Things to do around Denver and beyond this weekend

🏀 Denver Nuggets (Thursday): Catch Nikola Jokić and crew face off at 7pm against the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena. Tickets start at $14.

🎵 Billy Strings (Friday-Sunday): This Bluegrass prodigy brings his lightning-fast picking and soulful tunes to the big stage at Ball Arena. Tickets start at $55.

🐂 79th Annual Steer at the Brown Palace (Friday): This time-honored tradition brings the National Western Stock Show's Grand Champion Steer down the red carpet into the nine-story atrium lobby. Free with reservation.

🧊 International Snow Sculpture Championships (all weekend): Stroll through Breckenridge's icy art gallery where teams carve massive snow blocks into jaw-dropping sculptures. Free with reservation.

🥃 Denver Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (Saturday): Sip and savor a curated selection of whiskeys at Zeppelin Station. Tickets vary.

🎞️ Denver Jewish Film Festival (all weekend): Celebrate Jewish culture and storytelling with films showcasing history, resilience and humanity at the JCC's Mizel Arts and Culture Center. Tickets vary.

⚾️ Rockies Fest 2025 (Saturday): Die-hard baseball fans, gear up for autographs, Q&As and a behind-the-scenes look at Coors Field. Tickets start at $15.

🐍 Lunar New Year on Havana Street (Sunday): Welcome the Year of the Snake with lion dances, music, food trucks and family-friendly fun in Aurora.

🏃‍♀️ Polar Bear 5K (Sunday): Lace up your sneakers and embrace the chill at Wash Park. Adult tickets are $44.