By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
It's Valentine's weekend! If you're into celebrating Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day, there are plenty of markets to explore. There are also painting classes and a cookie decorating class.
If you're looking for something sporty besides watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, Ball Arena is hosting Monster Jam and the Denver Coliseum is home to the 2023 USA Men's and Women's Curling national championships.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Feb. 10
All ages
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Ages newborn-12.
After School is Cool: Cooking. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5-12.
Jewelry Design. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5 and up.
Valentine's BAZAAR. Indoor Marketplace, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Nerd Roast: Roast of Serial Killers. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Al Jackson. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Art, culture and media
Sacrum. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
"Alchemy" The Art Show Fundraiser for Healthy Denver Inc. Rising Gallery, 4885 S. Broadway. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
Class: Purple Sunset. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Music and nightlife
Dueling Pianos Official. Rock Bottom Brewery, 1001 16th Street Mall. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $20-$40.
Sofar Sounds Secret Concert. Auraria, exact location announced 36 hours before the event. 7:30 p.m. $24.
Spencer Crandall and Harper Grace. The Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway. 8 p.m. $15.
Taylor Fest. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. Prices vary.
Fitness and sports
2023 USA Curling Men's and Women's National Championships. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 9 a.m. $39.
*Downtown Denver Rink. 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free (with your own skates), $9 (rentals for kids 12 and under), $11 (rentals for adults).
Saturday, Feb. 11
Just for fun
Galentines Market. Nurture, 2949 Federal Blvd. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (general admission), $22 (gift bag and special drink).
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up. Sarah O. Jewelry, 1825 Blake St., Suite 120. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices vary. Appointments preferred.
My Tattooed Valentine. True Blue Tattoo, 305 S. Kipling St., Suite A, Lakewood. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Starting at $100.
River North Makers Market & Bar Hop. Bierstadt Lagerhaus and Deep Roots Winery, 2875 Blake St.; 14er Brewing, 3120 Blake St.; Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 1-6 p.m. No cover.
Valentine's Day Flash Market. Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St. 2-6:30 p.m. No cover.
Build Your Own Plant Bar Date Night. Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. 3-6 p.m. $8-$20 (for a pot, dirt and rock topper; price of plant varies).
All ages
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center. 3091 California St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (children 5 and under), $10 (children ages 6-17, college students, military), $12 (seniors), $15 (adults). All ages. Advanced registration required.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Ages newborn-12.
Valentine's BAZAAR. Indoor Marketplace, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover. All ages.
Valentine's Cookie Decorating Party. Leevers Locavore, 2630 W. 38th Ave. Noon-2 p.m. Prices vary. All ages.
Class: Chasing the Blues Away. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults). All ages.
Lunar New Year Lion Dance. Ross-Barnum Branch Library, 3570 W. 1st Ave. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ages 5 and up.
Comedy and theater
Dude Dad. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. $30-$60.
Dan Cummins. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Al Jackson. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Art, culture and media
Sacrum. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Milagros del Corazon Silent Auction. Chac Gallery-Denver, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Class: Rock Mountain Bliss. 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.
Music and nightlife
Dueling Pianos Official. Rock Bottom Brewery, 1001 16th Street Mall. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $20-$40.
Fitness and sports
*Love at First Ice. Downtown Denver Ice Rink, 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free (with your own skates), $8 (rentals for kids 12 and under), $10 (rentals for adults).
2023 USA Curling Men's and Women's National Championships. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. Noon. $39.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers. Watch on Altitude. 4 p.m.
*Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets. Watch on Altitude 2, or listen at 950 AM. 5 p.m.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Calgary Roughnecks. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Just for fun
Clean Candle Making. MENO, 1801 Blake St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $125.
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).
All ages
Class: Be My Gnome 10×30 Canvas Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children ages 12 and under), $40 (adults). All ages.
Art, culture and media
Class: Sparkling Dandelion. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $40.
Eat and drink
Cooking with Cupid. Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $140.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Sports and fitness
Valentines Goat Yoga. SPACE 2435, 2435 S. Broadway. 10 a.m. and noon. $30.
*Love at First Ice. Downtown Denver Ice Rink, 1601 Arapahoe St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (with your own skates), $8 (rentals for kids 12 and under), $10 (rentals for adults).
All Weekend
Just for fun
Monster Jam. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 1 p.m. (Saturday) and noon (Sunday). Prices vary.
All ages
Colorado Garden & Home Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children 12 and under), $10 (seniors, at the door), $12 (adults).
Hearts for Art. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
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).
Comedy and theater
The Secret Comedy of Women. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). $50-$55.
Art, culture and media
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).
*Until the Flood. Online. Anytime. Free.
