By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
It's going to be another busy weekend in Denver, so let's jump in.
On Friday, RISE Westwood is hosting La Noche de Frida followed by the Festival del Mole on Saturday. There's also a Taste of Mexico event taking place at Larimer Square this weekend and LUKI Brewery is celebrating its three-year anniversary.
If you're looking for other events to check out, you might consider the Tennyson St. Fair, 10th annual Cheesman Park Art Fest, Colorado Dragon Boat Festival or the sixth annual Denver Tattoo Arts Festival.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, July 21
Just for fun
Pet Adoption Event. Two22 Brew, 4550 S. Reservoir Road, Centennial. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
*Friday Night BAZAAR: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover (general admission), $20 (bottomless Aperol Spritz from 5-6 p.m.).
La Noche de Frida. RISE Westwood, 3738 Morrison Road. 6-9 p.m. $35-$75.
Kids and family
Bug Safari. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12 (must be accompanied by an adult).
Candle Making. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and up.
Comedy and theater
Devon Walker. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.
Funny Marco. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25-$35.
Brittany Carney. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Arts, culture and media
Water Scarcity Traveling Art Exhibit. Hydro Building at Colorado State University Spur, 4777 National Western Drive. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Traverse. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Immersive Jazz Art Experience. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 7-9:30 p.m. $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door).
Eat and drink
Crumbl Cookies Grand Opening. Central Park location, 7505 E. 35th Ave., Suite 385. 8 a.m.-midnight. No cover.
*Food Truck Fridays. Butterfly Park, 6280 N Galena Way. 5-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Friday Night Out: Modern Mediterranean. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $99 (per person).
Music and nightlife
Global Dance Festival. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 3 p.m. Prices vary.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Selena. St. Cajetan's, 101 Lawrence Way. 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $50-$60.
B-Side Music Fridays: Cerval & Destino. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7 p.m. $30.
*STS9. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Little Feat and Leftover Salmon. Fiddler's Green, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Global Dance Festival Official After-Party. Temple Nightclub, 1136 Broadway. 10 p.m. $10-$15 (general admission), $50 (open bar ticket).
Fitness and sports
*Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 4:40 p.m.
USWNT vs. Vietnam Women's World Cup. Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Place. 7 p.m. No cover.
Saturday, July 22
Just for fun
*Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Sloan's Lake Park, 1700 N. Sheridan Blvd. Race starting at 8 a.m., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
Free Bike Tune-Ups With Bikes Together. Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.
Denver Makers Market. Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
2023 Colorado Renaissance Festival. 650 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $11-$12 (children), $25-$28 (adults).
Tennyson St. Fair. Tennyson Street and Berkeley Neighborhood, 4267 Tennyson St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
Kids and family
Forging Youth Resilience & Montbello CrossFit Program. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12-18 (families welcome).
The Learning Lab: Yoga in the Park with Ms. Natalie. Dailey Park, 1 S. Cherokee St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ideal for ages 2-6.
Comedy and theater
Saturday Night Stand-Up. The Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St. 6-7:30 p.m. $18.50-$21.
Rotating Tap Comedy. SomePlace Else Brewery, 6425 W. 52nd Ave., Unit 6, Arvada. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Devon Walker. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.
Funny Marco. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25-$35.
Brittany Carney. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Late Night Comedy. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9-11 p.m. No cover.
Art, culture and media
*10th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest. Cheesman Park, 1599 E. 8th Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Revealed: John Fielder's Favorite Place. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under and members), $15 (non-member adults).
Traverse. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
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.
LUKI Brewery Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary. LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 65th Ave., Units A & B. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
Festival del Mole. RISE Westwood, 3738 Morrison Road. 2-8 p.m. $3 (sample ticket), $25 (10 tickets when pre-ordered). (Read more about the festival here.)
Denver Summer Brew Fest. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave. 1-4 p.m. (day session), 6-10 p.m. (VIP evening session), 7-10 p.m. (evening session). $55-$65.
Wine School: Ham Slam. Noble Riot Wine Bar, 1336 27th St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $55.
Culinary Date Night: Spain. Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9 p.m. $125 (per person).
Music and nightlife
Global Dance Festival. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 3 p.m. Prices vary.
Kerrie Joy & Nelo Present: Dope Sh*t with Friends. Dazzle Denver, 1512 Curtis St. 6 p.m. $30. (Read more about Nelo here.)
*STS9. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Saturday Night Live Music. Little Man Ice Cream, 3455 S. University Blvd. 7-9 p.m. Free.
New Belgium Music Series: DJ Miggy. Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Place. 7 p.m. No cover.
Global Dance Festival Official After-Party. Temple Nightclub, 1136 Broadway. 10 p.m. $20-$25 (general admission), $60 (open bar ticket).
Fitness and sports
*Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 a.m. Starting at $40.
*Fitness on the Plaza. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 8 a.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 11:10 a.m.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Nashville SC. Watch on Apple TV. 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 23
Just for fun
*Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Sloan's Lake Park, 1700 N. Sheridan Blvd. Race starting at 8 a.m., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
Boutique Warehouse Sale. Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Place. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (VIP entry at 9 a.m.). $15 (general admission), $25 (VIP).
2023 Colorado Renaissance Festival. 650 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $11-$12 (children), $25-$28 (adults).
Comedy and theater
AJ Wilkerson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $20.
Arts, culture and media
Sensory-Friendly Morning. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 9 a.m.-noon. Free (with reservation [email protected])
*10th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest. Cheesman Park, 1599 E. 8th Ave. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Revealed: John Fielder's Favorite Place. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under and members), $15 (non-member adults).
Space Command Opening. 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
*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.
*Highlands Ranch Farmers Market. Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Date Night: Pike Place Market. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $215 (per couple).
Music and nightlife
*Larimer Square Summer Market Series. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
*City Park Jazz: Otis Taylor. City Park, 1600 City Park Esplanade. 6-8 p.m. Free.
Jam Session Sundays. Little Man Ice Cream, 4411 Colfax Ave. 6-9 p.m. Free.
50 Cent. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Portugal. The Man with the Colorado Symphony. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Barbie Themed bRUNch Club. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9:15 a.m. Free, $15 (Yeti tumbler and donation).
*Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 11:40 a.m.
Colorado Rapids vs. Nashville SC Watch Party. Number Thirty Eight, 3560 Chestnut Place. 7:30 p.m. No cover.
All Weekend
Just for fun
6th Annual Denver Tattoo Arts Festival. Colorado Convention Center, 440 14th St. 2-11 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $23 (for one day), $45 (3-day pass).
Cirque Du Soleil Kooza. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Friday), noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Saturday), and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Sunday). Starting at $43.
Kids and family
Disney Animation Immersive Experience. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 10:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Starting at $28. Advanced registration required for timed entry. All ages.
Bugs. 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.
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.
Desert Rider: Dreaming in Motion. 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).
*Denver Public Art Self-Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free. All ages.
Eat and drink
Taste of Mexico. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. Noon-11:55 p.m. Free (some events), prices vary (for ticketed events).
Fitness and sports
*Summer at Skyline Park. Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe streets. Times vary by activity. Free (skate rentals $7-$9).
