14 Things to Do in Denver This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Denver Comedy Underground Secret Late Night Comedy Show

A secret late-night comedy show at Denver Comedy Underground, with free pizza included.

Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

A candlelit performance of rock music presented by The Rock Orchestra at the Buell Theatre.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Buell Theatre

Bernstein & Ravel

Colorado Symphony performs Bernstein & Ravel with Vadim Gluzman and Andrew Litton at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Denver Performing Arts Complex

Denver Music in the Galleries: Ingrid Avison

Indie-pop artist Ingrid Avison performs live inside the Clyfford Still Museum galleries.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 12 to 12:45 p.m. and 1 to 1:45 p.m. · Clyfford Still Museum galleries, Denver

The TVs Leaking… A Cryptic Cabaret

A guest cabaret event at Denver Comedy Lounge with a cryptic, theatrical twist.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St

Arts & Culture

Still Uncovered Tour: Clyfford and Patricia Still's Personal Belongings

A 60-minute guided behind-the-scenes exploration of the building and galleries, focused on Clyfford Still's work and the museum's collection.

Friday, October 9, 2026 3 PM - 4:30 PM · Denver

Gallery 1261 Opening Reception

Two solo exhibitions, The Book of Parentheses by Ron Hicks and Unbridled by Jill Soukup, with both artists in attendance.

Friday, October 16, 2026 6-8pm · Gallery 1261, Denver

Who's TOMMY

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents The Who's TOMMY at the Buell Theatre.

Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Buell Theatre

Food & Drink

Last Day of Civic Center EATS

The final day of the Civic Center EATS season on the Great Lawn, with a dozen or more food trucks and live music from Youth On Record.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 11 AM - 2 PM · Civic Center Park Great Lawn, Bannock Street, Denver Civic Center

Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch

A Hocus Pocus-themed drag brunch at the Denver Improv.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00 PM · Denver Improv

Festivals & Special Events

Great American Beer Festival

The Great American Beer Festival returns with a weekend of beer, listed at Levitt Pavilion Denver.

Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Levitt Pavilion Denver

Sports

CEA Run of Show 5K

A 5K run hosted by the Colorado Event Alliance at BrewDog Denver.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · BrewDog Denver

Family-Friendly

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Disney's Beauty and the Beast runs at the Buell Theatre through November 7.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Buell Theatre

Free Events

Sequesterings

A free group exhibition at the Center for Visual Art challenging viewers to confront the ecological crisis through reclaimed and transformed materials.

Through Saturday, October 24, 2026 (runs August 6 - October 24, 2026) · Center for Visual Art, MSU Denver, 965 Santa Fe Drive