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Enjoy fan appreciation night as the Colorado Rapids (15-11-5) take on the Seattle Sounders FC (14-9-8) at DICK's Sporting Goods Park.

Why it matters: This is the final regular season match before the playoffs begin.

Catch up quick: The Burgundy Boys clinched their ticket to the postseason and are fourth in the Western Conference standings.

Yes, but: Seattle is playoffs-bound, too, so this won't be a cakewalk.

What to expect: Each player will be giving away one of their jerseys to preselected MVP fans at the end of the match.

• There will also be $3 hot dogs, pretzels and nachos at the Legends concession stand, and the Rapids' digital team will be surprising fans with free merch.

When: 7:30pm Saturday

Tickets start at $30

More things to do in Denver this weekend

🎨 Denver Walls: This international mural festival is back in RiNo, and runs through Saturday, featuring work from locals including Anna Charney, Chris Haven, Patrick and Tristan McGregor, Jahna Rae, Danielle SeeWalker and Kendall Kippley. Free

🎵 Christian Nodal: The six-time Latin Grammy winner will take the stage 8pm Friday at Ball Arena. Tickets start at $66

🐾 VEG Cares 5K: The Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hosting its first 5K at Berkeley Lake Park. There will be snacks, drinks and yard games following the race, and two local rescues will bring adoptable pets. Sign up

• When: 8am Saturday

🥃 Denver Whiskey Riot: Choose from over 200 whiskies and bourbons, plus try whiskey cocktails, meet industry professionals and learn more about whiskey making. Tickets start at $89

• When: 4–7pm Saturday
• Location: The Brighton

🎉 No Vacancy Grand Opening: This immersive art exhibition brings together the works of 11 local artists in two vacant warehouses with a DJ set, drinks and food from BrewDog and Mecha. Free RSVP

• When: 5–10pm Saturday
• Address: 3911 and 3925 Walnut Street

🎤 Kevin Hart: The multi-hyphenate comedian is performing two shows, 7:30pm Saturday and 7pm Sunday, at the Bellco Theatre. Tickets start at $79

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Visit on select Sundays during Cosmic Howl this October for some spooky fun for all ages:

• Earn a Creature Scout badge.
• Win prizes at the Lost Sock Search Party.
• Find ghoulish goodies.
• Snap a photo with wandering characters.

Even better: Costumes are encouraged for all ages!

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Here's what's new on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, PBS, Hulu, BET+, Apple TV+ and Peacock.

What we're watching: There's a new season of "Love Is Blind," a thriller about a haunted restaurant and a new comedy that pokes fun at superhero filmmakers.

My pick of the week

"Love Is Blind" Season 7 available now on Netflix

The intrigue: Thirty new singles from D.C. including an art dealer, quantum physicist and NFL marketing manager, will try to find their spouses in the pods.

Our thought bubble: While a lot of DMV locals have **thoughts** about some of the cast being from Baltimore, I'm all in and am shipping my favorite couple toward the altar, writes Axios' Mimi Montgomery.

Go deeper: How the "Love Is Blind" experiment has worked so far

Don't miss these

"House of Spoils" available now on Prime Video

The vibe: Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose stars in this psychological thriller about a chef whose new farm-to-table restaurant is sabotaged by the spirit of the building's previous owner.

"The Franchise" available Sunday on Max

State of play: This comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking.

Behind the scenes: Daniel Brühl, who plays Eric, was able to draw from the real-life experience of portraying "Zemo" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

More to watch

"The American Vice President" on PBS

• The film examines the evolution of the role of the vice president with a focus on the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment. Available now

"Unsolved Mysteries" Season 5 on Netflix

• This series returns to examine a new slate of mysteries from around the country including the Roswell UFO incident. Available now

"Hold Your Breath" on Hulu

• Sarah Paulson and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star in this horror flick about a 1930s Oklahoma town threatened by a creature that lives among the dust storms. Available now

"It's What's Inside" on Netflix

• Things get crazy when an estranged friend shows up to a pre-wedding house party uninvited and brings a mystery suitcase that can perform body swaps in this new sci-fi thriller. Available Friday

"Salem's Lot" on Max

• Lewis Pullman and Alfre Woodard star in this adaptation of Stephen King's 1975 novel. Available now

"Queens Court" Season 2 on Peacock

• This dating show returns with a new trio of famous women looking for love including actress LisaRaye McCoy, singer K. Michelle and model London "Deelishis" Charles. Available Sunday

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Mark your calendar for a spooktacular good time!

The deets: On Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 6–9pm, make your way up to Sips (with a Z) at Meow Wolf Denver and craft your own monster miniature at a Spooky Creature Diorama Workshop with local mini-master, Mr. Christmas!

Join the fun.

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