By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
The National Western Stock Show kicks off its nearly month-long celebration this weekend with several events listed below. More about the Stock Show can be read in Desiree's article here.
Other weekend events include a Digital Vision Board and Goal Planning Workshop and Lunar New Year celebrations at Denver's Far East Center. (Read more about Lunar New Year's history and events here.)
Saturday is also your last chance to visit art exhibits like Revealing Radiance at Walker Fine Art and Through Flesh to Infinity at Union Hall. New art exhibits are also opening, including Conscious with the Enemy Opening at the Art District on Sante Fe.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Jan. 5
Kids and family
Denver Zoo Pop Up & Play. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. All ages.
Family Science Nights. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5. All ages.
First Friday Button Making. ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Drive. 6:15-9 p.m. Free. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Ian Bagg. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.
Frankie Quiñones. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.
Arts, culture and media
Revealing Radiance. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Through Flesh to Infinity. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Conscious with the Enemy Opening. Art District on Sante Fe, 858 Santa Fe Drive. 6-9 p.m. Free. (Read more about this here.)
Music and nightlife
Bad Britton. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $19.50.
Sports and fitness
*Guided Meditation. Denver Public Library, online. 10-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Just for fun
National Western Stock Show. National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (children, grounds admission), $22 (adult, grounds admission), $70 (grounds admission for all 16 days).
*Digital Vision Board and Goal Planning Workshop. SecondActWomen, online. 9-11 a.m. $29. Advanced registration required.
Colorado vs. The World Rodeo Finals. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 8 p.m. Starting at $43.
Kids and family
The Learning Lab Presents: Scratch Foam Printmaking. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Ideal for ages 2-7 when accompanied by an adult.
Lunar New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon Art Classes. Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required. All ages (children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Comedy and theater
Ian Bagg. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.
Frankie Quiñones. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $30.
Art, culture and media
No Strings Attached Book Chat. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.
Revealing Radiance. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Through Flesh to Infinity. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Winter of Reading Launch Party. Denver Public Library Friends Foundation at Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 1-5 p.m.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
2024 PubPass Colorado Kickoff. Woods Boss Brewing, 2208 California St. 7-10 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
The Orchestrator and Afroman. Summit, 1902 Blake St. 8 p.m. Starting at $35.
Taylor Fest. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $25.
Sports and fitness
Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45-8:45 a.m. $10 (members), $12 (non-members). Advanced registration required.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Buffalo Bandits. Watch on ESPN+. 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 7
Just for fun
National Western Stock Show. National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (children, grounds admission), $22 (adult, grounds admission), $70 (grounds admission for all 16 days).
DFW Spring '24 Model Auditions. The Arch, 3001 Walnut St. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $10.
Winter of Reading Book Bingo. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 2-3 p.m. Free.
Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Starting at $47.
Kids and family
Build at Your Library! STEM Playdate. Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 3-4 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 2-8 when accompanied by an adult.
Art, culture and theater
Lunar New Year 2024: Dragon Landscape Painting Class with Artist Kim Pham. Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd. Noon-2 p.m. Donation-based pricing. Advanced registration required.
Eat and drink
Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
Latte Art Basics. Copper Door Coffee Roasters, 2000 S. Cherokee St. 1-3 p.m. $45.
Sports and fitness
Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45-8:45 a.m. $10 (members), $12 (non-members). Advanced registration required.
*Brunch Running. bRUNch Club at Blackbird Public House, 305 S. Downing St. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free.
*Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders. Watch on Fox. 2:25 p.m. Prices vary.
Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude or listen at 92.5 FM. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Art, culture and media
All Stars. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 5 and under), $5 (members, guests ages 6-18), $23 (Colorado resident), $27 (non-resident).
Indigenous Arts of North America Galleries. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 5 and under), $5 (members, guests ages 6-18), $23 (Colorado resident), $27 (non-resident).
Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $20 (children ages 5-12), $22 (seniors and active military), $24 (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).
Eat and drink
Poka La La La. Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. (Friday), 1 p.m.-2 a.m. (Saturday), 2-9 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
Music and nightlife
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -- in Concert. Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), and 1 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Downtown Denver Rink. Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free, rentals are extra.
*McGregor Skate. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and Noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children 2 and under, seniors 65 and older), $6-$9 (children), $6-$15 (adults).
*Skating in the Square. Arvada Visitors Center, 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 3-7 p.m. (Fridays), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturdays) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sundays). $7 (children 12 and under), $10 (adults).
