By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Music, films and theater galore. This weekend is full of live performances ranging from the Colorado Ballet’s The Great Gatsby and Parker Arts’ Shrek The Musical to PAW Patrol Live at Bellco Theatre.
Summit is hosting a Justin Bieber Night and the Philip Glass Ensemble is performing Koyaanisqatsi at Boettcher Concert Hall. There’s also a Billie Eilish-themed laser show at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Other happenings include the Denver Jewish Film Festival, the Orchid Showcase at Denver Botanic Gardens, MaskedMania at Mission Ballroom and much more.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Worth the Trip
Saturday: *Eat, Ski & Be Merry. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $35-$45 (children, includes food and drinks at four bonfire stations), $55-$65 (adults, includes food and drinks at four bonfire stations). Advance registration required for timed start.
All weekend: *International Snow Sculpture Championships. Breckenridge Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge. Anytime. Free. All ages.
Friday, Jan. 30
Just for fun
*Orchid Showcase. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $12 (guests ages 3-15, students), $12.50 (guests ages 65 and older, military members), $16.50 (adults).
Clock Tower Self-Guided Tours. Denver Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (children ages 5 and under), $8 (Historic Denver and Molly Brown House Museum members), $10 (general public).
*Immigration Legal Help. Denver Public Library, phone or email. Noon-1 p.m. Free.
Laser Stranger Things. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Prices vary.
Kids and family
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $20.95 (guests ages 3-18), $22.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver, 3900 Elati St. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $17.90-$27.90 (children ages 3-12), $18.90-$28.90 (ages 13-17, students, military, disabled and seniors ages 65 and older), $21.90-$31.90 (adults). All ages.
Learning Lab: Magical Magnets. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
Create Together: Fun Friday. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Denver Jewish Film Festival. Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. $15 (youth and seniors), $18 (adults), $325 (all access pass).
Cowboys and East Indians. The Singleton Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 7 p.m. $70-$82.50.
Sahib Singh. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $25-$35.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. $61.
The Great Gatsby. Colorado Ballet at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Jessica Kirson. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Shrek The Musical. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 7:30 p.m. $40-$45.
Patrick Warburton. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:15 p.m. $35-$55.
Art, culture, and media
Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children), $20 (adults).
The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children age 18 and younger), $22-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $25-$30 (adults).
Colorado Wild. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-9 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25. Advance registration required.
Music and nightlife
Ship Wrek Presents Voyager. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7:30 p.m. $74.95.
Justin Bieber Night. Summit, 1902 Blake St. 8:30 p.m. Prices vary.
K?d. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m. $26.75.
Mad Cumbia Dance Party: Ritmo Cascabel. Manos Sagrados, 9975 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 9-11:55 p.m. $15 (in advance), $20 (day of).
Sports and fitness
LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Altitude, or listen on 92.5 FM. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Ice Skating. Throughout the Denver metro, locations listed here. Times vary. Costs vary.
Ruby Hill Rail Yard opens for the season, offering free skiing and snowboarding in Denver. Free snowboard rentals and lessons are on offer 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Friday only. Rentals will be paid on future weekends. Access is free and the park is open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., but riding is recommended for daylight hours only, since the hill is not lit this year.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Just for fun
*Orchid Showcase. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $12 (guests ages 3-15, students), $12.50 (guests ages 65 and older, military members), $16.50 (adults).
Plaza Immigrant Resources. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 Andes Ct., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 Irving St., and Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S. Dahlia St. 10 a.m.-noon. (Green Valley and Rodolfo) and 2:30-4:30 p.m. (Virginia Village). Free.
*Orchid Showcase. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $12 (guests ages 3-15, students), $12.50 (guests ages 65 and older, military members), $16.50 (adults).
Nature Talks | Winter Seed Sowing. Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free ($15 donation suggested).
*Immigration Legal Help. Denver Public Library, phone or email. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free.
January Market Finds. Sunday Mornings Boutique, 9878 W. Girton Dr., Lakewood. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
Clothing Swap for the Girlies. Vivid Minds Cafe, 1545 S. Broadway. Noon-2:30 p.m. Free.
2026 Australia Day Party. Darcy’s Bistro & Pub, 4955 S. Ulster St. 2-6 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Advance registration recommended.
Kids and family
International Lego Day Celebration. Bricks & Minifigs Thornton, 3843 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. Starting at 9 a.m. No cover. All ages.
*Snow Days. Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Opens at 9 a.m. Free (children under 1 year of age and members), $17.75 (1-year-olds and visitors ages 60 and older), $19.75 (ages 2-59). All ages.
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver, 3900 Elati St. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $21.90-$31.90 (children ages 3-12), $23.90-$33.90 (ages 13-17, students, military, disabled and seniors ages 65 and older), $25.90-$35.90 (adults). All ages.
PAW Patrol Live. Bellco Theatre,1100 Stout St. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Prices vary. Advance registration required. All ages.
Teens Learn and Explore: Saturday Morning Cartoons. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Ideal for ages 13-19.
Teens Game On. Athmar Park Branch Library, 1055 S. Tejon St. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Ideal for ages 13-18.
The Playmakers Jack and the Beanstalk. Dazzle, 1080 14th St. Noon. $6.45. Ideal for ages 5-13, when accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required.
Comedy and theater
Cowboys and East Indians. The Singleton Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $47 (1:30 p.m.) and $70 (7 p.m.).
Alice in Wonderland: Aerial Cirque Over Denver Performance Co. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave. W. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $61.
The Great Gatsby. Colorado Ballet at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Shrek The Musical. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $40-$45.
Private Screening of the “Hidden War” Followed by Q&A w/ TBF Rescue Team. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 5612 S. Hickory St., Littleton. 5 p.m. No cover. Advance registration required.
Denver Jewish Film Festival. Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. 6:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. $15 (youth and seniors), $18 (adults), $325 (all access pass).
Sahib Singh. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $25-$35.
Flock of Females. What If Theatre, 9060 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. 7-8 p.m. $10-$16.
Free Comedy Show. Max Taps Highlands Ranch, 2680 E. County Line Road, Suite A, Highlands Ranch. 7:30 p.m. No cover.
Art, culture, and media
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $20.95 (guests ages 3-18), $22.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)
Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children), $20 (adults).
Water, Water on the Wall, You're the Fairest of Them All. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, guests 18 and under), $11 (students, guests ages 65 and older), $14 (adults).
Colorado Wild. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr. Noon-5 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25. Advance registration required.
Eat and drink
Grand Opening Celebration. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, 7250 W. Alaska Dr., Suite 200, Lakewood. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
Wordinarium — Free Beer & Playtest Word Dice Game. Little Machine Beer, 2924 W. 20th Ave. 1:30-4 p.m. No cover (free beer for guests who test the game).
Murder Mystery Dinner — Now you See It, Now you Don’t. The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. 6-9 p.m. Prices vary.
Culinary Date Night: Southwest. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $132 (per person). Advance registration required.
Music and nightlife
Laser Billie Eilish. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 4 p.m. Prices vary.
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. 6:30 p.m. $71-$80.
Ghengar. Summit, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
The Philip Glass Ensemble Performing Koyaanisqatsi. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Unit 15. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Ray Volpe. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 9 p.m. $62.84.
Winter Ball: Masquerade After Dark. Thompson Denver, 1616 Market St. 9-11:59 p.m. $76.54 (in advance), $108.55 (day of).
Want more live music? Check out the Indie 102.3 concert calendar.
Sports and fitness
Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45 a.m. $12 (member), $15 (non-member). Advance registration required.
*Southpark Pickleball Complex Grand Opening. 400 W. County Line Road, Highlands Ranch. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.
*Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings. Watch on ABC or ESPN. 11 a.m.
Buffalo Bandits at Colorado Mammoth. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Ice Skating. Throughout the Denver metro, locations listed here. Times vary. Costs vary.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Just for fun
*2026 Lunar New Year Market. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $12 (guests ages 3-15, students), $12.50 (guests ages 65 and older, military members), $16.50 (adults).
*Orchid Showcase. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $12 (guests ages 3-15, students), $12.50 (guests ages 65 and older, military members), $16.50 (adults).
Valentine’s Day Cardmaking. Cozy Coffee Co., 14694 Orchard Parkway, Unit 1200, Westminster. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 (per card).
Clock Tower Self-Guided Tours. Denver Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free (children ages 5 and under), $8 (Historic Denver and Molly Brown House Museum members), $10 (general public).
Freedom Street Social Artisan Craft & Art Walk. Freedom Street Social, 15207 Candelas Parkway, Arvada. Noon-4 p.m. No cover.
Rocky Mountain Bridal Show. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. Noon-4 p.m. $7.50 (in advance), $15 (day of), $20-$30 (VIP).
Kids and family
*Snow Days. Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Opens at 9 a.m. Free (children under 1 year of age and members), $17.75 (1-year-olds and visitors ages 60 and older), $19.75 (ages 2-59). All ages.
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $20.95 (guests ages 3-18), $22.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver, 3900 Elati St. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free (ages 2 and under), $21.90-$31.90 (children ages 3-12), $23.90-$33.90 (ages 13-17, students, military, disabled and seniors ages 65 and older), $25.90-$35.90 (adults). All ages.
Children and Family Workshop: Chocolate Treats. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10-11:30 a.m. $15 (members), $17 (non-members). Advance registration required.
PAW Patrol Live. Bellco Theatre,1100 Stout St. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Prices vary. Advance registration required. All ages.
Comedy and theater
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $61.
Cowboys and East Indians. The Singleton Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $47 (7 p.m.) and $70-$82.50 (1:30 p.m.).
The Great Gatsby. Colorado Ballet at Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. 2 p.m. Prices vary.
Shrek The Musical. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 2 p.m. $40-$45.
Denver Jewish Film Festival. Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 S. Dahlia St. 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $15 (youth and seniors), $18 (adults), $325 (all access pass).
The Funday Comedy Show. Cerebral Brewing - West Highland, 3257 Lowell Blvd. 6:30-8 p.m. Free (donations accepted).
The Nasty Show. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.
Art, culture, and media
Moments That Made US. History Colorado, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children ages 18 and under), $15 (adults).
Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children), $20 (adults).
The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children age 18 and younger), $22-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $25-$30 (adults).
Colorado Wild. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
Artist Reception - Black History Month Art Exhibition. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. 2-4 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
A Perfect Southern Brunch. Stir to Learn, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $127.20. Advance registration required.
Music and nightlife
CJRO Miles Ahead: Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Dazzle, 1080 14th St. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Advance registration required.
Sports and fitness
Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45 a.m. $12 (member), $15 (non-member). Advance registration required.
MaskedMania Lucha Libre Mexicana. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Telemundo, NBC or Peacock, or listen on 92.5 FM. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
*Ice Skating. Throughout the Denver metro, locations listed here. Times vary. Costs vary.
