Love is in the air this week in Denver. Whether it’s a Galentine’s Celebration with girlfriends, a romantic chocolate bonbon and sake tasting, the Winter Tequila Tasting Festival or Love in Bloom Tour at Denver Botanic Gardens, there is plenty to do to honor the special ones in your life as Valentine’s Day approaches.
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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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Foster the People
When: Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, CO
Cost: $121+
The Lowdown: Indie pop band Foster The People takes to The Fillmore this evening. Mark Foster founded the band in 2009 and is joined by keyboardist Isom Innis. Last year, they released their fourth album, Paradise State of Mind. Pop duo Good Neighbours will open.
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Michal Menert
When: Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Where: Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Cost: $41.45
The Lowdown: Michal Menert is an electronic music producer and the founder of Super Best Records. He is well known for his contributions to Pretty Lights on his debut album and multiple other tracks. Menert tours with a seven-piece band. Come early to catch openers Poldoore, 3420 and Midicinal.
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Knock2
When: Feb. 14, 9 p.m.
Where: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO
Cost: $102+
The Lowdown: Knock2 is a DJ and music producer heading to Mission Ballroom for the nolimit Tour. FrostTop and Aleko will open.
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Magic City Hippies
When: Feb. 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Cost: $41.45
The Lowdown: Originally the Robby Hunter Band, the Magic City Hippies found their identity through their album title, renaming in 2015. The boys are from Miami and “tasked themselves with marrying the funk sweat of a mid-afternoon sail with the syncopated shoulder shimmy of a late night out.” The band consists of Pat Howard, Robby Hunter and John Coughlin.
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Fat Tuesday Fiesta
When: Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO
Cost: $10 – 54
The Lowdown: Denver Brass and Festa Bateria are bringing their horns, trumpet solos and rhythms of New Orleans and Brazil to you at the Newman Center. The program highlights include “Just a Closer Walk,” “Mas Que Nada” and “Nights in Rio.”
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Valentine Chocolate Bonbon and Sake Pairing
When: Feb. 12, 5 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $28
The Lowdown: Colorado Sake Co. is hosting a Four Flavor Sake and Chocolate Bonbon Tasting. Attendees may purchase valentine’s chocolates at the taproom and enjoy the sake and chocolate pairing menu with ticket purchase.
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Bottles & Brushes: Wonderyard’s Galentine’s Celebration
When: Feb. 13, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Wonderyard Garden and Table, 2200 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $30/person
The Lowdown: For a gals’ night out, take part in a Wine Bottle Painting and Classic Rom-Com viewing. Each guest will receive a wine bottle to transform into art, access to painting supplies, buttery popcorn to eat, screening of a rom-com and a cozy atmosphere to hangout with the ladies in your life you love.
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Valentine’s Day Beer and Mini Eclair Pairing
When: Feb. 14, 2 – 10 p.m.
Where: Bruz Off Fax, 1495 York St. Suite 101, Denver, CO
Cost: $39.19
The Lowdown: This special event will include a pairing with four of Le Clare’s Patisserie’s four mini eclairs and four Belgian beers. The pairings include Bruz Dubbel butterscotch pastry cream eclair with chocolate covered pretzels and salted caramel popcorn; Dame Blanche Witbier with pistachio and vanilla pastry cream with cardamom, pink peppercorn, and apricot; Brut La Grande Biere Brut with yuzu curd eclair, toasted black sesame seed meringue; Bruz Quadrupel with amarena black cherry and chocolate eclair.
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2025 Denver Winter Tequila Tasting Festival
When: Feb. 15, 2:30 – 6 p.m.
Where: Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. #100, Denver, CO
Cost: $0 – $351.87
The Lowdown: Tequila lovers, it’s your time to shine. Sample sip over 20 craft, small-batch and renowned tequilas and mezcals. Ambassadors will guide guests through the experience while you enjoy special pricing on food and drinks, listening to live DJ music and more. 100% of proceeds from additional tasting cups with go towards pediatric cancer research through Bear Necessities.
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Rosé All Day: A Valentine’s Special
When: Feb. 16, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: Blanchard Family Wines, 1855 Blake St. #120, Denver, CO
Cost: $33.85
The Lowdown: Enjoy a three-wine rosé tasting featuring Family Sparking Rosé, Rosé of Grenache and Family Sweet Rosé. As you try each rosé, they will be followed by a heart-shaped macaron from. Bella Macaron.
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Love in Bloom Tours
When: Feb. 12, 10 – 11 a.m., 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, CO
Cost: $10 – $22
The Lowdown: This tour will help attendees discover the plants behind fabled aphrodisiacs and the romantic lives of tropical flora — with a free chocolate bar included! Denver Botanic Gardens says that “Plants are the ultimate givers of life and love. From herbal tincture to symbol gifts, humans have used plats to enhance our romantic lives for ages.”
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1340 Penn After Hours: State of Undress – Undergarment Showcase
When: Feb. 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO
Cost: $25 – $30
The Lowdown: This event is the first installment of 1340 Penn After Hours series where they will uncover the layers of undergarments worn in Margaret Brown’s lifetime. Historic wares and luxurious company will be showcased with a signature cocktail or mocktail provided with ticket.
Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live
When: Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO
Cost: $77
The Lowdown: Adam Ray is a comedian and actor. In 2019, Ray began parodying “Dr. Phil” McGraw in full-length stand-up comedy routines. He describes his impression as “a late-night version of a daytime guy.” In October of last year, Netflix announced it would air an Adam Ray comedy special that features Ray as his Dr. Phil persona meeting McGraw in person.
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Hand Bookbinding
When: Feb. 15, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, CO
Cost: $85
The Lowdown: Take a weekend hike out to Boulder for a hand bookbinding event where guests will sew a three-signature book with leather spine. This event is perfect for those looking to get crafty. Guests can bring home their own hand-crafted three signature Keith Smith Book and will learn how to fold paper, punch signatures and sew a blank book into a leather spine for a mirror Y design by graphic designer, book artist and designer fine bookbinder Brenda Gallagher. The hard covers will be sewn into the leather spine. Supplies will be provided.
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Permanent Jewelry Pop Up
When: Feb. 16, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Curate: A Local Mercantile, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #330, Littleton, CO
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Beautifully Bonded Permanent Jewelry is hosting a pop-up for guests to shop for their own custom permanent jewelry. You will get to custom fit a bracelet, necklace or anklet from the company. While there, look at over 100 local vendors at Curate Mercantile.