10 things to do for $10 this weekend, September 23-25, 2011

By Thorin Klosowski Fri., Sep. 23 2011 at 7:34 AM

Categories: 10 for $10

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Not yet, zombie Waldo. NOT YET.

The city is ramping up for its Halloween phase, but before that goes down, we've got a few great things to spend your money on this week, including plays, films, art shows and festivals. For the toughest among us, it's also the final week to get your yoga on in the park before things get too chilly.

Guess who wins?

The Watching Hour: I Am Nancy at Denver FilmCenter (Friday, $10)
You'll need to be a member to get in for $10, but if you are, you'll be able to check out this autobiographical documentary about Heather Langenkamp (read our interview with Langenkamp), the actress who played Nancy Thompson in the first and third installments of Nightmare on Elm Street. Better still, Langenkamp will be on hand herself for a brief question-and-answer session after the film.

Denver Silent Film Festival at King Center (Friday-Sunday, $10
It will cost you $10 per film screening to check out some of the best silent films in the history of cinema, which is a small price to pay for a miniature history lesson. They'll all be presented as they should be, on 35mm prints with a live orchestra playing along.

Denver Oktoberfest at 20th and Larimer (Friday-Sunday, free)
Beer! Polka! Sausage! What better way to spend one of the last available weekends for outdoor fun? Heck, there will even be fireworks on the 24th -- that's how exciting this is.

Aspen Filmfest (Friday-Sunday, price varies)
The best way to do Aspen Filmfest is as cheaply as possible, which is to say, hit up the matinees. Tickets are only $10 before 5 p.m., and you'll be able to check out tons of independent productions from around the world.

Fall Plant and Bulb Sale at Denver Botanic Gardens (Saturday, $6)
Starting at 8 a.m. today, you'll be able to pop in and snatch up some plants perfect for Colorado weather. Even if that's not really your thing, you'll still be able to get into the Gardens for just $6, which isn't a bad deal, even if you can't take anything home with you.

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