By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Happy March! Kick off the new month with First Friday crafts and art walks, 303 Day celebrations and concerts, or Denver Restaurant Week. It's also the last weekend to visit the "Who tells a tale adds a tail: Latin America and contemporary art exhibit" at the Denver Art Museum and view the Casa Bonita Art Show at Next Gallery.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend, Denverites!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, March 3
Just for fun
*Mindfulness Sharing and Silent Meditation. Denver Public Library, online. 10-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
All ages
March Garden Madness. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5 and up.
After School is Cool: Cooking. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5-12.
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss. Play Street Museum Highlands Ranch, 9370 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite A2, Highlands Ranch. 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Ages 10 an under.
Comedy and theater
Jessica Kirson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24.
Steve Rannazzisi. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.
Kate Willett. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Arts, culture and theater
First Friday Candle Making Workshop for Adults. Hampden Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.
First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:50-9:30 p.m. Free.
First Friday Button Making. ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Drive. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Colfax Art Crawl: Mardi Gras. 40 West Arts District, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. No cover.
Rough Gems: The Ultimate Boon. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free. (Read more about this exhibit from Denverite here.)
Class: Colorado Home Wood Panel. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $50.
Eat and drink
Pancake Art. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 7 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
303 Day. Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Place. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
My 2000's Playlist. Bellco Theatre, 1100 Stout St. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
303 Day with OH!3, The Maine and Others. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Big Something w/ Sqwerv. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $17.50-$20.
90's Country Party with Double Wide. The Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway. 8 p.m. $15.
Fitness and sports
Tai Chi for Beginners. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN or Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 8 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, March 4
Just for fun
Vaccination Clinic. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 2690 Vine St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free.
*Free Virtual Do-It-Yourself With Help Tax Preparation. Denver Public Library, online. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
All ages
The Learning Lab: Let's Make Mindfulness Jar. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ages 6 and under.
Class: Open Paint - You Be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25 (includes materials).
Class: Happy. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Chess Club. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Age 5-18.
Comedy and theater
Kate Willett. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Late Night Comedy. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. Free.
Jessica Kirson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $24.
Steve Rannazzisi. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $30.
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Art, culture and media
Rough Gems: The Ultimate Boon. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free. (Read more about this exhibit from Denverite here.)
Woodbury Film Club. Woodbury Branch Library, 3265 Federal Blvd. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Class: Snowfall Dream. 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
The Great British Bake Off. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $99.
Music and nightlife
Jo Koy. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m. Prices vary.
Big Something w/ Sqwerv. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St. 8 p.m. $17.50-$20.
Fitness and sports
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars. Watch on ESPN+, ABC or SN. 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 5
Just for fun
Sheraton Creator Pop-Up. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place. 10 a.m.-Noon. No cover.
Colorado Bridal Show. The Franciscan Event Center, 6553 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (general admission), $49 (VIP).
Foul Mouth Cross Stitch Sundays. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-8 p.m. $5 (includes supplies).
All ages
Class: Shamrock Shimmer 10×30 canvas. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 4 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Kids Create. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 0-5.
Art, culture and media
Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Eat and drink
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Gone with the Gin Oscar Party Prep. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. Noon-3 p.m. $99.
Date Night: Spice Szechuan. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $198 (for two).
Sports and fitness
*The Onesie 5k. Blue Moon Brewing Co. - RiNo, 3750 Chestnut Place. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 (run/walk), $53 (run/walk and t-shirt).
Colorado Avalanche vs. Seattle Kraken Flames. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on SN, Altitude or ROOT-NW. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Just for fun
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.
All ages
Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under), $7 (college students, teachers, military, seniors), $10 (adults and members).
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).
Casa Bonita Art Show. Next Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. (Friday) and Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). No cover.
Who tells a tale adds a tail: Latin America and contemporary 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.
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.
Indigenous Arts of North America Galleries. 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.
Eat and drink
Eight Beers for Eight Years: WeldWerks Brewing Co. Celebrates 8-Year Anniversary. WeldWerks Brewing Co., 508 8th Ave., Greeley. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. No cover.
Denver Restaurant Week. Locations vary across Denver. Times vary by restaurant. No cover, prices vary by meal.
