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Indie 102.3’s 303 Day
Coloradans celebrate state pride so fervently that even its area code gets a celebration. During 303 Day (observed on March 3, obviously) head to this local-focused music gathering, where you’ll watch homegrown artists Bruha, Graveyard Choir, and Cheap Perfume perform, pick up limited-edition merch, and grub on food and drink at Number 38. March 3; 5–9 p.m.; free attendance, RSVP here
SAME Table Celebration
Throughout the year, SAME (So All May Eat) Café serves an average of 25,000 healthy, locally sourced meals on a pay-what-you-can model. During its annual fundraiser, you can expect the same ethos. Attendees can support the nonprofit by volunteering their time in exchange for admission, paying what they can for a ticket, or purchasing one at full price. You’ll be treated to bites from Sắp Sửa, Champagne Tiger, Konjo Ethiopian and more. Plus, you can bid on auction items like pottery and yoga classes. March 5; 5:30–8:30 p.m.; $150 for a full-price ticket
Denver Restaurant Week
Take a week off from meal prepping and use the Mile High City’s signature restaurant week as your excuse to veer from your routine dinner roster. More than 300 eateries, ranging from Chez Maggy to ViewHouse, will have special multicourse menus at discounted, fixed prices ($25 to $55), meaning you don’t have to feel too guilty about forgoing that chicken and broccoli. March 6–15; times vary; menu prices start at $25
Mile High Beer Fest
Craft beer aficionados don’t need to wait until the Great American Beer Festival in October to wet their whistle. More than 40 local and national makers (think: Left Hand Brewing Co., Renegade Brewing, and Eddyline Brewery) will be at Denargo Market on Saturday serving up unlimited samples of their suds. March 7; general admission is 2–5 p.m.; starting at $94
Celtic Mania
If you’re already blasting “Rattlin’ Bog” on repeat in anticipation of Saint Patty’s Day, jig your way to this Denver Brass performance at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. For more than 30 years, the group has celebrated the holiday with this high-energy performance, which includes appearances from Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, the Celtic Steps Dance School, and the Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums. March 7–8; Saturday 2:30 & 7 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.; $5–$60
The Office Trivia with Todd Packer
Put your constant rewatching of Jim, Pam, Dwight, and Michael to good use at this trivia night hosted by David Koechner, who you might know as Todd Packer. In between rounds of trivia at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins, guests will hear behind-the-scenes stories about the filming of The Office, plus get a chance to meet the Pack-Man personally. March 8; 8 p.m.; $48
