By Cassidy Ritter, for Denverite
The eighth annual Flatirons Food Film Festival kicks off virtually on Thursday. The festival, which ends Feb. 5, showcases documentary films, short films, discussions, a trivia night and more.
Another annual event is going digital this year -- the X Games in Aspen. You can watch the events throughout the weekend on YouTube, Facebook Live, ABC and ESPN.
Read on for other virtual events this weekend.
All weekend
Just for fun
Denver Audio Tours. Denver Architecture Foundation, online. Anytime. Free.
Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.
Comedy and theater
Steaming: Drunk Storytime. Dangerous Theatre, online. Anytime. $10-25.
That's Not Ketchup: Role Play Gone Wrong. Dangerous Theatre, online. Anytime. $10-25.
Virtually Jewish. JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center and Neustadt JAAMM Festival, online. Anytime. $18.
Art, culture and media
Cellar Tour of Louis Dupuy's Hotel de Paris. Hotel de Paris Museum, online. Anytime. Free.
Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
Die Puppenfee (The Fairy Doll). Centennial State Ballet, online. Anytime. $30-40.
Virtual Flatirons Food Film Festival. Flatirons Food Film Festival, online. Anytime. $12-100.
History Colorado Online Exhibits. Anywhere. Anytime. Free.
Molly Brown House Virtual Tour. Youtube. Anytime. Free.
Online Collection, Virtual Tours, Museum Web Quest. Denver Art Museum, online. Anytime. Free.
The Nutcracker. Centennial State Ballet, online. Anytime. $30-40.
Past Exhibitions at MCA Denver. MCA Denver, online. Anytime. Free.
R.L. Maizes-Other People's Pets: A Novel. JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Canter, online. Anytime. $12.
Senga Nengudi: Topologies. Denver Art Museum, YouTube. Anytime. Free.
Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Anytime. $13.
Until the Flood. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. Anytime. Free.
Upon Closer Reflection. Walker Fine Art, online. Anytime. Free.
"Y/Our Denver" Online Photo Exhibit. Denver Architecture Foundation and Colorado Photographic Arts Center, online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
Make Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Drinks. Apartment Bartender, online. Anytime. Free, materials not included.
Virtual Cocktail Classes. Colorado Cork and Keg, online. Anytime. $5-44.
Music and nightlife
Acoustic on the Rocks: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Colorado Symphony, online. Anytime. $10.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Virtual Distance Challenge. Colorado Brewery Running Series, anywhere. Anytime. $30-135.
Friday
Just for fun
Cuentacuentos Virtuales en Español/Virtual Spanish Storytime. Denver Public Library, YouTube. 9-9:30 a.m. Free.
Virtual Storytime. Douglas County Libraries, Zoom. 10:30-11 a.m. Free.
Virtual All Ages Storytime. Denver Public Library, YouTube. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.
Virtual Lego Club. Denver Public Library, Google Meet. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.
Theme Quiz: How I Met Your Mother. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.
Comedy and theater
Comedy Test Kitchen. Mark Masters, online. 6-6:30 p.m. Free.
Art, culture and media
Online: Full Moon Frost. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 6:30 p.m. $15 plus materials.
Untitled: Creative Fusions at Home. Denver Art Museum, Facebook Live and YouTube. 7-8 p.m. Free.
Eats and drinks
Sushi Online. Cook Street, online. 6-8 p.m. $30-60.
Music and nightlife
Women in Music 2021 Summit: Artist Teams & Services. Women in Music, Zoom. Noon-8 p.m. Free-$100.
Beyond Influence | Adverse To the End | Gravel. The Venue, Facebook Live. 7 p.m. Free.
Alex Heffron Quintet. Muse Performance Space, Facebook Live and YouTube. 7-8 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
Friday Mindfulness and Meditation. Denver Public Library, online. 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
2021 X Games Aspen. 2-3 p.m., 4-4:45 p.m., 8-8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m-12:30 a.m. Watch on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC , YouTube and Facebook Live.
Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs. 6:30 p.m. Watch on Altitude or listen at KKSE 92.5 FM.
Saturday
Just for fun
French Story Time. French American School of Denver, Zoom. 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Gardening Tips for Colorado Newcomers. Fort Collins Nursery, Zoom. 1-2 p.m. $12.50.
Comedy and theater
On The Spot. Bovine Metropolis, online. 7:30 p.m. $5.
Art, culture and media
Textures on Film. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. 9 a.m. $265-315, materials not included.
Online: Pitty Love (New). Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 10 a.m. $15 plus materials.
Five Points Memory Project. History Colorado Center and Black American West Museum & Heritage Center, Zoom. 1-3 p.m. Free.
Online: Sparkle Dandelion. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 2 p.m. $15 plus materials.
Eats and drinks
Virtual Baking Camp for Kids Ages 9-17 -- Pasta. The Good Food Project, online. 10-11:30 a.m. $25.
Virtual Hands-on Pasta Making Workshop. The Good Food Project, Zoom. 1-3:30 p.m. $59.
Cheese Making Class - Virtual. Good Life Refuge, Zoom. 2 p.m. $15-20. Advanced registration required.
French Bistro at Home Online. Cook Street, online. 6-8 p.m. $30-50.
Music and nightlife
Interlude. St. Andrews United Methodist Church, YouTube. 1-1:30 p.m. Free.
UllrGrass 2021 - Livestream Music Festival. UllrGrass, Facebook Live. 1-9:30 p.m. Free.
High Lonesome Livestream. High Lonesome, Facebook Live. 5 p.m. Free.
Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore - Live From Daniels Hall. Swallow Hill Music, online. 7 p.m. $20-30.
Tool Tribute Schism Livestream Show. Tool Tribute Schism, online. 7 p.m. $19.99.
Wild Bill Outlaws & Aural Deception. The Venue, Facebook Live. 7 p.m. Free.
The Democracy. Muse Performance Space, Facebook Live and YouTube. 8 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
2021 X Games Aspen. 1-6 p.m., 8-8:45 p.m. and 10 p.m-midnight. Watch on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, YouTube and Facebook Live.
Sunday
Comedy and theater
ApocaLips Comedy Show (Virtual Event). Zoom. 7-8 p.m. $10-25.
Art, culture and media
Online: The Cutest Unicorn. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 10 a.m. $15 plus materials.
Online: Winter Glow (New). Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 2 p.m. $15 plus materials.
Online: Moon Phases 10 x 30 Class. Canvas and Cocktails in Centennial, Zoom. 6:30 p.m. $15 plus materials.
Eats and drinks
American Pie Online. Cook Street, online. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30-50.
Virtual Gluten Free Baking 101. The Good Food Project, online. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $49.
Drag Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, Zoom. Noon. Free. No cover.
Online Class: Sunday Supper Series -- Elevated Comfort Food. The Seasoned Chef, Zoom. 5-6:30 p.m. $40. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
Dru Heller Quartet. Muse Performance Space, Facebook Live and YouTube. 7 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
2021 X Games Aspen. 1-3 p.m. and 8:30-11 p.m. Watch on ESPN and ABC.
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz. 1:30 p.m. Watch on Altitude or NBA TV. Or listen at KKSE 92.5 FM.
In-person events
Friday
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.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market. Fillmore Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. No cover.
Mile High Tree. 16th Street Mall at Welton Street. 5-9:30 p.m. Free.
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.
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.
All Female Stand-Up Comedy Benefit Show for Planned Parenthood. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 8-10:30 p.m. $10. Advanced registration required.
Faith Williams, Brandon Finamore, Kay Galvan, Janine Thornton. Edge Gallery, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.
A Brother's Fountain. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 5:15-6:15 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required.
Saturday
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.
Horror Vacui. Leon Gallery, 1112 E. 17th Ave. Noon-5 p.m. Free.
Día de los Muertos Exhibition. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$8.
65th Anniversary of Thunderbirds. Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$14. Advanced registration required.
Winter Wonderlights Live. Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, 6105 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland. 5-8:30 p.m. Free.
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.
Cherry Creek Gift Festival. Cherry Creek Mall, 3000 E. 1st Ave., located in the food court. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. No cover.
Denver Christkindl Market. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover.
Citizenship: A Practice of Society. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
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.
Sunday
The Watercolor Show. The Pattern Shop Studio, 3349 Blake St. By appointment only. Free.
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.
Mile High Football Watch Party. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover. 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.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market. Fillmore Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
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. Advanced registration required.
Carne y Arena. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $35-55. Advanced registration required.
