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January 2007 Events in Denver

Stock Show Time

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Yee-ha! January means it's stock show time in Denver. Don't miss one of the largest rodeos in the Western States, which comes to town for three weeks every January.

  • First Friday Art Walk
    Date: Friday, Jan. 5
    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. A free shuttle will be provided this month due to the cold weather.

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
    Date: Friday, Jan. 5
    Location: Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
    Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-973-3705

  • Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Mahler Symphony No. 4
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 6
    Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The CSO presents one of Gustav Mahler's finest symphonies with Jeffrey Biegel on piano. Also performed on Jan. 5 and Jan. 7.
    Cost: Tickets are $15 - $67.50.
    Contact: 303-MAESTRO

  • National Western Stock Show
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 6 - Sunday, Jan. 21
    Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St.
    Time: Varies
    What: Don't miss the biggest rodeo in town! The National Western gallops into town for three weeks in January.
    Cost: Tickets for the rodeo range from $14-$50.
    Contact: 888-551-5004

  • Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 6
    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

  • Hairspray Opening Night
    Date: Tuesday, Jan. 9
    Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: The Tony-award winning musical (also a John Waters movie of the same name) comes to town from Jan. 9 - 14.
    Cost: Tickets are $23 - $57.
    Contact: 303-893-4100.

  • Jamie Foxx
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 13
    Location: The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St,
    Time: 8:00 p.m.
    What: The comedian Jamie Foxx, currently starring in "Dreamgirls," brings his stylish wit to the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $49.75 - $69.75
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Day at the Denver Zoo
    Date: Monday, Jan. 15
    Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-376-4800

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
    Date: Monday, Jan. 15
    Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
    Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents. Does not include Blossoms of Light.
    Contact: 720-865-3500

  • The Chieftains
    Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16
    Location: Paramount Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The Irish group livens up Denver with their Celtic riffs.
    Cost: Tickets are $44.50 - $64.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Opening Night
    Date: Tuesday, Jan. 16
    Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Spelling has never been more compelling in this musical showing from Jan. 16 - 28.
    Cost: Tickets are $25 - $60.
    Contact: 303-893-4100.

  • Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
    Date: Wednesday, Jan. 17
    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

  • G-Love & Special Sauce 2-Day Pass
    Date: Friday, Jan. 19 - Saturday, Jan. 20
    Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St.
    Time: 8:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. nights
    What: G-Love and Special Sauce will be joined by Matt Costa on Jan. 19. Both shows are 16 and over.
    Cost: Tickets are $40 for both nights, or $25 for one night.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Ticket to King Lear
    Date: Wednesday, Jan. 24
    Location: The Stage Theatre
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents to see Shakespeare's drama about love, loyalty and betrayal. Available the day of the event only on a first-come, first-served basis. No children under 6. Box office opens two hours before the performance. One ticket per person.
    Contact: 303-893-4000

    Ongoing:

  • Blossoms of Light Display
    Date: Now - Jan. 21
    Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
    Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily
    What: The botanic gardens springs to life with more than one million lights in the winter.
    Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children.
    Contact: 303-220-7000

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