Denver has some lively events lined up this week. Start it off with a cheesy bite with Pizza Enzo and end it by sippin’ pretty at “The Tourist: A Tropical Takeover.” Wherever the week takes you, make sure you 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, April 7
Pizza Enzo
When: April 7 – 30
Where: All Pizzeria Locale locations
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Pizzeria Locale partners with chef Alon Shaya of Safta to raise funds for Comal Heritage Food Incubator. You can order the Pizza Enzo through the Pizzeria Locale App or online for pickup to support the efforts. For every $12 pizza sold, $1 will benefit the fund.
SoulCycle Outside
When: April 7
Where: SoulCycle, 235 Fillmore St., Denver
Cost: $28 per class register here
The Lowdown: SoulCycle Denver is launching SoulCycle Outside. You can sweat it out at a 45-minute outdoor cycling series with instructors such as Melu, Jenny Rose and Zoe.
Aspen Shortsfest
When: April 7 – 11
Where: Online
Cost: $45 – $250 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Aspen Film hosts the 30th Aspen Shortsfest. You can watch a myriad of short films during the week-long festival created by international and local filmmakers.
Colorado Pint Day
When: April 7
Where: Various locations check here
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Colorado Pint Day is back. You can grab a beer from participating breweries to raise funds for the Colorado Brewer’s Guild (CBG) during the brew-tastic holiday. For each pint sold, $1 will be donated to CBG.
Virtual Keith Haring: Bodies in Motion
When: April 7, 12 – 1 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver hosts a “Virtual Keith Haring: Bodies in Motion” event. You can hear about how dance played a role in Haring’s art with the visual dynamics of motion.
Ancient Mummies, New Discoveries
When: April 7, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: $10 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Learn more about mummies during Ancient Mummies, New Discoveries. The event will discuss the updates of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science Egyptian Hall and reexaminations that were made with two ancient Egyptian mummies and three coffins.
Thursday, April 8
The Best of Colorado’s Beasts
When: April 8, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Explore the wild animal of Colorado during The Best of Colorado’s Beasts. Treasure Box Tours takes you on a journey through the Wild Animal Sanctuary which is home to exotic animals.
Live Stream with Peter Filkins
When: April 8, 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Tune in to a Live Stream with Peter Filkins. The live stream will discuss Filkin’s novel Water / Music, Filkin’s career and more. Later you can take part in a Q&A.
Friday, April 9
A World of Taste: India
When: April 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave., Denver
Cost: $119 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Test out your culinary skills with A World of Taste: India. The class features a chance to make pea and potato samosas, chicken tikka masala and cardamom kulfi with the guidance of an instructor.
EMERGE Annual CSU Fashion Show
When: April 9, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $5 – $10 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get a little fancy with the EMERGE Annual CSU Fashion Show. The virtual show features collections from senior students’ academic careers. The best part? You can dress up or stay in your comfies while at home.
Local AF Market
When: April 9 – 11
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Dairy Block teams up with American Field for a Local AF Market. You can shop from a lineup of Colorado vendors such as Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe, Clever Luck, Past Life the Collective and B Fresh Gear. You can also jam out to live music and grab a bite or sip while shopping.
Saturday, April 10
Giles Ober Live
When: April 10, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Poka Lola Social Club returns with a live music series. This Saturday you can jam out to a live performance from Giles Ober – a guitarist and singer from Steamboat Springs. You can sip on a cocktail and sway to some sweet tunes.
Sunday, April 11
The Tourist: A Tropical Takeover
When: April 11, 5 p.m.
Where: Run for the Roses, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Run for the Roses hosts its last day of “The Tourist: A Tropical Takeover.” You can imbibe in beach drinks such as a Shake Ya Tail Feather, Tai One On and other classic tropical sips. Check here for more information.
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Mark Your Calendar
Forest, Fires and People
When: April 12, 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
Women+Film Festival
When: April 13 – 18
Where: Online
Cost: Varying prices here
A Day for Wednesday’s Child
When: April 14
Where: Online, CBS4 and KBCO
Cost: Free, more information here
End-of-Season Après Affair
When: April 16, 8 p.m.
Where: EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St., Denver
Cost: $35 – $40 tickets available here