🌷 May We Tempt You? Here’s What’s Popping in Denver This Month | | Hey Denver! | Ready for warm-weather fun, epic festivals, farmers’ markets, and patio hangs? May in Denver is shaping up to be a non-stop parade of food, fashion, live music, and local flavor. From tacos to marathons, art shows to Red Rocks legends—this month’s calendar is stacked. | | 🎭 Mile High Trivia Time | 👉 Hit reply with your guess—we’ll reveal the answer at the end of the issue! | | 🌷 May in the Mile High: 14 Events You’ll Want on Your Calendar | | April showers are out, and May is ready to bloom with farmers markets, live music, street fests, and more. Whether you’re here for the tacos, the fashion, or just that perfect spring sunshine—Denver’s about to deliver. Here’s your sneak peek at some of the biggest and best events happening across the city this May: | 🎉 TheBigWonderful | 📍 Belleview Beer Garden | 🗓 Saturday, May 3 | 💵 Free | Craft vendors, live music, and one giant street party to kick off May. Think Kentucky Derby energy meets Colorado cool. | 🌮 Cinco De Mayo Festival | 📍 Civic Center Park | 🗓 May 3–4 | 💵 Free | Mariachi, tacos, salsa dancing, chihuahua races, and a lowrider car show? This two-day party is a cultural explosion you can’t miss. | 🥕 Farmers Market Season Begins | South Pearl Farmers Market (May 4) and Highlands Farmers Market (May 18) bring the fresh vibes back to Denver Sunday mornings. Local produce, music, coffee, and your neighbor’s adorable dog. | 👠 Denver Fashion Week | 📍 RiNo | 🗓 May 10–18 | 🎟 Tickets Required | A full week of runway shows, workshops, and local style. Think sustainable fashion, bold designs, and a ton of outfit inspo. | 🌯 Civic Center EATS | 📍 Civic Center Park | 🗓 Wednesdays & Thursdays starting early May | 🕚 11AM–2PM | Food trucks, live music, sunshine lunches—Denver’s lunchtime MVP is back. | 🏃 Colfax Marathon | 📍 All over Denver | 🗓 May 16–18 | 🎽 Registration Open | Whether you’re cheering, running, or just dodging the traffic—this iconic race weekend brings major energy to Colfax and beyond. | 🎨 Denver Arts Festival | 📍 Central Park | 🗓 May 24–25 | 💵 Free | A juried art show with 100+ artists, live music, and hands-on activities for kids. Perfect for your Memorial Day weekend plans. | |
| 📮 Rocky Mountain Stamp Show | 📍 Arapahoe County Fairgrounds | 🗓 May 23–25 | 💵 Free | Unexpectedly fascinating! See world-class collections, get your philately on, and maybe find your new niche hobby. | 🧘 Yoga on the Rocks (First Session!) | 📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 🗓 Saturday, May 31 | ⏰ 7:00 AM | Flow into summer at one of the most scenic yoga spots on Earth. Just don’t forget your mat (or your coffee after). | 🎨 Park Hill Art Festival | 📍 Montview Blvd | 🗓 May 31–June 1 | 💵 Free | Local artists, food trucks, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe to close out May on a creative note. | 🎶 A Taste of Colorado (Viva Streets Edition) | 📍 Civic Center Park | 🗓 Tuesday, May 14 | 💵 Free | The beloved fest returns as part of Viva Streets! Expect eats, music, games, and classic Denver charm. | 🎤 Sting at Red Rocks | 📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 🗓 May 19, 20, 22 | 🎟️ Tickets | Yes, that Sting. Red Rocks. 3 nights. We’ll say no more. | 🎵 Leon Bridges at Red Rocks | 📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 🗓 May 23 | 🎟️ $56+ | Silky soul and swoon-worthy vibes under the stars. It doesn’t get more “Denver spring night” than this. | 🎧 Fisher’s Block Party | 📍 16th & Welton | 🗓 May 26 | ⏰ 6PM–10PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Funky house music + downtown energy = one epic Memorial Day Monday. |
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| | 🌆 Mile High Happenings & Weather ☀️❄️ | Wednesday, April 30 – Partly Cloudy | 🌡 High: 69°F | Low: 43°F | 💧 24% chance of rain | 💨 WNW at 12 mph | Not too hot, not too cold—just right for a midweek patio lunch or park stroll. | | 🆓 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) | 💵 Ticketed Events | 🎭 Alton Brown – Last Bite📍 Buell Theatre | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $59.50+ | 🎸 Deafheaven📍 Gothic Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $32.50+ | 🎶 Foxy Shazam📍 Meow Wolf Denver | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $34.25+ | 🎷 International Jazz Day with Kneebody📍 Dazzle | ⏰ Time varies | 🎟️ $15–$25 | 🎷 Kneebody📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 🎟️ $25–$35 | 📚 Lynn Aliya Live📍 Tattered Cover (Colfax) | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $8–$32 | 😂 Mike Finoia📍 Comedy Works South | ⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ $14 | 🎸 Papooz📍 The Bluebird Theater | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies | 😂 New Faces Rd. 1📍 Comedy Works Downtown | ⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 🎟️ $14 | 🎶 The Tom Amend Trio📍 Nocturne | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟️ $26–$98 | 🎶 TRSH📍 Globe Hall | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $24 | 🎶 Two Friends📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies |
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| Where are you heading this week? Tag us in your adventures! 🚀 | | ✌️ Until Next Time, May-niacs | | See something you’re excited about? Forward this to a friend, hit reply to share your top picks, or tag us when you’re out and about. May in Denver is just heating up—and we’ll be here all season long to help you make the most of it. 🌸🌇 | —The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team | | ✅ Answer: B) Greek Theatre at Civic Center Park | Originally completed in 1919, the Greek Theatre was a cultural hub for concerts and vaudeville acts. A century later, it still draws crowds—thanks to modern installations from programs like Art in the Park. |
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| Planning your next Colorado adventure? Check out more fun beyond Denver: | • 🏞️ Things to Do in Denver • 🍽️ Best Restaurants in Denver • 🛏️ Best Hotels in Denver • 🧒 Things to Do in Colorado for Families • 🌄 Best Places to Visit in Colorado • ❄️ Winter Things to Do in Colorado • 🌞 Summer Things to Do in Colorado | | | Interested in other What’s Happenin’ newsletters? | |
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