Unique Things To Do in Denver This Weekend 4/9 – 4/13

Stay involved in the community this weekend in Denver by attending a show at Swallow Hill Music, a Prisoner Wine Pairing Dinner, a Breakfast Fly-In at Wings Over The Rockies, the Anti-Hero Film Festival, or even a Mala Making Workshop.

Denver Fashion Week Spring 2025

When: May 10 – 18
Where: The Brighton – A NPU Venue – 3403 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216
Cost: $35+

Nanpa Básico

When: April 9, 8 p.m. Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO Cost: $44+ The Lowdown: 

Nanpa Básico is a Colombian rapper here at the Paramount Theatre for his USA Tour. He is a singer and songwriter, also considered a “pioneer of the Latin American rap and urban music scene.”

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Remi Wolf

When: April 10, 6:30 p.m. Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO Cost: $68+ The Lowdown: 

Singer and songwriter Remi Wolf’s latest album release was 2024’s Big Ideas. Alice Phoebe Lou, Dana and Alden will open for a special show at Red Rocks.

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Elephant Revival

When: April 11, 8 p.m. Where: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO Cost: $73+ The Lowdown: 

Comprised of a collection of multi-instrumentalists, Elephant Revival blends sounds of Celtic, Americana, Folk and Indie Art Rock. The band includes Bonnie Paine, Bridget Law, Dango Rose, Charlie Rose, Darren Garvey and Daniel Sproul. Rising Appalachia will open.

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Sam Grisman Project with Benny “Burle” Galloway

When: April 12, 7 p.m. Where: The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Dr., Nederland, CO Cost: $34+ The Lowdown: 

Sam Grisman is the son of David “Dawg” Grisman who collaborated with Jerry Garcia in the early 90s, creating timeless acoustic music. The Sam Grisman Project is “a platform for my friends and me to showcase our genuine passion and appreciation for the legay of Dawg and Jerry’s music.”

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Matt Andersen

When: April 13, 7 p.m. Where: Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO Cost: $33+ The Lowdown: 

Matt Andersen’s latest album release was The Big Bottle of Joy. He will be joined by Julian Taylor. Taylor’s last album was 2024’s Pathways.

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Hampton Water Rosé – Meet Jesse Bongiovi

When: April 9, 3 – 6 p.m. Where: Bonnie Brae Liquor, 785 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO Cost: Free The Lowdown: 

This event is a wine tasting featuring Hampton Water Rosé with the opportunity of meeting Jesse Bongiovi for exclusive bottle signings and to snack on charcuterie. There will also be a limited-time sorbet from Bonnie Brae Ice Cream available for the occasion.

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Prisoner Wine Pairing Dinner

When: April 10, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Eddie Merlot’s, 10110 E. Dry Creek Rd., Englewood, CO Cost: $120 The Lowdown: 

For this dinner experience, indulge in five courses paired with Prisoner wines. You can expect to try an Unshackled Sparkling Rosé, Unshackled Sauvignon Blanc, Prisoner Chardonnay, Saldo Zinfandel, and The Prisoner Red Blend alongside delicious bites.

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National Cheese Fondue Day Celebration

When: April 11, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Where: Melting Pot, 2707 W. Main St., Littleton, CO Cost: Prices vary The Lowdown: 

Melting Pot is celebrating their 50th anniversary, beginning with this special fondue event. Grand Reserve Cheese Fondue and a Golden Hour Cocktail await at the Melting Pot for attendees.

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Breakfast Fly-In

When: April 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport), 13005 Wings Way, Centennial, CO Cost: $1 – $12.95 The Lowdown: 

On the second Saturday of every month, Wings Over The Rockies hosts a Breakfast Fly-In, where attendees can see aircraft fly in, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck and explore the interactive exhibits and simulators.

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Easter Truffles & Sweet Treat Pop Up

When: April 13, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Where:  Curate: A Local Mercantile, 8242 S. University Blvd. #150, Centennial, CO Cost: Free The Lowdown: 

Owner Angela will be on site as you peruse this Truffle Pop Up Event with Barton House Foods. Try their take on the viral Dubai Chocolate with house made pistachio cream, toasted kataifi pastry and Callebaut Belgian Chocolate. While here, take a peek at over 100 local vendors offering an array of handmade items.

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Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

When: April 9, 9:10 – 4:20 p.m. Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO Cost: $7 – $9 The Lowdown: 

“Jurassic Oceans: Monster of the Deep” shows guests what the underwater world was like in prehistoric times. The ancient seas once hosted the Jurassic plesiosaur and the megalodon. The exhibit will show fossil specimens, 3D models and life-size casts of prey and how they used to live.

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Wild Card Cabaret Karaoke

When: April 10, 8 – 10 p.m. Where: Two Moons Music Hall, 2944 Larimer St., Denver, CO Cost: $12.51 The Lowdown: 

Sing your favorite high energy karaoke tunes while dancers perform beside you for a real cabaret experience. Singing isn’t required to attend, you may also just come support the dancers and singers by enjoying the show.

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Anti-Hero Film Festival

When: April 11, 6 p.m. Where: MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, 2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO Cost: $0 – $6.55 The Lowdown: 

Come support the annual Teen Anti-Hero Film Festival where different perspectives, narratives and experiences left out of history are celebrated, including that of women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. There will be spoken word performances by Arts From Ashes, snacks from Maria Empanada and Panaderia Rosales as well.

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Create Your Own Garden Gnome

When: April 12, 3:30 p.m. Where: Denver Ceramic Studio, 66 S. Broadway Unit B, Denver, CO Cost: $75 The Lowdown: 

Stephanie Shaffer will guide this class in creating garden gnomes. After class, the gnomes will be fired and ready to be picked up in two weeks. The session does not include glazing but colored clay will be available to add color.

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ArtBar – Mala Making

When: April 13, 1 – 4 p.m. Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, CO Cost: $20 – $88 The Lowdown: 

Learn the art of mala bead making during this workshop. Attendees will discover the meaning and symbolism behind the Pink Moon, choose their intentions for the upcoming lunar cycle, select what gemstones they’d like to include, learn the technique in knotting a mala and lastly, participate in a guided meditation to charge their mala with positive energy.

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