Things to do in Denver this weekend, March 12-14

Not on this list: extreme sledding.
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Gabe Alhussaini flies off a jump at the Ruby Hill Rail Yard, Feb. 12, 2020. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

By Cassidy Ritter

Bundle up, Denverites! We're in for a cold, snowy weekend.

Stay busy with a virtual Game of Thrones quiz with Geeks Who Drink or virtual and in-person comedy shows. You can also attend a virtual sourdough 101 workshop. If you prefer to curl up on the couch but don't know what to watch, join Denver Cinema Club in a virtual discussion about movies or series worth adding to your list.

Daylight Savings is also this weekend; make sure to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday.

Note: We've moved weekend-long events to the bottom of the list. Events with an * are taking place in person. 

Friday 

Just for fun

Cuentacuentos Virtuales en Español/Virtual Spanish Storytime. Denver Public Library, YouTube. 9-9:30 a.m. Free.

Virtual All Ages Storytime. Denver Public Library, YouTube. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

Denver Reflective Storytelling Workshop. Denver Public Library and StoryCenter, online. Noon-1:15 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Theme Quiz: Game of Thrones. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.

Comedy and theater

Comedy Test Kitchen. Mark Masters, online. 6-6:30 p.m. Free.

Virtual Event: Adam Cayton-Holland. Comedy Works Denver South, online. 7:31 p.m. $15.

*Adam Cayton-Holland. Comedy Works Denver South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $22.

Art, culture and media

*Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $15-25. Advanced registration required. 

*Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

*Jamie Carrejo: Waiting. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

*Keith Haring: Grace House Mural. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

*Translucent Reality Opening Reception. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 5-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration recommended.

In-Studio and Online: Colorado Home Wood Panel Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial and Zoom. 6:30 p.m. $15 plus materials (online), $45 (in-person).

Music and nightlife

Friday Night Open Mic. Lincoln Station Coffee/Pizza/Music, 9360 Station St., Lone Tree. 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

Poka Lola Live Music: Danny Fantastic. Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St. 6-9 p.m. No cover.

*The Funk Sessions ft. Craig Brodhead, Kevin Scott, Nikki Glaspie & More. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 6:45 p.m. $65. Advanced registration required.

Sports and fitness

Friday Mindfulness and Meditation. Denver Public Library, online. 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings. 7 p.m. Watch on Altitude 2 or ESPN+.

Saturday

Just for fun

A New Gardener Boot Camp. Denver Botanic Gardens, Zoom and Vimeo. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $42-46. Advanced registration required.

Virtual Little University: Sculpture and a Scavenger Hunt. Denver Public Library, Zoom. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Write On! With Jana Clark: Who Knows the Truth. Denver Public Library, Zoom. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Tropical Trails Tour. Denver Botanic Gardens, Vimeo. 11 a.m. $8-10. Advanced registration required.

Natural Hacks to Support Attention. Natural Grocers, Zoom. 1-2 p.m. Free.

Sew a Plushie Workshop. Denver Public Library, Google Meet. 2-3 p.m. Free.

Comedy and theater

*Best of Denver Stand-Up Showcase. The Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St. 6:50 p.m. $15-18.

Virtual Event: Vinnie Montez. Comedy Works Denver South, online. 7 p.m. $15.

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

*Vinnie Montez. Comedy Works Denver South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:15 p.m. $25.

Art, culture and media

*Radiant Season: Paintings by Kevin Sloan. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.

Saturday Matinee: Walter Chaw and Leigh Whannell Talk The Thing. Denver Public Library, online. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-8 p.m. $15-25. Advanced registration required. 

*Art Strut and Pop-Up Art Mart. Dairy Block Alley and Maven Hotel at Dairy Block, 1850 Wazee St. 4-6 p.m. No cover.

Online: Rainbow Skies. Canvas and Cocktails, Zoom. 6:30 p.m. $15 plus materials (online).

Eats and drinks

Virtual Baking Camp for Kids Ages 9-17 - Rustic Fruit Tart. The Good Food Project, online. 10-11:30 a.m. $25.

*St. Patty's Pet Pub. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. Noon-7 p.m. No cover.

*Culinary Date Night: France. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $119.

Sports and fitness

Habitual Yoga. Habitual Roots at Nurture, 2949 Federal Blvd. and Zoom. 10-11:30 a.m. Free (online), $8.88-44.44 (in-person). Advanced registration required.

Winter Sports Champions Highlight Show. Special Olympics Colorado, Facebook and YouTube. 7 p.m. Free.

Sunday

Comedy and theater

*Best of Denver Stand-Up Showcase. The Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St. 6:45-8:30 p.m. $15-18.

ApocaLips Comedy Show (Virtual Event). Zoom. 7-8 p.m. $10-25.

Art, culture and media

*Radiant Season: Paintings by Kevin Sloan. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.

In-Studio and Online: Penguin Paradise. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial and Zoom. 10 a.m. $15 plus materials (online), $35 (in-person).

*Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

*Jamie Carrejo: Waiting. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

*Keith Haring: Grace House Mural. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

*Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-6 p.m. $15-25. Advanced registration required. 

What We're Watching. Denver Public Library and Denver Cinema Club, Google Meet. 1:30-3 p.m. Free.

In-Studio and Online: Spring Cruisin'. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial and Zoom. 2 p.m. $15 plus materials (online), $35 (in-person).

In-Studio and Online: Purple Mountain Majesty. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial and Zoom. 6:30 p.m. $15 plus materials (online), $35 (in-person).

Eats and drinks

*Wake Up & Bake. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $119.

Virtual Sourdough 101 Workshop. The Good Food Project, online. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $99.

Drag Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, Dairy Block Alley at 1800 Wazee St. and Zoom. Noon-3 p.m. Free. No cover.

*Dim Sum Sunday. Denver Sushi House and Colorado Sake Co., 32559 Larimer St. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. $10-30.

Music and nightlife

Virtual Alumni Concert Series - Clarinetists David Shea. Rocky Ridge Music Center, online. 3-4:15 p.m. $10.

*Live Music in the Alley Feat. Danny Fantastic. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 2-4 p.m. Free.

*California Honeydrops Trio. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 4:20 p.m. $75. Advanced registration required.

Sports and fitness

*Community Yoga & Coffee Time. Good Elephant, Green Spaces Coworking, 2590 Walnut St. 9 a.m. Donation-based.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings. 5 p.m. Watch on NBCSN.

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

Streaming: Drunk Storytime. 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

BLACK. Curious Theatre Company, online. Anytime. $10.

Cellar Tour of Louis Dupuy's Hotel de Paris. Hotel de Paris Museum, online. Anytime. Free.

Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.

Gen Z Responses to 2020. Colorado Photographic Arts Center, online. Anytime. Free.

*In a Time of Change. SaveArtSpace and Colorado Photographic Arts Center, locations vary but are outside. Anytime. Free.

In Transit. Curious Theatre Company, online. Anytime. $10.

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

Senga Nengudi: Topologies. Denver Art Museum, YouTube. Anytime. Free.

Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.

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

*Women in Their Infinite Forms. Athena Project, Denver Milk Market and Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Anytime. No cover.

Eats and drinks

Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.

Virtual Cocktail Classes. Colorado Cork and Keg, online. Anytime. $5-44.

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