Apr 25, 2024 - Things to Do
Denver weekend guide: Asian Food Week, Black & Gold Day, Sorry Papi
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Dan dan noodles from Olive & Finch. Photo: Courtesy of Lucy Beaugard Photography
This weekend, try some of the best Asian cuisine in Denver, watch Coach Prime and the Buffaloes or enjoy a girls-only reggaeton party.
1. 🥡 Mile High Asian Food Week
Order off secret menus and score discounts during Mile High Asian Food Week.
The big picture: This is your chance to support local Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander businesses and try new cuisines for less.
- This event also coincides with the beginning of AANHPI Heritage Month.
By the numbers: The list of participating restaurants has doubled from last year's inaugural event, from 50 to over 100.
What to try: Soup dumplings and Chinese mooncakes at Yuan Wonton.
- A four-course prix-fixe brunch for $75 at Clayton Hotel's Rising Tiger.
- $15 sticky ribs, Buddha bowl, dan dan noodles or Saigon sammie at Olive & Finch.
When: Sunday through May 4
2. 🏒 Avalanche
- With the series tied 1-1, the Avs will have home ice advantage for the next two games against the Winnipeg Jets. Tickets start at $119
- When: 8pm Friday, 12:30pm Sunday
3. 🪩 Sorry Papi
- Enjoy a girls' night out at this reggaeton party at the Fillmore Auditorium featuring all-female DJs, pink cocktails, a glam area and surprise performances. Tickets start at $20
- When: 10pm Friday
4. 🏈 Black & Gold Day
- Catch Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders and championship boxer Ryan Garcia at Colorado's spring scrimmage. Kickoff is 1pm Saturday at Folsom Field. Tickets are $15
5. 🎵 Lil Wayne
- The Grammy-winning rapper will perform at the CU Events Center 6:30pm Saturday along with YG and BossMan Dlow. Tickets start at $59
6. 🍇 The Big Stir Festival
- Enjoy food and beverages from local vendors at this annual festival honoring women in the hospitality industry. Tickets start at $65
- When: 2–5pm Saturday
- Address: 900 Auraria Parkway
7. 🛻 Monster Jam
- Witness 6-ton monster trucks race, perform stunts and compete for the championship 7pm Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. Tickets start at $30