This week hosts Colorado Day, so turn off Netflix and check out all the cool things Denver, Colorado has to offer. Learn more about the history of your great state at one Denver museum, or kick your weekend off with some early morning yoga at one of Denver’s iconic sports arenas. Take a peek at all the events we thought you might enjoy this week.
Colorado Day – All Tours Free
When: August 1, 10 a.m.-4:30p.m.
Where: American Museum of Western Art, 1727 Tremont Pl, Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: In spirit of Colorado Day, the American Museum of Western Art is offering visitors the opportunity to participate in self-guided tours — audio guides included — for the entire day. Learn about Colorado’s fascinating history when it was just the good ole’ wild west.
A Paris Street Market
When: August 1, 8a.m.-3p.m.
Where: Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr, Littleton
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Take a trip to Paris without taking a trip to Paris. Visit A Paris Street Market in Littleton where you can explore an antique artisan market just like the ones you’d find in Paris, France. You might want to make some room on your shelves for all the trinkets and goodies you will find here. A Paris Street Market is celebrating its 15th successful year.
Vincent “Cheap” Fasano Art Show
When: August 5, 6p.m.-10p.m.
Where: Bitfactory Gallery, 851 Santa Fe Blvd, Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Check out the astonishing work of locally-grown, multimedia artist Vincent “Cheap” Fasano as he displays his latest collection of paintings for free at the Bitfactory Gallery. This exhibition is called “The Daze That They Dreamed About Forever.”
Mario Kart 64 Tournament
When: August 3, 7p.m.
Where: Grandma’s House, 1710 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Remember the days when you’d go to grandma’s house and she’d bake you cookies and let you play video games all night? Here is your opportunity to do it again, but this time at Grandma’s House the brewery and instead of eating cookies you’re drinking beer. Invite your friends over and challenge other lovers of beer and Mario Kart. The winner gets a growler of a Grandma’s House beer.
Yoga Day at Coors Field
When: August 6, 8:30a.m.
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver
Cost: $20-$65
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: Let some pre-game yoga at Coors Field assuage all the guilt that comes with drinking beers and eating stadium hotdogs. Coors Field invites yogis and baseball lovers alike to its 4th annual Yoga Day. Make sure you grab your foam finger and your yoga mat, as this event includes a ticket to the game that same afternoon.
City Park Boot Camp
When: August 3, 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. / August 6, 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m.
Where: City Park, Denver
Cost: $75 one day, $125 two days
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: There is still plenty of summer left for you to rock shorts and tank tops so keep your summer body tanned and toned with a Boot Camp happening at City Park this week. You will have a personal trainer leading the class, so get ready to work hard and finish swimsuit season strong.
Mark Your Calendars
Wake Up Wash Park Workout
When: August 8, 6:30a.m.-7:15a.m.
Where: Washington Park, S Downing St & E Louisiana Ave, Denver
Cost: Free
Haunted Denver Dinners
When: August 9, 6p.m.
Where: Yak and Yeti Denver, 9755 E Hampden Ave, Denver
Cost: $42
Tickets and Schedule: Available here
Abend Gallery – Urban Life
When: Daily, 10a.m.-6p.m.
Where: Abend Gallery Fine Art, 2260 E Colfax Ave, Denver
Cost: Free
Au Revoir
When: Daily, 10a.m.
Where: Artists On Santa Fe, 747 Santa Fe Dr, Denver
Cost: Free
Sunrise Hikes with the Gardens – Wild Mushroom Basics
When: August 10, 9a.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens
Cost: $45 members, $50 public
Tickets: Available here
PeopleScapes
When: August 11, 8a.m.-6p.m.
Where: Republic Plaza, 370 17th St, Denver
Cost: Free
Schedule: Available here
Firefighter Calendar Debut Party
When: August 13, 5p.m.
Where: Denver Beer Co, 1695 Platte St, Denver
Cost: Free
Ominous: The Wicked World of Disney
When: August 9, 9p.m.-2a.m.
Where: Tracks Nightclub, 3500 Walnut St, Denver
Cost: $5 presale tickets
Tickets: Available here
Second Annual New Works Festival
When: August 12-13
Where: Historic Elitch Theater, 4655 W 37th Ave, Denver
Cost: $15 per evening, $40 for all access pass
Tickets: Available here
Bierstadt Lagerhaus – Lager Launch Party
When: August 13, 11a.m.
Where: Rackhouse Pub, 2875 Blake St, Denver
Cost: $6.29
Tickets: Available here