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Denver Weekender: Feb 29 - March 3
🎤 Hands up and touch the sky
It’s Thursday, the 29th day of February, Denver
What’s in store for today:
Annual Carnivale Parade
Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing
Gluten-Free Winter Market
Nicki Minaj concert
EVENTS
Banff Film Festival (via Banff Center)
⛰️ 2024 Banff Mountain Film Festival | Paramount Theatre | Thursday, February 29 - Saturday, March 2 | Times vary daily | $25 | 3 nights, unique films each night. Watch the world's most daring expeditions and captivating human stories set against stunning natural backdrops. Learn more.
🏡 Colorado Garden & Home Show | Colorado Convention Center | Now - Sunday, March 3 |Times vary Daily | $15 | Find inspiration from the latest trends in landscaping, gardening, and home improvement. Learn more.
🎭 31st Annual Carnivale Parade | Manitou Springs | Saturday, March 2 | 11am - 3pm | FREE | Local shops and restaurants will also be offering some sweet deals and food specials (Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff). Watch the parade and listen to live music. Learn more.
First Fridays
It’s the first weekend of March, which means lots of different blocks across Denver are filled with food, live music, and art exhibits. Consider booking a reservation at a restaurant in one of these areas, then enjoy a casual walk down the street.
Denver's Art District on Santa Fe | 5:30-9:30pm | Learn more
River North Art District [RiNo] | 6-9pm | Learn more
Tennyson Street | 6-9pm | Learn more
Art Walk in 40 West Arts | 6-9pm | Learn more
The Source Hotel | 6-9pm | Learn more
FOOD & DRINK
🎉 9th Anniversary Party | Ratio Beerworks: RiNo | Saturday, March 2 | 7pm | FREE Entry | Celebrate nine years with a stacked lineup of pop-punk bands. Learn more.
🪴 Pint & Plant | Spot Bar & Grill | Saturday, March 2 | 3-5pm | 21+ | FREE Entry | Grab a beer and participate in the community plant swap. There will be giveaways throughout the event, including a rare, exotic houseplant from the Bronze Petal. Learn more.
🥑 Gluten-Free Winter Market | Parkside Eatery & Bar | Saturday, March 2 | 10am-2pm | FREE Entry | Shop from 10 different vendors ($5 mimosas and Bee’s Knees). They also have a limited supply of 25 market bags available for only $25 that will include products from gluten-free vendors attending the market at a great discount along with a Gluten Free Recipe Card. Learn more.
🦞 Crawfish Bowl | Rockabillies | Saturday, March 2 | 1-5pm | FREE Entry | Get a Taste of Louisiana Crawfish courtesy of The Bayou Boys & enjoy some Live Music from the Reckless & Blue! Crawfish is sold by the box and includes Sausage, Potatoes & Corn. Seating is first come, first serve. Learn more.
🍪 Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing | Denver Beer Co | Sunday, March 3 | 12-3pm | $25 | Happening at all DBC locations, taste five Icon Girl Scout Cookies with five curated craft beer tasters. Learn more.
Guide to Denver Restaurant Week
OUTDOOR
Karl G (via AllTrails)
HIKE: Dinosaur Ridge
⛰️ Matthew Winters Open Space | 25 min from Denver | Moderate | FREE | Route
3.7-mile out-and-back trail near Morrison, Colorado. It is considered a moderately challenging route with 700 feet of elevation gain, and on average, takes 1 hour and 45 min to complete. Fantastic views of Red Rocks and the surrounding geologic formations (dinosaur fossils). Bring boots, as trail conditions may be muddy. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Free parking at the visitor’s center or on the side of the road.
Weather Report: ☀️ 58° high this weekend in Morrison, Colorado
LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS
🛢️ Municipal Waste Brainsqueeze Tour | Metal / Rock | Summit | Friday, March 1 | 6pm | Tickets $35+
🎷 The Motet | Jazz | Ogden Theatre | Friday, March 1 | 8pm | Tickets $36+
🪩 AC Slater | Dance / Electronic | Mission Ballroom | Friday, March 1 | 9pm | Tickets $62+
🎵 Matisyahu | Rock | Ogden Theatre | Saturday, March 2 | 8pm | Tickets $66+
🐦 Sam Burchfield | Rock | Bluebird Theatre | Saturday, March 2 | 8pm | Tickets $44+
🩷 Nicki Minaj | Hip-hop / Rap | Ball Arena | Sunday, March 3 | 8pm | Tickets $99+
SPORTS & FITNESS
🏀 Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat | Ball Arena | Thursday, February 29 | 8pm | Tickets $39+
🥞 Pancake Run | Runners Roost Colorado Blvd | Saturday, March 2 | 7:45am-11am | FREE | Join Colfax Marathon Ambassadors and run a 5K/10K and then free pancakes and coffee after. Learn more.
🌮 Tacos, Yoga, and Beer | 14er Brewing: Blake St | Saturday, March 2 | 12-1pm | $26 | Enjoy an hour of yoga class and after class grab yourself a complimentary beer. Bring your own mat. Taco food truck outside on the patio. Learn more.
🥍 Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse vs. Saskatchewan Rush | Ball Arena | Saturday, March 2 | 7pm | Tickets $32+
⚽ Colorado Rapids vs. Nashville SC | DICK'S Sporting Goods Park | Saturday, March 2 | 7:30pm | Tickets $15+
Thanks for reading,
Hunter & Lauren
*We try to have the most up-to-date information, but events change, so please look at the specific event website before attending