Denver, CO

Visit the Denver Art Museum and step into a 68,000-piece collection with works that hail from around the world. You'll find works in the areas of architecture, design & graphics, Asian art, modern and contemporary, native arts, painting and sculpture, photography, and textile art.

Address: 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (720) 865-5000
Web: www.denverartmuseum.org

Take the family to a show at the Denver Coliseum. The coliseum often hosts family-friendly performances and events like Disney on Ice, and Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Roller derby and high school sports events also frequent the venue.

Address: 4600 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216 - MAP
Phone: (720) 865-2475
Web: www.denvercoliseum.com

Let the voices of Opera Colorado tell you stories like Cinderella, The Marriage of Figaro, Otello, and Romeo and Juliet, in the way that only the art of opera can convey. Opera Colorado and its high quality performances are one of the driving forces of the city's arts scene.

Address: 695 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 20, Denver, CO 80246 - MAP
Phone: (303) 468-2030
Web: www.operacolorado.org

While exploring downtown Denver, be sure to catch a performance at the Bluebird Theater. Since 1994, the theater has welcomed acts like Oasis, Black Label Society, Modest Mouse, Less Than Jake, Fuel, MXPX, Queens of the Stone Age, Chevelle, Poison, Everclear and many others.

Address: 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218 - MAP
Phone: (303) 377-1666
Web: www.bluebirdtheater.net

Make an appearance at a performance by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. The sweet strains of the instruments will fill the air and showcase timeless music from composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky.

Address: 1000 14th Street, #15, Denver, CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (303) 623-7876
Web: www.coloradosymphony.org

Catch the MLB Colorado Rockies in action at their house at Coors Field. The ballpark has been called one of the most exciting parks in baseball history, with one of the best offensive advantages in the league, and a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to complete the field's appeal.

Address: 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205 - MAP
Phone: (303) 292-0200
Web: www.mlb.mlb.com

Boot scoot and boogie at the Grizzly Rose. Cut a rug on the 2,500-square-foot dance floor to country favorites by Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and many others. The Grizzly Rose was voted "Country Club of the Year", so fans of the wild west, be sure to stop in for a cold drink or a hot spin on the dance foor.

Address: 5450 N Valley Hwy., Denver, CO 80216 - MAP
Phone: (303) 295-1330
Web: www.grizzlyrose.com

Touchdown! Watch the Denver Broncos score over the competition at their home stadium, INVESCO Field at Mile High. The horse shoe shape of the arena offers a comfortable setting and a view of the game you won't find anywhere else.

Address: 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (720) 258-3000
Web: www.invescofieldatmilehigh.com

Catch a show at the "Best All Ages Venue", the Marquis Theater. The theater has presented concerts by some well-known performers like Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, The Donnas, Metro Station, The Pack, Trapt, Drowning Pool, and many others. If you're looking for a rock show, the Marquis has got one booked for you.

Address: 2009 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205 - MAP
Phone: (303) 292-0805
Web: www.ticketmaster.com

See your favorite band perform at the Ogden Theatre. The theater has been in business since 1918, hosting vaudeville performers like Harry Houdini in its storied past and later becoming a movie theater. The Ogden became a music venue in 1993 and never looked back - the local favorite has hosted performances by Weezer, Blue Oyster Cult, Deftones, Sublime, Korn, and No Doubt, among others.

Address: 935 E. Colfax Ave Denver, CO 80218 - MAP
Phone: (303) 832-1874
Web: www.ogdentheater.net

Cheer on the Denver Nuggets, root for the Colorado Avalanche, or scream for your favorite performer at the Pepsi Center. The multi-purpose arena hosts sporting events, concerts, circuses and other national touring productions. Keep your eye on the Pepsi Center calendar, you never know who will be performing next.

Address: 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 405-1111
Web: www.pepsicenter.com

Attend the next performance at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. The Newman Center hosts performing arts events from dance companies, musicians, Broadway touring companies, orchestras and more.

Address: 2344 East Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208 - MAP
Phone: (303) 871-6200
Web: www.newmancenterpresents.com

See some of the best of Broadway, and a few other gems, at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Stories like 9 to 5, Les Miserables, Billy Elliot, To Kill A Mockingbird, West Side Story, and The Taming of the Shrew have all been brought to life on stage.

Address: 1101 13th St., Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 893-4100
Web: www.denvercenter.org

Be part of an intimate concert experience at the Wells Fargo Theatre. The venue can accommodate up to 5,000 guests and has been visited by some big ticket performers like Elton John, Janet Jackson, Drake, Steely Dan, Alicia Keys, Neil Young, and comedians Jeff Dunham, Daniel Tosh, and Chris Rock.

Address: 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (303) 228-8000
Web: www.denverconvention.com

You haven't experienced live music until you've seen a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The venue has been praised by audiences and performers for its natural beauty and acoustics. The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Aerosmith are just a few of the artists who have graced the stage at Red Rocks.

Address: W Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465 - MAP
Phone: (303) 640-2637
Web: www.redrocksonline.com

Laugh it up at the Bovine Metropolis Theater, where improv actors will leave you in stitches. The unscripted comedy takes place on stage five nights a week. If you think you have what it takes to steal the show, the theater offers the Bovine School of Improv where you can hone your improv acting skills.

Address: 1527 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (303) 758-4722
Web: www.bovinemetropolis.com

Watch the actors or be the actor at the Bug Theatre. The theater offers workshops on film production, screen writing, and acting. Two successful endeavors of the company include the Emerging Filmmakers Project and Freak Train, the production where you can let your freak flag fly.

Address: 3654 Navajo Street, Denver, CO 80211 - MAP
Phone: (303) 477-5977
Web: www.bugtheatre.org

If you're interested to know what the Curious Theatre Company is all about, don't let it remain a mystery for too much longer. While many theaters produce classics of the past, the Curious Theatre Company presents new works of American theater like The Dead Guy and Proof.

Address: 1080 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80204 - MAP
Phone: (303) 623-0524
Web: www.curioustheatre.org

What do Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who and The Grateful Dead all have in common, other than being rock 'n' roll legends? They all performed at Denver's Fillmore Auditorium. Catch the next big thing rocking the stage at the largest general admission music venue in the city - they could be the next music legend.

Address: 1510 Clarkson Street, Denver, CO 80218 - MAP
Phone: (303) 837-0360
Web: www.livenation.com

For events like concerts, ballet performances, comedy shows and lectures, Paramount Theatre has the ticket for you. The theater is the perfect place to see an event in an intimate setting, that boasts Art Deco elegance and charm. Notable performers include Buddy Guy, Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Springsteen, and Dave Matthews Band.

Address: 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80202 - MAP
Phone: (303) 623-0106
Web: www.paramountdenver.com