Fun Things to Do in Denver, January 20 to January 26

Cowboys and East Indians

If you tore through Colorado author Nina McConigley’s acclaimed collection of short stories, Cowboys and East Indians, you’ll want to secure tickets to its on-stage adaptation. And if you haven’t read it yet, get to a bookstore. You’ll follow along as the Sen family moves from India to Wyoming and encounters all sorts of cultural obstacles. Through March 1; times vary; ticket prices vary

Denver Jewish Film Festival

An Orthodox woman, mother, and marathoner. A young man facing blindness who endeavors to climb El Capitan. An American-Jewish woman building bonds with communities in Palestine. These are some of the characters you’ll meet in the films screening at this year’s Denver Jewish Film Festival. Snag VIP tickets for entry to the opening night reception and admission to all screenings. Jan. 22–Feb. 1; times vary; individual tickets $15–$18, all-access pass $325

Steer Day

A bull in a china shop? We’ll do you one better: a bull in the Brown Palace. Each year, the Denver institution invites the National Western Stock Show’s grand champion steer into its gussied-up atrium for an Instagram-worthy photo-op. Grab a flute of champagne to enjoy as you ogle—just make sure to keep the VIP away from the glasses. Jan. 23; 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; free general admission, VIP tickets start at $204

Rockies Fest

You might need to wait a few more months until the Rockies’ Opening Day, but baseball lovers can keep offseason blues at bay during this fan-forward event. Grill Rockies president Walker Monfort, general manager Josh Byrnes, and manager Warren Schaeffer about the team’s new direction during the Q&A sessions; play Rockies-themed Family Feud; wander Coors Field on a self-guided tour; stop by the baseball card show; and definitely get players’ autographs (Kyle Freeland! Mickey Moniak! Brenton Doyle!) before they show up on ESPN later this year. Jan. 24; 10 a.m.; $5–$10

A Disney Drag Channel Original Brunch

To all the Millennials that grew up on Zenon, The Cheetah Girls, Motocrossed, and High School Musical, this one is for you. Drag queens Minor Misdemeanor, Coco Bardot, and Adryanna Staxxx are hosting this 2000s-era DCOM brunch at Ace Eat Serve. Prep your vocal chords and dress up as your favorite main character (Cadet Kelly, anyone?) to maximize the nostalgia. Jan. 24; 1 p.m.; free admission

Denver Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival

It’s the dead of winter, and even our trusty Patagonia puffers are struggling to keep us warm. So, we’re trying a new tactic: this belly-warming whiskey tasting event. Hear from spirit experts, prime your stomach with food, and sample more than 20 varieties of brown booze from around the world. Jan. 24; timed entry starts at 2:30 p.m.; starting at $26