Things to do in Denver. Nov. 10-13: The big weekend list

Four days, approximately 4 million things to do.
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Four days, approximately 4 million things to do.

Thursday

Food & drink

Whiskey Flight Night. Three half-ounce pours to sample in the tasting room. Weekly whiskey selections vary. Law's Whiskey House, 1420 S. Acoma St., 5-9 p.m.

Tequila pairing. Featuring Dolce Vida tequila and Mexican cuisine. RSVP required. El Charrito, 2100 Larimer St. 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10.

Platt Park Brewing Co Tap Takeover at Park Burger, 11 S. Holly St. 3 p.m.

Free tasting of wine, beer or spirit selections with cheese. Marczyk Fine Wines, 770 E. 17th Ave. 4-7 p.m.

Entertainment

Denver Film Fest is offering an almost non-stop schedule of film screenings through tomorrow.

Dan + Shay. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $22-25.

Jai Wolf. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. $18-20.

"Moto 8" motocross movie. Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th ave. 7:30 p.m. $18.

Sur Ellz and Yasi. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8:30 p.m. $8-10.

Gasoline Lollipops. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $8-10.

Mangchi and Kid Koala. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $10-12.

Grass for That Ass: Rumpke Mountain Boys. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $5-15.

Joell Ortiz and AP. Cervantes Masterpiece, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $25.

Nonpoint and Escape the Fate. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 6 p.m. $10-22.

"Hand to God." Sweet but troubled teen Jason is coping with his father’s recent death and is forced to join his mother’s Church-led puppet group. Curious Theater Company, 8 p.m. $24-34.

"Jersey Boys." Tony-winning story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

"An Act of God." In a play the New York Times called “deliriously funny,” God takes on a human form and sets the record straight. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St.  7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $47.

The Peer Revue. Local scientists will try standup for the first time at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 7:30 p.m. $12-15.

Dance: An Evening with Wonderbound. World premiere ballets by Garrett Ammon and Sarah Tallman to chamber music by Ernest Bloch and Kurt Weill. Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. 7:30 p.m. $30-36.

Cody Statz album release. Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $6.

Devontee. The Roxy Theatre, 2549 Welton St. 8 p.m. $20.

Bill Hearne Trio. Swallow Hill Music's Quinlan Cafe, 71 E. Yale Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15-17.

For your brain

Going For It: Stories of Success, Failure, and Everything In Between. Four speakers share experiences in small, local studios and as freelance designers in graphic design, web design and development, creative entrepreneurship and more. Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St. 7-9 p.m. $10-15.

The Drunken Bee. An evening of drinking and spelling, with specials and prizes. The Rosedale, 1135 E. Evans Ave. Sign up at 7 p.m., competition begins at 8 p.m. 

For a cause

Bike build party. Building bikes for an upcoming earn-a-bike program. No experience neccessary, but RSVP. Lucky Bikes Re-Cyclery,3150 W. Jewell Ave. 6-8 p.m. 

Sports

Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors, 7 p.m.

Friday

Food & drink

Fall Throwdown latte art competition. To participate: sign up upon arrival. $5 buy in. Corvus Coffee, 1740 S. Broadway. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sierra Nevada & Crafty Fox's Trip Through the Woods. Tapping Sierra Nevada Brewery limited barrel aged beersand Crafty Fox's Beer Camp beer, brewed at Sierra Nevada's Chico brewery. The Crafty Fox, 3901 Fox St. 5-11 p.m. 

Craft beer dinner. Four course with four beers from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and Epic Brewing Company. CY Steak, 1222 Glenarm Place. 6 p.m. $45. RSVP at 720-317-2664.

Entertainment

Denver Film Fest is offering an almost non-stop schedule of film screenings through today.

The Motet. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. p.m. $32-35.

Choking Victim. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. $21-25.

Gabrielle Louise record release party. Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th ave. 7 p.m. $15.

Bodies We've Buried. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $8-10.

SIR. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $10-12.

Colfax Speed Queen album release. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $10-12.

Sonic Blossom ft. Dirtwire & Wick-It The Instigator. Cervantes Masterpiece and Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 8:30 p.m. $20-25.

The Midnight Club. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. $10-12.

"Hand to God." Sweet but troubled teen Jason is coping with his father’s recent death and is forced to join his mother’s Church-led puppet group. Curious Theater Company, 8 p.m. $24-34.

"Jersey Boys." Tony-winning story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

"An Act of God." In a play the New York Times called “deliriously funny,” God takes on a human form and sets the record straight. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St.  7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $47.

"One Death, Please?” A young pop-star is unsatisfied by fame. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. 7:30 p.m. $15-20.

Ben Folds: Master Work with the Colorado Symphony. Featuring music from Stravinsky, Ravel, Milhaud and Ben Folds. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. $39-99

Kalopsia. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave. West. 7 p.m. $15.

Tonight, We Dance. Warm Cookies of the Revolution presents a post-election dance party. There will be drinks and food from local women entrepreneurs. McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. 7-10 p.m. RSVP at warmcookiesoftherevolution.org.

Art

Artnauts: Rally ‘Round the Flag of Justice/Globalocation. Twentieth anniversary exhibitions of Artnauts, an art collective that has enlisted over 300 artists to serve as goodwill ambassadors who acknowledge and support victims of oppression worldwide. RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe St.

"Juxtaposed" opening reception. Group exhibit featuring six artists who directly engage ideas of contrast. Walker Fine Art Gallery, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 5-9 p.m.

Opening reception with work by Rachel Amos and Maggie Stewart. Edge Gallery, 3658 Navajo St. 6-10 p.m.

Comedy night featuring Jay Robert, Flewelling, Dave Losso, Jason Keyes, John Tole and Matthew Broussard. Chain Reaction Brewing Co., 902 S. Lipan St. 8 p.m.

For families

Free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Free day at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For a cause

Chain Reaction Records presents: The Real Giving Toy Drive. All-ages show at the Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St. 7 p.m. $5 with toy donation, $10 without toy donation. All toys will be donated to Jeffco Action Center.

Sports

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.

Colorado basketball vs. Sacramento State, 7 p.m.

Saturday

Food & drink

Funk the Man party. Annual release party for a barrel-aged sour. River North Brewery, 6021 Washington St. Noon.

GABF Leftover & Cellar Clean Out Beer Fest. Tapping beers from 21st Amendment and Cigar City, and other surprises. Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St. Noon-11 p.m.

Hypersonic: Mosaic tapping. Juicy, wild yeast IPA. Black Project Spontaneous and Wild Ales, 1290 S. Broadway. 2-11 p.m.

Two year anniversary party. Alpine Dog Brewing Co. 1505 Ogden St. Noon.

Entertainment

The Motet. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. p.m. $32-35.

Lane 8. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Coflax Ave. 9 p.m. $15-18.

Steven Wilson. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. $35-40.

K Theory. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $10-15.

Trails and Way. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $10-12.

Echos. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $13-15.

Black Tiger Sex Machine. Cervantes Masterpiece, 2637 Welton St. 9 p.m. $20-25.

Reed Mathis and Electric Beethoven ft. Jay Lane. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 9 p.m. $20.

Kiiara. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. $16-20.

"Hand to God." Sweet but troubled teen Jason is coping with his father’s recent death and is forced to join his mother’s Church-led puppet group. Curious Theater Company, 8 p.m. $24-34.

"Jersey Boys." Tony-winning story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

"An Act of God." In a play the New York Times called “deliriously funny,” God takes on a human form and sets the record straight. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St.  2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $47.

"One Death, Please?” A young pop-star is unsatisfied by fame. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. 7:30 p.m. $15-20.

Ben Folds: Master Work with the Colorado Symphony. Featuring music from Stravinsky, Ravel, Milhaud and Ben Folds. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. $39-99

Kalopsia. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave. West. 7 p.m. $15.

The Savage Blush. Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. 9:30 p.m. $6.

Shakesbeer Presents: "12th Pint." A performance of a Shakespeare play with drinking off, on and around the stage. Fort Greene, 321 E. 45th Ave. 3-5 p.m. Free.

Spells record release party. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $7.

Art

"Hush, Hush" opening reception. Photography by Hannah Green. Dateline, 3004 Larimer St. 5-11 p.m.

For families

The Music Train family concert series. Today: La Flama. Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th ave. 3 p.m. $4-8.

Denver Veterans Day Parade & Festival. A music stage, kids and family activities, military displays,  vendors and food. Civic Center Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

For your brain

Worth a Thousand Words: Photo Research. A History Colorado photo librarian reviews of what they have and how to find it, and shares examples from the photography collections. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10:15-11:30 p.m. $4-5.

Santa's Arrival Parade. Parade down Northfield's 46th Avenue ending at Bass Pro Shops, where Santa and Mrs. Claus will take up their residency in Bass Pro's Winter Wonderland for the season. There, there will be holiday carolers, Melinda the Fire Dancer, "Hip Hop Nutcracker," Artistic Fusion dancers and more. The Shops at Northfield Stapleton, 8340 Northfield Blvd.

For a cause

Tunes for Barrett: Rock of the '80s. Benefit for Barrett Kammerer, who was born with an A-Typical Rett Syndrome. Raffle, auction, live music and live band karaoke. Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th ave. 7 p.m. $15

Sports

Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons, 7 p.m.

Colorado football at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Colorado State at Air Force, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday

Food & drink

November Bluegrass Brunch. Beer, donuts from Glazed and Confuzed Doughnuts, barbecue from Turn-In BBQ and live music from Turkeyfoot. Station 26 Brewing Co., 7045 E. 38th Ave. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Two year anniversary party. Alpine Dog Brewing Co. 1505 Ogden St. Noon.

Fourth annual Cheese Curd Lovers Unite. Make cheese curds, grills brats and enjoy. Wine & Whey, 3559 Larimer St. 2-8 p.m. $30.

Entertainment

YG. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. p.m. $35-60.

DPS Battle of the Bands. Students play to perform at Sing It To Me Santa with Michael Franti Trio.Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 1 p.m. Free.

Cheap Perfume CD release. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. $10.

CRL CRRLL EP release. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $5-10.

Reed Mathis and Electric Beethoven ft. Jay Lane. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $20.

"Hand to God." Sweet but troubled teen Jason is coping with his father’s recent death and is forced to join his mother’s Church-led puppet group. Curious Theater Company, 2 p.m. $24-34.

"Jersey Boys." Tony-winning story of Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

"An Act of God." In a play the New York Times called “deliriously funny,” God takes on a human form and sets the record straight. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St.  2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $47.

Matthew McLean. Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m.

Comedy open mic. Deep Draft Brewing Co., 1604 E. 17th Ave. 6:30 p.m. sign up, 7 p.m. show. Free.

Art

Star Wars and the Power of Costume. Take a unique journey into the "Star Wars" universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 60 original costumes. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

For families

Free day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Creative Movement with the Colorado Ballet. Kids can learn dance concepts and spatial awareness, develop problem solving skills and strengthen minds and bodies. Space is limited. First come, first served. Children's Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 2-3 p.m.

For a cause

Impact - Clothing for the Homeless. Help hand out shirts, shoes, socks, jeans, jackets, backpacks, sleeping bags and other items to those who need them.Cervantes Masterpiece, 2635 Welton St. Noon-3 p.m. Donations are necessary. $10 per person, $20 per family.

2016 Kegs for a Cause. Hosted by Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Denver. Beers, snacks, brewery tours, merch, networking and a silent auction. Black Shirt Brewing Co., 3719 Walnut St. Noon-3 p.m. $30-60.

Brunchlesque Pajama Party: F*!K Cancer Charity Show. Host Lady Lavender is back after a battle with cancer. Proceeds will benefit a local cancer charity, Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance. El Charrito, 2100 Larimer St. Noon. $5-25.

Sports

Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints, 11 a.m.

Colorado State football vs. New Mexico State, 2 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Boston Bruins, 5 p.m.

Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers, 7 p.m.

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