MIDWINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: High-energy acoustic harmonies will take over Northglenn with three days of live music and late-night jam sessions. Starting Friday, the festival spotlights rising bluegrass artists while creating an intimate setting where musicians and fans mingle at the Delta by Marriott (10 E. 120th Ave.), $72.66-$127.78; midwinterbluegrass.com.

TELLURIDE COMEDY FESTIVAL: Starting Thursday, laughter will fill the historic Sheridan Opera House (110 N. Oak St.) as the four-night event returns for its 26th year. The showcase features nationally known comedians and rising talent in the intimate, 238-seat theater. Shows begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m., $55-$60; sheridanoperahouse.com/comedy-fest. 

DENVER WINTER TEQUILA TASTING FESTIVAL: Tequila lovers can sip their way through more than 20 craft, small-batch and premium selections during this one-day event at Mile High Spirits (2201 Lawrence St.). The afternoon includes live music, food specials and giveaways, with VIP tickets offering early entry, exclusive pours and buffet bites, 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, $20-$89.

SILVERTON SKIJORING: Experience one of the season’s more unique events Saturday and Sunday as skijoring takes over Blair Street for two days of high-speed fun. Courageous skiers are pulled by horses at speeds topping 35 mph as they navigate jumps and attempt to snag rings along the snow-packed downtown course. silvertonskijoring.com. 

MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE: Since forming in 1999, Mania, an ABBA tribute band, has sold out theaters and concert halls across the U.S. The band performs about 20 of ABBA’s top songs, complete with costumes and Swedish accents. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pueblo Memorial Hall (1 City Hall Place), Pueblo, $30.65-$82.90; pueblomemorialhall.com.