By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
The weekend has arrived! Make the most of the weekend by attending a farmers’ market in RiNo, kite festival in Arvada, or the Colorado Wine Walk at the Dairy Block. The Women+Film Festival is now underway, too.
There are also a few events that might be worth a drive, including a Pikes Peak Chocolate & Cheese Festival, Elk Camp Surf & Snow Beach Party at Snowmass Village, and the Taste of Pearl in Boulder.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, April 12
Just for fun
Create & Relate: Rock Painting. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.
Bedtime Stories: Lust & Bloom. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $30 (general admission), $45 (VIP).
Kids and family
Little University: Music Time with the Dollhouse Thieves. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzalez Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
Comedy and theater
Bedtime Stories: Lust & Bloom. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $30 (general admission), $45 (VIP). Advanced registration is required.
Rob Schneider. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $45-$55.
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 Greenwood Village Grand Opening. 4940 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village. 6:30-9 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Fortissimo’s Anniversary Party. Fortissimo Denver, 891 14th St., Suite 110. 5-11:55 p.m. $15 (general admission), $25 (table reservation, per person).
*Elderbrook. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Cyclops. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs. Watch on Altitude or listen at 92.5 FM. 6 p.m.
Philadelphia Wings vs. Colorado Mammoth. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, April 13
Just for fun
*RiNo Farmers Market. Denver Central Market, 2631 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover.
Sustainable Saturdays: Tote Bags. Rodolfo “Corky” Gronzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 13 and up.
A Fashion Show by Void Studios: Órólegur Vetur. Void Studios, 1790 S. Banncock St. 7-11:30 p.m. $35-$75.
Kids and family
Second Saturday Extravaganza Presents: The Dollhouse Thieves Band. Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Taylor Swift + More For Kids. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 11:30 a.m. Prices vary.
Family Book Festival. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 1-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
Comedy and theater
*Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Olde Town Square, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Noon. Free. (Read more about the performance and what to expect here.)
Hollywood Favorite: Barbie 2D. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 7-9 p.m. $8 (youth and senior members). $9 (youth and senior non-members), $10 (adult members), $12 (adult non-members). Advanced registration is required.
Free Comedy Night. Max Taps Centennial, 11405 E. Briarwood Ave, Suite 100, Centennial. 7:30 p.m. No cover.
Don’t Tell Comedy. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $40. Advanced registration required.
Demetri Martin. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 8:30 p.m. Prices vary.
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.
Great Outdoors Exhibit Closing Reception. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway. 4-7 p.m. Free.
Tanner Steed Art Exhibition. Broadway Collective, 4045 S. Broadway, Englewood. 4-8 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $25.
Music and nightlife
Live Jazz with Groove Machine. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
Fortissimo’s Anniversary Party. Fortissimo Denver, 891 14th St., Suite 110. 5-11:55 p.m. $15 (general admission), $25 (table reservation, per person).
*Wakaan Rocks 2: Liquid Stranger Presents Trinity. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
William Tyler and Luke Schneider. Shallow Hill Music - Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. $25 (in advance), $30 (day of).
Selena Por Vida - Prom. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $22.50.
Sports and fitness
*Firehouse 5k. Station 26 Brewing Co., 7045 38th Ave. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 (race), $55 (race and T-shirt).
*Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle.Watch on ALT. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
*San Jose Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids. Watch on Apple TV. 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, April 14
Just for fun
*Arvada Kite Festival. Stenger Sports Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
90s Pop-Up Mall. Infinite Monkey, 3200 Larimer St. 3-8 p.m. No cover.
Comedy and theater
Almost Famous. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.
AJ Finney. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.
Eat and drink
Colorado Wine Walk. Dairy Block, 1821 Blake St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. $50 (general admision), $90 (VIP).
Music and nightlife
*Daybreaker Peace Tour. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 9 a.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Avalanche vs. Golden Knights. Watch on TNT, Max or truTV. 1:30 p.m.
*Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis Grizzlies. Watch on Altitude or listen at 92.5 FM. 1:30 p.m.
All Weekend
Just for fun
Grand Opening: Mejuri Cherry Creek. 3000 E. 1st Ave. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
Kids and family
Orcas: Our Shared Future. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices vary, this requires a timed ticket and museum admission. All ages. Advanced registration is recommended.
Comedy and theater
Women+Film Festival. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. 2-7:15 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Sunday). $120 (all access pass).
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).
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 adults).
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 is required for timed entry.
The Lost Paradise. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon- 7 p.m. (Friday) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free (members and children 18 and under), $9 (college students, teachers, seniors and active military members), $12 (adults).
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 is required for timed entry.
Worth the Drive
Saturday
Pikes Peak Chocolate & Cheese Fest. Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 10 and under), $10 (admission, additional $10 for 12 tasting tickets).
Elk Camp Surf & Snow Beach Party. Elk Camp at Snowmass Village. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. No cover (gondola foot passes to Elk Camp are free after noon).
Saturday & Sunday
A Creative Market & Holistic Expo. Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free (children 12 and under), $7 (admission for all weekend).
Sunday
Taste of Pearl. Downtown Boulder, 1942 Broadway, Suite 301, Boulder. 2-6 p.m. $90 (general admission), $130 (VIP, enter at 1 p.m.).
