Axios Denver Weekender

March 20, 2026
Hello! It's Esteban with a rundown of this year's Denver March Powwow.
π§ Sounds like: "Wovoka" by Redbone
Today's newsletter is 546 words β a 2-minute read.
1 big thing: Powwow celebrates 50th anniversary
The Denver March Powwow marks its golden anniversary this weekend by welcoming more than 1,600 dancers from nearly 100 tribes across the country.
Why it matters: What started as a youth-focused celebration has evolved into one of the largest gatherings of its kind, with Indigenous peoples from 38 states and three Canadian provinces planning to attend this year.
State of play: The three-day event is freckled with dancing, singing, drumming and readings. Genuine Native American arts, crafts and food will also be available.
Other highlights include a reading by Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation author Joelle Bearstail, and a history of Native American cuisine presented by chef and author Lois Ellen Frank and DinΓ© chef Walter Whitewater.
- The Grand Entry β featuring hundreds of dancers streaming into the Denver Coliseum arena β starts tomorrow at 11am.
What they're saying: "Not only is it an event that is significant for the tribal people, but also is a mechanism to educate the non-tribal members of the variety of different cultures," Powwow president Ken LaDeaux tells us.
If you go: The Denver Powwow runs tomorrow though Sunday at the Denver Coliseum (4600 Humboldt St.)
- Tickets start at $7 per day βΒ or $20 for a three-day pass β and can be purchased online or at the door.
- Children six and younger get in free.
2. More fun for the weekend
π The Denver Nuggets will host Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors tomorrow evening at Ball Arena. Starting at $43.
π Comedian Chelsea Handler brings her tour to downtown Denver's Paramount Theatre tomorrow night. Starting at $203.
π₯ The Four Seasons Hotel Denver will host Clicquot in the Snow on Saturday, an upscale aprΓ¨s experience at the rooftop Alpine Lounge. Starting at $65.
π The 2026 Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival starting tomorrow in Denver will screen films, host community conversations and offer other special events highlighting Asian and Asian Pacific American communities. Prices vary.
πΊπ½ The Gothic Theatre in Englewood hosts a "Heated Rivalry"-inspired dance party, featuring 2010s era music. Starting at $35.
3. New "Peaky Blinders" and more streaming premieres
Here are a few new titles you don't want to miss this week:
"Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" β available tomorrow on Netflix
- Gang leader Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) returns for the movie after six seasons of the British period drama.
"Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat" β available tomorrow on Prime Video
- The unexpectedly sweet show that first followed one regular guy who unknowingly starred on a sitcom with a number of paid actors is back.
"Imperfect Women" β available now on Apple TV+
- Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara are the titular stars of this thriller that takes off after one of the three friends is found dead.
"Wicked: For Good" β available tomorrow on Peacock
- If you're a musicals fan, you might be saying thank goodness for the ability to stream the film β and a sing-along version β from home.
"BTS the Comeback Live" β available 7am ET Saturday on Netflix
- The K-pop band members are back, after completing mandatory military service, and celebrating the global premiere of their new album, Arirang.
π΄ John is reading Outside magazine's travel award winners.
π₯³ Esteban is headed to Bennett to celebrate his high school friend's 36th birthday.
Thanks to Gigi Sukin for editing.
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