Denver has some artsy events lined up this week. Start it off by getting your metal on a Scream For Me Denver! and end it by getting cultural at a Lunar New Year Celebration. Whatever the week has in store for you, make sure to take a look at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Monday, January 27
Scream For Me Denver!
Photo Courtesy of Scream for Me Denver with Hail Satan on Facebook
When: January 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Mutiny Information Cafe, 2 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Mutiny Information Cafe will partner with Hail Satan for a live recording of the podcast, “Scream For Me Denver!” – hosted by Jake Fairly and Spencer Lee. The podcast will have guests Alvino from Of Feather and Bone and Aaron from MF Ruckus to speak about different topics.
2nd Annual Colorado DIVAs
Photo Courtesy of Jessica L’Whor on Facebook
When: January 27, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Experience a wild night of drag during the 2nd Annual Colorado DIVAs (Drag, Initiative, and Variety Awards). The evening will be filled with performances from drag queens such as Jessica L’whor.
Tuesday, January 28
Rob Schneider
Photo Courtesy of Comedy Works on Facebook
When: January 28, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., Denver
Cost: $30 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Comedy Works welcomes comedian Rob Schneider for a night of laughter. You can kick and back relax while hearing from Schneider who has starred in Netflix’s Real Rob, The Waterboy, Grown Ups and more.
RiNo Art District Annual Meeting
Photo Courtesy of RiNo, River North Art District on Facebook
When: January 28, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Tracks, 3500 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Get involved with the local art community at the RiNo Art District Annual meeting. You can hear about the annual report, watch a live performance from Dj Skip Rip and more while sipping on a drink from Barcelona Wine Bar.
Drop-In Writing
Photo Courtesy of Lighthouse Writers Workshop on Facebook
When: January 28, 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: Free with $10 general admission register here
The Lowdown: Brush up on your writing skills during a Drop-In Writing Session. The session will take on The Light Show exhibition within the museum. You can start a new writing project or continue current passions with materials provided.
The Wright Retrospective
Mural by Michael Ortiz. Photo by Cori Anderson
When: January 28 – February 1
Where: Dairy Block, 1821 Blake St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Experience a journey through the past decade during The Wright Retrospective exhibition. The five-day exhibition. hosted in collaboration with Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, holds works from outdoor companies such as Oveja Negra, Jiberish and Topo Designs.
Voices
Photo Courtesy of Denver East High School on Facebook
When: January 28, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Denver East High School, 1600 City Park Esp., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver East High School hosts an arrangement of vocal pieces and an art showcase dubbed Voices. The arrangements are created by students within the school.
Wild Home
Photo Courtesy of GoodCinema on Facebook
When: January 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Live at Jacks, 500 16th St. #320, Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: GoodCinema partners with Notch Theatre Company and Colorado Environmental Film Festival to present a screening of Wild Home. You can watch the film and later take part in a discussion about issues surrounding public lands and nature.
Himalayan Ice
Photo Courtesy of La Sportiva on Facebook
When: January 28, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Boa Fit System, 3575 Ringsby Ct., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Kick back and relax to learn more about the valleys of the Indian Himalaya with the view of climber Karn Kowshik and Karsten Delap during a screening of Himalayan Ice. The documentary looks deeper into helping the indigenous population by supporting local ice climbing.
Mario Kart Tournament
Photo Courtesy of Monkey Barrel Bar
When: January 28, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Monkey Barrel, 4401 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Show off your video game skills at a Mario Kart Tournament at Monkey Barrel. Play the classic game on a Nintendo 64 with projectors. You can win a cash prize and indulge in Benny Blanco’s Pizza while sipping on drink specials.
Wednesday, January 29
Art Battle Denver
Photo Courtesy of Art Battle on Facebook
When: January 29, 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Where: Your Mom’s House, 608 E. 13th Ave., Denver
Cost: $15 – $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Explore the imaginations of local artists during Art Battle Denver. Artists will compete in a live painting tournament with only 20-minutes on the clock. You can vote for your favorite piece and purchase art in a silent auction.
Winter Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Photo Courtesy of Outdoor Retailer on Facebook
When: January 29 – 31
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Find some the best winter outdoor gear during the Winter Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. The showcase holds over 1,000 global brands presenting their goods as well as experts offering education.
Literally Behind
Photo Courtesy of Union Hall Denver on Facebook
When: January 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Union Hall Denver, 1750 Wewatta St. Ste. 144, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Experience a curatorial talk and a guided tour of Union Hall’s current exhibition Literally Behind. George P. Perez and exhibiting artists will lead you through the exhibitions and explain the works it holds.
Can’t Say F#ck: A Comedy Showcase
Photo Courtesy of Kristina Hall Comedy on Facebook
When: January 29, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Denver Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater, 8246 E. Northfield Blvd. Unit 1400, Denver
Cost: $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Improv Comedy Club hosts Can’t Say F#ck: A Comedy Showcase. You can laugh all night long to stand- up sets from comedians such as Laura Tucker, Mitzi Schindler and Megan Okkerse.
Pledge To Party
Photo courtesy of McNichols Civic Center on Facebook.
When: January 29, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Get ready to celebrate the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show during Pledge to Party. You can meet members of the industry, jam out to music and also pledge to vote.
YETI Film Tour
Photo by Amanda Piela
When: January 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $40 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Kick back with a bucket of popcorn for the YETI Film Tour. Mission Ballroom teams up with YETI for a viewing of seven different film screenings of “stories from the wild, for the wild.” You can experience the outdoors while sitting indoors. You can also take part in a raffle and win YETI prizes.
2020 Wellness Trends
Photo Courtesy of SHYFT at Mile High on Facebook
When: January 29, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Shyft, 1401 Zuni St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Learn about upcoming trends for fitness, wellness and beauty during 2020 Wellness Trends. You can hear from Amaya Becvar Weddle and Melinda Carr about different local and national trends while delighting in light bites and sipping on drinks.
Thursday, January 30
The Go Save a Life Fashion Show
Photo Courtesy of Go Save A Life on Facebook
When: January 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: The ART, a Hotel, 1201 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $35 – $50 tickets available here
The Lowdown: The ART, a Hotel teams up with #GoSaveaLife, AREAA and The Asian Real Estate Association of America for The Go Save A Life Fashion Show. You can watch as models strut their stuff in designs from brands such as Kimono Dragons, Femme Fatale Intimates and SMaL Designs.
Common Ground
Photo Courtesy of ViewHouse Ballpark Facebook
When: January 30, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: ViewHouse Ballpark hosts Common Ground. You can join your love of public lands with other like-minded individuals and sip on a brew. The event brings awareness to CORE Act – a bill that would protect 400,000 acres of Colorado public land.
Mountainfilm on Tour
Photo Courtesy of Mountainfilm on Facebook
When: January 30, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $40 register here
The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse partners with Sierra Club Colorado for Mountainfilm on Tour. You can watch a screening of the documentary film that explores environmental, political and social issues as well as brings together athletes from all over the globe.
Friday, January 31
The Plasticene
The Art Students League of Denver 200 Grant St. Photo by Noah Berg.
When: January 31 – March 15
Where: The Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Art Students League of Denver presents The Plasticene. The exhibition features a dive into society’s use of plastic and how it is viewed. You can peruse works from artists including Laurie Frick, Dylan Gebbia-Richards and Linda Melvin Graham.
Alice in Wonderland
Photo by Randy Macht. Courtesy of Danse Etoile Ballet on Facebook
When: January 31 – February 2
Where: Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield
Cost: $15 – $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Broomfield Auditorium welcomes Danse Etoile Ballet for Alice in Wonderland. You can watch a performance of the classic children’s tale with beautiful ballet choreography.
Climate Rally
Denver State Capitol in Colorado via Thinkstock
When: January 31, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Where: Colorado State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: March for change during a Climate Rally. You can join others at the Colorado State Capitol building and speak out against issues surrounding climate change. The rally will start with a march at the Colorado Convention Center.
Space Case Comedy
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When: January 31, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $7 – $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get your giggle on at Space-Case Comedy in collaboration with Spookadelia 2. The evening features a lineup of sets from comedians including Anthony Kapfer, Sam Ike, Sydney Carrington, Danny Ramos, Oshee Baugus and Salma Zaky. While you laugh you can also win art door prizes and hear commentary from MC Joshua Masek.
Untitled: Creative Fusions
Photo Courtesy of Denver Art Museum on Facebook
When: January 31, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: Free with $10 general admission here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum hosts Untitled: Creative Fusions. The Untitled series is now a quarterly program with changing performances, art-making, tours and more curated by local artists. This Friday, you can take part in an interactive evening with pop-up art installations, performances and more created by artists Eileen Roscina Richardson and Joshua Ware in collaboration with 17 different local creatives.
Art Pop-Up
Photo Courtesy of Pair O’ Dimes Festival Fashion Boutique on Facebook
When: January 31 – February 1
Where: Pair O’ Dimes Festival Fashion Boutique, 2727 Welton St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Explore works from Studio Magi Fine Art Gallery within Pair O’ Dimes at an Art Pop-Up. You can find original works and prints created by the artist who has also crafted the mural on the building.
Saturday, February 1
Awakening
Photo Courtesy of Knew Conscious on Facebook
When: February 1, 6 – 11 p.m.
Where: Knew Conscious, 2350 Lawrence St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Knew Conscious hosts the group exhibition Awakening. Discover works from artists including Rebekka Borum, Uri Martinez and Victor Fota during the grand opening of the exhibition.
Indoor Portrait Photography
Photo Courtesy of Denver Photography Group on Facebook
When: February 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora
Cost: $30 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Learn how to improve your photography skills during Indoor Portrait Photography. Denver Photography Group hosts the session to give you more tips and tricks to take better indoor portraits.
Relationsh*t
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When: February 1, 8 – 9 p.m.
Where: Badger’s Pub, 76 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Listen to some terrible stories about dates with a dash of comedy during Relationsh*t. You can hear as The Grafenberg Players interview audience members about their worst dates and then watch the group add some improv to make for a hilarious night.
Free Day at DAM
Photo Courtesy of Denver Art Museum on Facebook
When: February 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Free Day at DAM (Denver Art Museum) returns for a chance to explore the museum without a fee. You can explore the Shantell Martin: Words and Lines exhibition with bold black and white linework, see The Light Show, Treasures of British Art: The Berger Collection and more, all for free. Exhibitions such as Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature are ticketed.
READ: Expansive Claude Monet Exhibit at Denver Art Museum Tells an Environmental History
MCA Penny Admission
Photo Courtesy of MCA Denver on Facebook
When: February 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: $0.01 at entry
The Lowdown: Sort through your spare change for MCA Penny Admission. You can take a look at the current exhibitions of Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler’s Flora, Francesca Woodman: Portrait of a Reputation and Stacey Steers’ Edge of Alchemy all for just one cent within the museum.
Sunday, February 2
Super Bowl 5k
Washington Park via Thinkstock
When: February 2, 8 – 11 a.m.
Where: Washington Park, 1000 S Downing St., Denver
Cost: $35 register here
The Lowdown: Get ready for all of those Super Bowl bites by running in a Super Bowl 5k. You can dress up in your best football fan gear for a chance to win in a craziest fan costume contest and rep your favorite teams. Racers will receive a Super Bowl 5k shirt, a photo with the Super Bowl 5k Quarterback and a finishers medal. After the race, you can also play some fun Super Bowl Games.
Free Day at Denver Zoo
Photo Courtesy of Denver Zoo on Facebook
When: February 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Zoo teams up with the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for a day to take on the zoo for free. You can explore all of the amazing animals the zoo holds without paying the fee. Make sure to arrive early as it gets super busy.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Photo Courtesy of Bambu Denver – Desserts & Drinks on Facebook
When: February 2, 1 p.m.
Where: 1147 – 1145 S. Federal Blvd, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Saigon Travel partners with Bambu Desserts and Drinks, Now Pho and the 1145 South Federal Boulevard Business Center for a Lunar New Year Celebration. You can experience performances from Colorado Asian Heritage Center, snag li xi (red envelopes) for good luck and celebrate the year of the rat.
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Mark Your Calendar
Runway Workshop For DFW Model Casting
When: February 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $50 tickets available here
RAW Art Showcase
When: February 6, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: The Church Nightclub, 1160 Lincoln St., Denver
Cost: $25 tickets available here
First Friday Art Walk
When: February 7, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free and open to the public
Portrait of a City
When: February 8, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission