What's Happening This Week in Denver
What's happening in Denver this weekend and next week, plus local news worth knowing.
This Weekend
Colorado Avalanche vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Colorado Avalanche host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Ball Arena (Regular Season).
Get Tickets →Always A Boy at the Neustadt JAAMM Festival
As Joshua began his gender journey alongside his sister’s path to marriage, long-unspoken truths surfaced, challenging and strengthening their relationships. Honest, heartfelt, and deeply moving…
Get Tickets →Speed Dating Beyond Small Talk | Denver Speed Dating | Tantra Speed Date®
Try the speed dating event that's been called "Yoga for Your Love Life." ~ Watch 45 seconds of sparks flying: Most speed dating is built around small talk. Tantra Speed Date® is different. Instead of…
Get Tickets →HYPNAGOGIA: A Modern Lilith Folktale and Circus Adventure
HYPNAGOGIA: A modern Lilith folktale and circus adventure into the realm of dreams. Sylvia has just found out that she is pregnant with a little girl and could not be more thrilled, except for one…
Get Tickets →Award-winning classical pianist Pallavi Mahidhara at Lakewood Cultural Center
Lakewood Cultural Center hosts award-winning pianist Appearing solo and in orchestral concerts across five continents, Pallavi Mahidhara is praised for her distinctive artistry and charismatic…
Get Tickets →Coming Up Next Week
Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls
Denver Nuggets host the Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena (Preseason).
Get Tickets →Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena (Regular Season).
Get Tickets →Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos host the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High (Regular Season, Week 6).
Get Tickets →Weekly Meditation: Tibetan Buddhism / Dzogchen
Explore the nature of your mind with meditation and Tibetan yoga exercises, every Wednesday, 6-7:15 pm, at Clear Light Yoga, 2107 E Virginia Ave, Denver, CO 80209, donation-based, $10 suggested…
Get Tickets →Colorado Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is the Colorado Chamber’s flagship event, bringing together business leaders from across the state for an in-depth look at Colorado’s evolving business climate. This year, our…
Get Tickets →What's Happening Around Denver
Denver Concert Calendar Fills October 2–4 With Varied Live Acts
Denver’s first October weekend brings live music to Red Rocks, Mission Ballroom, the Fillmore, Bluebird Theater, Bellco Theatre and other venues from October 2–4. The lineup includes electronic artists Levity, Deorro and Tinlicker; Sara Bareilles; Hermanos Gutiérrez; Tricky; country, punk and regional Mexican performances; and additional shows across the area.
Read more →Denver’s Industry Mix and Connectivity Attract Global Investment
Denver is drawing attention from foreign investors through its established aerospace, information technology, and financial services sectors. The region’s connectivity via Denver International Airport and ongoing downtown redevelopment are also cited as factors supporting its appeal. The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation presents the city as a secondary-market destination positioned to attract talent, investment, and innovation.
Read more →Marguerite Conboy Appointed to Denver County Court Bench
Mayor Mike Johnston has appointed Marguerite Conboy to the Denver County Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Clarisse Gonzales’s departure. Conboy is a senior deputy district attorney with the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and previously worked for the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Her background also includes teaching law and practicing civil litigation.
Read more →Denver Health Receives AMA Recognition for Supporting Physician Well-Being
Denver Health has received silver-level recognition from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program. The designation honors healthcare organizations that use documented approaches to reduce burnout and strengthen professional fulfillment among physicians and care teams. Recognition is valid for two years, and Denver Health is among 92 organizations receiving the designation for 2026–27.
Read more →Denver voters will decide on a $44 million school tax measure
Ballot Issue 4A would raise Denver property taxes by $11.50 per $100,000 of home value, generating $44 million for Denver Public Schools. The proposal would support employee raises and career education as the district faces declining enrollment, rising health insurance and utility costs, and increased special education expenses. Voters will consider the measure Nov. 3.
Read more →CU Denver Opens AI Hub for Campus Learning and Discussion
A new space at the University of Colorado Denver will offer lectures, programming, and hands-on opportunities focused on artificial intelligence. The hub follows the University of Colorado System’s agreement with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu and is intended to help students, faculty, and staff explore responsible use, research practices, and campus questions as instructors set their own classroom policies.
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