Denver Fashion Week
Keep your mothball-ridden scarves and sweaters in storage this winter, and instead, update your wardrobe with ideas from the Mile High City’s biggest fashion fete. All week, watch runway shows dedicated to Western style, couture, streetwear, maximalism, and more, starring local models and designers from across the globe. Through Nov. 17; times vary; starting at $18

Louisiana Meets the Rockies
From po’ boys to gumbo to crawfish boils, Louisiana boasts a cuisine unlike any other state—and thanks to this culinary event, Coloradans don’t have to book a ticket to the Big Easy to try it. Eleven Louisiana-based chefs, such as Karlos Knott of Cajun Saucer and Owen Hohl of Hot Tails, will cook up authentic dishes, which you can try while sipping on a Southern cocktail and listening to live music. Nov. 13; 7–9 p.m.; $45

Mile High Holiday Mart

Photo courtesy of the Junior League of Denver

Whether the folks on your holiday shopping list are gamers (see: Glue Bunny Games), foodies (see: Mountain Girl Pickles), art lovers (see: Parks Art Collection), or have different interests entirely, you’ll find a gift to put under the tree for everyone after visiting this decades-old holiday market. Hosted by the Junior League of Denver, the shop has more than 100 vendors, plus on-site food trucks, like Blessed BBQ and Comida Ranchera, for when you need to refuel. Nov. 15–17; times vary; $10 entry

The Old Man and the Moon
If you’ve seen every new release on Netflix and are bored by the box office’s offerings, head to this new play at the People’s Building in Aurora written by New York City–based PigPen Theatre Company. The mythical story follows an old man as he decides whether to attend to his duties (which involve filling up the moon with liquid light) or abandon them in search of his missing wife. Nov. 15–24; times vary; $25–$31

Women’s History Symposium
The culmination of History Colorado’s monthslong series Bold Women. Change History., this symposium will feature historians, researchers, and experts whose work touches on non-traditional ways of exploring women’s history. Sit in on panel discussions centered around topics like Colorado’s industrious women and how they navigated marriage on the frontier. Grub with fellow gals during lunch and peruse History Colorado’s exhibits in your free time. Nov. 16; 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Gritogether: Micro Food Festival and Culinary Competition
Sometimes it feels like rice, corn, and wheat are the only grains that get the glory. Hell’s Kitchen and Chopped contestant Cody Candelario is trying to change that with this fest paying homage to farro, an ancient grain high in protein and fiber. Local chefs, including Bar Dough’s Stefy DeVita and Food Network star DeAndre Smith, will battle to create the best farro-forward dish, which attendees will choose while listening to live tunes provided by Hundred Pound Housecat at Lyons Farmette. Nov. 16; 6–10 p.m.; $90