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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 2nd

Galactic Gold Celebration @ Denver Museum of Nature & Science @ 7PM–11PM
Dress in your best cosmic Western attire for an evening of science, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, drinks, and local beverage tastings supporting the Museum’s mission. VIP entry begins at 6PM. Use code DMNS100 to save $50 on general admission.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown @ Ball Arena @ 5:30PM

First Fridays Creator Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM
Wander through curated booths filled with unique artwork, handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, and so much more.

First Friday Art Walk @ Santa Fe Arts District @ 5:30PM
First Fridays in ADSF means the Santa Fe Drive and its side streets come to life for this signature neighborhood event.

First Fridays Art Walk @ RiNo Art District @ 6PM
Enjoy free exhibitions, markets, live music, and so much more on first Fridays at RiNo!

Pay-What-You-Wish Day @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 10AM

The Jazz Room: Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong @ The Church Nightclub @ 6PM / 8PM
Celebrate the legacies of music legends Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong as their timeless music is reimagined by a talented live band.

Levity: The Volcano @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM

Free Summer Concert Series: BOLO @ Levitt Pavilion @ 5:30PM

Cameron Whitcomb @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 6PM
With NEP & Liam St. John

Holy Priest @ The Junkyard
With Clara Cuve & Gravedgr

Rewind: 2000s Rave @ Summit @ 8PM

Overtonight @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM
With Tommy Ragen

DOMi + JD Beck @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM

MICO @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
With Will Linley

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers @ Gothic Theatre

Claptone @ The Church Nightclub
With Rico Aramis & Edickson Manrique

Michigander @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Lighthearted

Young and Dead @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM

Hellocentral @ Globe Hall @ 7:30PM
With Blankslate, Overtime Winner, & Satellite Friend

The Lawrence Arms @ The Oriental Theater @ 8PM
With The Gamits

Robot Riot: Ghost in the Machine @ RISE Comedy @ 7PM
READER SUBMISSION - AI and robot ethics experts join Denver improvisers for a funny, thought-provoking show about death and robotics: what happens when robots “die,” and what happens to robots when their users die? Meet robots at the 6:30PM lobby event before the show.

SIP by Culture House Immersive @ Orchard Town Center @ 7:30PM
READER SUBMISSION - The Catamounts present a 70-minute immersive theatrical experience blending alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink tastings with storytelling and unexpected connections. Created by Culture House Immersive and presented at Orchard Town Center in Westminster. $35 per person; select performances through 10/25.

The Second Annual Lorax Crawl @ The Grateful Gnome @ 5:30PM
READER SUBMISSION - Join a costumed bar crawl down Tennyson Street benefiting Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK), starting at The Grateful Gnome at 44th & Tennyson. Orange bodysuit required; ages 21+. A $10 minimum donation at check-in goes entirely to ELK.

Clay & Cultured Cheese: Handbuilding & Vegan Tasting Workshop @ Community Clay @ 6PM–8PM
READER SUBMISSION - Create a custom ceramic cheese board while tasting handcrafted vegan cheeses from Peaceful Rebel. This beginner-friendly workshop includes clay, tools, glazing, and firing; your finished board will be ready for pickup in a few weeks. Ages 21+; 3349 Blake Street.

Try-It Night at the Wheel @ Community Clay @ 6:30PM–8:30PM
READER SUBMISSION - Try the pottery wheel in a relaxed, small-group class with two hours of hands-on guidance. $85 per person includes all materials and one finished piece, fired and glazed for pickup in a few weeks. No experience needed; children may not participate or observe. 3349 Blake Street.

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3rd

Buddy Puzzle Presents: F*** Your Job @ RISE Comedy @ 7:30PM
Veteran improv duo Buddy Puzzle, Anatasha Blakely and Jacob Sorling, joins an ensemble of improvisers to turn audience members’ nightmare job stories into a completely improvised comedy show. Expect plenty of workplace absurdity and adult language.

Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues @ Ball Arena @ 7PM

Lone Tree Oktoberfest @ Schweiger Ranch @ 2:30PM
Sample from Colorado breweries’ fall line-up of beers, nosh on some German cuisine, compete in a stein hoisting competition, dance, and more.

Fall BAZAAR @ Sloan’s Lake @ 12PM
Denver BAZAAR’s biggest fall shopping event brings unique giftable, seasonal, holiday-ready things from beloved local vendors.

Tangerine Sky Market @ Arvada @ 10AM
Shop small and local from 40+ vendors while enjoying music and gourmet bites from food trucks and bakeries.

Vintage & Vinyl Expo @ McGregor Square @ 11AM
Shop a curated collection of local vintage sellers, vinyl vendors, handmade goods, and more throughout the Square.

Halloween Costume Swap @ Stanley Marketplace @ 10AM
A fun way to refresh your Halloween look while giving gently used costumes a second life!

Oktoberfest @ Stanley Beer Hall @ 2PM
Celebrate with games, German-inspired food, plenty of beer, kids’ activities, and a few four-legged friends.

Romanian Festival @ Belmar Plaza, Lakewood @ 11AM
Spend the day experiencing the richness of Romanian heritage through authentic food, live music, traditional dance performances, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors, and activities for all ages.

Penny Saturday @ MCA @ 10AM
Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny the first Saturday of every month.

Sound Healing: The Power of Sound @ DAM @ 10:30AM
This meditation and sound bathing workshop focuses on sound as a healing force through cross-cultural perspectives.

Meditation in the Galleries @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 9AM
Clear your mind, relax, and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you in the galleries.

Bill Engvall Comedy Show @ Bellco Theatre @ 7:30PM

Leslie Jones Comedy Show @ Paramount Theatre @ 7:30PM

Rufus Wainwright’s ‘WANTED: Judy Garland’ Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 7:30PM
Rufus Wainwright joins the Colorado Symphony for a special one-night-only engagement performing selections from his albums ‘Rufus does Judy at Carnegie Hall’ and ‘Want One, Want Two,’ and beyond.

Deorro @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM
With Alacranes Musical, Juos, & DoKnow

Free Summer Concert Series: Colorado Free Jam @ Levitt Pavilion @ 7PM
Featuring Grahame Lesh & Friends

Tinlicker @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7PM
With Helsloot

ADÉLA @ Summit @ 7PM
With Zoe Gitter

Chasing Abbey @ Marquis Theater

Hermanos Gutiérrez @ Mission Ballroom @ 7PM
With Y La Bamba

Built To Spill @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM
With Paul Schalda & Esther Rose

Mind Enterprises @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
With Fred Fancy

Jane Remover @ Gothic Theatre @ 7PM
With Dazegxd

SAKA @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM
With Darby, Mirror Maze, & Waylo

Sploinky Rave @ Meow Wolf @ 10PM

It’s A 2000s Party @ Fox Theatre @ 9:30PM

West 22nd @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Where’s West?

BAILEN @ Globe Hall @ 8PM

Introduction to Fusing @ D&L Art Glass Supply @ 9AM–4PM
READER SUBMISSION - Explore kiln-formed glass in a beginner class covering fusing, tack fusing, slumping, and the properties of glass. Create three projects, ready for pickup in 1–2 weeks, and leave with firing schedules and the knowledge to continue your glass adventure.

Lil Bergamot & Friends: Denver Cake Event @ 1PM
READER SUBMISSION - Bring a cake to share and leave with a box of slices from other bakers while meeting fellow dessert lovers. Bring a serving utensil and a label listing your cake’s description and common allergens. $25 per person; everyone attending must bring a cake and purchase a ticket, except children 12 and under do not need a ticket.

The Pumpkin Kid @ Historic Elitch Theater @ 11AM / 1PM
READER SUBMISSION - A family-friendly musical and interactive pumpkin-carving event featuring a live band and pumpkin village at Denver’s Historic Elitch Theater. Additional performances October 10–11.

Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM
READER SUBMISSION - Experience a multisensory evening of light art with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.

Sgraffito Pottery Workshop with Jeff Osgood @ Community Clay @ 10AM–2PM
READER SUBMISSION - Make a plate or small platter, then learn to carve Halloween-themed designs through underglaze with guest artist Jeff Osgood. This beginner-friendly workshop includes materials, glazing, firing, and one finished piece. $125 per person; 3349 Blake Street.

Haunted Halloween Windchime: A One-Time Pottery Class @ Community Clay @ 6PM–8PM
READER SUBMISSION - Handbuild a Halloween windchime or wall hanging with bats, pumpkins, ghosts, skulls, or your own spooky design. No experience needed; finished pieces will be fired and ready in a few weeks. Twine is provided; bring your own twig for hanging. Adults only; $75 per person. 3349 Blake Street.

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 4th

Oktoberfest @ The Golden Mill @ 12PM
A festive afternoon filled with live music from Neue Polka, German-inspired food specials, Oktoberfest beers on tap, and plenty of Bavarian fun awaits!

Lucha Libre @ West Colfax @ 2PM
Live professional wrestling comes to the West Colfax side of the lake for one Sunday afternoon, and a market grows up around it.

‘True Grit’ (1969) Screening @ MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater @ 2PM
Presented by the CO150 Film Festival

Ed Larson Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown @ 5PM / 7:15PM

Sammy Obeid Stand-Up @ The Oriental Theatre @ 5PM

Chamber Music Concert @ The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House @ 1PM
The Colorado Symphony’s Chamber Music Series offers audiences the opportunity to experience the orchestra’s musicians in an intimate setting, revealing the artistry, collaboration, and personal connection at the heart of symphonic music.

Artist in Residence Showcase @ Ent Center for the Arts @ 2PM
This lively afternoon introduces Opera Colorado’s newest Resident Artists in a performance of opera, musical theater, and more, offering a first look at the voices who will shape the season ahead.

For King + Country @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM

Sara Bareilles @ Bellco Theatre @ 8PM

Maro @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM

Mon Rovîa @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
With Sydney Rose & Sarah Julia

Tricky @ Bluebird Theater @ 8:30PM

Elizabeth Nichols @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
With Soren Anderson

SIP by Culture House Immersive @ Orchard Town Center @ 5PM
READER SUBMISSION - The Catamounts present a 70-minute immersive theatrical experience blending alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink tastings with storytelling and unexpected connections. Created by Culture House Immersive and presented at Orchard Town Center in Westminster. $35 per person; select performances through 10/25.

The Pumpkin Kid @ Historic Elitch Theater @ 1PM
READER SUBMISSION -A family-friendly musical and interactive pumpkin-carving event featuring a live band and pumpkin village at Denver’s Historic Elitch Theater. Additional performances October 10–11.

Art Club Denver @ Memento Mori Gallery @ 6:15PM–8PM
READER SUBMISSION - Bring your own supplies and work on whatever you like in the company of other artists at this free, informal meetup. Held on the first Sunday of each month, with occasional workshops focused on specific mediums.

All Weekend

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Caleb Synan Stand-Up @ Denver Comedy Underground

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Oddities & Curiosities Expo @ Colorado Convention Center
Visit the largest internationally traveling oddities expo showcasing unique oddities vendors and dark artists.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Elk Fest @ Estes Park
This family-friendly festival celebrates Estes Park’s resident elk and offers a vendors market, live music, food trucks, bugling contests, performances and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Cheesman Park Fall Arts Invitational @ Cheesman Park
ColoradoArtShows brings their selection of award-winning artists to Cheesman Park, providing residents with opportunities to support local artists and enjoy the lively creative atmosphere.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Boo at the Zoo @ Denver Zoo @ 4:30PM–9PM
This special, limited-admission event features all kinds of fun and spooky Halloween shenanigans, including Trick-or-Treating stations around the zoo. Select dates through 10/31.

All weekend - Red Grant Stand-Up @ Denver Improv

THURSDAY–SATURDAY - Mark Normand Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

THURSDAY–SATURDAY - Bobby Collins Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - ‘Don Quixote’ Ballet @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Featuring dynamic choreography, stunning visuals, and enchanting music, this dazzling ballet extravaganza brings Cervantes’ beloved epic ‘Don Quixote’ to life. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw’ @ The Bug Theatre
Prepare to be thrilled as one of the most thought-provoking horror films takes an unexpected twist into the world of musicals. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘The Producers’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre
Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and based on the cult classic film, this comic tour de force spoofs and pays homage to the big, old fashioned Broadway musical. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘Hold On To Your Butts’ Play @ Garner Galleria Theatre
A wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, physical theatre and live Foley where two actors and a Foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. Ends 10/4.

All weekend - ‘Destiny of Desire’ Play @ Wolf Theatre
Brimming with energy and live music, this unique play takes you on an emotional rollercoaster sprinkled with the melodrama and wild antics that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling in the world. Ends 10/4.

All weekend - ‘Rumors’ Play @ Loft Theatre
Fast-paced, sharp, and unforgettable, Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ explodes into chaos when a dinner party goes spectacularly wrong. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘The Tempest’ Play @ Kilstrom Theatre
‘The Tempest’ is an intoxicating mélange of comedy, tragedy and fantasy from the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s creative genius. Ends 11/1.

All weekend - ‘Feeding Beatrice’ Play @ Aurora Fox Arts Center
This spine-chilling gothic thriller explores race, class and the American Dream through the story of a contemporary Black couple haunted by the ghost of a young white girl. Ends 11/1.

All weekend - ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Play @ Arvada Center
One of the longest-running plays in Broadway history, turned into an iconic film, ‘Barefoot in the Park’ is one of the best rom-com stories of all time. Ends 11/1.

All weekend - ‘Misery’ Play @ Arvada Center
Experience the horror as Stephen King's chilling thriller comes to life on stage when a fan will stop at nothing for the sequel of her dreams. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’ Play @ Firehouse Theater Company
Inspired by Yiddish folklore and infused with Klezmer music, ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’ is a whimsical and poignant story about family, home, and how we treat the people we love. Ends 10/25.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SUNDAY - ‘No Contract’ Play @ Dairy Arts Center
‘No Contract’ is a tragicomic two-person physical theater play by Kirsten Wilson about the dementia of her mother – Marie Wilson, LGBTQ+ leader, author, and equity-based feminist. Performances Thursday and Friday at 7PM and Sunday at 2PM; a separate workshop and performance takes place Saturday, 9:30AM–5PM. Ends 10/4.

All weekend - ‘Drag Queen Magic’ Comedy Play @ Dairy Arts Center
In this world premiere comedy, Drag Queen Letta Celebrate blissfully lip-syncs Lady Gaga at events and parties, but when a strange woman asks for help, Letta finds herself desperate to save her or be doomed to repeat the same day over and over. Ends 10/17.

All weekend - ‘Manhattan Short’ Film Festival Screenings @ Dairy Arts Center
Don’t miss a unique chance to view the always-popular compilation of short films made by the best of the next generation filmmakers.

All weekend - ‘The Last First: Winter K2’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

Ongoing

SATURDAYS - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM–2PM
Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! Ends 10/10.

SUNDAYS - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM–1PM
Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.

FRIDAYS–SUNDAYS - Corn Maze @ Chatfield Farms
Explore the 8-acre corn maze celebrating Colorado’s 150th anniversary with a design inspired by state symbols. Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - ‘Fall at DZCA’ Experience @ Denver Zoo
NEW - With creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving, and Bigfoot sightings, Denver Zoo’s special Fall adventure is fun for all ages. Ends 10/31.

Ongoing - ‘The 13th Floor Haunted House’ Experience
Themed attractions inside the most hideous and creepy 13th Floor Haunted House bring to life some of your most fearful nightmares. Ends 11/14.

Ongoing - Fright Fest @ Elitch Gardens
Colorado’s largest and most popular Halloween event is back for six weekends of hair-raising fun! Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Immersive Experience @ 417 S Broadway
The renowned exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Tickets available through 1/3/27.

Ongoing - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
This captivating 360º digital art exhibition invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Tickets available through 10/26.

Ongoing - ‘Smithsonian Starstruck’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards
First-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole. Tickets available through 11/30.

Ongoing - Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City @ York Street Yards
Experience the legendary Inca citadel like never before. Traverse the majestic mountain site, explore the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and other iconic ruins as you witness the beauty of the Andes all around you. Tickets available through 11/30.

Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards
Unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a brand new concept: the immersive expedition that lets you travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt. Tickets available through 11/30.

WEDNESDAYS–SUNDAYS - ‘Bright Nights’ Experience @ Four Mile Historic Park
Bright Nights returns with a magical menagerie of brightly colored lanterns inspired by the diversity of nature. Ends 11/8.

Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room, Lakewood
You and your team will be placed in a themed room where you will search for clues to solve puzzles until you reach a final goal.

Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room, Lakewood
Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute escape room adventure.

Ongoing - ‘Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui’ Exhibition @ DMNS
Through large-scale projections and interactive experiences, guests will be transported to UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate. DMNS is closed Friday, 10/2. Ends 1/3/2027.

OPENS SUNDAY, 10/4 - ‘DIVA’ Exhibition @ DAM
NEW - DIVA celebrates the radical power, creativity, and cultural impact of nearly 100 iconic performers, from 19th and 20th century divas to modern-day powerhouses such as Cher, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, and more. Ends 1/31/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Storytellers’ Exhibition @ DAM
The exhibition puts ancestral Nitsitapii works from the museum's collection into dialogue with Charles M. Russell’s representations of Blackfeet art and culture. Ends 1/24/2027.

Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: People’ Exhibition @ DAM
This exhibition features a rich variety of portraits, self-portraits, and candid scenes that touch on the joys and challenges of everyday life as well as personal relationships, solitude, and the way people see themselves and each other. Ends 10/25.

Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM
Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 2/7/2027.

Ongoing - “’Round the Clock” Exhibition @ The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum
The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary day in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.

Ongoing - ‘Space Is the Place’ Exhibition @ The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum
The exhibition navigates an era when artists and designers turned their gaze skyward, channeling the optimism, anxiety, and curiosity that defined the mid-20th century.

Ongoing - ‘Colorado Currents’ Exhibition @ MCA
The exhibition brings together recent artworks by a multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - ‘Still in Sound’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum
Designed to facilitate visceral, whole-body experiences with Clyfford Still’s work, this exhibition explores how visitors may experience abstract visual language through sound. Ends 2/14/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Kevin Oehler: Uncanny Ecologies’ Exhibition @ Frasier’s Canyons Center Art Gallery, Boulder
The exhibition imagines a world in which the boundaries between organism and artifact, memory and matter, nature and culture have become increasingly unstable. Presented by BMoCA at 350 Ponca Place, Boulder; open 9AM–5PM. Ends 12/13.