Denver Weekend Guide: Top Events & Activities for an Unforgettable Weekend

Arts & Culture Highlights

Denver’s arts and culture scene is always buzzing, and this weekend is no exception. Explore diverse exhibitions and immerse yourself in creativity.

  • Artist In Person Ruby Mazur (February 14 – 15): Meet the artist Ruby Mazur in person and discover his unique works.
  • For the Love of Love Tea and Valentine’s Collaging (February 14): Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative twist, enjoying tea and collaging.
  • Demo Artist: Vinni Alfonso (February 15): Witness a live art demonstration by Vinni Alfonso and learn about his artistic process.
  • XOXO Market (February 15 – 16): Explore a curated market showcasing unique arts, crafts, and more.
  • Living Land Curator Tour with Jane Burke (February 15): Join Jane Burke for a guided tour of the “Living Land” exhibition and gain deeper insights.
  • Paint It Forward: Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 16): Participate in a community art event celebrating kindness through painting.
  • Jazz Roots in Five Points (February 17): Experience the rich jazz heritage of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood.
  • Armed Doesn’t Mean Dangerous (Thru February 22): Engage with this thought-provoking exhibition exploring perspectives.
  • Elysian Reflections (Thru February 21): Discover the beauty of “Elysian Reflections” before it concludes.
  • Entanglement (Thru March 8): Immerse yourself in the intriguing “Entanglement” exhibition.
  • Interior Paintings (Thru March 1): Explore the intimate world of “Interior Paintings.”
  • Language Without Words Exhibition (Thru May 4): Delve into the expressive power of art in the “Language Without Words” exhibition.
  • Living Land: 2025 Resident Artist Exhibition (Thru March 30): See the innovative works of resident artists in the “Living Land” series.
  • Lynn Boggess (Thru March1): Experience the captivating artistry of Lynn Boggess.
  • New Beginnings (Thru February 23): Witness artistic “New Beginnings” in this exhibition.
  • New Exhibits at Robischon (Thru March 29): Explore the latest collections at Robischon Gallery.
  • New Works (Thru March 22): Discover fresh artistic creations in “New Works.”
  • Niza Knoll Gallery’s 15th Anniversary (Thru February 23): Celebrate 15 years of art at Niza Knoll Gallery.
  • No Show (Thru February 22): Catch the final days of the intriguing “No Show” exhibition.
  • Orchid Showcase (Thru February 17): Don’t miss the stunning “Orchid Showcase” before it closes.
  • Seeds of Inspiration (Thru May 20): Find inspiration in the “Seeds of Inspiration” exhibition.
  • The Intimate Infinite (Thru March 22): Explore the vastness within the small in “The Intimate Infinite.”
  • Through Their Eyes | Personal Projects by Veterans (Thru February 22): Experience powerful personal projects by veterans.
  • Wonderful Friends (Thru February 28): Celebrate companionship in the “Wonderful Friends” exhibition.

Music & Performing Arts Events

Denver’s music and performing arts scene offers a diverse range of entertainment this weekend. From concerts to theatrical performances, there’s a show for every taste.

  • Cupid’s Delight Valentine Burlesque & Comedy Show (February 14): Spice up Valentine’s Day with a burlesque and comedy show.
  • Jeremie Albino (February 14): Enjoy a performance by the talented musician Jeremie Albino.
  • Knock2 (February 14): Catch the high-energy performance of Knock2.
  • Magic City Hippies (February 14): Groove to the sounds of Magic City Hippies this Valentine’s Day.
  • Fat Tuesday Festa (February 15 – 16): Celebrate Mardi Gras early at the Fat Tuesday Festa.
  • Jordana (February 15): Experience the unique sound of Jordana live in Denver.
  • Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience (February 15): Relive the epic Marvel saga with a live concert experience.
  • Singing Bowls at the Gardens: Living the LOVE (February 15): Find tranquility and love with singing bowls at the Gardens.
  • moe. (February 15): Jam out with the popular band moe. this weekend.
  • A Cure for Loneliness (February 16): Experience a performance promising connection and warmth.
  • Hippo Campus (February 16): See the indie rock band Hippo Campus live.
  • Motown Legends & Classic Soul Revue (February 16): Enjoy a night of classic Motown and soul hits.
  • Jazz Roots in Five Points (February 17): (Repeating from Arts & Culture, indicating cross-category appeal).
  • Kerry King (February 17): Rock out with Kerry King’s performance.
  • Dairy Block Off the Record (Thru February 28): Enjoy intimate musical performances at Dairy Block.
  • Gutenberg! The Musical! (Thru May 4): Experience the hilarious musical about inventing the printing press.
  • Suffragette’s Murder (Thru March 9): Immerse yourself in a theatrical murder mystery.
  • The Reservoir (Thru March 9): Catch a performance at The Reservoir.

Film & Literature Events

For film and literature enthusiasts, Denver offers engaging events that go beyond the screen and page.

  • Love Notes (February 14): Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a literary event focused on love notes.
  • Mortified Live: Doomed Valentine’s (February 14): Share laughs at awkward and funny Valentine’s stories.
  • Get Money (February 16): Attend a film screening of “Get Money.”
  • Screen Test: What We Don’t See (February 16): Engage with thought-provoking cinema at “Screen Test.”
  • Animal Kingdom 3D (Thru November 27, 2025): Experience the wonders of the animal kingdom in 3D.
  • Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity (Thru May 2025): Journey into the mysteries of black holes in this film.
  • Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D (Thru February 2025): Dive into the ocean depths with blue whales in 3D.
  • Cosmic Journey (Thru May 29): Explore the universe in “Cosmic Journey.”
  • Destination Solar System (Thru May 29): Take a trip through our solar system.
  • Dynamic Earth (Thru May 29): Learn about the forces shaping our planet in “Dynamic Earth.”
  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Thru February 26): A family-friendly planetarium show with Big Bird.
  • T. Rex 3D (Thru February 19): Come face-to-face with dinosaurs in “T. Rex 3D.”

Family-Friendly Activities

Looking for things to do with the family in Denver this weekend? There are plenty of options to keep everyone entertained.

  • Denver Hockey vs North Dakota (February 14 & 15): Cheer on the Denver Hockey team.
  • Makerspace (February 14): Engage in creative making and building activities.
  • Colorado Garden & Home Show (Thru February 16): Explore the Garden & Home Show for family inspiration.
  • Jazz Roots in Five Points (February 17): (Repeating again, highlighting family-friendly music option).
  • Gallery Uno (Ongoing): Visit Gallery Uno for an ongoing art experience suitable for families.
  • Ice Castles in Cripple Creek & Eagle (Thru February): Explore magical ice castles (locations in Cripple Creek and Eagle).
  • Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition (Thru March 9): Experience Monopoly in a life-sized travel edition.
  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Thru February 26): (Repeating, emphasizing family appeal).
  • Snow Days (Thru February 17): Enjoy winter fun at Snow Days.

Food & Drink Experiences

Denver’s culinary scene is vibrant and diverse. This weekend, indulge in unique food and drink experiences.

  • Bubbles, Bites & Bae (February 14): Celebrate Valentine’s Day with bubbles and bites.
  • Candlelight R&B Concert & Valentine’s Dinner (February 14): Combine romance, music, and dining.
  • Love Letter to Denver (February 14): Experience a culinary “Love Letter to Denver.”
  • Talia Tucker’s Musical Bingo, Late Night Edition (February 14): Enjoy a fun night of musical bingo.
  • Valentine’s Day Beer and Mini Eclair Pairing (February 14): A unique Valentine’s pairing experience.
  • Valentine’s Day Celebrations (February 14 – 16): Various Valentine’s Day dining and party options at different venues like 54thirty, Corinne, Ajax and more.
  • Whisky & Truffles – A Love Story (February 14): Indulge in a romantic whisky and truffles pairing.
  • 2025 Denver Winter Tequila Tasting Festival (February 15): Sample a variety of tequilas at the Winter Tequila Tasting Festival.
  • Adulti-Verse Kiss Me In Convergence (February 15): An adults-only event at Convergence Station.
  • American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (February 15): Celebrate craft beer and its legends.
  • Kellerbier Saturday (February 15): Enjoy Kellerbier on Saturday.
  • Apple Blossom Valentine’s Drag Brunch (February 16): A lively Valentine’s drag brunch.
  • Love In Lila B! (Thru February 28): Experience the love at Lila B!
  • Lucky in Love Pop-Up Celebrating Lunar New Year & Valentine’s (Thru February 28): Celebrate Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day.
  • Prismajic (Thru June 19): (Presumably offering food/drink within its immersive experience).
  • Psychedelic Sundays (Sundays Thru July 27, 2025): Unique Sunday experience (food/drink aspect implied).
  • Shuckin’ Soiree with Oyster Bae (Thru February 16): Enjoy oysters at the Shuckin’ Soiree.
  • The Brunch Club: Mornings Are Better With Mimosas (Ongoing): Enjoy mimosas at The Brunch Club.

Comedy Shows

For a weekend filled with laughter, Denver’s comedy scene has you covered.

  • Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live (February 14): See Adam Ray’s comedic take on Dr. Phil.
  • Comedy Night @ Spirit Hound Denver (February 14): Enjoy comedy at Spirit Hound Denver.
  • Cupid’s Delight Valentine Burlesque & Comedy Show (February 14): (Repeating, as it includes comedy).
  • Talia Tucker’s Musical Bingo, Late Night Edition (February 14): (Repeating, as it has comedic elements).
  • Valentine’s Comedy: Love Laughter and Other Side Effects (February 14): Valentine’s themed comedy show.
  • Valentine’s Day Comedy Show (February 14 – 15): More Valentine’s Day laughs.
  • Valentine’s Weekend with Ian Lara & Nick Thune (February 14 – 15): Catch comedy sets from Ian Lara and Nick Thune.
  • Jimmy O. Yang (February 15): See the hilarious Jimmy O. Yang live.
  • Brunch O Laughs Comedy Brunch (February 16): Combine brunch with comedy.
  • The Nasty Show (February 16): For comedy with an edge, check out “The Nasty Show.”
  • Ralph Barbosa & Julio Diaz (February 17 – 18): Enjoy comedy from Ralph Barbosa & Julio Diaz.
  • Hit and Run: Musical Improv® (Thru May 2): Improvised musical comedy.
  • Saturday Night Naughty Comedy (Thru February 22): Late-night adult comedy.
  • South South Broadway Sunday Open Mic (Thru 2025): Discover local comedic talent.
  • The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show (Thru February 22): Solve a mystery with dinner and comedy.

This Denver weekend guide offers just a glimpse of the exciting events happening in the city. Be sure to check event websites for the latest details and enjoy your weekend in Denver!

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