Hello! Let's have some fun.
Thursday
Food & drink
Brunch Running. Go for a 5K or 10K run, then enjoy unlimited an breakfast buffet (for dinner), with two beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and commemorative glass. Snooze Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 6-9 p.m. $60-65.
Wheels of Soul IPA tapping. A partnership with Craft For Causes and the Tedeschi Trucks Band's Wheels Of Soul tour, $1 from every pint will go to The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 2-10 p.m.
Entertainment
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Play, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel about Christopher Boone, an exceptionally smart, autistic 15-year-old who makes a life-changing discovery while trying to find out who killed his neighbor’s dog. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. $30-$105.
"DragOn." In a pre-Pride and -ComicCon show, a young drag queen faces a series of comic book-inspired foes. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 7:30 p.m. $30.
“The Luckiest People.” A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere commissioned by Curious Theatre Company about a man whose difficult father moves in with him and his partner after the death of his mother. Curious Theater Co., 1080 Acoma St. 8 p.m. $24-$44.
Na'an Stop. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $8-12.
TWRP. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $12-15.
The Giving Tree Band. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. $12-15.
Conan. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $20.
Mimi Naja (of Fruition) & Andy Hall (of The Infamous Stringdusters). Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $10-15.
Punk Rock Bowling 2017 pre-party. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St. 6 p.m. $10.
Bo DePeña. Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. 8:30 p.m. $6.
Bluegrass Thursday featuring Grazzhopper. Stem Ciders, 2811 Walnut St., Unit 150. 7-9:30 p.m.
"Under an Arctic Sky" screening and Q&A. Film follows six surfers, adventure photographer Chris Burkard and filmmaker Ben Weiland in the remote fjords of Iceland's Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The Summit Church, 3300 Larimer St. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
For families
Preschool storytime, followed by crafting. Ages 3-5. Children's Library at Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sports
Colorado Rockies at Seattle Mariners, 1:40 p.m.
Friday
Food & drink
2017 Denver Comic Con Beer Release Party. Breckenridge Brewery is releasing the 2017 Official Denver Comic Con beer, "I AM BREWT!" -- a clean, bright pilsner. Live music from The Goonies. Brooklyn's, 901 Auraria Parkway. 8 p.m.-midnight.
Odell Brazzle tapping. A sour golden raspberry ale aged in oak barrels with wild yeasts and 300 pounds of golden raspberries. Freshcraft, 1530 Blake St., Unit A. 5:30-9 p.m.
Barrel-Aged Tart Cherry Pale release. Factotum Brewhouse, 3845 Lipan St. 3-10 p.m.
Entertainment
Best bet: Midnight Madness: "Clueless." Esquire Theatre, 590 Downing St. Midnight. $9.
Best bet: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Play, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel about Christopher Boone, an exceptionally smart, autistic 15-year-old who makes a life-changing discovery while trying to find out who killed his neighbor’s dog. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. $30-$105.
"DragOn." In a pre-Pride and -ComicCon show, a young drag queen faces a series of comic book-inspired foes. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 7:30 p.m. $30.
“The Luckiest People.” A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere commissioned by Curious Theatre Company about a man whose difficult father moves in with him and his partner after the death of his mother. Curious Theater Co., 1080 Acoma St. 8 p.m. $24-$44.
“The Rocky Horror Show.” Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St. 7:30 p.m. $17-20.
Tattooed String. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. $10-15.
Free Throw. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 7:30 p.m. $12-14.
Jessica Hernandez. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $12-14.
Thunder and Rain. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. $10-12.
Guilty Pleasures dance party. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $5.
Whitewater Ramble. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 9 p.m. $10-12.
Three Bad Jacks. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. 9 p.m. $15.
Punk Rock Bowling 2017: The Vandals. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. $25.
Punk Rock Bowling 2017: The Casualties. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $20.
Otis Taylor. Dazzle Jazz, 1512 Curtis St. 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25-30.
Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine. Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St. 7 p.m. $25.
SYCDVK: "Aubrey." Live theatrical interpretation of SYCDVK's debut album, acted, written and directed by The Wormwood Theatre Collective. Mockery Brewing Co., 3501 Delgany St. 7:30 p.m. $15.
Feral First Friday Film Series: "Mira Rai." Outdoor screening of "Mira Rai: The Story of a Nepali Village Girl." BYO beer, snacks, chair and blankets. 8-10 p.m. Free.
Art
Best bet: First Friday Art Walk. The galleries and studios in Denver’s art districts will leave their doors open after-hours to welcome the curious with wine, beer, special exhibits, demonstrations and music. Your options:
Santa Fe Art District, along Santa Fe drive from Alameda to 12th Avenue.
River North Art District. This one is more spread out. Here’s a gallery list.
Tennyson Street Cultural District, along Tennyson Street from 39th to 45th Avenue. Here’s a map.
Other First Friday events:
Denver Pale Ale Artist Series No. 2 launch party. Collaborative art project, live screen printing, artist meet-and-greet, live music, food trucks, games and more. Great Divide Brewing Co., 3403 Brighton Blvd. 6-9 p.m.
EDGE Gallery inaugural show. The first show in the new space will be a multi-media exhibition exploring the process and responses to transitions. 5:30-9 p.m.
"Harmonie." Closing reception for an exhibit featuring watercolors, oils, pastels and more by George Pratt and Felipe Echevarria. Helikon Gallery & Studios, 3675 Wynkoop St. 6-10 p.m.
Free admission at Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. 5-9 p.m.
Free admission at the Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. 5-8 p.m.
For families
Open studio. Kids ages 2-12 can explore a variety of art mediums. Dress for mess. Children's Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 2-4 p.m.
Sports
Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres, 8:10 p.m.
Saturday
Food & drink
Regulators Hazy IPA release. Crazy Mountain Brewing Co., 471 Klamath St. Noon-8 p.m.
Three-Year Anniversary Luau. Watermelon Sour, Nature's Sweater Barley Wine, Triple Tropic IIIPA and Pineapple Tropical Snow Dance bottle releases. Brewer's Cellar VIP lunch with exclusive beer and a whole pig roast with fixins. Platt Park Brewing Co., 1875 S. Pearl St. Noon. $30 for VIP lunch.
Entertainment
Best bet: Sun Drenched Music Fest. Music from Pimps of Joytime, MAGIC GIANT, Coambient, Chemistry Club and K-Law, plus special pairings, sand volleyball and beach games. Denver Beer Co. Canworks, 4455 Jason St. 2-10 p.m. $20-35.
Best bet: Colorado Dragon Film Festival. Denver's only Asian film festival of classic and contemporary cinema, featuring 10 feature films, 10 short films and 18 Colorado premieres. The King Center at Auraria Campus,
855 Lawrence Way. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Individual screenings are $10-12.
Best bet: Movie on The Green: "La La Land." Founder's Green, 7601 E. 29th Ave. At dark. Free.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Play, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel about Christopher Boone, an exceptionally smart, autistic 15-year-old who makes a life-changing discovery while trying to find out who killed his neighbor’s dog. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $30-$105.
"DragOn." In a pre-Pride and -ComicCon show, a young drag queen faces a series of comic book-inspired foes. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 7:30 p.m. $30.
“The Luckiest People.” A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere commissioned by Curious Theatre Company about a man whose difficult father moves in with him and his partner after the death of his mother. Curious Theater Co., 1080 Acoma St. 8 p.m. $24-$44.
“The Rocky Horror Show.” Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St. 7:30 p.m. $17-20.
Roger Waters: Us + Them. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m. $55-199.50.
AMZY. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. $9.33-18.
ZZ Ward. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8:30 p.m. $25-30.
NaPalm. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $12-15.
Echoes in Reverie. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $8-12.
Rastasaurus. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. $8-10.
Super Bummer. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $10.
Cycles album release. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 9 p.m. $12-15.
An Evening With Bernard Purdie & Friends. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 9 9 p.m. $25-40.
Buckstein album release. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. 7:30 p.m. $14.
Punk Rock Bowling 2017: Face to Face. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. $25-28.
Punk Rock Bowling 2017: A Global Threat. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $20.
Green Druid CD release. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway. 9:30 p.m. $5.
SYCDVK: "Aubrey." Live theatrical interpretation of SYCDVK's debut album, acted, written and directed by The Wormwood Theatre Collective. Mockery Brewing Co., 3501 Delgany St. 7:30 p.m. $15.
Midnight Madness: "Clueless." Esquire Theatre, 590 Downing St. Midnight. $9.
Art
Best bet: Denver Chalk Art Festival. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wonder Woman Day. Wonder Woman prints and tiaras and wrist bands. Mile High Comics, 4600 Jason St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free day at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission at the Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. 5-8 p.m.
Penny admission for Colorado residents at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
For families
Best bet: Highlands Street Fair. Live music, food, local beer, vendors, kids activities and more. West 32nd Avenue between Julian and Perry streets. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Best bet: People's Fair. Live music, dance and drag performances, food and art vendors and more. Civic Center Park. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.
Putt-Putt-a-Rama. Nine-hole course through the library. Children's Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wonder Woman storytime. Bring your superhero capes and accessories. Second Star to the Right, 4353 Tennyson St. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" family-friendly ballet. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. 7:30 p.m. $30.
Free day at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sports
Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres, 2:10 p.m.
Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew, 7 p.m.
Sunday
Food & drink
Vesper Lounge's 5th Birthday Bash. Burgers, drink specials and live music. Vesper Lounge, 33 E. 7th Ave. 4-8 p.m.
Entertainment
Best bet: Colorado Dragon Film Festival. Denver's only Asian film festival of classic and contemporary cinema, featuring 10 feature films, 10 short films and 18 Colorado premieres. The King Center at Auraria Campus,
855 Lawrence Way. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Individual screenings are $10-12.
Best bet: Roger Waters: Us + Them. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m. $55-199.50.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Play, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel about Christopher Boone, an exceptionally smart, autistic 15-year-old who makes a life-changing discovery while trying to find out who killed his neighbor’s dog. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $30-$105.
“The Luckiest People.” A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere commissioned by Curious Theatre Company about a man whose difficult father moves in with him and his partner after the death of his mother. Curious Theater Co., 1080 Acoma St. 2 p.m. $24-$44.
Siamese. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $8-10.
Apes of the State. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $5-10.
Silver EP release. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 7 p.m. $8-10.
Afton Showcase featuring Machine Dreams, De'Von Mitch, Glasses and more. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 6:30 p.m. $12-15.
The Promoten: "Light Up the Night." Film screening, performance and Q&A. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave. 6 p.m. $20.
Black Bear. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. $25-28.
Zakk Sabbath. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $25-28.
The Slow Poisoner. Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $6.
Rico Jones Trio. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 6-10 p.m. Free.
Shakesbeer Presents: "A Midsummer Night's Dram." Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Best bet: Denver Chalk Art Festival. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Foul-Mouthed Cross-Stitch Sundays. Get crafty and do some cross-stitching. All materials provided with purchase. Grandma’s House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-9 p.m.
For families
Best bet: People's Fair. Live music, dance and drag performances, food and art vendors and more. Civic Center Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
Free day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free day at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, 1880 N. Gaylord St. 1-4 p.m.
For your brain
Riverside Cemetery tour. 430 S. Quebec St. Free.
For a cause
Home Run for the Homeless. 5K starting and finishing at Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 8 a.m. $20-45.
Impact: clothing and hygiene items for the homeless. Help hand out clothes and other necessities to people in need. Cervantes Masterpiece, 2635 Welton St. 12:30-3 p.m. $10 per person, $20 per family.
Sports
Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres, 2:40 p.m.
