Welcome, February! Here are some fun things you can do on the first weekend of the month.
It's the beginning of the month, which means first Friday art walks, gallery openings, and other artistic events. Or you can enjoy a monster truck rally, Star Wars-themed beer festival, and more! Whether you have already planned your free days or you're still looking for something to do, here are 12 unique events happening in Denver this weekend.
Events in Denver on Friday, February 7
First Friday Art Walk
When: February 7
Where: Art District on Santa Fe
Price: Free
The art district leaves its businesses' doors open until nighttime, allowing visitors to explore the variety of creative shops and art galleries. Walk around Santa Fe and visit each vintage shop and art studio. Take little breaks in between and enjoy live performances or delicious bites from the food trucks parked along the street.
Abstracts
When: February 7
Where: 40 West Arts District
Price: Free
The 40 West Arts Districts presents Abstracts, an exhibition that explores concepts of form, color, and motion. The exhibition displays the works from artist David Chambers, who plays with the notion of the abstract.
10th Annual Exhibition: Afrofuturism
When: February 7
Where: RedLine Contemporary Art Center
Price: Free
The exhibition curated by Steve Hartbauer centers around a philosophy of science, and the meeting point of the African Diaspora culture and technology.
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Monster Jam
When: February 7
Where: Pepsi Center
Price: $15–$55
The event features an intense mix of action and speed with six different competitions. The motorsports competition brings world-class athletes to kick up the dirt in Monster Jam trucks. Experience the agility, the speed, and the messy fun as the competitors seek the title of Series Champion.
Events in Denver on Saturday, February 8
Jonathan Katz Art Show
When: February 8
Where: Dirt Coffee Bar
Price: Free
Sip on wine and take in the work from Katz and his take and twist on street photography. Half of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dirt Coffee Bar. The event is free, but it's encouraged to RSVP by emailing Beth at [email protected].
Stanley After Dark
When: February 8
Where: Stanley Marketplace
Price: Free
Peruse the marketplace and shop from over 20 businesses. You can also enjoy live performances from Circus Foundry LLC or dance away at a silent disco
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Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing
When: February 8
Where: Great Divide Barrel Bar
Price: $10
As you try to stick to your resolution to eat healthier, the Girl Scout cookies start to pop up. Instead of evading it, enjoy the rare opportunity to pair up the unique cookies with beer. The Great Divide Barrel Bar pairs their locally-brewed beers with four Girl Scout Cookies. If four samples are enough—which, let's face it, it never is—there will be Girl Scout cookies around to sell their cookie boxes.
Star Brews Beerfest
When: February 8
Where: Temple Denver
Price: $42
The Star Wars-themed event features samples of over 20 stellar craft beers. There will also be a Darth Lair of ciders and the Rebel's Beer Base. Not just limited to beer tasting, the event will also have multiple characters, photo ops, and plenty of food and live music.
Events in Denver on Sunday, February 9
Self Care Sundays
When: February 9
Where: MCA Denver
Price: Free
Every Sunday, MCA Denver allows its visitors to explore the museum in a different manner. It promotes mindfulness and the inclusion of all the senses in order to be completely present. You will find prompts throughout the museum that are meant to ground you and prepare for the upcoming week.
Backcountry 101
When: February 9
Where: evo (Denver)
Price: Free
If you've been meaning to learn about backcountry skiing, you should head on to Backcountry 101. The event has Abe Pacharz, owner and co-founder for Colorado Adventure Guides, talking about the equipment required for backcountry skiing, preparing and packing for the day, and avalanche safety equipment.
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Galentine's Day Market
When: February 9
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem
Price: Free
Valentine's Day is up, but an equally important holiday happens the day before—Galentine's Day. Enjoy a day with your girlfriends at The Infinite Monkey Theorem and shop at the Galentine's Day Market. Peruse the shops for gifts for your valentine or for your best friends. Additionally, the Girl Scouts will be at the market selling cookies for a guilty pleasure snack you can take on the road.
Drunk TV: Friends
When: February 9
Where: 2100 Curtis St.
Price: $5–$10
Rock Steady partners with Goldfish Entertainment to present Drunk TV, a stand-up comedy show where comedians get tipsy and act as iconic TV characters. This Sunday, the selected show is FRIENDS and performers will drunkenly tell stories and reenact scenes from the show.
Are there any fun events in Denver that we missed on our list? Share them with us in the comments below. Have a great weekend, Denver!
