A little bit of history, a lot of laughter, and top-notch music this weekend in Denver.
Denver's got a little bit of everything going on this weekend to suit a variety of interests, from Latin dancing lessons to whiskey tasting and cigar rolling, to the UFC fight. Check out the night sky with Big Bird and Elmo, or take a journey to a simpler time with the Apron Chronicles, enjoy Chopin's best works in an intimate setting, or listen to a grammy-winning cellist play a concerto written just for him.
*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.*
Friday, January 22
Comedy: We Could All Use a Laugh
When: January 22
Where: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Pl., Denver
Cost: $22
Join Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse in its beautiful heated tent for craft cocktails, delicious food, and some of the region's funniest comedians.
Dreams in Bloom: Photos by Fares Micue
When: Through May 16
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Cost: Admission
Photographer Fares Micue creates dreamlike self-portraits that integrate natural and surprising objects in vibrant hues.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
When: Through February 25
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: Admission
One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China.
Saturday, January 23
Apron Chronicles
When: Through May 9
Where: History Colorado Center
Cost: Admission
Apron Chronicles features photography, personal narratives, and one-of-a-kind aprons in an exhibit that transports us to a simpler time.
Courtesy of History Colorado Center (Facebook)
When: January 23
Where: Baker Neighborhood, Acoma St. & W. Irvington Pl., Denver
Cost: $25-$30
Join the Denver Architecture Foundation for a special, in-person walking tour of the Baker Historic District with Kevin Henderson of the Baker Historic Neighborhood Association.
Candlelight: Chopin's Best Works
When: January 23
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Cost: $20-$50
Enjoy a solo piano performance by pianist David Korevaar in a candle-lit setting.
Latin Dance Class Con Carmen Duran
When: January 23
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora
Cost: $6
Join Latin dance instructor Carmen Duran every Saturday for a socially distanced Latin Zumba-esque dance class that is so engaging and fun you'll forget it's a workout.
UFC Poirier vs. McGregor 2
When: January 23
Where: Su Taco Denver, 2124 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $15
Su Taco has the UFC fight card on Saturday. Your ticket gets you a seat for the fight and a draft beer or house margarita.
Zuill & Zwilich
When: January 23
Where: Virtual
Cost: $40
Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey returns to Boulder for the first of two programs performing composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's new concerto, which is full of playful jazz and pop influences.
Sunday, January 24
Kabbalah Experience Virtual Screening and Discussion: "Enough"
When: January 24
Where: Virtual
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Join Kabbalah Experience in a virtual screening of "Enough," by Nathan Nzanga, a film that inspires difficult conversations surrounding race and the need for introspection.
Whiskey and Cigar Pairing and Discussion
When: January 24
Where: Virtual
Cost: $40-$65
Join Meagan Miller, co-founder of Talnua Distillery, and Perrie Morgan, Denver Tobacconist of Palmas Cigars, as they lead you through a lively discussion of their crafts, women in the alcohol and tobacco industries, a cigar rolling demonstration, and the beautiful pairings of Talnua whiskey and Palmas cigars.
What are YOU doing this weekend? Any fun events that we missed on our list? Let us know in the comments.
