By Cassidy Ritter
Denver, we've got a packed weekend ahead of us with plenty of events to celebrate Black History Month, an early Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl. Start the weekend off right with a Winter Bike to Work Day celebration on Friday and end it with a Valentine's Day Cookie Pairing or Super Bowl watch party. Read on for more events!
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
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver Walking Tours, 10 a.m. Free.
Free Market: San Valentino Aperitivo. Milk Market, 1801 Blake St. 2-6 p.m. No cover.
Floral Friday's Pop-Up. Plantus Potum at The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 3-7 p.m. Prices vary.
Murder at the Brown Palace - A Deadly Engagement. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St. 6-9:30 p.m. $150-600.
Comedy and theater
Matthew Broussard. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
The Sound Inside. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $36-40.
*Fireflies. Vintage Theatre, online. 7:30 p.m. $20.
Nerd Roast: Roast of Spider Man. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Chris Redd. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Cara Connors: Straight For Pay. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $15. 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).
Pet Portraits. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
Valentine's Day Pottery Painting. Potter's Touch Denver at Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 6-9 p.m. $20-85.
Little Bit of Love Showcase & Opening Reception. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 6-9 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
*In-Studio and Online: Aurora Wood Panel. 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
Couples Class: Tastes of Tokyo. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $185 (for two).
Music and nightlife
DJ House Party: Cinco & GUDKNGHT. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
The Reckless Folk. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
History of African American Music. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. 7:30 p.m. $23-25.
New Ben Franklin's 14th Annual Waylon Jennings Tribute Show. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Open House with GUDKNGHT, RCKY CHVS, Cinco, Zenith, Zeos. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). Free.
The Fungineers. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Winter Bike to Work Day Morning Celebration. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St. 7-9 a.m. Free.
*Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics. Watch on ATL or NBA TV, or listen at 92.5 FM. 5:30 p.m.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Calgary Roughnecks. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m.
Saturday
Just for fun
Colorado Garden & Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m. $8-10.
The Block Party: A Market For Us, By Us. Clayton Members Club & Hotel, 233 Clayton St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Valentine's Floral Pop Up Shop. Plantus Potum at The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Valentine's BAZAAR. Belmar Indoor Shopping Hall, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood. Noon-6 p.m. Free (general admission), $15 (bottomless mimosas for two hours), $30 (wine tasting).
Bingo Bout. Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St. 5-8 p.m. Free (ages 12 and under), $15 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Murder at the Brown Palace - A Deadly Engagement. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St. 6-9:30 p.m. $150-600.
Comedy and theater
Matthew Broussard. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Shakespeare in Love. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. 7:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults).
The Sound Inside. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $40-45.
Richard Douglas Jones. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company: The 2022 Lunar New Year of the Water Tiger. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. 8 p.m. $35-45.
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: I Love You Slow Much (New). 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: Love Tree. 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).
Valentine's Painting Workshop. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 3-6 p.m. Free.
Eats and drinks
Brunch with Rico. Barbed Wire Reef, 4499 W. 38th Ave. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
Valentine's Winery Tour & Barrel Tasting. Deep Roots Winery & Bistro RiNo, 2875 Blake St. 1-2 p.m. $35.
Valentine's Day Dinner. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25.
Couples Valentine's Class: Small Plates for All Day Dining. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $200 (for two).
Valentine's Celebration. Toro, 150 Clayton Lane. Times vary. $150 (for two).
Music and nightlife
Walker Williams Band & Dylan Kishner Band. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
Live Music with Danny Fantastic. The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 6-8 p.m.
Jen Korte & The Loss, Britt Devens, ELLSWORTH. Lost Lake, 3602 E. Colfax. 7 p.m. (doors open). $12 (in advance), $15 (day of).
History of African American Music. Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Pkwy., Northglenn. 7:30 p.m. $23-25.
Open House with Warner Case, PARMAJAWN, iivx, STLLR, Sam Kahn, Emerald Wells, Airtrafique. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). Free.
Bleeding Hearts: A Gothic Valentine's Day. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. (doors open). $5.
Sports and fitness
Baby Goat Yoga. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 11 a.m.-noon. $30.
Cupid's Undie Run. Stoney's Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St. Noon-4 p.m. $50.
*Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
Colorado Garden & Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m. $8-10.
*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).
Valentine's Floral Pop Up Shop. Plantus Potum at The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
Valentine's BAZAAR. Belmar Indoor Shopping Hall, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (general admission), $15 (bottomless mimosas for two hours), $30 (wine tasting).
*Denver Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades and Drawing. Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventures, online. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Living Outside the Box. Stories on Stage at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr. 2 p.m. $22.
Goatflix & Chill: The NeverEnding Story. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 6-8 p.m. $15.
Art, culture and media
*In-Studio and Online: Otterly in Love. 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).
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-7 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
Lumonics Second Sunday Guided Tour. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave. 1 p.m. Free. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
*In-Studio and Online: Happy. 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.
*In-Studio and Online: Deep Colorful Trees. 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.
Valentine's Day Cookie Pairing. FlyteCo Brewing, 4499 W. 38th Ave. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $16.50 (one flight), $30 (two flights).
Super Bowl Sunday + Super Throwback Bowl. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Galentine's Day Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Super Bowl Sunday. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 4-10 p.m. No cover.
Couples Valentine's Class: A Celebration of Love. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $200 (for two).
Music and nightlife
My Bloody Valentine Day Show. Lost Lake, 3602 E. Colfax. 3 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Live Music with Danny Fantastic. The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 6-8 p.m.
Sports and fitness
Cupid's Baby Goat Yoga. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 11 a.m.-noon $30.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars. Watch on BSSW+ or ALT. Noon.
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.
Monster Jam. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 6-7 p.m. (Friday), Noon-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. (Saturday), Noon-1 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Family Make and Take: Garden Valentines. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 6:30 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $12 (members), $15 (non-members). Reservations required.
*Support Residents Affected by Marshall and Middle Fork Fires. Online. Anytime.
Comedy and theater
Fireflies. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults).
*High School Confidential. Stories on Stage, online. Anytime. $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.
Side Stories 2022: Love Stories. Multiple locations from 28th and Walnut to 33rd and Larimer St. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Free.
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
Diá de San Valentin Dinner. Tamayo, 1400 Larimer St. Times vary. $60 (per person). Advanced registration recommended.
*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.
