Denver Comic Con is coming -- this weekend, as a matter of fact. Ashley's off today, so instead of the standard Things to Do post, here's a whole host of nerdy things to do in Denver for the next couple of weeks. Denver Comic Con is June 30-July 2, and you can find tickets and information on that right here. The rest of these events do not require Comic Con tickets, and many are recurring events to please Denver geeks.
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Here's what today's looks like! Tomorrow, we'll talk about kids inventing villains.
Wed., June 28
Nerd Nite Denver: Drugs, Antiheroes and the Meaning of Life. The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver. $6 in advance, $9 at the door. 6:30 p.m. Tickets online.
Thu., June 29
All-Ages DCC Afterparty, Elitch Gardens access for $19.99 per person, plus $5.99 "processing fee," 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Buy tickets online.
Comic Con Beer Dinner, Marlowe's, 501 16th St., Denver. $50 per person. Four comic-themed courses paired with Breckenridge Brewery beers, including I Am Brewt! with a collectible glass. 6 p.m. Reservations online.
Fri., June 30
All-Ages DCC Afterparty, Elitch Gardens access for $19.99 per person, plus $5.99 "processing fee." 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Buy tickets online.
Club Cosplay Denver Afterparty, Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St., Denver. $15-$25. DJs, costumes, contests, photo booth and more. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Buy tickets online.
DCC Afterparty, Paramount Cafe and the alley next to the Paramount Cafe, 519 16th St., Denver. Music from The Fabulous Boogienauts, The Inactivists, Faded Freakshow, and DJ Alf. The DCC-themed beer from Breckenridge Brewery, I Am Brewt, will be available. 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Nerd Roast of Batman, Comedy RoomRoom at El Charrito, 2100 Larimer St., Denver. Featuring Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn, Bane, Riddler, Poison Ivy, Penguin, Catwoman, Batgirl, Robin and Alfred. 7 p.m.
Sat., July 1
All-Ages DCC Afterparty, Elitch Gardens access for $19.99 per person, plus $5.99 "processing fee," 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Buy tickets online.
DCC Afterparty, Hard Rock Cafe, 500 16th St., Denver. Music from Lauren Mayhew, The Goonies, Bolonium, Movie Camp, plus a video game wall. 9 p.m.-midnight.
Sun., July 2
All-Ages DCC Afterparty, Elitch Gardens access for $19.99 per person, plus $5.99 "processing fee," 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Buy tickets online.
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, Rackhouse Pub, 2875 Blake St., Denver. A drawing event with unusual models — this time featuring Denver's Polka Dottie as Minnie Mouse, Daria and Leia the Slayer (with Jabba's head?), hosted by Vivienne VaVoom. First Sunday of the month. 5 p.m.
Thu., July 5
Mario Kart (N64) tournament, Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway, Denver. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Fri., July 7
Denver Nickel and Dime Animation Extravaganza, Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 30 animated shorts from around the world. Some of them are naughty. 7 p.m. Tickets online.
Lucha Libre and Laughs, The Oriental Theater, W 44th Ave. Denver. With the Left Coast Guerrillas against the Handicapped Heroes, Royce Isaacs against Darin Corbin and Lonnie Valdez against Caleb Crush. Commentary by Nathan Lund and Sam Tallent. $10. 8 p.m.
Sat., July 8
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago White Sox -- Marvel Super Hero Night. Ticket packages include a Captain America Colorado Rockies T-shirt. 7:10 p.m. Buy tickets online.
Wed., July 12
"The Burning Metronome" comic book release party, Mutiny Information Cafe, 2 S. Broadway, Denver. 7-9 p.m.
Sat., July 15
"The Burning Metronome" comic book release party, Time Warp Comics, 3105 28th St., Boulder. 2-4 p.m.
Sat., July 22
Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates -- Star Wars Night. Ticket packages include a Captain America Colorado Rockies T-shirt. 6:10 p.m. Buy tickets online.
