Sep 19, 2024 - Things to Do
Denver weekend guide: Red Bull breaking competition, Larry David, Festival Del Sol
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Red Bull BC One breaking competition in Denver. Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull
This weekend, grab a front row seat to Denver's breaking scene, spend an evening with the co-creator of "Seinfeld" or take Latin dance lessons in Boulder.
1. 👟 Red Bull BC One
Cheer on local b-boys and b-girls as the Red Bull BC One Cypher West returns to Denver this weekend.
Why it matters: Organizers claim this is the world's largest global breaking competition.
How it works: 24 breakers will battle their way through a one-on-one knockout bracket.
- The winners will compete in this year's national final in Los Angeles and potentially the world final in Rio de Janeiro.
What they're saying: Denver native and B-girl Asia One will be on the judges' panel.
- "Denver has a strong breaking scene. There are two or three spaces, like Bboy Factory, that offer high-level instruction, as well as places the community comes to practice," she tells Axios.
When: 6pm Friday at Temple Nightclub
- All ages are welcome
2. 🎤 Larry David
- The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star will kick off his 10-city tour with special guest Peyton Manning at a sold-out show.
- When: 7pm Friday Paramount Theatre
3. 🍺 Oktoberfest happenings
- Indulge in German beer, food and culture at free celebrations kicking off this weekend, including Rhein Haus in LoDo and Prost Brewing in Highlands Ranch.
4. 🎃 Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns
- Welcome the spooky season at Hudson Gardens. Walk through a glowing trail of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins while enjoying bites from local food trucks, themed beverages and DIY s'mores.
- When: 7-10pm Friday-Nov. 2
Tickets are $19 for kids and $24 for adults
5. 💃🏻 "Raices"
- This folk dance and music performance by Flamenco Denver will be held at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
- When: 7:30pm Saturday
6. ☀️ Festival Del Sol
- Boulder's Chautauqua Auditorium is hosting a celebration of Latin culture with live music, food, dance lessons, family activities, guided hikes and games.
- When: Noon-5pm Sunday
7. 🍻 Brews and Barrels
- Taste a variety of beers from over 20 local breweries along with food and live entertainment at The Orchard Town Center.
- If you go: Proceeds benefit Adaptive Adventures, a nonprofit that gives people with disabilities access to outdoor activities.
- When: 4-8pm Saturday
8. 🎵 New Edition
- All six members of the multiplatinum singing group will perform at Red Rocks.
- When: 8pm Sunday