By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
There are a lot of new art gallery openings this weekend in addition to First Friday Art Walks. The Museum of Illusions Denver is also now open. Other happenings include the Pumpkin Festival at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, a used book sale and art supply swap and Rodeo All-Star events at the National Western Events Center.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Oct. 6
Just for fun
Victorian Death Experiences. Center for Colorado Women's History, 1310 Bannock St. 6-7 p.m. $20 (History Colorado members), $25 (non-members).
Halloween Extravaganza. Creature Arcade: Tattoo and Illustration, 1601 Reed St., Suite 110, Lakewood. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
Rodeo All-Star: Semi-Finals 1 and Concert. National Western Events Center, 1515 E. 47th Ave. 7 p.m. Starting at $44 (one day), Starting at $110 (weekend pass).
Kids and family
First Friday Paint and Sit. John "Thunderbird Man" Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. All ages. Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Matthew Broussard. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24.
Hannah Einbinder. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-$40.
Arts, culture and media
Internal Mapping. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
As You Are. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Older Adult - First Friday. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1 p.m. Free.
October First Friday - Hispanic Heritage Month. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
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.
Crossing Borders Opening Reception. 40 West Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.
October First Friday. The Source Hotel, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Skull & Bones 1st Anniversary Opening Reception. Memento Mori Gallery, 6451 W. Colfax Ave., Suite B, Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.
Autumn Light. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15
Eat and drink
Denver Fire Department's 34th Annual Chili Cookoff. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 3-7 p.m. Free (attendance).
Second Annual Brew Fest for Alzheimer's. Lincoln Meadows Senior Living, 10001 S. Oswego St., Parker. 4-6 p.m. Donation based.
Music and nightlife
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. $7 (members), $26.95 (youth ages 3-18), $28.95 (seniors 65 and older), $31.95 (adult, non-members). Advanced registration required.
*Goose. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*(Virtual) Old Fashioned Hootenany. Swallow Hill Music, online. 7-9 p.m. Free.
Eagles. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Just for fun
Sound Bath Series. Sustain at Free Market, 1801 Blake St. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $33.
Denver Bake Fest. Rebel Bread, 675 S. Broadway. 10 a.m.-noon. $5-$15 (tasting tickets).
Denver Collect-A-Con. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (kids 7 and under), $29.99 (one day), $45 (two days).
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (kids 12 an dunder), $12 (in advance), $15 (day of).
Small Vendor Fair. FlyteCo. Brewing, 4499 W. 38th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
Earthmade Fall Edition. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
Friends Foundation Used Book Pop-Up Sale. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. Noon-6 p.m.
*Belleview Station Fall BAZAAR. 1611 Raleigh St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover, $20 (bottomless mimosas from noon-2 p.m.), $35 (drink token package).
La Llorona Festival. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 2-4 p.m. Free.
Rodeo All-Star. National Western Events Center, 1515 E. 47th Ave. 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Meow Wolf Makers: Dia de los Muertos. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $7 (entry).
Hispanic Heritage Month: The History of the Chicano Movement in Denver. Birdseed Collective, 4496 Grant St. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. All ages.
Kids and family
Live Music by Teresa Suydam and Native American Sound Experience. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 1-3 p.m. Free. All ages.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Family Bingo/ Lotería. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Ages 5 and up.
Sports Dome Grand Opening and Touch-a-Truck Event. Family Sports Center, 6959 S. Peoria St., Centennial. 2-4 p.m. Free. All ages.
*Trick-or-Treat Trail. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free (ages 2 and under), $20 (ages 3 and up). Advanced registration required. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Matthew Broussard. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24.
Hannah Einbinder. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-$40.
Art, culture and media
Pre-Holidays Art Supply Swap. Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Popular St. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.
Internal Mapping. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
As You Are. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Movie Night: Scary ghost buccaneers haunt the tropics looking for the last piece of their stolen gold. Ballmer Peak Distillery, 12347 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. 7:30 p.m. No cover.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 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.
*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Woods Boss 2023 Block Party. 2210 California St. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
Scotch and Chocolate Pairing with Diageo. Seven Grand, 1855 Blake St, Suite 160. 6-8 p.m. $35.
Music and nightlife
*The 1975. Fiddler's Green, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
*Cody Jinks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Jason Aldean. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Fitness and sports
*SnowShape. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 8 a.m. $17.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo FC. Watch on Apple TV. 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Just for fun
Denver Collect-A-Con. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (kids 7 and under), $25 (one day), $45 (two days).
DYAO's Fall Festival 2023. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-3 p.m. Free.
Earthmade Fall Edition. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
Wings Workshop. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 4 p.m. $40.
Comedy and theater
New Faces Contest Round 2. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.
Gavin Matts. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.
Art, culture, media
Amoako Boafo Opening. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and guests ages 18 and under), $15 (Colorado residents that are college students and seniors), $18 (Colorado residents ages 19 and older), $19 (non-resident college students and seniors), $22 (non-resident adult).
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.
Music and nightlife
*Carl Cox Hybrid Live. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Run the Rocks 2023. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 9 a.m. Free.
Yoga Class. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.
*Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on CBS or listen at 94.1 FM. 2:25 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Just for fun
13th Floor Haunted House. 13th Floor Haunted House, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. 7-9:45 p.m. Starting at $29.99.
Kids and family
*Pumpkin Festival. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$16. Advanced registration required. All ages.
*Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns. The Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 7-10:45 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 7-9:45 p.m. (Sunday). $14.99 (kids), $19.99 (adults). All ages.
Comedy and theater
Into the Woods. OvationWest Performing Arts, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 2:30 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.
Art, culture and media
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.
The Russells. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and guests ages 18 and under), $15 (Colorado residents that are college students and seniors), $18 (Colorado residents ages 19 and older), $19 (non-resident college students and seniors), $22 (non-resident adult).
Museum of Illusions Denver. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages 5-12), $22 (seniors and active military), $24 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Art of The Future - Denver. Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). $24.99 (children ages 7-11, students and military members), $29.99 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Cowboy. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Fridays) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays). Free (children 18 and under), $9 (college students, military members, teachers, seniors ages 65+), $12 (adults).
0% Juice. CORE Art Space, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. (Friday) and noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
