š Denverās Love Month Kickoff: 7 Days of Cute, Cozy, and Chaos (Feb 2ā8)
Love Month Is Here, Denver
Happy Monday, Denver ! š§©š
February just pulled up with a heart-eyes emoji and a full social calendar. Whether youāre planning a date night, a friend date, or a āme, myself, and Iā moment, weāve got your Feb 2ā8 lineup ready to roll.
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Mile High Happenings: Feb 2ā8 (Love Month Edition)
All Week-ish (Perfect for a āletās do somethingā text)
Orchid Showcase
š Denver Botanic Gardens | ā° Through Feb 16 | šļø Included with admission
Hundreds of orchids, big āVictorian obsessionā energy, and a date idea that feels fancy without trying too hard. ļæ¼
Love Begins in Wonder Pop-Up
š Wonderyard Garden & Table | ā° Feb 4ā8 (and beyond) | šļø Reserve ahead
A Valentineās pop-up with themed cocktails + vibes. Great for āwe should catch upā nights that accidentally turn into a whole evening. ļæ¼
MonāTue, Feb 2ā3
Galentineās Entremet Baking Seriesļæ¼
š Le Clareās Patisserie | ā° Two-day series (Feb 2ā3) | šļø Ticketed class
Learn the layered, glossy, heart-shaped dessert artā¦ then go home with 6ā8 entremets like youāre starring in your own baking montage. ļæ¼
Thu, Feb 5
Bead & Charm Bar Workshop with MCA Teens
š Museum of Contemporary Art Denver | ā° 5:00ā7:00 PM | šļø Check event page
āLove is a charm barā is objectively a good sentence. Make something cute, snack on cookies + hot chocolate, and leave with a wearable little serotonin boost. ļæ¼
Fri, Feb 6
Valentineās Movie Night (When Harry Met Sally)
š Lila B. Lounge | ā° 7:00 PM | šļø Food/drinks for purchase
Heated patio, pink lighting, rom-com royalty. Come with a date, come with friends, or come to loudly quote the iconic lines. ļæ¼
Sat, Feb 7
Valentineās Day Drag Brunch
š Charlieās Denver | ā° Doors 11:30 AM | Show 12:00ā2:00 PM | šļø Ticketed (benefits PawsCo)
Pitchers of mimosas, sing-along love songs, and the kind of energy that turns ābrunchā into a full personality for the day. ļæ¼
Sharkeyās Sweetheart Breakfastļæ¼
š Downtown Aquarium | ā° Seatings at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM | šļø Ticketed
Breakfast + crafts + mermaids + a mascot named Sharkey. Honestly? Kind of a flex for a family Saturday morning. ļæ¼
SatāSun, Feb 7ā8
Make and Take: Garden Valentines
š Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street | ā° 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM | šļø $16 per project
A low-pressure craft moment thatās actually wholesomeāmake something sweet, then wander the gardens like you planned it that way.
š Rocky Heard Youā¦
He saw what you were excited about this week ā and he decided to share a few canāt-miss events over on Instagram. If you like visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and quick hits of whatās happeninā, this oneās for you.
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Mile High Happenings
Monday, February 2
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š² Whoās Serving the Best Bowl in Denver?
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Catch You Wednesday
Whether youāre leaning romantic, chaotic, or āI just want a cute dessert,ā Februaryās already delivering. Forward this to the friend who always says āwe should totally do something soonā and then disappears.
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See you Wednesday for more Denver goodness.
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