Denver Arts Festival Kicks Off Memorial Weekend in Color | | Hey Denver! | We’re entering peak patio weather and full-blown festival season, and this weekend’s Denver Arts Festival is the perfect way to ease into Memorial Day mode. Think: 150+ artists, food trucks, live music, a wine garden, and even a kids’ art zone—all packed into Conservatory Green. So stay tuned, and maybe start clearing your calendar now. | | | 📣 Denver Poll – Mile High Meetup? | We’re thinking about launching a What’s Happenin’ Denver Facebook Group—somewhere to share events, recs, photos, memes, and connect with fellow Denverites. | 👉 Tap to vote—we’re listening! | | 🎨 Denver Arts Festival Returns Memorial Weekend | | 📍 Conservatory Green, Central Park | 🗓️ Saturday, May 24 (10 AM–6 PM) & Sunday, May 25 (10 AM–5 PM) | 🎟️ Free Entry + Free Parking | Get ready to kick off summer festival season with a splash of color—and maybe a new piece for your walls. The 26th Annual Denver Arts Festival is taking over Conservatory Green this Memorial Day weekend with over 150 Colorado and national artists showcasing fine art and crafts. | Expect more than just paintings: | 🎶 Live music all weekend 🍷 Wine, beer & spirits garden featuring Carboy Winery, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Odell Brewing 🎨 Guiry’s Kids Art Zone with hands-on painting and photo booth fun 🍴 Food trucks to keep you fueled while you browse
| Whether you’re in the market for one-of-a-kind art, a patio-ready sculpture, or just a perfect weekend vibe, this one’s a must. | 🐶 P.S. Leave the pups at home for this one—festival is dog-free! | 🖼️ Full details and artist lineup: denverartsfestival.com | | 💸 Money Moves: Bye ‘Mall,’ Hello 16th Street | | Denver’s iconic 16th Street Mall is officially rebranding as just “16th Street.” The name change, backed by a $100K campaign, reflects the corridor’s evolution into more than just a retail strip—it’s now a full mile of shops, offices, housing, and experiences. RTD’s “Mall Ride” will soon be known as the 16th Street Free Ride, and renovations continue through fall. | 🛍️ New name, new vibe—same ride down the red pavers. |
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| | 🌆 Mile High Happenings | Wednesday, May 21 | 🆓 Free Events | 🧵 Chess Night📍 Woods Boss Brewing | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) | 🧵 Open Mic Comedy📍 Wide Right | ⏰ 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) | 🧵 Mile High Roundup📍 Mile High Spirits | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) | 🧵 Punk Rock Trivia Night📍 Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) | Free Live Music @ The Fireside Bar📍 Grand Hyatt Denver | ⏰ All evening | 🎟️ Free | 🎟️ Ticketed Events | AJ Finney📍 Comedy Works South | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $14 | Alex Cuba📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $20–$30 | Devin Townsend📍 The Ogden Theatre | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $45+ | Jimmy Carr📍 Paramount Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $57 | Just the Tip📍 Skylark Lounge | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $12–$15 | LA LOM📍 The Bluebird Theater | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $TBD | |
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| | That’s your midweek mix, Denver! | | | | Interested in other What’s Happenin’ newsletters? | |
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