Fun things to do in Denver this Valentine's Day weekend
Why it matters: The two-show event, dubbed " Doomed Valentine's," is perfect for a fun date night — or anyone looking to laugh off their last relationship.
What to expect: Brave adults dig through their teenage vaults to share their most awkward and angsty journal entries, poems, letters and lyrics in front of an audience of total strangers.
Their (unfortunately) true tales will focus on love found and love lost … but let's be real, mostly lost.
If you go:
📍 Where: The Oriental Theater
📅 When: Friday at 6:30pm and 9pm (each show runs 1 hour, 45 minutes)
🎟️ Tickets: $25
More weekend events
🍸 Love Letter to Denver: Visit the Block Distilling Co., on Friday from noon to midnight for a free cocktail. Open 5-10pm, shop jewelry, flash tattoos and flower bouquets from local vendors. Free
🌸 Orchid Showcase: Admire hundreds of exotic and rare orchid blooms at the Denver Botanic Gardens through Monday. Tickets are $15.75
🎻 Marvel Studios' "Infinity Saga Concert Experience": The Colorado Symphony will take you on a journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe with music from 23 beloved films at Boettcher Concert Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $15
🫶 A Cure for Loneliness: Hear powerful stories of human connection in an increasingly disconnected world at the Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Tickets are $26
🎤 Valentine's Weekend with Ian Lara: Stand-up star of MAX's special "Romantic Comedy" Ian Lara takes over Comedy Works Downtown all weekend. Tickets start at $20
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