Jeffco Crew #043 - Chili, Soups & Dips
It's November!
My birthday month.
Always a solid month filled with fall vibes, winter vibes, holiday vibes.
"Eating too much" vibes.
So to kick it all off we put up our (fake, prelit) Christmas tree this past weekend. 🎄
Yup, we're full tilt decorating already.
Oh and we've already kicked off holiday movies.
We started with Elf, which just doesn't get old, and we did Arthur Christmas last night.
Arthur is a deep cut, one of my top five favorites and only recently discovered despite it being almost ten years old. If you haven't seen, I highly recommend it.
Don't overthink the holidays - there are no rules and you can just do things.
If you want holiday vibes, get after it.
Let's get into it.
🗓️ Featured Events
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❤️ Jeffco Feeds Jeffco Food Drive
Jefferson County Public Schools and Jefferson County Public Library are collecting food donations to help families impacted by SNAP benefit reductions. Drop off non-perishable foods, kid-friendly items, or essential supplies at Jeffco Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Donations will stock temporary high school pantries in communities that need them most. Can't make it? You can donate online through The Jeffco Schools Foundation at https://jps.click/jeffco-feeds-jeffco.
🎨 Denver Arts Week
Denver's biggest celebration of creativity returns with 10 days of performances, exhibitions, open studios, and special events across the metro area. More than 100 cultural organizations participate, offering everything from ballet and theater to gallery walks and behind-the-scenes artist studio tours. Many events are free or discounted, making it an accessible way to explore the city's art scene. The week typically includes performances at major venues like the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, special exhibitions at museums, and neighborhood art walks. While Denver Arts Week is centered in Denver proper, it's worth the drive for Jeffco residents looking to dive into the metro's cultural offerings.
🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do
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Wednesday 11/05
5pm / New Terrain Brewing (Golden) - 🔥 Sunset Campfires w/ Caramelized Beers and S'mores, cozy up by the fire
6pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎵 Mark Brut, intimate evening of quality song and musicianship
Thursday 11/06
5pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 🎵 Lucas Parker and Jessica Paige, rock, country & pop covers plus originals
5pm / Valkarie Gallery (Lakewood) - 🎨 "Under Pressure" Exhibition opening with contemporary artists Maria Valentina Sheets and Christy Lynne Seving
6pm / New Terrain Brewing (Golden) - 🎵 Foggy Memory Boys from Taos, NM, catch the bluegras show
6:30pm / Evergreen Lake House (Evergreen) - 🎤 Laughs on the Lake Stand Up Comedy Night, Chris Voth headlines
Friday 11/07
10am - 5pm / Mountain Home (Evergreen) - 🎄 Annual Holiday Open House, kick off holiday season with shopping deals (also Saturday/Sunday)
10am / Foothills Art Center (Golden) - 🎨 Watercolor Notecards, design and paint greeting cards (also Saturday same time)
5 - 9pm / 40 West Arts District (Lakewood) - 💀 Dia de los Muertos Colfax Art Crawl, experience vibrant altars and live performances
5pm / Pirate: Contemporary Art (Lakewood) - 🎨 Dia de los Muertos, annual celebration with student artwork, altars, Aztec dancers, and candlelight procession
6pm / Goosetown Station (Golden) - 🎸 Brian Blaser & Geoff Union Duo, bluegrass music duo show
6pm / Snowpack Taproom (Conifer) - 🎸 The Recyclers, all ages show, classic rock and R&B to contemporary.
6pm / Olde Town Arvada (Arvada) - 🎨 Art Drop Arvada, hunt for hidden local art treasures
7pm / Rockabillies Restaurant & Bar (Arvada) - 🎸 The Marmot Kings, rockabilly and old rock n roll
8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎵 Dechen Hawk & the Lit Squad, R&B and Neo-Soul evening
8pm / Gnarly's (Golden) - 🎤 Rick Bryan comedy show, resilient comedian blending humor with hope
8pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎵 Ellie D & Soul Mix, blues, R&B, jazz and select classic rock
Saturday 11/08
12pm / Landlocked Ales (Lakewood) - 🍺 Lakewood Brewery Collective, brewery collaboration event
1pm / Old 121 Brewhouse (Lakewood) - 🌶️ Veterans Day Weekend Chili Cookoff and Beer Release, compete for best red and green chili
1pm / Golden History Museum (Golden) - 📸 Photography Made Simple with Rich Luckin, learn composition tips
1:30pm / Zymos Brewing (Denver) - 🎵 Mark May, folk-grass singer-songwriter performance
2pm / Foothills Art Center (Golden) - 🎤 Artist Talk with Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annunziato, an exhibition discussion
2 - 4pm / Center for the Arts Evergreen (Evergreen) - 🏺 Sculpt-A-Mug with Hannah Lim, create your own ceramic mug
5:30pm / Friedhoff Hall, Colorado School of Mines (Golden) - 🤠 Ring of Fire Ball, Annual Fundraising Party, western attire fundraiser with live music and auctions
5 - 9pm / Morrison Natural History Museum (Morrison) - 🦕 Night at the Museum, free admission during Denver Arts Week
5 - 10pm / Clyfford Still Museum (Denver) - 🎨 Free Night at the Museums, explore art after hours
5 - 10pm / Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Denver) - 🎨 Night at the Museum for Denver Arts Week, explore art, nature and science
5:30 - 8:30pm / Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage (Golden) - 🎸 Southside Mike, blues, rock and funk music
6pm / Freedom Street Social (Arvada) - 🎧 Silent Disco, dance like nobody's watching
7:30pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🎸 Stephen Lear Band, high energy blues rock and soul with Hendrix and SRV covers
8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎵 Bottlerocket Hurricane, Colorado bluegrass and beyond band
8pm / Etta Jeanne (Golden) - 🎵 Captain Insano DJ Patio Party, groove to funk-soul vibes
8pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎵 Wylie Jones, a one-man reggae show
8pm / Gnarly's Theater (Golden) - 🎤 First Class Laughs!, comedy show with four comedians and magical performers
Sunday 11/09
1pm / Express Library West Arvada (Arvada) - 🎨 Vegetable Printmaking, design your own tote bag or tea towel
1pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🎵 FinalEyes, high energy dance party hits from 80's rock to today's hottest hits
2 - 4:30pm / Stay Tuned Brewing - 🥣 Dip Off competition, bring your best dip to compete (or just show up to eat and judge)
3pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 🎧 Live spin by DJ & 1, funk, house, R&B and hip hop
3pm / Cannonball Creek Brewing - 🍲 Soup There it is!, bring your favorite soup to share potluck-style
4:30 - 7:30pm / Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage (Golden) - 🤠 Jeff Goodwin, country music hits
6 - 10pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🎵 Chrispy, a looped acoustic performance
Monday 11/10
6 - 9pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🪕 Second Gear, check out a local bluegrass band
6pm / Lakewood Library (Lakewood) - 🦉 Make Something: Wood Slice Owls, create alongside other adults
Tuesday 11/11
5pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🔥 Nomadic Fire Mobile Sauna, chill in a mobile sauna
5:30pm / Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill (Evergreen) - 🍻 EverGreen Drinks, network and socialize discussing the hows, whys and why nots of recycling
5:30pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🧩 Jigsaw Puzzles On Tap - Fall Mini Season Champion Night, be the fastest puzzler
6 - 8pm / Center for the Arts Evergreen (Evergreen) - 🍷 Art Bar: Fused Glass Contemporary Coasters, create glass coasters while sippin'
