Mariah Carey’s early Christmas present
Tuesday. The aurally iconic voice behind “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” a classic of Christmas pop, will headline Ball Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in what promises to be the most Christmas-y concert of the week (and that’s saying something).
The Denver show from Mariah Carey and her Merry Christmas One and All! tour is one of only 13 dates this winter. “This festive event is a celebration of the global superstar’s timeless collection of holiday classics including the record-breaking mega-hit, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’ and fan favorite chart toppers,” promoter Live Nation wrote.
If that’s your jam, head to 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver for the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are still available, though be warned that many are pricey (if verified) resales from Ticketmaster. $85-$200, ticketmaster.com
The holiday explosion starts now
Through Dec. 31. This weekend sees a burst of family friendly holiday, including Denver Botanic Gardens’ massively popular Blossoms of Light (opening Friday, Jan. 17, through Jan. 7, but closed Nov. 25 and Dec. 25; tickets at botanicgardens.org) and the re-launch of Estes Park’s Catch the Glow Holiday Season programming, which will soon feature the Frosty Beer Fest (Dec. 9) and Holiday Wine Fest (Dec. 16).
For metro Denver and Aurora, there’s also the continually impressive ICE! event at Gaylord Rockies, which this year recounts the holiday classic movie “A Christmas Story” through hand-carved ice sculptures (seriously). The 2 million pounds of ice will be on display Nov. 17, through Jan. 1, 2024, alongside a host of other Christmas activities and shows there.
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Blvd. in Aurora. Phone: Tickets for the ICE! show are $19-$32 via christmasatgaylordrockies.marriott.com. Call 720-452-6900 for more.
7-year-old social media star at Denver Fashion Week
Through Sunday. Denver’s fall celebration of everything-Colorado-fashion wraps this weekend with a pair of very different, complementary runway programs featuring some of the best local and national designers.
Saturday, Nov. 18, brings back the popular Couture Show, featuring not just luxury looks but the Colorado debut of 7-year-old California design prodigy and social media sensation Max Alexander, who creates custom designs for actors such as Sharon Stone and displays them online to his nearly 2 million Instagram followers.
The Sunday, Nov. 19, closer is the Kids Fashion Show, a relaxed and color-splashed collection of Colorado designers, with a runway performance from Cherry Creek Dance. Both Denver Fashion Week events take place at York Street Yards, 3827 Steele St. in Denver. Tickets: $40-$185. Visit denverfashionweek.com/tickets for more.
A stunning array of “Wild Color”
Opens Friday. The truly breathtaking variety of hues in the natural world comes to life in the new temporary exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature & Science, “Wild Color,” which opens Friday, Nov. 17. The included-with-admission show celebrates “the vibrant and untamed beauty of the natural world, showcasing a diverse collection of vivid flora and fauna,” curators wrote.
“Wander through rooms, each dedicated to a hue from the rainbow and grasp the profound roles colors play in the natural world. From the mystery of creatures that change color to shades that the human eye can’t perceive.” Content will be available in both English and Spanish.
Open 9-5 p.m. daily at 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver. Museum admission is $20-$25, and kids under 2 are free. Note: there’s also an SCFD free day coming up on Dec. 4. dmns.org
