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Denver's Eclectic Weekend: From Cannabis-Infused Magic to AI Debates and DJ Shadow's Gig

Published January 26, 2024

A Magical High with Smokus Pocus

Starting the weekend off with a puff of magic, a unique show named Smokus Pocus featuring magician Ben Zabin is set to amaze Denver audiences. Combining his love for illusions and cannabis, Zabin's performance is like no other, promising a spectacle where inanimate objects take on a life of their own. Attendees will witness jars of cannabis materializing, lighters dancing to life, and bongs altering perceptions, all in a show of stoned sorcery. It's an experience designed to leave audiences questioning the boundaries of reality.

Laugh Out Loud with Caroline Rhea

For those in search of some laughs, versatile comedian and actress Caroline Rhea will be gracing the stage at Comedy Works South. Rhea, known for her roles in TV shows such as 'Phineas and Ferb' and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch', as well as her stand-up routines, promises to deliver her consistently solid humor that's been sharpening over decades, distinguishing her from the increasing number of provocative podcasts.

AI on Trial: Be the Judge

Shift gears on Saturday with Warm Cookies of the Revolution hosting 'The People vs Artificial Intelligence', an inventive event that puts AI in the hot seat. At this free gathering, participants will engage in a mock trial, acting as jurors in a dynamic debate discussing the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence. It's an opportunity to explore the intricacies of AI's impact on society.

DJ Shadow's Soundscapes Live

Music aficionados can end their Saturday with an auditory treat from DJ Shadow, the pioneering artist behind the genre-defying 1996 album 'Endtroducing'. DJ Shadow comes back to captivate Denver at the Gothic Theatre, showcasing his new album 'Action Adventure'. Expect a concert that stitches together hip-hop with soulful samples and masterful scratching.

magic, comedy, AI, music