18 DECEMBER 18-24, 2025 westword.com WESTWORD | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | LETTERS | CONTENTS | FRI. 12/19 WHAT THE DANCE PRESENTS: Ola Oscura THE CO. SOUND PRESENTS iZCALLi: La Posada SAT. 12/27 NYE DANCE PARTY Bearracuda WED. 12/31 FLOW STATE 1 Wave Vision, DH DOS + more SAT. 12/20 SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE Colorado Springsteen SAT. 1/3 ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Random Rab SAT. 1/10 DJ SET Tycho FRI. 1/23 & SAT. 1/24 GET TICKETS AND CHECK OUT THE FULL CALENDAR OPHELIASDENVER.COM T H I S W E E K F R I D A Y , D E C . 1 9 3XCharm: with Tinnitus, Episode 3 and Gilded Grey, Friday, Dec. 19, 7:15 pm. Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood, 303-781-0414, tinyurl.com/mr6d2f4h. Annie Booth Trio: Charlie Brown Christmas:, Friday, Dec. 19, 5:30 pm. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver,, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com/. Avery Anna: with Jenna Raine and Dylan Davidson, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-377-1666, www.bluebirdtheater.net. Bachelor Improvadise: Every 3rd Friday of the month, join us on the sandy beaches of Tulum, Mexico as contestants search for love on “Bachelor Improvadise”! In this completely improvised parody show based…, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm, $5. Chaos Bloom Theater, 70 S Broadway, Denver,, 720-432-3581. Bass Ops: MUST DIE!:, Friday, Dec. 19, 10:00 pm, $9.95 - $14.95. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver,, 303-506-8078, www. coclubs.com/club-vinyl. Cheap Perfume: with Arson Charge, Gunk! and Cop Killer, Friday, Dec. 19, 9:00 pm. hi-dive, 7 S. Broadway, Denver,, 303-733- 0230, www.hi-dive.com. Chris Cagle:, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm, $35.71 - $35.71. Grizzly Rose, 5450 N. Valley Highway, Denver,, 303-295-1330, www. grizzlyrose.com. Cloudy Eyed Comedy: Local Denver Stand Up, Friday, Dec. 19, 7:30 pm, $4.20. The Coffee Joint, 1130 Yuma Court, Denver,, 720-583-4657, thecoffeejointco.com. Daddies Of Invention (Tribute To Frank Zappa): with Velvet Daydream, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St., Denver,, 303-297-1772, www.cervantesmas- terpiece.com. Deer Creek Sharp Shooters: with Foggy Memory Boys and Mighty Holler, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver,, 303-296-1003, www.globehall.com. Living Legends: with Souls of Mischief, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver,, 303-297-1772, www.cervantesmasterpiece.com. Medium Serious: with Redline Overload and Velvet Rose, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:30 pm. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-399-9703, www.goosetowntavern.com. Neon the Bishop : with Nova Nights and Left Out, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-296-1003, www.lost-lake.com. Nocturne Holiday Sessions: The David Mesquitic Quintet:, Friday, Dec. 19, 6:00 pm. Nocturne, 1330 27th St., Denver,, 303-295- 3333, nocturnejazz.com. OLA OSCURA - Noche de Goth, Post-Punk, New Wave, y Alt Rock:, Friday, Dec. 19, 9:00 pm. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver,, 303-993-8023, opheliasdenver.com/. Pickin’ On The Dead: with Tonewood String Band, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095, www.foxtheatre.com. Potty Mouths: Comedy Experience: We get comics higher than a 14er and have them tell jokes., Friday, Dec. 19, 7:30 pm, $14.20-$50. JAD’s Mile High Smoke, 7667 Washington St., Denver,, 303-993-5760. Riot House Fridays: with live DJs, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Riot House, 1920 Market St., Denver,, 303-351-2030, riothouse. com/denver-co/. RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party: Hosted by Andrea Staxx and Electra Dupri, Friday, Dec. 19, 6:00 pm. Charlie’s Denver, 900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-839-8890, www.charliesdenver.com. Rudimental:, Friday, Dec. 19, 10:00 pm, $29.95 - $29.95. The Church Nightclub, 1160 Lincoln St., Denver,, 303-619-9513, www.coclubs.com/the-church. Tech N9ne:, Friday, Dec. 19, 7:00 pm. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver,, 303-837-0360, www.fi llmoreauditorium. com/. The Characters: A Character Show, the 3rd Friday of the month. See original Characters from The Chaos Bloom Performers. Directed By Todd Sullivan & Amey Goerlich, Friday, Dec. 19, 9:00 pm, $5. Chaos Bloom Theater, 70 S Broadway, Denver,, 720-432-3581. The Railbenders: with The Barlow, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-789-9206, www. gothictheatre.com. The Samples & Freddy Jones Band:, Friday, Dec. 19, 8:00 pm. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver,, 720-420-0030, www.theorientaltheater.com. veggi:, Friday, Dec. 19, 10:00 pm, $14.95 - $24.95. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver,, 303-506-8078, www.coclubs.com/ club-vinyl. S A T U R D A Y , D E C . 2 0 Annie Booth Trio: Charlie Brown Christmas:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2:00 pm. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver,, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com/. Antonio Lopez Band & Nic Clark:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver,, 303-777-1003, www.swallowhillmusic.org. Avery Anna: with Jenna Raine and Dylan Davidson, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-377-1666, www.bluebirdtheater.net. Bicycle Day: with Solar Garlic and The Aughts, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:00 pm. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303- 399-9703, www.goosetowntavern.com. Billy Failing: with Pick & Howl, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver,, 303-297-1772, www.cervantesmasterpiece.com. Bonfire Dub: with Little Moon Travelers and Velvet Denim, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-296-1003, www.lost-lake.com. Caliente: Hosted by Andrea Staxx With performances by Charlie’s House Queens and Special Guests, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:00 pm. Charlie’s Denver, 900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-839- 8890, www.charliesdenver.com. Chris Daniels & The Kings:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver,, 303-777-1003, www. swallowhillmusic.org. Darude:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:00 pm, $14.95 - $24.95. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver,, 303-506-8078, www.coclubs. com/club-vinyl. Khemmis: with Of Feather & Bone and Hashtronaut, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-789-9206, www.gothictheatre.com. Late Night Happy Hour & Live DJ: Join Hapa Sushi for Late Night Happy Hour & Free Live DJs every Saturday!, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:00 pm, free. Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar, 3030 E. 2nd Ave., #105, Denver,, 303-322-9554, www.hapasushi.com. Lil Darkie - The Greatest Show In Human History:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 5:00 pm, TBA. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver,, 303-837-0360, www.fi llmoreauditorium.com/. Little Bessie & Paper Moon Conspiracy: with Dylan and Declan and In Plain Air, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver,, 303-296-1003, www.globehall.com. Luci:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:00 pm, $19.95 - $19.95. The Church Nightclub, 1160 Lincoln St., Denver,, 303-619-9513, www. coclubs.com/the-church. No Reason To Care: with Monkeypaw, Kung Fu Juice Box and Ty and the Vibe, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:00 pm. Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood, 303-781-0414, tinyurl.com/ mr6d2f4h.larimerlounge.com. Paramount Theatre Club Seating: FACE:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 pm. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver,, 303-623- 0106, www.paramountdenver.com. Pons: with Bitchfl ower and Plastic Mystic, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:00 pm. hi-dive, 7 S. Broadway, Denver,, 303-733-0230, www. hi-dive.com. RUZE 360°:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:00 pm, $14.95 - $14.95. Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver,, 303-506-8078, www.coclubs. com/club-vinyl. Sabados Sabrosos!:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:00 pm, $25.18 - $25.18. La Rumba, 99 W. 9th Ave., Denver,, 303-572-8006, larumbaden- ver.com. Salads And Sunbeams: with Gadget Cats, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:00 pm. Skylark Lounge (Bobcat Club), 140 S. Broadway, Denver,, 303-722-7844, www.skylarklounge.com. Sound Bombing: DJ NoFvce every Saturday night with special guests! Hip Hop and Beyond!, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:00 pm, free. Meadowlark, 2701 Larimer St., Denver,, 303-293-0251, meadowlarkbar.com. Sábados de Orquesta En Vivo en La Rumba!:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:00 pm, $25.18. La Rumba, 99 W. 9th Ave., Denver,, 303-572- 8006, larumbadenver.com. The Long Run: Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles!, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 pm. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver,, 720-420-0030, www.theorientaltheater.com. Tom Amend on piano:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 11:00 am, free. Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. Top Secret Stand Up Comedy: Denver Comedy Underground is your destination for Comedy Shows in Denver! It’s the best comedy club Denver has to offer, and the top reviewed Denver comedy club! One of the…, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 pm, $20. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St., Denve, www. denvercomedyunderground.com/. Top Secret Stand Up Comedy: Denver Comedy Underground is your destination for Comedy Shows in Denver! It’s the best comedy club Denver has to offer, and the top reviewed Denver comedy club! One of the…, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:00 pm, $20. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St., Denve, www. denvercomedyunderground.com/. Vibe Revival Dance Party: with rotating DJs, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:30 pm, free. Lot 46 Music Bar, 5302 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater, 303-237-3524, www.lot46bar.com/. Vinyl All Night Downstairs:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:00 pm, free. Skylark Lounge, 140 S Broadway, Denver,. Wave Vision - DH Dos:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:00 pm. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver,, 303-993-8023, opheliasdenver.com/. Zino Dope: with PG, Resrface, Exodus Music, YSK, Joshua Coleman and A$cension, Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:00 pm. Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St., Denver,, 303-297-1772, www.cervantes- masterpiece.com. chokecherry:, Saturday, Dec. 20, 6:30 pm, TBA. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St., Denver,, 303-487-0111, www.themarquisthe- ater.com. S U N D A Y , D E C . 2 1 Annie Booth Trio: Charlie Brown Christmas:, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2:00 pm. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver,, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com/. Bill McKay: Live Piano Music: Dinner and Live Piano Classics, Sun- day, Dec. 21, 5:00 pm, free. Wash Park Grille, 1096 S. Gaylord St., Denver,, 303-777-0707, www.washparkgrille.com. Jazz Sundays: Join us every Sunday in the Main Taproom for some local Jazz tunes., Sunday, Dec. 21, 3:00 pm. Woods Boss Brew- ing Company, 2210 California St., Denver,, 720-642-7177, www. woodsbossbrewing.com/. Jinx Jones’ Rockabilly Holiday Show!: with Poudre Valley Playboys, Sunday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver,, 720-420-0030, www.theorientaltheater.com. Los Tristes:, Sunday, Dec. 21, 9:00 pm, free. Meadowlark, 2701 Larimer St., Denver,, 303-293-0251, meadowlarkbar.com. Reap The Haunted : with Signs of Tranquility and Divine Demise, Sunday, Dec. 21, 5:00 pm. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver,, 303-296-1003, www.globehall.com. Riot House Sundays: with live DJs, Sunday, Dec. 21, 12:00 pm. Riot House, 1920 Market St., Denver,, 303-351-2030, riothouse. com/denver-co/. SALSA & BACHATA SUNDAYS:, Sunday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm, $14.13 - $14.13. La Rumba, 99 W. 9th Ave., Denver,, 303-572-8006, larumbadenver.com. Salsa & Bachata Sundays En La Rumba!:, Sunday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm, $14.13. La Rumba, 99 W. 9th Ave., Denver,, 303-572-8006, larumbadenver.com. Sugar Britches: with White Rose Motor Oil, Ethyl and the Regulars and Aubrey Dale, Sunday, Dec. 21, 5:00 pm. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-296-1003, www.lost-lake.com. The Deluxxe Edition: with Trixxie Deluxxe, Charlie’s Queens and Friends, Sunday, Dec. 21, 10:00 pm. Charlie’s Denver, 900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-839-8890, www.charliesdenver.com. the so-and-sos: the so-and-sos with Push Pass, Noah Orlowski and Underswell, Sunday, Dec. 21, 5:00 pm. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver,, 303-296-1006, www.larimerlounge.com. M O N D A Y , D E C . 2 2 Annie Booth Trio: Charlie Brown Christmas:, Monday, Dec. 22, 2:00 pm. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver,, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com/. Jack Dunlevie on piano:, Monday, Dec. 22, 2:00 pm, free. Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. Nancy Brace on harp:, Monday, Dec. 22, 11:00 am, free. Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. T U E S D A Y , D E C . 2 3 Elf in Concert:, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 7:00 pm, TBA. Boettcher Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver,, 720-865-4220, coloradosymphony.org/ about/boettcher-concert-hall/. Gabriel Mervine Quartet: Hosted by John Kite, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5:30 pm, free. The Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. Improv Shenanigans: Every Tuesday at Denver’s Dangerous Theatre Annex: Classroom & Rehearsal Space. “The Annex” for short. * Anyone 19+ welcome to attend. * $15/person * Cash/ venmo only at the door (or…, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 7:30 pm, $15. Denver’s Dangerous Theatre, 2620 W. 2nd Ave., Denver,, 720- 233-4703, www.dangeroustheatre.com. Jack Dunlevie on piano:, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2:00 pm, free. Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. Legendary-oke: Hosted by Venus Sexton, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 9:00 pm, free. Charlie’s Denver, 900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-839- 8890, www.charliesdenver.com. Nancy Brace on harp:, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 11:00 am, free. Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. Open Mic Night:, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 8:00 pm, free. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-399-9703, www. goosetowntavern.com. W E D N E S D A Y , D E C . 2 4 Annie Booth Trio: Charlie Brown Christmas:, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2:00 pm. Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver,, 303-839-5100, dazzledenver.com/. Eric Martinez & Friends: Eric Martinez hosts Denver’s fi nest every week!, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8:00 pm, free. Lot 46 Music Bar, 5302 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater, 303-237-3524, www.lot46bar. com/. Jack Dunlevie on piano:, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 11:00 am, free. Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297- 3111, www.brownpalace.com. Karaoke: Hosted by Colorado Sound Wave, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8:00 pm, free. Odde’s Music Grill, 9975 Wadsworth Pkwy N2, Westminster, 720-502-6157, omgcolorado.com/. Slut Pupz!: A show for new entertainers in the scene! Hosted by Andre Staxxx, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 11:00 pm. Charlie’s Denver, 900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver,, 303-839-8890, www.charliesdenver. com. The Raul Murciano Mambo Quartet: Hosted by John Kite, Wednes- day, Dec. 24, 5:30 pm, free. The Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St., Denver,, 303-297-3111, www.brownpalace.com. Wolf Wednesdays Open Mic: We are a movement dedicated to nurturing performance skills & celebrating local talent. Our supportive atmosphere encourages collaboration and personal growth. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, you’re…, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 7:30 pm, $5-$10. River Bar & Gallery, 3759 Chestnut Pl., Denver,, 720-717-1396, riverbar.art/. F R I D A Y , D E C . 1 9 Nightly Live Music on the Piano: Colorful characters from Denver’s past are rumored to have bellied up to the bar at Charlie Brown’s, which has been open since Prohibition ended. A sprawling spot fi lled with the…, Friday, Dec. 19, 6:30 pm, free. C O N C E R T S & C L U B S Concert and club listings are offered as a free service to Westword readers. Although subject to space limitations in print, all music listings are available online at westword.com. Send information to
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