Denver Weekend Guide: Things To Do (4/9–4/12)

Explore Denver this weekend with a curated guide to the best events, including food, music, art, and cultural activities throughout the city. Here is a listing of what to do in Denver this weekend:

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UP-COMING FASHION EVENTS

SUSTAINABLE Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Fri, May 1, 7:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

This show honors designers committed to ethical production, eco-conscious materials and slow fashion principles. From upcycled textiles to responsible sourcing and transparent manufacturing, this runway proves that sustainability and high design can coexist beautifully.

SOCIETY Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Saturday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

Denver Fashion Week’s most elevated and couture-driven evening. This showcase highlights avant-garde collections, luxury craftsmanship and bold artistic expression. It’s a celebration of high fashion — where visionary design and dramatic silhouettes command the runway.

Family Day: YOUTH + MOMMY & ME Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Sunday, May 3, 3:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

A heartwarming and high-energy experience celebrates the next generation of fashion. Featuring youth designers, young models and coordinated parent-child looks, this daytime runway brings together families, creativity and community in a joyful celebration of style at every.

STREETWEAR & SNEAKERS Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

Streetwear & Sneakers taps into culture, edge and urban influence. This show highlights bold graphics, statement footwear, layered styling and trend-driven collections rooted in music, art and street culture. Expect high-impact energy and looks that define what’s next in everyday fashion.

MAXIMALISM Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

Maximalism Night embraces fearless self-expression. Designers will showcase vibrant color stories, dramatic textures, exaggerated silhouettes and unapologetic styling. It’s a runway dedicated to more — more volume, more detail, more personality.

OUTERWEAR + ATHLEISURE Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Thursday, May 7, 6:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

New for Spring 2026, Outerwear & Athleisure celebrates Colorado’s unique intersection of performance and polish. This show highlights technical innovation, structured outerwear, luxury sportswear and contemporary layering designed for movement and style.

SWIM & RESORT WEAR Spring ’26 Presented by Furniture Row

When: Saturday, May 9 7:00 p.m. Where: Furniture Row Showroom – 5445 Bannock St, Denver Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

Back by demand, Swimsuit & Resort Wear delivers high-energy glamour and vacation-ready style. Designers will present bold swim silhouettes, sculptural one-pieces, vibrant prints and flowing resort looks that set the tone for Summer 2026. It’s an evening of color, confidence and destination-inspired drama.

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

Skating Polly with Girl In a Coma

When: April 9, 8:00 p.m. Where: The HQ -60 South Broadway Cost: $24+ The Lowdown: 

Anchors Aweigh Presents Girl In A Coma with Skating Polly and Soy Celesté

Eli Young Band

When: April 10 6:00 p.m. Where: Grizzly Rose -5450 North Valley Highway Cost: $71+ The Lowdown: 

Most recently, The Eli Young Band saw continued triumphs with their latest album “10,000” towns, debut at the top of the US country album charts.

Liquid Stranger with Ahee, TVBOO, AVELLO

When: April 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre – 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison Cost: $89+ The Lowdown: 

Since his debut in 2003 he has been hailed as “the epitome of traditional dubstep”, and is regarded as one of the most influential producers of his generation.

Emmaline with DZIRAE GOLD

When: April 12, 8:00 p.m. Where: Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom and Cervantes Other Side -2637 Welton Street Cost: $39+ The Lowdown: 

Denver Jazz Fest Presents Emmaline with Dzirae Gold


FOOD EVENTS

Late Night Happy Hour

When: April 9, 9:00 p.m. Where: Thirsty Lion – 1605 Wynkoop St. Denver Cost: $7.95 The Lowdown: 

delicious food and drink specials starting at just $7.95. Savor our popular Ahi Poke Stack, Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders, refreshing Moscow Mule, and more!

Date Night Fridays

When: March 10, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Done Deal – 370 17th St. Denver Cost: $5+ The Lowdown: 

In Chef Troy Guard’s opinion, Friday night is for date night. The cocktail bar has dedicated a few specials curated with couples in mind. These deals are available all night, every Friday.

Sushi 101

When: April 11, 6:30. – 9:30 p.m. Where: Stir Cooking School – 1801 Wynkoop, Unit 175A Cost: $127 The Lowdown: 

Discover hands-on instruction for home cooks with intimate, interactive cooking classes in our beautiful Denver kitchens. Our full bar is open during our classes pouring Denver beer, house-made cocktails, and carefully selected wines.

Bottomless Is Back

When: April 12, 11:00 a.m. Where: Kachina Cantina -1890 Wazee St. Cost: $28 The Lowdown: 

Round up your best brunch crew and take a seat to explore all the flavors of the Southwest; brunch style. From Chilaquiles to Braised Beef Flautas, classic Mexican Breakfast and of course, MIMOSAS


LIFESTYLE EVENTS

Improv Cabaret’s Grand Revue

When: April 9, 7:00 p.m. Where: Clock Tower Cabaret – 1601 Arapahoe St Cost: $30 The Lowdown: 

Improv Cabaret delivers a fully improvised, Broadway-style musical bursting with live singing, dancing, rapping, unforgettable characters, and surprisingly moving stories.

A Singing Bowl Workshop for Self-Care and Wellness

When: April 10 5:30 p.m. Where:  Denver Botanic Gardens -1007 York St. Cost: $50 The Lowdown: 

Singing bowls bring harmony and balance to life, and make meditation easy, fast and fun! 

Phil Hanley

When: April 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square -1226 15th St. Cost: $27+ The Lowdown: 

Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show.

Denver Jazz Presents: The Fred Hersch Trio

When: April 12,7:00 p.m. Where: Mizel Arts and Culture Center – 350 S. Dahlia St. Cost: $39+ The Lowdown: 

Fred Hersch is widely revered as one of jazz’s most significant voices — a seventeen-time Grammy nominee, hailed as “a living legend,” and one of the most arrestingly innovative pianists of his generation.


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