By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Who's ready for the weekend? This week's happenings include the opening of the Disney Animation Immersive Experience at Lighthouse Artspace, a Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing at Copper Kettle Brewing Co and a monthly pinball tournament at 1UP Arcade Bar on Colfax. There are also several markets and dog adoption events taking place at breweries or alongside yoga classes.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Feb. 17
Just for fun
Puppy Love Caricatures. The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 3-6 pm. Prices vary.
All ages
After School is Cool: Cooking. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5-12.
Comedy and theater
Jackie Kashian. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Music and nightlife
Deer Creek Sharpshooters w/ Andrew Cooney & Sam Walker. The Lodge at Woods Boss, 675 22nd St. 7 p.m. (doors open). $12.
Sofar Sounds Secret Concert. RiNo, exact location announced 36 hours before the event. 7:30 p.m. $24.
Trey Lewis. The Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway. 8 p.m. $15.
Fitness and sports
CHSAA State Wrestling Championships. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Starting at 8:30 a.m. $15-$18.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Just for fun
Rocky Mountain Record Show. Denver Sports Castle, 1000 N. Broadway. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $6 (general admission), $25 (early entry).
7th Annual Mardi Gras. Call to Arms Brewing Co., 4526 Tennyson St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Pop Up Makers Market. The Source Hotel, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 4-7 p.m. No cover.
Adult Only Drag Show. Left Hand Brewing Co., 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
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.
Denver Health Free Covid-19 Vaccines. Ross-Barnum Branch Library, 3570 W. 1st Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. All ages.
The Learning Lab: Bug Safari with The Butterfly Pavilion. Ross-Barnum Branch Library, 3570 W. 1st Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ages 0-6.
FamilyFest. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Noon-6 p.m. Free (children 12 and under), $10. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Comedy Night. SomePlace Else Brewery, 6425 W. 52nd Ave., Unit 6, Arvada. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Jackie Kashian. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Art, culture and media
Black Community Engagement. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
A Bouquet of Book Flowers. Woodbury Branch Library, 3265 Federal Blvd. 1-3 p.m. Free.
Black History Month Book Buzz. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
Turn it up to 11: River North Brewery Celebrates 11 Years. River North Brewery, 6021 Washington St., Unit A. 1 p.m. No cover.
Bao Buns and Noodles. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $99.
Music and nightlife
Chamber Music Concert. Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. 2-3 p.m. Free.
Boxed in TV Launch Party. Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway. 7 p.m. (doors open). $15.
Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue Ft. Rob Eaton (Dark Star Orchestra) w/ The Alligators. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $20.
Johnnie Ireland & Myxotic. Poka Lola, 1850 Wazee St. 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Fitness and sports
Adoptable Puppy Yoga. Dog House Denver, 5010 E. Colfax Ave. 10 a.m.-noon. $30-$45 (50 percent of sales go to LOLAs Rescue Mission).
CHSAA State Wrestling Championships. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Starting at 10 a.m. $15-$20.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues. Watch on NHLN, Altitude, Sports Network. Noon.
Keep the Love Rolling Mix Up Double Header. Rocky Mountain Roller Derby at The Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St. 5 p.m. (doors open). Free (children 12 and under), $15 (general admission).
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Panther City. Watch on ESPN+. 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Just for fun
Rocky Mountain Record Show. Denver Sports Castle, 1000 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (entry).
Fur-Ever Valentine Barks & Brews Adoption Event. Living The Dream Brewing Co., 12305 N. Dumont Way, Unit A, Littleton. Noon-4 p.m. No cover.
Self Love Sunday Market. MJ Mansion Denver 1244 Grant St. Noon-5 p.m. $15.
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-8 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
Colfax's Monthly Pinball Tournament. The 1UP Arcade Bar, 717 E. Colfax Ave. 1-5 p.m. $10 (admission, doesn't include cost to play games).
The Life of Fashion Show. ReelWorks Denver, 1399 35th St. 3-10 p.m. $25-$65.
Comedy and theater
Sunday Funday Comedy Show. Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 7-8:30 p.m. $10.
All ages
Kevin Fitzgerald. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 6 p.m. $10-$14.
Art, culture and media
Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6-11 p.m. No cover.
Eat and drink
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing. Copper Kettle Brewing Co., 1338 S. Valentia St., Suite 100. Noon-8 p.m. $22 (includes 8 cookies and 4 taster-size beers).
Music and nightlife
Winter Jazz Series. Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. 3-5 p.m. No cover.
Sofar Sounds Secret Concert. Globeville, exact location announced 36 hours before the event. 7:30 p.m. $26.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers. Watch on ESPN+, HULU, Sports Network. 1 p.m.
All Weekend
Just for fun
Colorado Golf Expo. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). $5-$15.
Disney Animation Immersive Experience. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 10:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Starting at $36. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Love Bites: A Valentine's Haunted House. 13th Floor, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. Times vary. Starting at $19.99.
Tanner Gun Show. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. 3-7 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). $15.
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.
*Pre-recorded Art Classes. Canvas and Cocktails, online. Anytime. $20 (materials sold separately).
*Denver Public Art Self-Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free.
Art, culture and media
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).
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.
*Until the Flood. Online. Anytime. Free.
