Denver has some funky events lined up this week. Kick it off with some laughter at and Open Mike Comedy Show and end it with a game at Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Whatever you have planned, make sure to take a peek at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Reminder, masks and social distancing are mandatory at any of these in-person events.
Monday, January 11
Open Mike Comedy Show
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When: January 11, 8 – 9 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free – $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Get your giggle on during an Open Mike Comedy Show. You can hear sets from new comedians, listen to witty commentary from comedian and host Mike Langworthy and more throughout the evening.
Tuesday, January 12
Drop-In Drawing Online
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When: January 12, 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum hosts Drop-In Drawing Online. You can grab your drawing tools to participate in the Zoom session with local artist Anna Kaye and explore the topic of identity.
Disney Villians Quiz
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When: January 12, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $5.99 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Flex your Disney knowledge at a Geeks Who Drink Disney Villians Quiz. You can answer questions about some of the most infamous villains on your electronic devices during the virtual quiz.
Indigenous Futurism with Renata Burchfield
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When: January 12, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Where: History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $45 – $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Hear from Renata Burchfield during Indigenous Futurism. History Colorado hosts a virtual class about Indigenous culture, identity and peoples moving forward in the future will feature.
Anderman Photography Lecture
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When: January 12, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum presents an Anderman Photography Lecture. During the lecture, you can learn from photographer Pablo López Luz about his career, his works and more.
Wednesday, January 13
Family Pizza Night Online
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When: January 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Rev up your ovens for a Family Pizza Night Online. You can take part in the live stream cooking class from Cook Street School of Culinary Arts with the guidance of a chef.
Brass Era Cars Tour
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When: January 13, 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Take a trip to the historical Forney Museum of Transportation without leaving your home during a Brass Era Cars Tour. You can learn more about different automobiles throughout the live stream.
Dim Sum Folding Date Night
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When: January 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $80 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Sushi House partners with Colorado Sake Co. for a Dim Sum Folding Date Night. You can get your culinary skills cracking by making four different types of dim sum at home with a live stream class guided by chef Taylor while sampling on sake throughout the evening.
Spookadelia 3: Back to The Source
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When: January 13 – 31
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: $15 – $30 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Spectra Art Space continues its Spookadelia series this year with Spookadelia 3: Back to the Source. The immersive installment delves into the human psyche, the experience of art consumption and more with a riveting narrative-driven adventure.
Thursday, January 14
Word of Art: Bridging Artistic and Literary Expression
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When: January 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Advenir at French Quarter, 3227 S. Parker Rd., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Dip your toes in the magic of art journaling during Word of Art: Bridging Artistic and Literary Expression with Create by Cari. You can play with paint, fabric, stickers and more to express your inner thoughts and feelings as you create beautiful art.
Friday, January 15
Bingo Happy Hour
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When: January 15, 5 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: BookBar hosts a Bingo Happy Hour. You can take part in virtual bingo, share some of your favorite reads, snag prizes and more during the virtual evening. Email [email protected] to RSVP.
Octopus Initiative Lottery
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When: January 15, 11 a.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Have a chance at snagging some amazing contemporary art for free during the Octopus Initiative Lottery. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver hosts the free lottery so you can add to your collection without breaking the bank.
Upon Closer Reflection
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When: January 15, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Walker Fine Art Gallery Contemporary Art Denver, 300 W. 11th Ave. A, Denver
Cost: Free RSVP here
The Lowdown: Walker Fine Art Gallery Contemporary Art presents Upon Closer Reflection – an exhibition about light and energy through florals and still lives. You can explore works from six different artists including Eileen Roscina, Brian Comber and Chloe Hedden.
NT MRKT
Photo by Adrienne Thomas.
When: January 15 – 16
Where: Fort Greene Bar, 321 E. 45th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Shop local at the NT MRKT. The market will offer an array of street food, apothecary goods, vintage clothes and more throughout the evening for all of your shopping ventures.
Saturday, January 16
Dreamland by Wawe Studios
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When: January 16 – February 14
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $7 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Spectra Art Space hosts Dreamland by Wawe Studios. The exhibition features works such as stickers, prints, jewelry, pins and more created by Wawe. The showcase explores Wawe’s evolution over time and the resurgences of different themes.
Bloodies and Bluegrass
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When: January 16, 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Mile High Spirits – Tasting Room, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Kick back and jam out during Bloodies and Bluegrass. Mile High Spirits host an afternoon of $20 bottomless bloody marys, food and live music from That Damn Sasquatch – The Spencer Erik Crawford Band on the patio.
Pop-Up Market
Image courtesy of the Sie FilmCenter on Facebook.
When: January 16, 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Sie FilmCenter hosts a Pop-Up Market. You can shop from Vinegar Syndrome (a film distribution organization) to keep unique cinema alive while raising funds for Sie FilmCenter.
Sake 101 Brewery Tour
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When: January 16, 5 – 5:45 p.m.
Where: Colorado Sake Co., 3559 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $10 – $35 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Take a dive into the inner workings of Colorado Sake Co. during a Sake 101 Brewery Tour and sake tasting. You can see the process of how sake is created and later sample sips from the brewery.
Sunday, January 17
January Bluegrass Brunch
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When: January 17, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Station 26 Brewing Co., 7045 E 38th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Station 26 Brewing Co. presents a January Bluegrass Brunch. The brunch features live bluegrass from Dave Pailet of Turkeyfoot and Jonny Miller of The Lonesome Days, bites from Farm to Truck and more. You can sip on cool brews from Station 26 while you sway to the smooth beats.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch
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When: January 17, 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Dairy Block teams up with Denver Milk Market for a Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. You can dine on bites while playing bingo with the help of drag performers Shirley and Jessica L’Whor. You can also have a chance at winning prizes throughout the afternoon.
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Mark Your Calendar
Mindful Looking Online
When: January 19, 1 – 1:45 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free admission
Digital Earth Ice
When: January 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: $8 tickets available here
Factotum Gives Beer Release – Period Kits
When: January 20, 4 – 9 p.m.
Where: Factotum Brewhouse, 3845 Lipan St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
Laws Whiskey Dinner
When: January 21, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Blackbird Denver, 305 S. Downing St., Denver
Cost: $60 tickets available here
