By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Cold weather is expected across the metro this weekend. Stay warm by attending a guided meditation or watch Boulder International Film Festival 20th anniversary classics from the comfort of your home.
If you want to brave the frigid temperatures, consider checking out a dry January event at Nurture, Wild Color at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, or the rodeo at the National Western Stock Show.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Jan. 12
Kids and family
Denver Zoo Pop Up & Play. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. All ages. Weather permitting.
Comedy and theater
Jackie Kashian. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $28.
Arts, culture and media
Opening Reception: Nomadic Daydreams. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 5-8 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Sip. Share. Shine. Your Guide to a Joyful Dry January and Beyond. Grüvi and Zero Proofed at Nurture, 2949 Federal Blvd. 5-7:30 p.m. $25.
Music and nightlife
Mind Incision. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 7 p.m. $22.50
Colter Wall. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. $48-$216.
Sports and fitness
*Guided Meditation. Denver Public Library, online. 10-11 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude or ESPN, or listen at 92.5 FM. 8 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Just for fun
Pro Rodeo - CSU Performance. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 11 a.m. Starting at $37.
Adults: Colors and Cocoa. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.
Vintage & Artist Market. So Many Roads, 918 W. 1st Ave. Noon-5 p.m. No cover.
Vision Board Party. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 2-4 p.m. Free.
Winter Wreath / Corona de Invierno. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-4:30 p.m. Free.
Wild West Show. National Western Events Center, 4655 Humboldt St. 11 a.m. Starting at $32.
Pro Rodeo. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 8 p.m. Starting at $42.
True Boutique and Dainty Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up. Fly Kickbox, 2501 Dallas St., Suite 278, Aurora. 6-8 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Jackie Kashian. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $28.
Art, culture and media
Nomadic Daydreams. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Woodbury Film Club. Woodbury Branch Library, 3265 Federal Blvd. 1-5 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
Dirty Dough Aurora Grand Opening. 22691 E. Aurora Parkway, Unit B7, Aurora. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Yale Out the Blue A Capella Concert. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-2 p.m. No cover.
Colter Wall. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. $45-$300.
Pink Fuzz. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $20.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. Watch on Fubo or Sling TV. 5 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth vs. San Diego Seals. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, Jan. 14
Just for fun
Pro Rodeo - Canadian Night. Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St. 6:30 p.m. Starting at $42.
Kids and family
Kids Create. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under.
Comedy and theater
Duncan Trussell. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $33.
Isiah Kelly. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $17.50.
Art, culture and media
*What We're Watching with John Anzalone. Denver Public Library, online. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Advance registration required.
Eat and drink
Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
Meditation in Motion: Experience the Joyful Art & Science of TaiChi/QiGong. Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd., Unit 129. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
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).
Art, culture and media
*Boulder International Film Festival 20th Anniversary Classics. Online Anytime. Free. Advanced registration required.
Mysteries of the Ice Ages. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $19.95 (guests ages 3-18), $21.95 (seniors ages 65 and older), $24.95 (adults). All ages. Advanced registration recommended.
Wild Color. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $19.95 (guests ages 3-18), $21.95 (seniors ages 65 and older), $24.95 (adults). All ages. Advanced registration recommended.
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.-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.
The Museum for Black Girls. 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $30. (Read more about the museum and its creator here.)
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).
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. Noon-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).
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect that both Denver Nuggets game scheduled for this weekend are home games.
