THURSDAY

Why don’t you make like a tree and … head to the Boulder Theatre on Thursday, where they’ll be hosting Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience showcasing 1980s New Wave and Radio Pop. There will also be an 80s themed costume contest, so costumes are encouraged. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show start. Ticket prices range from $25.00 – $28.00.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Standup comedian Ari Shaffir will be playing Comedy Works with six shows scheduled this weekend. Known for his comedy special “Jew” and show “This Is Not Happening” as well as appearances on the Joe Rogan podcast, Shaffir brings a brand of comedy known as hilarious but not for the sensitive. Note: This is a show intended for adults containing offensive material. He’ll be playing two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. Thursday Admission $38, Friday and Saturday Admission $40. To purchase tickets, visit the Comedy Works website.

FRIDAY

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is set to host Girls & Science, a free event from 5 to 9 p.m., kicking off a month-long virtual programming series until March 31. Attendees can engage with female mentors in STEAM fields, gaining insights, inspiration, and exploring the myriad career possibilities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. For more information, visit the museum’s website.

FRIDAY MARCH 1-SUNDAY MARCH 10

Friday kicks off the ten-day Denver Restaurant Week where restaurants throughout the metro area showcase their menus. Last year’s event featured over 200 participating restaurants, according to Visit Denver. This year’s event will feature four price points (with both to-go and in-person options): $25, $35, $45 and $55 for multi-course meals.

“Denver Restaurant Week amplifies the best of Denver’s culinary scene with new restaurant concepts and expansions opening across the city,” Visit Denver vice president Flavia Light tells the Denver Gazette, “while also celebrating longstanding Denver restaurants.”

For more information, visit the Denver Restaurant Week website.

SATURDAY

Take your pooch and get some exercise this weekend in Thornton at The Lucky Dog Dash 5K, taking place at Carpenter Park Fields in Thornton. Race registration costs $40 and bib pickup begins at 9 a.m. for a 10 a.m. race start. Participants go home with a Lucky Dog ball cap. The event will continue until noon. Race organizers will also be accepting food donations for Food for Hope and shoe donations for Sneakers4Funds. For more information and registration, visit the race website.

SATURDAY

Moved to this weekend after being postponed, Manitou Springs Carnivale is set to delight downtown Manitou Springs with Mardis Gras flair. The event will feature a Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo cook off in Soda Springs Park and a Carnivale parade which will loop through downtown Manitou Springs. Spectators are encouraged to don their Mardi Gras best and arrive at 12 p.m. for a 1 p.m. start. The parade is free, but gumbo tastings are advertised at 75 cents per small cup. For more information on Manitou Springs Carnivale Weekend, click here.

SATURDAY, SUNDAY

Experience a unique rendition of the American classic, “The Wizard of Oz” as the Colorado Symphony performs the entire original film score live while the movie is shown on screens at Boettcher Concert Hall. There will be a Saturday evening performance at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Pricing ranges from $15-103. For more information and turn purchase tickets, visit the Colorado Symphony website.