Denver weekend guide: Collab Fest, Spring Bash & Splash, Mike Birbiglia
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Beers at Collaboration Fest. Photo: Courtesy of Collaboration Fest
This weekend in Denver, kick off beer festival season, head to an adult Easter egg hunt or enjoy bluegrass at Winter Park Resort.
1. 🍺 Collaboration Fest
Get ready for the biggest Collaboration Fest yet.
Why it matters: The annual event kicks off beer festival season with some of the state's most unusual brews, all of them collaborations between at least two breweries.
By the numbers: 180 breweries are joining forces to create 145 beers at this year's festival.
What to expect: Learn more about brews like Frequent Flyer and Little Brain Mushy on the updated beer list.
When: 2–6pm (VIP) or 3–6pm (general admission) Saturday
Location: The Westin Westminster
Cost: $40 designated drivers, $65 general admission, $85 VIP
2. 🏀 Nuggets
- In a potential playoff preview, Denver (51-22) will take on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22) 7pm Friday at Ball Arena. Tickets start at $87.
3. 🎤 Mike Birbiglia
- Birbiglia, who is the subject of a new documentary on Peacock, will perform three shows at the Paramount Theatre.
- When: 7pm Friday, 6:30pm and 9pm Saturday
4. 😂 Chris Hardwick
- The comedian and host of NBC's "The Wall" will take the stage at Comedy Works Downtown this weekend. Tickets start at $35.
- When: 7:30pm and 9:45pm Friday, 7:30pm and 9:45pm Saturday
5. 🥚 Adult Easter Egg Hunt
- Hunt for over 100 eggs filled with merch, free beer and a $50 gift card at York Street Yards. Free.
- If you go: Bring your own basket.
- When: Noon–1:30pm Saturday
- Location: Cohesion Brewing Co.
6. 🏳️⚧️ Transgender Day of Visibility
- Celebrate the transgender and gender-diverse community with activities including speed friending, an open mic, resource fair, story booth and educational workshops. Free.
- When: 11am–3pm Saturday
- Location: The Center on Colfax
7. ⚽ Rapids
- Colorado (1-2-2) will host LAFC (2-2-1) at 2pm Saturday and then won't return to Dick's Sporting Goods Park until April 20. Tickets start at $20
8. 🌊 Spring Bash & Splash
- The Big Wonderful takes over Winter Park Resort for a four-weekend long spring party that kicks off Saturday. Enjoy live bluegrass, samples from over 20 breweries and an artisan craft market. Tickets
- Cost: Free to attend; $40 for beer samples
- Hours: 11am–5pm
- Location: Winter Park Resort