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Friday, October 23rd, 2026

8:00 PM

Read the Room is a standup-meets-drag comedy show upstairs at X Bar in Denver, where sharp jokes and sharper looks collide. Expect quick wit, big energy, and off-script moments that make the crowd part of the act. It's $10, runs 8 to 10pm on October 22, and you'll want to bring money for tips.

Community Center

Movement

Movement is a weekly class built around meditation, breathing and gentle stretching, meeting you where you're at with your body. Each session brings in new breathing techniques, healthy movement strategies and more, so you can start easy and build from there. Wear socks or comfortable shoes, and join in person at The Center on Colfax or remotely over Zoom.

Community Center

The Schule of Drag

10:00 AM

The Schule of Drag is a two-weekend, intergenerational workshop for people who've never tried drag, maybe once for Halloween, or never set foot on a stage. You'll learn storytelling, stage presence, makeup, and costume, then get up for the Final Showcase in front of friends, family, and community. It's 21+ only, held at The Center on Colfax in Denver, and it's your chance to see who you might become.

Community Center

Pride Playwrights

Pride Playwrights is a playwriting group at The Center on Colfax in Denver for LGBTQ+ writers 18 and up, meeting the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. You'll work on monologues, scenes, one-act plays and more, with historical references, educational perspectives and constructive feedback from the group. The long game is staging pieces for an audience, with actors from the wider community bringing your work to life.

Book Club

LGBTQ+ Themed Book Club

Find your next favorite book at Denver's LGBTQ+ Themed Book Club at The Center on Colfax. Instead of everyone reading one title, the group picks a new theme each month, so you choose a book that fits it and share why you loved it. It's a relaxed way to discover new authors, swap recommendations and connect with the community, running 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Community Focused

Overcoming Dental Fears

11:00 AM

Overcoming Dental Fears is a Lunch and Learn at The Center on Colfax in Denver, led by pediatric dental assistant Kenyatta Richardson. It's a relaxed midday session for anyone who gets nervous in the dentist's chair, and you'll walk out with practical ways to make your next visit feel a lot less scary. It runs 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, all ages welcome.

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Pool Tables

Pool Tournament Thursday

Times on venue site

Buddies Denver

Pool Tournament Thursday at Buddies Denver on Colfax puts your cue skills to the test. Rack up, pick your partner, and see who can run the table when the stakes are friendly and the bragging rights are real. It's a relaxed way to spend a Thursday night in Denver, with the bar's full kitchen and drinks close by when the games need a break.

Karaoke

Mary'oke

Trivia Night Every Thursday!

7:00 PM

Hamburger Mary's Denver

Thursday nights belong to the karaoke lovers at Hamburger Mary's Denver! Hosted by The Countess, this weekly karaoke night brings high energy and zero judgment — whether you're belting a power ballad, channeling your inner diva, or just cheering on friends from the crowd. Grab a burger, order a cocktail, and claim your moment at the mic. Walk-ins are always welcome, and groups of six or more should reserve ahead to lock in a spot.

Trivia

Turn It Up Thurzdaze: Open to All Ballroom & Vogue Night

8:00 PM

Tight End Bar

Thursday nights at Tight End Bar belong to the regulars who show up for Venus Sexton's sharp hosting, brain-teasing questions, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. All-you-can-eat wings for $18 and cocktails keep the energy going — it's the perfect midweek reset for anyone who likes their trivia with personality and their wings with sass. Show up with a team, test your brain, and settle in for a reliably fun evening.

Drag Shows

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

9:00 PM

Tracks

Turn It Up Thurzdaze is Tracks Denver's monthly Vogue night, and it's open to everyone who wants to walk, spectate or just be an ally. Expect ballroom categories like Kiki Labels, Runway and Realness, plus DJ Blaque Gurl in the Lounge and G2 in the main room. Doors open at 9pm, it's 18+ with a $5 or $15 cover for 18–21s and no cover for 21+, and tickets are box office only.

Dance Party

21+ Last Dance Roll

7:00 PM

Tracks

The last Roll skate party of 2026 is going big — lace up your skates (bring your own or rent), hit the dance floor across Tracks and ReelWorks, grab the mic for karaoke, and compete for a $1000 costume prize. DJ Soup, JT, and VJ Amy Love are spinning all night. Doors at 7pm; this is the one before Roll takes a break and returns quarterly in 2027.

Drag Brunch