Back to the Future: The Musical and Colorado Ballet’s Casanova are showing in town this week in Denver. Don’t miss out on UllrGrass in Golden, a Chili Cook-Off at Bierstadt Lagerhaus or Far East Center welcoming in The Year of the Snake.
Denver Fashion Week Emerging Designer Challenge Fashion Show
When: March. 22, 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Jacquard, Autograph Collection in Cherry Creek, 222 Milwaukee St., Denver, CO
Cost: $22.60 – $45+
The Lowdown: This event is an opportunity for aspiring designers to showcase their talent in an elegant and sophisticated environment. Two designers will be selected to present their collections in the upcoming Denver Fashion Week Spring 2025 season (May 10-18). These designers will be chosen by a panel of judges including two Denver Fashion Week lead producers and local designers, as well as those in attendance who can also vote.
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The Wild Feathers
When: Jan. 29, 8 p.m.
Where: Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $22.60 – $25.60
The Lowdown: The Wild Feathers are a rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. Their latest release was 2024’s Sirens. Hip-hop, rap, rock artist and singer Nathan Graham will open.
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Antibalas
When: Jan. 30, 8 p.m.
Where: The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., 3F, Denver, CO
Cost: $45.06
The Lowdown: Antibalas is an afrobeat band founded in 1998 by Martín Perna. Antibalas is Spanish for “bulletproof,” and the band is based in Brooklyn with many members that play an array of instruments including baritone saxophone, flute, trumpet, flugelhorn, guitar, shekere, congas, drums, bass, trombone, etc. Their last album was in 2020 entitled Fu Chronicles.
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Bruckner Symphony No. 8 with Peter Oundjian
When: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th St., Denver, CO
Cost: $15 – $115
The Lowdown: This performance is a special one-night-only event that celebrates Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony, conducted by Peter Oundjian. The Colorado Symphony will perform a version from scholar Paul Hawkshaw — a version that “seeks to restore the original intent of a work Bruckner himself called ‘the most significant…of my life.'”
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JJ Grey & Mofro
When: Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO
Cost: $53 – $68
The Lowdown: JJ Grey & Mofro are an American Southern rock/swamp rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Their last album is 2024’s 11-song Olustee. Lucero, a country-punk/alternative country/alternative rock band based in Memphis, Tennessee, will open.
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Emily Barnes
When: Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO
Cost: $29.83
The Lowdown: Emily Barnes has four albums under her belt, along with a performance at Kerrville Folk Festival. Barnes is now based in Colorado, and her band includes Aaron McCloskey, a former Swallow Hill instructor, on guitar. Texas singer-songwriter Joe Teichman will open.
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Golden Vintner Wine Tasting Experience
When: Jan. 29, 7 p.m.
Where: Blanchard Family Wines, 15810 W. 6th Ave., Golden, CO
Cost: $33.85
The Lowdown: Wine educators will guide attendees through a tasting experience of four or more California and Colorado produced wines, as well as teach about the different wine regions and production methods. There will be discounted pricing on bottles for joining. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
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Coffee Brewing Class
When: Jan. 30, 2 p.m.
Where: Novo Coffee (Roastery + Supply), 3008 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $97.88
The Lowdown: If you’d like to take your coffee-making process to the next level, attend this class and learn the science and art of your morning pick-me-up. An instructor will teach the basics of how to build a coffee brewing recipe, try different brewing methods and recipes that change the flavors of different coffees and define terms like “extraction,” “brew strength” and “grind particle distribution.”
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UllrGrass Music & Beer Festival
When: Jan. 31, 4 p.m. – Feb. 2, 5 p.m.
Where: Parfet Park, 725 10th St., Golden, CO
Cost: $17.85
The Lowdown: This three-day festival, named after the Norse God of Winter – Ullr, is the passion project of Chris and Susannah Thompson. This event brings the community together with Viking regalia, live music, performing arts and craft beer. Attendees can expect some great bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jamband artists. There will be over 30 breweries from across Colorado and nationwide to drink from. Proceeds benefit the Kids Music Project by Coral Creek, which delivers music education and performance to kids in Colorado.
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Nancy’s Notable Nibbles – Gluten Free Pop Up
When: Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Curate: A Local Mercantile, 8242 S. University Blvd. #150, Centennial, CO
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Nancy’s Notable Nibbles creations all come from Nancy’s allergen friendly, celiacs kitchen. She will be offering her gluten free snacks, sweets and treats all made with love. Browse the other 100+ local vendors at Curate Mercantile while there.
Chili Cook-Off
When: Feb. 2, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St., Denver, CO
Cost: $10 – $20
The Lowdown: This chili cook-off is welcome to all, whether you’d like to enter the competition or just be a judge. Those who would like to participate should bring their own slow cooker/serving receptacle filled with chili and a serving utensil, arrive by 12:30 p.m. for setup, name their chili and bring an ingredients list for those with dietary restrictions. Bowls, cups and utensils will be provided for those who are trying and judging the chilis, along with drinks, music and games. All proceeds of this event are going toward the Denver Barbarians Rugby Club to support the team’s travel and other season expenses.
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Floral Resin Earrings Workshop: Design & Create Your Own
When: Jan. 29, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Burd’s Nest Art Gallery, 7611 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO
Cost: $55
The Lowdown: Attendees of this event will choose three earring frames and use hand-pressed flowers to design the earrings in resin. Once the resin is set and hardware is attached, creators can pick up their three pairs of earrings in 5 – 7 days. All materials are included, along with snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and adult beverages.
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Back to the Future: The Musical
When: Jan. 22 – Feb. 9
Where: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis St., Denver, CO
Cost: $46 – $143.75
The Lowdown: This cinematic classic is taking the Broadway stage. Back to the Future is the winner of many awards, including the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and four WhatsOnStage Awards. The musical is adapted by the film’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and directed by Tony Award winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. Transport back in time with Marty McFly at the Buell Theatre this weekend.
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Casanova
When: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. (various dates and times available)
Where: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1400 Curtis St., Denver, CO
Cost: $40 – $160
The Lowdown: Come see the Colorado Ballet present the escapades of Giacomo Casanova in Kenneth Tindall’s new ballet, Casanova, in a Rocky Mountain regional premiere. The ballet features “bold choreography, iconic Venetian masquerades and a passionate narrative set to the music of Kerry Muzzey.”
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Far East Center Welcomes Year Of The Snake
When: Feb. 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Feb. 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd. Unit 130, Denver, CO
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: You are invited to experience the 34th annual Lunar New Year with Lion & Dragon dances, cultural performances, ice carving and a feast of food from restaurants and pop-up vendors. The Kids Cultural Fashion Show will also take place, where kids are encouraged to dress in traditional attire and celebrate heritage. The full event schedule can be viewed at the ticket link below.
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ArtBar 2025 – Valentine Keepsake Cigar Box
When: Feb. 2, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, CO
Cost: $20 – $48
The Lowdown: Turn an old cigar box into a keepsake box, perfect to store cherished mementos. Attendees will be able to decorate the cigar box with scrapbooking paper, photos, prints or magazine cutouts to make the box trendy or give it a collage-style vibe. Next, you can add embellishments like flowers, lace, rhinestones and pearls. A selection of cigar boxes will be available to choose from in addition to various papers, embellishments, glue, scissors, paint, markers and more.
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