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January 2008 Events in Denver

National Western Stock Show

By Nina Davidson, About.com

The Mile High City returns to its roots when the National Western Stock Show comes to town in January. Don't miss one of the largest indoor rodeos in the United States.

  • First Friday Art Walk
    Date: Friday, Jan. 4, 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. 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. 4, 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

  • Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Bugs Bunny on Broadway
    Date: Friday, Jan. 4, 2008
    Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: What's up, doc? The CSO presents your favorite Bugs Bunny tunes set to orchestral music. Also performed on Jan. 5 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
    Cost: Tickets are $15 - $69.50.
    Contact: 303-MAESTRO

  • Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008
    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

  • Free Ticket to "Our House"
    Date: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
    Location: The Space Theatre
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents. Available the day of the event only on a first-come, first-served basis. No children under six. Box office opens two hours before the performance. One ticket per person.
    Contact: 303-893-4000

  • "Our House" Opening Night
    Date: Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
    Location: The Space Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: A biting satire of television news makes its world premiere in Denver from Jan. 11 - Feb. 16.
    Cost: Tickets are $31 - $36.
    Contact: 303-893-4100.

  • National Western Stock Show
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 - Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008
    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 Pro Rodeo range from $15-$60. Other events are available as well.
    Contact: 888-551-5004

  • Reverend Horton Heat Concert
    Date: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008
    Location: The Bluebird Theataer
    Time: 9 p.m.
    What: AEG Live presents Reverend Horton Heat.
    Cost: Tickets are $25 for general admission.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Day at the Denver Zoo
    Date: Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
    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 Museum of Nature & Science
    Date: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 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

  • Brad Paisley Concert
    Date: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008
    Location: The Pepsi Center
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Country superstar Brad Paisley visits the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $29.75 - $45.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Ticket to "Lydia"
    Date: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008
    Location: Ricketson Theatre
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents. Available the day of the event only on a first-come, first-served basis. No children under six. Box office opens two hours before the performance. One ticket per person.
    Contact: 303-893-4000

  • "Lydia" Opening Night
    Date: Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
    Location: Ricketson Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The drama centered on a Mexican family in Texas makes its world premiere in Denver from Jan. 18 - Mar. 1.
    Cost: Tickets are $31 - $36.
    Contact: 303-893-4100.

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
    Date: Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
    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

  • Queensryche Concert
    Date: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
    Location: The Fillmore Auditorium
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: The '80s rock on with Queensryche.
    Cost: Tickets are $35 for general admission.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Ticket to "Plainsong"
    Date: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008
    Location: Stage Theatre
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents. Available the day of the event only on a first-come, first-served basis. No children under six. Box office opens two hours before the performance. One ticket per person.
    Contact: 303-893-4000

  • "Plainsong" Opening Night
    Date: Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
    Location: Stage Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The Kent Haruf novel set in rural Colorado makes its world premiere in Denver from Jan. 25 - Feb. 23.
    Cost: Tickets are $31 - $36.
    Contact: 303-893-4100.

  • Free Day at the Denver Zoo
    Date: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
    Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-376-4800

  • Wyclef Jean Concert
    Date: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
    Location: The Gothic Theatre
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Wyclef Jean jams in Englewood.
    Cost: Tickets are $39 for general admission.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Day at the Denver Zoo
    Date: Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
    Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
    Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 303-376-4800

    Ongoing Events:

  • Artisans & Kings: Selected Treasures from the Louvre
    Dates: Now - Jan. 6, 2008
    Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Parkway
    What: Treasures from the Louvre Museum in Paris such as paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Titian are on display.
    Contact: 720-865-5000

  • Zoo Lights Display
    Date: Now - Jan. 6, 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

  • Blossoms of Light Display
    Date: Now - Jan. 20, 2008
    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: $9 for adults, $6 for children and $7 for seniors.
    Contact: 303-220-7000

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