By Cassidy Ritter
It's the first Friday of the month and you know what that means -- First Friday Art Walks in the Art District on Santa Fe and 40 West Arts. Other weekend happenings include a Virtual Game Night, goat yoga events and Mimosa Fest at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom.
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
Floral Friday's Pop-Up. Plantus Potum at The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 3-7 p.m. Prices vary.
Help Stuff Art Kits for Denver Youth. Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
Author John Darnielle Live. Tattered Cover Colfax, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. 7 p.m. $33 (includes signed book). Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Rocky Laporte. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Adam Clayton-Holland. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Beth Stelling. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
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).
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.
Perception Shift. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 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).
First Friday. 40 West Arts, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. 5-9 p.m. Free.
First Friday Art Walk. Art District on Santa Fe, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
Valentine's Day Pottery Painting. Potter's Touch Denver at Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 6-9 p.m. $20-85.
*In-Studio and Online: Rocky Mountain Bliss. 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
Melvin Brewing's 2022 National 2×4 Day. Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
Couples Class: A Trip to South America. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180.
Music and nightlife
Sarah Slaton & The Great Perhaps. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
Coast to Ghost With Old 40 Bands + Stocks. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Sports and fitness
Blacklight Goat Yoga. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 Forest St. 5-6 p.m. $30.
Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Saturday
Just for fun
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver Walking Tours, 10 a.m. Free.
Lunar New Year Celebration. Truong An Gifts & Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Denver Community Fridges Market. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 1-5 p.m. No cover.
Thatcher Wine Presents The Twelve Monotasks. Tattered Cover - McGregor Square. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Don't Tell Denver (Five Points). Five Points, location revealed after tickets are purchased. 7 p.m. $25. Advanced registration required.
Rocky Laporte. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Beth Stelling. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Adam Clayton-Holland. Denver Comedy Underground, 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.
Art, culture and media
*The Denver Art Tour. Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St. 1 p.m. Free (children five and younger), $40 (ages 6-11), $45 (12 and up).
*In-Studio and Online: PandaMonium. 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: Be Mine Gnome 10×30 Canvas Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (in-studio, children ages 12 and under, includes free drink), $40 (in-studio, adults, includes free drink).
*In-Studio and Online: Colorado Welcome Wood Sign. 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
Brunch with Rico. Barbed Wire Reef, 4499 W. 38th Ave. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
Perfect Pasta and Gnocchi. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $85.
Culinary Date Night: France. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9 p.m. $119 (per person).
Music and nightlife
Emery Adeline Trio & Dusty Gren Bones Band. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
Cedric Burnside with Augustus. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $25.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Mammoth vs. Calgary Roughnecks. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+ and 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).
Fashion & Bubbles. Fashion Factory at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Lunar New Year Celebration & Street Food Fair. KUTEA - Boba Milk Tea & Vietnamese Desserts, 1147 S. Federal Blvd. Noon. No cover.
*Denver Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades and Drawing. Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventures, online. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Goatflix & Chill: Nacho Libre. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 6-8 p.m. $15.
Art, culture and media
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-7 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
The Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 7 p.m. Free.
*In-Studio and Online: Float On. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 ( in-studio).
Eat and drinks
Brunch with Rico. Barbed Wire Reef, 4499 W. 38th Ave. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
Mimosa Fest. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 11 a.m. $15 (in advance, includes one free mimosa), $20 (day of the event, includes one free mimosa), $45 (in advance, includes three free mimosas), $60 (day of the event, includes three free mimosas).
Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing. Welcome Home Brewery, 19523 Hess Road, Parker. 3-5 p.m. $15.
Music and nightlife
Austen Carroll & Cara Elizabeth. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 4-6 p.m. No cover.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 5-7 p.m. Free.
El Ten Eleven. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $20 (in advance), $25 (day of show). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Baby Goat Yoga. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 11 a.m.-noon $30.
Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or NBA TV, or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
All weekend
Just for fun
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.
Comedy and theater
Kids Dream Family Film Series: Smallfoot. Movie Tavern, 18605 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. 11 a.m. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). $3.
*High School Confidential. Stories on Stage, online. Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 4. $22.
Art, culture and media
*Lovestained Mural by Yazz Atmore. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. Anytime. Free.
*40 West ArtLine. 40 West Arts District along West Colfax Avenue and the W Line in Lakewood. Anytime. Free.
*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.
*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 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.
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.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$18. Advanced registration recommended 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.
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).
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
Max Taps Centennial Grand Opening Weekend. Max Taps Centennial, 11405 E. Briarwood Ave., Centennial. Noon-9 p.m. No cover.
*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.
