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. πΊ 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: 2β6pm (VIP) or 3β6pm (general admission) Saturday
Location: The Westin Westminster
Cost: $40 designated drivers, $65 general admission, $85 VIP
2. π 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. π€ 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. π 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. π₯ 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: Noonβ1:30pm Saturday
- Location: Cohesion Brewing Co.
6. π³οΈββ§οΈ 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: 11amβ3pm Saturday
- Location: The Center on Colfax
7. β½ 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. π 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: 11amβ5pm
- Location: Winter Park Resort
