Denver weekend events: Goldens in Golden, Tim Allen and Nuggets vs. Blazers

🐾 1. Goldens in Golden

Catch the cutest event of the year in Golden this weekend.

What's happening: Hundreds of golden retrievers will gather for "Goldens in Golden," a nationally recognized celebration of National Golden Retriever Day.

Details: People are encouraged to bring their golden retrievers and visit vendors, meet and greet, grab complimentary treats and take photos.

• There will also be a pre-party and after-party at The Golden Mill.

Be smart: Pups that are leashed and well-behaved are preferred.

When: 11am–1pm Saturday

Location: Parfet Park, downtown Golden

Cost: Free

🎶 2. Ben Rector and Cody Fry

• This indie-rock duo will be accompanied by the Colorado Symphony at 7:30pm Thursday and Friday at Boettcher Concert Hall. Tickets from $10–$128.
• Address: 1000 14th St.

🎤 3. Tim Allen

• The "Last Man Standing" star and Denver native will perform stand-up at the Bellco Theatre at 7pm Friday. Tickets start at $75.
• Address: 1100 Stout St.

🌍 4. Step Afrika

• The University of Colorado's Artist Series presents an evening of traditional dances from West and Southern Africa to the styles performed by historically Black fraternities and sororities. Tickets from $24–$94.
• When: 7:30pm Friday
• Location: Macky Auditorium

🎻 5. Black Violin

• The Grammy-nominated duo will take the stage at the Paramount Theatre at 7:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $35.
• Address: 1621 Glenarm Place

🏀 6. Nuggets vs. Blazers

• Nikola Jokić and crew will face the Portland Trail Blazers twice this weekend at Ball Arena before their next big matchup — facing LeBron James and the Lakers in Los Angeles next Thursday.
• When: 7pm Friday and 6:30pm Sunday
• Cost: Starting at $39 Friday and $29 Sunday