Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

One of the top indoor motorcycle events in the country and it’s right here at the National Western Complex, and yes, the Stock Show livestock and rodeo cowboys have departed. Now it’s the hogs at Colorado Motorcycle Expo, 48th annual, focused on “riders, builders, collectors, vendors and fans from across the nation.” See more than 100 custom, classic and antique motorcycles compete, an Iron Goddess All-Female Motorcycle Show for builders, and a Used Bike Corral. Watch the Harley Stunt Show and rock out to Battle of the Bands. Admission $25 Saturday, $20 Sunday, 12 and under free, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Considering those long lines at coin shops now as people buy and sell gold and silver, the Denver Coin Club Show will be a popular and maybe profitable way to spend a day. This is the first of numerous coin and heavy metals expos around the state during the year and vendors will be buying, selling and trading. The Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. visitgolden.com

THURSDAY-FEB. 3

Skilled teams from around the world are in Breckenridge for the famous International Snow Sculpture Championships, through Feb. 3. For five days they have created spectacular art by hand out of 25-ton blocks of snow. Power tools not permitted. See amazing finished projects as they are judged this weekend. Free but reservations required for Saturday. breckenridge.com

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Thinking about hitting the road? See what’s new at The Ultimate RV Show this weekend at Colorado Convention Center: “300+ fully staged RVs, from compact, lightweight travel trailers to fifth wheels, toy haulers, motorhomes, and more.” Manufacturers’ representatives, Camping World displays, a Kids Zone and pre-owned selections. Other features are American Cornhole League competitions and pet adoptions. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

SATURDAY

In case you have some of that heavy-duty fruitcake left over from the holidays or maybe baked a new one, head down Manitou Springs way Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. for the Great Manitou Fruitcake Toss. A fun tradition since 1996 as folks toss the little blocks. You can even rent fruitcakes to throw for $1. Canned goods donations accepted to stock St. Andrew’s Food Pantry. manitousprings.org

FRIDAY-FEB. 8

The decadent, danceable and tragic Jazz Age brought to life in “The Great Gatsby” by writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and published 101 years ago, comes to the stage in a full-glamour Colorado Ballet at Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Various dates through Feb. 8. It’s that era and a tear-jerking love story all together. Fitzgerald died without ever knowing how accepted and iconic his novel would become. tickets-center.com

SATURDAY

Alice goes down the Rabbit Hole in an all-different up-in-the-air way, an aerial dance show of “Alice in Wonderland,” Aerial Cirque Over Denver, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. Performed by the Adult Performance Company, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets $35. programs@aerialcirqueoverdenver.com

SUNDAY

Riders and runners will be testing their endurance on mixed terrain during the Old Man Winter Bike Rally & Run in Lyons on Sunday. For all ages. A gravel bike rally, 5K run and a 10K that can be a qualifier for BOLDERBoulder, and there’s a party time. www.oldmanwinterrally.com