Denver has some exploratory events lined up this week. Start it off while giggling at an Open Mike Comedy Show and end while jamming out at Musical Perspectives. Wherever the week steers you, make sure to take a glance at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Reminder, masks and social distancing are mandatory at any of these in-person events.
Wednesday, March 24
Stranahan’s Virtual Cocktail Class
When: March 24, 6 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $11 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Imbibe some fancy drinks during a Stranahan’s Virtual Cocktail Class. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey hosts the event guided by mixologist Lucas Townsend to help you create two cocktails with Stranahan’s Blue Peak.
The Gin & Jazz Series
When: March 24 – 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 tunes from Stafford Hunter and Latin Jazz Explorations.
Michael Twitty Lecture
When: March 24, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $18 per household here
The Lowdown: Jewish Community Center Denver presents a Michael Twitty Lecture. You can take part in the virtual lecture about Passover, themes of Diaspora, Exodus and more from James Beard Award-winning food historian Michael W. Twitty.
A Taste of the Emerald Isle
When: March 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Pl., Denver
Cost: $125 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse hosts A Taste of the Emerald Isle dinner. You can taste Irish Rarebit and potato leek soup, cottage pie and sticky toffee pudding with cocktail pairings.
Digital Earth: Stonehenge to Skyscrapers
When: March 24, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Take a trip around the globe to explore structures all throughout time during Digital Earth: Stonehenge to Skyscrapers. Ka Chun Yu, the curator of space science, and Bob Raynolds, a research associate, will guide you through these engineering feats.
Keith Haring: Street Art
When: March 24, 12 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Experience a live stream discussing artist Keith Haring during Keith Haring: Street Art. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver hosts the event that explores Haring’s movement to give away art for free to the public.
Thursday, March 25
Wine Pairing Dinner
When: March 25, 6 p.m.
Where: For[a]ged, 1825 Blake St., Denver
Cost: $100 per person
The Lowdown: For[a]ged teams up with La Crema and Freemark Abbey for a Wine Pairing Dinner. You can delight in dishes such as oysters with creme fraishe, Arctic char and Beef Spinalis – all paired perfectly with pours of wine. Call 720.826.2147 to create a reservation.
Science Division Live
When: March 25, 12 – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Museum of Nature & Science explores ancient sandstones of Colorado and Utah to navigate what the Rocky Mountains would have looked like 500 to 600-million years ago during a Facebook live.
ARISE Music Festival
When: March 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: ARISE Music Festival goes virtual with ARISE Online. You can tune into a live stream with Cascadian folktronic duo Yaima on YouTube. You can see dance, music and more throughout the stream.
Shake It Up! Virtual Cocktail Class
When: March 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $45 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Deviation Distilling hosts a Shake It Up! Virtual Cocktail Class. You can learn how to make two cocktails with the Mountain Herb Gin, fruits, spices and more.
Friday, March 26
Mile High Market
When: March 26 – 28
Where: 2605 Larimer St. #2218, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Halfdays launches a Mile High Market. The pop-up shop in RiNo celebrates Women’s History Month and spotlights women-owned brands such as Link x Lou, Pickletown Flower Company and Frolik Beauty.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
When: March 26 – 28
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $13.75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of The Lord of the Rings series with a viewing of The Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring. You can dive into Middle Earth with hobbits, dwarves and more while staying in Denver.
Garageband: Machu Linea Ft. Rare Byrd$ & Kid Astronaut & The Nebula
When: March 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Online and in-person
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art gets back into live music with a Garage Band series. This Friday you can rock out to a live stream (since the in-person event is sold out) with performances from musicians such as Machu Linea, Kid Astronaut, The Nebula and Rare Byrd$.
READ: Live Music Returns to MCA Denver In the Form of Garageband
Saturday, March 27
Open Wall
When: March 27 – April 1
Where: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art hosts an Open Wall exhibition and art sale. The artist-curated exhibition supports established and emerging local artists with a chance to add your art collection and explore works within the museum during the week-long event. Check here for more information.
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop Reopening
When: March 27, 12 p.m.
Where: 4433 W. 29th Ave., Denver
Cost: $15 – $180 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Add some sweetness to your day with The Inventing Room Dessert Shop Reopening. You can take a tour of the shop, explore the future of desserts and of course taste some sweet treats throughout the day.
Virtual Cherry Blossom Tour
When: March 27, 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $10 – $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Take a journey to Washington D.C. and Japan through a Virtual Cherry Blossom Tour. You can pick up a cherry blossom kit and explore the beautiful blooms across the world.
Sunday, March 28
Musical Perspectives
When: March 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver
Cost: Free with $5 – $10 general admission here
The Lowdown: Add some music into your life while taking in art during Musical Perspectives at the Clyfford Still Museum. Friends of Chamber Music provides the music to accompany you through a tour of the museum to set the atmosphere.
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Mark Your Calendar
Changing The Legacy of Race and Ethnicity
When: March 31, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
Easter Baked Goods
When: Preorder by March 28, April 3 – 4
Where: The Bindery, 1817 Central St., Denver
Cost: Varying prices
Local AF Market
When: April 2, 3 – 8 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
Martial Arts Sexual Assault Awareness Course
When: April 3, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: KDK Fit, 9797 W. Colfax Ave. Ste #3UU, Lakewood
Cost: Free register here or by emailing info@kdkfit.com
I know it’s already over, but today’s Keith Haring event said the livestream was with Keith Haring, who died in 1990….
Hi Kortney,
We have corrected the event to reflect this information.
Thank you for reaching out and reading!