Denver has some fascinating events lined up this week. Start it off by marching at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade and end it by getting your techno on at Technorado. Whatever the week brings you, make sure to take a peek at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Monday, January 20
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade
When: January 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: City Park Denver, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free and open to the public
The Lowdown: This Monday you can celebrate the life and the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade. The marade will start in City Park and end in Civic Center Park with performances, awards and more.
We Still Like You: Denver #40
When: January 20, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver
Cost: $7 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Listen to some of the best local storytellers and comedians as they tell their embarrassing tales at We Still Like You: Denver #40. Allison Rose will host the evening with live art from Kira Magcalen as you kick back and hear stories from Meghan DePonceau, Carey Lieberman, Andrew Orvedahl and more.
York St. SCFD Free Day
When: January 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens teams up with Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for a York St. SCFD Free Day. You can have the chance to explore the gardens and all of the gorgeous plants that it holds at no cost.
Tuesday, January 21
Love Your River: Platte River Cleanup
When: January 21, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Patagonia Denver, 2600 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: Free and open to the public
The Lowdown: Patagonia Denver hosts Love Your River: Platte River Cleanup. You can show your appreciation for the environment by helping to clean up the Platte River with other like-minded individuals. You can clean, listen to live music and more during the Earth-conscious event.
Xtreme Dogs
When: January 20 – 21
Where: National Western Stock Show, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $25 – $50 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Watch wild tricks from canines during Xtreme Dogs. The National Western Stock Show presents the annual dog show with stunts, tricks and more. The adorable pups perform amazing jumps and skills throughout the night.
Wednesday, January 22
Lecture with Joseph Qwist
When: January 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Vicki Myhren Gallery, 2121 E. Asbury Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Vicki Myhren Gallery hosts a lecture with Joseph Qwist. You can hear from Qwist – a visiting professor and artist-in-residence at the University of Denver’s School of Art and Art History who creates ceramics and performs art – about his work and processes.
Maker’s Break
When: January 22, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Take a pause during a Maker’s Break. Dairy Block presents the mid-day art project making session with 15 to 20-minute art projects to take your mind off of work and help you unwind. You can get your craft on and return to your duties refreshed and ready to go.
An Evening of Dancing Horses
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When: January 22 – 23
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $29 – $50 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Experience a magical night of live music, choreographed dances with performers and trained horses and more at An Evening of Dancing Horses. Riders and their horses will be dressed in themed costumes as they perform.
Deep Cuts
When: January 22, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Where: Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, 1139 20th St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Jagged Mountain hosts a night of laughter at Deep Cuts. You can hear from a line up of local and national comedians such as Brandy Bryant, PJ Johnson and Elliot Weber throughout the evening.
Thursday, January 23
How I Did It: An Evening with Blake Jackson
When: January 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Studio, 4950 Washington St., Denver
Cost: Register free here
The Lowdown: Learn about the life and career of local photographer Blake Jackson at How I Did It: An Evening with Blake Jackson. You can hear of Jackson’s journey to success in the photography world while nibbling on snacks.
Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler Artist Talk
When: January 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: Free – $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Dive deeper into the newest exhibition Flora during a Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler Artist Talk. Director of the museum Mark G. Falcone and curator Nora Burnett Abrams will host the evening with the two artists.
Cadet Chapel | Chapel Cadet
When: January 23, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Register Free here
The Lowdown: Grab a bucket of popcorn for a screening of Cadet Chapel | Chapel Cadet. The film – created by local artist and Black Cube member Jaimie Henthorn – takes a deeper look into the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel and military drill.
Artist in Residence: David Henning
When: January 23, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Oxford Hotel hosts Artist in Residence: David Henning for a night of music. Henning will perform live guitar in the lobby while you can enjoy sips from different bourbons from the Bourbon Bar.
Little White Dress Fashion Show
When: January 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Denver’s Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Take a peek at the new Monique Lhuillier Bridal Collection during the Little White Dress Fashion Show. You can experience an interactive 360-degree-view show in the Great Hall as models strut their stuff in gowns.
Friday, January 24
75th Annual Steer at The Brown
When: January 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, 321 17th St., Denver
Cost: Free – $99 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa holds its 75th Annual Steer at The Brown in honor of the National Western Stock Show. You can watch as the 2020 Grand Champion steer takes a walk through the atrium lobby while you enjoy afternoon tea.
Recipe: A Theatre Experience
When: January 24, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Theatre Artibus, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $40 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Theatre Artibus teams up with Grapefruit Lab and Emancipation Theater Company to present Recipe: A Theatre Experience. You can watch the traveling show that is inspired by food and the feeling of belonging in the Curtis Park and Five Points neighborhoods.
Black Sheep Friday
When: January 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: Free with $5 general admission at entry
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is back with Black Sheep Friday: Hibachi Mariachi. Black Sheep Friday will take over the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. You can listen to music from the Colorado Youth Mariachi Program and get some grilled bites from a hibachi grill throughout the night.
Invisible Circus: Ramble On
When: January 24, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25th St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $25 tickets available here
The Lowdown: The Ramble Hotel teams up with Rainbow Militia for Invisible Circus: Ramble On. You can watch high-flying acts of aerial dancing, mind-boggling contortion, juggling and more during the evening of circus talent.
Spaces
When: January 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Anecdote, 820 N. Sherman St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Anecdote holds its first gallery reception of 2020 opening Spaces. The exhibition – created by photographer Nancy Bratton – focuses on architecture using balance and simplicity that human’s relationship to spaces holds.
Andrew Overdahl
When: January 24, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Comedy Lounge welcomes Andrew Overdahl for a night of hilarity. You can listen to stand-up from comedians such as Overdahl, Anthony Kapfer, Ben Kronberg and more throughout the evening.
Near in the Distance
When: January 24, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: RedLine Contemporary Art Center, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver
The Lowdown: Explore the works of multiple artists during Near in the Distance. The exhibition is part of a series dubbed Futurism: Afro & Beyond. You can peruse works that dive deeper into environmental degradation, gender equity, cultural erasure and more.
Saturday, January 25
Photographing Historical Buildings
When: January 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: 16th Street Mall, 16th St. and Lawrence St., Denver
Cost: $28 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Learn how to improve your photography skills during Photographing Historical Buildings. Denver Photography Group will lead you around downtown Denver for a shooting session that focuses on buildings such as Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Fisher Tower and The Equitable Building,
The Oregon Trail: IRL vs 3.0
When: January 25, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $35 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Take yourself back to your childhood during The Oregon Trail: IRL vs 3.0. You can replay the game in a larger-than-life style while exploring the museum as well as play the original game in a throwback library computer lab.
Denver Comedy Underground
When: January 25, 8 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Where: Denver Comedy Underground, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. #100, Denver
Cost: $5 – $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get a giggle on during Denver Comedy Underground. The stand-up comedy show situated in the heart of Capitol Hill holds a lineup of hilarious comedians such as David Rodriguez and Ryan Nowell. The event is hosted by Ben Bryant.
Year Of The Rat Lunar New Year Celebration
When: January 25 – 26
Where: Truong An Gifts, 333 S. Federal Blvd. #116, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Get your party on at the Year Of The Rat Lunar New Year Celebration. You can see traditional dragon and lion dances, martial arts and even have a chance at winning prizes from a raffle. You can also shop for Lunar New Year essentials while celebrating.
Indo Expo
When: January 25 – 26
Where: The Denver Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver
Cost: $49 – $159 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Explore the amazing world of cannabis during the Indo Expo. The dope two-day expo holds more than 400 cannabis exhibitors and industry experts gathering together for networking, shopping and more. You can learn about the industry and take a taste.
Technorado
When: January 25, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Mirus Gallery Denver, 1144 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $5 – $20 at entry
The Lowdown: Mirus Gallery hosts Technorado – a night of bangin’ techno music and art. You can jam out to live music from artists such as Mental 69, Mike McCray and T-Rav while exploring the exhibitions in the gallery.
Sunday, January 26
Gallery Grand Opening
When: January 26, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Teatro, 1100 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Hotel Teatro presents a Gallery Grand Opening. You can peruse pieces created by Midnight Soul Designs within the gallery while delighting in passed appetizers and sipping on happy hour priced pours from The Nickel.
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Mark Your Calendar
Rob Schneider
When: January 27, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Where: Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., Denver
Cost: $30 tickets available here
Winter Outdoor Retailer
When: January 29 – 31
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
Yeti Film Tour
When: January 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $40 tickets available here
The Go Save a Life Fashion Show
When: January 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: The ART, a Hotel, 1201 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $35 – $50 tickets available here