If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.

Sunday

Brunch with Violet Breeze — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver. Tickets: opheliasdenver.com.

“A Christmas Carol” — 1:30 and 7 p.m., Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard & Arapahoe Street, Denver, $55. 20 and up. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Paint and Wine Party — “Winter Glow,” 4-6 p.m., Sipping N’ Painting Highland, 1331 W. 38th St., Denver, $32.65. Registration required: sippingnpaintinghighland.com.

Bevin Lunda — With Flying’ Hot Saucers, A Lack of Champions & How About No, 5 p.m., Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, $18.50-$23.50. Tickets: larimerlounge.com.

Buck — With Hopefully Soon, Jason Lee Band & Gangstead, 5 p.m., Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, $18.50-$23.50. Tickets: globehall.com.

Ale Potosnak — With Tyler Monroe, The Cookout & Bobby Guard, 5 p.m., Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $18.50-$23.50. Tickets: lost-lake.com.

Kevin Fitzgerald Family Show — 6 p.m., Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, $7-$14. Tickets: comedyworks.com.

Shakedown Street & My Blue Sky — Tributes to The Grateful Dead and Allman Bros., 6 p.m., Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden, $28. Tickets: buffalorosegolden.com.

Charles Blenzig and Simple Math — 6:30 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Brandt Tobler — 7 p.m., Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th St., Denver, $14. Tickets: comedyworks.com.

Denver Blues, Brews & BBQ — 7:30 p.m., Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver; goosetowntavern.com.

Tejon Street Corner Thieves — With Crow Cavalier, 8 p.m., HQ, 60 S. Broadway, Denver, $18 and up. Tickets: hqdenver.com.

2024 NYE Ball Starring STF & Friends — 9 p.m., The Roxy Theatre, 2549 Welton St., Denver, $20 and up. Tickets: theroxydenver.com.

CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette

The Denver Broncos have kicked off against the Cincinnati Bengals with an opportunity to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Unfortunately for the Broncos, the Bengals are fighting for their playoff lives as well.

Here are the playoff scenarios for the Broncos at the start of today.

Denver Broncos playoff scenarios with a win

For the Broncos, it’s simple. Win, and you’re in.

To make things a little simpler, they simply need one win in their final two games. Beat the Bengals today? Next week doesn’t matter.

More: NFL playoff picture Week 17: Chargers clinch berth with rout of Patriots; one spot left in AFC

What happens if the Broncos lose?

If the Broncos lose, they aren’t out of it yet. In that scenario, the Broncos would need to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the season.

An added wrinkle to keep an eye out for in that game is that the Chiefs have already wrapped up the number one seed in the AFC. They may end up sitting some or all of their key starters for part or all of the game.

Additional information

• Broncos record: 9-6
• Bengals record: 7-8
• Channel: NFL Network
• Kickoff time: 2:30 p.m. MST