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March 2008 Events in Denver

By Nina Davidson, About.com

March roars in like a lion this year with both Easter and St. Patrick's Day in one month. St. Patrick's Day falls on Monday, March 17, and Easter also falls early this year on Sunday, March 23.

  • Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
    Date: Saturday, March 1, 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

  • Lifehouse Concert
    Date: Sunday, March 2, 2008
    Location: The Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Lifehouse builds momentum in Denver with thier hit "First Time."
    Cost: Tickets are $26.
    Contact: 303-623-0106

  • Stomp Opening Night
    Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2008
    Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: "Stomp" uses hubcaps, garbage can lids and other percussion materials in this limited engagement from March 4 - March 9.
    Cost: Tickets range from $20 - $57.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • Dropkick Murphys Concert
    Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
    Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Opening acts include Everybody Out and Big D and the Kids Table.
    Cost: Tickets are $24.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • First Friday Art Walk
    Date: Friday, March 7, 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.

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
    Date: Friday, March 7, 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

  • Gipsy Kings Concert
    Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008
    Location: The Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: The Gipsy Kings play such classics as "Bamboleo."
    Cost: Tickets are $49.50 - $85.
    Contact: 303-623-0106

  • Chris Rock
    Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
    Location: Wells Fargo Theatre, 700 14th St.
    Time: 7 p.m.
    What: Funnyman Chris Rock visits the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $45.50 - $75.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood Concert
    Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
    Location: Pepsi Center
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The hottest names in country hit the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $30.50 - $71.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Lez Zeppelin Concert
    Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
    Location: The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave.
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Rock on with the all-female tribute band to Led Zeppelin.
    Cost: Tickets are $15.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Disney on Ice: Pixar's Finding Nemo Opening Night
    Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008
    Location: Denver Coliseum
    Time: 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
    What: Find Nemo in Disney's frozen concoction showing from March 13 - 16.
    Cost: Tickets are $14 - $60.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Free Ticket to "Gee's Bend"
    Date: Thursday, March 13, 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

  • Gee's Bend Opening Night
    Date: Friday, March 14, 2008
    Location: The Space Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The true story of a band of talented quilters in rural Alabama shows from March 14 - April 19, 2008.
    Cost: Tickets are $31 - $36.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • The Ides of March
    Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
    What: Beware the ides of March! The 15th of March is the day Julius Caesar was assasinated. Treat yourself to a Caesar salad in his honor.

  • The Repertory Series Opening Night
    Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
    Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Contemporary choreography takes center stage in this new ballet showing from March 15 - 23.
    Cost: Tickets range from $19 - $145.
    Contact: 303-837-8888

  • St. Patrick's Day
    Date: Monday, March 17, 2008
    What: Don't forget to wear green and drink Irish beer in honor of St. Patrick.

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
    Date: Monday, March 17, 2008
    Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
    Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
    Contact: 720-865-3500

  • Free Ticket to "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
    Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
    Location: The 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

  • The Merry Wives of Windsor Opening Night
    Date: Friday, March 21, 2008
    Location: The Stage Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Shakespeare's comedy is restaged in 1920s England in this production showing from March 21 - April 19, 2008.
    Cost: Tickets are $31 - $36.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • Easter Sunday
    Date: Sunday, March 23, 2008
    What: Easter in Denver includes many family-friendly activities.

  • Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy Opening Day
    Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
    Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Colorado's soccer team kicks off the season against David Beckham. Oh, and the rest of LA Galaxy team.
    Cost: Tickets are $12 - $75.
    Contact: 303-727-3535

  • Etta James and the Roots Concert
    Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
    Location: The Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Etta James returns to Denver "At Last."
    Cost: Tickets are $39.75 - $75.
    Contact: 303-623-0106

  • Bon Jovi Concert
    Date: Monday, March 31, 2008
    Location: Pepsi Center
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: Bon Jovi's Lost Highway tour finds its way to Denver.
    Cost: Tickets are $15.50 - $129.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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