By Cassidy Ritter
The 26th Annual Denver Jewish Film Festival is in full swing this weekend with events taking place in-person and online. Other weekend happenings include the History of African American Music and Mi Casa es Su Casa, a Casa Bonita art show. Also, Sunday is your last chance to ice skate at the Downtown Denver Rink this season.
If you're looking for other ways to stay sane this winter, check out Maggie's guide.
Notes: Events with an * are 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.
Floral Friday's . The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 3-7 p.m. Prices vary.
Comedy and theater
Living Outside the Box. Stories on Stage at Su Teatro, online. 7 p.m. $22.
Jackie Kashian. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Andrew Orvedahl. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
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).
*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).
Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Casa Bonita Art Show. Next Gallery, 6851 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-10 p.m. Free.
*In-Studio and Online: Bubblegum Trees. 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
Yeti Awareness Week. Stanley Beer Hall, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
DJ House Party: Cinco & GUDKNGHT. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
History of African American Music. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood. 7:30 p.m. $23-25.
Jackson Harkness Band. Lost Lake, 3602 E. Colfax. 8 p.m. (doors open). $12.
William Elliott Whitmore. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $23.
Head for the Hills. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $18. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Saturday
Just for fun
Rocky Mountain Record Show. Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St. No cover. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Colorado Motorcycle Expo 2022. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $15 (Sunday only), $25 (weekend pass), $85 (VIP pass).
Plant Pop-Up: Cactus Queen 5280. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Jackie Kashian. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Secret Headliner. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15-50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Iliza. Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St. 10 p.m. Prices vary.
Art, culture and media
*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).
*In-Studio and Online: King of the Jungle. 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).
*In-Studio and Online: Enchanted Rose. 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).
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Eats and drinks
Brunch with Rico. Barbed Wire Reef, 4499 W. 38th Ave. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
Belly Rules: Eat Well. Live Well. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $85.
Cooking with Cast Iron. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $90. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Playa Bowls Grand Opening. Playa Bowls Edgewater, 5845 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. No cover.
Yeti Awareness Week. Stanley Beer Hall, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
Marshall Fire Relief Benefit. The Colorado Keg House, 8001 Arista Place, Broomfield. 4-8 p.m. No cover.
Couples Class: Global Cocktail Party. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $190 (for two).
Music and nightlife
Zoe Berman & Jelie Duo. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
The Orchestrator. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). Free. Proof of vaccine required for entry.
The Cactus Blossoms. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $22.
Denver Birthday Bash for Denver's Baby NICWITIT. 1400 Oneida St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $15-50.
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.
Snowman Stampede Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Hudson Gardens, 6115 Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 9 a.m. $30-65.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres. Watch on SN1 or ALT. 11 a.m.
Live Roller Derby Double Header Mix Up. Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St. 5-9:30 p.m. $20. Advanced registration recommended.
Sunday
Just for fun
Colorado Motorcycle Expo 2022. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $15 (Sunday only), $25 (weekend pass), $85 (VIP pass).
Plant Pop-Up: Cactus Queen 5280. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
*Denver Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades and Drawing. Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventures, online. 7-10 p.m. Free.
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver Walking Tours, 10 a.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Goatflix & Chill: Tommy Boy. 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).
*In-Studio and Online: Colorado River. 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: Calm Before the Storm. 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.
Sunday Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Alex Blocker & Kaitlyn Williams. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Jaguar Stevens, Ian Ehrhart and The Salesmen. Lost Lake, 3602 E. Colfax. 7 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Naked Giants. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 7 p.m. (doors open). 15. Proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Plants, Yoga & Wine. The Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St. 1-3 p.m. $27.
Colorado Mammoth vs. Saskatchewan Rush. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 5 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
All weekend
Just for fun
Colorado Garden & Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m. $8-10.
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
*High School Confidential. Stories on Stage, online. Anytime. $22.
Art, culture and media
26th Annual Denver Jewish Film Festival. Locations vary. Times vary. $13-15 (individual film tickets), $189 (in-person pass), $499 (all-access pass).
*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.
Order & Entropy. CORE New Art Space, 6851 W. Colfax Ave. 5-10 p.m. (Friday) and Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
As I See It. CORE New Art Space, 6851 W. Colfax Ave. 5-10 p.m. (Friday) and Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and 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
*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.
