By Cassidy Ritter
Wow, Denverites, you have a lot of events to choose from this weekend. The Colorado Rockies are back in town and several festivals are taking place across the city. Festivals include the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver Chalk Art Festival on 16th Street Mall and Taste of Colorado.
Make the most out of this long weekend, Denver!
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
Comedy Underground. The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St., Louisville. 8-10 p.m. $15-80.
Brad Williams. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Jay Pharoah. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Experimental Expressions. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Abstract. Inside Her Studio in the Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
Americas COVID-19 Memorial. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. Noon-6 p.m. $5 (students, seniors and military), $8 (general admission).
First Friday Art Walk. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
In Studio and Online: Mountain Sunset. 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).
No Vacancy September First Friday. 3722 Chestnut Place. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series: Moana. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 7:30 p.m. $25 per car.
Eats and drinks
Gourmet on Gore. Vail Village, 241 S. Frontage Road, Vail. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Couples Class: Italian Road Trip - Romance in Rome. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series: Paul Shupack. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
REZZ. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Dom Dolla. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $20-75. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Open House with Bro Candy, Pharm DJ and Ian Douglass. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. (doors open). Free. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves. 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
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. Between Pikes Peak Avenue and Prospect Lake Drive and between South Hancock Avenue and South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs. 5:30-10 a.m. and 3:30-10 p.m. Free admission, paid parking (cash only).
Taste of Colorado. 16th Street Mall, 1001 16th St. Mall. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground: Stephen Agyei. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 6-11 p.m. $10-35.
Jay Pharoah. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Relationsh*t. Chaos Bloom, 70 S. Broadway. 8-9 p.m. $10.
Brad Williams. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:30 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 2500 E. 1st Ave. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Experimental Expressions. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Americas COVID-19 Memorial. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. Noon-5 p.m. $5 (students, seniors and military), $8 (general admission).
Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.
In Studio and Online: Broncos Sunset. 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: Colorful Trees. 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: Goonies Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton. 7:30 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.
Gourmet on Gore. Vail Village, 241 S. Frontage Road, Vail. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Castle Rock Brew Fest Under the Stars. Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock. 4-9:30 p.m. $49-79.
Couples Class: Caribbean Bites. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Music and nightlife
Down in Denver. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. Noon (doors open). $15 (day pass), $30 (weekend pass). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Denver Municipal Band Concert. Central Park South Green/Founders' Green, 7601 29th Ave. 6 p.m. Free.
Said the Sky. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
N*SYNC, Backstreet Boys & NKOTB - A Very Cheesy DJ Tribute to the Boy Bands. Bar Nun, 1225 N. Logan St. 8-11:30 p.m. $10-20.
DECA. Your Mom's House, 608 E. 13th Ave. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $15-230.
Sports and fitness
NFL Legend DeMarcus Ware Bodyweight Workout Class. JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane. 6-6:45 a.m. $50 (virtual livestream), $75 (in-person). Advanced registration recommended.
Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM or KNRV 1150. 6:10 p.m. Starting at $10.
*Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes. Watch on UniMas, TUDN and Twitter. 8 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. Between Pikes Peak Avenue and Prospect Lake Drive and between South Hancock Avenue and South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs. 5:30-10 a.m. and 3:30-10 p.m. Free admission, paid parking (cash only).
Denver Chalk Art Festival. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, University Boulevard and 1st Avenue. Anytime. Free.
Taste of Colorado. 16th Street Mall, 1001 16th St. Mall. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Eternal Vintage Market. Goldspot Brewing Company, 4970 Lowell Blvd. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Jay Pharoah. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 2500 E. 1st Ave. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.
In Studio and Online: Wacky Alpaca. 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: (New) Metallic Welcome Wood Sign. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $47 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Independence Day Poetry Slam or Vegan Pig Roast. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6:30-10 p.m. Free.
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.
Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Gourmet on Gore. Vail Village, 241 S. Frontage Road, Vail. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Colorado Wine & Cake Pop Release Party. Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration recommended.
Music and nightlife
Down in Denver. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. Noon (doors open). $15 (day pass), $30 (weekend pass). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Jonas Brothers with Kelsea Ballerini. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
The 18th Annual All White Attire Party Hosted By Lil Wayne and Von Miller. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8:30 p.m. (doors open). $75-$175. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Sports and fitness
Puppies, Yoga & Wine. The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St. Noon-2 p.m. $5-30.
Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves. 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.
Monday
Just for fun
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. Between Pikes Peak Avenue and Prospect Lake Drive and between South Hancock Avenue and South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs. 5:30-9 a.m. Free admission, paid parking (cash only).
Taste of Colorado. 16th Street Mall, 1001 16th St. Mall. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover.
Art, culture and media
Denver Chalk Art Festival. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, University Boulevard and 1st Avenue. Anytime. Free.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 2500 E. 1st Ave. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Music and nightlife
Down in Denver. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. Noon (doors open). $15 (day pass), $30 (weekend pass). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
GRIZ. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants. 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 $8.
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. (Monday-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
The Denver Art Tour. Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Free (children five and younger), $40 (ages 6-11), $45 (12 and up).
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-Monday). $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-Monday). $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.
Simphiwe Ndzube. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
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), Closed on Monday. Free (children ages 4 and under), $25 (children ages 5-18 or college students), $35 (adults).
Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Monday-Saturday) and noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.
*Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
Deviation Distilling Grand Opening. Deviation Distilling, 1821 Blake St. 1-10 p.m. (Friday), noon-10 p.m. (Saturday), 1-9 p.m. (Sunday), 1-9 p.m. (Monday). No cover.
Music and nightlife
*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
*Livestream: Opera in the Park. Facebook. 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.
