By Christen Aldridge, Special to Denverite.

From Brazilian cooking to family-friendly art events, there’s plenty happening around the Denver metro this weekend.

Catch live music, cheer on the Nuggets, or explore free museum days and immersive experiences.

Whatever you choose, enjoy a fantastic weekend in the Mile High City!

Friday, Nov. 8

Food and nightlife

A Taste of Brazil – 2nd Edition. Kiln, 2650 West Belleview Avenue #Suite D-100, Littleton. 4:30 – 8 p.m. $49.75.

3rd Annual Wakanda Weekend. McGlone Academy, 4500 Crown Blvd., Denver. 

Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.- 3 pm. Free.

Black Sheep Fridays: Rhythm & Flavor. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver. 6 p.m. $18-$20. 

Beats Out Back. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver. 6 p.m. Free.

Sports and fitness

DU hockey vs. Lindenwood. Magness Arena, 2250 E. Jewell Ave.,

Denver. 7 p.m. $41.

Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver. 7 p.m. $33+.

Kids and family

Free Day at the CELL. Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), near the Denver Art Museum. 99 W. 12th Ave., Denver. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

Agree to Disagree. Legacy Campus Theater 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker. 11 a.m. $5+

Art and culture

Ascension exhibition opening. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. #A, Denver. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Food and nightlife

Chili Booze & Brews. The North Wynkoop Building, 4180 Wynkoop St, 2nd floor,

Denver. 6 – 9 p.m. $60.

Theater and music

Jazz Brunch with Connor Torrones. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free.

Blassphemy! A Gogo Metal Burlesque Show. 2022 E. Colfax Ave. Denver. 9:30 p.m. – midnight. $20, ages 21+.

Sports and fitness

Colorado Avalanche vs. Carolina Hurricanes. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver. 7 p.m. $75+. 

Kids and family 

Color, Shape, Sound: Free Family Event. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free.

Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers. 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free.

Sunday, Nov. 10

Arts and culture

Denver Immersive Invitational Showcase. El Jebel, 1770 Sherman St., Denver. 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. $28/$44 for early buyers, $34/$55 standard pricing.

Downtown Denver Public Art Walking Tour.  1400 Curtis St., Denver. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free.

SCFD Free Day at Exploration of Flight. 13005 Wings Way, Englewood. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free.

Theater

Mixed Company. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. 2 p.m. $26.00

Raised on Ronstadt. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $36 for season subscribers, $48 general admission, $125 premium.

Food and nightlife

Whisky Wenches Spirits Society. Spirit Hound Distillers — Denver Tasting Room, 3622 Tejon St., Denver. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free.

All Weekend

Kids and family

Disney’s Frozen JR. Joyful Light Youth Theater, 327 Inverness Dr. S., Englewood. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Sunday, 4:30 PM. Adults $12, kids $6, seniors $10, military $10.

Gutenberg! The Musical! Garner Galleria Theatre & Bar, Denver. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. $60. 

Weaving a Foundation: Cornerstones of the Textile Arts Collection.  Denver Art Museum,

100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Runs through Jan. 5, 2025. Included with general admission. 

Denver’s Famous Murals & Street Art Tour.  2669 Larimer St., Denver. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. $35.

Come the Sun, Come the Night. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave. W., Denver. Friday 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $28.

Food and nightlife

Colorado on Tap Craft Beer Tour. Meets outside Denver Public Library – Bob Ragland Branch. 1900 35th St., Denver. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. $36. 

LoDo Craft Beer Tour. Near Union Station, 1001 16th St. Ste. A-100, Denver. Friday, 3:15 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Sunday. 3:15 p.m.

Get Stuffed at The Original. The Original, 1600 20th St., Ste. 180, Denver. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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