Explore a Lego wonderland — and more weekend things to do
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Emperor penguins made from Legos are among the many statues on display as part of the "Brick Planet" exhibition. Photo: Courtesy of Imagine and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
If you've ever wondered what Earth might look like built from Lego bricks, now's your chance to find out.
The big picture: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science debuts "Brick Planet" on Friday — a new exhibition that reimagines the world's ecosystems with Lego sculptures.
- Behind the creations is award-winning artist and author Sean Kenney, whose work has toured globally. He's also known for guest judging on the TV competition "Lego Masters."
Zoom in: More than 1.5 million Lego pieces make up intricate sculptures of coral reefs, wild forests and iconic species like emperor penguins, polar bears and monarch butterflies.
What they're saying: The exhibition "offers a fantastic window into how organisms live and work together through symbiosis — and it does so in a way that's engaging and fun for all ages," Bridget Chalifour, the museum's exhibition curator, said in a statement.
If you go: "Brick Planet" is included with general admission.
- It runs through May 3, 2026.
More things to do this weekend
🎻 Grammy-nominated artist Andrew Bird joins the Colorado Symphony for a one-night only performance Thursday at Boettcher Concert Hall. Tickets start at $42.50.
❄️ The 46th annual Mile High Holiday Market at the University of Denver Gates Field House runs Friday through Sunday and features festive finds from local vendors — perfect for a head start on holiday shopping. Tickets are $10.
🎄 The Shops at Northfield Plaza will host its inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, featuring a 36-foot tree and dazzling walk-through tunnel. The event includes free hot cocoa, live carolers and a Santa meet-and-greet. Free.
🎤 Kevin Nealon, the Emmy- and SAG-nominated actor and comedian known for his roles on "Saturday Night Live" and "Weeds," brings his stand-up to Comedy Works South for multiple shows Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $45.
💎 The International Gem & Jewelry Show at the Stockyards Event Center, running Friday through Sunday, allows shoppers to skip the middleman and buy directly from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Tickets start at $6.
🏒 The University of Denver Pioneers hit the ice against their longtime rivals — the Colorado College Tigers — in a showdown Friday night at Magness Arena. Tickets start at $32.
🤠 Denver Fashion Week is bringing back its Western runway show Saturday at the Brighton. Tickets start at $54.66.
🇯🇵 Genki Bar, a Tokyo-themed pop-up bar by Death & Co, is open until Nov. 29 inside the Ramble Hotel. Expect neon lights, Japanese vinyl records, craft cocktails and snacks like Pocky and yuzu mochi.
Don't miss out: It's your last chance to catch "The Lion King" at the Buell Theatre and the final weekend of Denver Arts Week celebrations across the city.