Things to do in Denver this weekend, March 28-30
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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland. Photo: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Celebrate the start of baseball season at McGregor Square's free watch party.
State of play: The Colorado Rockies will kick off their season on the road Friday against the Rays in Tampa Bay.
Driving the news: Though the rest of the league kicks off their season Thursday, the Rays got an extra day to prepare the New York Yankees' spring training facility for major league play.
- Tampa Bay is using the Yankees' practice field in Florida temporarily because of damage to Tropicana Field by Hurricane Milton.
What to expect: McGregor Square will have a live DJ during the watch party's first hour, with drink specials, giveaways and an appearance from Rockies' mascot Dinger.
- Veteran pitcher Kyle Freeland will make his fourth Opening Day start for the Rockies, facing Tampa Bay's Ryan Pepiot.
When: 1-10pm Friday, game begins at 2:10pm
What we're watching: Colorado's home opener is April 4 vs. the Athletics.
More weekend events
🎵 Kelsea Ballerini — The five-time Grammy nominee will take the stage at Ball Arena with The Japanese House and MaRynn Taylor 7:30pm Sunday. Tickets start at $51
🏳️⚧️ Transgender Day of Visibility — The Center on Colfax is hosting a celebration for transgender and gender-diverse people featuring an art show, community speakers and performers, gender-affirming haircuts, a documentary screening of "Pink, White, and Blue," and live music noon-4pm Saturday. Free
😂 Drew Lynch — Tickets are still available to see this comedian perform at Comedy Works South Thursday through Saturday. Tickets start at $35
🎭 "Life of Pi" — Catch this three-time Tony-winning play before it leaves town. There are more two matinees and four evening shows Thursday through Sunday at Buell Theatre. Tickets start at $46
👁️Eye To Eye exhibit opening reception — Celebrate the opening of this photo gallery 3–5pm Saturday showcasing portraits of older LGBTQ women by artist and health equity advocate Carey Candrian. Admission is free with museum entry