Denver has some funky events lined up this weekend and one of the top events is the Celebrate National Adopt Shelter Pet Day this Sunday with Puppy Playtime & Brunch at Hotel Teatro. Proceeds go to nonprofit Underdogs Animal Rescue.
Before you kick off the weekend making reservations for brunch at Hotel Teatro, get tickets to watch the wild and magical musical “Cats”. You can end the night by sipping brews and supporting conservation efforts during the Drink RiNo Stampede. Wherever the weekend takes you, make sure to take a quick look at some events happening in Denver this weekend.
Cats
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When: April 24 – 28
Where: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver
Cost: $45 – $142 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents Cats. The event features the hit musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber in a whole new light. You can watch the fantastical story of a group of cats as they gather for an annual ball and have a wild time.
Rhino Week
When: April 25 – 28
Where: Multiple Locations. Check here
Cost: Varying prices
The Lowdown: RiNo Art District teams up with Global Conservation Corps (GCC) to host Rhino Week. The week celebrates artwork, community and wildlife conservation. Throughout the week you can attend some awesome events that celebrate local organizations and raise funds for a good cause.
Wine and Cookie Pairing
Photo Courtesy of Good Sugar Baking on Facebook
When: April 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: The Infinite Monkey Theorem (RiNo), 3200 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $16 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Infinite Monkey Theorem teams up with Good Sugar Baking for a Wine and Cookie Pairing. The event features an evening to indulge in three freshly baked cookies from Good Sugar Baking complimented with three wines from Infinite Monkey.
Lost Walks
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When: April 25, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks hosts Lost Walks. The band will perform an acoustic version of their Wolf, Woman, Man album along with choreographed dancers to create a full experience. Following the performance, the band will speak in a panel to discuss the process behind their music and in relation to conservation.
Space-Case Comedy
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Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $5 – $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Spectra Art Space hosts Space-Case Comedy. The event features a night of hilarious sets from comedians Zach Welch, Piper Shepherd, Sara Hake and Edward Bell. You can laugh all night long to jokes and snag some great art door prizes throughout the show.
StarFest
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When: April 26 – 28
Where: StarFest Convention, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver
Cost: $25 – $125 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Embrace your nerdy side during StarFest. The event features a three-day convention with space-themed attractions, cosplay, comics and more. You can participate in seminars, play board games and meet some of your favorite sci-fi movie stars throughout the weekend.
Untitled Final Friday
Photo Courtesy of Denver Art Museum on Facebook
When: April 26, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: $10 General Admission here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum hosts Untitled Final Friday. The Untitled series is a monthly program with changing performances, art making, tours and more curated by local artists. This Friday you can hear from artist Esther Hernandez about the exhibition Jordan Casteel: Returning the Gaze and learn more about Hernandez’s creative practices.
Community Mural
Photo Courtesy of RiNo Beer Garden on Facebook
When: April 27, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: RiNo Beer Garden, 3800 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: RiNo Beer Garden hosts a Community Mural in collaboration with Rhino Week. The event features a chance to help create a mural of a rhino from the Denver Zoo. You can grab a brew from the garden and start painting with other like-minded individuals.
SneakerCon
Photo Courtesy of SneakerCon on Facebook
When: April 27, 10 a.m.
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: $28 get tickets here
The Lowdown: If you are a major sneakerhead then you need to attend SneakerCon. The event features a convention dedicated to sneakers. You can find some of freshest kicks throughout the day such as Yeezys, Jordans, Fear Of Gods and more.
Weird Touch
Photo Courtesy of Weird Touch on Facebook
When: April 27, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Syntax Physic Opera, 554 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: $5 at entry
The Lowdown: Syntax Physic Opera hosts Weird Touch. The event features a party to let your freak flag fly. You can dance all night to beats from DJ Fancy Matthew, DJ Shannon von Kelly and DJ Tyler Snow. Wear what feels best and indulge in those guilty pleasures.
Vinochromatic Wine Festival
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When: April 27, 1 – 10 p.m.
Where: CTRL Collective, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Two Parts teams up with Cooking Matters Colorado to present the Vinochromatic Wine Festival. The event features an immersive wine tasting evening created to entice wine drinkers of all levels. You can imbibe on unlimited samples from dozens of wineries and nibble on bites from local restaurants throughout the day. A percentage of sales will go towards food skills education programs in Colorado.
Colfax Community Clean Up
When: April 27, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Doppio Coffee, 1245 E Colfax Ave. Unit 105, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Doppio Coffee hosts a Colfax Community Clean Up. The event features a chance to clean up the streets of Colfax Ave. You can bring some friends and meet up at Doppio with others to collect trash and make your community a bit more beautiful. All supplies to clean will be provided.
Totally Tennyson
Photo Courtesy of Lukas Crosby
When: April 27, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: From 38th Ave. to 46th Ave., Denver
Cost: $35 – $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Nostalgic Homes presents a Totally Tennyson bar crawl. The event features a night to explore the bars around Tennyson street, listen to live music at The Oriental Theater and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit local schools. Costumes are encouraged with the ’80s, ’90s and 2000’s theme.
Game of Thrones Episode 3
Photography by Kyle Cooper
When: April 28, 8 p.m.
Where: The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Oriental Theater presents a free screening of the Game of Thrones Episode 3 and the series finale Season 7 Episode 6 on the big screen. You can kick back and relax with theater quality sound and projection to watch some killer television.
Sabroso Festival
The Offspring. Photo by Marc Tepsic
When: April 28, 12 p.m.
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village
Cost: $39 – $199 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater presents the Sabroso Festival. The event features a celebration of craft beer, tacos and music. You can listen to performances from The Offspring, The Vandals, Bad Religion and more throughout the day while sipping on unlimited tastings of more than 150 different craft brews.
Women In Bizz
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When: April 28, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Denver’s Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: $20 for two people get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver’s Union Station teams up with Bumble Bizz and WeWork to present Women In Bizz. The event features a panel discussion with female entrepreneurs who will speak about their experience as women in business. After the panel, you can participate in group sessions with a mentor to talk with some awesome experts.
Puppy Brunch
When: April 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Hotel Teatro, 1100 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission. The suggested donation for puppy cuddles is $5; anyone who donates that amount (or more) will get a complimentary mimosa
The Lowdown: Brunch is already pretty awesome. Day drinking. A plethora of pancakes. More day drinking. But at this brunch, your favorite weekend meal gets an upgrade in the form of puppies. Adorable puppies from the Colorado-based nonprofit Underdogs Animal Rescue that you can cuddle and play with from 10am-2pm before or after popping into The Nickel for their take on brunch.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend! If you’re out looking for a home this weekend and need to get pre-approved or want to discuss your lending options, please give us a call any time at 303.779.0591. We’re here to help.
