Things to do in Denver this weekend without spreading the coronavirus, Dec. 11-13

A virtual tour of the Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, a free disco party and more!

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's show Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum. (Courtesy of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's show Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum. (Courtesy of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)

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By Cassidy Ritter

 

Denverites, we have some great (virtual) events for you to check out this weekend!

A virtual tour of the Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism exhibit at the Denver Art Museum is available online. A variety of other online tours and exhibits can be found on DAM’s website.

There’s also a free disco party taking place via Zoom on Saturday night.

Read on for more virtual events!

 

All weekend

Just for fun

Le Petit L’Espirt de Noël Holiday Home Tour. Anywhere. Anytime. Free.

Camp Christmas. Anywhere. Anytime. $10-185.

Gardens Navigator. Anywhere. Anytime. Free.

Virtual Visits with Santa. Anywhere. Anytime. $24.95.

 

Comedy and theater

Streaming: Drunk Storytime with Caroline. Dangerous Theatre, online. Anytime. $10-25.

Streaming: That’s Not Ketchup: Role Play Gone Wrong. Dangerous Theatre, online. Anytime. $10-25.

 

Art, culture and media

Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, online. Anytime. $30-80.

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

Until the Flood. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. Anytime. Free.

Molly Brown House Virtual Tour. Youtube. Anytime. Free.

History Colorado Online Exhibits. Anywhere. Anytime. Free.

Virtual 18th Annual Fred Marcus Memorial Holocaust Lecture. JCC Denver, online. Anytime. Free-$18.

Emerging Vision — Opening Reception. Colorado Photographic Arts Center, Youtube. Anytime. Free.

Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Anywhere. Anytime. Free.

Listen — A Virtual Experience: Prison is Hell. Anywhere. Anytime. Free.

Online Collection, Virtual Tours, Museum Web Quest. Denver Art Museum, online. Anytime. Free.

 

Eats and drinks

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

Cooking on Demand. Anywhere. Anytime. $35.

 

Friday 

Just for fun

Virtual Storytime. Douglas County Libraries, Zoom. 10:30-11 a.m. Free.

Lighthouse Writers Workshop Holiday Party. Lighthouse Writers Workshop, Zoom. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

 

Eats and drinks

Sushi Rolling Class. Colorado Sake Co. and Denver Sushi House, Zoom. 6-7 p.m. $53-80.

 

Music and nightlife

Swallow Hill Live: Graham Sharp. Facebook Live. 6 p.m. Free.

 

Sports and fitness

America’s Largest Virtual Turkey Trot. Anywhere. Anytime. $35-50.

Family Yoga and Gingerbread Houses. The mama’hood Denver, Zoom. 6-7:30 p.m. $30-50.

Livestream Yoga. Zoom. 9-10 a.m. Free, pay what you can.

 

Saturday

Just for fun

The Garden through Hokusai’s Lens. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. 9 a.m.-noon. $60-70.

Online Class: Cozy Christmas Owl. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 10 a.m. $15 plus materials.

Storytime with Santa. Second Star to the Right Books, online. 10:30 a.m. Free-$20. Advanced registration required.

Snowman Acrylic Painting Class. Painting Soiree, Zoom. Noon-2 p.m. $25.

Virtual Yarn Crafting. Zoom. 1-3 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

French Story Time. French American School of Denver, Zoom. 2-2:45 p.m. Free.

Online Class: Colorado Winter. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Facebook Live. 6:30 p.m. Free, materials not included.

 

Comedy and theater

On The Spot. Bovine Metropolis, online. 7:30 p.m. $5.

Laugh RiNo Comedy Show Online. Laugh RiNo, Zoom. 8-9 p.m. $5. Advanced registration required.

 

Art, culture and media

Bella Diva Virtual Showcase. Bella Diva World Dance, online. Anytime. $15.

 

Eats and drinks

Sushi Rolling Class. Colorado Sake Co. and Denver Sushi House, Zoom. 6-7 p.m. $53-80.

A World of Taste: Peru Online. Cook Street, online. 6-8 p.m. $50.

Virtual Date Night: A Roman Holiday. Stir Cooking School, Zoom. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $90 per couple.

 

Music and nightlife

Swallow Hill Live: Chris Daniels. Facebook Live. 6 p.m. Free.

Disco House Party with Secret Dance Addiction. Zoom. 6-9 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Saturday Supper & Stream: The Spencer Zweifel Quintet. Nocturne, Facebook Live. 7 p.m. Free.

Circles We Draw Livestream. Facebook Live. 7-8 p.m. Free.

 

Sports and fitness 

Online Guided Meditation. Zoom. 7:45-9 p.m. Free. 

Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors. 6:30 p.m. Watch on Altitude or listen at KKSE 92.5 FM.

America’s Largest Virtual Turkey Trot. Anywhere. Anytime. $35-50.

 

Sunday

Just for fun

Latkes & Light, a Virtual Family Hanukkah Celebration. JEWISHcolorado, Zoom. 10-11:30 a.m. Free.

Online Class: Christmas Spruce. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Facebook Live. 2 p.m. Free, materials not included.

Online Class: Holiday Glow. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 6:30 p.m. $15 plus materials.

Denver Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades, and Drawing over Video. Anywhere. 7-10 p.m. Free.

 

Comedy and theater

Live Stream: ApocaLips Comedy Show. Zoom and Youtube. 7-8 p.m. $10-25.

 

Art, culture and media

Bella Diva Virtual Showcase. Bella Diva World Dance, online. Anytime. $15.

Jagged Little Pill in NYC: A Broadway Reunion Concert. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. 6 p.m. $33-79.

 

Music and nightlife

Andrew Bird’s Gezelligheid. Swallow Hill Music, online. 5 p.m. $20-25.

 

Sports and fitness

Online Guided Meditation. Zoom. 7:45-9 a.m. Free. 

Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers. 11 a.m. Watch on CBS or listen at KOA 850 AM, 94.1 FM.

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