10 things to do for $10 in Denver this weekend (9 free!), February 1-3

Did you pay your rent yet? Since it's the first of the month, we're celebrating tight pocketbooks everywhere by featuring nine events this weekend that are totally free. Whether you attend a Screw Your Resolutions party or sample the wide variety of First Friday art openings, there's plenty to do this weekend that won't cost a dime. For complete listings of all events (free or not) in Denver, to to our onlineWestword calendar, and share other cheap entertainment options in the comments section.

See also:
- Photos: "Food Face" at Groundswell, 5/12/12
- Music legend David Amram on his creative process, why he loves the Colorado Symphony, and meeting Woody Guthrie
- Mile High Soul Club keeps the Meadowlark sweaty with classic Motown and vintage soul

Food Face 2.0 at Luxe De Vil Salon (Friday, free)
If you missed it at Groundswell Gallery last year, here's another chance to see Andrew Novick's Food Face photography exhibit featuring meatballs, onion rings and other edibles on people's faces. You can put some food in your face, too; the Liberated Cupcake will be providing complimentary vegan cupcakes to munch on.

"Open and Extensible to Insanely Great; or, What It Could Have Been Like to Use Your Computer" at Counterpath (Friday, free)
Counterpath consistently puts on thought-provoking, interesting literary events, and this night promises another one. University of Colorado-Boulder assistant professor Lori Emerson will give a talk entitled "Open and Extensible to Insanely Great; or, What It Could Have Been Like to Use Your Computer" at the space; it's described as uncovering "the cultural and technological shift that made way for contemporary digital interfaces (especially the iPhone/iPad multitouch interface) that are closed off to creative experimentation." Come listen to a different take on the devices that are now so deeply entwined with our culture.

Neal Cassady Birthday Bash at the Mercury Cafe (Friday, free)
Celebrate the birth of the man who inspired Jack Kerouac's hero in On the Road tonight with cake, poetry, music and merriment. The annual Neal Cassady birthday bash always brings out crowds to celebrate the Denver man who inspired the Beats. Music legend (and a friend of Cassady) David Amram will be at this special event, offering a musical performance that's definitely not to be missed.

OMGlitter! at Lowbrow Denver (Friday, free)
Everything is getting sparkly tonight at Lowbrow, where artist Zach Burk will display his new, glittery art. There will also be music from B.Sue, food trucks, and free drinks and candy. Ride the sugar high while you look at deliciously shimmering art.

Corrina Espinosa

Love vs. Hate at Fuel Gallery (Friday, free)
Check out a brand-new gallery at the First Friday for Fuel Gallery, 1450 Logan Street. Fuel is opening tonight with a group show entitled Love vs. Hate. The show will feature local artists including Corrina Espinosa, and the theme is guaranteed to get you into the Valentine's spirit early.