Things to do in Denver this weekend, Jan. 7-9

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Felix Merino walks eleven dogs at City Park. Jan. 4, 2022.
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By Cassidy Ritter

Get ready to kick back this weekend by attending an in-person event like the National Western Stock Show or an art exhibit (Saturday is the last day to visit the Zona Rosa exhibit at K Contemporary). You can also attend an online event from the comfort of your home like a painting or cooking class. 

Also, as COVID-19 cases ramp up across the metro and mask mandates are still in place, we decided to update our listings. Events with an * indicate the event is taking place virtually or outdoors. 

Friday 

Comedy and theater

Don't Tell Denver (Five Points). Five Points, location revealed after tickets are purchased. 7 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination required for entry. Advanced registration required. 

Michael Rapaport. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-45. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry. 

Brad Williams. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $36.  Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry. 

Denver Comedy Underground: Akeem Woods. 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Hit and Run: Musical Improv. RISE Comedy, 1260 22nd St. 8-9 p.m. $12.

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.

Voices of the Desert. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District from 13th Avenue to Alameda Avenue and Kalamath Street to Inca Street. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 

*In-Studio and Online: January Frost. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $45 (in-studio).

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Eats and drinks

Couples Class: Bison and Bourbon. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $190 (for two).

Music and nightlife

*Live Music in the Alley. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Bison Days: Trent Tomlinson. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 7-9 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.

Rally 'Round the Family. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $17.50. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Sports and fitness

Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

*Colorado Mammoth vs. Vancouver Warriors. Watch on ESPN+. 8:30 p.m. 

Saturday

Just for fun

*Capital Hill History and Ghost Tour. Capitol Hill. 10 a.m.-noon. $18 (children ages 6-12), $20 (seniors ages 65 and up), $22 (adults ages 13-64).

National Western Stock Show. Denver Coliseum, 4655 Humboldt St. Times vary by event. Free-$25 (grounds admission), prices vary by event.

Comedy and theater

Michael Rapaport. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-45. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry. 

Brad Williams. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $36.  Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry. 

Denver Comedy Underground: Akeem Woods. 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15-50. 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. 

Comedian's Power Hour - Drinking Game Comedy Show. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10-11:30 p.m. $15-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Art, culture and media

*In-Studio and Online: Snow Friends. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, children ages 12 and under), $40 (in-studio, adults).

Matter of Time. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Class: Rocky Mountain Wood Panel. Canvas and Cocktails at Resolute Tap & Cellar, 18148 W. 92nd Lane, Arvada. Noon. $52 (includes materials, instruction and a free drink).

Demonstrating Artists with R. Alan Brooks and Joylon Yates. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Noon-3 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.  

Zona Rosa. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Voices of the Desert. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Eats and drinks

Couples Class: Tacos, Tostadas and Anejos. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $190 (for two).

Music and nightlife

Bison Days: Canaan Smith. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.

Staged: Three Deuces Performance Feat. Colin Stranahan. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. $20-25. Advanced registration is required. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Ryan Hutchens. Dry Dock Brewing Company South Dock, 15120 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Khemmis. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Sports and fitness

Butterfly Pavilion Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion,  6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 8 a.m. $10 (non-members), $8 (members). Advanced registration required.   

Latin Dance Class con Carmen Duran. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m. $6. 

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on ESPN or listen at 850 AM or 94.1 FM. 2:30 p.m. Prices vary.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on NHLN, CBC, SN or ALT. 5 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Sunday

Just for fun

Lumonics Guided Tour. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 1 p.m. Free. Proof ov vaccination required for entry.

Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. Denver Coliseum, 4655 Humboldt St. 2 p.m. $46-80. 

National Western Stock Show. Denver Coliseum, 4655 Humboldt St. Times vary by event. Free-$25 (grounds admission), prices vary by event.

Art, culture and media

*In-Studio and Online: Sleepy Gnome (new). Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (children, in-studio, includes free drink), $40 (adults, in-studio, includes free drink).

Demonstrating Artists with R. Alan Brooks and Joylon Yates. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Noon-3 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.  

*In-Studio and Online: Aurora. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).

Music and nightlife

Bison Days: Aston Lee. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.

Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 5-7 p.m. Free.

Sports and fitness

*Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 5 p.m. 

All weekend

Just for fun

Beauty of the Birdwing. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9-5 p.m. Free-$14.50.

*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver Walking Tours, 10 a.m. Free.

*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). 

*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. 

*Support residents affected by Marshall and Middle Fork fires. Online. Anytime. 

Art, culture and media

*Seeing the Invisible. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required. 

The Indelible Garden. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required. 

The Rise of the Aurora Suburb During the Cold War. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Friday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free. 

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-7 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-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.  

Deborah Roberts: I'm. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 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.

*Denver Public Art Self Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free.

*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.

*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.

Eats and drinks

*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

*Downtown Denver Rink. 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). $7-9 (rentals). 

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.

*Colorado Virtual Distance Challenge - Run, Walk, Hike, Bike. Colorado Brewery Running Series, online. Anytime. $35-164.

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