Tracy Morgan, King Tut and Latin Fashion Week!

September 22, 2022

TODAY/TONIGHT, Thursday, September 22

TRACY MORGAN – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Morgan has headlined across the country and abroad on various tours and festivals. He was first introduced to television audiences in his role as “Hustle Man” on the hit comedy series Martin. He went on to join Saturday Night Live in 1996 where he appeared for seven seasons and created such memorable characters as “Astronaut Jones” and “Brian Fellows.”

Morgan is known for his role in the hit NBC, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning, 30 Rock. He received an Emmy Nomination in the Supporting Actor category for his work on the show and was nominated multiple years for the Supporting Actor NAACP Image Award. He can currently be seen on the No Disrespect stand-up tour nationwide. Most recently, Morgan can be seen in four seasons of TBS’ The Last OG and Amazon’s Coming 2 America alongside Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler.

Denver Comedy Works, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
9:45 p.m. 
Tickets: $50
720-274-6800

ANDREW SANTINO: TITO CHEETO TOUR
Andrew Santino stars in FX’s most watched comedy series, DAVE along side Lil’ Dicky. Santino starred in the Showtime series, I’m Dying Up Here exec produced by Jim Carey and directed by Jonathan Levine. He also appeared in Game Over Man written and produced by The Workaholics crew. Previously, Santino was the star of ABC’s comedy Mixology. Andrew co-hosts the very popular podcast Bad Friends with comedian Bobby Lee. He also has his own solo podcast Whiskey Ginger and both combined accumulate upwards of a million downloads per week. 

Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl., Denver
7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 
Tickets: $29.50-$39.50
303-623-0106

Thursday-Sunday, September 22-25

RED ROAD PROJECT
“The Red Road Project” is a collaboration between photographer Carlotta Cardana and writer Danielle SeeWalker, which explores Native American identities, stories and experiences through a first-person narrative while depicting an accurate representation of American Indian people living in 21st century, post-colonial America. This ongoing project highlights often untold, positive stories of resilience within Indian Country. These stories cover vast topics and touchpoints from past to present, including a highlight on the Colorado Native community. This passion project is a decades-long body of work and includes photography, video and archival images and documents.

McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., 3^rd Floor, Denver
Daily 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
FREE
Info: 720-865-5570

MO ALEXANDER: “SLAP THE STUPID!”
When Mo Alexander hits the stage, it’s clear that you’re in the hands of a man who knows what he’s doing. With comedy influences such as Bill Hicks, Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor, Mo combines intelligence and debauchery into a product that is just as funny as it is important. Mo Alexander has been featured on Comedy Central’s Kevin Hart’s, Hart of the City. In September of 2019, Mo Alexander made history by becoming the first comedian ever to record an album at the world famous Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Mo Possum Blues dropped August 12, 2022.

Mo Alexander takes all of life’s absurdities and creates a night of hysterical laughter. Not for the faint of heart or mind! Watching Mo Alexander is a night of hilarity and mischief that one won’t soon forget. He always tries to leave you with the underlying message,” I’m trying to save the world, one comedy show at a time.” After a night with Mo, you realize that not only were you entertained, you’re changed. You have a mission: “Slap the stupid!”

Denver Comedy Works, 1226 15th Street Denver
Thurs., 8:00 p.m., Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 
Tickets: $16-$24
303-595-3637

KING TUT – IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
100 years ago the boy king’s tomb was discovered. This summer, celebrate the anniversary by venturing into the valley of the kings at immersive King Tut!

The ground-breaking immersive king tut experience takes you on a mythical journey through the Egyptian afterlife! As pharaoh, Tutankhamun is the sun of his nation. In this immersive experience, you will follow him on his journey through the underworld – will he triumph and bring his people eternal light and prosperity? Immerse yourself! Experience ancient Egypt like never before and unravel the myths and legends at immersive King Tut! (Exhibit opens 15 minutes before the first entry time of the day and closes 20 minutes after the start time of last entry time of the day. For entry time please see the ticketing calendar.)

Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St., Denver
Various Times
Tickets: $22-$33

Friday, September 23

LATIN FASHION WEEK 
As Colorado continues to welcome more people from various parts of the nation and the world each year, Latin Fashion Week Colorado was created to honor the rich diversity in our creative community, not only from the Americas but also from Europe, Africa and Asia. Designers from across the Latino diaspora – Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, México, Venezuela and Colombia will present to the public their clothing creations on a runway created exclusively for the event. This will be a unique fashion show that showcase diversity, culture and fashion from around the world.

Norberto ‘Beto’ Mojardin, designer, hair stylist and artist is the founder and the organizer of the annual event. Originally from Mexico, his goal, since the launch in 2019, is to break stereotypes of the Latino community and raise awareness for its variety of identities.

This year’s theme is entitled Corn Husk Seed.

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7111 E. Academy Blvd., Denver
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$150

TRIBUTE TO STEVEN SONDHEIM PREVIEW
The Colorado Symphony’s Imagination Series begins with a Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, celebrating one the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater. From the mind of Mary-Mitchell Campbell, the Music Director behind numerous Broadway shows including Mean Girls, The Prom, My Love Letter to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Tuck Everlasting, Sweeney Todd, and more, this program will feature some of Sondheim’s greatest works from broadway hits like A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods.

Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: FREE!

Friday-Sunday, September 23-25

DISNEY, STAR WARS, MARVEL ART EXPO
There will be multiple exhibits of Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Anime, Harry Potter and parody art on display featuring a variety of artists and available to purchase at affordable pricing along with Show Specials. Original oil on canvas paintings will also be available for purchase. Cosplayers, princesses, princes, wizards, witches, superheroes and Jedi of all ages are welcome to attend. And Yes, it’s free!

Colorado Convention Center, 700 14^th St., Denver
5:00-9:00 p.m.
FREE
Info: 303-228-8016

RECESS STREET FEST
Recess Street Fest returns to LoHi September 23rd – 25th. This will be a tidal wave of energy in Denver’s most lifted neighborhood. Street Fest is all-embracing, welcoming families, couples, die-hard music lovers, and food truck connoisseurs. Local and national acts will take stage throughout the weekend covering a wide variety of artistry including CeeLo Green, Otis Taylor, The Grouch & Eligh, G.Love & Special Sauce, The Railbenders, Conjunto Colores and the Truckadours – something for everybody! This isn’t a party, this is Recess Street Fest 2022. See you there!

LoHi, 2715 17^th St., Denver
12:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$135

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Billed as a musical within a comedy, this co-production with Performance Now depicts what happens when a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album and the characters come to life! Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another in a hilarious musical farce.

Vintage Theater, Nickelson Auditorium, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-38
Phone: 303-856-7830

THE PIANO TEACHER
Retired piano teacher Mrs. K lives a quiet life in her small suburban town. She whiles away her time reminiscing about her late husband and the children she taught long ago. Then one day, she finds herself compelled to call her old students, but is it out of loneliness or some other, darker need? This regional premiere, written by Julia Cho, is playing in the Bond-Trimble Theatre.

Vintage Theater, Bond Trimble Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora
Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-34
Phone: 303-856-7830

NEWSICAL THE MUSICAL!
Direct from New York – the fifth longest running musical in Off-Broadway history is coming to Denver! Winner of the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, NEWSical is the hilarious, ever-evolving, always changing, up-to-the-minute musical comedy of all the news that’s fit to spoof. Through sketches, parodies, and original music, NEWSical tackles everything from the lowest depths of reality television to the highest office in the land. “Watching the news these days, it’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry…Newsical makes it easy to laugh!” – New York Post

DCPA, Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St, Denver
Thurs.-Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30-74

THE CHINESE LADY
Intriguing, powerful, and based on a true story, The Chinese Lady is a play unlike anything you’ve seen before. The year is 1834 and 14-year-old Afong Moy is the first Chinese woman mainland America has ever seen. For a fee, spectators watch her eat shrimp and vegetables with chopsticks in an “exotic” habitat. They watch her walk. They gawk at her tiny bound feet. But she is honored to share her culture in a land bustling with opportunity.

Her translator, protector, and only interlocutor is Atung, a Chinese man who has been living in America for decades. Under the watchful eyes of Atung and the viewing public, Afong grows up and tours the U.S. as part of a traveling sideshow. Together, our two protagonists make poetic, pithy observations about culture, imperialism, and western philosophy as they watch a young nation struggle to define itself. Visually stunning and undeniably clever, The Chinese Lady shines a light on parts of our history that aren’t so black-and-white.

DCPA, Singleton Theatre, 1101 13th St, Denver
Thurs.-Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30-74

Saturday, September 24

TRIBUTE TO STEVEN SONDHEIM
The Colorado Symphony’s Imagination Series begins with a Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, celebrating one the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater. From the mind of Mary-Mitchell Campbell, the Music Director behind numerous Broadway shows including Mean Girls, The Prom, My Love Letter to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Tuck Everlasting, Sweeney Todd, and more, this program will feature some of Sondheim’s greatest works from broadway hits like A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into the Woods.

Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$90

Next Week: Friday-Saturday, September 30-October 1

FALL PLANT & BULB SALE
The best spring gardens start during the fall! At this year’s Fall Plant & Bulb Sale enjoy a wide variety of standard and specialty bulbs, seeds, and plants grown right here at the Gardens as you stroll amid the late summer blooms.

Important Details:
-Arrive early for the best selection.
-Bring your own wagon, cart or bags to transport your bulbs and plants.
-Members receive 10 percent off all purchases.
-Members-only shopping is available from 8-9 a.m. on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Reservations are required.
-Last entry is 4 p.m., grounds cleared when sale ends at 5 p.m.

Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Admission: $11-$15
720-865-3500

The Arts, Music and More Near Southshore!

Enjoy Life at the Lake in the master-planned community of Southshore—and find all sorts of  entertainment within easy reach! You can personalize your living space – just check out the beautiful model homes from Richmond American Homes and Century Communities. It’s easy to picture yourself in your own new home here, priced from the $700s.