Memorial Day tribute, Vail Comedy Fest, free breakdancing competition, and more things to do in Denver this weekend

The humorous factor about Vail

Friday-Sunday. Colorado’s rising comedy-fest scene — see latest additions such because the Chief Bicycle & Comedy Fest in Trinidad, or Boulder Comedy Pageant (returning June 23-26) — is increasing once more this weekend with the inaugural Vail Comedy Pageant.

Located in that tony ski village, it’s set to characteristic greater than 30 native and nationwide comics throughout 20 occasions, with a trio of free family-friendly exhibits that includes magic, comedy and animals in Lionshead at Sunbird Park. All the pieces else, from podcast recordings to one-person exhibits and stand-up, happen at numerous venues inside a two-minute stroll of Bridge Avenue Bar in Vail Village, organizers stated.

Two-day passes, for both Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday, are $119-$125, whereas a full-fest move is $169. Takes place Friday, Might 27-Sunday, Might 29. Tickets and extra at vailcomedyfestival.com or eventbrite.com.

All aboard Dinosaur Practice Categorical

Saturday-Sunday. Whereas the Saturday, Might 28, practice rides are already bought out, tickets are nonetheless accessible for the Sunday, Might 29, Dinosaur Practice Categorical rides and occasions at Colorado Railroad Museum. Based mostly on the favored PBS children present “Dinosaur Practice,” children can hope on themed automobiles pulled by a coal-fired steam locomotive, comply with “dinosaur tracks,” and participate in actions from Dinosaur Ridge and Morrison Pure Historical past Museum.

There’s additionally a dinosaur-themed Lego show — and possibilities to construct your individual. 17155 W. forty fourth Ave. in Golden. $10 adults for, $8 seniors, $5 ages 2-17. Members and children below 2 are free. Practice rides are $4 for adults and seniors, $2 ages 2-17. Name 800-365-6263 or go to coloradorailroadmuseum.org for extra.

Memorial Day issues

Saturday. If you happen to’re trying to mark Memorial Day a bit of early, contemplate a conventional tribute to veterans on Saturday, Might 28, on the Colorado Freedom Memorial with Colorado Remembers. Beginning at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, the day options static navy shows (assume navy autos), live shows and excursions of the memorial together with the centerpiece, 10-11 a.m. medal ceremony.

The latter will see the ceremonial laying of wreaths, presentation of metal from the World Commerce Middle Towers, firing of a Howitzer by the Colorado Military Nationwide Guard, tolling of the Honor Bell and extra, in accordance with organizers. Free and open to the general public at 756 Telluride St. in Aurora. coloradofreedommemorial.com

Phamaly’s Large Evening

Thursday. The newly cleaned-up Greek Theater at Civic Middle park is the positioning of the Thursday, June 2, fundraiser for Phamaly Theatre Firm, Denver’s nationally acclaimed, disability-affirmative theater firm.

Its annual, all-ages fundraiser packs numerous leisure into one ticket, with a live performance from hip-hop luminaries Wheelchair Sports activities Camp (WSC), native musician Jeffrey Marshall, and stand-up crusher Christie Buchele. The WSC present marks the act’s first return to the stage since earlier than the pandemic, having written the rating to Phamaly’s “Alice in Wonderland” (the music for which will likely be carried out).

Occasions are at 150 W. 14th St., with meals, drink and extra. Tickets: $30 basic admission or $125 for VIP through phamaly.org/phamalys-big-night-2022.

Additionally downtown: The free-breaking competitors referred to as Pink Bull BC1 at Sculpture Park, simply west of the Denver Performing Arts Advanced, is occurring this weekend. Try among the world’s greatest breakdancers beginning at midday, with the penultimate occasion at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Might 28. It’s household pleasant, too. 1736 Speer Blvd. redbull.com/us-en/occasions/bc-one-america

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