Denver has some punchy events lined up this week. Start it off by getting historic with Stonehenge and end it with some flavor with Taste America Denver. Wherever the week takes you, make sure to take a look at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Reminder, masks and social distancing are mandatory at any of these in-person events.
Wednesday, March 17
Stonehenge
Photo Courtesy of Denver Museum of Nature & Science
When: March 17 – September 6
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: Possible Additional fee with $19.95 museum admission here
The Lowdown: Dive into the mystical world of one of Britain’s oldest and most famous stone circles – Stonehenge. You can learn about the location, the possible use of Stonehenge and the theories of how the stone circle came to be where it is situated today. More information about the exhibition here.
Denver Beer Co. South Downing Opening Day
Photo Courtesy of Denver Beer Co on Facebook
When: March 17, 1o a.m.
Where: Denver Beer Co. South Downing, 2425 S. Downing St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Beer Co. is opening another location at South Downing Street. You can stop into the grand opening of the new taproom for beer tappings, delectable bites and more.
O’Curio
Photo Courtesy of Curio Bar
When: March 17
Where: Curio Bar, 2669 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Celebration St. Patrick’s Day at O’Curio. Curio Bar offers St. Patrick’s Day cocktails for $7 with sips such as Horse Feathers, Irish coffees and Old Fashioneds.
St. Patrick’s Day at Whole Sol
Photo Courtesy of Whole Sol
When: March 17
Where: All Whole Sol locations
Cost: Free admissions
The Lowdown: Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day at Whole Sol. The superfood concept serves up a three-course health-packed meal with green in mind with tastes of a matcha latte, an I Like You matcha bowl and matcha bites.
Steuben’s St. Patrick’s Day
Photo Courtesy of Steuben’s
When: March 17, 9 a.m.
Where: Steuben’s Arvada, 7355 Ralston Rd., Arvada and Steuben’s Uptown, 523 E. 17th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Steuben’s gets traditional with a twist with dishes of corned beef & cabbage, Irish nachos and a St. Paddy’s shake this St. Patrick’s Day. If you aren’t feelin’ a boozy shake you can sip on a lucky green shake instead.
Stanley Marketplace’s St. Patrick’s Day
Photo Courtesy of Stanley Marketplace
When: March 17, 4 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Grab your green for Stanley Marketplace’s St. Patrick’s Day pop-up. You can watch Irish dancing, listen to traditional music and explore holiday deals throughout the marketplace.
Thursday, March 18
Live Stream with Gregory Brown
Photo Courtesy of Tattered Cover
When: March 18, 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Tattered Cover hosts a Live Stream with Gregory Brown, author of The Lowering Days. You can hear from Brown about his novel, ask questions and more during the event.
Into the Archives: Photography from the Colville Reservation
Photo Courtesy of Clyfford Still Museum on Facebook
When: March 18, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Explore works held within the Clyfford Still Museum’s archives with “Into the Archives: Photography from the Colville Reservation.” You can take part in a conversation about the photographs taken of the Colville Reservation in Washington State, sketches and more.
Friday, March 19
A World of Taste: Thai
Photo Courtesy of Cook Street School of Culinary Arts on Facebook
When: March 19, 6 p.m.
Where: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave., Denver
Cost: $119 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Test your cooking skills with A World of Taste: Thai. You can learn to create a menu of crab fried rice, Som Tum, Thai basil and coconut ice cream and more throughout the culinary class.
Saturday, March 20
Berkeley Donuts Turns One
Photo by Thomas Kolicko
When: March 20, 7:30 a.m.
Where: Berkeley Donuts, 3920 Tennyson St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Start your morning off right and celebrate one year of sweet bites as Berkeley Donuts Turns One. The day features a collaboration beer tapping with Cerebral Brewing that includes Berkeley Donuts’ salted caramel donuts within a salted caramel stout, a chance to taste throwback doughnut flavors and more.
Steel Magnolias Champagne Cinema
Photo Courtesy of Alamo Drafthouse Denver on Facebook
When: March 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $21.06 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse presents Steel Magnolias Champagne Cinema. The event features a screening of Steel Magnolias – the classic film about a group of ladies who grow together over time and hardships. You can view the film, feel nostalgic and maybe even have a good cry.
Art Strut: Women in Their Infinite Forms
Photo by Jeff Fierberg
When: March 20, 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Explore the new Women in Their Infinite Forms exhibition with an Art Strut. The strut spotlights the 11 local female artists who have transformed (wo)mannequins into art that tells stories of female power and reinvention. You can have a chance to purchase art and support the artists.
Churro Waffles at Kachina
Photo courtesy of Kachina Denver on Facebook
When: March 20 – 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Kachina Cantina, 1890 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dig into a sweet brunch with churro waffles at Kachina Cantina. Kachina has revamped its brunch menu with all new items such as Pan y queso for $8, spicy candied bacon for $8 and of course churro waffles for $9.
Túpac Amaru Vertical Tasting
Photo Courtesy of Dos Luces Brewery on Facebook
When: March 20, 3 p.m.
Where: Dos Luces Brewery, 1236 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Imbibe in a cold brew with a Túpac Amaru Vertical Tasting. You can have the chance to taste six different variants of the Túpac Amaru Imperial Chicha beer from cellared bottles kept from each release.
Sunday, March 21
Taste America Denver
Photo Courtesy of Spuntino on Facebook
When: March 21, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Sputino, 2639 W. 32nd Ave., Denver
Cost: $175 for two here
The Lowdown: James Beard Foundation hosts a Taste America Denver virtual dinner presented by Capital One. You can dine on a three-course meal created by Sputino that includes bites of Alce crudo, Coniglio con Algio and a budino to finish sweet – all while tuning in to a live stream program.
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Mark Your Calendar
Stranahan’s Virtual Cocktail Class
When: March 24, 6 o.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $11 tickets available here
Michael Twitty Lecture
When: March 24, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $18 per household here
ARISE Music Festival
When: March 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $10 – $20 suggested donation here
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop Reopening
When: March 27
Where: 4433 W. 29th Ave., Denver
Cost: $15 – $180 tickets available here