Denver has some sweet events lined up this week. Kick it off with empowerment at WorldDenver’s International Women’s Day and end it by raising funds and munching at a National Pi Day Zoom Party. Wherever the week takes you, make sure to take a gander at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Reminder, masks and social distancing are mandatory at any of these in-person events.
Wednesday, March 10
Tattooed Goods
When: March 10 – 31
Where: Balefire Goods, 7513 Grandview Ave., Arvada
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Balefire Goods presents Tattooed Goods – a collection with local artist Alicia Hatfield. The collection features a flash sheet of 20 different designs created by Hatfield that you can have tattooed onto different items such as rings, decanters, water bottles and more with the help of Lauren Tuggle and Crown Trophy.
The Gin & Jazz Series
When: March 10 – 31
Where: Various locations
Cost: Varying prices check here
The Lowdown: Fireside at Five is back with The Gin & Jazz Series. The series features local musicians and ensembles that embody the historic “Harlem of the West” culture. This Wednesday you can jam out sweet tunes from the Rico Jones Trio.
American Regional: Rocky Mountain
When: March 10, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave., Denver
Cost: $119 per person here
The Lowdown: Test your cooking skills with an American Regional: Rocky Mountain cooking class. You can make corn fritters, a rack of lamb with roasted potatoes and a seasonal fruit hand pie during the tasty evening.
Blood Memory
When: March 10, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Denver Museum of Nature & Science presents a discussion of the film Blood Memory. The film explores the stories of survivors from the Indian Child Welfare Act as well as current policy and legal issues. You can hear from a panel of speakers including Chrissi Ross Nimmo, Brett Lee Shelton and Mervyn L. Tano.
Thursday, March 11
Sushi Rolling Class
When: March 11, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $53 – $80 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Make your own sushi at home with the help of an instructor from Denver Sushi House during a Sushi Rolling Class. The ticket price includes all of the ingredients to make three styles of sushi and one bottle of sake to sip on with your meal.
Friday, March 12
Spaceballs Viewing
When: March 12, 4:20 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $10.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema hosts a viewing of the hilarious and wild Spaceballs. The film – parodying Star Wars – is filled with a quirky cast including Rick Moranis, Joan Rivers and Dom DeLuise.
Saturday, March 13
Women in Their Infinite Forms
When: March 13 – 31
Where: Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dairy Block and Denver Milk Market team up with Athena Project to present Women in Their Infinite Forms. The exhibition spotlights 11 local female artists who have transformed (wo)mannequins into art that tells stories of female power and reinvention.
Pop-Up Puppy Pub
When: March 13
Where: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Union Station celebrates St. Patrick’s a little early with a Pop-Up Puppy Pub. You can dress up in green and bring your furry friend to snag some St. Paddy’s Day specials on the Plaza and raise funds for Denver Animal Shelter. For every item sold, $1 will be donated.
Detroit Day at Hops and Pie
When: March 13, 12 p.m.
Where: Hops & Pie, 3920 Tennyson St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Hops & Pie Denver dishes out some hot slices on Detroit Day. Instead of just celebrating National Pi Day you can celebrate Detroit Day with Detroit-style pizzas all day long and a brew to wash it all down.
Sunday, March 14
National Pi Day at Smōk
When: March 14, 11 a.m.
Where: Smōk Barbecue, 330 Brighton Blvd. #202, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Satisfy your sweet tooth on National Pi Day at Smōk with a seasonal fruit pie. You can grab a strawberry-rhubarb hand pie created by chef Bill Espiricueta for only $3.14 while supplies last.
Steuben’s Hand Pies
When: March 14, 9 a.m.
Where: Steuben’s Arvada, 7355 Ralston Rd., Arvada and Steuben’s Uptown, 523 E. 17th Ave., Denver
Cost: $3.14 per pie
The Lowdown: Bite into some tasty treats with Steuben’s Hand Pies during National Pi Day. You can pick up a fruit hand pie made by executive pastry chef Nadine Donovan for $3.14 throughout the day.
Maria Empanada’s National Pi Day
When: March 14, 9 a.m.
Where: Maria Empanada, 2501 Dallas St. #186, Aurora
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Get savory at Maria Empanada’s National Pi Day with some freshly made empanadas. You can try chicken chimichurri, ham with egg and cheese or pears in marsala pie for a sweeter bite.
National Pi Day Zoom Party
When: March 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Kendall Court, 5604 Kendall Ct., Arvada
Cost: $12 – $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: John Hinman of Hinman’s Pie teams up with pie expert John Lehndorff for a National Pi Day Zoom Party. You can get in on the action with a Square Pi Package filled with three six-inch pies, a Zoom invitation, recipes and more. A portion of the profits from the event will benefit CHOW.
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Mark Your Calendar
Octopus Initiative Lottery
When: March 15, 11 a.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free RSVP here
Beer Dinner with La Chiva
When: March 16, 6 p.m.
Where: Dos Luces Brewery, 1236 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $55 – $280 tickets available here
Into the Archives: Photography from the Colville Reservation
When: March 18, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
Pizzeria Locale Dough From Scratch Class
When: March 23, 6 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $25 tickets available here