It's time to ring in the new year!
While many holiday lights and musical presentations wrap up this weekend, comedy, art, and sports events await to begin 2021.
*Please note that in-person events may have certain COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Visit each event's website for more information prior to attending.*
Things to do in Denver on Friday, January 1
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: Through January 3
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $14
Explore the history of citizen participation, debate, and compromise from the nation's formation to today.
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns
When: January 1
Where: Broadcast on Altitude
Cost: Free
Watch the Denver Nuggets take on the Phoenix Suns at Denver's Ball Arena from the comfort of your own home.
The Pond – Outdoor Skating at Southlands
When: Through February 28
Where: Southlands Shopping Center, 6155 S. Main Street, Aurora
Cost: $12
Tie up your laces and gear up to visit a great place to skate to start off the new year. The Pond at Southlands is a large, natural outdoor ice rink. Reservations for a 75-minute skate session are required.
Things to do in Denver on Saturday, January 2
A Christmas Carol
When: Through January 4
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Presented by Miners Alley Playhouse, witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long in this brand new adaptation.
Dogs! A Science Tail
When: Through January 3
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver
Cost: General Admission
This weekend is your last chance to view this exhibit that highlights the extraordinary ways dogs see, hear, and smell their surroundings and explores why humans and dogs are best friends.
Quarantine Cabaret: Holiday Edition
When: Through January 4
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Featuring songs such as "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," "Do you Hear What I Hear?", and "Walking in a Winter Wonderland."
Sunset Comedy Showcase
When: January 2
Where: Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer Street, Denver
Cost: $13.75–$20
The Denver Comedy Lounge features the best local and national talent who have been featured on Comedy Central, NBC, TBS, HBO, Netflix, and Amazon.
Things to do in Denver on Sunday, January 3
ApocaLips Comedy Show
When: January 3
Where: Virtual
Cost: $10–$25
ApocaLips Comedy Show is an online comedy show delivered live to you featuring professional stand-up comedians and night-club style comedy.
Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders
When: January 3
Where: Broadcast on CBS
Cost: Free
Watch the Denver Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in the last game of the season.
From Tin Pan Alley to the Great White Way – Jewish Composers of the American Musical
When: January 3
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
The Colorado Hebrew Chorale and its Women's Choir, Kol Nashim, are proud to feature Miryam Raizen who will present a fascinating series on Jewish composers who have had a profound impact on Broadway since the earliest days of the American musical.
Virtual Stage – Acoustic on the Rocks: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
When: Through January 31
Where: Online
Cost: $10
The Colorado Symphony presents Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in autumn 2020.
What are YOU doing to ring in the New Year in Denver this weekend? Any fun things to do that we missed on our list? Leave a comment below.
