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# Jeffco Crew #049 - Cheat Day, Hot Wax & Pine Beetles
- URL: https://jeffcocrew.com/jeffco-crew-049-cheat-day-hot-wax-pine-beetles/
- Published: 2026-01-07T23:21:26.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-07T23:21:26.000Z
- Author: Derek

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Colder! When does Winter start?

Hellooooooooo everyone! 

Happy New Year, I hope you had a wonderful holiday, got a break from whatever keeps you busy. 

I took two weeks off from this newsletter, not gonna lie kinda missed you guys. Really excited for what's in store for this year!

Anyone get any crazy gifts over the holidays? How was your power-shutdown experience? Send me thoughts!

Let's get into it!

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## 👌 Crew Bits

*Trying out a new notes section here, as a lot of stuff I come across isn't necessarily an event. I also get all kinds of tips and insights from ya'll which could find their way here.*

Fun find, if you're driving down South Golden Road you may notice a set of sculptures in Triangle Park - [check out how and why they were made](https://www.instagram.com/p/DSu705IE8xk/?ref=jeffcocrew.com) by artist Robert Tully.

The City of Wheat Ridge [wrapped up the Wadsworth Blvd project](https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7p01FAs3b/?ref=jeffcocrew.com), it's largest infrastructure project ever. What do we think, is traffic better?

Also in Wheat Ridge, [free Christmas trees recycling until February 1st](https://www.instagram.com/p/DS-cVENDVV4/?ref=jeffcocrew.com) at Anderson and Panorama Parks.

Lakewood's tree recycling [ends on Sunday](https://www.lakewood.org/City-Hall/Departments/Community-Resources/CR-Meetings-and-Events/Christmas-Tree-Recycling?ref=jeffcocrew.com).

Have you considered running for Governor of Colorado? This guy is running [while in prison for second-degree murder](https://gregforgovernor.simdif.com/a%5Fletter%5Ffrom%5Fgreg.html?ref=jeffcocrew.com). What's your excuse?

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## 🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do

Send me [feedback, events or ideas](https://tally.so/r/mYpYZ6?ref=jeffcocrew.com).

## Wednesday 1/07

5pm / New Terrain Brewing Company (Golden) - 🔥 Sunset Campfires w/ Caramelized Beers ... and S'mores!, [warm up by the fire](https://newterrainbrewing.com/events/2026/1/7/smores?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🎶 Will Whalen, [check out a local multi-instrument artist](https://thebluegrasslounge.com/event/will-whalen-at-bluegrass-olde-town-7/2026-01-07/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎵 Spinsday - Vinyl Night, [spin your favorite records](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/prp4n3mtal7ynfy-3e263-jtw2c-dxw6w-jtxkc-zetbp-ygnpy-a2pnp-9m6x4-p6yw9?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / Odyssey Beerwerks (Arvada) - 🔥 Hot Wax and Pint Night, [enjoy craft beer and vinyl](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJOnFWEuNB/?img%5Findex=2&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Zymos Brewing (Littleton) - 🎨 Littleton Q+ Craft Night, [meet the queer community and create](https://www.zymosbrewing.com/events-1?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎸 Reece Maveric, [enjoy acoustic vibes](https://facebook.com/events/154661972334265)

## Thursday 1/08

7:30am / Golden Welcome Center Conference Room (Golden) - 🎯 Golden Chamber Ambassadors Meeting, [volunteer to strengthen the business community](https://business.goldenchamber.org/events/details/golden-chamber-ambassadors-meeting-01-01-2026-5127?calendarMonth=2026-01-01&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

4pm / Mountain Toad Brewing (Golden) - ⛷️ Ski Tunes, [get your gear tuned while you enjoy a beer](https://www.mountaintoadbrewing.com/events/2026/1/8/ski-tunes?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎸 Blues w/ Blackburn - Open Jam, [bring your blues](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/2025/1/30/blues-w-blackburn-open-jam-a7f2m-6bg96-azzll-aelzs-9rhan-rrp22-6dhz4-e7wpb-3k8zz-5y4la-3b96n-zj6sb-r7gtf-9ye6x-x2b6x-pkzxh-ssx58-8wx2m-6relt-lapk4-lces3?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / New Terrain Brewing Company (Golden) - 🎸 Ghost Town Drifters @ NTBC's Music By The Mesa, [catch live Denver music](https://newterrainbrewing.com/events/2026/1/8/ghost-town-drifters-ntbcs-music-by-the-mesa?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎵 Jay Stott Trio, [experience live jazz](https://facebook.com/events/1201957568040756)

7pm / Silver Vines Winery (Arvada) - 🎸 Gregg Green, [hear rock, folk, and country covers from the Beatles to Garth Brooks](https://silvervineswinery.com/events/gregg-green/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🎸 Young & Dead, [catch this Boulder jam band's Grateful Dead-inspired improvisation](https://www.littlebearlive.com/event-details/young-dead-5?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Friday 1/09

11am / Kokopelli Beer Company (Westminster) - 🎂 Kokopelli's 12th Anniversary, [celebrate with the brewery](https://kokopellibeerco.com/event/kokopellis-12th-anniversary/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

4pm / Foothills Art Center (Golden) - 🎨 2026 Spring 1 Multigenerational Ceramics, [first of 4x Fridays, create together in this kid-friendly class](https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/2026-spring-1-multigenerational-ceramics/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Buffalo Rose (Golden) - 🎸 John McKay, [enjoy folk, blues, and Americana on the free outdoor patio](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/john-mckay/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Snowpack Taproom (Conifer) - 🎵 Smörgåsgrass with Brian and Sean, [enjoy bluegrass tunes](https://events.snowpacktaproom.com/e/sm%C3%B6rg%C3%A5sgrass-with-brian-and-sean-duo-live-music?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Center for the Arts (Evergreen) - 🏺 Clay Date: Wheel Throwing Create & Sip, [try your hand at the pottery wheel](https://evergreenarts.org/cae/clay-date-create-sip/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🎵 Karlsbad Ass Band, [expect the unexpected](https://www.littlebearlive.com/event-details/karlsbad-ass-band-expect-the-unexpected?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / 6 and 40 Brewery (Lakewood) - 😂 Beer Barn Comedy, [laugh along with local comedians hosted by Paul Garcia](https://6and40brewery.com/event/beer-barn-comedy-3/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Rockabillies Restaurant & Bar (Arvada) - 🎵 Busted Bones, [catch this up-tempo honky-tonk band from Denver](https://rockabilliesbar.com/sunday-11-1-live-comedy-night/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🎸 Eli Howard and the Greater Good, [experience alternative country rock](https://www.littlebearlive.com/event-details/eli-howard-and-the-greater-good-4?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎸 Eric Martinez Band, [rock out tonight](https://facebook.com/events/1314480230388406)

8pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎶 Electric Whiskey Experiment, [rock out with this band](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/adkm2ftbl59w7bm-5gdm2-sf6c8-595x3-3ck5g-hcw3r-aac97-grwdg-m8cjc-3x9xf-6lkhf-x2tg7-a5btk-7xdt7-694e7-r6e8z-mj8ya-sr6kz-s6hk6-s73rd-3wfxx-4c6xj-a6x53?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Gnarly's Theater (Golden) - 🎤 Spaghetti Jake featuring Bear Love stand-up comedy event, [laugh the night away](https://www.facebook.com/events/1208412610661087/)

8pm / Buffalo Rose (Golden) - 🎸 Citizen Dan, [experience the definitive Steely Dan tribute](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/citizen-dan/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Saturday 1/10

10am / Little Bear Saloon (Evergreen) - 🎵 Evergreen Creative District's Day of Music & Celebration, [experience workshops, performances & jam sessions celebrating live music](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evergreen-creative-districts-day-of-music-celebration-jan-10th-tickets-1978172167203?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Foothills Art Center (Golden) - ✨ Make & Manifest, Vision Board Workshop, [set your intentions](https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/make-manifest-vision-board-workshop/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys (Lakewood) - 🤝 January Mini Meetup, a free meet up for miniaturists, [bring your project and meet fellow miniaturists](https://www.dmmdt.org/events/2024/9/14/mini-social-hour-free-meet-up-for-miniaturists-mccxk-r4jrf-bygmb-b5hxa-z89j5-byz9r-b52zt-x3p5k-rmlsr-prsey-7xfln-ebj4h-5m869-633w3?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

2pm / Conifer Library (Conifer) - 🌲 Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation: What can you do?, [learn how to protect your trees](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6941cadfddf563280021335b?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

3pm / Revival Brews (Evergreen) - 🎸 Tony Fire & The One & Only Jon Ham, [enjoy live guitar forward music](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTBxC9vEQJu/?ref=jeffcocrew.com) 

4pm / Old 121 Brewhouse (Lakewood) - 🎸 Lee & Co., [rock out to rock & roll](https://old121brewhouse.com/events/live-music-saturdays-lee-and-co?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Ye Olde 121 Public House (Lakewood) - 😂 NextStop Stand Up Comedy, [laugh the night away](https://nextstopcomedy.com/events/old-121-brewhouse-01-10-2026/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Silver Vines Winery Arvada (Arvada) - 🎵 Gypsy Jazz Jam, [enjoy a unique jam session of jazz musicians](https://silvervineswinery.com/events/gypsy-jazz-jam-every-monday/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Little Bear Live (Evergreen) - 🔥 Aaron Golay & The Original Sin, [feel the Americana, roots, rock, and soul](https://www.littlebearlive.com/event-details/aaron-golay-the-original-sin-2?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Morrison Holiday Bar (Morrison) - 🎶 Buzztones, [rock out](http://www.morrisonholidaybar.com/index.php/events-calendar?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎤 Swade Brigade, [catch the show](https://facebook.com/events/772093155920231)

8pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎹 Luke Story - Sing Along Piano Show, [sing your heart out](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/adkm2ftbl59w7bm-5gdm2-sf6c8-595x3-3ck5g-hcw3r-aac97-grwdg-m8cjc-3x9xf-6lkhf-x2tg7-a5btk-7xdt7-694e7-r6e8z-mj8ya-sr6kz-s6hk6-s73rd-3wfxx-4c6xj-a6x53-25hkm?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Sunday 1/11

1pm / Mad Macks Brewing (Golden) - 🍕 Cheat Day Pot Luck, [break those New Year's resolutions](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTDPC%5FGDunY/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1:30pm / Mountainside Bakery (Evergreen) - 🎨 Kids Paint Class with Evergreen Art School, [paint Nick from Zootopia](https://evergreenartschool.com/register-for-classes/p%5F3371538/kids-paint-at-mountainside-bakery-jan-11-1-30-3?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

2pm / Zymos Brewing (Littleton) - 🃏 Magic Draft and Draught, [play Commander and drafts](https://www.zymosbrewing.com/events-1?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🎶 Chrispy, [see a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, performer who uses a BOSS RC 300 loop station](https://thebluegrasslounge.com/event/chrispy-at-bluegrass-olde-town/2026-01-11/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Zymos Brewing (Littleton) - 🎻 Irish Session Night, [bring your instrument for traditional Celtic music](https://www.zymosbrewing.com/events-1?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Monday 1/12

12pm / 4851 Independence Street (Wheat Ridge) - 💙 Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training, [learn lifesaving mental health crisis skills](https://business.goldenchamber.org/events/details/question-persuade-refer-qpr-01-12-2026-12694?calendarMonth=2026-01-01&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / The Bluegrass Olde Town (Arvada) - 🎶 Rusty Gears, [check out some bluegrass](https://thebluegrasslounge.com/event/rusty-gears-at-bluegrass-olde-town/2026-01-12/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

## Tuesday 1/13

5pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🧖 Nomadic Fire Mobile Sauna, [relax in a heated box, with beer](https://coloradotaphouse.com/events/nomadic-fire-mobile-sauna-at-the-tap-house-first-time-here-kcbc7-k2ah5-63nmf-nzzf5-69z6n-amdem-43gbp-rhhgd-njdm3?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🧩 Jigsaw Puzzles On Tap - 2026 Winter/Spring Season Kick Off, [piece it together](https://coloradotaphouse.com/events/jigsaw-winter-2025?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Bentgate Mountaineering (Golden) - ⛷️ Avy Safety 101 + State of the Snowpack with Colorado Adventure Guides, [learn avalanche awareness and current snowpack conditions](https://www.bentgate.com/events/avy-safety-101-state-of-the-snowpack-with-colorado/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎤 Open Mic Night, [showcase your talent](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/c99p2rzmlnbbr96-tj2k8-cbrtx-czmn8-mypn4-sbmny-rxa6p-mrp26-njn75-bpctc-ff53p-656tl-dea9j-lc25m-ygxmf-392wj-7nw3m-2d4l7-m2b77-jr3xl-j866b-c4lhx-5m27h-syf2e-tfxyg-2ksae-s3zbg?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Morrison Holiday Bar (Morrison) - 🎵 The E Train, [catch the groove](http://www.morrisonholidaybar.com/index.php/events-calendar?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

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