20 Things to Do in Denver This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Kenny Garrett and Sounds From the Ancestors

Jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett brings Sounds From the Ancestors to Dazzle, the jazz lounge that has joined the Arts Complex at 1080 14th Street.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Dazzle, 1080 14th Street

Tommy Davidson

Comedian Tommy Davidson performs at the Denver Improv across multiple shows.

Friday, November 6, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Denver Improv

Cut Copy (DJ Set)

Australian electronic band Cut Copy performs a DJ set at Meow Wolf Denver.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Meow Wolf

Denver Comedy Open Mic

Denver Comedy Underground's weekly Monday open mic, where local comics and first-timers test new material.

Monday, November 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St

First Class Comedy Showcase

A special comedy showcase at Denver Comedy Lounge.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM) · Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St

Arts & Culture

Mozart Requiem with Gemma New & the Colorado Symphony Chorus

Conductor Gemma New leads the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus in Mozart's Requiem.

Friday, November 6, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Denver Performing Arts Complex

The Brutal Joy: A Performative Lecture

Canadian dance artist Justine A. Chambers presents a performative lecture weaving movement, storytelling and personal style to explore Black vernacular line dance and the histories carried through the body.

Friday, November 6, 2026 6:30 PM - 9 PM · Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway bring their Pivot conversation to the Buell Theatre, presented by beehiiv.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Buell Theatre

Walker Fine Art Opening Reception: Rhythmic Duality

Opening reception for Rhythmic Duality, a six-artist group show exploring the balance between holding on and letting go.

Friday, November 13, 2026 5 - 8 pm · Walker Fine Art

Family-Friendly

The Great Candy Run

A candy-themed community run held at Washington Park.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Washington Park

Civic Center STARGAZE - November 18

Learn from skilled astronomers and look through several high-powered telescopes at Civic Center Park, accessible to all ages.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 6 PM - 8 PM · Civic Center Park

Free Events

Denver Arts Week: Free Night at the Museums

A free night of admission at participating Denver museums during Denver Arts Week.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Various

Outdoors & Active

City Park Classic 5k/10k

A 5K and 10K race through Denver City Park.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Denver City Park

Kangaroo Yoga

Yoga with kangaroos at Kangaroo Ranch in Wheat Ridge.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Kangaroo Ranch (Wheat Ridge)

Festivals & Special Events

Denver Christmas Show 2026

A holiday show running across the first weekend of November at the National Western Center.

Friday, November 6, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 · National Western Center (Livestock Center)

Urban Holiday Market

A holiday market at Denver Union Station, also running Sunday, November 8.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Denver Union Station

Food & Drink

The Bloody Mary Festival Denver

A Bloody Mary festival held at Reelworks Denver.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Reelworks Denver

Date Night

Bob Ross Oils Class

A hands-on oil painting class with all materials included, a shared creative night out.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 9 AM - 3 PM · Sipping N' Painting Hampden

The Grinch: Roast Battle Karaoke

A special roast battle karaoke night at Denver Comedy Lounge in RiNo, pairing comedy with a group sing-along.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM) · Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St

Sports

Friday Night Pickleball Party

An indoor pickleball party at Club Volo SoBo.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Club Volo SoBo Indoor