Denver has some fashionably cultural events lined up this week. Kick it off with a punky night at God Save The Queens and end it by witnessing your fitness at the Super Bowl 5k. Wherever your week takes you, make sure to take a peek at this roundup of events in Denver.
Monday, January 28
God Save The Queens
When: January 28, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Hi-Dive Denver, 7 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Hi-Dive Denver presents God Save The Queens. The event features a wild punk queer night. You can watch performances from Heavenly Powers, Jameson Rabbit Neurotika Killz, Belle Fegore and more. The event is hosted by Novelí with beats bangin’ from DJ Dutch Confetti.
Jumping Into the Unknown
When: January 28, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Source Hotel and Market Hall, 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Cost: $20 – $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Source Hotel and Market Hall host Jumping Into the Unknown. The event is part of The Source’s Social Sweat series and features an inspirational message from Maddie Stoddard, a life coach from Heart on Fire Coaching, a sweat session with Elise Munn of Thendara Wellness and more.
Tuesday, January 29
Deconstructing The Beatles
When: January 29, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Landmark’s Chez Artiste Theatre, 2800 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Landmark’s Chez Artiste Theatre presents Deconstructing The Beatles. The film features a deeper look into the journey of The Beatles as Scott Freiman — a musicologist — explores the creative process behind some of the works from The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour. You can learn more about songs such as Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields Forever and Blue Jay Way.
Sisu Magazine Launch Party
When: January 29, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: 10 Barrel Brewing Company (Denver), 2620 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: 10 Barrel Brewing Company teams up with Coalition Snow to host the Sisu Magazine Launch Party. The event features a chance to get your hands on the brand new issue of Sisu Magazine, sip on some sweet smoothies, win prizes during a raffle and more. You can also snag a signed copy of cover art created by the creative director Lauren Bello Okerman.
Anna Karenina
When: January 29 – February 24
Where: Denver Center for The Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver
Cost: $30 – $70 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Center for The Performing Arts presents Anna Karenina. The event features a play based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy that follows the story of Russian countess Anna Karenina. Anna must choose between her life as a socialite and true love with an army officer.
State of the Union Address Watch Party
When: January 29, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Denver Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Pl., Denver
Cost: Free – $8 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Denver Press Club hosts a State of the Union Address Watch Party. The event features a night to listen to the State of the Union Address with a drink in hand to keep you going. You can sip on drink specials and take in the upcoming news.
Wednesday, January 30
Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
When: January 30 – February 1
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Find the best gear and outdoor hookups during the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. The event features three-days of outdoor retailer brands gathering together to present their products through demonstrations, deals and more. You can explore all of the amazing specials and find new and innovative gear.
Vinyl Records Night
When: January 30, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks hosts a Vinyl Record Night. You can meet with other vinyl enthusiasts to swap records, explore Something Vinyl Club’s mobile record store and more. You can even take a chance to play your own records in the taproom while sipping on a Ratio brew.
Freestyle Studio Session
When: January 30, 4 – 9 p.m.
Where: Landt Creative Studios, 1528 Teller St., Denver
Cost: $28 register here
The Lowdown: Landt Creative Studios presents a Freestyle Studio Session. The event features open time to work independently on your own projects within Landt Studios with the help of instructors, demonstrations and more. You can bring your own supplies or pay a fee to use supplies for your projects.
Daybreaker DEN
When: January 30, 6 – 9 a.m.
Where: Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2635 Welton St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $35 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Daybreaker DEN is back. The hit workout party features a theme of Dance Dance Revolution, s0 make sure you are ready to work your best moves. You can start your morning with an hour-long yoga flow led by Ashton August of YogaApproved and then dance the morning in with beats from a DJ. You can also grab breakfast from vendors, watch live performances and more. The dress theme is sparkling white.
Artist Talk Happy Hour
When: January 30, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: ATC DEN, 3420 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: ATC DEN hosts an Artist Talk Happy Hour. The event features a talk with Laura Moretz, the owner of ATC DEN as a closing reception of her solo exhibition, In the Hands of Grace. Moretz will speak about the exhibit over drinks and nibble and give deeper insight into inspirations for the works. You can explore the piece while listening to Moretz speak.
Thursday, January 31
Sexxxhibition
When: January 31, 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Art Gym Denver, 1460 Leyden St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Art Gym Denver presents an opening reception for Sexxxhibition. The exhibition features a look at sex– in all forms. You can peruse works from artists such as Corinna Espinosa, James Mullane, The Women’s Art League and more. During the opening, you can nibble on appetizers and naughty chocolates from Cultura Chocolate while looking at the scandalous pieces.
1910 Opening Reception
When: January 31, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Leon, 1112 E. 17th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Leon hosts a 1910 Opening Reception. The reception features a chance at a look at the 1910 – Cut From the Same Cloth exhibition created as a collaborative project by Schoph and Jamie Lynn. The exhibition looks deeper into the phrase “cut from the same cloth” and the meanings it can have.
Demo Art Run
When: January 31, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. Ste 101, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Improper City presents a Demo Art Run. The event features a run throughout the RiNo Arts District to look at some sick art. You can demo some new La Sportiva shoes, run a two and a half t0 four-mile run and later get some autographs from La Sportiva athletes.
Friday, February 1
First Friday Art Walk
When: February 1, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Art District on Santa Fe, Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The first Friday of the month means the First Friday Art Walk. You can take a stroll down the Art District on Santa Fe to explore all of the amazing galleries and creative businesses. The walk features 30 participating locations on Santa Fe and a whole variety of food trucks to fuel your art adventures. You can see sculptures, prints and more at the participating businesses.
READ: The Definitive Guide to Denver Art Galleries
The Quiet Force Film
When: February 1, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: evo (Denver), 860 Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: evo (Denver) host a screening of The Quiet Force Film. The documentary looks at the impact of Hispanic and Latinx immigrant workers in American mountain towns and how they change the economies. Following the screening, you can participate in a panel discussion with the filmmakers, Sophie Danison and Hilary Byrne and representatives from Centro Humanitario Para Los Trabajadores and Towards Justice.
Off The Clock
When: February 1, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Cost: $21 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens presents Off The Clock. The event features a night to celebrate the plants with live music, honey samples and more. You can sip and nibble on themed delights, meet garden scientists and take a look around the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory after hours.
Saturday, February 2
Best of Denver Fashion Week Exhibit
When: February 2, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Denver Fashion Week teams up with 303 Magazine and McNichols Building to present the Best of Denver Fashion Week exhibit. The exhibit features some of the best looks that have graced the runways of Denver Fashion Week in one room. You can take an up-close look at different designs, photos printed on fabric and more. This event is supported by the Cultural Partner Program at the McNichols Civic Center Building and is part of the McNichols Project Series.
Chinese New Year Celebration
When: February 2, 10 a.m.
Where: Park Hill Supermarket, 3770 E. 40th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Park Hill Supermarket presents a Chinese New Year Celebration. The event features dragon dances, cooking demonstrations, food samples and more all in honor of the Chinese New Year. This year is the year of the pig so be ready for a myriad of pig-themed items.
Free First Saturday at DAM
When: February 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum (DAM) hosts Free First Saturday at DAM. The event features a chance to explore the galleries and all of the exhibitions available without a special ticket. Tickets will need to be purchased for exhibitions such as Dior: From Paris to the World.
Boulevard Nights
When: February 2, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: $15 at entry
The Lowdown: Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center partners with Compas to present a screening of Boulevard Nights in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film. You can watch the movie, meet Danny De La Paz, who makes a special appearance in Boulevard Nights, delight in snacks and more.
Juanita Gray Community Service Awards Ceremony
When: February 2, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library hosts the Juanita Gray Community Service Awards Ceremony. The event features an honoring of members of the community who have made contributions and accomplished amazing feats in their fields.
Artist Demonstration
When: February 2, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Clyfford Still Museum welcomes Tya Alisa Anthony for an Artist Demonstration. The event features an afternoon to hear from Anthony, a TANK Studios artist and residency artist in 2018 for RedLine Denver. Anthony looks at themes of identity using photography, charged objects and mixed media with a research-based take to help heal cultural disconnection.
Ground Hog Day and Critter Celebration
When: February 2, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Museum of Nature & Science presents Ground Hog Day and Critter Celebration. The event features a chance to learn about groundhogs and their relatives. You can hear from John Demboski, a museum scientist as he talks about the myths and mysteries of the groundhog.
Sunday, February 3
Foul-Mouthed Cross-Stitch
When: February 3, 12 – 8 p.m.
Where: Grandma’s House, 1710 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: $5 at entry
The Lowdown: Grandma’s House is back at it with Foul-Mouth Cross-Stitch. You can create your own nasty cross-stitch with the instruction of one of Grandma’s House best instructors. The materials are free with the purchase of a full beer or for the price of $5. Come with a saying or pattern in mind to create your scandalous cross-stitch masterpiece.
Super Bowl 5k
When: February 3, 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Washington Park, S. Downing St. & E. Louisiana Ave., Denver
Cost: $35 register here
The Lowdown: Celebrate the day of football with a Super Bowl 5k. You can lace up your sneakers and sweat it out during a 5k or three-mile race around Denver’s Washington Park. You can wear your favorite team’s jersey, win themed prizes and more while starting your day off on the right foot.
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Mark Your Calendar
Loveland Sweetheart Festival
When: February 8 – 9
Where: Downtown Loveland, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland
Cost: Free admission
Awaken The Chrysalis
When: February 15, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Mirus Gallery, 1144 Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free register here
Who Own Culture? Appropriation & Appreciation in the Art World
When: February 23, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver
Cost: $35 tickets available here