Things To Do In And Around Denver This Weekend – 1/15-1/18

This weekend, the Denver area offers a variety of events, allowing you to enjoy a range of food, music, art, and cultural activities throughout the city.

Read: RUNWAY DEBATE: Fashion With an Argument

UP-COMING FASHION EVENTS

Denver Fashion Week Model Workshop

When: Sun, March 15, 1 p.m. Where: TBA Cost: $50 The Lowdown: 

Back By Popular Demand: This Model Workshop is designed to prepare models to succeed in the Denver Fashion Week auditions on Sun, May 17, and ultimately, walk the Denver Fashion Week Runway

The RUNWAY DEBATE: Fashion With an Argument

When: Sat, Feb 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Furniture Row – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

The only fashion show where clothes argue back!
No neutral ground. Every look is an argument. Every walk is a rebuttal. And you get to pick a side.
So buckle up, open your eyes, and prepare… because fashion is about to debate itself!

Denver Fashion Week Model Auditions

When: Sun, May 17, 11 am – 3 p.m. Where: TBA Cost: $15 The Lowdown: 

Searching for fresh new talent of traditional and non-traditional male and female models ages 14-65, and all fabulous moms and their stylish kids aged 6-14 with a strong runway walk and presence to walk the Denver Fashion Week upcoming runway shows.


MUSIC EVENTS

BEATS BODEGA

When: Jan 15, 9 p.m. Where: 715 Club – 715 East 26th Avenue Denver Cost: Free The Lowdown: 

Amazing tunes, chill with friends, and soak up the in-person energy. Come through and feel the beat live!

Wonkywilla

When: Jan 16, 8 p.m. Where: Ogden Theatre- 935 East Colfax, Denver Cost: $40+ The Lowdown: 

WonkyWilla is performing at the Ogden Theatre this Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17, with unique lineups for each night. Both shows are for ages 16 and over. 

Lotus

When: Jan 17, 9 p.m. Where: Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – 2637 Welton Street, Denver Cost: $45+ The Lowdown: 

Lotus is an American instrumental jam band known for blending electronic dance music (EDM) with funk, rock, and jazz, creating a unique “jamtronica” sound with high-energy, improvisational live shows and a focus on soundscapes and textures

Ana Popovic: Dance To The Rhythm Tour

When: Jan 18, 7 p.m. Where: Swallow Hill Music – Daniels Hall 71 E. Yale Avenue, Denver Cost: $57+ The Lowdown: 

Los Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic is set to release her highly anticipated album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul.


FOOD EVENTS

Girl Dinner at FIRE

When: Jan 15, 5 – 10 p.m. Where: FIRE at the ART Hotel – 1201 Broadway St. Denver Cost: $45 per person The Lowdown: 

Girl Dinner is here to make your Thursdays feel a little extra — good wine, good bites, and even better company. Available from 5–10 PM every Thursday.

A Stock Show Supper

When: Jan 16, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Where: Kachina Cantina – 1890 Wazee St. Denver Cost: $28+ The Lowdown: 

Yeehaw, Denver! The National Western Stock Show is back January 10th – 25th, and we’re celebrating the true spirit of the West with two specialties, only available during the show:

Denver Ramen Festival

When: Jan 17, 12 p.m. Where: Denargo Market – 3800 Denargo Street Denver Cost: $100+ The Lowdown: 

Denver’s biggest noodle festival! Enjoy tons of delicious ramen, boba, sake, and so much more and vote for your favorites!

A Stock Show Special

When: Jan 11, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Where: Denver Milk Market – 1800 Wazee St, Denver Cost: Steak Frites | $30 The Lowdown: 

Giddy up, Denver! The National Western Stock Show rides back into town
Dust off your boots and let’s rodeo.


LIFESTYLE EVENTS

A Life Among Elephants: Film & Lecture

When: Jan 15, 7 p.m. Where:  Denver Museum of Nature & Science – 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver Cost: $18+ The Lowdown: 

Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Scottish biologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton with a special screening of A Life Among Elephants at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert

When: Jan 16, 7 p.m. Where: Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex – 1400 Curtis St. Denver Cost: $25+ The Lowdown: 

Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert.

Beyond the Canvas Tour: Collection Highlights

When: Jan 17, 2 p.m. Where: Clyfford Still Museum – 1250 Bannock St. Denver Cost: $10+ The Lowdown: 

Embark on an exploration of the Clyfford Still Museum with our guided tours! Each month, go beyond the canvas and learn more about the life and artistry of Clyfford Still and the Museum’s extraordinary collection. 

Ben Roy

When: Jan 18 , 7 p.m. Where: Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square – 1226 15th St. Denver Cost: $15+ The Lowdown: 

Ben Roy’s first streaming comedy special Hyena!, was recorded at Comedy Works and is now on 800 Pound Gorilla Media. Join us for Ben’s new ALBUM RECORDING 

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