By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
First Friday, Opening Weekend and Easter -- it's a busy weekend Denverites so let's jump in.
The Colorado Rockies had their first home game on Thursday, but games and celebrations will continue throughout the weekend. First Friday celebrations are taking place in the Santa Fe Arts District and several restaurants are hosting Easter brunches. There's also a Prom Swap event and Spring Clothing Swap.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, April 7
Just for fun
*Mindfulness Sharing and Silent Meditation. Online. 10-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
First Friday River Bar and Gallery. RIVER, 3759 Chestnut Place. 2-8 p.m. No cover.
5th Anniversary Party. Foolproof Contemporary Art, 3240 Larimer St. 6 p.m. Free.
All ages
Game Club. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Anti-Hero Film Festival. MCA Denver, 2644 W. 32nd Ave. 5:45 p.m. Free (teens), $5 (adults).
*First Friday Paint and Sit. Front Lawn of Thunderbird Man Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Mike Finoia. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Cameron Esposito. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $30.
Russell Peters. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $45.
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Arts, culture and media
Transient Presence. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Suite A, and online. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (in-person), anytime (online). No cover.
Against Nature. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Older Adult - First Friday. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.
delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining Opening Reception. Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $15.
First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
Stillness of Space Opening. The Crowd Collective, 4939 Broadway, Suite 58, Boulder. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Class: Magic Moon 10×30 Canvas. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Fool - Scott Young Art Exhibition Closing Reception. The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25th St. 7-10 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Opening Day In-N-Out Food Truck. Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St. Noon-3 p.m. Starting at $20. Advanced registration required.
Tamalada - Tamale Making Class. Que Bueno Suerte, 1518 S. Pearl St. 2-5 p.m. $60 (per person), $115 (for two).
Music and nightlife
Live Music in the Alley: Delta Sonics Duo. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Tchami. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6 p.m. Starting at $35.
First Friday Karaoke. FlyteCo Brewing, 4499 W. 38th Ave., Suite 101. 6 p.m. No cover.
Big Bubble Rave. Summit Hall, 1902 Blake St. 9 p.m. $23.
Perpetual Groove. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 9 p.m. $25.
Fitness and sports
*Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 6:40 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, April 8
Just for fun
*Free Virtual Do-It-Yourself With Help Tax Preparation. Denver Public Library, online. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Elders Oral History Event. History Colorado at Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Spring Clothing Swap. 14er Brewing & Beer Garden, 3120 Blake St., Unit C. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free.
Boozy Bunny Easter Egg Hunt. The Red Barber, 3770 Walnut St. 2-6 p.m. No cover.
Prom Swap. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-4:30 p.m. Free.
All ages
Egg Splash and Dash. Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Dr. 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. $24 (Parker resident), $26 (non-Parker resident). Children ages 15 and under.
Arab American Heritage Month - Islamic Geometric Art with the ideaLAB. Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 10-11 a.m. Free. All ages.
Easter Egg Hunt. Resolute Brewing Co., 7286 S. Yosemite St., Suite 11o, Centennial. Starting at 11 a.m. $5 (per child to guarantee spot, includes beer credit for parents 21 and older). Children ages 8 and younger.
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. All ages.
Easter Egg Hunt. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. All ages.
Class: Kooky Owl. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Comedy and theater
Mike Finoia. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Noel Miller. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Russell Peters. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $45.
Cameron Esposito. 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
Transient Presence. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Suite A, and online. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (in-person), anytime (online). No cover.
Easter Bunny Photos and Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. All ages.
April DIY Arts & Craft Series: Collage Art. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free.
Stillness of Space Opening. The Crowd Collective, 4939 Broadway, Suite 58, Boulder. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Against Nature. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Learn to Make Soldered Jewelry. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 12 and up.
Class: Paradise. 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. 8-10:30 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
Kory Montgomery (Brunch). Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover, prices vary by meal. Advanced reservations recommended.
Opening Day In-N-Out Food Truck. Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St. Noon-4 p.m. Starting at $20. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
Colfax Art Jams - Second Saturdays. Aurora Cultural Arts District, 9800 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Live Music in the Alley: Andy Babb and Lara Elle. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Boogie T. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 5:30 p.m. $45-$49.95.
Fitness and sports
Goat Yoga and Brews. The Community Farm, 15000 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $12 (children 12 and under), $25 (adults).
Baseball Watch Party. Circa Sports at ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration encouraged for a free drink.
*Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz. Watch on Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m.
*Colorado Alpenglow vs Utah Wild (professional women's ultimate). Pinnacle Athletic Complex, 8650 Conifer Road, Thornton. 2 p.m. Free (ages 10 and under), $10 (middle and high school and college students), $15 (adults. All ages.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 6:10 p.m. Prices vary.
Colorado Mammoth vs. Vancouver Warriors. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings. Watch on Altitude. 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 9
Just for fun
Easter Sunrise Service. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6 a.m. Free.
Hangin' N Slangin'. Infinite Monkey, 3200 Larimer St. 3-8 p.m. No cover.
All ages
Kids Create. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Ages 5 and under.
Art, culture and media
Stillness of Space Opening. The Crowd Collective, 4939 Broadway, Suite 58, Boulder. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6-11 p.m. No cover.
Eats and drinks
Easter Brunch. Chez Maggy, 1616 Market St. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $68. Advanced reservations recommended.
Kory Montgomery (Brunch). Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover, prices vary by meal. Advanced reservations recommended.
Easter Brunch. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, 321 17th St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Up to $95. Advanced registration recommended.
Bottomless Brunch. Tamayo, 1400n Larimer St. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $12 (children 12 and under), $30 (adults). Advanced registration recommended.
Sunday Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 1:10 p.m. Prices vary.
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude, or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks. Watch on TNT, SN, SN1 or Altitude. 6:30 p.m.
All Weekend
All ages
Bugs. 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.
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.
Speaking with Light. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Game Day on the Block. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
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.
*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
Reclaiming Denver's Chinatown. Online. Anytime. Free.
Art, culture and media
Authentic Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $15 (non-members).
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.
*Until the Flood. Online. Anytime. Free.
Boulder Arts Week. Locations vary throughout Boulder. Times vary by event. Prices vary.
