The 11 best things to do in Greater Denver this weekend

This weekend Denver's calendar runs from Red Rocks headliners to jazz clubs, symphony halls, and a Southeast Asian gamelan concert under the stars, with comedy, cabaret, and even chocolate tucked in around the edges.

RRBrandi Carlile w/ Stephen Wilson Jr.Sunday · 6:30 PM · Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonBrandi Carlile brings her powerhouse voice to Red Rocks with Stephen Wilson Jr. opening — a country/folk bill at one of the best amphitheaters anywhere.GTKelela (16 and Over)Sunday · 8:00 PM · Gothic Theatre · EnglewoodR&B innovator Kelela plays the Gothic Theatre, a solid pick if you want a night of forward-thinking R&B in an intimate Englewood room.BHColorado Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven Symphony No. 9 with Peter OundjianSunday · 1:00 PM · Boettcher Hall · DenverPeter Oundjian leads the Colorado Symphony Orchestra through Beethoven's Ninth at Boettcher Hall, paired with Gabriela Ortiz's Yanga — a big, classic night of orchestral music.MBViolent Femmes at Mission BallroomSunday · 8:00 PM · Mission Ballroom · DenverViolent Femmes hit Mission Ballroom, a chance to hear the alt-rock staples that have been college-radio favorites for decades in a full-production room.DIMarlon WayansSunday · 6:00 PM · Denver Improv · DenverMarlon Wayans headlines Denver Improv — a rare shot at a comedy heavyweight in a club setting rather than an arena.CMMedusa’s Curse: Cabaret by Dejaview Productions and Album Release by Riah Music **EARLY SHOW** at Cervantes MasterpieceSunday · 1:00 PM · Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom · DenverDejaview Productions' cabaret pairs with Riah Music's album release at Cervantes for an early show blending theatrical performance and live music release — a one-off worth catching if cabaret and new music intersect for you.LPGamelan Tunas Mekar presents Pasar Southeast Asia at Levitt Pavilion DenverSunday · 4:00 PM · Levitt Pavilion Denver · DenverGamelan Tunas Mekar presents Pasar Southeast Asia at Levitt Pavilion, bringing Indonesian gamelan music to Denver's beloved outdoor stage.LTDenver Concert Band Presents The Roaring 20’s featuring vocalist, Hannah RodriguezSunday · 2:00 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center · Lone TreeThe Denver Concert Band goes full Gatsby with 'The Roaring 20's,' featuring vocalist Hannah Rodriguez, at Lone Tree Arts Center — an easy, family-friendly evening of big-band era sounds.CFChocolate Factory Tour & Guided TastingSunday · 9:30 AM · EdgewaterBibamba's guided chocolate factory tour and tasting in Edgewater lets you see bean-to-bar production up close, including a taste straight from the melanger.NJLive Edge Trio at Nocturne Jazz & Supper ClubSunday · 6:00 PM · Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club · DenverThe Live Edge Trio plays Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club, Denver's go-to spot for a polished night of live jazz paired with dinner.SFScream Screen2: BLACKOUT / TRAUMA, OR MONSTERS ALL Double Feature w/ Director In-Person (Sun Sep 13, 12:00 PM)Sunday · 12:00 PM · Sie FilmCenter · DenverSie FilmCenter's Scream Screen series screens a BLACKOUT/TRAUMA, OR MONSTERS ALL double feature with director Larry Fessenden in person — a treat for horror fans during Monsterverse Weekend.

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