Shrek Rave brings its chaotic pop‑meets‑EDM party to Summit Music Hall on Friday. Expect DJs flipping 2000s anthems and viral remixes into big singalongs, bass drops under neon green lights, and a crowd committed to ogre lore and dance‑floor nonsense. It’s 18+ with doors at 9pm and the show starting at 9pm, with pricing available through Ticketmaster.

Summit Music Hall is a brick‑and‑beam room in LoDo that holds a little over a thousand, with a punchy PA and a wide floor wrapped by a balcony. The sightlines are honest from almost anywhere, bartenders are quick, and the staff keeps nights moving. The calendar leans rock and electronic, and the system handles both with ease.

Xavi brings the X‑Tour to the Fillmore on Sunday, leaning into romantic sierreño and regional Mexican ballads that vaulted him from playlists to big stages. His tenor rides requinto‑led arrangements with pop sheen, built for collective singalongs and phone‑lit choruses. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm, all ages, with pricing handled on Ticketmaster.

The Fillmore Auditorium anchors Colfax with a chandeliered ballroom that fits close to 4,000. It’s a long, gently sloped floor with strong sightlines, a deep stage, and a wraparound balcony that keeps sound focused. The room runs like a machine, with quick entry and plenty of bars ringing the perimeter.

Noizu heads to The Church Nightclub on Friday for a late charge of chunky tech house, rolling bass, and crisp percussion—the sound that’s carried him from LA warehouses to festival main stages. Expect precision mixing and big hooks cut for peak‑hour momentum. Music starts at 10pm, 21+, with tickets around $24.95.

The Church is Denver’s most distinctive club—a converted cathedral in Capitol Hill with stained glass, vaulted ceilings, and a dancefloor that breathes. The main room’s system hits hard without harshness, and balconies give clean views of the booth. It draws A‑list touring DJs and a dialed, house‑savvy crowd.

Decimate x 7L bring a low‑end barrage to Club Vinyl on Friday, zeroing in on heavy dubstep and riddim—serrated leads, halftime switch‑ups, and sub pressure that will test the rail. It’s a late session for headbangers who like it dark and direct. Music starts at 10pm, 21+. Tickets are set at $14.95.

Club Vinyl anchors Broadway’s SoCo strip with four levels, a rooftop patio, and distinct rooms that split genres by floor. The main room throws weight behind bass nights; upstairs leans house and techno. Lines move fast, security is smooth, and the rigs are plenty stout for a proper full‑send.

Star Monster drops into The Basement at Club Vinyl on Friday with his psychedelic strain of bass music—wobbly low end, glitched melodies, and spacey halftime detours that keep tension and texture in balance. It’s immersive and heavy without losing the weird. Music at 10pm, 21+. Tickets sit at $14.95.

The Basement at Vinyl is the club’s dark, low‑ceilinged bunker—sub‑heavy, intimate, and built for bass. The booth sits right on the rail, the lights are tight, and the room erupts when the drops hit. It’s the downstairs spot when chest‑rattle impact matters more than sprawling production.

Febuary brings a moody alt‑rock set to the Marquis on Sunday, stitching dynamic swings to heart‑on‑sleeve melodies and punchy guitars. The songs lean cathartic without losing bite, landing between indie hooks and post‑hardcore grit in a tight, loud room. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, all ages, with pricing via Ticketmaster.

Marquis Theater is a tight, standing‑room club on Larimer with a few‑hundred cap, a straightforward stage, and mixes that stay clear even when the pit wakes up. It’s a staple for pop‑punk, metal, and indie tours, with a friendly staff, quick changeovers, and that pizza window next door.

The Pro Rodeo hits Denver Coliseum on Friday at 1:30pm, packing broncs, bulls, barrels, and timed roping into an afternoon session with the Stock Show buzz in full swing. It’s the classic arena program, riders and ropers rotating fast with the dirt flying. This ticket includes same‑day grounds admission; pricing is on Ticketmaster.

Denver Coliseum is a no‑frills concrete arena off I‑70 that handles big, loud events well. Sightlines are clean from the lower bowl, the floor hosts the action, and concessions are easy to reach between events. During Stock Show, it becomes the city’s rodeo hub—busy, efficient, and well staffed.

Grounds Admission gets you into the National Western Complex on Friday for the Stock Show’s all‑day sprawl—livestock barns, horse arenas, vendor halls, and the constant churn of western culture. It’s built for wandering: stock dog trials, ag demos, art, and a bite between events. Entry is valid Friday; pricing is on Ticketmaster.

The National Western Complex stretches along Brighton Boulevard with exhibition halls, two arenas, and a maze of barns that come alive in January. It’s built to move crowds between showcases, auctions, and rodeos, with shuttles linking to Coors Field parking and clear signage to keep traffic flowing.

La Rumba’s Ladies Night & Noche Sonidera stacks the evening with social dance and DJs. A bachata class starts at 7pm, followed by an 8pm cumbia session with Sebastian James, then the floor opens to cumbia sonidera, bachata, reggaetón, and more. Ladies are free until 9:30pm; cover is $14.13.

La Rumba is Denver’s longtime Latin dance staple near 9th Avenue—hardwood floor, mirrors, and a system tuned for rhythm, not volume wars. It’s welcoming to first‑timers and regulars alike, with instructors who keep energy high and DJs who read the room. The vibe favors dancers; the floor stays busy late.

Adele Givens brings veteran snap to Denver Improv on Friday at 7:30pm. The Def Comedy Jam and Queens of Comedy alum fires off razor‑sharp stories with that unbothered swagger, mixing life lessons with punchlines and side‑eye. It’s classic, grown‑folks stand‑up delivered by a master. Tickets are $31.14.

Denver Improv in Northfield is a classic club setup: low stage, tight tables, and staff that keeps drinks moving between bits. Sightlines are solid, sound is crisp, and the two‑item minimum is standard. It pulls national headliners and gives them a room built for rhythm and punchlines.