ART
NOW ON VIEW: NKollectiv/EASEL celebrates first year in Englewood with “Connect” Juried Show and a Member Exhibition – 3485 S. Broadway January 2026 marks one year since artist and gallerist Nicole Korbe moved to 3485 S. Broadway, establishing EASEL as a new art hub for Downtown Englewood, and moving her four-year-old gallery, NKollectiv, in as an anchor for the space. In celebration of this exciting year and the talented artists who helped create a dynamic, welcoming atmosphere, they are inviting the community to enjoy two exhibitions and a chance to win a gift certificate to the gallery! The juried show will offer a People’s Choice Award based on voting by the public. Visitors can vote throughout the run of the exhibition and can enter a drawing for a $250 gallery gift certificate. The drawing will take place during the closing reception on February 14; entrants need not be present to win. Colorado artists were invited to enter work exploring the theme of “connection” in its most expansive sense. The first year was a positive one for Nkollectiv and EASEL, marked by creative growth and community engagement. Ten NKollectiv artists were featured in semi-solo exhibitions, and work by over 80 guest artists was showcased. Classes in drawing, watercolor, painting, collage, and encaustic were taught, and visitors participated live demonstrations and interactive art-making experiences.
NOW ON VIEW: DEBORAH JACK: THE HAUNTING OF ESTUARIES…AN (AFTER)MATH OF CONFLUENCE – MCA Deborah Jack’s solo exhibition (her first in Colorado) includes a dynamic, six-channel video installation featuring tumbling waters and fauna from the shorelines of four geographically distant places: Maine, Louisiana, Brazil (Belém), and the island of St. Maarten. Entitled a sea desalts, creeping in the collapse… in the expanse…a rhizome looks for reason… whispers an elegy instead, 2024, this installation offers a meditation on the dynamic nature of coastlines and humanity’s relationship to water. Jack is a multidisciplinary artist whose artistic practice includes video installation, photography, and text. She engages a variety of strategies for mining the intersections of histories, cultural memory, ecology, and climate change. For her exhibition at MCA Denver, Jack’s photography and videos combine footage from the coastline of Jack’s home of St. Maarten with the shores of York, Maine and the shorelines of Louisiana’s Lake Peigneur (a lake created by a man-made disaster), as well as Louisiana’s Neptune Pass and Quarantine Bay (areas of the Mississippi delta where the land made from river sediment continues to rebuild despite human interventions). These shifting edges of where the water meets the land underscores the limitations of humans’ ability to control nature.
NOW ON VIEW: Southwest Impressions: Prints from the Barbara J. Thompson Collection – Denver Art Museum Southwest Impressions: Prints from the Barbara J. Thompson Collection, on view in the Western American Art galleries, highlights works on paper by artists who lived or traveled in the American Southwest during the late 1800s and first half of the 1900s, drawing inspiration from the region’s unique landscapes, people, architecture, and animals. The exhibition celebrates Barbara J. Thompson’s collection of over 100 prints gifted to the Petrie Institute of Western American Art (PIWAA) in 2024 in honor of her grandfather, the printmaker C. A. Seward. Southwest Impressions acknowledges the important role of printmaking in western American art, particularly during the first half of the 20th century. Presented in two rotations of around fifty prints each, visitors will be guided through a range of print processes including intaglio, block printing, lithography, and serigraphy.
NOW ON VIEW: OPENING EXHIBITION – Space Gallery Featuring work by Jared Hankins: Alpenglow, Michael Burnett: Memories of a Foreign Land, Yvette Weijergang: Ingrained By Nature. Space Gallery – 400 Santa Fe Drive. 303-993-3321 www.spacegallery.org
MUSIC
FEBRUARY 14: Snow Day at The Lovers Fest with Kevin?, Ember, Planet Claire & Freaky Stella – Aggie Theatre Blending punk energy with dreamy alternative and noise-rock textures, Snow Day channels the spirit of Sonic Youth and Julie with jagged guitars, raw emotion, and a sound that’s uniquely theirs. Hailing from the vibrant FoCo music community, they’ve been tearing it up at local fests and DIY shows. Don’t miss this explosive set from one of Colorado’s most exciting up-and-coming bands!
MARCH 1: Dropkick Murphys – Mission Ballroom Leading into their 30th anniversary, The Dropkick Murphys continue to receive critical acclaim for their authentic, working-class Celtic punk sound. Their 2025 album For the People is praised for balancing, political, and personal themes.
MARCH 13: Jeff Tweedy with Lian Kazar – Ogden Theatre Jeff Tweedy’s Twilight Override tour is a collaborative, family-centric affair, featuring a tight, multi-instrumental band that brings the 30-song album to life with intimate, “acousticish” arrangements and rich harmonies. Critics praised the show for its warm, conversational tone.
COMEDY
AVAILABLE NOW: Marcello Hernández: American Boy – Netflix In his debut Netflix special, SNL’s Marcello Hernández shares his Latino roots, from unhinged family dance-offs to his mom’s unforgettable life lessons.
FILM
FEBRUARY 13: Wuthering Heights – In Select Theatres Wuthering Heights is an upcoming romantic drama film written and directed by Emerald Fennell, offering a bold new take on Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel. The story centers on the intense and turbulent love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, played by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, unfolding across the windswept Yorkshire moors where passion, revenge, and heartbreak collide. Known for her daring, genre bending work in Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, Fennell brings her distinctive voice and provocative sensibility to the adaptation, promising a visually striking and emotionally charged cinematic experience. The film is set for release on February 13, 2026.
FEBRUARY 13: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die – In Select Theatres A man (Sam Rockwell) claiming to be from the future takes the patrons of an iconic Los Angeles diner hostage in search of unlikely recruits in a quest to save the world. Still, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is a strange, satirical ride; it’s part sci-fi comedy and part societal eulogy. It’s funny, disturbing, and deeply relevant, capturing the absurdity of our times with a smirk and a sigh. Verbinski hasn’t made a film this sharp in years, and Rockwell reminds us why he’s one of the best at juggling comedy and despair in a single breath. ar tale.
MARCH 6: The Bride – In Select Theatres Set in 1930s Chicago, The Bride is a gothic reimagining of the Frankenstein myth directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. When visionary scientist Dr. Euphronious, played by Christian Bale, brings a murdered young woman back to life to serve as a companion for Frankenstein’s monster, portrayed by Jessie Buckley, the experiment sparks consequences far beyond his control. What begins as a quest for connection becomes a provocative exploration of identity, autonomy, and desire, challenging everything its creators believed possible.
MARCH 11: The Optimist – In Select Theatres Based on a true story, THE OPTIMIST follows Holocaust survivor Herbert Heller and the unlikely friendship that transforms two lives. At 15, Herbert escaped the Auschwitz-Birkenau death march, carrying the weight of silence for six decades. When he finally breaks that silence, he forms a life-saving bond with Abby, a troubled teenager confronting her own pain. Together, they discover hope, healing, and the transformative power of being truly seen. The film not only extends the reach of [its subject’s] story beyond his own ability to tell it, but clearly honors his belief that how to connect is as important as the connection itself. There’s a lot of heavy stuff to deal with here, but the movie still provides a majestic and hopeful feeling by the end.
THEATRE
THRU FEBRUARY 22: Water For Elephants – Buell Theatre The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.
EVENTS
FEBRUARY 14: Lunar New Year Market – Denver Botanic Gardens Step into the Year of the Horse with a season of immersive cultural experiences. Our Lunar New Year programs bring the stories, artistry and time-honored practices of Asian communities to life through vibrant art, storytelling and community connection. Join us in welcoming the new year with joy, prosperity and community at this special market presented on select days in celebration of Lunar New Year. Community organizations across the Denver metro area are invited to help celebrate the Year of the Horse by presenting curated activities. Find out if your organization is eligible and learn how to participate by emailing community@botanicgardens.org. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FEBRUARY 14 – MARCH 29: Family Ties: Continuing the Creative Legacy – Arvada Center for the Arts Family Ties celebrates the unique bonds that shape artistic legacy. Through the work of twenty creative families whose practices are shaped by their familial connections, Family Ties highlights the powerful interplay of nature and nurture in shaping each person’s creative journey. A broad spectrum of creative practices is represented, spanning visual arts, filmmaking, brewing, choreography, architecture, music, and more. The exhibition explores the intricate relationship between family and creative expression, showcasing how skills, values, and visions are passed down across generations.
FEBRUARY 21: Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy – Paramount Theatre Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY is the all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect. Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature reality-twisting illusions, Carbonaro delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker? WONDERBOY is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick, and reality doesn’t stand a chance.
FEBRUARY 21 – MARCH 29: Ms. Destiny – Women’s History Museum Throughout history Colorado women have forged opportunity out of scarcity as they created lives they desired. The Center for Colorado Women’s History Newest Exhibition, Ms. Destiny, highlights the stories of seven unique and resilient Colorado women who took fate into their hands, overcame barriers, and defined their realities. Through the lenses of relationship, financial access and occupation, and presentation, Ms. Destiny explores the self-determination and tenacity of women in the Centennial State.
MARCH 6-15: Denver Restaurant Week – Denver For two decades, Visit Denver’s Denver Restaurant Week has been serving up a much-anticipated experience for locals and visitors alike to celebrate the city’s thriving culinary scene with restaurants now helmed by Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs. Denver has quickly become a dining destination for foodies. You’ll find plenty of fine dining options at chef-owned eateries, along with cuisine from around the globe at our gourmet food halls and markets, and fresh, local ingredients like green chile and Colorado beef and lamb. Denver Restaurant Week will showcase the creative, exciting menus that diners have come to expect – with both to-go and in-person options. There will be four price points: $25, $35, $45, and $55 for a multi-course meal
MARCH 7: No Man’s Land Film Festival – 2644 West 32nd Avenue As the premier all-women + genderqueer adventure film festival, No Man’s Land Film Festival has celebrated the full scope of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film since 2015. Based out of Denver, CO, NMLFF meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women + gender-nonconforming communities in pursuit of the radical. We are a collaboration of humans who are deeply engaged in enhancing the feminine presence in the outdoor adventure arena. The goal of this festival is to connect like-minded individuals who are action-oriented, wish to support a shared vision of gender equality, have a desire to experience their passions and environments through a uniquely feminine lens — and above all, love adventure.