Discover Denver’s top weekend events every Thursday, curated by the Denver Gazette. Immerse yourself in cultural experiences and entertainment options throughout the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected].

SATURDAY

Denver ice sculptors will begin their creative work on four blocks of ice at a time at 3 p.m. Saturday, creating 6-foot-tall holiday scenes Afterwards, spectators can experience the “Saw Duel” competition on smaller ice scenes from 4 to 5 p.m Ice sculptures This ends when the ice melts. The Northfield stores, 8340 Northfield Blvd. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on site, Elsa and Olaf. shopatnorthfield.com/events.

SATURDAY

There is music everywhere in the world, including Union Station in Denver Make Music Day. A tradition since 1982, it begins on December 21st in 1,000 cities in 120 countries and is open to anyone who wants to make music in city centers, parks and their neighborhoods at the same time. Then participants also add events throughout the year. All ages, all music levels, all instruments, just the love of music. Locally, it’s Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Union Station’s Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., denverunionstation.com/events/make-music-day-concert-series-at-denver-union-station

THURSDAY-FRIDAY

Ullr, the god of snow, has been working quite well this year, which means both Colorado Ice Castles could plan openings days before Christmas. Cripple Creek is the first, on Thursday, and the newest cold attraction, in Eagle, is Friday. The walk-through, frozen mazes with colored lights are touted as “whimsical, fairytale-like environments.” Tickets $29, $23 for ages 4 to 11 at icecastles.com.

FRIDAY-TUESDAY

A family vacation special, with performances especially for young people, Cirque Dreams Holidaze takes over the Bellco Theater with legendary circus aerial acts, circus acts and more, complemented by seasonal music, toy soldiers, reindeer, penguins and storybook characters. Tickets $44-$160: bellcotheatre.com/events

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Stars of the Central City Opera perform the one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti “Amahl and the Night Visitors 2024” This weekend at Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, 1660 Sherman St., Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $42, $12 for children 17 and under. centralcityopera.org/tickets-amahl-and-the-night-visitors.

SATURDAY

Lots of laughs await at this irreverent comedy improv night for adults. The Second City: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Sweater.” Make fun of office parties, classic romantic movies and everything else. Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Parsons Theater, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, Northglenn. Tickets range from $36 to $40 at ci.ovationtix.com/36492/produktion/1199518?performanceId=11462515. Watch this Second City production at Lone Tree on Sunday: lonetreeartscenter.org/series/2024-2025-main-stage-season

SATURDAY

A holiday tradition, Klezfest celebrates with music from around the world and headliners including Rabbi Joe Black and Steve Brodsky, Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe and Mishmish, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mercury Café, 2199 California St., $34. Limited tickets are still available: tinyurl.com/MMKlezfest24; mercurycafe.com/event/klezfest.

SATURDAY

Hike, make s’mores, and burn the Yule log on the longest, darkest night of the year. winter solstice, 6-8 p.m., Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood. $5. Registration: tinyurl.com/h4ku5525.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

The holiday series takes place this weekend in the Belmar District Downtown Lakewood Holiday BAZAAR, 439 S. Upham Street, opening at 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Craft vendors, fashion trucks, lots of pop-up bars, entertainment and lots of craziness. Free. Buy and get tickets at tinyurl.com/z2ncjknx

SATURDAY

Watch a movie with your own goat and maybe do some yoga while you’re at it Goatflix & Chill: Eleven Saturday at The Orchard Town Center, 14644 Orchard Parkway, Suite 900, Westminster. From 7 to 9 p.m., Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga offers the film with a goat night for $15 to $20. theorchardtowncenter.com/event/goatflix-chill-4