Here’s your friendly (and completely subjective) outdoor (and some indoor) events roundup of activities to do over the weekend. For a complete list of events and to submit future events, go to
FYI: this weekend.
When: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday
Where: 250 Columbine Street #150, Denver
Cost: Free
Why you should go: Because Eddie Bauer is friggin’ righteous and has everything you need for outdoors’in. The EB will have free drinks and be giving away free gifts. Also, will be signing autographs. Go meet a legend.
WATCH:
Eric Simonson, right, poses with expedition team members at their Mount Everest base camp in this Nov. 4, 1999 photo. From left, are Lee Meyers, Conrad Anker, Andy Politz, Dave Hahn, Thom Pollard, Jochen Hemmleb (kneeling), Jake Norton, Tap Richards, and Simonson. (Schelleen Scott, Associated Press file)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: Full Circle Yoga (519 Main Street, Longmont)
Cost: Free
Why you should go: An all-level yoga class to show appreciation for our veterans. It’s free for the veterans and their guests, and there will also be some great giveaways.
JUST FOR FUN:
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Pepsi Center (1000 Chopper Circle, Denver)
Cost: $10-80 ()
Why you should go: Lacrosse has predominantly been an East Coast sport for quite some time now, but the rate at which it’s gaining popularity is incredible — Colorado has notably become a hotbed for the sport. Immerse yourself in Western (and Canadian) lacrosse culture.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT:
Colorado forward Sean Pollock lost the ball in the second half vs. the Minnesota Swarm in a playoff game at Pepsi Center, May 5, 2012. (Karl Gehring, Denver Post file)
When: Registration opens 6:30 a.m.; Run begins 8:00 a.m., Saturday
Where: City Park (2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver)
Cost: $55 registration fee
Why you should go: Welp. The weather in Denver this weekend isn’t supposed to be nice. At all. But this is still a great cause, which is exactly why you should go. Show support and raise awareness for people affected by multiple sclerosis.
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Shira Gregory, in front, Julianna Hale, second, and Stacie Knapp in the back, high five runners to encourage them toward the finish line during the 34th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road races, April 24, 2016 in Denver.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday
Where: Aurora History Museum (15051 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora)
Cost: Free
Why you should go: The description on this event said there will be an “Aurora themed birthday cake,” and I have no idea what that means. But it’s cake. Maybe it will just be a big basketball?
JOKE CONTEXT:
STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT:
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday
Where: Oskar Blues Brewing (1800 Pike Road, Unit B, Longmont)
Cost: $25-30 ()
Why you should go: B double E double R U N…. Running, craft beer and Beer Olympics games. THIS IS COLORADO. THIS IS BEER COUNTRY. Sons and daughters of the brew, gather here today to honor your culture. Since drinking so early might weird you out (but probably not), just remember it’s 5 o’clock in Europe while this is going on. And Europeans drink way more than Americans.
FOR THE BEER LOVER:
When: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday (there are more classes throughout May)
Where: 6060 E. Parkway Drive, Commerce City
Cost: $30-45
Why you should go: It’s like a wilderness survival class preparing for something much bigger than an avalanche or stranded on an island.
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When: Check in 9:15 a.m.; Run starts 9:30 a.m, Sunday
Where: Telegraph (295 S. Pennsylvania Street, Denver)
Cost: $25-30 for tickets ()
Why you should go: Run a 5K or 10K. Then eat brunch. The sponsors are amazing as well (Tito’s vodka, Great Divide Brewing, Denver Beer Co., Renegade Brewing and more), so you are sure to have such a delightful time.
