Although the shortest month of the year, February still has plenty to offer the Mile High City. Highlights include the romantic diversions of
Valentine's Day and the culinary delights of
Denver Restaurant Week.
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Free Day at the Denver Zoo
Date: Thursday, Feb. 1
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-376-4800
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, Feb. 2
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 Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Friday, Feb. 2
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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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Saturday, Feb. 3
Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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Legends! Opening Night
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 6
Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Joan Collins and Linda Evans reprise their diva personas from Jan. 6 - 18.
Cost: Tickets are $20 - $55.
Contact: 303-893-4100.
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Carbon Leaf Concert
Date: Friday, Feb. 9
Location: The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave.
Time: 9 p.m.
What: KBCO presents Carbon Leaf at this 16-and-over show.
Cost: Tickets are $13 for general admission.
Contact: 303-322-2308
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The Elixir of Love Opening Night
Date: Friday, Feb. 9
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Opera Colorado presents Donizetti's comedy about star-crossed lovers in this opera showing from Feb. 9 - Feb. 18.
Cost: Tickets range from $27 - $157.
Contact: 303-357-2787
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Bela Fleck & the Flecktones Concert
Date: Saturday, Feb. 10
Location: The Paramount Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The bluegrass virtuosos strut their stuff in Denver.
Cost: Tickets range from $31.50 - $41.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Sunday, Feb. 11
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
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Valentine's Day
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14
What: Happy Valentine's Day to all the happy couples! For singles, just remember it's the day before all the chocolate is marked down to half-price.
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Free Day at the Denver Zoo
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-376-4800
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The Roots Concert
Date: Saturday, Feb. 17
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St.
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The Roots from Philadelphia get down to their roots. The show is 16 and over.
Cost: Tickets are $30 for general admission.
Contact: 303-837-0360
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Chinese New Year
Date: Sunday, Feb. 18
What: Happy Chinese New Year 4705, which happens to be the Year of the Pig (or Boar.)
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President's Day
Date: Monday, Feb. 19
What: Government offices and banks will be closed today to honor U.S. presidents Lincoln and Washington.
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Monday, Feb. 19
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-3500
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Jazz and Jeans on 52nd Street
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 21
Location: The Newman Center at DU
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
What: The Lamont Faculty Jazz Combo will perform at this event that includes a buffet, as well as beer and wine. Proceeds will go towards music scholarships.
Cost: Tickets are $50, and $25 is tax-deductible.
Contact: 303-871-2694
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Where the Wild Things Are Opening Night
Date: Friday, Feb. 23
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The classic children's novel by Maurice Sendak comes to life in this new ballet showing from Feb. 23 - March 10.
Cost: Tickets range from $19 - $105.
Contact: 303-837-8888
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Larry the Cable Guy
Date: Friday, Feb. 23
Location: Wells Fargo Theatre, 700 14th St,
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Only the finest redneck humor will be on display when Larry the Cable Guy comes to town. Two more shows are scheduled for Feb. 24.
Cost: Tickets are $42.75.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Denver Restaurant Week
Date: Sat. Feb. 24 - Fri. March 2
Location: 149 restaurants across metro area
What: Participating Denver restaurants will offer a fixed-price menu for one week to showcase their cuisine.
Cost: $52.80 per couple or $26.40 per person.
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Christina Aguilera Concert
Date: Monday, Feb. 26
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The blonde pop star heats up Denver with her Back to Basics tour.
Cost: Tickets range from $49.50 - $85.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Hearbeat Opening Night
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 28
Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The beat of drums leads this troupe of 55 dancers to re-enact Chinese history in this show from Feb. 28 - March 3.
Cost: Tickets range from $20 - $70.
Contact: 303-893-4100.
