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Staind Concert
Date: Tues. Dec. 2, 2008
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 6:30 p.m.
What: Staind takes a stand in this show for ages 16 and up.
Cost: Tickets are $42.50 for general admission.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Trail of Lights Display
Date: Wed. Dec. 3, 2008 - Sun. Jan. 4, 2008
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Time: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. daily
What: The nature preserve springs to life with more than one million lights in the winter.
Cost: $9 for adults, $6 for children and $7 for seniors.
Contact: 303-220-7000
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concert
Date: Wed. Dec. 3, 2008
Location: The Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The orchestra treks to Denver for a holiday concert.
Cost: Tickets are $36 - $51.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Fri. Dec. 5, 2008
Location: Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-973-3705
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Fri. Dec. 5, 2008
Location: Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
What: Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr.
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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Sat. Dec. 6, 2008
Location: 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Sun. Dec. 7, 2008
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-322-7009
- Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Sun., Dec. 7, 2008
Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
Time: 2:05 p.m.
What: The Broncos game will be broadcast on CBS.
Cost: Tickets are $39 - $377.50.
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Oasis Concert
Date: Mon. Dec. 8, 2008
Location: Broomfield Event Center
Time: 7 p.m.
What: Oasis presents special guests Ryan Adams and the Cardinals.
Cost: Tickets are $38 - $72.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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High School Musical: The Ice Tour Opening Night
Date: Wed. Dec. 10, 2008
Location: Denver Coliseum
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Your favorite Disney high schoolers grace the ice in matinee and evening performances from Dec. 10 - 14, 2008.
Cost: Tickets are $15 - $75.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
- "Jersey Boys" Opening Night
Date: Thurs. Dec. 11, 2008
Location: The Buell Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Frankie Valli's rise to fame is chronicled in this new musical. Not intended for children under 12 years old.
Cost: Tickets are $40 - $115.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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Zoo Lights Display
Date: Fri. Dec. 12, 2008 - Sun. Jan. 4, 2008
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily
What: The zoo transforms into a wild haven for sparkling animal shapes. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children and $6 for seniors.
Contact: 303-376-4800
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra: A Colorado Christmas
Date: Fri. Dec. 12, 2008
Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The CSO holds several performances from Dec. 12 - Dec. 14, 2008.
Cost: Tickets are $15 - $73
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Celtic Thunder Concert
Date: Fri. Dec. 12, 2008
Location: Wells Fargo Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The Irish boy band comes to the Mile High City.
Cost: $37.50 - $57.50
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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The Black Crowes Concert
Date: Sat. Dec. 13, 2008
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The Black Crowes star in this 16-and-up show.
Cost: Tickets are $39.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Neil Diamond Concert
Date: Wed. Dec. 17, 2008
Location: The Pepsi Center
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Neil Diamond brings his classic sound to Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $25.50 - $110.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Warrant Concert
Date: Fri. Dec. 19, 2008
Location: The Grizzly Rose
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The original hair band is back in this 18-and-up sow.
Cost: Tickets are $15.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Black Christmas 2008 Concert
Date: Sat. Dec. 20, 2008
Location: The Gothic Theatre
Time: 6:30 p.m.
What: If you're dreaming of a Black Christmas, check out this show at the Gothic with LSP, Real Soundz, Primos and Flo Pain.
Cost: Tickets are $10.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Denver Brass O Holy Night Concert
Date: Sun. Dec. 21, 2008
Location: Newman Center
Time: 2 p.m.
What: Denver's brass band celebrates Christmas with traditional carols.
Cost: Tickets are $25 - $47.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Winter Solstice
Date: Sun. Dec. 21, 2008
What: The Winter Solstice marks the beginning of winter.
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Happy Chanukah
Date: Sun. Dec. 21, 2008
What: Chanukah begins at sundown and lasts for eight nights.
- Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
Date: Sun., Dec. 21, 2008
Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
Time: 2:05 p.m.
What: The Broncos game will be broadcast on CBS.
Cost: Tickets are $39 - $377.50.
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Merry Christmas
Date: Thurs. Dec. 25, 2008
What: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
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Jeff Dunham
Date: Fri. Dec. 26, 2008
Location: Wells Fargo Theatre
Time: 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
What: The comedian brings his Spark of Insanity tour to Denver the day after Christmas.
Cost: Tickets are $47.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Flogging Molly Concert
Date: Tues. Dec. 30, 2008
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 7:15 p.m.
What: Flogging Molly returns to Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $25.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Widespread Panic and Yonder Mountain String Band
Date: Tues. Dec. 30, 2008
Location: The Pepsi Center
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Widespread Panic moves up to the Pepsi Center.
Cost: Tickets are $61.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Happy New Year
Date: Wed. Dec. 31, 2008
What: Celebrate the last day of 2008 in style.
Ongoing Events:
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"The Nutcracker"
Date: Now - Dec. 27, 2008
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 2 p.m. matinee, 7:30 p.m. evening performance
What: The Colorado Ballet presents this holiday confection following Clara and her magical present of a nutcracker.
Contact: 303-837-8888 extension 2.
- "A Christmas Carol"
Date: Now - Dec. 27, 2008
Location: The Stage Theatre
What: Dickens' beloved tale is set to music in this adaptation.
Cost: Tickets are $36 - $52.
Contact: 303-893-4100
