Denver has some killer events lined up this weekend. Start it off by watching the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade and end it by getting odd at Brunch Oddity. Wherever your plans take you, make sure to take a look at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Thursday, January 10
National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade
When: January 10, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Denver’s Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver’s Union Station presents the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off parade. The event features the annual parade to celebrate the beginning of the National Western Stock Show. You can watch as longhorn cattle walk through downtown Denver, performances from marching bands, cowboys and more.
Loveland Hooky Day
When: January 10, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., Denver
Cost: $65 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Stoney’s Bar and Grill teams up with Oskar Blues Brewery to present Loveland Hooky Day. The event features a day of playing hooky. You can grab a bus ride to Loveland Ski Area, ski all day, sip on brews and more. The ticket price includes the ride up, a lift ticket, lunch, snacks and beer, all for only $65.
8th Anniversary Celebration
When: January 10 – 13
Where: Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Crooked Stave presents its 8th Anniversary Celebration. The event features four-days of special tappings, releases and other delights. Start off the celebrations with a release of four different brews, a T’Oats McGoats hazy NEIPA, a Gino Stout imperial stout, The Crooked Lemonhead golden sour and an 8th Anniversary bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout porter.
International Sportsmen’s Exposition
When: January 10 – 13
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: $16 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Colorado Parks and Wildlife presents the International Sportsmen’s Exposition. The event features four days of fishing and hunting demonstrations, presentations from experts, booths of more than 500 different companies and more. You can take part in activities and find some killer gear.
Blade Runner
When: January 10, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse Denver presents a screening of Blade Runner. The film follows the adventures of Deckard, a Blade Runner who is forced to re-enter the police force after four replicants escape from a colony and make their way to Earth.
Alpha Bowhunting Indoor Challenge
When: January 10 – 13
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: $20 register here
The Lowdown: Alpha Bowhunting presents the Alpha Bowhunting Indoor Challenge. The challenge features a four-day competition in coordination with the International Sportsmen’s Exposition. You can compete in rounds with others and shoot to win prizes.
Friday, January 11
Annual Warren Miller Film Screening
When: January 11, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Stoney’s Bar and Grill, 1111 Lincoln St., Denver
Cost: $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Stoney’s Bar and Grill hosts its Annual Warren Miller Film Screening. The event features a screening of Face of Winter — a film that travels across the world exploring ski culture. The ticket price includes the screening, lift ticket deals, drink specials and more.
4th Annual Northwest Beer Fest
When: January 11, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave., Denver
Cost: $30 – $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Oriental Theater presents a 4th Annual Northwest Beer Fest. The event features a tasting of brews from more than 10 local breweries and wineries, live music from Undercover! and more. The proceeds from the event will benefit North High and Skinner Middle School.
3x Can Release
When: January 11, 12 – 11 p.m.
Where: Cerebral Brewing, 1477 Monroe St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Cerebral Brewing presents a 3x Can Release. The event features a release of three different brews. You can sip on Airplane Mode, DDH Action Potential and Bird of Paradise. Packs are limited to three four packs per person so make sure to arrive early and snag each flavor.
Saturday, January 12
113th National Western Stock Show
When: January 12 – 27
Where: National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $10 – $22 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Celebrate the annual festival of agriculture, Western culture, cowboys and more during the 113th National Western Stock Show. The event features 15 days of performances such as rodeos, a trade show, livestock shows and it all starts with a parade on January 10.
Babe Cereal Party
When: January 12, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $12.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse Denver hosts a Babe Cereal Party. The event features an all-you-can-eat cereal breakfast party with a screening of Babe. The film follows the journey of Babe, a cute little pig that tries to make his place on farmer Hoggett’s farm.
Funk & Soul Night
When: January 12, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Middleman (Denver), 3401 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Middleman presents a Funk & Soul Night. The event features a bangin’ party with beats from DJ Mike Moses as he plays ’60s and ’70s soul and funk vinyl all night long. You can boogie and move those dancing shoes.
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Harry Potter Yule Ball
When: January 12, 4 – 10 p.m.
Where: Castle Marne Inn, 1572 Race St., Denver
Cost: $145 per person
The Lowdown: Castle Marne Inn hosts a Harry Potter Yule Ball. The event features a themed four-course dinner, trivia and dancing. You can win prizes and sip on drinks from a themed bar. An overnight stay is required to attend and is not included in the cost of the ticket price. Call 303.331.0621 to create your reservations.
Soul4You Dance Party
When: January 12, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: The Meadowlark, 2701 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Meadowlark partners up with Soul4You for a Soul4You Dance Party. The event features a night filled with music from DJ CRL CRRLL, Neon Brown Funky’s 45’s and more. Miggy Camacho hosts the party with Mandy Yoches and Erica Beegle slinging out some mean drinks.
4th Annual Barrel-Aged Beer Festival
When: January 12, 11 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Where: Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen, 800 Lincoln St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen presents its 4th Annual Barrel-Aged Beer Festival. The event features a beer festival dedicated to barrel-aged brews. You can sip on beers from breweries such as Ratio Beerworks, Dry Dock Brewing, Little Machine Beer and more.
Yoga & Wine
When: January 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant, 3563 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: $5 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant partners up with CorePower Yoga RiNo to hosts Yoga & Wine. The event features a one-hour yoga class guided by a CorePower Yoga instructor. Following the session, you can sip on a glass of wine from Bigsby’s Folly.
Sunday, January 13
STILLness
When: January 13, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Take time to calm and center yourself at STILLness. The event features a guided meditation from the combined effort of the Clyfford Still Museum, Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver and Zen Center of Denver. Be ready to calmly take a spot in the galleries and quiet your inner thoughts.
January Bluegrass Brunch
When: January 13, 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Station 26 Brewing Co., 7045 E 38th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Station 26 Brewing Co. hosts a January Bluegrass Brunch. The event features brunch in the heated patio tent of Station 26 and live bluegrass music from Rowdy Johnson and more. You can also sip on a beer while brunching and relaxing.
A Hike Through the Haunted Woods
When: January 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, 1139 20th St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery hosts A Hike Through the Haunted Woods. The event features an adventure through Jagged Mountain. You can hear from Pandemic Collective as they create an immersive experience and later take part in a silent auction to win cool prizes.
Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza
When: January 13, 2 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $35 – $39 get tickets here
The Lowdown: National Western Stock Show presents a Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza. The event features bull riding, trick roping and performances from mariachi bands. The event is choreographed by Charro Jerry Diaz, a fourth-generation champion charro.
Music in the Galleries
When: January 13, 2 – 2:45 p.m.
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver
Cost: Free with museum admission
The Lowdown: Clyfford Still Museum presents Music in the Galleries. The event features a live performance from the Clay Quartet. The quartet is compromised of Yi Zhao, Chris Jusell, Austin Fisher and Leah Kovach and will perform works of Maurice Ravel and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Museum admission is $10 here.
Brunch Oddity
When: January 13, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Ophelia’s, 1215 20th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Ophelia’s presents a Brunch Oddity. The event features a tribute brunch to honor David Bowie. You can brunch and sip on drinks while jamming out to Bowie’s best hits. Admission is free with the purchase of brunch and drinks. Make your reservations by calling 303.993.8023.
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Mark Your Calendar
Pony Pop-Up
When: January 18, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
Steve-O: The Bucket List
When: January 18 – 19
Where: Denver Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater, 8246 Northfield Blvd. Unit 1400, Denver
Cost: $25 – $50 tickets available here
Womxn’s March on Denver
When: January 19, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park, Colfax and Bannock St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
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