew Brandt, this show is packed with jaw-dropping illusions, sharp-witted humor, and a rabbit sidekick who might just steal the spotlight.
Artist in Residence Showcase @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House @ 7PM This lively evening introduces Opera Colorado’s newest Resident Artists in a performance of opera, musical theater, and more, offering a first look at the voices who will shape the season ahead.
Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With The Funk Hunters, Motifv, & Drew Birch
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán @ Paramount Theatre @ 8PM With Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán
President @ Summit @ 6:30PM With Showing Teeth
Silly Goose @ Marquis Theater @ 6:30PM With Cheem & Frigga Five
Citizen @ Ogden Theatre @ 7PM With Anxious, Hotline TNT, & Cryogeyser
Arlo Parks @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Baird
Holywatr @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Mercury
Deer Tick @ Bluebird Theater @ 9PM With Presley Haile
Slang Dogs @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8:30PM With Odd Language, Fossils, & Solkai
Ian McConnell @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Stovetop Gemini
Reader submission Capturing Air: Controlled Bubble Inclusions in Fused Glass Coasters @ D&L Art Glass Beginner-friendly workshop on trapping air to create uniform bubble patterns in fused glass. Each student designs and assembles two custom 4x4-inch glass coasters. Finished pieces are fired onsite and returned with silicone bumpers 1–2 weeks after class.
Reader submission After-Party for Belleview Station Fall Bazaar @ Keepers Cocktail Lounge @ 6PM Keep the energy going after shopping at the Belleview Station Fall BAZAAR. Head over to Keepers Cocktail Lounge, inside the new Apiary Hotel, for the official market afterparty.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 27th
‘Red Dawn’ Screening @ MCA @ 2PM Presented by the CO150 Film Festival
‘World of Warcraft’ Orchestral Concert @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM A full symphonic orchestra, choir, and iconic in-game visuals will take you on a breathtaking two-hour journey through World of Warcraft.
Jungle @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With Rio Kosta
The California Honeydrops @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM With Jontavious Willis
The Rasmus @ Gothic Theatre @ 7:30PM With Saint Agnes & Death Valley Dreams
LØLØ @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Caroline Romano
Saint Harison @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Shae Universe
The Ultimate Doors @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 7PM With Where There’s Smoke
All Weekend
THURSDAY & FRIDAY - Common Ground Community Design Festival @ DPAC Common Ground brings together civic leaders, community organizations, designers, and students to co-create public pavilions that show the power of design to create a Denver where everyone belongs.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Cosmic Clash Wrestling @ National Western Complex Cosmic Clash is the world’s only blacklight wrestling experience!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Highland Games @ Denver Polo Club The annual two-day family-friendly event that showcases Scottish traditions, culture, and history through athletic competitions, re-enactments, blacksmithing, folk music, dancing, and traditional food.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Evergreen Elk & Art Festival @ North Shopping Center ColoradoArtShows brings their selection of award-winning artists to Evergreen, providing residents with opportunities to support local artists and enjoy the lively creative atmosphere.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Urban Market @ Union Station @ 12PM Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, and other unique treasures directly from local artists. Ends 10/15.
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 - Panda Fest @ Civic Center Park PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.
All weekend - Rachmaninoff & Sibelius in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall Experience the unforgettable as your Colorado Symphony and world-renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson showcase iconic works by Rachmaninoff and Sibelius.
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 - ‘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 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 - ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Play @ Arvada Center One of the longest-running plays in Broadway history, turned into an iconic film, ‘Barefoot in the Park’ is one of the best rom-com stories of all time. Ends 11/1.
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 - ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’ Play @ Firehouse Theater Company Inspired by Yiddish folklore and infused with Klezmer music, ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’ is a whimsical and poignant story about family, home, and how we treat the people we love. Ends 10/25.
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 Explore the 7-acre corn maze with this year’s special Colorado wildlife theme. Ends 11/1.
Ongoing - ‘Wild Fall’ Experience @ Denver Zoo NEW - With creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving, and Bigfoot sightings, Denver Zoo’s special Fall adventure is fun for all ages. Ends 10/31.
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 360º 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 - ‘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 a 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 2/17/2027.
Ongoing - ‘Kevin Oehler: Uncanny Ecologies’ Exhibition @ BMoCA 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.
