Friday, Oct 16 in Denver — 99 events

Sammy Virji + more bring uk garage to Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

See Sammy Virji with Confidence Man at Red Rocks.

A dazzling, all-new staging of The Who’s rock opera TOMMY at Buell Theatre (Oct 16–18).

Explore the Gardens’ art exhibitions with a Spanish-speaking guide.

Find Denver-area Meetup groups and local community events.

Experience authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest traditions at Denver’s National Western Center.

Enjoy spooky games, a haunted house, and Halloween fun at St Charles Rec Center.

Buffaloes vs. Utah at Folsom Field—outdoor game day vibes.

Shakespeare’s magical tale of revenge, romance, and redemption.

Two artists use expressive line, layered color, and texture to explore visual discovery.

Free comedy night at Waldschanke Ciders & Coffee.

Free Campground night with Corduroy and Franky Sour b2b Bada Boom.

Enjoy fall games, food and family fun at the Good Shepherd carnival.

Watch Denver Pioneers hockey battle Michigan at Magness Arena.

Catch Nikki Glaser’s The Stunning Tour at the Paramount Theatre.

Experience Theo Katzman live at Meow Wolf Denver.

See Beat live at Bellco Theatre in downtown Denver.

Catch Slift live at Bluebird Theatre—ages 16 and over.

Become a garden detective and uncover nature’s hidden clues.

Hear King Crimson classics performed by progressive-rock legends.

Reset body and mind with gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork.

Go deeper into the Gardens with expert staff-led exploration.

Explore the Gardens’ herbarium collections behind the scenes.

Explore the Denver Art Museum’s Sensory Garden with a knowledgeable guide.

Penguins vs. Avalanche at Ball Arena—great family hockey.

Afrojack: Control at Mission Ballroom—big room house & electro house.

Luke Vibert at Ophelia’s—acid, jungle, hip-hop, and house.

Hear Sortof Vague and guests at Ophelia's Electric Soapbox.

Join us for a history tour of the mysteries around the cemetery

Learn how to choose and use the right paper for every art medium.

Explore layered colored-pencil techniques for botanical illustration online.

Watch for prairie wildlife on an evening wagon ride across the plains.

Uncover hidden marks and textures in Christine Segal’s richly layered abstractions.

Explore an emerging artists’ vision of uncertainty, shadows, bodies, and barriers.

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See The Army, The Navy at Marquis; all ages welcome.

See Microwave with Free Throw live at Boulder Theater.

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Free third-Friday stand-up comedy with great pints at Landlocked Ales.

Global Dance Presents Tritonal at Club Vinyl—pop EDM & future bass.

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Got a group? Inquire about our Bottle Service & VIP sections. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: - All sales are final - Tickets will be emailed 3 days before your e

A lively theatrical experience in the Studio Loft.

A seated multisensory arts experience inside Saint John’s Cathedral.

Three artists explore disorder, structure, identity, and surreal imagined spaces.

A gentle class combining meditation, movement, breathing, and stretching.

Discuss current events, reliable information, and community action.

Walk through haunted LoDo while hearing ghost stories and enjoying nightlife stops.

Celebrate Halloween with trunk-or-treating and Laila's Toy Giveaway.

Make your own mask with artists Johanna Oppeck and Denise Richardson.

Catch touring stand-up comedians at a Lakewood brewery—free admission, adult humor and big laughs.

A glamorous fashion and iconography exhibition at the Denver Art Museum.

Enjoy pumpkins, fall activities, and family fun at Chatfield Farms.

Explore basic dance and early learning through playful movement for ages 0–5.

Discover the often-overlooked history of Black people in the American West.

A spook-tacular weekend of hands-on Halloween fun for families.

See the Avalanche face the Penguins in a thrilling NHL matchup at Ball Arena.

Explore galleries, studios, and shops during Santa Fe's monthly art walk.

Support DU hockey in a competitive matchup against Michigan.

Catch the Penguins and Avalanche face off in live NHL action at Ball Arena.

A creative Friday afternoon with open-ended art, crafts, and building for kids of all ages.

Three artists explore layered surfaces, dimensional forms, and unexpected meaning.

Jessica Audiffred at Reelworks—bass house, future bass, dubstep.

Ott., Vinja & A New Bus at Ogden Theatre—hip-hop meets glitch-hop.

Midnight Tyrannosaurus brings dubstep to Summit Music Hall.

Koastle and Lyrah live in the Cervantes Ballroom.

See Matt Castle and Haggard Pin live at Treehouse for free.

House Of Om 20 Year Anniversary: Colette b2b DJ Heather at 1134 Broadway.

Dubstep at The Black Box: Mikrodot X Salty w/ Whiskerz.

Whales at The Church Nightclub—dubstep with Amplitude X Global Dance.

Sample Colorado craft beer while exploring Denver’s historic Lower Downtown.

Learn wine basics in a relaxed, approachable tasting experience.

Hands-on media workshops for filmmakers, podcasters, and creators of all levels.

Meet Denver singles ages 45–55 at a structured RiNo speed-dating night.

Free comedy night with craft spirits in Lyons.

Relate. headlines a five-act 16+ show at Lost Lake.

See Nineteen Minutes Later at the Gothic Theatre.

A witch-house-themed bingo night with craft beer and dark nightlife energy.

Turn a coffee break into meaningful connections with strangers.

Free all-ages Sammy Virji bus pickup at Treehouse.

Relive emo favorites with The Emo Night Tour at HQ.

See Slift live at The Bluebird Theater.

Kick off the weekend with happy hour and UNCHAINED at Morrison Holiday Bar.

The Matt Skellenger Group honors Ron Miles through his music.

A 1972-themed Dead Set from Zach Nugent.

The Takes live at Globe Hall.

Celebrate Lauryn Hill through LatinSoul’s live tribute.

Discover Blazej Malinowski with Unseen in Denver.

Indoor golf fun at Gaylord Rockies Resort, open daily 11am-11pm.

Make Friday a family tradition with play, pizza, and beverage discounts at Kids Wonder.

Mindful Pokopia gaming that builds creativity, connection, and real-life skills.

LIGHTLEAK headlines a late-night 21+ Open House.

See Pulsiv, Desolate, and Hi I’m Paul at The Black Box Lounge.

Keep Rampage Vol 2 on your radar for a late-night Denver outing.

Afrojack edition of BPM BINGO!

Kr3ture w/ Bloomurian at Fox Theatre.

Take your Friday night into afterhours at Nocturno on North Broadway.