November Events & Things To Do!
Opening Days…
Sure the 80 degree days don’t feel like it, but winter season is upon us and opening days have arrived. It’s time for face shots in knee deep pow. Here are a few of the many resorts opening this month (dates subject to change based on unseasonably high temps):
Breckenridge Ski Resort – 11/8
Copper Mountain Resort – 11/8
Loveland Ski Resort – 11/10
Eldora – 11/15
Vail Mountain – 11/15
Steamboat – 11/23
Beaver Creek Resort – 11/27
Snowmass – 11/28
The 47th Denver Film Festival – 11.1-11.10
Multiple Venues, Denver, CO
The largest film festival in the region is back: Full of groundbreaking cultural events, creative and inspiring conversations and showcasing over 200 films across 10 days, the 2024 Denver Film Festival is bound to be one for the books! Secure your passes and ticket packs to get the most out of Denver’s biggest celebration of film.
Hamilton – 11.1-24
Buell Theatre, Denver, CO
The famous Broadway musical comes back to town for another run in what critics claim is the best musical about Alexander Hamilton. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation.
Reefer Madness – The Musical – 11.2-30
Lincoln Center, FoCo
There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: REEFER MADNESS! Inspired by the 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when two clean cut kids fall prey to the Devil’s Cabbage. Showtimes run Fri, Sat, & Sun. throughout November.
Election Day – 11.5
Get out and vote!
Across Colorado
Whether you’re voting for the giant douche or turd sandwich, get out and vote. Or not, we don’t have a preference but if you don’t, you can’t get involved in all those late night political conversations with close friends that go absolutely nowhere. So get out, and Rock the vote! Where is P. Diddy when you need him?! … Oh, yeah. Sorry.
Denver Fashion Week – 11.9-11.17
The Brighton, Denver, CO
Denver Fashion Week (DFW) is Colorado’s largest fashion showcase featuring emerging designers, local boutiques, national brands, hairstylists, makeup artists, and models. DFW prides itself on being all-inclusive, uplifting, and supportive of emerging talent.
Mile High Grilled Cheese & Mac Fest – 11.9
RiNo Art Park, Denver, CO
$84.07 might seem like a lot for a day of carb bombing but these are GOURMET carb bombs that also include tastings from local local breweries and distilleries plus cocktail samples and mocktails. If you go, please let us know if it was worth $80+.
Straight no Chaser: Top Shelf Tour – 11.9
Paramount Theater, Denver, CO
Unlike your roommate in the shower, Straight No Chaser knows how to sing. The acapella group is going on its 28th year of touring as they cover songs, write their own and put on one hell of a show. Move quickly because tickets sell out fast.
Denver Veterans Day Parade & Festival – 11.9
City Park, Denver
The Denver Veterans Day Parade is comprised of local Veterans organizations and supporters. Thousands of spectators line City Park to show respect and honor for our local Veterans.
Cat Fest Colorado – 11.10
National Western Complex, Denver, CO
Six and a half hours and over 30,000 square feet of all things cats. A cat rapper (wtf does that even mean?), cat bingo, a cat video cafe, an Egyptian cat temple and Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary activities are just a few of the things in the line up. And yes, you can bring your cat.
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Cosmic Perspective – 11.12
Paramount, Denver, CO
Immerse yourself in the cosmos through the eyes of the legendary Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson. The astrophysicist will talk about the cosmic perspective: It’s one that sees Earth as a planet in a vast empty universe. It profoundly influences what we think and feel about science, culture, politics, and life itself. So just remember: everything you struggle and stress over, is, well, empty and worthless.
Brick Fest Live – 11.16-11.17
National Western Complex
Have you spent a small fortune on Lego sets that were not for your children? Then you should definitely check out Brick Fest! There will be hands on attractions (adult and kid friendly), plenty of Lego merch and life-size models built entirely out of bricks. There’s also a brick pit but, if you’ve ever stepped on one of those little bastards, that doesn’t actually sound all that appealing.
Adulti-Verse – 11.6,11.20
Meow Wolf, Denver, CO
Experience the four worlds of Convergence with less whining and more wine-ing. From 5pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, roam the worlds, drink in-hand.
Uncover multiversal secrets and transcend space + time while you revel in libations and special programming. Must be 21+ to attend.
Visual Eyes – 11.6, 11.20
Fiske Planetarium, Boulder, CO
Visual Eyes, of Los Angeles, CA, bring their epic debut album “Meditations” to Fiske Planetarium with a 360º visual album listening experience. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring visuals from top visual artists from around the world, manipulated in real time by band members The Hawk & The Wolf.
Warren Miller’s “75” – 11.14-16
Boulder Theater
Celebrate Warren’s legacy with 75, which features a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, X Games stars, and emerging talents. Get ready for unbelievable action and unexpected stories.
Blossoms of Light – 11.20.24-1.12.25
Wander a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight our plant collections. A cherished holiday tradition for nearly four decades, Blossoms of Light is constantly evolving to inspire wonder and delight in even the most seasoned visitors.
Beaujolais & Beyond – A Masquerade Ball – 11.21
Reelworks, Denver, CO
Step into a world of mystery and elegance at Beaujolais & Beyond 2024 Colorado’s largest French food and wine festival! This year’s theme is Masquerade Ball so get ready for a night of exquisite French cuisine, fine wines, live performances and more!
Denver Christmas Show – 11.22-24
National Western Complex, Denver, CO
Yup, it’s already close to the most wonderful time of the year. Carols, presents, wreaths, ornaments, Christmas decor and Santa! Basically the Grinch’s worst nightmare but if you’re one of those people who has all their shopping done by Thanksgiving and starts decorating December 1st, this is the event for you.
Orcas: Our Shared experience – 11.1-15
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Trace the evolution of our beliefs about orcas, from fear to admiration and awe, as we discover their stunning intelligence and complex social structures. Meet a life-sized replica of an orca family as you listen to their soothing harmonies in an immersive underwater environment.
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3d – 11.1-30
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO
With election season over and individuals threatening once again to move to Canada, escape the bullshit with a wholesome movie about the world’s largest animal. Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction.
Woodstock 99 + 25! – 11.29
Oriental Theater, Denver, CO
Tributes to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Limp Bizkit, & KORN. All the rage, none of the violence. Celebrate the music and community of 3 of the greatest bands of the last 40 years plus a blistering cover set of other bands that appeared during the last Woodstock!
Colorado Avalanche vs. The Edmonton Oilers – 11.30
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Hockey is the worst sport to watch on TV but the best sport to watch live. We have nothing but respect for how quick and athletic these players are and to pay honor to them, we will sit, drink beer, and cheer them on. The Avalanche have a solid squad this year and catching games before ticket prices shoot up is always a good thing.
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak – 11.1-30
Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak presents more than 400 artworks created by Maurice Sendak. One of the most versatile artists of the twentieth century, Sendak is best known for picture books, especially the award-winning titles Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and Nutshell Library.
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