WEEKLY EVENTS: June 19, 2015 – June 25, 2015
Welp, this weekend officially marks the start of summer and with it comes a whole slew of festivals, most of which are free. Whether you are Greek, gay, vegetarian, or like man crafts, there will be something for yah this weekend.
It’s also predicted to be a hot one, so be sure to slather yourself with your highest SPF and stay hydrated (on something other than an oversized metal bottle of Coors Light).
(And as per youzh, check-out Westword’s 10 things to do for $10 in Denver blog for free/low-cost events this weekend, including Friday Flash No. 9 – MTVTM at 14th & Champa, VegFest at Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Juneteenth Festival in Five Points, and the Highlands Street Fair. Plus! Be sure to peep this guide on the top ten ways to celebrate pride this weekend.)
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2015: 50th Annual Denver Greek Festival at Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral
OPA! Get your Greek on at the annual Denver Greek Festival! Festival-goers will enjoy food, dancing, live music, kids’ activities, beer, wine, cooking demos, more food, and more dancing. Friday & Saturday 11am – 11pm; Sunday 11am – 6pm. Admission is $5/person; children under 12 are free.
Friday, June 19, 2015 @ 6 – 8pm: B-Side Music Fridays w/ Ambit + Dream Hike at the MCA Denver
B-Side Music Fridays is a live music series where guests can enjoy an intimate performance by Denver’s top indie musicians, while sipping on crafted cocktails and taking in some of the sweetest views in town. Tonight’s performers are Ambit + Dream Hike. Happy hour from 5 – 7pm; live performance from 6 – 8pm. Free for MCA members; $5 for regular people.
Friday, June 19, 2015 @ 7pm: Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC at the Mutiny Information Cafe
Salad Days is an informative and engaging experience that details one of the most important and influential scenes in punk history and is a must-watch for fans of the genre. Hosted by Mike Salkind and Jay Fox from No Trend and United Mutation, respectively. Live music will follow the screening by The Pollution and Mike/Jay performing songs from their collective past. Limited seating available; a measly $6 to get in.
Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21, 2015: Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park
Pride is turning 40! Join over 365,000 other proud Coloradans this weekend for what is recognized as one of the best LGBT events in the country. Denver PrideFest, an empowering two-day celebration at Civic Center Park, features live music, disco brunch, the Denver Dyke March, PrideFest Parade, Big Gay 5K, and so much more. It’s gonna be a hot one, so make sure you wear the glitter with SPF 50. Festivities run 11am – 7pm on Saturday and 10am – 6pm on Sunday. FREE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 9am – 2pm: Denver Street Flea Market at 25th & Larimer Streets
Held from 9am to 2pm rain or shine every third Saturday of the month, the Denver Street Flea Market is a secondhand-only market featuring merchandise from independent sellers, as well as local shops and vendors from around Denver. Live entertainment, food specials from 25th & Larimer tenants and food trucks will round out the offerings for patrons. FREE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 10am – 1:30pm (or until goods run out): Le Jardin Secret at Bistro Vendome
Le Jardin Secret is not your average summer market. At this French-inspired chefs’ market, foodies can shop for dairy, meat, bread, produce, and other goods – all with a mimosa in hand. Free parking is available on the top levels of the Larimer Square Garage (14th and Market Streets) during market hours to the first 40 customers. Customers must ask for a validation pass from the Mile High Business Alliance representative at the Le Jardin Secret welcome booth. FREE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 12 – 7:30pm: TheBigWonderful at Sustainability Park
It’s back! TheBigWonderful returns to bring you another season of live music, local food, craft beer + cocktails, beach volleyball, yard games, and even a play areas for the kiddos. And this year, it is bigger and better! Admission is FREE and it’s the perfect place to meet-up with friends/family for a casually fun Saturday. View the musical line-up here; dads get $1 off drinks all day.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 12 – 10pm: Westword Music Showcase in the Golden Triangle neighborhood
National acts include Roadkill Ghost Choir, MisterWives, The Black Angels, Flume, and over 100 local bands and artists! Eye candy for days. Tickets are $40 in advance; $50 at the door. View the schedule here.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 3 – 10pm: ManCraftival at Ink Lounge
This new outdoor market will be made up of art, craft, food and beer with a touch of an old-school carnival. There will be 50+ vendors, old-school carnival games and snacks, a vintage moped and scooter show, a beer patio, food trucks, free t-shirt screen printing for kids, a chainsaw carving demo, bobbing for whiskey, live music, a free shuttle to/from the Alameda light rail station, and of course clowns – heaps and heaps of clowns. FREE man sacks brimming with goodies, available to the first 50 attendees. This event is FREE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 7 – 8pm: Buddy, Buddy! Sketch Comedy at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse
Comedy and friendship, all wrapped into a sketch comedy show like no other! This month, hosts Mara Wiles, Janae Burris, Timmi Lasley will be joined by Meaghan Shaha to make you ROFL. $5 in advance; $7 at the door #friendsforeverdotcom
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 7 – 10pm: Swingin’ Under the Stars at Little Man Ice Cream
Ice cream, live music, dance lessons, and you. Tonight’s live music will be provided by Jeremy Mohney. Free swing dance lesson at 7pm for those who wish to learn the basic steps; no partner or experience required. FREE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ dusk: Pitch Perfect at Skyline Park
Family-friendly screening of Pitch Perfect in downtown’s Skyline Park. Come early to snag the best seats, and to enjoy some musical entertainment before the screening. Bring your own blankets, picnics, and drinks. FREE.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 @ 12am: Midnights at the 3 King’s Tavern
Ever wake-up from a monster nap on a Saturday night and think, oh great now what? This FREE comedy showcase takes place every Saturday at midnight in the basement of 3 King’s Tavern and delivers some of the best local talent that Denver has to offer. Hosted by Eric Henderson and Cory Helie. FREE.
Sunday, June 21, 2015 @ 12 – 6pm: RiNo Beach Club at the Exdo Event Center
Come join this urban beach party, which features 10,000 square feet of sand, a giant swimming pool, music, drink specials, vendors, and awesome schwag. No cover; all-day bloody mary bar + $7 bottomless mimosas from 12 – 2pm. Get your vitamin C on, son!
Sunday, June 21, 2015 @ 1 – 3pm: Open Farm & Market at Broken Shovels Farm
Sample some cheese and meet the new baby goats at this animal rescue farm, located just 15-minutes from downtown Denver. A little cheese, a lot of goats, and tons of love. FREE. [This event is contingent on the weather, so do check the link for updates.]
Sunday, June 21, 2015 @ 10:30pm: Arguments & Grievances at Vine Street Pub
Give the middle finger to Monday and come on out for some quality laughs and some quality brews. Debates this month include Us vs Them, Grilling vs Chilling, Fathers vs Sons, and the headlining debate, Royal Family vs Manson Family. FREE.
Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 7 – 10pm: Forbidden Bingo at Maloney’s Tavern
Come play Forbidden Bingo with DJ Rockstar Aaron and Rich every Monday night downtown. Win prizes from Romantix, concert tickets, cupcakes, free drinks, bar tabs, and more. $5 menu items, two-for-one drink specials, and FREE to play!
Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 7:30pm: Movie Night: Stand By Me at The Walnut Room
FREE screening, FREE popcorn, drink specials, and cozy couches #leeches
Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 8 – 10pm: Sexpot Comedy Presents: Open Mic Comedy Night at the Goosetown Tavern
FREE open mic comedy hosted by Jeff M. Albright. This is also a Sexpot Comedy/Denver Relief show, which means FREE schwag.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 @ 6 – 8pm: What’s Brewing? at the McNichols Civic Center Building
Come join elected officials, researchers, organizers, and regular folks just like you to discuss two innovative and very different funding mechanisms for local and state governments: social impact bonds and participatory budgeting. Sound dry? Don’t you worry, some of Denver’s coolest craft beermakers, kombucha brewers, (and other alcohol and non-alcoholic brews as well) are going to be on hand to keep you lubricated while you learn. They’ll also have beer pong, corn hole, giant Jenga, and the world’s stupidest drinking game version of bingo. Drinking and budgets on a Tuesday? Sounds like a romantic comedy script in the works…More info here. $5 suggested donation.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 @ 7pm: re:Denver – Infill, Refill and Everything In Between at L2 Church
Please join Historic Denver and a panel of experts to explore what makes good infill, the forces that shape design, and the relationship between old and new buildings in our neighborhoods. As Denver grows and changes, new development and infill will shape Denver for decades to come. re:Denver hopes to discuss issues that will have a significant and lasting impact on who we are and how we will be remembered. View the list of speakers here. FREE and open to the public.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 @ 9pm: Dirty & Divine: A Weekly John Waters Movie Night at Fort Greene
Come celebrate the Pope of Trash on the patio at Fort Greene (previously Crash 45), a beautiful new space that the King of Bad Taste would be happy to drink a martini in or do some poppers at. The film Polyester kicks off this new weekly series. FREE and cool.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 @ 7am – 10am: Denver Bike T’werk Day at Level 1
Sure you could stop one of the other bike to work stations and get some free breakfast, but only at the official bike t’werk station can you get morning cocktails, food and a healthy dose of twerking to start your day. Starting at 7am at 3333 Larimer, breakfast snacks, some early morning cocktails, twerking tutorials, and prizes for Denver’s proudest twerkers will be provided. Post-t’werk (from 4 – 7pm), Wurstküche will be hosting a patio after-party featuring tasty grub, discounted beers, a DJ, and bike raffle. Both events are FREE.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 @ 7pm: Yoga in the Beergarden at Black Shirt Brewing Co.
Get over the hump-day-slump and enjoy an evening of vinyasa in the BSB backyard, along with your favorite red ales. $15 gets you in the class PLUS a glass of beer (or Happy Leaf Kombucha) AND a $5 credit to use towards a very delicious vegetarian meal from WongWayVeg! Please bring your own yoga mat and towel.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 @ 8pm: Anarchist Movie Night: In the Land of the Free at the Mutiny Information Cafe
Join the Mutiny Information Cafe every Wednesday night this summer for a FREE movie night hosted by Denver Anarchist Black Cross. This week’s film is In the Land of the Free. FREE.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 @ 8pm: Cool Shit at the 3 King’s Tavern
Cool Shit is the newest comedy drug that all the cool kids are doing (and that one kid’s dad). This week’s show will feature a whole slew of local for your enjoyment. FREE show, cash bar, cool shit.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 @ 9pm: Motown Thursdays at the Goosetown Tavern
Party people of Denver! Come dance it out with DJs Maladjusted and Caramello at their new home at the Goosetown Tavern. Kitchen open until midnight; drink specials all night. No cover.
Thursday, June 25, 2015 @ 10pm: Karaoke with DJ Rockstar Aaron at Barricuda’s
Karaoke madness featuring all of your favorite hits from the 80s and 90s. FREE.