By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
It's going to be a busy weekend so let's jump in!
The Fifth annual La Raza Park Day Festival is happening on Sunday. More details about that here.
If you're looking for new art, there's an Affordable Arts Festival in Littleton and Summer Art Market in west Wash Park. Other happenings include a Reggae on the Creek fundraiser for Maui wildfire relief, a used book sale and puzzle and board game swap.
This weekend is also Meow Wolf's Vortex music festival, which you can read more about here.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Aug. 25
Just for fun
CIRC Denver Summer Celebration. Re:Vision Art & Cultural Center, 3738 Morrison Road. 4-9 p.m. Free.
*Friday 5 at 5 Book Buzz. Denver Public Library, YouTube. 5-5:15 p.m. Free.
*Friday Night BAZAAR: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover (general admission), $20 (bottomless Aperol Spritz from 5-6 p.m.).
Swing Nights + Market. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 4:30-8 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Afterschool Friday Fun Day. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12.
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
Rocky LaPorte. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Rotating Tap Comedy. Sunroom Brewing, 3242 S. Acoma St., Englewood. 8-10 p.m. Free.
Eddie Pepitone. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20.
Arts, culture and media
Traverse. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Party in the Paseo. Market Station, 1661 Market St. 4-7 p.m. No cover.
Colorado Wine Walk. Blanchard Family Wines at Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 7-10 p.m. $50.
Music and nightlife
*Oakhurst. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6-10 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
B-Side: Dandu & Ghost Tapes. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7-9 p.m. $30.
*My Morning Jacket. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
*Larimer Square Summer Market Series. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. 8-10 p.m. Free.
Vortex Afterparty. The Perplexiplex at Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 11 p.m. $25.
Fitness and sports
*Colorado Rockies vs. Baltimore Orioles. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 5:05 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26
Just for fun
*National Dog Day PAWTY. Bentley's Pet Stuff, 11225 Decatur St., Suite 600 and 800, Westminster. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Puzzle and Board Game Swap. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 10:30-noon. Free. Ideal for all ages.
*Douglas County PrideFest. Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
*RiNo Summer Art Market. RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St. Noon-4 p.m. No cover.
Friends Foundation Used Book Pop-Up Sale. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Reggae on the Creek: Fundraiser For Maui Wildfire Relief. The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden. 4-7 p.m. No cover, food prices vary (proceeds will benefit Maui Strong).
Englewood Block Party. Along the 3400 block fo South Broadway Street. 4-10 p.m. Free.
Movie Night: Hayao Miyazaki presents: A boy and his fish princess. Ballmer Peak Distillery, 12347 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. 7:30 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
*Touch-A-Truck. Brighton City Hall parking lot, 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
*Summer Art Market. Art Students League of Denver in West Wash Park neighborhood, from East 1st to East 4th avenues to Sherman and Logan streets. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 12 and under), $5 (guests 13 and older). All ages.
Rolled Ice Cream Making. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and up.
Comedy and theater
Rocky LaPorte. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Derrick Stroup. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20.
Saturday Night Stand-Up. The Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $14.80-$21.
Rotating Tap Comedy. Emporium Brewing, 4385 W. 42nd Ave. 8-10 p.m. Free.
Art, culture and media
Women's Equality Day. Center for Colorado Women's History, 1310 Bannock St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
Traverse. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd 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.
*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.
Rosenberg's Brunch Takeover. Clayton Hotel & Members Club, 233 Clayton St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 (children), $65 (adults). Advanced registration required by contacting [email protected].
*Yappy Hour. Terminal Bar at Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Pig Roast Fundraiser. Leevers Locavore, 2630 W. 38th Ave. 2-4 p.m. $10 donation (includes BBQ plate with two sides and cornbread).
2023 Denver Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival. Orchid Denver, 1448 Market St. 2:30-6 p.m. Starting at $39.
Music and nightlife
*MUDVAYNE. Fiddler's Green, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 5:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Opera on Tap. LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave, Units A&B, Arvada. 6-8 p.m. Free.
*My Morning Jacket. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Live Music: Johnnie Ireland & Myxotic. Polka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St. 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Vortex Afterparty. The Perplexiplex at Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 11 p.m. $25.
Fitness and sports
*Yoga in McIlovy Park. McIlovy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada. 9-10 a.m. Free.
*Skyline Flow Rooftop Yoga. The Rally Hotel, 1600 20th St. 9-10 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Yoga on the Lawn. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 9-10 a.m. Free. Advanced registration recommended.
Chuze Fitness Grand Opening. Chuze Fitness, 779 Peoria St., Aurora. 9-11 a.m. No cover.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Baltimore Orioles. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 5:05 p.m.
Broncos vs. LA Rams. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, Aug. 27
Just for fun
2023 Denver Parade of Homes. Various locations across the Denver metro and online. Noon-5 p.m. Free.
*5th Annual La Raza Park Day and Cruise. La Raza Park, 1501 W. 38th Ave. 1-5 p.m. Free. Advanced registration recommended.
Kids and family
*Summer Art Market. Art Students League of Denver in West Wash Park neighborhood, from East 1st to East 4th avenues to Sherman and Logan streets. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 12 and under), $5 (guests 13 and older). All ages.
*Larimer Square Summer Market Series. Larimer Square. 1430 Larimer St. Noon-4 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
AJ Finney. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.
Art, culture and media
Affordable Arts Festival. Arapahoe Community College campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $12.
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.
*People + Produce. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Denver Food Fight for Reproductive Rights. The Block Distilling Co., 2990 Larimer St. Noon-3 p.m. $100. Advanced registration required.
Noble Riot Wine School: Blind Tasting Basics. Noble Riot Wine BAr, 1336 27th St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. $39.
Supper Club. The Woods, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $45. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
JetSet Jamz Sunday Concert Series. Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Boulevard. 2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
MissFitts 1 Year Celebration Rooftop Party. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway. 3 p.m. $20.
*Japan Fest 2023: Lyrics Born. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Vance Joy. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*bRUNch Club. Apple Blossom, 822 18th St. 8 a.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Baltimore Orioles. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 11:35 a.m.
All Weekend
Kids and family
Disney Animation Immersive Experience. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 10:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Starting at $23. 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.
*Bright Nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 7-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 7-10 p.m. (Sunday). $15 (children ages 3-12), $25 (adults).
Art, culture and media
*Denver Public Art Self-Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free. All ages.
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).
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.
Personal Geographies. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Space Command. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Velart Pop Up. Dairy Block Lobby, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Music and nightlife
Vortex 2023. Meow Wolf at The JunkYard, 2323 W. Mulberry Place. 5-11 p.m. (Friday) and 2:30-11 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Starting at $59.50, $249.50 (three-day pass). (Read more about this music festival from Denverite here.)
Fitness and sports
*Summer at Skyline Park. Skyline Park, 16th and Arapahoe streets. Times vary by activity. Free (skate rentals $7-$9).
