Weekend activities around Denver and beyond | Arts and entertainment

Discover Denver’s top weekend events every Thursday, curated by the Denver Gazette. Immerse yourself in cultural experiences and entertainment options throughout the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there is something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected].

SUNDAY

I ask myself, “Where are the wild things?” Adults and teens who love the stories and art of Maurice Sendak will find them during the Christmas season Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak at the Denver Art Museum through February 17. More about the creator of “In the Night Kitchen,” “Outside Over There” and “Nutshell Library” and the artist who has worked on films and theater productions starting at 10 a.m. Sunday at the museum in the Hamilton Building, 100 W. 14th Ave . A highlight are the original paintings from “Where the Wild Things Are,” including those from the book and the opera. Ticket information: denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/wild-things-art-of-maurice-sendak

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

A weekend for vinyl fans and collectors Rocky Mountain Record Show with more than 75 providers and an estimated 150,000 records. Part of the show includes DJs playing vinyl and poster art. Downtown location at Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway. VIP admission $27.50, Saturday general admission $10, Sunday GA free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rockymountainrecordshow.com

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Great American beer festivalKnown nationally simply as GABF, it takes over the Colorado Convention Center downtown with top breweries, competitions and tastings of the latest beers… and lots of happy ruckus. Food that goes well with beer too. The three sessions include: Thursday 5:30 p.m., Friday 5:30 p.m. and the Brewers’ Session Saturday 12:30 p.m. Check greatamericanbeerfestival.com for possible tickets.

SATURDAY-NOV. 3

For the 24th time, Longmont is honoring the Day of the Dead Día de Muertos with Colorado’s oldest traditional celebration honoring deceased loved ones. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a street festival in downtown Longmont featuring the Firehouse Art Center’s Gigantes procession, music, dancing, cultural activities, food and ofrendas (art altars). A Día de Muertos exhibit is on display at the Longmont Museum. Next up is the Firehouse Art Center’s Catrina Ball with dance performances on October 19th. Noche de Museo on November 2nd features performances on dance history dating back to Aztec times. Tickets at longmontmuseum.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Enjoy a special lunch of Slavic and Czech cuisine ($20), take home baked goods, watch traditional dances, tour the church, and shop for Eastern European and Orthodox items at the annual fair Slavic festival in Calhan. St. Mary’s Dormition Orthodox Church, 19485 N. Calhan Highway. Starts at 11 a.m. on both days. To pre-order pierogi, halushki, borscht, wedding beef and kielbasa, go to slavicfest.net/#Order.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

An iconic art weekend with a 31-year history, Salida Art Walk is set against the backdrop of the whitewater Arkansas River and golden mountains. Experience the famous Creative District full of galleries and a downtown full of pop-up venues. Receptions, performances, literary experiences, a Saturday night parade of the arts, a 60-foot public art project and specialty dishes at restaurants, cafes, distilleries and breweries. SalidaArtWalk.org

THURSDAY-NOV. 2

The perfect season for Cheesman Park Haunted Ghost Tour. Today it is a beautiful park right above a former cemetery with an eerie history full of paranormal legends. There are goosebumps tours every day. Meet at the Cheesman Park Pavilion, 1900 E. 11th Ave. $25, $10 for children ages 10 to 15. Reserve ghostly moonlight walks, denverlikealocaltours.com

SATURDAY

Local fashion designers are in the black and white spotlight Cultural Runway Series: Black & White – The Finale. Presented by Denver Arts & Venues also features a vendor market with jewelry, art and beauty products, and an after-party. McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., 5:00 p.m. Tickets $10-$50+. tinyurl.com/35xw87rk

SATURDAY

There are four delicious chocolate events in Colorado throughout the year and now is the time Oktoberfest, described as “like Oktoberfest, but with chocolate and cheese instead of beer.” A “zero-proof event” with choctails instead. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. Colorado Chocolate Festivals on Facebook, @COchocolateFests on Instagram.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Cyclists can “Pedal Pikes Peak” Saturday and Sunday, 7-9 a.m. when there is no vehicle traffic. Wear reflective clothing. The summit opens at 8:30 a.m. with food, yes donuts, gifts and restrooms. Reservations required at Drivepikespeak.com, $20 per person. To accommodate cyclists, Pikes Peak is partnering with North Pole Santa’s Workshop to provide overflow parking in the northwest parking lot in the event that parking near the gate reaches capacity. Park attendants will be on site from 6 a.m. to assist participants.