By Cassidy Ritter
Weekend events include several 9/11 memorials, including a new art installation at the Denver International Airport, a 5K and car show.
A handful of museums are opening new exhibits this weekend, including "Spectrum of Being" at Walker Fine Art, two exhibits at MCA Denver, and "Chain Letter" at Union Hall.
Read on for more weekend activities!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.
Friday
Just for fun
9/11 Memorial and Art Instillation. Fire House 35, 25365 E. 75th Ave. 11 a.m. Advanced registration to [email protected] required.
The Hue-Man Experience: Diamond Michael Scott. Tattered Cover McGregor Square, 1991 Wazee St. 6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Night Bazaar: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
*Theme Quiz: Grey's Anatomy. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.
¡Lotería! Comal Heritage Food Incubator, 3455 Ringsby Court. 6-9 p.m. $100.
Comedy and theater
Brandt Tobler. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $22. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Erik Griffin. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $26. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Chain Letter. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 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).
Spectrum of Being. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 5-8 p.m. Free.
In-Studio and Online: Wooden Colorado. 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).
Curiouser and Curiouser Opening. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Exhibition Opening. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7:30-10 p.m. $20 (members), $25 (non-members). Advanced registration required. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Eats and drinks
Mile High Country Q & Brew. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave. 6-10 p.m. $95.
Couples Class: Italian Road Trip - Tuscan Temptations. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series: Jeff Cramer. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
NEEDTOBREATHE. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Daisy's Day Speakeasy. Factory Five Five, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Aurora. 7-9 p.m. $40 (in advance), $45 (at the door).
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 5:05 p.m.
Saturday
Just for fun
2021 Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. Prices vary.
VFW 9644 Remembrance/Patriot Day Car Show and Shine. 2680 W. Hampden Ave., Sheridan. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 3-8 p.m. No cover.
Open Air Bingo. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 5 p.m. (doors open). Free. Advanced registration required. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
New American Arts Festival. MLK Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 6-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground: Andrew Orvedahl. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 6-11 p.m. $10-35.
Brandt Tobler. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $22. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Erik Griffin. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $26. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Fervor: Ana María Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Spectrum of Being. 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.
Chain Letter. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
In-Studio and Online: Harvest Moon. 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
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.
It's Italy (cooking class). The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Denver Seltzerland 2021. Overland Golf Course, 1801 S. Huron St. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $69. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Flavors of 9+CO. Hale Park, 4128 E. 10th Ave. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20-70.
Music and nightlife
Sundown Music Festival: Autograf + Yolanda Be Cool. RiNo Festival Grounds, 3715 Chestnut Place. 5-10 p.m. $29.99-39.
Brandi Charlie with the Colorado Symphony. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Daisy's Day Speakeasy. Factory Five Five, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Aurora. 7-9 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. $40 (in advance), $45 (at the door).
Sports and fitness
9/11 Heroes Run 5k. Great Lawn Park, 101 Yosemite St. 9 a.m. $35 (5k active duty military or first responders), $40 (5k individual registration).
Strength in the City: Denver Health & Wellness Festival. ReelWorks, 1399 35th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $35.
Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Galaxy. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Univision, TUDN and Twitter. 1:30 p.m. Starting at $29.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 4:05 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
Outdoor Colorado Bridal Show. DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Thornton, 82 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $7. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
New American Arts Festival. The Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 3-6 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Stavros Halkias. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Fervor: Ana María Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
32nd Annual Friendship Powwow. Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road. 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.
In-Studio and Online: Flamingo Queen. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, includes one free drink).
Colorado Dahlia. Behind the Scenes Tap House, 10488 W. Centennial Road, Littleton. 2 p.m. $47 (includes one free drink).
In-Studio and Online: Four Seasons. 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.
Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
FreeBear. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 2 p.m. (doors open). Free. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Brandi Charlie with the Colorado Symphony. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Fit + Rock: Adan Summer Yoga. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 11:05 a.m.
All weekend
Just for fun
Arapahoe Libraries Used Book Sale. 6851 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.
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.
*Rare Plant Auction. Fort Collins Nursery, online. Anytime. Prices vary.
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.
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.
