COLORADO, USA — A Colorado tradition since 1906 returns this weekend!
Part-rodeo, part-livestock show and part-fair, the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo brings hundreds of thousands of people to the Mile High City each year for a celebration of our state’s agricultural heritage. The "Best 16 Days in January" get underway on Saturday.
The Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche are also back home at Ball Arena this weekend. "Newsies" and "The Secret Comedy of Women" open theatre productions this weekend on the Colorado stage, while the Colorado Symphony performs a "Harry Potter" score written by the legendary John Williams.
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National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
DENVER — The National Western Stock Show is back. A tradition since 1906, this part-rodeo, part-livestock show and part-fair brings hundreds of thousands of people to the National Western Complex each year for a celebration of our state’s agricultural heritage. Whether you're a native Coloradan or a transplant to the Centennial State, you can't miss this annual event, which runs through Sunday, Jan. 21, at the National Western Complex and Denver Coliseum at Interstate 70 and Brighton Boulevard. You haven’t experienced Denver until you’ve experienced the National Western Stock Show.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
DENVER — Relive the sequel to the movie that started it all. Colorado Symphony will perform John Williams' iconic score to "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" while the movie plays on the big screen at Denver's Boettcher Concert Hall. Don’t miss this popular event as Harry, Ron and Hermione enchant the world all over again. The concert will be performed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For tickets, check out ColoradoSymphony.org.
Home Building & Remodeling Show
COLORADO SPRINGS — The 28th annual Home Building & Remodeling Show is the largest home show in Colorado Springs. The event will bring the region's top exhibitors to the Norris-Penrose Event Center from Friday through Sunday. The show will feature exhibits and demonstrations from local and national companies, designed to help consumers through the process of home improvement. Tickets are $3 for adults at the door; children 18 and under are free.
Newsies
LAKEWOOD — Performance Now Theatre Company presents Disney’s "Newsies" at the Lakewood Cultural Center beginning Friday. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Based on the 1992 musical film, "Newsies" runs through Sunday, Jan. 21. Tickets start at $22 at PerformanceNow.org.
The Secret Comedy of Women
DENVER — Back by popular demand, "The Secret Comedy of Women" is having its opening weekend at the Garner Galleria Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The show invites the public to experience an uplifting female comedy that explores the woman’s world with joy, heart and intelligent wit. Performances are scheduled through Sunday, Jan. 28. For tickets and showtimes, visit DenverCenter.org.
Magic/Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets
DENVER — The defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets are scheduled to play two games in the Mile High City this weekend. The Nuggets tip off against the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. Friday at Ball Arena. The team will then host the lowly Detroit Pistons at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Florida Panthers vs. Colorado Avalanche
DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche hockey club is preparing to play an afternoon game at Ball Arena in Denver. The puck will drop between the Florida Panthers and Avs at 2 p.m. Saturday. For tickets, check out Ticketmaster.com.
Light Up the New Year
LITTELTON — "Light Up the New Year," a new light show is underway at Hudson Gardens through Sunday, Jan. 28. The show features an entirely new, immersive light display. Ring in the new year with this light experience that features vibrant displays and music.
Zoo Lights
DENVER — Denver Zoo is illuminated for its annual season Zoo Lights. The beloved Colorado tradition features over one million lights over the zoo's 80 acres. There will be ice carving artisans, seasonal cocktails and holiday treats. Zoo Lights will be lit through Sunday. Most evenings sell out in advance and tickets will not be available at the door. Reserve your tickets at DenverZoo.org.
PHOTOS: Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo
Movies this weekend
Hollywood closed out 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office and strong sales for “The Color Purple.”
The last weekend of the year pushed the industry past $9 billion in box office for the year in U.S. and Canadian theaters for the first time since before the pandemic.
Opening this weekend
- Anselm
- Memory
- Night Swim
Last weekend's box office
- “Wonka,” $24 million.
- “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” $19.5 million.
- “Migration,” $17.2 million.
- “The Color Purple,” $13 million.
- “Anyone But You,” $9 million.
- “The Boys in the Boat,” $8.3 million.
- “The Iron Claw,” $5 million.
- “Ferrari,” $4.1 million.
- “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” $2.9 million.
- “The Boy and the Heron,” $2.5 million.
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