Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 9-11

MLB All-Star Week brings a host of baseball-themed events to Denver.
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By Cassidy Ritter

Who's ready for baseball? MLB All-Star Week kicks off Friday and runs through Tuesday, bringing a variety of events to the Mile High City. In addition to softball and baseball games, baseball-themed weekend events also include a 5k, pop-up book store at McGregor Square and so much more.

If sports aren't your thing, Comedy Works South has a great weekend line up and live music can be found across the city. This is also the last weekend to catch Radiant Season: Paintings by Kevin Sloan at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually. 

Friday 

Just for fun

*Tattered Cover All Star Game: Locked Out. Tattered Cover, online. Noon. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Tattered Cover All Star Game: Telling Baseball People's Stories. Tattered Cover, online. 2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Night Bazaar: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 4-9 p.m. No cover.

*Theme Quiz: Disney Music. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.

Comedy and theater

Denver Comedy Underground: Caleb Synan. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 7-9:30 p.m. $10-35.

Vinnie Montez. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $24.

Art, culture and media

Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $15-25.

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

Loving You: Documenting Kia Lopez and Chella Man. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Times vary. Free. Advanced registration required.

In-Studio and Online: River of Dreams. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person, includes one drink).

RegiRama Summer Movie Series: The Greatest Showman. Regis University Boettcher Commons, 3333 Regis Blvd. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Outdoor Movie Series: Remember the Titans. Central Park South Green, 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. Around dusk. Free.

Eats and drinks

Stanley Farm & Flea. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Couples Class: Tacos and Tequila. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two).

Music and nightlife

Upper DownTUNES. The Outer Space, 16th and Welton streets. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

The Avett Brothers. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7:30 p.m. $59.95-99.50.

Colorado Keys Dueling Pianos. Stars and Stripes Streetfest, Larimer and 21st streets. 7-9 p.m. Donation-based.

The Buzz/Judo Chop. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. (doors open). $12.

Silent Disco Street Party. Stars and Stripes Streetfest, Larimer and 21st streets. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free (admission), $20 (headphone rentals).

Responsibility Release Party. Stain'd Arts and Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 7-9 p.m. Free.

Silent Disco Street Party III. Stars and Stripes Streetfest, Larimer and 21st streets. 9 p.m.-midnight a.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration recommended for headphones.

Sports and fitness

*Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM, or listen at KOA 850 AM. 8:10 p.m. 

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Saturday

Just for fun

2021 Colorado Tiny House Festival. Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.

Horseshoe Market. Berkeley Chapel, 4345 W. 46th Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 3-8 p.m. No cover.

Tattered Cover All Star Game: Colorado Rockies 2021. Tattered Cover at McGregor Square, 1991 Wazee St. 3:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Comedy and theater

Adam Cayton-Holland. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24.

Denver Comedy Underground: Caleb Synan. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 5-10 p.m. $8-35.

Art, culture and media

Loving You: Documenting Kia Lopez and Chella Man. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Times vary. Free. Advanced registration required.

Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.

Open Paint: You be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Noon-2 p.m. $25 (includes one drink).

In-Studio and Online: Sangria Saturday: Butterfly. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person, includes one drink).

Eats and drinks

City Park Farmers Market. Denver East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Union Station Farmers Market. 1701 Wynkoop Plaza. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

University Hills Summer Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Colorado Fresh Markets - Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

Northside Market. The Monkey Barrel, 4401 Tejon St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

Music and nightlife

The Avett Brothers. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7:30 p.m. $59.95-99.50.

Parker McCollum with Josh Abbott Band. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. $25-45.01.

Lost City Live: Jen Korte + Jessica DeNicola with Monica Marie LaBonte. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Court. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.

JQA by Aaron Posner. Butterfly Effect Theatre Company of Colorado at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn. 7 p.m. Free.

Daniel Rodriguez featuring Covenhoven. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. (doors open). $15.

Silent Disco Street Party. Stars and Stripes Streetfest, Larimer and 21st streets. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free (admission), $20 (headphone rentals).

Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Rage & Public Enemy - A DJ Tribute to the Great. Larimer Records Cafe, 1445 Larimer St. 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

Sports and fitness

Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. $17.

MLB All-Star 5k. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. 9 a.m. $25-40.

*Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM, or listen at KOA 850 AM. 8:10 p.m. 

Sunday

Just for fun

2021 Colorado Tiny House Festival. 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15.

Tattered Cover All Star Game: Grassroots Baseball. Tattered Cover at McGregor Square, 1991 Wazee St. 4 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Comedy and theater

Sam Tallent. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $15.

Art, culture and media

Open Paint: You be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Noon-2 p.m. $25 (includes one drink).

Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.

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

Wooden Colorado. Canvas and Cocktails and Halfpenny Brewing Company, 5150 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial. 1 p.m. $40 (includes one drink).

In-Studio and Online: Sangria Sunday: Honey I'm Gnome Canvas Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person, includes one drink).

Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series: The Sandlot. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 7:15 p.m. (gates open). $25 per car.

Eats and drinks

South Pearl Street Farmers Market. South Pearl Street between Iowa Avenue and Arkansas Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

People + Produce: A Farmers Market Series. TheBigWonderful, 6785 E. Chenango Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-3 p.m. No cover.

*Online Class: Calling All Curry Lovers. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 4-5:30 p.m. $40.

Music and nightlife

LoDo Rocks the Block. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., and Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-2 p.m and 3-5 p.m. (Union Station), 6-10 p.m. (Dairy Block Alley). Free.

Dog Days of Summer - Sunday Bluegrass and Bloody Mary Bar. EastFax Tap, 8001 E. Colfax Ave. 12:30-3:30 p.m. No cover, $20 (all you can drink Bloody Mary's).

Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.

SUCH. City Park Jazz, 2001 Steel St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

The Avett Brothers. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6:30 p.m. $59.95-99.50.

Daniel Rodriguez featuring Extra Gold. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $15.

Sports and fitness

Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. $17.

All-Star Futures Game. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 11 a.m. (gates open). Prices vary.

*Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM, or listen at KOA 850 AM. 2:10 p.m. 

MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 4 p.m. Prices vary.

MLB Draft. Bellco Theatre at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 5 p.m. Prices vary.

All weekend

Just for fun

Play Ball Park. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

Pop-Up Shop: Tattered Cover All Star Game. Tattered Cover at McGregor Square, 1991 Wazee St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.

Glamp AF Summer Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 3-8 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.

Art, culture and media

*Americas COVID-19 Memorial. The Biennial, online. Anytime. Free.

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

Radiant Season: Paintings by Kevin Sloan. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$15.

Birdly Virtual Reality Experience: Jurassic Flight. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday) and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). $8-9 in addition to admission to the museum. Advanced tickets required for timed entry.

Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday) and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). $7-9 in addition to admission to the museum. Advanced tickets required for timed entry.

Each/Other. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.

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.

Ford Model T 1909-1927 "See the Many Colors." Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and noon-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free-$14.

Salvador Dali: Gardens of the Mind. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $11-15.

Van Gogh Alive. The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children ages 4 and under), $25 (children ages 5-18 or college students), $35 (adults).

Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

Jamie Carrejo: Waiting. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

Keith Haring: Grace House Mural. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

Eats and drinks

Grüvi Pop-Up. 1455 S. Pearl St. 3-10 p.m. (Friday), Noon-10 p.m. (Saturday), and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.

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

Music and nightlife

*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.

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