Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-TUESDAY
Telluride Plein Air is a breathtaking celebration of the arts, with Sheridan Arts Foundation inviting 20-25 national plein air artists working outdoors in the natural beauty of Telluride. Watch them as they work, competing for more than $15,000 in cash and prizes before a three-day sale. telluridepleinair.com
FRIDAY
The Fort Carson Freedom Fest family festivities are open to the public and military, 5-10 p.m. in Iron Horse Park. It headlines a free concert by Exit West and country artist Tenille Arts. Activities for all ages and it all concludes with a large fireworks show. No personal fireworks. Admission free, fees for attractions, food and merchandise. Parking off Wetzel Avenue and Sheridan avenues, then a short hike to the park. No pets, glass containers and coolers, no weapons (no concealed carry), no marijuana. Schedule: carson.armymwr.com/freedomfest
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Major pop culture fandom time, three whole days at the Colorado Convention Center, for the Denver Fan Expo. Celebrities, folks who are the voices of characters, sci-fi, anime, autobots, cosplay, gaming and so much more. Some of the celebs: Hayden Christensen, “Star Wars”; Chevy Chase; Randy Quaid; Steve Burns, “Blue’s Clues; Christina Ricci. fanexpohq.com/fanexpodenver.
MONDAY
Check out fireworks in cities all around Denver, in the mountains and the state. Several of the largest around Denver are: Monday from Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th, and it’s a big one. 4-10 p.m., food trucks on site. A major drone show and community gathering, 5-10 p.m., Monday, Belmar Downtown Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth. belmarcolorado.com/event/big-belmar-bash Fireworks at Colorado Rockies, Coors Field, Friday and Saturday. Fireworks at Elitch’s on July 4. And the list of other events is huge this year.
TUESDAY
Denver area events for Dec. 1
Carlotta Olson
carlotta-olson@denvergazette.com
Updated 18 hours ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Monday RiNo Arts District Food Tour — 1-4 p.m., Denver, $60...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
Matt Zambrano: Last by letter, first by feats
John Moore
john.moore@denvergazette.com
Updated 12 hours ago
2025 DENVER GAZETTE TRUE WEST AWARDS: DAY 1 Here’s every brilliant thing busy and beloved actor and director did this year Matt Zambrano is such a nice guy, he will give you the shirt off his back – and the words...
John Moore
Reporter
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
The Associated Press
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Updated 17 hours ago
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring, record-setting opening at the box office. The animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame, and scored...
The Associated Press
Reporter
Roll credits: ‘The Chez Lady’ is leaving Landmark’s Mayan Theatre
John Moore
john.moore@denvergazette.com
Updated 19 hours ago
The face of Denver arthouse film for the past 27 years has popped her last corn and seen her last cinematic Colorado sunset When I walked into the Mayan Theatre on Wednesday and asked the young woman behind the concessions...
John Moore
Reporter
Denver area events for Nov. 30
Carlotta Olson
carlotta-olson@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 days ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Sunday Denver Bazaar – RiNo Holiday Market — 11 a.m.-5 p.m,...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
Denver area events for Nov. 29
Carlotta Olson
carlotta-olson@denvergazette.com
Updated 3 days ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Saturday Photos with the Grinch —11 a.m.-1 p.m., Orchard Town Center,...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
Denver area events for Nov. 28
Carlotta Olson
carlotta-olson@denvergazette.com
Updated 4 days ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Street Fair and Artisan Market — 11 am.-6 p.m., The...
Carlotta Olson
Reporter
50 Cent’s long-awaited Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs docuseries finally has a Netflix release date
The Associated Press
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Updated 4 days ago
LOS ANGELES — Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s documentary about Sean Combs finally has a release date. Netflix announced Tuesday that it would release “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” a four-part docuseries about the disgraced mogul directed by Alexandria Stapleton, on Dec....
The Associated Press
Reporter
‘Zootopia 2’ delivers wit and charm of original and then some
Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
katie-walsh@gazette.com
Updated 4 days ago
That “Zootopia 2” is as fresh, funny and densely packed as the first film feels like a miracle, but the truth is that there’s nothing miraculous about it: it’s just made by humans who put a lot of heart, humor...
Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
Reporter
Denver area events for Nov. 27
Carlotta Olson
carlotta-olson@denvergazette.com
Updated 5 days ago
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette Thursday Marine Corps Reserve Toys for...
Carlotta Olson
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