Christmas comedy, live music, sporting events, and themed happy hours are here to make this week a holly, jolly one!
As we prepare to officially welcome in winter and the holiday stress starts to pile on, we want to remind you that we live in the Mile-High city and there is plenty to do to send that holiday funk packing. This week has plenty of spirits, music to celebrate the season, and Christmas comedy that will add merriment to your week!
Events in Denver on Monday, December 16
Puppies and Patron Happy Hour
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When: December 16, 6-10 p.m.
Where: EXDO Event Center
Price: Free
Described as the "ultimate happy hour", this event brings together tequila and puppies—and we are totally here for it. This 21-and-over event welcomes folks to come and cuddle puppies from Lifeline Puppy Rescue, take photos with puppies, Santa—or both—and plenty of shopping, drink specials, food trucks, and more.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra - All Beethoven 250th Birthday Celebration
When: December 16, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall
Price: $15+
Assistant Conductor Bertie Baigent and the Colorado Symphony kicks off the 2020 celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a one-night performance of his Fifth Symphony, “a cornerstone of the Classical canon, which famously opens with his ominous four-note motif signifying 'fate knocking at the door'."
Events in Denver on Tuesday, December 17
Union Station Live Jazz: Treble by Train
When: December 17, 7–9 p.m.
Where: The Great Hall Union Station
Price: Free
Denver jazz staple LAPOMPE hosts this recurring jazz series every Tuesday night in Denver’s iconic Union Station. Live music and beverages will be available for purchase as the band explores a mixture of Gypsy jazz, burning blues, and American jazz standards in a celebration of vintage jazz sound.
Cider and Pie at Stem Ciders
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When: December 17, 5–8 p.m.
Where: Stem Ciders, 2811 Walnut Street #150, Denver
Price: $20
Stem Ciders is offering a flight of four mini pies paired with four ciders for $20. Pies include the Drunken Nut bourbon chocolate pecan pie, salted honey lavender, and a spiced apple cranberry, along with sweet and spicy house-made ciders.
Events in Denver on Wednesday, December 18
Orlando Magic @ Denver Nuggets: Nuggets' Holiday Game
When: December 18, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: Pepsi Center
Price: Starting at $16
The Nuggets face off against the Magic for a home game. Fans who purchase the special promotional night tickets will receive a Nuggets T-shirt and a $10 loaded card to use in the arena.
Sips N' Cinema: A Movie & Tasting Featuring Marble Distilling
When: December 18, 8–11 p.m.
Where: The Oriental Theatre
Price: $10
This event pairs liquor and favorite movies, tonight features The Big Lebowski, paired with a sampling of the featured spirit and a cocktail highlighting the night’s special liquor courtesy of Marble Distilling.
An Irish Christmas
When: December 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Paramount Theatre
Price: $39.50–$69.50
The holiday favorite featured on PBS brings the traditions of a Christmas in Ireland to the Mile High City—a perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities with music and dancing and singing in the traditional Irish customs!
Events in Denver on Thursday, December 19
Carolina Hurricanes @ Colorado Avalanche: Star Wars Night
When: December 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Pepsi Center
Price: Starting at $31
It’s Star Wars Night with the Colorado Avalanche! Come out and support the team on home ice and celebrate everything Star Wars. Special ticket options include a package to receive a special Star Wars and Avalanche co-branded t-shirt and photo opportunities with characters from the saga.
Hazel Miller Christmas Show
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When: December 19, 8 p.m.
Where: Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 1st Avenue, Denver
Price: $15–$20
Hazel Miller has been called moving, wonderful, and a powerhouse of talent and is known for her gospel, blues, jazz and pop with a whole lot of soul.
Nick's Last Christmas
When: December 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dangerous Theatre, 2620 West 2nd Avenue
Price: $15
If you think you are fed up with holiday stress imagine how Santa feels! Old Nick decides to give Christmas a 2019-upgrade and sets off a chain of events that escalates in hilarious fashion. Santa decides to run away from it all, and Christmas may never be the same.
Sound off on what you have on your must-do list this week and share with us any other notable Denver events we should add to our list in the comments.
