Things to do in Denver this weekend, Jan. 28-30

Embrace your inner child and win art prizes at Understudy’s artist-designed arcade.
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An “immersive” pinball experience by Ryan Policky for Understudy’s ARTcade installation. Dec. 7, 2021.
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By Cassidy Ritter

This is the last weekend to let out your inner child at ARTcade, an artist-designed arcade with claw machines, pinball, and more. It's also the last weekend to visit Jason Moran's Bathing the Room with Blues exhibit at MCA Denver.

Other weekend activities include a comedy show at Chaos Bloom Theater, city walking tours, a Latin Dance Expo, and a Boutique Warehouse Sale at Number 38 on Sunday.

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 

Just for fun

*The Denver Art Tour. Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St. 10 a.m. Free (children five and younger), $40 (ages 6-11), $45 (12 and up).

Comedy and theater

John Heffron. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $31. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Randy Liedtke. 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Matteo Lane. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Art, culture and media

6th Annual No Show Exhibit. Bitfactory Gallery, 851 Santa Fe Dr. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Smoking Mirrors. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-6 p.m. Free (members, children 13 and under), $5 (students, seniors, artists, teachers and military members), $8 (general admission).

Perception Shift. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Fresh Perspectives. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Eats and drinks

Outer Range's Fifth Anniversary Tap Takeover. Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.

Beautiful Breads and Brunch: A Laminated Dough Two-Day Workshop. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $160.

Music and nightlife

*Casey Russell. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.

*Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks: Diplo, Sofi Tukker. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. Starting at $49.95.

Suzanne Santo with Izzi Ray. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Sports and fitness

*Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans. Watch on ATL2 or listen at 950 AM. 6 p.m. 

*Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks. Watch on ATL or NBCSCH. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday

Just for fun

Global DEI: Latin Dance Expo. Hyatt Regency, 13200 E. 14th Place, Aurora. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $25-200.

Our Lady of Flea Markets. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 1-5 p.m. No cover.

*Live Stream with Isabel Allende. Tattered Cover, online. 5 p.m. Free Advanced registration required.

MJ Mansion Drag Show. Marijuana Mansion, 1244 Grant St. 8-10 p.m. $25.

Comedy and theater

Bobcat Goldthwait & Dana Gould. The Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $35.

John Heffron. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $31. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Relationsh*t. Chaos Bloom Theater, 70 S. Broadway. 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. $10. Advanced registration recommended.

Randy Liedtke. 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.

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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).

*In-Studio and Online: Cute as a Button. 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, includes free drink), $40 (in-studio, adults, includes free drink).

Fresh Perspectives. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

6th Annual No Show Exhibit. Bitfactory Gallery, 851 Santa Fe Dr. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

Smoking Mirrors. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-5 p.m. Free (members, children 13 and under), $5 (students, seniors, artists, teachers and military members), $8 (general admission).

Perception Shift. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

*In-Studio and Online: Midnight Garden. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, children ages 12 and under, includes free drink), $40 (in-studio, adults, includes free drink).

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

Eats and drinks

Beautiful Breads and Brunch: A Laminated Dough Two-Day Workshop- Day 2. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $160.

Couples Class: Middle Eastern Cuisine. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $170.

January Winery Tour & Barrel Tasting. Deep Roots Wintery & Bistro - RiNo, 2875 Blake St. 1-2 p.m. $25.

Music and nightlife

*Elle Michelle's Grateful Holler & Ain't From Here Band. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required.

Barre Chord Bangers - Tony Hawks Pro Skater Tribute. Moe's Original BBQ and Bowl, 3295 S. Broadway, Englewood. 7 p.m. (doors open). $12-18.

Sub-ID. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m.-midnight. $20. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Sports and fitness

Colorado Mammoth vs. Vancouver Warriors. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

Sunday

Just for fun

*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).

Global DEI: Latin Dance Expo. Hyatt Regency, 13200 E. 14th Place, Aurora. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-200.

Boutique Warehouse Sale. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free (general admission after 1 p.m.), $15 (general admission, entry at 11 a.m., includes free drink), $25 (VIP, includes 9 a.m. entry, free drink and tote bag). Proof of vaccination required for entry.

Meet Your Local Colorado Writer: JB Teller. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. 2 p.m. Free.

Meet Your Local Colorado Writer: Michal McDowell. Tattered Cover, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 2 p.m. Free.

*Denver Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades and Drawing. Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventures, online. 7-10 p.m. Free.

Comedy and theater

High School Confidential. Stories on Stage at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr. 2 p.m. $22.

Art, culture and media

*In-Studio and Online: Blue Bicycle. 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).

*In-Studio and Online: Owl Always Love You. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials),  $35 (children, in-studio, includes free drink), $40 (adults, in-studio, includes free drink).

The Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6-11 p.m. Free.

*40 West ArtLine. 40 West Arts District along West Colfax Avenue and the W Line in Lakewood. Anytime. Free.

Eat and drinks

Wake Up & Bake. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $119.

Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 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

Baby Goat Yoga. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 Forest St. 1-2 p.m. $30.

*Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks. Watch on ATL or listen at 950 AM. 5 p.m. 

Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL2. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.

All weekend

Just for fun

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

BEYOND Laser Light Experience. International Church of Cannabis, 400 S. Logan St. Noon. $10-40.

ARTcade. Understudy at the Convention Center, 700 14th St. Noon-8 p.m. Free-$0.50 per game.

Selfie@Stanley. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). $18-20. Advanced registration required.

*Support Residents Affected by Marshall and Middle Fork Fires. Online. Anytime. 

Art, culture and media

*Orchid Showcase and Photo Contest. 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.

Demonstrating Artists with R. Alan Brooks and Joylon Yates. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.

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). Free (members and kids 18 and under), $10 (non-members).

Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.

Kids Dream Family Film Series: Tom & Jerry. Movie Tavern, 18605 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. 11 a.m. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). $3.

Relevant Galleries - David Yarrow. Relevant Galleries, 170 Clayton Lane. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free.

Convergence Station. Meow Wolf Denver, 1338 1st St. 10 a.m.-midnight. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday). $40-45.

Josef Hoffman's Vienna. Kirkland Museum, 1201 Bannock St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free (members), $8 (seniors, teachers, students, active duty military), $10 (general admission).

Deborah Roberts: I'm. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free (members and kids 18 and under), $10 (non-members).

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.

*Y/OUR Denver Photography Exhibit. Colorado Photographic Arts Center, online. Anytime. Free.

Eats and drinks

*UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival. Parfait Park, 725 10th St., Golden. 4-10:30 p.m. (Friday), 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. (Satuday), and 11:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Sunday). $15-450. Friday and Saturday night shows are held in heated tents, therefore, proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry to night shows.

*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).

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

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