Keep reading for five of the best free events in town this weekend:
Sugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling
Sunday, March 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
The Hangar, Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora
Spring markets are popping up like daffodils around town, including one of Denver’s old favorites: the Sugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling, which lands in the Hanger at Stanley, bringing handmade wares by fifty Colorado-based artisans and makers. If you shop shrewdly, that ought to get you through Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and all of your other spring gift-giving celebrations. Learn more and RSVP here.
The Art Garage Sale, Moving Edition
Sunday, March 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Next Gallery, 6851 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
The galleries of Pasternak’s Art Hub in Lakewood will be moving a block east this spring. But Next Gallery is getting ready to blow the joint now by throwing an Art Garage Sale, with art and supplies going for bargain prices. Wish the artists well, and stock up on art while you can. Find more information here.
Thrift-Pop Monthly Market
Sunday, March 27, noon to 5 p.m.
Denver Central Market, 2631 Larimer Street
Rejoice, frugal fans: Thrift-Pop is here to hold the vintage crowd over between humongous Thrift-Con blowouts, bringing smaller markets to RiNo every last Sunday of the month (expect April, when Thrift-Con itself will arrive). About forty thrift and vintage vendors will set up, flea-market style, in the lot and bemuraled alley adjacent to the Denver Central Market, where all sorts of deliciousness awaits hungry shoppers in need of a break. Thrift-Pop admission is free, or opt to buy a $12 Thrift-Con tote when you RSVP here.
Rory Scott, "Marble."
Night Lights Denver
Through March 31, daily except Mondays, 6:15 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe Street
For Women’s History Month, Night Lights Denver is presenting a collection of time-based artworks projected on the side of the Clocktower; the work is designed to express conversations unique to each artist’s practice. This program was independently curated by Sharifa Moore, executive director of Denver Digerati; find out more here.
Boulder Walking Mural Tour
Through April 2 (and beyond)
Assorted locations in Boulder
The Boulder Walking Mural Tour has rolled out as part of Boulder Arts Week, which runs through April 2. Street Wise Arts is hosting a self-guided walking mural tour centered on the downtown/Pearl Street center. Using a written and printed pamphlet and online Google map, take a free "do it yourself" tour. Hear from the featured artists about their work, and stop along the way for some treats and shopping at Boulder's favorite Pearl street shops. Find out more here.
Do you know of a free event in Denver that should be on this list? We'll be updating it through the week; send information to [email protected].
