By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Happy February, Denver!
More Lunar New Year celebrations are taking place this weekend at various Denver library locations with crafts, dances, traditional refreshments, and more. Black History Month is also kicking off with a cultural first Friday celebrating Afro-Latinx identity at Museo de las Americas. And, this weekend is your last chance to view The Dirty South Exhibition at MCA Denver.
Read on for more events.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Feb. 3
Just for fun
*Mindfulness Sharing and Silent Meditation. Denver Public Library, online. 10-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
All ages
All Ages Storytime. Athmar Park Branch Library, 1055 S. Tejon St.; Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 10:15-11:15 a.m. (Athmar), 10:30-11 a.m. (Ford-Warren). Free. Ages newborn-5.
After School is Cool: Cooking. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5-12.
Lunar New Year Party. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 4-5 p.m. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Louis Johnson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $22.
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Art, culture and media
Rough Gems: Sacrum. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Older Adult - First Friday at Hampden. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1-1:30 p.m. Free.
Cultural First Friday: Celebrating Afro-Latinx Identity. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. 5-9 p.m. Free.
First Friday Art Walk. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th and Alemeda avenues to Kalamath and Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
First Friday Button Making. ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Dr. 6-9 p.m. Free. Free. Ages 13 and up.
Class: Ruby Forest. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Eat and drink
Lunar New Year's Dinner Series. Fireside Bar & Grill, 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood. 4-10 p.m. $30. Advanced registration recommended.
1st Anniversary 80's/90's Weekend Kickoff Party With The Drones Playing Live. Max Taps Centennial, 11405 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 100, Centennial. 5 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
James Hurtado. Cheluna Brewing Company at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 7 p.m. No cover.
SoDown. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8:30 p.m. $19.95-$99 (in advance), $45-$99 (day of).
Fitness and sports
Colorado Mammoth vs. Georgia Swarm. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Just for fun
Weightless: Author Visit with Evette Dionne. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.
Intro to Modern Calligraphy. LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave., Units A&B, Arvada. 12:30-2 p.m. $85.
Screening and Discussion of "How It Feels to Be Free" from Kanopy. John "Thunderbird Man" Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. 1-4 p.m. Free (snacks provided).
All ages
Colorado Garden & Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (children 12 and under), $10 (seniors, at the door), $12 (adults).
Lunar New Year Lion Dance. Athmar Park Branch Library, 1055 S. Tejon St. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. All ages.
Class: 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).
The Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Tom Petty for Kids. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 11:30 a.m. $18.50.
Lunar New Year Party. Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W. 46th Ave. Noon-2 p.m. Free. All ages.
Lunar New Year Celebration. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. Noon-4 p.m. Free. All ages.
"Celebrating Black Art" Popup Exhibit. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. Noon-6 p.m. Free. All ages.
Class: Love Tree. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Canvas & Cookies. Ross-Barnum Branch Library, 3570 W. 1st Ave. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ages 6 and older.
Comedy and theater
Louis Johnson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $22.
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Late Night Comedy. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. Free.
Ralph Barbosa. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 11:59 p.m. $24.
Art, culture and media
Rough Gems: Sacrum. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Soleful: A Closing Celebration for The Dirty South. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 6 p.m. $20.
Class: Northern Lights Lake. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
Lunar New Year's Dinner Series. Fireside Bar & Grill, 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood. 4-10 p.m. $30. Advanced registration recommended.
Music and nightlife
Phil Lesh & Friends. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Francis Mercier. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway. 9 p.m. $10.
Fitness and sports
Premier League Mornings. LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave., Units A&B, Arvada. 7:30 a.m. No cover.
Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Just for fun
Hobby Board Gaming. LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave., Units A&B, Arvada. Noon-8 p.m. Free.
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-8 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
Goatflix & Chill: Groundhog Day. Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga at SPACE 2435, 2435 S. Broadway. 7-9:30 p.m. $18. Advanced registration recommended.
All ages
Colorado Garden & Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 12 and under), $10 (seniors, at the door), $12 (adults).
Class: 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).
"Celebrating Black Art" Popup Exhibit. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. Noon-6 p.m. Free. All ages.
Class: Love Gnomes - Partner Painting Options. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children ages 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Comedy and theater
Sunday Funday Comedy Show. Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 7-8:30 p.m. $10.
Eat and drink
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Phil Lesh & Friends. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Plants, Yoga and Wine. Infinite Monkey Theorem, 3200 Larimer St. 1-3 p.m. $27.
*Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timerwolves. Watch on Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 5 p.m.
2023 USA Curling National Championships. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 5:30 p.m. $24.
All Weekend
Just for fun
Moda Pink's Pop-Up Boutique. 1825 Blake St., Suite 110. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday).
All ages
Unseen Oceans. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 (members) $22.95-$27.95 (non-members). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
*Denver Public Art Self-Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free.
*Pre-recorded Art Classes. Canvas and Cocktails, online. Anytime. $20 (materials sold separately).
Art, culture and media
The Dirty South Exhibition. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free (children 18 and under), $7 (college students, teachers, military, seniors), $10 (adults and members).
Her Brush. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $15 (non-members).
Spookadelia: The Wakening. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday). $12 (children 10 and under), $20 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
*Until the Flood. 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). Free (with your own skates), $9 (rentals for kids 12 and under), $11 (rentals for adults).
