Denver is positively buzzing this weekend and into next week with events that suit just about every mood and interest. Let’s start with today, Saturday, November 15. Music fans will love BanjoFest at Swallow Hill Music, running all day from morning workshops to an evening jam session with banjo legends like Pete Wernick and Kyle Tuttle. While you’re in the musical spirit, the Colfax Carousel Punk Festival will light up Colfax Avenue, spanning The Squire Lounge, Lion’s Lair, and the Tight End Bar, and offering a full lineup of punk bands for one ticket.

Tonight, EDM enthusiasts can dance the night away at The Church Nightclub with Nero taking over the decks. Doors open at 10 p.m., and you’ll want to grab tickets ahead of time since this 21-and-up bash is sure to pack out. If your vibe is more orchestral, Denver will host Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ball Arena with their holiday extravaganza The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, with two shows this evening.

Shopping is in full swing. The Urban Holiday Market at Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend, highlighting unique artisan gifts, seasonal treats, and festive music. The Denver Bazaar Cherry Creek Tree Lighting Holiday Market is also offering local wares while lighting up Cherry Creek this afternoon.

Families will love the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where The Secret World of Elephants provides a hands-on educational experience, and the brand-new Brick Planet Lego exhibit opens today for fans of all ages. Kids and parents can also catch “Goodnight Moon” at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts or check out the interactive Children and Family Make and Take: Harvest Wreaths at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Art lovers and night owls should swing by Rainbow Dome this evening for the BARFDAY Party, a large-scale video installation and celebration of DIY art featuring immersive visuals and a communal, creative spirit. The Museum of Contemporary Art will host the Festival de Leyendas, a vibrant evening showcasing Latin American storytelling, music, and dance.

Comedy fans won’t want to miss Gianmarco Soresi’s Drama King show at Comedy Works at Larimer Square on Sunday night, with tickets available now. Ongoing throughout the week, catch Denver Fashion Week’s epic runway shows in the RiNo Art District, or immerse yourself in the macabre brilliance of “Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat” at Buntport Theater.

Sports are in play too — the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche are both home this weekend, so gear up and cheer for the home teams. For a breath of culture, Denver Arts Week continues, celebrating the city’s creativity with pop-up exhibits, music, and public art across downtown.

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