Denver Arts Events November 3-9, 2025

You’d better clear your schedule, this week’s list offers more than you can squeeze in around your 9-5. The Denver Film Fest continues through Sunday giving us all-day access to great films and discussions. On Friday night, we get to do a deep dive into the rich arts and traditions of Día de los Muertos. And on Saturday night, our city’s best museums are opening their doors for free from 5-10 p.m. If I could enjoy five performances, concerts, or exhibitions this week, this is what I’d do. Enjoy. 

✺ All Week The Denver Film Fest continues through November 9. A couple of notable films showing this week include,Colorado Shorts: Documentary, Centerpiece: Is this Thing On?, H is for Hawk, and Seeds. Films and schedule.

✺ November 6 Give 5 Productions award-winning production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch opens at Ballyhoo Table & Stage. Through Nov. 23. Get tickets. 

✺ November 7 Give reverence to the dead by ​​viewing ofrendas, exhibitions, and live performances during 40 West Arts Día de Los Muertos Colfax Art Crawl 5-9 p.m. Free. Learn more.

✺ November 8 As part of Denver Arts Week, most of Denver’s top museums and cultural institutions will open their doors free and late for Night at the Museums. 5-10 p.m. Learn more. 

✺ November 9 Jazz Sunday at Woods Boss Brewing—every Sunday, this local brewery opens up their tap room for live jazz performances. Free. 3-5 p.m. More info. 

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