By Cassidy Ritter
Happy (almost) St. Patrick's Day! Although the holiday officially takes place on Thursday, Denver is celebrating this weekend with a parade, races, bar crawls and more.
Other weekend happenings include an Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit, a Colorado Rapids home game and the beginning of Denver Restaurant Week. The Harlem Globetrotters are also coming to Ball Arena on Saturday.
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. 10 a.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
An Evening of Irish Plays and Prose. Evergreen Players, 27886 Meadow Dr., Evergreen. 7 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (seniors), $25 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Fortune Feimster. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Starting at $29.50. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Friday Night Mic. Western Sky Bar & Tap Room, 4361 S. Broadway, Englewood. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Christopher Titus. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Hamilton. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $59.
Ron Funches. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Zahid Dewji. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $36-40.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 8 p.m. $19-48.
Sam Tallent. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10-11:30 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. 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.
Women of Printmaking. 40 West Arts District, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Art Gallery: Bright Futures Student Exhibit. Parker Arts, 2000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Noon-5 p.m. Free.
VIRGA. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Tiempo y Lugar. 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).
*Lesbian Bar Project Documentary Screening and Q&A. Denver Public Library, online. 3-4 p.m. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
DJ Sierra Myst & DJ Spencerton. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Emo Nite. Summit, 1902 Blake St. 9 p.m. $21.
Ella & Ellington - A Legendary Friendship. Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St. 9:30-11 p.m. $10-20. Advanced registration recommended.
Diamond Saints. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
*Mindfulness and Meditation. Denver Public Library, virtual. 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Colorado Mammoth vs. Panther Lacrosse Club. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Saturday
Just for fun
Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade. Downtown Denver, starts at Wynkoop and 19th streets. 9 a.m.-noon. Free.
St. Patrick's Day Festival. Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Parker Clay Grand Opening. Dairy Block, 1801 Blake St. Noon-7 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Hamilton. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Starting at $59.
An Evening of Irish Plays and Prose. Evergreen Players, 27886 Meadow Dr., Evergreen. 7 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (seniors), $25 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Ron Funches. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Zahid Dewji. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $40-45.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 8 p.m. $19-48.
Christopher Titus. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $32. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sam Tallent. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10-11:30 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. and 1 p.m. Free (children five and younger), $40 (ages 6-11), $45 (12 and up).
*In-Studio and Online: Scatter Kindness. 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.
Women of Printmaking. 40 West Arts District, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Tiempo y Lugar. 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: Rogue One. 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: River Bend Sunset. 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
Shamrock The Block. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover.
NYC Baking. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 10 a.m. $119 (per person).
Chef Spotlight: An Ode to Julia Child with a Twist. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $90.
Classic French Pastries & More. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $90. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Denver St. Patty's Day Bar Crawl. Nola Jane Restaurant and Bar, 1435 Market St., and other venues. 2-8 p.m. $12-20.
Date Night: Japanese Izakaya. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $190 (for two). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Music and nightlife
Summers Baker & DJ Jacoby. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 2-9 p.m. No cover.
Brionne Aigné & Dax Oliver. Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St. 5:30 p.m. (doors open). $20. Advanced registration recommended.
Champagne Drip. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $20 (in advance), $30 (day of). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Valley. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
The Delta Sonics. Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St. 9:30 p.m. $15. Advanced registration recommended.
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.
Harlem Globetrotters. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 1 p.m. Prices vary.
Rocky Mountain Rollergirls March Double-Header Bout. The Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St. 6 p.m. Free (ages 12 and under), $15 (adults).
Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting KC. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on ESPN+ or Altitude TV. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday
Just for fun
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.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
Hamilton. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Starting at $59.
Goatflix & Chill: Lion King. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 6-8 p.m. $15.
Clint Coley. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $20. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Comedy Showcase and Open Mic. The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, 1624 Market St. 7 p.m. Free.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 2 p.m. $40-45.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 8 p.m. $19-48.
Art, culture and media
Open Paint: You Be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 (includes materials and a free drink).
Lumonics Second Sunday Guided Tour. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave. 1 p.m. Free.
*What We're Watching with John Anzalone. Denver Public Library, online. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*In-Studio and Online: Blossom Tree. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, children, includes free drink), $40 ( in-studio, adults, includes free drink).
The Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6-11 p.m. Free.
*In-Studio and Online: Lighthouse. 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.
Risotto & Gnocchi Workshop. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. Noon-3 p.m. $95. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Music and nightlife
Ryan Dart Duo & Andy Citrin. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 1-5:30 p.m. No cover.
Dark Station with Rozu and Opium. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 3 p.m. (doors open). $14.
Doddie. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 7 p.m. $43.75 (in advance), $48 (day of). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle or watch on SNE, SN1 or ATL. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Runnin' of the Green 7k and 2-Mile Walk. Washington Park, near South Downing Street and East Tennessee Avenue. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $37-42 (individuals).
All weekend
Just for fun
Butterfly Quest. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $9.50 (children), $12.50 (seniors), $14.50 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
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.
Comedy and theater
The Other Josh Cohen. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 7:30 p.m. (Friday-Sunday), 2 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). $46. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Art, culture and media
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.
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9-5 p.m. $13.95-18.95. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9-5 p.m. $20.95-27.45. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
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).
Colorado Vibes Vol. 7 Opening Reception. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). Free. Advanced registration required.
Brighter Than Love. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday-Saturday), noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free.
Immersive Frida Kahlo. Lighthouse Denver, 3900 Elati St. Noon-8 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sunday). Starting at $39.99.
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.
Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Casa Bonita Art Show. Next Gallery, 6851 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-10 p.m. (Friday) and noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
Papi, Me and César Chávez. Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday). $17 (students and seniors), $20 (general admission). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
*Denver Public Art Self Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free.
*40 West ArtLine. 40 West Arts District along West Colfax Avenue and the W Line in Lakewood. Anytime. Free.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.
*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
Denver Restaurant Week. Locations vary. Times vary. $25-45. Advanced registration recommended.
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Virtual Distance Challenge - Run, Walk, Hike, Bike. Colorado Brewery Running Series, online. Anytime. $35-164.
