By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
This weekend officially kicks off concert season at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre! Other musical happenings include the Live Music and Art Showcase with RiNo hosted by the Denver Public Library, ArtPark, and LOUD.
It’s also Easter weekend meaning there are Easter egg hunts for kiddos and adults taking place across the metro.
And last but not least, Disney on Ice is in town performing at the Denver Coliseum.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend and soak up the last days of March!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, March 29
Kids and family
Photos with the Easter Bunny. Town Center Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Prices vary by photo package. Advanced registration recommended.
Easter Egg Hunt. Museum of Illusions Denver, 951 16th Street Mall. Noon-2 p.m. Starting at $20. Kids of all ages.
Robot Roll! Sphero Obstacle Course Challenge / ¡Rueda de robot! Desafío de carrera de obstáculos. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Comedy and theater
Chris Hardwick. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $35-$45.
Catfish Comedy. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $15.
Arts, culture and media
Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Rough Gems 2024: Laugh Lines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Eat and drink
*Little Man Central Park Season Opening. Little Man Central Park, 10195 E. 29th Drive. 3-9 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Presents: Neon Lights. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Wayfarer presents “American Gothic”. Bluebird Theater, 3317 Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $22.50.
Sports and fitnessMinnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude or listen at 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, March 30
Just for fun
Living Gallery Factory Fashion Retail Opening. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Easter Egg-stravaganza. Community of Grace, 4343 S. Flanders St., Centennial. Starting at 10 a.m. Free.
*Easter Egg Hunt. Northridge Park, 8801 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Starting at 10 a.m. Free.
The Learning Lab: Swallow Hill Sing Along, Move Along. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 6 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
Easter at Stanley. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
Photos with the Easter Bunny. Town Center Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Prices vary by photo package. Advanced registration recommended.
Live Music and Art Showcase with RiNo. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 1-4 p.m. Free. Ideal for all ages.
Comedy and theater
Chris Hardwick. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $35-$45.
Comedy Night. WestFax Brewing Co., 6733 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 8-10 p.m. No cover.
Mike Birbiglia. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 9 p.m. Prices vary.
Improper Exposé. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $15.
Art, culture and media
Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Rough Gems 2024: Laugh Lines. 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. $25.
Eat and drink
Gluten Free Winter Market. Parkside Eatery & Bar, 14515 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Fresh Pasta Workshop: Raviolis, Agnolotti & Tortellini. Stir Events at the Ice House, 1801 Wynkoop St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $129. Advanced registration required.
Collaboration Beer Fest. The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. 3-6 p.m. $40 (designated driver), $65 (general admission), $85 (early admission, doors open at 2 p.m.)
Culinary Date Night: Spain. Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6 p.m. $132. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Presents: Neon Lights. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
*Boogie T. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Teenage Bottlerocket + Authority Zero 8th Annual Bash. Summit, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Juelz. Bluebird Theater, 3317 Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $22.
Sports and fitness
*NCAA Tournament: Iowa Hawkeys vs. Colorado Buffaloes (women’s). Watch on ESPN streaming services. 1:30 p.m.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Football Club. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 4 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, March 31
Just for fun
*Easter Sunrise Service. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 a.m. Price to be determined.
Adult & Kiddo Easter Egg Hunt. Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. Noon-3 p.m. No cover.
Art, culture and media
Sundays on Santa Fe. Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Drive. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
Eat and drink
Easter (Bottomless) Brunch. Toro, 150 Clayton Lane, Suite B. Times vary. $75 (bottomless drinks and food), $90 (bottomless drinks and food with special additions).
Easter at Local Jones. Local Jones, 249 Columbine St. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (brunch) and 4-10 p.m. (dinner). Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude or NBA TV, or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Just for fun
International Gem & Jewelry Show. Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave. Noon-6 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). $6 (when purchased online), $8 (in person).
Kids and families
Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party. Denver Coliseum, 4600 N. Humboldt St. 7 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 11 a.m. (Saturday) and 3 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Prices vary.
Art, culture and media
Process Makes Perfect: Printmakers Explore the Natural World. Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street Location, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (members and children 2 and under), $11.50 (children ages 3-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), $15.75 (adults).
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.
Danielle SeeWalker: But We Have Something to Say. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children 18 and under), $15 (adults). (Read more about the artist and exhibit here.)
Have a Seat. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and guests ages 18 and under), $15 (seniors 65+ and Colorado students), $18 (Colorado residents), $19 (non-resident adults and college students), $22 (non-resident adult).
Space Explorers - The Infinite. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 2-7 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Eat and drink
*20 Ribeyes Grand Opening. Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m (Sunday). $40.
