Disco, Whiskey, & Galactic Gold This Weekend | | Happy Friday, Denver! | Looking for something wild, weird, or just plain wonderful to do this weekend? From whiskey-fueled street festivals to rooftop concerts and a disco inferno (or two), we’ve got your weekend planned — and yes, there’s even comedy advice from strangers. | | 🐾 Denver Trivia Time! | | The Bulletin | Have something meaningful to share with the community? Showcase your business, event, opportunity, or announcement with a growing list of 5,000+ readers. | | | 🌮 Who’s Got the Best Tacos in Denver? | We’re on a mission to crown Denver’s top taco spot—from OG taquerías to bold fusion joints. Vote for your favorite and help settle the salsa-fueled debate once and for all. 🌶️ | Cast your vote now → |
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| | 🎉 What’s Happenin’ Denver: August 8–10, 2025 | | Planning a Denver night out with friends? Forward this email and spread the fun. Or just yell “Galactic Gold!” really loud at brunch and see who knows what’s up. | 🔥 Friday, August 8 | 🌌 Galactic Gold Celebration @ DMNS – 7PM | Dress like a space cowboy and celebrate 125 years of discovery at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Out-of-this-world fun guaranteed. | 🎤 B-Side Music Fridays @ MCA – 7PM | Local bands, rooftop vibes, and art all around. MCA knows how to kick off the weekend. | 🎶 Summer Music Picnic Series @ Clyfford Still Museum – 4PM | Live tunes, green grass, and bring-your-own-brie. | 🎸 Joe Bonamassa @ Red Rocks – 8PM | Blues legend under the stars. | 💃 Gimme Gimme Disco @ Marquis Theater – 8PM | Calling all dancing queens — the glitter ball awaits. | 🪩 Club 90s: 2000s Night @ Summit – 8:30PM | Belt out your emo phase or early 2000s hits. No judgment. | 🎟️ More Friday Hits: | Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening @ Paramount Theatre – 8PM Gorgon City @ Civic Center Park – 5PM Free Concert: All My Relations @ Levitt Pavilion – 5:30PM Kokoroko @ Gothic Theatre – 8PM
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| 🎪 Saturday, August 9 | 🛍️ Market at the Center @ National Western Center – 10AM–2PM | Community vibes, vendors, and a back-to-school supply drive. | 🥃 Whiskey Fest + Second Saturdays @ Olde Town Arvada – 5PM | Two words: whiskey and live music. Okay, that’s four words. You get it. | 🍳 Breakfast Fly-In @ Wings Over the Rockies – 9:30AM | Watch planes land as you sip coffee and bite into breakfast burritos. | 🍾 Munchies & Mimosas @ Stanley Marketplace – 12PM | Arcade games, beach volleyball, dancing — yes, it’s brunch, but chaotic. | 🎤 Questionable Advice: A Comedy Advice Show @ Sexploratorium – 8PM | Hilarious, unqualified advice from comedians. What could go wrong? | 🎨 Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Gallery – 8PM | A trippy, multi-sensory light-art experience that feels like the inside of a lava lamp. | 🎟️ More Saturday Standouts: | |
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| 🎭 Sunday, August 10 | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Stand Up @ Comedy Works South – 7PM | From vet to stage, this Denver legend always brings the laughs. | 🎬 Denver 48 Hour Film Project Screenings @ Bug Theatre – 12PM | See what filmmakers can cook up in just two days. | 🎶 Jerry Fest @ Mishawaka – 7PM | Celebrate Jerry Garcia with live music in a stunning mountain venue. Tie-dye encouraged. | 🎤 Zach Bryan @ Red Rocks – 7PM | One of country’s fastest-rising stars brings soulful ballads to the big red rocks. | 🎸 Falling in Reverse @ Fiddler’s Green – 6PM | Rock, rap, rage. | | 🪐 Until Next Time… | | Whether you’re disco-dancing at the Fox or sipping bourbon in Arvada, this weekend is packed with unforgettable moments. Oh—and if you guessed B) Denver Museum of Nature & Science, you’re absolutely right. 125 years of science, stars, and stellar celebrations! | Catch ya under the cosmic disco ball, | — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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