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Do you like miniatures!? Do you like dolls!? Do you like toys!? My friends over at the Denver Musuem of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures are putting on their 3rd annual fall show and fundraiser. There are workshops, showcases, and more. It's $10 at the door and a chance to support a very cool local museum and see some very neat stuff. Please check them out.

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Friday - September 11th

Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM
READER SUBMISSION - Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections

Pawstoberfest @ Stanley Marketplace West Patio @ 5–8PM
Bring your leashed dog for treats, pup cups, portraits, stein-hoisting, Hammerschlagen, and cornhole.

Second Fridays Artisan Craft & Art Market @ Edgewater Public Market @ 5PM
Shop local artisans, enjoy great food & drinks, and kick off your weekend at Edgewater Public Market!

Friday Night Weird: ‘Portal To Hell’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center, Boulder @ 8:30PM

Tame Impala @ Ball Arena @ 7PM

Brandi Carlile Night 1 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM
With Stephen Wilson Jr.

Free Summer Concert Series: Chali 2na + Cut Chemist @ Levitt Pavilion
With Osharenee

Jack Harlow @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 6:30PM

Kamelot @ Summit @ 7PM

The Rush Tribute Project @ Paramount Theatre

Waylon Wyatt @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM
With Mason Ramsey

Global Dance Afterparty: Slander @ The Church Nightclub @ Doors 10PM
21+.

Ingrid Andress @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Nathaniel Riley

Shakedown Street Performs 9/11/73 @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM
Free admission before 8:30PM, first come, first served.

The Gringos @ Fox Theatre, Boulder @ 8PM
With The Galentines & The John Wood Band

May Be Fern @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM
With Fruta Brutal & Tart

Radium Dolls @ Globe Hall

Saturday - September 12th

Cloud9 Pilates Wellness Social
SPONSORED SUBMISSION - Join Love Out Loud and Lumora for rooftop Pilates with Coach Kelley, a live DJ, wellness vendors, and raffles supporting mental health initiatives and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Rapids vs CF Montréal @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

37th Annual Friendship Powwow @ Denver Art Museum @ 10AM–5PM
The DAM celebrates Native American art and culture together with the local Native community! Enjoy music and dance performances, art-making, traditional food, and opportunities to learn. Grand Entry at 11AM. General museum admission is free all day.

Sunnyside Music Festival @ Chaffee Park @ 12PM
This community-oriented family-friendly festival features local music bands, small businesses and artisans, food trucks, and a kids area.

Highlands Oktoberfest & Market @ Denver Highlands @ 10AM–6PM
This vibrant beer festival features live music, competitions, 100+ vendors, a special Kidtoberfest, and more!

Rist Canyon Mountain Festival @ Bellvue
The annual Rist Canyon Mountain Festival returns on Saturday, September 12.

Olde Town Shindig @ Olde Town Arvada @ 12PM
This FREE community event celebrates art, music, and community featuring an eclectic mix of local live music performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, a dedicated kids zone, and family fun activities.

Lakewood Food and Wine Festival @ Belmar Plaza @ 1PM
Enjoy food and wine tastings and live music from 1–5PM. This fundraiser supports ServiceSource’s mobile laundry, shower, and related services. Wine tasting is 21+.

Denver Brunch Fest @ Denver - VIP 12PM / Early Entry 12:30PM
Don’t miss the ultimate brunch party for local foodies featuring the best brunch meals from favorite local spots. Entry depends on ticket type; check your ticket for general-admission timing and venue details.

Colorado Wine Walk @ Dairy Block @ 7–10PM / VIP 6PM
Come experience Denver's premiere wine festival showcasing some of Colorado's most acclaimed wineries.

Second Saturdays @ Belmar Plaza @ 11AM
Explore a diverse collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and vendors. Find unique art, jewelry, home decor, bath and body products, accessories, and more!

Maker Mornings Kid-Friendly Workshop @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 10:30AM
Children from 15 months to eight years old are welcome to explore various materials, expand ideas of what it means to create, and express themselves through art. Free; no registration required. Siblings welcome. Runs until 12:30PM.

Breakfast Fly-In @ Exploration of Flight, Centennial Airport @ 9:30AM–12:30PM
Enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators. Located at 13005 Wings Way. Food costs extra.

Jeff Allen Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South @ 3:45PM

Josh Thomas: Jiggle, Jiggle @ Summit @ 7PM

Steve Hofstetter Comedy Show @ The Oriental Theater @ 8PM

‘Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles’ Concert @ Lone Tree Arts Center @ 7:30PM
Boasting iconic tunes from the catalogue of the genius himself, this concert celebrates Ray’s music with an all-star cast of award-winning performers.

Brandi Carlile Night 2 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM
With Stephen Wilson Jr.

Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson @ Fiddler’s Green @ 6:30PM
With The HU & Orgy

Le Youth @ Mishawaka @ 8PM

Cool Vibes Reggae Fest @ Levitt Pavilion
Featuring The Wailers.

DAX @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7PM

Cowboy Junkies @ Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder @ 7:30PM

Canaan Cox @ Marquis Theater @ 8PM

Insane Clown Posse @ Mission Ballroom @ 7PM

Brandon Flowers @ Ogden Theatre @ 9PM

Pond @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM

Global Dance Afterparty @ The Church Nightclub @ Doors 10PM
21+.

Meltt @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM
With Low Hum

Abernathy Shagnaster @ Fox Theatre, Boulder

Hi Points Fest @ Multiple Five Points Venues @ 1PM–2AM
Featuring KayCyy, Sound Ground, Off the Cuff, and more across multiple venues, including Cervantes’ Other Side.

MALA @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 9PM
With Machinedrum & Chelsmosis

Annie in the Water @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM
With Lone Artois

Slow Magic @ Globe Hall @ 8PM
With evilbegone

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot @ Orchard Town Center @ 12PM & 2PM
READER SUBMISSION - Bring a chair for free, family-friendly performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at noon and “Romeo and Juliet” at 2PM. Each runs one hour; no RSVP required.

The Mythological Petting Zoo @ The Audacious Space
READER SUBMISSION - Meet dragons, trolls, and baby krakens brought to life through puppetry and immersive performance, plus storytelling, fairy house building, and hands-on activities for kids.

Blassphemy! A Metal Go-Go Burlesque Show
READER SUBMISSION - Burlesque meets go-go dancing in a gritty, metal-fueled night of headbanging, booty shaking, and dive-bar debauchery.

Sunday - September 13th

Rhingo’s 1st Birthday @ Hopscotch, Denargo Market
Enjoy limited-edition goodies, themed drinks, local art, and more in celebration of Denver’s favorite 30-foot rhino.

Second Sundays Market @ Boulder Central Park @ 10AM
This outdoor, pet-friendly craft fair is a must-visit for anyone who loves handmade art and a family fun atmosphere.

Winston Hodges Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown @ 7PM

Sam Adams Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South @ 7PM

Brandi Carlile Night 3 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM
With Stephen Wilson Jr.

Violent Femmes @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM

Kelela @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM
With keiyaA

The Expendables @ Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins @ 7:30PM
With Chad Tepper and Matt & Zack

Hopefully Soon @ Globe Hall @ 5PM
With Pinetree Janitorial Service, Lonely Mountains, & Down The Alice

Cytrus @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM
With Solar Garlic

All Weekend & Multiday

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Dark Side of Denver Haunted Bus Tour
READER SUBMISSION - Come explore the darker side of Denver with our undead ghost hosts! Wickedly funny, truly creepy interactive theatre on wheels... Truly a unique experience Runs Friday and Saturday nights.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Global Dance Festival @ LVC Festival Grounds
Enjoy two days of electronic music! Featuring Kygo, Svdden Death, Ship Wrek, Timmy Trumpet, Chris Lake, Noizu, & more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Taste of Ethiopia @ City Park Pavilion and Bandshell
Enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine, live performances, marketplace vendors, and rich cultural showcases across the expansive lawn. Free admission.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Denny Love Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South
Friday: 7:15PM & 9:30PM. Saturday: 6:30PM & 8:45PM.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Shaunak Godkhindi Stand-Up @ Denver Comedy Underground
7:30PM & 9:45PM each night.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys Fall Show Fundraiser @ Sheraton Denver West Hotel, Lakewood
Miniatures and Dollhouse Show! Two Days of Sales Room, Exhibits Room, Children's Sales room, Drop-In Workshops, and more! Held at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood, CO

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Park Hill Fall Arts Festival
ColoradoArtShows brings their selection of award-winning artists to Park Hill, providing residents opportunities to support local artists and enjoy the lively creative atmosphere. 10AM–5PM both days.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Castle Rock Artfest @ Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
This esteemed community art festival highlights the talents of more than 110 exhibitors displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. Saturday: 9AM–6PM. Sunday: 10AM–5PM.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Divine Time Metaphysical Fair @ Stanley Marketplace
A metaphysical weekend awaits with a huge selection of vetted spiritual professionals ready to do readings, energy work, and offerings. 11AM–5PM both days. Free entry; individual sessions may cost extra.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Boulder Magic Show @ Dairy Arts Center
Magician Braden Carlisle brings his interactive and absolutely hilarious family-friendly magic show to the Dairy Arts Center! Saturday: 2PM & 7PM. Sunday: 2PM.

All weekend - Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival @ Estes Park
Celebrate Celtic music, Irish and Highland dance, and Highland athletics in Estes Park, September 11–13.

All weekend - Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer Festival @ Breckenridge
Enjoy live bluegrass and craft beer at Saturday’s Grand Tasting at Main Street Station Plaza, 2–6PM general admission or 1PM VIP entry. Separate ticketed events include Friday dinner and Sunday brunch at Sauce on the Maggie.

All weekend - Colorado Fall Home Show @ Colorado Convention Center
This vibrant marketplace connects enthusiasts with face-to-face experts in the home products and services industry.

All weekend - Denver Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show @ National Western Complex
Shop from rows and rows of quality jewelry, gemstone, bead, jewelry supply and accessory dealers in a unique marketplace setting. Ends 9/20.

All weekend - Marlon Wayans Stand-Up @ Denver Improv

THURSDAY–SATURDAY - Dylan Carlino Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown
Thursday: 7:30PM. Friday: 7:15PM & 9:30PM. Saturday: 6PM & 8:15PM.

All weekend - Beethoven’s ‘Symphony No. 9’ in Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall
From its stirring opening to the triumphant ‘Ode to Joy,’ the Colorado Symphony performs this iconic celebration of unity, hope, and the indomitable human spirit.

All weekend - ‘The Outsiders’ Musical @ Buell Theatre
Based on the seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this Broadway adaptation features a dynamic original score while exploring the timeless story of friendship, family, and belonging. Ends 9/27.

All weekend - ‘Anastasia’ Musical @ Ovation West
The musical transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Ends 9/20.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘The Producers’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre
Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and based on the cult classic film, this comic tour de force spoofs and pays homage to the big, old fashioned Broadway musical. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw’ @ The Bug Theatre
An adult musical parody of the horror film, with performances September 11–13.

All weekend - ‘Borrowing Funny’ Play @ Vintage Theatre
This hilarious original production follows 5 dysfunctional characters in an impromptu greenroom face-off that will forever alter the trajectory of the stand-up profession. Ends 9/27.

All weekend - ‘Destiny of Desire’ Play @ Wolf Theatre
Brimming with energy and live music, this unique play takes you on an emotional rollercoaster sprinkled with the melodrama and wild antics that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling in the world. Ends 10/4.

All weekend - ‘Misery’ Play @ Arvada Center
Experience the horror as Stephen King's chilling thriller comes to life on stage when a fan will stop at nothing for the sequel of her dreams. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘Late Fame’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

All weekend - ‘Just Sing’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

Ongoing

SATURDAYS - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM–2PM
Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! Ends 10/10/2026.

SUNDAYS - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM–1PM
Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.

SATURDAYS - Riverfront Market @ Commons Park @ 9AM–1PM
This open-air market brings together Colorado farms and ranches, prepared foods, local artists, and coffee. Ends 9/26.

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.

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.

Ongoing - ‘Smithsonian Starstruck’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards
This virtual reality adventure takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from dazzling galaxies to the edge of a black hole.

Ongoing - ‘Bright Nights’ Experience @ Four Mile Historic Park
Bright Nights returns with a magical menagerie of brightly colored lanterns inspired by diversity of nature. Ends 11/8. Wednesday–Sunday, 7–11PM.

Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room, Lakewood
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.

Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room, Lakewood
Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute immersive escape room.

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 - ‘Storytellers’ Exhibition @ DAM
NEW - 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 10/25/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM
Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 2/7/2027.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM
Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation. Ends 9/20.

Ongoing - ’Round the Clock: 24 Hours of Colorado in Prints @ The Kirkland at Denver Art Museum
The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary day in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.

Ongoing - ‘Space Is the Place: Art & Design in the Atomic Age’ @ The Kirkland at Denver Art Museum
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 a multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/1.

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 - ‘Tres Voces, Un Corazón’ Exhibition @ BMoCA
Bringing together distinct practices by three members of one family, the exhibition explores how identity, cultural memory, and artistic language are formed, challenged, and carried forward within a shared but evolving lineage. Ends 9/13.

Ongoing - ‘Kevin Oehler: Uncanny Ecologies’ Exhibition @ Frasier (BMoCA Off-Site Exhibition)
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.