By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Happy Father's Day weekend to all the dads, grandpas and other father figures out there. If you're looking for ways to celebrate, there are several brunches taking place on Sunday. There's also a whiskey tour, whiskey and donuts festival and 5k & Field Day.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, June 16
Just for fun
*Friday Night BAZAAR: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover (general admission), $20 (bottomless Aperol Spritz from 5-6 p.m.).
Kids and family
Juneteenth Game Day. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 10 and up.
Movie Time: Miss Juneteenth. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 3-5 p.m. Free. All ages.
Magic the Gathering Club. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12-18.
Comedy and theater
Michael Rapaport. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-$40.
Don't Tell Comedy. Baker neighborhood, exact location shared 12 hours before event. 8 p.m. $26.99.
Jeff Ross. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $40.
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
Coalescing Connections. Walker Fine Arts, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Tender Machines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Class: Fuchsia Dreams. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Eat and drink
Food Truck Fridays. Butterfly Park, 6280 N Galena Way. 5-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
*Dirty Heads & Stick Figure & Atmosphere. Fiddler's Green, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 4:20 p.m. Prices vary.
*Central City Opera. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6-9 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Umphrey's McGee. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Fitness and sports
Topgolf Swing Suite Grand Opening Par-Tee. Sheraton Denver Downtown, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Starting at $70 per hour. Advanced reservations to play recommended.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 5:20 p.m.
Wellness Series: Soulstice, A Movement & Manifesting Workshop. The Source Hotel, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 6-9 p.m. $55 (includes one glass of wine or beer).
Saturday, June 17
Just for fun
*Vivent Health Advocacy Drag Show. Stanley Marketplace West Patio, 2501 Dallas St. 11 a.m. Free.
Union Hall's Summer Art Garage. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Ste. 144. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Free Bike Tune-Ups With Bikes Together. Athmar Park Branch Library, 1055 S. Tejon St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
Makers Market. The Source Hotel + Market Hall, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Havana Street Night Market. 2710 S. Havana St., Aurora. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
The Learning Lab: Meet a Recycling Truck at Broadway. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 2-7.
Rainbow Family Party. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 3 and older with an adult.
Drag Bingo. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 1-2 p.m. Free. All ages.
Kids Drive-In Matinee. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 2-4 p.m. Free. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Ben Schwartz & Friends. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Rotating Tap Comedy. SomePlace Else Brewery, 6425 W. 52nd Ave., Suite 6, Arvada. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Late Night Comedy. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9-11 p.m. No cover.
Jeff Ross. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $40.
Michael Rapaport. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-$40.
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
Coalescing Connections. Walker Fine Arts, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Tender Machines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Class: Monet's Lilies. 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
*City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Southlands Farmer's Market. Southlands, 6155 S. Main St., Aurora. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Boulder County Farmers Market. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Southwest Plaza Farmers Market. Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Union Station Farmers Market. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Blues, Brews & BBQ 2023. Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden, 4995 Argonne St. Noon-4 p.m. $50.
*Mile High Beach Club. Mile High Spirits - Tasting Room, 2201 Lawrence St. 1-5 p.m. No cover.
2023 Whiskey & Doughnuts - 10th Annual. Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St. 2-5 p.m. $64.99.
Music and nightlife
Pride Karaoke. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free.
*Strange Famous Fest. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4-10 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Umphrey's McGee. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Punk is Dad 5. The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, 1624 Market St. 7-11:55 p.m. $15.
Be Our Guest: A Disney DJ Night. Marquis Denver, 2009 Larimer St. 9:30 p.m. $20-$28.
Fitness and sports
*Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 a.m. $49-$75.
Goat Yoga. The Shops at Northfield, 8246 Northfield Blvd., Suite 1410. 9 a.m. $30.
Yoga at the St. Julien. St. Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. 9-10 a.m. $10.
Daybreaker Den Together Tour. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 9 a.m.-noon. $40.
*Fitness on the Square: Presented by SweatNET. Larimer Square Parking Garage, 1422 Market St. 9:30-11 a.m. Free (SweatNET members), $20 (non-members).
*5k & Field Day. Cheluna Brewery Co., 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m. $15-$35.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 2:10 p.m.
Sunday, June 18
Just for fun
Hangin' N Slangin'. Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
Bluebird Bodega. 3300 E. Colfax Ave. 2 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Geoff Tice. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 3 p.m. $8-$15.
Sam Adams. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $15.
Art, culture and media
Class: Doggy & Me. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $40.
Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6-11 p.m. No cover.
Eat and drink
Father's Day Brunch. The Original, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary. Advanced reservation recommended.
*Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of South Pearl Street, between Iowa and Arkansas. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Orchard Farmers Market. Macy's parking lot, 14535 Delaware St., Westminster. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*People + Produce. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Father's Day Brunch. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, 321 17th St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Starting at $95. Reservations recommended.
*Highlands Ranch Farmers Market. Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Whiskey Tour. The Family Jones, 3245 Osage St. 1-3 p.m. $25 (includes tasting flight and popcorn).
Bourbon, Bacon & Brisket: Father's Day Brunch. The Inverness Denver, 200 Inverness Dr. W, Englewood. Times vary. Starting at $44.50 (children ages 6-12), starting at $89.95 (adults). Advanced reservations recommended.
Music and nightlife
*Live Music in the Alley: James Speiser. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 4-6 p.m. Free.
*Kutandara featuring Taffie Matiure. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Stick Figure. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Rescue Puppy Yoga. Vibe Yoga + Wellness at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Donation-based class.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 11:35 a.m.
All Weekend
Just for fun
Konbini: An Immersive Convenience Store. 1825 Blake St., Suite 110. Noon-8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
Kids and family
After the Asteroid: Earth's Comeback Story. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, children 2 and under), $17.95 (youth ages 3-18), $19.95 (seniors 65 and older), $22.95 (adult, non-members). Advanced registration recommended. All ages.
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. All ages.
*Pre-recorded Art Classes. Canvas and Cocktails, online. Anytime. $20 (materials sold separately). All ages.
Art, culture and media
Ansel Adams: Early Works. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (members and children 2 and under), $11 (children ages 3-15 and students), $11.50 (seniors 65 and older and military members), $15 (adults).
Anna Tsouhlarakis: Indigenous Absurdities. 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).
Arts of Africa Gallery. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Islands Beyond Blue. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe. 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).
Colorado Governor's Art Show & Sale. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave, Loveland. Times vary. Free.
*Reclaiming Denver's Chinatown. Online. Anytime. Free.
