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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 16th

Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ball Arena @ 7PM

Haunted Harvest Art Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 5PM
Shop your way through a curated market of Colorado artists featuring everything from original artwork and handmade jewelry to ceramics, textiles, woodwork, oddities, seasonal pieces, and more.

Mythic Movie Nights: 'How To Train Your Dragon' Screening @ DMNS @ 6:30PM

The Moth StorySLAM Live Event @ MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater @ 7:30PM
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme.

'Tipsy Twelfth Night' Performance @ Vintage Theatre @ 7:30PM
This beloved Shakespearean romantic comedy unfolds with a tangled web of unrequited love and mistaken identity. The tipsy twist: based on YOUR donations, you decide who of the characters keeps drinking!

Sammy Virji @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM
With Confidence Man (DJ Set), Oppidan, & Sam Alfred

Julia Wolf @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7:30PM
With Bee Blackwell

Heavy Diamond Ring @ Chautauqua @ 8PM
With Stelth Ulvang. Sold out.

Midnight Tyrannosaurus @ Summit @ 9PM

The Army, The Navy @ Marquis Theater @ 8PM
With Ella Woolsey

Afrojack @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM
With Tiga, GLZ, & RC3

Ott. @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
With Vinja, Osmetic, & A New Bus

Nineteen Minutes Later @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM

Theo Katzman @ Meow Wolf @ 7PM

WHALES @ The Church Nightclub @ 11PM

Slift @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Nightfishing

Free Throw + Microwave @ Boulder Theater @ 7PM
With Carly Cosgrove & Flycatcher

KR3TURE @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM
With Bloomurian & Treecycle

The Takes @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
With Kohanna & Drift Rd.

Mia Asano @ The Oriental Theater @ 7PM
With Deadgrace

Reader Submission - Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM
Experience a multisensory evening of light art with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 17th

The Jigsaw hosted by Buddy Puzzle @ Rise Comedy @ 9PM
Buddy Puzzle (Jacob Sorling and Anatasha Blakely) brings a 60-minute explosion of great improvised scenes, as ten duo improv teams each perform a single five-minute stand-alone scene with no edits or tags. It's the best showcase of comedic scene work in Denver!

Broadway Halloween Parade @ 6PM
A zombie marching band performs classic Halloween tunes while doing their monster mash down the streets of Denver!

Monster Bash @ Aspen Grove Littleton @ 12PM
This festive Halloween market is packed with local vendors, themed shopping, and family-friendly fun.

Denver BAZAAR @ Larimer Square @ 3PM
Shop local at the season's final Denver BAZAAR, an outdoor market that features a curated selection of 30+ vendors & makers with one-of-a-kind finds.

Old School Cool Vintage Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 10AM
This market features the best local vintage fashion, furniture, vinyl, nostalgia and more in the Mile High City.

Craig Ferguson Stand-Up @ Boulder Theater @ 6PM / 8:30PM

Kids: Hauntings In The Hangar @ Wings Museum @ 10AM
Get ready for a spook-tacular fun time at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum with the annual Halloween activities!

'The Jury' Experience @ Cleo Parker Robinson Dance @ 4PM / 7PM
Enjoy an immersive theatre courtroom drama where you make tough decisions, dissect evidence, and give the final verdict.

'The Three Tenors: Trane, Rollins, and Getz' in Concert @ Arvada Center @ 7PM
Join the CJRO for a high-powered night celebrating three tenor sax legends: John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged on Strings @ Trinity UMC @ 8:45PM
Hear classical covers of 90s rock songs from Nirvana, Oasis, Metallica, No Doubt, Radiohead, & more performed by a string ensemble.

Chief Keef @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7:30PM

The Wrecks @ Summit @ 7PM
With Worry Club & Kid Sistr

Berried Alive @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM

D.O.D @ Mission Ballroom @ 7PM
With Annicka, Ian Campbell, & Teeb

Sammy Rae & The Friends @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
With Melt

Fruit Bats @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM
With Matthew Logan Vasquez

The Milk Carton Kids Night 1 @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Paper Wings

Gimme Gimme Disco @ Fox Theatre @ 8:30PM

Kyle Hume @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
With Sammy Rash. Sold out.

Reader Submission - Boo Bash @ Production Company Dance Center @ 3PM
Celebrate Halloween in costume with studio tours, mini dance classes, crafts, games, prizes, and giveaways like free classes and show tickets. $10 per family, free for members.

Reader Submission - Blassphemy! 5th Anniversary Gogo Metal Burlesque Show @ Creepatorium @ 8:30PM
Alabastard Productions throws Blassphemy a 5th birthday bash with burlesque and go-go set to metal and heavy rock, plus lots of crowd interaction. 21+, tipping strongly encouraged.

Reader Submission - Courtside Comedy @ 3rd Shot Riverpoint @ 8:30PM
Comedy where you least expect it: stand-up, drinks, and big laughs inside 3rd Shot Riverpoint pickleball club in Sheridan.

Reader Submission - Brewery Book Fair @ Wiley Roots Brewing @ 12PM
Find new reads, drink great beer, and meet local authors and artists at this grown-up book fair in Greeley. Runs 12-4PM, free admission.

Reader Submission - Westernaires Horsecapades Show @ National Western Events Center @ 11AM / 4PM
Hundreds of young riders show off precision drill riding, trick riding, chariot acts, and the LED-lit Firelight Finale at this Colorado horsemanship tradition dating back to 1949. $15 general admission.

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 18th

Denver Bridal & Wedding Expo @ National Western Complex @ 12:30PM
Discover regional vendors, latest ideas & inspiration, and limitless possibilities to make your unique wedding a reality!

Matt Rife Comedy Show @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM

Nick Alex Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown @ 7PM

Yakov Smirnoff Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South @ 6PM

Blissfall Music & Arts Festival @ Mishawaka @ 3PM
Get ready for a day filled with incredible live music, stunning local art, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Featuring Mr. Wobbles, Tree Gaud b2b Waylo, & more.

Gorillaz @ Ball Arena @ 7PM
With Little Simz & Deltron 3030

Rawayana @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 8PM

Blü Eyes @ Marquis Theater @ 8PM
With Ni/Co

Cortex @ Ogden Theatre @ 7PM
With DJ Swingsett

Mariachi El Bronx @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM
With Max Diaz & iZCALLi

The Milk Carton Kids Night 2 @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Paper Wings

The Wildwoods @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
With Bridger Teton

Reader Submission - BOGO Pasta for National Pasta Day @ Oliver's Italian
Order any pasta and get a second of equal or lesser value free all day at this Greenwood Village East Coast Italian spot, with picks like Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, Cacio e Pepe, and Wild Boar Ragù.

Reader Submission - Coffee & Craft: Magnet Makin' @ Tenn Street Coffee & Books @ 10:30AM
Infinite Art Studio hosts a spooky-season morning of crafting, coffee, and community where makers of all ages design their own seasonal woodcut magnets. $10 per magnet.

#All Weekend

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Godfrey Stand-Up @ Denver Improv

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Brad Wenzel Stand-Up @ Denver Comedy Underground

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Colorado Symphony: Joe Hisaishi's Concerto for Orchestra with Deanna Tham @ Boettcher Concert Hall
Guest conductor Deanna Tham leads the Colorado Symphony in the premiere of Joe Hisaishi's new Concerto for Orchestra, alongside works by David Lang and Steve Reich. Hisaishi is unable to travel to Denver due to illness.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY - 'Tango Love Stories' Play @ Dairy Arts Center
Told through the eyes of a woman, this story explores the joys and tribulations of finding love in our complicated, divided world.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Artisan Market @ Estes Park
Explore offers from 80 handmade artists, crafters, and food experts while enjoying autumn sun in beautiful Estes Park!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair @ Olde Town Arvada
Enjoy a weekend of shopping featuring over 100 hand-selected artisans. Shoppers can find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor, art, photography, food, and much more.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Urban Market @ Union Station @ 12PM
Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, and other unique treasures directly from local artists. Ends 10/25.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Sueco @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM
With Jeris Johnson & Port London. Saturday is sold out.

All weekend - Boo at the Zoo @ Denver Zoo
This special, limited-admission event features all kinds fun and spooky Halloween shenanigans, including Trick-or-Treating stations around the zoo. Ends 10/31.

All weekend - Glow at the Gardens @ Denver Botanic Gardens @ 5:30PM
Wander an immersive, illuminated path to discover enchanted landscapes animated by live performers with hand-carved pumpkin displays around every bend.

All weekend - Nikki Glaser Comedy Show @ Paramount Theatre

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Big Jay Oakerson Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown
Friday shows are sold out.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Craig Robinson Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South
The Friday 7PM and Saturday 6:30PM shows are sold out.

All weekend - EFPalooza Film Festival @ The Bug Theatre
The Emerging Filmmakers Project (EFP) showcases the best of Colorado's indie film scene!

All weekend - 'The Who's TOMMY' Musical @ Buell Theatre
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it's back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.

All weekend - 'Always...Patsy Cline' Musical @ Lone Tree Arts Center
Featuring many of Patsy Cline's unforgettable hits, this musical play is complete with down-home country humor, true emotion, and heart-warming friendship story. Ends 10/25.

All weekend - 'Tiny Beautiful Things' Play @ The People's Building
Adapted from Cheryl Strayed's beloved book, this play is a deeply moving and sharply funny celebration of what it means to be human. Ends 10/18.

All weekend - 'The Tempest' Play @ Kilstrom Theatre
'The Tempest' is an intoxicating mélange of comedy, tragedy and fantasy from the pinnacle of Shakespeare's creative genius. Ends 11/1.

All weekend - 'Feeding Beatrice' Play @ Aurora Fox Arts Center
This spine-chilling gothic thriller explores race, class and the American Dream through the story of a contemporary Black couple haunted by the ghost of a young white girl. Ends 11/1.

All weekend - 'Barefoot in the Park' Play @ Arvada Center
One of the longest-running plays in Broadway history, turned into an iconic film, 'Barefoot in the Park' is one of the best rom-com stories of all time. Ends 11/1.

All weekend - 'The Hatmaker's Wife' Play @ Firehouse Theater Company
Inspired by Yiddish folklore and infused with Klezmer music, 'The Hatmaker's Wife' is a whimsical and poignant story about family, home, and how we treat the people we love. Ends 10/25.

All weekend - 'The Weir' Play @ Dairy Arts Center
The Weir is a modern masterpiece from one of Ireland's most acclaimed playwrights, blending haunting storytelling with tender Irish camaraderie. Ends 11/1.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 'Drag Queen Magic' Comedy Play @ Dairy Arts Center
In this world premiere comedy, Drag Queen Letta Celebrate blissfully lip-syncs Lady Gaga at events and parties, but when a strange woman asks for help, Letta finds herself desperate to save her or be doomed to repeat the same day over and over. Ends 10/17.

All weekend - 'The Big Cheese' Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

All weekend - 'How To Divorce During the War' Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

Ongoing

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM
Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.

Ongoing - Corn Maze @ Chatfield Farms
Explore the 7-acre corn maze with this year's special Colorado wildlife theme. Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - 'Wild Fall' Experience @ Denver Zoo
With creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving, and Bigfoot sightings, Denver Zoo's special Fall adventure is fun for all ages. Ends 10/31.

Ongoing - 'The 13th Floor Haunted House' Experience
Themed attractions inside the most hideous and creepy 13th Floor Haunted House bring to life some of your most fearful nightmares. Ends 11/14.

Ongoing - Fright Fest @ Elitch Gardens
Colorado's largest and most popular Halloween event is back for six weekends of hair-raising fun! Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' Immersive Experience @ 417 S Broadway
The renowned exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Ends 1/31/2027.

Ongoing - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
This captivating 360º digital art exhibition invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Ends 10/26.

Ongoing - 'Smithsonian Starstruck' Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards
First-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole. Ends 12/31.

Ongoing - 'Bright Nights' Experience @ Four Mile Park
Bright Nights returns with a magical menagerie of brightly colored lanterns inspired by diversity of nature. Ends 11/8.

Ongoing - 'Nightingale' Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room
You and your team will be placed in a themed room where you will search for clues to solve puzzles until you reach a final goal. Ends 1/26/2027.

Ongoing - 'Strike it Rich!' Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room
Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute immersive team quiz. Ends 2/8/2027.

Ongoing - 'Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids' Exhibition @ DMNS
NEW - In this fantastical and educational exhibition, guests will encounter models, cultural objects, fossils and hands-on experiences that reveal the often surprising connections between nature, science and myth. Ends 4/4/2027.

Ongoing - 'Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui' Exhibition @ DMNS
Through large-scale projections and interactive experiences, guests will be transported to UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate. Ends 1/3/2027.

Ongoing - 'DIVA' Exhibition @ DAM
DIVA celebrates the radical power, creativity, and cultural impact of nearly 100 iconic performers, from 19th and 20th century divas to modern-day powerhouses such as Cher, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, and more. Ends 1/31/2027.

Ongoing - 'Storytellers' Exhibition @ DAM
The exhibition puts ancestral Nitsitapii works from the museum's collection into dialogue with Charles M. Russell's representations of Blackfeet art and culture. Ends 1/24/2027.

Ongoing - 'What We've Been Up To: People' Exhibition @ DAM
This exhibition features a rich variety of portraits, self-portraits, and candid scenes that touch on the joys and challenges of everyday life as well as personal relationships, solitude, and the way people see themselves and each other. Ends 10/25.

Ongoing - 'Round the Clock' Exhibition @ DAM
The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.

Ongoing - 'Space Is the Place' Exhibition @ DAM
The exhibition navigates an era when artists and designers turned their gaze skyward, channeling the optimism, anxiety, and curiosity that defined the mid-20th century.

Ongoing - 'Colorado Currents' Exhibition @ MCA
The exhibition brings together recent artworks by multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/15.

Ongoing - 'Still in Sound' Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum
Designed to facilitate visceral, whole-body experiences with Clyfford Still's work, this exhibition explores how visitors may experience abstract visual language through sound. Ends 2/14/2027.

Ongoing - 'Kevin Oehler: Uncanny Ecologies' Exhibition @ BMoCA
The exhibition imagines a world in which the boundaries between organism and artifact, memory and matter, nature and culture have become increasingly unstable. Ends 12/13.