All behold the glory of the weekend! That window of opportunity when you can kick off your heavy work boots and slip on your relaxation, exploration, Sunday Funday party shoes.

So, what hot things are happening over this beautiful weekend? Well, thanks to the lovely people at EveryBlock and the wonderful author of The Denver Lowdown (that’s me, btw), we’ve got your weekend activities covered.

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Friday:

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Athmar Neighborhood FREE Movie Series! Back to the Future

We all love the ‘80s, so why not enjoy this iconic Michael J. Fox flick with your friends and family. The movie screen along with various vendors will be at the west side of Huston Lake Park from 5 p.m. up until showtime at 8:30. So bring your chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, a couple of beers, snacks, and whatever else you need to have a great evening watching Marty McFly get hit on by his mom. // 5 p.m., Free, Huston Lake Park, 850 S. Bryant St.

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Goooooooooood morning, Denver! It’s a beautiful Thursday morning filled with sunshine and endless possibilities. It may only be Thursday, but you’re so close to the weekend you can practically taste it! Tastes real nice.

However, we at Innovators Peak know that sometimes you may have no idea what’s going on this weekend. But don’t you worry; The Denver Lowdown and EveryBlock are here to lend a helping hand to you wonderful weekenders.

So get up, get out, and get planning on the weekend!

Friday

1. Colorado Burlesque Festival

What better way to start the weekend than with people stripping for your entertainment? No, I’m not talking about strippers. I’m talking, of course, about burlesque, stripping’s weird, fun, artsy sister. The Colorado Burlesque Festival is entering its sixth year and is hoping to be “bigger and better than ever,” according to Denver local burlesque royalty Honey Touché. Special guests include Gail Winns (“The Original Twister”), Tiffany Carter (Miss Nude Universe 1975), Russell Bruner (2012 King of Burlesque) from Portland, and local Colorado favorite Midnite Martini (2014’s Miss Exotic World and the current Burlesque Hall of Fame Queen of Burlesque). Festival starts today and goes through the entire weekend. // 7:30 p.m., ticket prices vary, Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St.

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Good morning, good people of Denver! It’s another edition of The Denver Lowdown, where we celebrate all the upcoming weekend events and clue you in on what’s going down. This weekend is particularly awesome because it’s Memorial weekend, a three-day (or four if you’re lucky) tribute to our fallen service men and women filled with barbecues, American flags, and long evenings with friends and family.

There’s a lot to do this Memorial weekend for everyone from fishing fans to art lovers. So, let’s check out what you’re doing this weekend.

Saturday:

1. Free Fly Fishing Clinics at Orvis Denver Retail Store (2701 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206)

If you’re a fly fishing fan (and I’m sure you are), Denver’s Orvis retail store is offering free fly fishing lessons all through June most Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you’re looking for a family activity that may or may not end in dinner, these free lessons are totally for you. Classes are complimentary to the public, but RSVPs are necessary. I mean, you can’t just roll up without letting them know, that’s impolite. You can register online or call Orvis for specific class times and anything else you might like to know. (photo)

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Oh, boy! It’s happening! Get ready! Here it comes! THE WEEKEND! And you know what that means, right? Yessir, it’s another edition of The Denver Lowdown, where we sum up all the jazzy, outdoorsy, and artsy goings on of Denver’s hot community. This weekend we’ve got a lot for you, well … five things at least. Five awesome things.

I know, you can barely contain your excitement, I’ll hurry up and tell you what’s going down on the Lowdown.

Friday

“Grounded in Flight” Opening Reception (Art Gallery at the DPAC, 1000 14th St #1B-1, Denver, CO 80202)

The Art Gallery at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (or DPAC if you’re into the whole brevity thing) presents “Grounded in Flight,” a trip that begins with a look at modern day relics and takes you all the way to other side of the moon. The showcase features Daniel House Kelly, Chris Tidd, G. Cody Day, and Richard Hart. So check out the opening reception (show lasts through June 27th) with live music, an Art Bar, and Backstage Coffee hors d’oeuvres to whet the appetite. (photo)

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