Three things to do for free in Denver this week, July 21-24

The weather is hot, but your bank balance is not. Chill! There are many cool activities around town this week that don't cost a cent -- everything from discussions to physical games to head games, as OhHeckYeah closes up shop. Go to the Westword calendar for a complete line-up of...

By Alex Brown

July 21, 2014

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The weather is hot, but your bank balance is not. Chill! There are many cool activities around town this week that don't cost a cent -- everything from discussions to physical games to head games, as OhHeckYeah closes up shop.

Go to the Westword calendar for a complete line-up of events around town, and let us know about bargains we missed in the comments section below.

Philosophy Club and Open Mic at Mercury Cafe (Wednesday, free) Will Descartes be at philosophy club? I think not. If you didn't get that little joke, maybe you should come to the Mercury for a refresher course while members of the club philosophize and rant. This open mic night isn't all about philosophy, though: You'll also hear singer-songwriters, poets and comedians. Summer Games at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (Thursday, free) Street ping-pong, yoga and trivia are taking over Civic Plaza in Boulder tonight in conjunction with BMoCA's current exhibition, Game Changer. The games are free, but you'll want to bring an old T-shirt in order to to take part in the free screen-printing classes. PechaKucha at OhHeckYeah at Denver Theatre District (Thursday, free) OhHeckYeah has been a cool addition to Denver this summer: fun, interactive and, best of all, free. But this weekend will be game over for the street arcade. Tonight will be a closing ceremonies of sorts with special activities and speeches from the creators. Since this could be crowded, RSVP in advance.

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Alex Brown is a freelance writer from Denver, Colorado. You can find him around town falling off his skateboard, eating burritos and petting dogs.

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