13 Things to Do in Denver This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Tori Amos – In Times of Dragons Tour at Red Rocks

Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons Tour to Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Bartees Strange opening.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Jordan Jensen at Comedy Works Downtown

Stand-up comedian Jordan Jensen performs multiple nights at Comedy Works Downtown.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:15 PM · Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St, Denver

Uncalled Four: The Most Offensive Comedy Game Show in America

Interactive comedy game show hosted by Zac Maas where comedians compete with outrageous custom card decks and the audience picks winners.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St, Denver

J. Cole at Ball Arena

J. Cole performs live at Ball Arena in Denver.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Ball Arena, Denver

Tower of Power at Arvada Center

Legendary soul and funk band Tower of Power performs at the Arvada Center.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Arvada Center, Arvada

Free Events

Youth on Record: DJ Battle and Silent Disco

Free DJ battle and silent disco on 16th Street at Glenarm Plaza, part of the 16LIVE summer series.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Glenarm Plaza on 16th Street, Denver

Próxima Parada at Levitt Pavilion

Próxima Parada performs live at the Levitt Pavilion Denver, part of the free summer concert series.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Levitt Pavilion, Denver

Arts & Culture

AfterWord Residency: Ross Gay x Arista Alanis

Literary event featuring Ross Gay and Arista Alanis at MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater

Alonzo Bodden at Comedy Works South

Stand-up comedian Alonzo Bodden performs multiple shows at Comedy Works South at the Landmark this weekend.

Friday, August 21, 2026 7:30 PM · Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village

Abend Gallery: Contemporary Figuration Opening Reception

Opening reception for Contemporary Figuration, a group exhibition of new figurative work, alongside Michael Magrin's Rhythms of Place at Abend Gallery.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Abend Gallery, Denver

Festivals & Special Events

Stanley Marketplace 10th Anniversary Celebration

Stanley Marketplace celebrates its 10th anniversary with a multi-day celebration running August 21–23.

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Stanley Marketplace, Denver

Latin Fashion Week Colorado 2026

Annual Latin Fashion Week Colorado showcases the best in Latin fashion design and culture at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Denver Performing Arts Complex

Date Night

Lord of the Rings Drag Brunch at Denver Improv

A Lord of the Rings–themed drag brunch at Denver Improv for a fun and fabulous weekend afternoon.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 2:00 PM · Denver Improv