By Cassidy Ritter
Weekend events are abundant! Friday happenings include the 7th Annual Native Fashion in the City, comedy shows and a Monet-inspired art class. On Saturday, several pubs and breweries are hosting St. Patrick's Day celebrations, and a Green Beer 5k will take place in Longmont. It's also the last weekend to see the Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Casa Bonita Art Show at Next Gallery in Lakewood and participate in Denver Restaurant Week.
Also, as COVID-19 cases decline across Colorado, several Denver-area venues are relaxing their health restrictions. Find out more here.
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
Shakespeare in Love. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 7:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $29 (seniors and military), $34 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Hamilton. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $59.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 7:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $36-40.
Al Jackson. 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.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 8 p.m. $19-48.
Joe Dombrowski. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-60. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Wild Narratives Opening. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 5-8 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.
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).
VIRGA. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Lost at Last: A Solo Exhibition by Imai Yusk. Ryan Joseph Gallery, 2647 W 38th Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
7th Annual Native Fashion in the City. McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. 6 p.m. $30-50.
*In-Studio and Online: Monet. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $45 (in-studio).
Eat and drinks
Couples Class: Spring Dinner Party - Spring Small Plates. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $190 (for two).
Music and nightlife
St. Patrick's Day Party. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 4-11 p.m. No cover.
Friday Night Jazz: 2B3. The Schoolhouse, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $24.
Better Together. Denver Women's Chorus at Central Presbyterian Church, 1600 Sherman St. 7:30-9 p.m. $15 (student), $25 (general admission), $45 (VIP). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Vive Sax. Stampede, 2430 S. Havana St. 8:30 p.m. (doors open). $40.
Vinyl All Night with Denver Rock N' Roll Revival. The Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway. 9-11:55 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
Immersive Frida Kahlo Yoga. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 8:15-9:15 a.m. $54.99.
Oh My Stars! A Monthly Skate Date - Pisces. Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St. 2-10 p.m. $10 (before 5 p.m.), $15 (after 5 p.m.).
*Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers. Watch on ATL or listen at 950 AM. 5:30 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth vs. Vancouver Warriors. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 6 p.m. (pregame concert starts), 7:30 p.m. (game starts). $45-59 (includes pregame Grateful Dead concert).
*Colorado Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks. Watch on NBCSCA or ATL. 8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Just for fun
*Free Denver Tours. Colorado State Capitol front steps, 200 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m. Free.
Plant Pop-Up: Cactus Queen 5280. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Save the Date Queer Wedding Showcase. Moss Denver, 200 N. Santa Fe Dr. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover.
Local Makers Spring Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Reyna Grande Live. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. 5 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
2nd Annual Purim Drag Queen Bingo. JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. 8-10 p.m. $46 (includes food, two drinks and a bingo card each round). Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Shakespeare in Love. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 7:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 7:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 7:30 p.m. $40-45.
Al Jackson. 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.
Narwhal Comedy Hour. 14er Brewing & Beer Garden, 3120 Blake St. 8 p.m. $15.
Joe Dombrowski. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-60. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
*Denver Graffiti Tour. The Unleaded Group parking lot, 2314 N. Broadway. 10 a.m. $30.
Mural Creation with Artist Tony Ortega. Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*In-Studio and Online: Baby Elephant. 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).
Free Day. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Wild Narratives. 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.
Lost at Last: A Solo Exhibition by Imai Yusk. Ryan Joseph Gallery, 2647 W 38th Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
*In-Studio and Online: Sparkling Dandelion. 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: Full Moon. 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.
Eats and drinks
The Perfect Southern Brunch. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Clicquot in the Snow. Four Season Hotel Denver, 1111 14th St. 3-7 p.m. $50 (includes a glass of champagne), $180 (bottomless champagne, oysters and caviar).
St. Patrick's Day Irish Whiskey Tasting. Modern Brew, 8221 S. Holly St., Centennial. 3-8 p.m. $18.
Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Starting at The Pig & The Sprout, 1900 Chestnut Place. 4 p.m.-midnight. $25.
St. Patrick's Day Shenanigans. LandLocked Ales, 3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. 6 p.m. No cover.
Couples Class: Restaurant at Home. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $180 (for two).
Music and nightlife
Better Together. Denver Women's Chorus at Central Presbyterian Church, 1600 Sherman St. 2-3:30 p.m. (in person) and 7-9:30 p.m. (in person and online) $15 (student), $20 (7 p.m. livestream), $25 (general admission), $45 (VIP). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Jacob Christopher. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
Billie Eilish. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Attlas. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $25. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Run On: Self-Defense for the Female Runner. Colorado Krav Maga at Runners Roost, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd. 6:45-9:45 a.m. $25.
Butterfly Pavilion Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 8 a.m. $10 (non-members), $8 (members). Advanced registration required.
Yoga & Coffee. Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee, 4100 Jason St. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. $19.
Green Beer 5k. Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont. Starting at 10 a.m. $35-53.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo FC. Watch on ESPN+ or Altitude TV. 6:30 p.m.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. San Diego Seals. Watch on ESPN+. 8 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
Plant Pop-Up: Cactus Queen 5280. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Local Makers Spring Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
THEME Spring Pop-Up Event. 2890 Ames St., Wheat Ridge. 1-6 p.m. No cover.
Tesoro Cultural Center's Historic Lecture Series. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfaz 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
Shakespeare in Love. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 2:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. 2:30 p.m. $20 (children and students), $28 (seniors and military), $34 (adults). Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Goatflix & Chill: Brave. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 6-8 p.m. $15.
Live Stand-Up Comedy Night. The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, 1624 Market St. 7-10 p.m. Free.
REFUGE. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. 2 p.m. $40-45.
INbox. Theatre Artibus at Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $19-48.
Art, culture and media
*Denver Graffiti Tour. The Unleaded Group parking lot, 2314 N. Broadway. 10 a.m. $30.
*In-Studio and Online: Deep Blue. 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).
*In-Studio and Online: Misty Mountains. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).
The Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 7 p.m. Free.
Eat and drinks
Sunday Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Gone with the Gin Oscar Party Prep: Cooking & Cocktails. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. Noon-3 p.m. $90. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.
Date Night: Garlic Lover's Feast. 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
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Phish for Kids + More. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 11:30 a.m. $17.50.
Eli Rey & Chris Rycroft. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Place. 1-3 p.m. No cover.
WhoMadeWho. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 7 p.m.-midnight. $30. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Sports and fitness
Immersive Frida Kahlo Yoga. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 8:15-9:15 a.m. $54.99.
Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
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.
St. Madness 4-Day Weekend. Avanti, 3200 Pecos St. 11 a.m.-1 a.m. (Friday-Saturday), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
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
*40 West ArtLine. 40 West Arts District along West Colfax Avenue and the W Line in Lakewood. Anytime. Free.
*Denver Public Art Self Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free.
*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. 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.
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.
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.
