Denver, if you’re wondering what to do this week, you are absolutely in the right place. Let’s talk about some very real, very fun things happening in and around the city so you can start filling that calendar.
First, for listeners who want to kick off the weekend with something uniquely Colorado, the National Western Stock Show is in full swing, and Ticketmaster lists an Invitational Ranch Rodeo at the NW Events Center, also called the Cinch Arena, this evening at 5:30 p.m. Expect working cowboys, fast horses, and the kind of arena energy you only get at a ranch rodeo. It’s a perfect way to lean into Denver’s western roots with friends, kids, or out-of-town guests.
If you’re more into lacing up skates than cowboy boots, Denver Roller Derby is hosting its January Season Opener Double Header today, according to Visit Denver. You’ll get two hard-hitting bouts in one night from one of the city’s premier roller derby leagues, with plenty of loud music, costumes, and big hits. It’s a great option if you want something rowdy, indoors, and high energy.
Nature lovers, the Feminist Bird Club Denver and Front Range has you covered today from 10 a.m. to noon. Eventbrite lists a free January bird outing along the High Line Canal, meeting at 4200 East Belleview Avenue in Greenwood Village. They move at a leisurely pace, all experience levels are welcome, and they even offer loaner binoculars. It’s a low-pressure way to get outside, meet people, and learn a bit of winter birding.
For something more contemplative later in the day, Sunflower Seeds Ukraine is promoting the Planina Holiday Concert in south Denver at the Three Fountains Condominium Clubhouse this afternoon starting at 2 p.m. The vocal group Planina is known for traditional Eastern European choral music, so listeners can expect rich harmonies, winter and holiday songs, and a cozy, community vibe that’s perfect for a January evening.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week and weekend, Westword has a full lineup of quirky, very Denver experiences. Yoga fans can rise early for Rainforest Yoga at the Butterfly Pavilion in nearby Westminster, with classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Surrounded by tropical plants and live butterflies, it’s a serene but very Instagram-worthy way to start the day.
According to Westword, there’s also Dude Nude Yoga today from 11 a.m. to noon at the Sexploratorium on South Broadway, a men-only nude yoga class focused on body acceptance, brotherhood, and mindfulness. Later tonight, Merritt Wellness on Irving Street hosts Tantra Speed Dating from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., where singles rotate through a series of “chemistry games” instead of standard small talk. If you’re looking to meet people in a more intentional way, that could be your move.
Families and night owls might want to check out ongoing immersive experiences. Westword notes that “Dinos Alive” at Exhibition Hub on Elati Street fills a massive indoor space with 35 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and a VR component, which makes for a fun evening or weekend outing with kids. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is also running “The Secret World of Elephants” and “Brick Planet,” a huge LEGO-based exhibit, all included with or added to general admission depending on the show.
Tech-curious listeners can swing by the Apple Store at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, where Apple is hosting a “Get Started: iPad” session around midday. Apple describes it as a hands-on walkthrough of the latest iPad features, with a chance to try Apple Pencil and learn tips to organize your digital life. It’s a relaxed way to get more out of a device you might already own and turn a shopping trip into a mini workshop.
And if all of that still isn’t enough, you can always head just beyond Denver proper. Nearby Aurora’s tourism site lists winter events like pop-up food nights, trivia, comedy shows, and a...
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