Things to do in Denver this weekend, March 26-28

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Kids from Primrose School at Lowry tour a diorama hall at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Oct. 22, 2019. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

By Cassidy Ritter

Are you an "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" or "The Office" fan? Geeks Who Drink is hosting a virtual quiz night and Potter's Touch is hosting a pottery painting class on Friday.

This is also the last weekend to view Gen Z Responses to 2020, an online gallery.

Read on for more in-person and virtual events!

Note: 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.

Five Points & Whittier Neighborhood History. Posner Center, Zoom. Noon-1:15 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Friday 5 at 5 Book Buzz. Denver Public Library, YouTube. 5-5:15 p.m. Free.

Theme Quiz: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.

Live Stream with Jess Phoenix - Ms. Adventure. Tattered Cover, online. 6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

*The Office Pottery Painting. Potter's Touch and Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 6-9 p.m. $30. Advanced registration required.

Comedy and theater

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

*Best of Denver Stand-Up Showcase. Denver Comedy Lounge and Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer St. 6:50 p.m. $12.75-18.

*Ben Roy. Comedy Works Denver South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. $22.

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Art, culture and media

*Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free-$29. Advanced tickets required for timed entry.

*Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.

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

*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.

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

Eats and drinks

*The Beer Spa + Ratio Beerworks Open House. The Beer Spa by Snug, 3004 N. Downing St. 6:30-10 p.m. Free. Advanced registration recommended.

*Couples Class- A Global Cocktail Party. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180.

Music and nightlife

Machu Linea featuring Rare Byrd$ & Kid Astronaut and The Nebula. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway and online. 5:30 p.m. Free-$15 (online), $120-200 (in-person). Advanced registration required.

*John Craigie. Cervantes' Masterpiece, 2637 Welton St. 6:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $49. Advanced registration required.

Sports and fitness

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

Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans. 6 p.m. Watch on Altitude or listen at KKSE 92.5 FM.

Saturday

Just for fun

*Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt. Glendale Sports Center at Infinity Park, 4599 E. Tennessee Ave., Glendale. 10 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Windsor Polar Plunge. Special Olympics Colorado, Windsor Lake, 100 N. 5th St., Windsor, Facebook and Instagram. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. (in-person), anytime (online). $50-75.

3D Printed Cookie Cutters. Denver Public Library, Google Meet. 1-2 p.m. Free.

*Wreath Workshop. Rosy Rings Studio, 2940 E. 6th Ave. 2-3:30 p.m. $85.

Comedy and theater

*Best of Denver Stand-Up Showcase. Denver Comedy Lounge and Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer St. 6:50 p.m. $12.75-18.

*Ben Roy. Comedy Works Denver South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:15 p.m. $22.

Art, culture and media

*Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$29. Advanced tickets required for timed entry.

*Free Day at DAM. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.

*Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.

Saturday Matinee: Walter Chaw and Stephanie Rance Talk The Little Foxes. Denver Public Library, online. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Open Paint. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Noon-2 p.m. $25.

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

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

Eats and drinks

*Winter Farmers Market. Foothills, 215 E. Foothills Parkway, Fort Collins. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

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

*Basics of Bread Baking. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $65.

*S'mores Denver Pop-up. S'amore Denver and Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 100 E. 120th Ave., Northglenn. 5-7 p.m. No cover.

*Couples Class- Middle Eastern Cuisine. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180.

Music and nightlife

Virtual Little University: Concert with The Dollhouse Thieves. Denver Public Library, Zoom. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Live Music - The One and Only Jon Ham. Factotum Brewhouse, 3845 Lipan St. 3-6 p.m. Free.

*A DJ Tribute to East Coast Hip Hop. Ryan Dykstra Records and So Many Roads Museum and Brewery, 918 W. 1st Ave. 5-10 p.m. $10-15.

*John Craigie. Cervantes' Masterpiece, 2637 Welton St. 6:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $49. Advanced registration required.

Sports and fitness

*Latin Dance Class con Carmen Duran. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m. $6.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights. 1 p.m. Watch on Altitude or NHL Network.

Sunday

Just for fun

*Spring Pottery Painting. Potter's Touch and Rails End Beer Company, 11625 Reed Court, Broomfield. 2-5 p.m. $20-45. Advanced registration required.

Virtual RPG for Adults. Denver Public Library, online. 2-3 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Seasonal Discoveries Tour. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 2-3 p.m. $10-16. Advanced registration required.

Comedy and theater

*Best of Denver Stand-Up Showcase. Denver Comedy Lounge and Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer St. 6:45 p.m. $12.75-18.

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

Art, culture and media

*Sundays on Santa Fe. Art District on Santa Fe, various addresses on Santa Fe Drive. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

*Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$29. Advanced tickets required for timed entry.

*Free Day at DAM. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.

*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.

*Open Paint. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Noon-2 p.m. $25.

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

*Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. Noon-6 p.m. Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.

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

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

Eats and drinks

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

*Curry Flight to Northern Thailand. Denver Sushi House and Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer St. 4-5:30 p.m. $66-$198.

Music and nightlife

Virtual Alumni Concert Series - Oboe Alumni Concert. Rocky Ridge Music Center, online. 4 p.m. $10.

Sports and fitness

*Partner Dance with Arthur Murray. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks. 7 p.m. Watch on Altitude or NBA TV. Listen at KKSE 92.5 FM.

All weekend

Just for fun

Virtual Candle Party (ages seven and up). Rosy Rings Studio, online. Anytime. $285 (for group of 6).

Virtual Candle Party (ages 18 and up). Rosy Rings Studio, online. Anytime. $285 (for group of 6).

Denver Audio Tours. Denver Architecture Foundation, online. Anytime. Free.

Girls & Science. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, online. Times vary. Free.

Art, culture and media

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

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.

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

*Paris to Hollywood. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.

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

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

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

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

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.

*Pop-Up: The Wizards Den. 435 W. Colfax Ave. Times vary. $30-46.53. Advanced registration required.

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