The 10 best things to do in Greater Denver this weekend

Denver's live-music scene carries the weekend, with a strong run of club and theatre shows, plus Golden's cozy small-venue sets and a handful of history and food outings for the daytime hours.

SMCatch Your Breath - Not Broken Enough TourFriday · 6:00 PM · Summit Music Hall · DenverA Friday all-ages bill at Summit Music Hall, with Catch Your Breath, TX2, and Arankai on the lineup. Doors at 6 and the show at 7 make it an easy early night.GMLive Music with Lauren JoySunday · 3:00 PM · The Golden Mill · GoldenBoulder-based Lauren Joy plays The Golden Mill on Sunday afternoon, blending guitar, keys, and electronic elements. A relaxed way to end the weekend in Golden.GMLive Music at The Golden MillSunday · 3:00 PM · The Golden Mill · GoldenThe Golden Mill hosts a Sunday evening of live music from local artists and bands, a good low-key option for winding down or starting a night out.SMThis Is LoreleiSaturday · 7:00 PM · Summit Music Hall · DenverThis Is Lorelei headlines an all-ages Saturday show at Summit Music Hall, with Colin Miller opening. Doors at 7 and the show at 8.MBurnDown Tour 2026Saturday · 6:00 PM · Marquis · DenverThe BurnDown Tour brings Febuary, Knumears, and Soap Box Derby to Marquis on Saturday. All ages, with doors at 6 and the show at 7.NCBarbosa, Gang, & Abbott Jazz Small GroupsFriday · 7:30 PM · Newman Center for the Performing Arts · DenverJazz small groups from the Newman Center at the University of Denver, a chance to hear student and faculty players in an intimate room on Friday.BHThe Firebird with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance & John Williams Horn ConcertoFriday · 7:30 PM · Boettcher Hall · DenverThe Firebird with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and John Williams' Horn Concerto at Boettcher Hall. A Friday option for a more dramatic night out, and it returns Saturday and Sunday.BTThe Fretliners w/ Wood BellyFriday · 8:00 PM · Bluebird Theatre · DenverThe Fretliners share a bill with Wood Belly at Bluebird Theatre on Friday, a good pick for roots and bluegrass fans.GHWalking Tour of Historical Points of Golden, ColoradoFriday · 12:00 AM · Golden History Museum & Park · GoldenA self-guided walking tour of Golden's history in 16 stops, about 1.5 miles from the Welcome Center. A good daytime option that runs all weekend.GHWild West Pub CrawlSunday · 11:00 AM · Golden History Tours · GoldenGolden History Tours' Wild West Pub Crawl pairs true frontier stories with three beverages, one at each stop. A fun Sunday option for a lively afternoon.

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