By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Enjoy free admission to the Denver Art Museum on Saturday and to the Museum of Nature & Science on Sunday. Other happenings include Winter Brew Fest, the Red Velvet Burlesque Show, and (book and beer) bingo and (ski and Rockies) trivia games.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Jan. 26
Just for fun
The Ultimate RV Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free.
Kids and family
Glass Etching at the ideaLAB. Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn St., 10-11:30 a.m. Free (bring your own clean, smooth glass jar or cup). Ideal for ages 9 and up.
Little University: Interstellar Cinderella with DCPA. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
21 Below. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 6-9 p.m. Free (teens), $5 (adults).
Comedy and theater
Caroline Rhea. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Steve Rannazzisi. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $20.
Arts, culture and media
Nomadic Daydreams. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Rough Gems: Dirty Abstraction. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
2024 Untitled: Artist Takeover - Quána Madison and Wes Watkins. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 6-10 p.m. Free (guests ages 5 and under), $5 (members, guests ages 6-18), $23 (Colorado resident), $27 (non-resident).
Music and nightlife
Apres Ski Party. ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St. 9 p.m.-4 a.m. No cover.
Sports and fitness
Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Vancouver Warriors. Watch on ESPN+. 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 27
Just for fun
The Ultimate RV Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free.
Winter of Reading Used Book Pop Up Sale. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
Stanley Marketplace's Sidewalk Sale. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover.
Adulting 101: Financial Literacy. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. Noon-2 p.m. Free.
Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
Rockies Fest Trivia. Milepost Zero, 1601 19th St., Suite 150. 5-6 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
The Learning Lab Presents: Winter Crowns. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 2-7, when accompanied by an adult.
Book Bingo. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 3-4 p.m. Free.Ideal for ages 5 and up.
Comedy and theater
Red Velvet Burlesque Show. Glow Lounge, 633 E. Colfax Ave. 6 p.m. Starting at $35.
Caroline Rhea. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Comedy Night. WestFax Brewing Co., 6733 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 8 p.m. Free.
Steve Rannazzisi. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $20.
Art, culture and media
Free Day. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Advanced rgsitration required.
Nomadic Daydreams. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Rough Gems: Dirty Abstraction. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 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
*Pajama Brunch. The Original, 1600 20th St. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover, meal prices vary.
Culinary Constellations: Baking LNY Delights with Food Network Stars. Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd., Unit 129. Noon-2 p.m. Donation-based entry fee. Advanced registration required.
2024 Denver Winter Brew Fest. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave. 1-10 p.m. $59.95-$69.95.
2024 Denver Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival. 1930 Blake and The Refinery, 1930 Blake St. and 1932 Blake St. 2:30-6 p.m. $55-$110. Advanced registration required.
Wax & Brews and Ski Trivia. Woods Boss Brewing Co., 2210 California St. 5-8 p.m. $20 (includes hot wax and a pint, trivia is free).
Brewery Bingo. Max Taps Centennial, 11405 E. Briarwood Ave., Unit 100, Centennial. 7-9 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Isaiah Rashad. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ABC or listen at 92.5 FM. 3:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, Jan. 28
Just for fun
Stanley Marketplace's Sidewalk Sale. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Free Days. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Caroline Rhea. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $18.
Art, culture and media
Winter of Reading: The Dawn of Chicano Poetry. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 1-2 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
All Weekend
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).
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).