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  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Denver Weekend Guide: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Alpacas, and Family Fun Await

    Hey listeners, welcome to your go-to guide for what's popping in Denver this weekend of February 28 through March 1. Whether you're chasing thrills, laughs, or family fun, we've got the scoop on the best ways to make memories right here in the Mile High City. Kick off today, Saturday, with the vibrant Parker Lunar New Year Celebration at the PACE Center in Parker from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free with advance registration and packed with traditional performances, martial arts demos, and hands-on activities honoring the Year of the Horse, as highlighted by Denver7. Nearby, head to the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont for the 2026 Alpaca Extravaganza starting at 9 a.m., a fluffy freebie perfect for animal lovers. Sports fans, don't miss the Colorado Avalanche taking on the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena at 4 p.m.—grab tickets via Ticketmaster for that electric NHL energy. Music lovers, catch Maddy O'Neal and Tokimonsta at Mission Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. for $49.99, or Telykast at Bluebird Theater around 8:30 p.m. For laughs, the Comfort & Comedy Festival rages on in Golden at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center and Gnarly’s with shows from 11 a.m. through 10 p.m.—tickets start at $35, according to Denverite and Denver7. Families, dive into Brick Planet, the magical LEGO exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature & Science all day for $20.95 to $25.95, or roar with Dinos Alive at Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver. Swing by Arvada Winterfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Olde Town Arvada Square for free multicultural vibes with arts, eats, and entertainment. Singles, try Thursday's One Shot Back 25+ mixer at an indoor golf spot in Denver from 1 to 3 p.m.—perfect for mingling over swings and sparks. Art walkers, join the Fourth Saturday Artisan Craft & Art Walk at Junction Food & Drink on South Colorado Blvd from 5 to 9 p.m., totally free. Tomorrow, Sunday, catch the 8th Annual Petite Parade at Dairy Block from noon to 2 p.m.—free floats and fun, register ahead. The Nuggets face the Timberwolves at Ball Arena at 1:30 p.m. on ABC. Alpacas return to Longmont till 4 p.m., and Elitch Gardens hosts a hiring fair from noon to 5 p.m. if you're job hunting seasonally. Throughout, hit ongoing hits like Clock Tower tours downtown, Domestic Bliss at the Center for Colorado Women's History, or laser shows at the Nature & Science Museum featuring Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift. Listeners, thanks for tuning in—subscribe for more Denver adventures. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Denver Weekend Guide: Opera, Music, Comedy and More Pack the Mile High City

    Hey Denver listeners, grab your calendars because this weekend in the Mile High City is packed with electrifying vibes from opera glamour to icy plunges and killer live tunes. Today, Friday, kick things off with the swanky Opera Colorado Grand Gala at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on Curtis Street, starting at 5 p.m. Picture cocktails flowing, a gourmet dinner, live auction thrills, and stunning performances—all for $400 a ticket via operacolorado.org. If you're craving high-energy beats, catch Psyclon Nine rocking The Roxy Theatre on Welton Street at 6:30 p.m. for $24.87, or the smooth sounds of Ken Walker Sextet at Dazzle at Baur’s on 14th Street, same time, prices online at dazzledenver.com. Jazz fans, don't miss Glitterer at Marquis Theater on Larimer Street at 7 p.m. from $28, or comedian Michelle Buteau cracking up the Paramount Theatre on Glenarm Place at 7:30 p.m., tickets $57 and up on ticketmaster.com. Dance lovers, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance presents We Have a Dream at Parsons Theatre in Northglenn at 7:30 p.m., $26 to $35 via northglennarts.org. Symphony seekers head to Lone Tree Arts Center for Winds of Destiny with the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m., $22 to $32, kids 12 and under just $10 at lonetreesymphony.org. EDM heads up: Drama with Amtrac and Blank Sense storms Mission Ballroom on Wynkoop Street at 8 p.m., $53.60 to $125.90 on axs.com. Phooey with Enso and Saved by Aliens hits Lost Lake Lounge on Colfax at 8 p.m., $24.80 to $29.80 via lost-lake.com. Punk and metal crowds, Angelic Desolation with Let Them Burn and more rages at HQ on Broadway at 8 p.m. for $14.25 at hqdenver.com, while Corduroy grooves The Oriental Theater on 44th Avenue at 8 p.m., $26.88 up at theorientaltheater.com. Ogden Theatre hosts Gogol Bordello with Puzzled Panther and Boris and the Joy at 8 p.m., tickets on axs.com. And sports fans, cheer the Colorado Mammoth lacrosse team battling San Diego Seals at Ball Arena tonight, snag seats on ticketmaster.com. Classic musical theater? The Music Man runs Friday through Sunday at Buell Theatre on Curtis Street, details at denvercenter.org. Saturday and Sunday stay buzzing with The Music Man encore. Sunday morning, dive into fun at the Denver Pool Plunge and 5K at Wash Park from 8 a.m. to noon—plunge for $80 adults or $50 students, run the 5K from $40, all supporting Special Olympics Colorado athletes, more at koaa.com. Your friendly Denver guide says bundle up, snag those tickets fast, and make epic memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly scoops. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Denver Events Heat Up This Week With Hockey, Live Music and Comedy

    Hey Denver listeners, grab your boots and get ready for an electrifying week packed with music, laughs, and high-energy action right here in the Mile High City. Today, Thursday, kick things off with the Colorado Avalanche facing off against the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena—nothing beats that puck-dropping thrill as our boys in burgundy chase another win, according to Ticketmaster listings. Music lovers, head to HQ at 60 South Broadway for Belphegor with Incantation, Hate, and Narcotic Wasteland starting at 6:45 p.m., tickets $36.56 via hqdenver.com, as reported by The Denver Gazette. Or catch Jokes and Jams with Solar Flare Sunset at Skylark Lounge, 140 South Broadway, 7 p.m., $18.08 at skylarklounge.com. For a jazzy twist, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents The Beatles Songbook featuring Annie Booth and Marion Powers at Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, 7 p.m., $36 to $38 through coloradojazz.org. Broadway stars shine at An Evening with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, 7:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, from $67.20 at coloradosymphony.org. Rock out with Private School at The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, 1624 Market Street, 8 p.m., $19.50 via theblackbuzzard.com, or Meeks with Evol, Soma, and Pink Lemonade at Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer Street, 8 p.m., $24.60 to $29.60 at larimerlounge.com. Electronic vibes call at Indobeats & Kuhlin with Twizzled and more at Cervantes’ Other Side, 2635 Welton Street, 8:30 p.m., $15 to $20 on cervantesmasterpiece.com. Comedy heats up Thursday through Saturday with Rick Glassman at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th Street—7:30 p.m. tonight, then 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $20 to $35 at comedyworks.com. Christopher Titus hits Comedy Works South at the Landmark in Greenwood Village, 5345 Landmark Place, same schedule, $25 to $37. Dance into Wonderbound’s Decadent Desires at 3824 Dahlia Street through March 8, prices online at wonderbound.com. Friday and Saturday amp up with more laughs and music, plus family fun like Pete the Cat: The Musical at Denver’s Children’s Theatre in Mizel Arts Center, Elaine Wolf Theatre, 350 South Dahlia Street, through March 22, $15 or $50 family pack at tickets.jccdenver.org/dct. Sports fans, check Colorado Christian Cougars Women’s Basketball vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls at 6 p.m. today, per Denver CO Events. And don’t miss boxing action in nearby Aurora on Saturday. Weekend warriors, 303 Magazine highlights food, music, art, and cultural pops across the city—perfect for late-night bites or gluten-free pizza hunts. Whether you’re headbanging, chuckling, or cheering, Denver’s vibe is unstoppable. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Denver's Week Ahead: From AEW Wrestling to Nuggets Hoops, Your Guide to Mile High Entertainment

    Hey Denver listeners, grab your calendars because this week in the Mile High City is packed with high-energy vibes from music raves to hoops showdowns that'll have you buzzing! Today, Wednesday, kick things off with AEW Dynamite live at the Mission Ballroom, where Babes of Wrath defend their Women's World Tag Team Championship against MegaBad in a can't-miss bout, according to Fightful reports. Then, catch Canadian pop sensation Lights on her Come Get Your Girl Tour at Summit Music Hall at 7 p.m., tickets starting at $38 via their site. Over at Bluebird Theater, emo rockers Emery team up with As Cities Burn and the Classic Crime at 7 p.m. for $35 a pop, as listed by the Denver Gazette. Jazz lovers, Glen Whitehead lights up Dazzle at Baur’s at 6:30 p.m., or slide into Nocturne for the Adam Gang Quartet's double sets. Feeling artsy? Whimsy Paint and Sip in Westminster hosts "London Calling" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for $35, while Sipping N’ Painting Highland does "Windmill Sunset" at 7 p.m. for under $33. Thursday rolls in hot with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country jamming at Boulder Theater at 8 p.m., just a quick hop from Denver, tickets around $42 per AXS. Friday at Summit, Donny Benét brings his funky grooves, and Saturday's Club 90s Heated Rivalrave cranks the dance party—18-plus energy all night. But the real thriller? Tonight at 8 p.m., the Denver Nuggets host the Boston Celtics at Ball Arena in a Western Conference clash, with tickets from $142 on SeatGeek and injury updates fresh from Fox Sports 97-9. Ogden Theatre delivers The Devil Makes Three with Lightnin’ Luke at 8:30 p.m. for $49, and Ophelia’s has Adam Deitch's producer set at 9 p.m. starting at $24. Theater fans, "The Odd Couple (Female Version)" runs at Miners Alley in Golden at 7:30 p.m., $30 to $60. Weekend peaks with more Summit action—Emo Nite Friday, dodie Saturday—and don't sleep on Alias Brass at MSU Denver's King Center tonight at 7:30 p.m. for $15 to $25. Whether you're painting, headbanging, or courtside cheering, Denver's delivering non-stop fun. Snag tickets quick before they vanish! Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides to keep your adventures rolling. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. 22 FEB

    Denver's Week Ahead: Lunar New Year Celebration, Lady Gaga Concert, and More

    Welcome to your Denver events guide for this week! Whether you're looking for cultural celebrations, live music, or unique experiences, our Mile High city has something spectacular happening right now. Right now through this afternoon, Denver's Far East Center is hosting the 35th annual Lunar New Year celebration welcoming the Year of the Horse. The event runs from 11 AM to 4 PM at 333 South Federal Boulevard, and admission is completely free. According to Eventbrite, you'll experience mesmerizing lion and dragon dances, traditional cultural performances, and an incredible food scene with restaurants and pop-up vendors. This afternoon's performance schedule includes dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, K-pop performances, and fan dances. There's even a kids cultural fashion show where families are encouraged to wear traditional attire. This is Colorado's largest and longest-running Lunar New Year celebration, so it's packed with thousands of families and cultural enthusiasts. If you're a music lover, Lady Gaga is performing live tonight at Ball Arena starting at 8 PM, according to UNATION. For those seeking a different vibe, Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band take the stage at the Marquis Theater this evening at 8 PM. Looking ahead to the rest of your week, there's fantastic news for Star Trek fans. On Sunday, February 22nd at 4 PM, Fiction Beer Company is hosting a Star Trek meetup with the Denver Ten Forward group. It's free, casual, and perfect for catching up with fellow Trekkies over a cold brew. According to their events page, this is an open and welcoming gathering for fans of all things Star Trek. If you're celebrating margarita season, Blue Agave Grill at 1201 16th Street is participating in Nation Margarita Day today with special offerings. And for those interested in electronic music, The Black Box in Denver has multiple DJ events happening throughout the week, showcasing local talent and residency battles. Denver truly offers something for everyone this week, whether you're craving cultural immersion, live performances, or casual hangouts with like-minded folks. Get out there and enjoy what our vibrant community has to offer! Thank you for tuning in to your Denver events guide. Be sure to subscribe for more local recommendations and happenings throughout Colorado. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. 21 FEB

    Denver's Weekend Lineup: Galas, Concerts, Wrestling and Winter Park Adventures Await

    Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's popping in Denver today and through the weekend. It's a packed Saturday on February 21st, so grab your boots and dive into the Mile High magic. Kick off today with the 14th Annual Kaleidoscope Gala at The Ritz-Carlton on Curtis Street at 5 p.m., supporting Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation—tickets start at $350 via bolder.bid. Music lovers, catch Clay Pot Pigeons with Rubber Puppets at Larimer Lounge on Larimer Street from 5 p.m. for $24.80 to $29.80, or head to the Chinese New Year Party at Denver Marriott Tech Center on South Syracuse Street from 5 to 10:30 p.m., complete with dinner, night market, and live tunes—details at nathanyipfoundation.org. Jazz fans, Nelson Rangell blows sax at Dazzle at Baur’s on 14th Street at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Magician Michael Carbonaro brings mind-bending tricks to Paramount Theatre on Glenarm Place at 7 p.m. for $53 and up through ticketmaster.com. Rock out with Geoff Tate at Ogden Theatre on Colfax at 8 p.m., $47.63 to $54.06 via axs.com, or dance to Sidepiece at Mission Ballroom on Wynkoop at 8 p.m., $54.63 to $78.84. Don't miss Danny Avila spinning EDM at The Church Nightclub on Lincoln Street from 10 p.m.—21 and over only. Head to Ball Arena for Day 2 of the CHSAA State Wrestling Championships, live action all day as per chsaanow.com coverage. Families, explore Dinos Alive immersive exhibit at Exhibition Hub Art Center on Elati Street from 9:30 a.m., prices vary. Laser shows at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Colorado Boulevard feature Taylor Swift at 5 p.m., Billie Eilish at 7 p.m., and Bad Bunny at 8 p.m.—tickets online. The Colorado Garden & Home Show runs noon to 6 p.m. at Colorado Convention Center on 14th Street, $15 adults. Tomorrow, Sunday, hit Winter Park Resort just outside Denver for Sumo Citrus activations all weekend with free fruit and swag at the Resort Village, Parry's Parade at 2:45 p.m. in Sorenson Park, and Glow Night Tubing at Coca-Cola Tubing Hill. Back in town, laser shows continue, and ongoing exhibits like Brick Planet LEGO journey at the museum from 9 a.m. Monday through the weekend, Après scenes at Winter Park's gondola sunset happy hours weekly, and check History Colorado Center for Moments That Made US exhibits daily. Lunar New Year festivities linger at Far East Center on Federal Boulevard. Whether you're shredding slopes, jamming concerts, or geeking out on dinos, Denver's delivering non-stop vibes. Stay warm and have a blast! Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. 20 FEB

    Weekend Kicks Off with Music, Drag, and Lunar New Year Festivities in Denver

    Hey Denver listeners, kick off your weekend right because today, Friday, February 20th, the Mile High City is buzzing with live music that’ll get your boots stomping. Catch Steel Society rocking with Driven by Turmoil and Voodoo at 7 p.m. at The Federal Theatre on North Federal Boulevard—tickets start at just $21.59 according to the Denver Gazette. If drag and laughs are your vibe, “Six: Drag Queens” with Talia Tucker hits MCA Denver at The Holiday Theater at 7 p.m., priced from $6.55. Country fans, don’t miss Chase McDaniel at The Grizzly Rose at 8 p.m. for $24.15, or Hayes Carll with Ryan Montbleau at the Bluebird Theater on Colfax at 8 p.m. for $43.04. And for a big Latin night, Ramón Ayala takes the Bellco Theatre stage at 8:30 p.m., tickets $64 and up. Swing into tomorrow, Saturday, with Lunar New Year celebrations lighting up the town. The Far East Center hosts Lunar New Year 2026 starting at noon, packed with cultural performances and festivities, as listed on Eventbrite. Head to Five Points for the all-day Five Points Jazz Roots festival from noon to midnight along Welton Street Corridor, honoring Black History Month with killer jazz sets, per Denver7. Music lovers, snag low-ticket Steve Forbert at Swallow Hill Music's Daniels Hall at 8 p.m., or dive into DUB WUB DENVER's wonky bass at RIVER starting at 7 p.m. Dance the night away at PERREOLAND at Temple Nightclub from 9 p.m., or get your goth on at the BLACK MASS GOTH RAVE at 860 Vallejo Street. Sports fans, cheer on the Nuggets versus Clippers—stream or catch the action live. Sunday brings more fun: Brewer's Banquet at River North Brewery's Blake Street Taproom at 5:30 p.m. for craft beer heaven, and “Our Love for Lynch 2: Twin Peaks Compendium of Horrible Things” at Ratio Beerworks at 2:30 p.m. for film buffs. Laser shows at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science blast Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and more in the Planetarium all weekend—perfect multi-sensory thrills, Denver7 reports. Later this week, speed dating for 24-39 singles hits Left Hand RiNo on Friday the 27th at 8 p.m., and the DAWG Community Health Event is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall Collaborative. Electronic heads, The Black Box has Manuka Takeover tonight spilling into Saturday with Hypho and more. Whether you're jamming to jazz, toasting Lunar New Year, or raving underground, Denver's got endless ways to shake off winter blues. Grab tickets quick and make memories! Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. 19 FEB

    Denver Packed with Live Music, Comedy, and Mountain Fun this Week

    Hey Denver listeners, grab your calendars because this week is packed with live music, laughs, and mountain thrills that’ll make February feel like the best month yet. Today, Thursday, kick things off with a jazz vibe at Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club where the Matthew Fuller Quintet swings from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. and again at 8:30, perfect for a smooth dinner date—reservations at nocturnejazz.com according to The Denver Gazette. Rock out with Bryce Vine and Out in Front at 8 p.m. at the Bluebird Theater on East Colfax, tickets running about $50 via axs.com, or catch the heavy hitters Savage Master, Viper Witch, Carnal Sins, and Chamber Mage at 7 p.m. at Hi-Dive for $18.85, as listed by The Denver Gazette. Comedy fans, Ron Funches is owning the stage at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square tonight at 7 p.m. and through Saturday with extra shows Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m., tickets $28 to $39 at comedyworks.com. Jackie Kashian brings her wit to Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village at 7:30 p.m. tonight, with multiple sets Friday and Saturday—check comedyworks.com for $20 to $33 deals, per The Denver Gazette. Head to Winter Park Resort, just a quick drive from Denver, for Mountaintop Après at Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge starting at 4 p.m. today—ride the gondola free after lifts close, sip drinks, munch small plates, and watch the alpenglow until 7 p.m., but snag an Ikon Pass or lift ticket for earlier access, as Winter Park Resort details. Glow Night Tubing lights up the Coca-Cola Tubing Hill from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight too, reservations recommended since it books fast. Friday and Saturday amp up with more music like Pasquale Grasso at The Savoy Denver, Downhill DOS at Larimer Lounge, and Clover County at Globe Hall—all around 8 p.m. with tickets from $13 to $30 via their sites, from The Denver Gazette listings. Ron Funches and Jackie Kashian keep the comedy rolling all weekend. At Winter Park, hit Parry’s Parade Saturday at 2:45 p.m. in Sorenson Park for a free festive ski parade, or Glow Night Tubing again. Don’t miss the beer festival in Denver Thursday as Thirst Colorado rounds up, plus the swanky Colorado Ballet ONE Gala calling for black tie with gold and silver glam—RSVP soon via Villager Publishing. Sports lovers, CHSAA State Wrestling hits Ball Arena at noon today per Denver CO Events. Whether you’re jamming to Bryce Vine, tubing under the stars, or laughing with Ron Funches, Denver’s delivering non-stop fun through the weekend. Get those tickets now and make epic memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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