By Cassidy Ritter
Genghis Con, Denver's annual tabletop gaming convention, makes its return to Denver this weekend. There are also plenty of early Mardi Gras celebrations and live music events taking place across the city, and the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will take place Friday-Sunday at the National Western Complex.
If you're looking for a virtual event, this is the last weekend to check out Y/OUR Denver Photography Exhibit. 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
Floral Fridays . The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 3-7 p.m. Prices vary.
Comedy and theater
Alonzo Bodden. 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.
One People, Many Voices. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance at Northglenn Arts, 1 E. Mem Pkwy., Northglenn. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $18-20. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Steve Rannazzisi. 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
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.
VIRGA. 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).
Colorado Vibes Vol. 7 Opening Reception. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 6-10 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
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: Rainy Park Bench. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $45 (in-studio).
Reenter, Remerg, Reform. The Savoy, 2700 Arapahoe St. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Eats and drinks
Cheers to 6 Years: Anniversary Celebration. Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden. 3 p.m. No cover.
Couples Class: Exotic Flavors From the Polynesian Islands. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $180 (for two).
Whiskey Dinner & Pairing. ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S. Clinton St. 7 p.m. $150 (four-course dinner).
Music and nightlife
Music in the Clouds with Kelly Ann Kerr. Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
DJ House Party: Cinco & GUDKNGHT. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
Robby Peoples. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
Grady Spencer & The Work. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $15.
Mardi Gras - Lowdown Brass Band. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $15. Proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Drive-By Truckers. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $36-40.
Sabo. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Memba - Inevitable Tour with Fabian Mazur, MayFlwr. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 9 p.m. $15.
Open House. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 11 p.m. (doors open). Free. Proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle or watch on ATL. 7 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Saturday
Just for fun
Books & Beer Art Show. Fiction Beer Company, 7101 E. Colfax Ave. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
Spy Bar - Come Dressed to Kill. Stanley Marketplace - Factory Fashion, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9-11 p.m. $20
Comedy and theater
Buffalo Soldiers: The Forgotten Black Army in the West. Denver Public Library, virtual. 1-2 p.m. Free.
Alonzo Bodden. 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.
Steve Rannazzisi. 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
*In-Studio and Online: Colorful Hummingbird. 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.
Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Casa Bonita Art Show. Next Gallery, 6851 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Noon-5 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).
VIRGA. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
*In-Studio and Online: Colorado Reflection. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $45 (in-studio).
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.
Cheers to 6 Years: Anniversary Celebration. Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden. 9 a.m. No cover (for entry), $10-15 (morning workout, includes free pint).
Sweet Saturdays: Cheat Day Breakfast Treats. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $80.
Mastering French Macarons. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $90. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Mardi Gras Rumpus. Call to Arms Brewing Company, 4526 Tennyson St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Saturday Night Out: Cooking with Wine. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $99. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Music and nightlife
Music in the Clouds with Kelly Ann Kerr. Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
Alex Wilkins. Cheluna Brewing Company, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 7-9 p.m. No cover.
The Cycles Game Show with The Green House Band, Kessel Run. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $20.
Dog City Disco. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 7 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Sports with Flaural and Lady Denim. Cervantes' Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 9 p.m. $20.
The Party Portal - Danceportation. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. Midnight-4 a.m. $85. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test 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.
DNYP - PupAsana and Pints. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $37.50 (in advance), $45 (at the door). Advanced registration is recommended.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles FC. Watch on Univision or TUDN. 1:30 p.m.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Saskatchewan Rush. Watch on ESPN+6:30 p.m.
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings. 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.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights. Watch on ALT. 8 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m. Free.
Mrs. Fancy Plants Grand Opening. Mrs. Fancy Plants, 7475 E. Arapahoe Road, Littleton. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
Tesoro Cultural Center's Historic Lecture Series - South to Freedom: Runaway Slaves to Mexico and the Road to the Civil War. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colefax Ave. 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
Goatflix & Chill: Dumb and Dumber. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 6-8 p.m. $15.
Steve Rannazzisi. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $28. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Alonzo Bodden. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $16. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Casa Bonita Art Show. Next Gallery, 6851 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Noon-5 p.m. Free.
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-7 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
*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: Fairytale Castle. 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: Techno Sunset. 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.
Celebrate Mardi Gras: New Orleans Brunch with Hurricane Mimosas. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $99. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Date Night: Bao Buns & Noodles. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $190 (for two). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Music and nightlife
A Brother's Fountain. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Orville Peck. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
*Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m.
All weekend
Just for fun
Genghis Con: Colorado's Premier Tabletop Gaming Convention. Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 E. 14th Place, Aurora. Times vary. Prices vary.
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (Friday), 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (Saturday), 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Sunday). $7-55.
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.
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.
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.
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
*Colorado Virtual Distance Challenge - Run, Walk, Hike, Bike. Colorado Brewery Running Series, online. Anytime. $35-164.
