Things to do in Denver this weekend, Nov. 13-15

Holiday markets are in, farmers’ markets are out.
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Winter over the 16th Street Mall. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

By Cassidy Ritter

Are you ready for the weekend, Denver? There is so much going on, from holiday markets to an all-female comedy show. Friday also kicks off Denver Restaurant Week's Fall Edition.

This is also the last weekend for the Cherry Creek Farmers' Market and South Pearl Street Farmers' Market.

Friday 

Just for fun

Dogs! A Science Tail. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-27. Advanced tickets required for staggered admission.

La Misión: Made of Earth and Spirit. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-6 p.m. $8. Advanced tickets required for staggered general admission.

Goatflix and Chill - Elf. Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 8-11 p.m. $13. 

16th Street Mall Holiday Festival. 16th Street Mall between Welton Street and Glenarm Place. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Comedy and theater

All Female Stand-Up Comedy Benefit Show for Planned Parenthood. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 8-10:30 p.m. $10. Advanced registration required.

Streaming: Drunk Storytime with Caroline. Dangerous Theatre, 2620 W. 2nd Ave. Anytime. $10-20.

Bryan Kellen. Comedy Works Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $22.  

Art, culture and media

Faith Williams, Brandon Finamore, Kay Galvan, Janine Thornton. Edge Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Anytime. $13.

Colorado Day of the Dead. La Plaza Colorado, 15200 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 4-9 p.m. $5-10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.  

Día de los Muertos Exhibition. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$8. 

Eats and drinks

Denver Restaurant Week. Anywhere. Times vary. $25-45.

Music and nightlife

Paul DeHaven. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 5:15-6:15 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required.

Saturday

Just for fun

Ski Factory Tour. Meier Skis, 1775 S. Broadway. 5-6 p.m. $15. Advanced registration required. 

Dogs! A Science Tail. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-27. Advanced tickets required for staggered admission.

Winter Wonderlights Live. Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, 6105 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland. 5-8:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required. 

The Polar Express Train Ride. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. $95. Advanced registration required. 

16th Street Mall Holiday Festival. 16th Street Mall between Welton Street and Glenarm Place. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Santa's Wonderland. Bass Pro Shops, 7970 Northfield Blvd. and 13012 Bass Pro Dr., Colorado Springs; and Cabela's, 10670 Cabela Dr., Lone Tree and 14050 Lincoln St., Thornton. Hours vary. Free. Advanced registration required.  

La Misión: Made of Earth and Spirit. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-5 p.m. $8. Advanced tickets required for staggered general admission.

Goatflix and Chill - Zombieland: Double Tap. Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 7-9 p.m. $13.

Comedy and theater

Sam Adams. Comedy Works Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $22.  

Outdoor Winter Comedy Series with Anthony Crawford. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 4-5:30 p.m. $10-50.

Art, culture and media

Horror Vacui. Leon Gallery, 1112 E. 17th Ave. 5-10 p.m. Free. Advanced reservations required. 

Día de los Muertos Exhibition. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$8.  

Citizenship: A Practice of Society. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$10.

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Virtual Experience. Anytime. Free.

65th Anniversary of Thunderbirds. Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$14. Advanced registration required.

Eats and drinks

Shop Pop-Ups: Fall Holiday. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. 1st Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover. 

Cherry Creek Farmers' Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. 1st Ave. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover. Pre-order pickup available.

Music and nightlife

Momma's Electronic Matinee. Your Mom's House, 608 E. 13th Ave. 5 p.m. $30-75.

Jordan Brandenburg with Sarah Johnson. Lost City River North Patio, 3459 Ringsby Court. 6 p.m. $25-200. Advanced registration required.

Bassment Experiments. Your Mom's House, 608 E. 13th Ave. 6:30 p.m. $36-125.

Sports

Masters Weekend. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required for time block.

Sunday

Just for fun

Dogs! A Science Tail. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-27. Advanced tickets required for staggered admission.

The Polar Express Train Ride. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. $95. Advanced registration required. 

Early Morning Sunday Strolls. Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. 8 a.m. $5. Advanced registration required. 

16th Street Mall Holiday Festival. 16th Street Mall between Welton Street and Glenarm Place. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Goatflix and Chill - Spaceballs. Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 7-9 p.m. $13.

Comedy and theater

Streaming: Drunk Storytime with Caroline. Dangerous Theatre, 2620 W. 2nd Ave. Anytime. $10-20.

Live Stream: ApocaLips Comedy Show. Anywhere. 7-8 p.m. $10-25. 

Art, culture and media

Virtual 18th Annual Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture. JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. 4 p.m. Free-$18. 

Faith Williams, Brandon Finamore, Kay Galvan, Janine Thornton. Edge Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Citizenship: A Practice of Society. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$10.

Colorado Day of the Dead. La Plaza Colorado, 15200 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 4-9 p.m. $5-10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.  

65th Anniversary of Thunderbirds. Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. Noon-4 p.m. Free-$14.  Advanced registration required.

The Watercolor Show. The Pattern Shop Studio, 3349 Blake St. By appointment only. Free. 

Carne y Arena. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $35-55. Advanced registration required. 

Eats and drinks

South Pearl Street Farmers' Market. 1500 S. Pearl St., curbside pick up for Market Boxes at 1526 S. Pearl St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

Chili, Booze & Brews. Location varies. Times vary. $30-90. 

Sports

Masters Weekend. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required for time block.

Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders. 2:05 p.m. Watch on CBS or listen at KOA 850 AM, 94.1 FM.

DNVR Broncos Watch Party: Broncos vs. Raiders. The DNVR Bar, 2239 E. Colfax Ave. 2:05-5:05 p.m. No cover. 

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