By Cassidy Ritter
The wait is finally over. Meow Wolf Denver opens today! Although tickets for this weekend are sold out, there are plenty of other happenings in Denver. Weekend-long activities include the 2021 Colorado Fall Home Show -- which is back in person this year -- a Denver Tattoo Convention, and an Oktoberfest Fall Market at Dairy Block. There's also a Denver Arts Festival in Central Park on Saturday and Sunday.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.
Friday
Just for fun
2021 Colorado Fall Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 (seniors), $10 (adults).
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.
Denver Tattoo Arts Convention. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 3-11 p.m. $22 (per day), $45 (three-day pass).
Night Bazaar: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Taste of Vail. Various locations throughout Vail. Times vary. Prices vary by event.
Comedy and theater
Christopher Titus. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sean Patton. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
The Lifespan of a Fact. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
New American Arts Festival. Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, and The Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Noon-4 p.m. (Fletcher Plaza), 5-8 p.m. (Vintage Theatre). Free. Advanced registration required.
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: Northern Lights Lake. 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.
Eats and drinks
Couples Class: In Love in Paris. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two people).
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series: Annie Booth. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
Lost City Live: Fables of the Fall with Micah Butler. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Court. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Greensky Bluegrass. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Marc Rebillet. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $35-99.50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Denver Jazz Festival. CMDance at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1400 Curtis St. 8:15 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $119-289.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 5:05 p.m.
Saturday
Just for fun
36th Annual Summerset Festival. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
Colorado Vintage & Air Outdoor Market. 9126 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
Autumn Equinox Art Market. 7310 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
2021 Colorado Fall Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 (seniors), $10 (adults).
Denver Tattoo Arts Convention. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $22 (per day), $45 (three-day pass).
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-7 p.m. No cover.
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
Hispanic Star Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Reception. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Aurora, 13696 E. Illiff Place, Aurora. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration recommended.
Comedy and theater
Sean Patton. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
The Dollop. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 8 p.m. Starting at $37.50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Late Night Comedy Night. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9-11 p.m. Free.
Christopher Titus. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
The Lifespan of a Fact. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Denver Arts Festival. Central Park, 8304 E. 49th Place. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
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.
New American Arts Festival. Fletcher Plaza, 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, and The Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Noon-4 p.m. (Fletcher Plaza), 5-8 p.m. (Vintage Theatre). Free. Advanced registration required.
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.
*Artist Talk: Ana Maria Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. 1 p.m. $7 (member), $10 (non-member).
In-Studio and Online: Colorado River. 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
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.
Lebanese and Middle Eastern Food Festival. St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, 2301 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Suave Fest 2021. Raices Brewing Co., 1401 Zuni St. Noon-6 p.m. $20 (designated drivers 16 and older), $35 (general admission).
Oktoberfest. Seedstock Brewery, 3610 W. Colfax Ave. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
Date Night: End of Summer Southern Soiree. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $109.
Music and nightlife
Westword Music Showcase 2021. RiNo Art District and Mission Ballroom Outdoors, 4242 Wynkoop St. Times vary. $55 (general admission), $100 (VIP early bird).
Denver Jazz Festival. CMDance at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1400 Curtis St. 6:30 p.m.-3 a.m. $119-289.
Greensky Bluegrass. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
New Edition, Boyz II Men and Bell Biv Devoe-An East Coast Family DJ Tribute. Bar Nun, 1225 N. Logan St. 8 p.m. $15-20.
Courtney Marie Andrews. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave. 7 p.m. (doors open). $20.
Silent Disco - Pop vs Hip Hop vs House. Jackson's Denver, 1520 20th St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $39-75.
Sports and fitness
SnowShape - Winter Fitness Series. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 a.m. $17.
The ART Hotel + Black Swan Yoga. The ART Hotel Denver, 1201 Broadway. 9-10 a.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 2:05 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
2021 Colorado Fall Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 (seniors), $10 (adults).
Denver Tattoo Arts Convention. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $22 (per day), $45 (three-day pass).
Oktoberfest Fall Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
303 Beach Party Series. Cherry Creek Reservoir, 4800 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. 1-7 p.m. $20-800.
Art, culture and media
Denver Arts Festival. Central Park, 8304 E. 49th Place. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
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.
Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-5:30 p.m. $15-25.
In-Studio and Online: Lazy Afternoon. 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: Misty Mountains. 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).
Goatflix & Chill: Night at the Museum. RMGY Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 8:30-10:30 p.m. $15.
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. Belleview Station, 6785 E. Chenango Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Espresso Basics. Copper Door Coffee Roasters, 900 W. 1st Ave. 10 a.m.-noon. $30.
Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
The Bloody Mary Festival. Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th St. Noon-3:30 p.m. $49.50. Advanced registration required. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Music and nightlife
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Greensky Bluegrass. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 5:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Pross + Daniel with The Balance and Bailey Elora. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 7 p.m. (doors open). $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Denver Jazz Festival. CMDance at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1400 Curtis St. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $119-289.
Sports and fitness
Vibe Yoga with Rescue Puppies. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10-11 a.m. $15.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM. Listen at KOA 850 AM. 11:05 a.m.
Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on ESPN+, Altitude. Or listen at Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Starting at $29.
All weekend
Just for fun
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.
13th Floor Haunted House. 3400 E. 52nd Ave. Hours vary. General admission starting at $19.99.
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.
Jason Moran: Bathing the Room with Blues. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-5 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $20 (members), $25 (non-members). Advanced registration required.
Deborah Roberts: I'm. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-5 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $20 (members), $25 (non-members).
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
Denver Beer Week. Locations vary. Times vary. Prices vary.
*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.
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that MCA Denver requires proof of vaccination for events, but not for general admission.
