By Cassidy Ritter
Happy weekend, Denver!
This weekend is jam packed with various festivals, including the Cherry Creek Food & Wine Festival, a Carnation Festival in Wheat Ridge and the 2nd Annual Taste of the Middle East Festival. Other activities to keep you entertained include live music and a laser light show in Centennial, yoga and beer (or ice cream) events, Monster Jam, and so much more.
Stay safe out there!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.
Friday
Just for fun
Night Bazaar: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground: Barbara Gray. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 7-9:30 p.m. $10-35.
Dry Bar Comedy Live. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.
Rockpile Stand Up: Friday the 13th. Wide Right, 2100 Curtis St. 8:30 p.m. $7-42.
Art, culture and media
Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $15-25.
Experimental Expressions. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Matter is Minimum. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
In Studio and Online: EndCAN & Breaking Silence Fundraiser Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series: Zootopia. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 8 p.m. $25 per car.
Eats and drinks
Stanley Farm & Flea. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Cherry Creek North Food & Wine Festival. Cherry Creek North, 2401 E. 2nd Ave. Noon-9 p.m. $5-240 (varies by restaurant).
Couples Class: Restaurant At Home. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $136 (for two people).
Lady Nomada Grand Opening with Brad Corrigan and the Waves. Olde Town Arvada, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 9 p.m. $25, $125 (VIP, includes two free margaritas and signed poster).
Music and nightlife
Jerry & Joy: Acoustic Duo. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, 200 S. Kalamath St. 4:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Lost City Live: Osmium House with Mosses. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Ct. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Wu-Tang Clan with Colorado Symphony. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. $69.95-139.95.
Gin & Jazz with Brothers of Brass. Tracks Rainbow Alley, 3500 Walnut St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $20.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 7:45 p.m.
Saturday
Just for fun
Renaissance Festival. 650 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $11 (children ages 5-12), $25 (adults).
2nd Annual Taste of the Middle East Festival. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. Noon (doors open)-10 p.m. Free (general admission), $100 (VIP).
*Live Stream with Rémy Ngamije. Tattered Cover, online. 2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
Second Saturday Street Festival. Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 5-10 p.m. Free.
15th Annual Centennial Under the Stars. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. 6-10 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground: Barbara Gray. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 5:30-10 p.m. $10-35.
Dry Bar Comedy Live. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.
Rockpile Stand Up: Matt Cobos. Wide Right, 2100 Curtis St. 8:30 p.m. $7-42.
Art, culture and media
Experimental Expressions. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.
Matter is Minimum. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Soft Monuments by Kevin Sloan. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
In Studio and Online: Deep Colorful Trees. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
In Studio and Online: Northern Lights. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
The Denver Pancakes & Booze Art Show. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $10 (pre-sale), $15 (at the door). Proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test required.
Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series: The Princess Bride. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 8 p.m. $25 per car.
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.
Cherry Creek North Food & Wine Festival. Cherry Creek North, 2401 E. 2nd Ave. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $5-240 (varies by restaurant).
International Wine Fest. Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St. 1-4 p.m. $75.
Couples Class: Italian Road Trip - Magnificent Milan. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $144 (for two people).
Campout for a Cause. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. 7 p.m.-6 a.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Scott Slay Duo. Breckenridge Brewery, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Noon-3 p.m. No cover.
The Hip Replacements Unplugged. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, 200 S. Kalamath St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
The Dechen Hawk Band. MainStage Brewing Company, 450 Main St., Lyons. 6-9 p.m. No cover.
Lost City Live: Dan Aid and Bennet LeMaster. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Ct. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Slightly Stoopid. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. $52.50-85.
Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains & STP - A DJ Tribute. Bar Nun, 1225 Logan St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $15.
Sports and fitness
Beer & Yoga. 14er Brewing & Beer Garden, 3120 Blake St. 10:30 a.m. $20 (yoga only), $25 (beer and yoga).
*Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 7:05 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
Renaissance Festival. 650 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $11 (children ages 5-12), $25 (adults).
Art, culture and media
Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$15.
Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.
Soft Monuments by Kevin Sloan. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
In Studio and Online: Sangria Sunday - Chasing the Blues Away. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Eats and drinks
Campout for a Cause. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. 8 a.m.-noon. No cover.
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.
Music and nightlife
Sunday Music Series. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Slightly Stoopid. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 4:25 p.m. $52.50-85.
Rock in the Park. City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. 5-8 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
Yoga & Ice Cream. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. 10 a.m. $20 (includes scoop of ice cream).
Meditate & Mingle. Habitual Roots at Little Cheeseman Park, 701-799 High St. 10-11 a.m. $4.44-44.44.
Barre in the Beer Garden. Farm House Restaurant at Breckenridge Brewery, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton. 10-11 a.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 2:05 p.m.
All weekend
Just for fun
Discover Denver on Foot. Colorado State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $2.50.
Distortions Monster World. 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children 5 and younger), $18 (children ages 6-12), $25 (adults). Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. Anderson Park, 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge. 4-11 p.m. (Friday), Noon-11 p.m. (Saturday), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
Monster Jam. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir. 7 p.m. (Friday), 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Saturday), 1 p.m. (Sunday). Starting at $20.
Comedy and theater
*Until the Flood. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. Anytime. Free.
Art, culture and media
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.
Butterflies at Chatfield Farms. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$10. Advanced registration required.
Each/Other. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Salvador Dali: Gardens of the Mind. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 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).
Abstract. Inside Her Studio in the Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.
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.
Threads: Migration Connects Us All. PlatteForum, 1553 Platte St. 1-9 p.m. (Friday), Noon-7 p.m. (Saturday), Noon-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
*Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.
Eats and drinks
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
Music and nightlife
*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
