What to do around Denver this weekend, Dec. 10-12

We're in for a chilly few days — so grab a coat, get your crew and hit the town.

Here are our top picks for the week:

🎵 The Colorado Symphony will perform its annual holiday concert at Boettcher Concert Hall this weekend for three shows featuring all your favorite Christmas carols and more.

🏒 Cheer on the Avs at Ball Arena, where they face the Detroit Red Wings on Friday and the Florida Panthers on Sunday.

🍻 Celebrate Our Mutual Friend Brewing's 9-year anniversary on Saturday and sip on several special releases for the occasion.

🎁 Shop for Christmas gifts created by local LGBTQ+ artists, jewelers and more this Saturday at the Denver Milk Market's Big HoliGay Bazaar.

🥁 Watch the holiday parade in downtown Golden on Saturday, featuring marching bands, floats, antique cards, the Grinch — and, of course, Santa.

👯‍♀️Go see the Colorado Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker," which got a refresh this year, with new costumes for the dancers.

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