Food and fun
Monday. At least 10 Asian-owned food businesses will pop up on Monday, April 28 in the parking lot at Adobo, a Fillipino/Latin restaurant at 3901 Federal St. in Denver. The event, Friends on Federal, will feature food for sale from Panda Bao, Rocky Mountain Momo, Pho King Rapidos, Die Die Must Try, Kids Table and more. It runs from 5 to 9 p.m.
“For AANHPI businesses, a lot of these ingredients are tied to our roots, sourced from the places our stories began. Now more than ever is the time to show up for our local businesses that keep this city interesting,” organizers said.
The event is part of the third annual Mile High Asian Food Week, which runs Sunday, April 27 to May 3; during the week, “foodies can eat their way through various cuisines” from 80 AANHPI-owned vendors and receive special discounts, secret menu items, specialty menus, and more, according to a statement. Get more information at milehighafw.com. — Jonathan Shikes
SeriesFest: Season 11
Tuesday-May 4. Denver’s continually-renewed SeriesFest returns for its 11th outing from Tuesday, April 29-May 4, with dozens of public screenings for new and returning TV series, from streaming favorites at big networks, and new, independent pilots up for sale. Like a feature-film festival, it includes panels, awards, podcast tapings and special events.
You’ll likely recognize some of the names attending: Emmy-winning comic and former CNN host W. Kamau Bell, brand-name talk show pioneer Maury Povich, Stephen Moyer (“Sexy Beast”), Rhea Seehorn (“Better Call Saul”), Lisa Ann Walter (“Abbot Elementary”) and various industry leaders. Events take place at Asterisk Denver, the Sie FilmCenter and — in the case of Tuesday night’s comedy concert from Amy Schumer — Red Rocks Amphitheatre (starting at $74 via axs.com).
Visit seriesfest.com for a festival badge ($139-$1,000) or to buy passes for individual screenings (starting at $15) and special events. — John Wenzel
Día del Niño 2025
Sunday. The global Día del Niño (Children’s Day) celebration returns this weekend with free, all-ages activities for families. That includes Denver Art Museum’s 23rd annual event, featuring free admission, live music and dance, and bilingual artmaking activities across the Golden Triangle area’s larger cultural institutions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway.
Sunday also finds Denver Museum of Nature & Science holding a major Día del Niño event, sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Center, with live music and dance, science demos and free museum admission. See more participating libraries, museums, music events and kid-friendly programming at denverartmuseum.org or mccdenver.org/dia-del-nino. — John Wenzel
Time travel
Friday-Sunday. One part performance, one part history museum, Inheritance Kitchen is “an immersive, multi-sensory experience that invites you to step inside a magical house tucked away in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood – a place where memories live in the walls and stories are waiting to be uncovered.” The experience has been running for a few weeks at 1905 Lawrence St. in Sakura Square, and this weekend is its finale.
“As you move through the space, you’ll encounter three families — Japanese, Latine/Chicano, and Black — each living in different decades of the house’s history,” organizers explain. “You’ll witness their experiences of social injustice, grief, and loss, while also finding the beauty of connection, resilience, and love shared through food. … You’ll engage your senses, explore moments of childlike wonder, and reflect on the ways we carry—and pass down—our histories.”
There are two showings on Friday, April 25, four on Saturday, April 26, and three on Sunday, April 27. Tickets are $45. Get more information at inheritancekitchen.com. — Jonathan Shikes