By Cassidy Ritter
Happy Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (on Sunday), Denver!
Once you're done gobbling up turkey, ham and delicious sides, support small businesses at various holiday markets around town. This is also the opening weekend for the Denver Zoo Lights and Trail of Lights. (If you're looking for more holiday happenings, check out this list from Maggie or read below.)
It's also the last weekend for Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is performing A Christmas Carol.
Whatever you get up to this weekend, make it a good one! Oh, and don't forget your mask.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.
Friday
Just for fun
Grand Illumination. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Dean Delray. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $23. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
A Christmas Carol. Denver Center for the Performing Arts at the Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street. 7:30 p.m. $40-90. Proof of vaccination required for guests 12 and older, negative COVID-19 test or vaccination required for children under 12.
John Novosad. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $22. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Denver Comedy Underground: Jordan Doll. 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $10-35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
American Son. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $36-40.
Art, culture and media
Matter of Time. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Zona Rosa. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Film on the Rocks Holiday Drive In: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 4:30 p.m. $59. Proof of vaccination required.
In-Studio and Online: Tree Toppers. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children under 12, in-studio, includes one free drink), $35(adults, in-studio, includes one free drink).
In-Studio and Online: Magical Colorado. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).
Film on the Rocks Holiday Drive In: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 p.m. $59. Proof of vaccination required.
Eats and drinks
Date Night: Paris Bistro. Sur la Table SouthGlenn, 6853 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $79.
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
Woody Creek Presents: Post-Thanksgiving Pajama Party. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 4-11 p.m. No cover.
Taylor Fest. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $16-20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL2. 5:30 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or NBA TV, or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Starting at $35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Saturday
Just for fun
Mochas and Merch. Milly's Community Cafe, 15600 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Horseshoe Holiday Market. 4751 Broadway St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
RiNo Holiday Bazaar 2021. Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (general admission).
Olde Town Arvada Tree Lighting. Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Merry & Bright Lights Show. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 5-10 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
A Christmas Carol. Denver Center for the Performing Arts at the Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $40-90. Proof of vaccination required for guests 12 and older, negative COVID-19 test or vaccination required for children under 12.
Nikki Glasser. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Dean Delray. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $23. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
American Son. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $40-45.
John Novosad. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $22. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Denver Comedy Underground: Jordan Doll. 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $10-35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Midnight Mass: Secret Comedy Show in the Basement of a Church. 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $10-35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
In-Studio and Online: Christmas Countdown. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children under 12, in-studio, includes one free drink), $35 (adults, in-studio, includes one free drink).
Matter of Time. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Zona Rosa. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Film on the Rocks Holiday Drive In: Polar Express. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 4:30 p.m. $59. Proof of vaccination required.
In-Studio and Online: Christmas Spirit. 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).
Goatflix & Chill: Elf. RMGY Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 7-10 p.m. $15. Advanced registration recommended.
Film on the Rocks Holiday Drive In: Die Hard. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 p.m. $59. Proof of vaccination required.
Eats and drinks
Build & Take: Winter Wonderland 3 Layer Cake. Sur la Table SouthGlenn, 6853 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 9 a.m. $89.
Music and nightlife
Grant Livingston and Friends & Strange Americans. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
The Jingle Belles: Holiday Carolers. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
At Last -- A Tribute to Etta James. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. $15-89. Proof of vaccination required.
Sports and fitness
Latin Dance Class con Carmen Duran. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m. $6.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Nashville Predators. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL. 7 p.m. Starting at $35. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Sunday
Just for fun
RiNo Holiday Bazaar 2021. Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (general admission).
NFL Sunday Funday. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Gart Plaza, 299 Milwaukee St. 5 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
A Christmas Carol. Denver Center for the Performing Arts at the Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $40-90. Proof of vaccination required for guests 12 and older, negative COVID-19 test or vaccination required for children under 12.
American Son. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 2 p.m. $40-45.
Dean Delray. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
In-Studio and Online: Gnome for the Holidays. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $30 (children 12 and under, in-studio), $35 (adults in-studio, includes one drink).
All is Calm. Canvas and Cocktails at Behind the Scenes Taphouse, 10488 W. Centennial Road, Littleton. 2 p.m. $48 (includes a free drink).
In-Studio and Online: Red Rocks. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Circle Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (children 12 and under, in-studio), $40 (adults in-studio, includes one drink).
Film on the Rocks Holiday Drive In: Home Alone. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 4:30 p.m. $59. Proof of vaccination required.
Goatflix & Chill: Home Alone. RMGY Studio, 5555 W. Evans Ave. 7-10 p.m. $15. Advanced registration recommended.
Film on the Rocks Holiday Drive In: Gremlins. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7:30 p.m. $59. Proof of vaccination required.
Eats and drinks
Holiday Traditions: Tamales. Sur la Table SouthGlenn, 6853 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 10 a.m. $79.
Drag Bingo Brunch. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on CBS, or listen at 850 AM or 94.1 FM. 2:05 p.m. Starting at $73.
All weekend
Just for fun
Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland. Cherry Creek North, 2401 E. 2nd Ave. All day. Free.
Downtown Denver Rink. 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). $7-9 (rentals).
Cherry Creek Holiday Market. Fillmore Plaza at Cherry Creek North, between 1st and 2nd avenues. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover.
Camp Christmas. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $8-25.
Distortions Monster World and Earth Illuminated - Dual Pass. 500 16th St. 3-9 p.m. (Friday), noon-9 p.m. (Saturday), noon-8 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary. Advanced registration recommended.
2nd Annual Après Ski Holiday Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
Denver Christkindlmarkt. 101 W. 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
Olde Town Arvada Holday Makers Market. Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 4-8 p.m. (Fridays) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). No cover.
Blossoms of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 4:30-9 p.m. $18 (non-member children ages 3-15), $19 (members and non-member seniors), $21 (non-member adults).
Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 5-8:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under), $10 (child member), $13 (adult member, senior, student, military or child ages 3-15), $15 (adult). Advanced registration required.
December Delights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 5-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 5-9 p.m. (Sunday). $10-16.
Denver Zoo Lights. Denver Zoo, 2900 E. 23rd Ave. 5-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 5-9 p.m. (Sunday). $15-25. Advanced registration required.
JAAMM Festival. Online and in-person, location varies by event. Time varies by event. Cost varies.
Comedy and theater
*Until the Flood. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. Anytime. Free.
Art, culture and media
Monarch Magic. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children under 2 and members), $9 (children ages 2-12), $11 (seniors 65+), $13 (adults).
Seeing the Invisible. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
Fervor: Ana María Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Of Sky and Ground: Yoshitomo Satio. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Survival of the Slowest. 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). Free (members), $14.95-19.95 (non-members). Advanced tickets required for timed entry.
Convergence Station. Meow Wolf Denver, 1338 1st St. 10 a.m.-midnight. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday). $40-45.
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).
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.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
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.
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). Advanced registration required.
Brighter Than Love. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.
*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.
*Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.
Eats and drinks
Miracle at Denver Union Station. 1701 Wynkoop St. 4 p.m. (Friday) and 2 p.m.-midnight. (Saturday and Sunday). $2 (deposit). Advanced registration required.
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
*Cooking School at Home. Stir Cooking School, online. Anytime. $25.
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 minutes past the hour). $10-25.
