By Cassidy Ritter
Denverites, you made it to the weekend! Let's kick off the weekend with live music or the Colorado Rockies game on Friday, or the Fort Collins Peach Festival on Saturday. Don't forget Saturday and Sunday are your last chance to check out the Renaissance Festival this year.
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
Wild Fire: A Theatrical Concert Honoring Real Colorado Stories. Rendezvous Event Center, 78821 US 40, Winter Park. 7 p.m. $30-100.
Denver Comedy Underground: John Novosad. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 7-9:30 p.m. $10-35.
Maria Bamford. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.
wellRED Comedy Tour. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.
Art, culture and media
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: Full Moon Reflection. 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).
Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series: Ice Age. 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.
Couples Class: Korean Cuisine. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $170 (for two people).
Music and nightlife
Kevin Jones. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, 200 S. Kalamath St. 4:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Pixie & The Partygrass Boys. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 6 p.m. (doors open). Starting at $15. Proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test required.
Lost City Live: Jackson Emmer with Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Ct. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Blake Shelton. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir. 7 p.m. Starting at $59.
Big Wild with Bob Moses, Cannons and Mild Minds. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 6:40 p.m. Starting at $9.
Saturday
Just for fun
Cars & Coffee North Denver. Adams Polishes at Denver Premium Outlets, 13801 Grant St., Thornton. 7-10 a.m. No cover.
Renaissance Festival. 650 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $11 (children ages 5-12), $25 (adults).
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground: John Novosad. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 5:30-10:30 p.m. $10-35.
wellRED Comedy Tour. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:15 p.m. $30.
Maria Bamford. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30.
Gateway Show. International Church of Cannabis, 400 S. Logan St. 9:30-11 p.m. $10 (general admission), $20 (reserved seating), $30 (VIP).
Art, culture and media
Colorado Vintage & Art Outdoor Market. 9126 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
31st Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival. Along 11th Street from Arapahoe to Maple streets, Golden. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
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.
Parade for the People. Begins at City of Cuernavaca Park, 3500 Rockmount Dr., and ends at MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
In Studio and Online: Gold Leaf Elephant. 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: Colorado Home Wood Panel or Canvas. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, canvas option, includes one free drink), $47 (in-studio, wood panel, includes one free drink).
Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series: Deadpool. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 8 p.m. $25 per car. Adults 21 and older only.
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.
A Trip to Bologna. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $85.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival. Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center, 620 Village Rd., Breckenridge. Noon-5 p.m. $15-75.
Music and nightlife
Carnival at River. Animas Immersive Music & Arts Carnival, 3759 Chestnut Pl. Noon-1 a.m. $10.
Reggae on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
Lindsey Giffey. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, 200 S. Kalamath St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
Fort Collins Peach Festival. Holiday Twin Drive-In Theatre, 2206 S. Overland Trail, Fort Collins. 5 p.m. (doors open). $42.50 (general admission).
Hot Summer Nights: ZAPP Evelyn "Champagne" King and Rose Royce. Jammin' 101.5 at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 5:30 p.m. (doors open). $37.50-79.50.
Waking Up the Summer Dance Party: Party Animal Soiree. Secret Dance Addiction at Awake, 2240 Clay St. 6-8 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration recommended.
Lost City Live: Jobi Riccio with Alexa Wildish. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Ct. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Erykah Badu, The Roots & The Fugees - The Ultimate DJ Tribute. Bar Nun, 1225 Logan St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $10-20.
One Flew West with Overslept and Gestalt. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). No cover. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Sports and fitness
Denver Art Run - RiNo. Lustre Pearl Denver, 1315 26th St. 10:45 a.m.-noon. $25.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen on KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 6:10 p.m. Starting at $18.
Colorado Rapids vs. Real Salt Lake. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on ESPN+ and Altitude, or listen on Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM. 7:08 p.m. Starting at $22.
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).
5th Annual Healthy Denver Festival. Sculpture Park at the Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
303 Beach Party Series. Cherry Creek Reservoir at the Marina at Pelican Bay, 4800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. 1-6 p.m. $25-800.
WWE Supershow. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir. 5 p.m. Starting at $35.
Art, culture and media
Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$15.
Rocky Mountain Bliss. Canvas and Cocktails at Campus Lounge, 701 S. University Blvd. 2 p.m. $40 (includes one free drink).
In Studio and Online: Starry Sunflowers. 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).
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: Simply American Cities - The Windy City. The Seasoned Chef, Zoom. 5-6:30 p.m. $32. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
Erinn Peet Lukes. Breckenridge Brewery, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Noon-3 p.m. No cover.
FanDuel FanFest: The Chainsmokers. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Noon-11 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration required.
Sunday Music Series. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Reggae on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
Sonic Alchemy with Knew Standard. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 2 p.m. (doors open). $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 1:10 p.m. Starting at $9.
All weekend
Just for fun
Jenni Kayne Airstream Pop Up. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. 1st Ave. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday).
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.
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.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports and fitness
Beyond: Guided Meditation & Laser Light Experience. The International Church of Cannabis, 400 S. Logan St. Noon-8 p.m. (starts every 20 past the hour). $10-25.
