Several Denver restaurants and breweries are celebrating St. Patrick's Day early as is the city of Denver. The Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place near Union Station on Saturday. Jurassic Quest and the Harlem Globetrotters are also in town this weekend.
If you're looking to kick back and watch movies, the 2023 Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival and Denver Jewish Film Festival begin this weekend.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend, Denverites! (Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Saturday night or Sunday before 2 a.m. for daylight savings.)
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, March 10
Just for fun
MAR10 DAY Nintendo 64 Mario Kart Tournament. SomePlace Else Brewery, 6425 W. 52nd Ave., Unit 6, Arvada. Starting at 8:30 p.m. $5 (entry fee, pot goes to winner).
All ages
Game Club. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Agea 5-12.
Magic the Gathering Club for Teens. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Ages 12-18.
Comedy and theater
David Gborie. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 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
Enchanted and Around the World in 100 Days Openin Receptions. Next Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. No cover.
Opening Reception - Field of View: Photographic Expressions - Month of Photography. EDGE, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Rough Gems: The Ultimate Boon. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free. (Read more about this exhibit from Denverite here.)
Class: Spring Sunrise. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Eat and drink
Modern Market Opening. 12230 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Mike Ryan. The Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway. 8 p.m. $20.
TWIDDLE Live in Denver. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m.
Benito's Birthday Perreo and Bad Bunny Look-a-Like Contest. Casey Jones, 24 N. Broadway, Suite 104. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $15-$20.
Fitness and sports
*Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs. Watch on Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 6 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth vs. Calgary Roughnecks. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, March 11
Just for fun
Saturday Morning Book Club. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. Free.
Shamrock the Block. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Free.
Women's History Month Celebration. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
*Free Virtual Do-It-Yourself With Help Tax Preparation. Denver Public Library, online. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Uncovering Denver's History of Segregation Part 1: The History of Five Points-Whittier. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 1-2 p.m. Free.
Clothing Swap. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 2-4 p.m. Free.
All ages
*Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade. Downtown Denver, beginning at Wynkoop and 19th streets, running along 17th to Blake streets, ending at Blake and 27th streets. Starting at 9:30 a.m. Free.
Princess Tea Party with Tiana. Highlands Ranch Community Association, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. 10:30 a.m.-noon. $17.36. All ages.
4-H Carnival. Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover. All ages.
LoUD (Library of Unity & Diversity): Art & Live Performances Series. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 1-2:30p.m. Free. All ages.
Class: Starry Snoopy. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
LEGO City With the Molly Brown House Museum. Ross-Barnum Branch Library, 3570 W. 1st Ave. 2-3 p.m. Free. All ages.
Snapped: Month of Photography Opening Reception. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 6-10 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Goatflix & Chill: Brave. Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga at The Shops at Northfield, 8246 Northfield Blvd., Unit 1410. 7-9 p.m. $16. All ages.
Denver Jewish Film Festival. Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. 8 p.m. $13-$15 (in-person, individual passes), $15 (virtual individual passes), $125 (10 pack pass), $420 (all-access pass).
Comedy and theater
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
David Gborie. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Rotating Tap Comedy Show. Barquentine Brewing Co., Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave., Suite 178, Edgewater. 8 p.m. Free.
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.)
Class: Canvas, Cocktails & DRAG. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $60 (includes one glass of wine or beer, materials, instruction and entertainment).
Shadow Banned a photo exhibit by Shadows Gather - Reception with Artist. LEON Gallery, 1112 E. 17th Ave. 7-11 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
St. Patty's Parade Party Weekend #1. Mile High Spirits Tasting Room, 2201 Lawrence St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover with advanced registration.
St. Patrick's Day Parade After Party with Indigent Row. Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. 2-5 p.m. No cover.
Downtown Lakewood BEER FEST - Roaring 20's Party. Belmar District, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood. 4-8 p.m. (VIP), 5-8 p.m. (general admission). $5 (designated driver, $40-$45 (general admission), $55-$60 (VIP).
Sushi II Class. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6 p.m. $130.
Artisan Beer Pairing Dinner: A Lucky Thing. Burns Family Artisan Ales, 2505 W. 2nd Ave., Unit 13. 7-10 p.m. $108.55. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
Wooli. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7:30 p.m. $69 (balcony standing), $99 (balcony seated).
TWIDDLE Live in Denver. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m.
Fitness and sports
Beat Baddie Fitness. Mannequin Entertainment, 2997 S. Tejon St., Englewood. 10-11 a.m. $15.
Harlem Globetrotters. 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Arizona Coyotes. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude. 4 p.m. Prices vary.
Rocky Mountain Pro Never Broken PPV. Wimmer Arena, 2170 W. Yale Ave., Englewood. 7 p.m. $12 (general admission, ages 5-12), $15 (VIP ages 5-12), $25 (general admission, ages 13 and older), $30 (VIP, ages 13 and older).
Sunday, March 12
Just for fun
Local Pop-Up Market By Hangin' N Slangin.' Parking lot at Denver Central Market, 2631 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
All ages
Denver Magick Maker's Saturn-Day Market. Ant Life, 2150 Market St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 donation suggested. All Ages.
Class: Butterfly. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Art, culture and media
Denver Jewish Film Festival. Elaine Wolf Theatre or Pluss Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $13-$15 (in-person, individual passes), $15 (virtual individual passes), $125 (10 pack pass), $420 (all-access pass).
Field of View: Photographic Expressions - Month of Photography. EDGE, 6501 W. Colefax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. (Friday), Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
Eat and drink
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Dreamcatcher. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Runnin' of the Green. Washington Park, 701 S. Franklin St. 10 a.m.-noon. $40 (runners ages 17 and under and seniors 60 and older), $45 (adults or virtual option.)
Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN or Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
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.
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.
Spookadelia: The Wakening. Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $12 (ages 10 and under), $20 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Jurassic Quest. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Noon-8 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday) and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children 2 and under), $20.91-$27.51 (kids, adults and seniors). All ages.
BEYOND Laser Light Show. International Church of Cannabis, 400 S. Logan St. Noon. $10 (child day pass), $25 (adult day pass).
2023 Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave, and Freyer Newman Center at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1085 York St.). 2-7 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-7:15 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). $12 (individual film tickets, Denver Film members), $15 (individual film tickets, non-members), $65 (full pass, Denver Film members), $75 (full pass, non-members). All ages. (Read more about the festival here.)
*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
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).
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.
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).
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
Denver Restaurant Week. Locations vary across Denver. Times vary by restaurant. No cover, prices vary by meal.
