Issues to do in Colorado this weekend

Shoulder season is formally right here. But simply since you’ve packed up your shorts and T-shirts and are not fairly prepared to interrupt out your skis (except you are an actual die-hard), there’s nonetheless loads to do in Colorado this weekend.

From pop hits carried out by a string quartet and a STEM comedy present, to vacation markets and indoor snow tubing, right here’s what to see and do.

Friday, Nov. 21

• “Mixtape: Unbound” in Boulder — A comfy, genre-blending night that includes the Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet, that includes reimagined works by artists comparable to Ed Sheeran, Radiohead and Chappell Roan alongside music by composers together with Max Richter. On stage at Roots Music Project at 7 p.m. Tickets begin at $10.
• “Science Riot” A STEM Comedy Show in Denver — A comedy showcase the place actual STEM professionals take the stage to mix stand-up comedy with bite-sized, TED-style talks. Expect sharp, humorous and genuinely instructional units crafted by scientists educated to speak their experience via humor. On stage on the Bug Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $25.
• “Duet” in Denver — Access Gallery marks 20 years as a frontrunner in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe with a night of artwork, storytelling and neighborhood celebration. The occasion opens the brand new exhibition “Duet,” that includes work by Brittany Murdock and Allie Gestner, and consists of interactive installations, poetry, music, a recreation and extra. Admission is free.

Saturday, Nov. 22

• “Fluidity” in Denver — The Denver Young Artists Orchestra joins the Museum of Contemporary Art for a multisensory afternoon through which audiences transfer freely via the galleries as dwell music interacts with visible artwork in actual time. The expertise unfolds all through the museum, creating an evolving mix of sound and exhibition house. Open 1-3:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $14, with free admission for members and company beneath 18.
• “Softer, Louder” in Denver — Opening reception for a PlatteForum Resident Artist Alumni Show at Spark Gallery, that includes six former resident artists whose work explores shade, softness and pleasure as each intimate gestures and radical acts. The exhibition runs Nov. 22 via Dec. 16, with a free opening reception on Nov. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Community Jam in Grand Junction — A free artistic gathering on the Art Center in downtown Grand Junction with music, open studios and native artwork explorations. Admission is free.
• Harvest Market in Durango — A particular seasonal farmers/crafters market within the TBK Bank Parking Lot, at 259 W. ninth St. Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to midday. Admission is free.
• Holiday Maker’s Market in Salida — Local artisans providing handcrafted presents and residential items, held on the Salida Distillery from midday to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
• Free Comedy in Durango — A free comedy present in honor of World AIDS Day that includes nationwide and native comedians on the Durango Arts Center (802 E. 2nd Ave.) from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is free.

Sunday, Nov. 23

• “The Knock” in Monument — The play tells the highly effective, real-life tales of navy spouses at Fort Carson who dwell with the concern—and actuality—of a life-changing knock on the door. The opera explores resilience, vulnerability and the profound sacrifices made by navy households and the officers tasked with delivering tragic information. On stage at 3 p.m. at Lewis-Palmer High School. Tickets begin at $26.25, and admission is free for active-duty navy, veterans and their households.

All weekend/Ending quickly

• “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” in Denver – A glam-rock-inspired musical celebrating LGBTQ tradition on stage on the Ballyhoo Table & Stage, Nov. 6-23. Tickets begin at $42.39.
• “Viva Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express” in Boulder — An adaptation of Agatha Christie’s traditional thriller, on stage on the Dairy Arts Center Nov. 7–23. Tickets begin at $28.75.
• “Annie” in Littleton — Town Hall Arts Center presents the beloved household musical following optimistic orphan Annie, her canine Sandy and her journey from the orphanage to Daddy Warbucks’ mansion. On stage Nov. 20–23 and Nov. 29–30, with showtimes various by date. Tickets begin at $45.
• “Rumors” in Rifle — This farce by Neil Simon guarantees an evening of hilarity and enjoyable. On stage on the Ute Theater Nov. 21-23. Tickets are $25 prematurely, $30 on present days.
• Harambee Holiday Market in Denver — The market, situated at New Hope Baptist Church, focuses on collective financial empowerment, supporting native entrepreneurs and strengthening traditions of togetherness. Open midday to eight p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to six p.m. on Saturday. Free to attend; RSVPs encouraged.
• Denver Christmas Show — A 3-day vacation competition on the National Western Complex that includes greater than 275 native and regional distributors, festive décor, dwell leisure, seasonal treats, images with Santa and a Tinsel Town Train. Open Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to five p.m. Tickets begin at $13.
• Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair in Grand Junction — A two-day positive artwork and craft truthful at The Art Center of Western Colorado that includes greater than 35 native artists providing handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles and different one-of-a-kind presents. Open Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to three p.m. Admission is free.
• Firefly Handmade Holiday Market in Denver — A free, family-friendly market with dwell music on Old South Gaylord Street, that includes greater than 80 makers providing jewellery, ceramics, attire, dwelling items, skincare, visible artwork and artisanal meals and drinks. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Ongoing occasions, exhibitions and points of interest

• “Frozen” in Arvada — Filled with magic, surprises and iconic songs, this family-friendly manufacturing opens Nov. 21 and runs via Jan. 4, 2026. On stage on the Arvada Center Tuesday via Saturday at 7 p.m., with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets begin at $40.30.
• “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” in Denver – Fun-out-loud reimagining of the gothic traditional, crammed with intelligent wordplay and anything-goes popular culture references. On stage on the Denver Center for Performing Arts Garner Galleria Theatre from Nov. 8 via May 10. Tickets begin at $61.36.
• “Goodnight Moon” in Denver – A theatrical adaptation of one of many world’s hottest youngsters’s books, that includes music and dance. On stage on the Denver Center for Performing Arts via Jan. 25. Tickets begin at $25.96.
• A Christmas Carol in Denver — A family-friendly musical adaptation of the Dickens traditional, following Ebenezer Scrooge’s in a single day journey from miserliness to redemption. On stage on the Denver Center for Performing Arts, Nov. 21 via Dec. 28; showtimes differ by date. Tickets begin at $41.20.
• “Mary Poppins” in Colorado Springs — The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the beloved musical that provides a joyful expertise for audiences of all ages. Runs Nov. 20 via Dec. 28, showtimes differ. Tickets begin at $18.
• “Camp Christmas” in Aurora — This immersive vacation expertise invitations company to discover themed pop-up bars, dazzling décor, a free Merry Badge scavenger hunt, free Santa visits each Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Camp Christmas Gift Shop crammed with quirky seasonal finds. The Camp Christmas Express opens Nov. 21 and runs via Dec. 24, with entry Tuesday via Sunday; hours differ by day. Admission is $10 per individual with walk-up tickets solely.
• “Homeland” Nepali Modernism in Denver – The work of Lain Singh Bangdel, the daddy of recent Nepali artwork, is on show on this exhibition of over 40 work, the most important exhibition of Bangdel’s artwork ever offered within the United States. On view at CU Denver’s Emmanuel Art Gallery from Sept. 25 via Dec. 13.
• “Traqueros: Mexican Trackworkers and the American Railroad” in Golden — The free, bilingual exhibit sheds gentle on the untold historical past of Mexican and Mexican American laborers who constructed and maintained the railroads that related the American West. On view throughout museum hours via August 2026.
• “KissFist: Behind the Scenes” in Brighton – The exhibit highlights the creative strategy of muralists from the deaf neighborhood. On view at Anythink Brighton via Dec. 19.
• “The Secret World of Elephants” in Denver – A hands-on exhibition provides households a novel take a look at the superb world of elephants. Guests will uncover how these unimaginable animals developed, find out about their fascinating behaviors, and see why they’re so essential to the environments the place they dwell. On view via Jan. 25, 2026. Included in museum admission.
• “Magical Winter Nights” in Denver — An immersive expertise the place company journey via a reimagined, winter wonderland model of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This limited-time, after-dark expertise runs Thursday, Nov. 20, via Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The first entry is at 4:15 p.m. day by day, with particular 21+ nights on Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Tickets begin at $19.95.
• Christmas at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora — A whimsical vacation village, that includes Candy Cane Mountain indoor snow tubing, interactive ice sculptures telling the story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a Gingerbread Mountain cabin, Build-a-Bear Workshop, images with Santa and a lot extra. Open day by day, Nov. 24 via Jan. 2, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket costs for particular person experiences will be discovered here.
• Winter on the Mountain at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs — The occasion options 1000’s of twinkling lights, dwell festive music, Santa visits, a big tree with cozy firepits and s’mores. Opening evening (Nov. 22) extras embody fireplace­dancer performances at 6 and seven p.m., carolers from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a Grinch sighting. The Alpine Coaster will even be working, and seasonal drinks and treats can be out there. Tickets begin at $35.
• BODY // POWER digital artwork gallery — The exhibition options work by 30+ girls and nonbinary fighters, survivors and reality tellers. Pieces discover themes of reproductive justice, invisible disabilities, therapeutic via arts and reclaiming narratives. Explore the gallery here. On view via Dec. 13.