There’s no excuse to be bored in Denver this weekend. Attend a variety of events including Women’s Month festivities, Mardi Gras parties and National Pancake Day. Whatever you do — make sure you browse through this week’s roundup to find the perfect event for you.
Monday, March 4
Raw Pop-Up Dinner
Photo by Lucy Beaugard.
When: Monday, March 4, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Where: Vital Root, 3915 Tennyson St., Denver
Cost: $27 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Vital Root is hosting another pop-up dinner this Monday. Enjoy a guilt-free four-course meal that is entirely raw, vegan and delicious. The pop-up menu includes dishes such as sushi bento, jicama “crab” tacos and for desert — black sesame ice cream.
Customer Appreciation Day at Bruz Beers
Photo courtesy of Bruz Beers on Facebook
When: Monday, March 4, 12 – 10 p.m.
Where: Bruz Beers, 1675 W. 67 Ave., Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Mondays don’t always have to be such a drag (especially when there’s a free beer involved). Stop by Bruz Beers this Monday for one free beer on the house — no strings attached.
Tuesday, March 5
Paczki Day
Photo courtesy of Royal Bakery on Facebook
When: Tuesday, March 5, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Royal Bakery, 9606 Ralston Rd., Arvada
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Amongst all of the Fat Tuesday celebrations, Royal Bakery doesn’t want you to forget it’s Paczki Day this Tuesday too. Stop by Royal Bakery and grab some of these delicious, jelly-filled pastries and celebrate a Polish tradition. Royal’s paczki flavors include rosehip, raspberry and custard.
Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil
Photo courtesy of Lincoln’s Roadhouse on Facebook
When: Tuesday, March 5, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Lincoln’s Roadhouse, 1201 S. Pearl St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: There is no better place to spend Fat Tuesday than Lincoln’s Roadhouse — a Blues Bar and Cajun Cafe. Go for the tasty crawfish boil and beer and stay for the live Cajun music performed by Tony Trahan and The Blu Krewe.
Cupping Class
Photo courtesy of Copper Door Coffee Roasters on Facebook
When: Tuesday, March 5, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Copper Door Coffee Roasters, 900 W. 1 Ave., Denver
Cost: $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Coffee Door Coffee Roasters wants to teach you the wonderful technique of cupping — a form of coffee brewing used by the professionals. Learn the essentials of cupping while fine-tuning your palate. A bag of coffee is included in the cost.
Supper Club “Awakening” Dinner
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When: Tuesday, March 5, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Mirus Gallery Denver, 1144 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Culinary Beats is hosting its third Supper Club this Tuesday evening. The dinner will include a three-course meal with suggested cocktail pairings provided by the Mirus Gallery. The “Awakening” theme is inspired by Oliver Vernon’s exhibit — “Awaken the Chrysalis” — currently on display at Mirus Gallery.
Women’s Month March Kickoff
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When: Tuesday, March 5, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Wild Women Wine, 1660 Champa St., Denver
Cost: $10
The Lowdown: Wild Women Wine and Colorado Mountain Club pair-up to host a kick-off to Women’s Month this Tuesday. Dr. Olga Dobranowski — a well-known mountaineer, mother and physician — will be the guest speaker for the event. $10 gets you a wine tasting, a presentation from Dr. Olga Dobranowski and the screening of the film Pretty Faces.
National Pancake Day at Snooze
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When: Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: All Snooze, an A.M. Eatery locations in Denver check here
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: National Pancake Day only comes once a year and there are few better places to celebrate this special occasion at than Snooze. Snooze will not only be bringing back six throwback pancakes for the day but also donating 100 percent of the pancake proceeds to support local gardens. Some of the delicious throwback flavors include King Cake, Coffee N’ Donuts and Strawberry Fields.
Fat Tuesday at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar
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When: Tuesday, May 5, 4 – 10 p.m.
Where: Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, 1539 17 St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Fat Tuesday just became a little tastier. Join Jax Fish House this Tuesday for a Mardi Gras celebration you won’t want to miss. Alongside a live performance by Mark Diamond — enjoy Louisiana-inspired dishes such as gumbo, crawfish, shucked oysters and — of course — festive NOLA cocktails.
Wednesday, March 6
Lady Justice Beer Release
Photo by Austin Cope
When: Wednesday, March 6, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Barfly Denver, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: BarFly Denver partners with Lady Justice Brewing, Girls Rock Denver and Alamo Drafthouse for the release of Astral Aviator — a Blood Orange Pale Ale brewed with Butterfly Pea Flower. Enjoy this beer full of girl power while listening to performances by female musicians from Girls Rock Denver.
Purple-Spiced Plum Vodka Release
Photos by Brittni Bell Warshaw
When: Wednesday, March 6, 4 – 10 p.m.
Where: Mythology Distillery, 3622 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Mythology Distillery partners with Teakoe Tea to create a spiced plum tea rye vodka using Teakoe Tea products and the distilling expertise of Mythology. Try the spiced vodka on its own or in any of the three specialty cocktails made by Mythology.
Thursday, March 7
Paolo Scavino Wine Dinner
Photo courtesy of Barolo Grill on Facebook
When: Thursday, March 7, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Barolo Grill, 3030 E. 6 Ave., Denver
Cost: $175 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Barolo Grill brings in special guest Elisa Scavino — a fourth-generation winemaker — for a special wine pairing dinner this Thursday evening. The cost includes a five-course meal expertly paired with a Paolo Scavino wine.
So All May Eat Gala
Photo Courtesy of SAME Cafe on Facebook
When: Thursday, March 7, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $75 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Join SAME Cafe for the second annual So All May Eat Gala this Thursday. SAME Cafe’s mission is to make healthy food more accessible to all. The menu for the event features small plates and treats made by some of Denver’s top chefs and restaurants. This is a great way to support a great cause and enjoy local cuisine.
Digital Earth: Beer
Photo courtesy of Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Facebook
When: Thursday, March 7, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Museum of Nature and Science hosts Digital Earth: Beer this Thursday. Discover the history of beer all the way back to ancient Middle Eastern and Egyptian eras with geologist Bob Raynolds, space science curator Dr. Ka Chun Yu and research and development manager at Avery Brewing Company Travis Rupp. Sip on beer samples and learn why beer has and always will be such a hot commodity.
Couples Class: Craft Beer Pairings
Photo courtesy of The Seasoned Chef Cooking School on Facebook
When: Thursday, March 7, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine St., Ste. 100, Denver
Cost: $175 per couple get tickets here
The Lowdown: In order to be a true Coloradan, you need to know how to perfectly match a beer to any dish — well, maybe not — but it can’t hurt, right? Grab your partner and join The Seasoned Chef Cooking School for a craft beer pairing this Thursday. Chef DJ Nagle of Briar Common Brewery will be your guide — teaching you all the fundamentals of brew and food pairings.
Open Mic Comedy Night at Monkey Barrel
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When: Thursday, March 7, 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Where: Monkey Barrel, 4401 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Join Monkey Barrel for an evening of laughs, food, beer and more laughs. Come see professional comedians, amateurs and if you’re feeling ambitious you can even hop on stage and show off your stand-up skills. Deals include craft beers starting at $3, $5 wells and $5 burgers.
Friday, March 8
International Women’s Day Dinner
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When: Friday, March 8, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25 St., Denver
Cost: $95 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Celebrate International Women’s Day with The Ramble Hotel this Friday. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal plus specialty cocktail pairings prepared by a group of extremely talented Denver women. All proceeds from the event will go to the nonprofit Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
PBS Collaboration Brew Day
Photo courtesy of Blue Moon on Facebook
When: Friday, March 8, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Blue Moon Brewing Company, 3750 Chesnut Pl, Denver
Cost: Free admission RSVP here
The Lowdown: Continue the Women’s Month festivities with the Denver Chapter Pink Boots Society (PBS) — an organization for women beer professionals. Join the PBS members at Blue Moon Brewing Company in RiNo to create the 2019 collaboration brew to raise funds for the local chapter.
Gettin’ Figgy With It Doppelbock Release
Photo courtesy of Copper Kettle Brewing Company on Facebook
When: Friday, March 8, 12 – 10 p.m.
Where: Copper Kettle Brewing Company, 1338 Valentia St. Ste. 100, Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Copper Kettle Brewing Company is ready to “get figgy with it” with the release of its new doppelbock brewed with figs, graham crackers and vanilla. Copper Kettle’s bartender Rocky won the staff brewing competition with this tasty brew — so come support her victory.
Saturday, March 9
Saint Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Photo courtesy of Bar Crawl Nation on Facebook
When: Saturday, March 9, 4 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Refinery, 1932 Blake St., Denver
Cost: $17.99 get tickets here
The Lowdown: There’s no such thing as celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day too much — so you might as well get started with the Saint Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl hosted by Bar Crawl Nation this weekend. Stops include The Refinery, The Retro Room, Sidecar Lounge Denver and four others. Don’t forget to wear green.
Day of Dorks
Photo courtesy of Wynkoop Brewing Company on Facebook
When: Saturday, March 9, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Wynkoop Brewing Co., 1634 18 St., Denver
Cost: $40 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Embrace your inner nerd at the Day of Dorks celebration at Wynkoop Brewing Co. this Saturday. Wynkoop is pairing up with 30 other breweries to create a beer lovers’ dream. In order to make this a true nerdfest nerd attire is encouraged. Wynkoop will also be accepting school supplies donations for local schools.
International Women’s Day Lunch
Photo by Giacomo Di Franco
When: Saturday, March 9, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ash’Kara, 2005 W. 33 Ave., Denver
Cost: $30 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bumble Bizz hosts Internal Women’s Day Lunch to shine a light on the wonderful entrepreneur women of Denver and how they give back to the community by helping those who may not have the same opportunities. Cost includes lunch and a cocktail, a gift bag and a donation to Girls Inc.
Get on the Beer Bus!
Photo courtesy of Platt Park Brewing Company on Facebook
When: Saturday, March 9, 1 – 9 p.m.
Where: Platt Park Brewing Company, 1875 S. Pearl St., Denver
Cost: $5
The Lowdown: Platt Park Brewing Company partners with Copper Kettle Brewing Company, Comrade Brewing Company and Grandma’s House for a beer bus extravaganza. Bop around between these four bars on the busses and get a coupon for a free beer if you make it to all four locations.
Sunday, March 10
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Brunch: The Beatles Brunch
Photo courtesy of Ophelia’s on Facebook
When: Sunday, March 10, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Ophelia’s, 1215 20 St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Ophelia’s partners with Lipgloss and Boyhollow to present The Beatles Brunch. Spend your Sunday enjoying brunch, drinks and listening to the wonderful music of the Beatles. Reservations are highly encouraged as these brunches typically sell out.
Bingo Brunch
Denver Milk Market. Photo by Brittni Bell
When: Sunday, March 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Ste 100, Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Stop by the Milk Market on Sunday for Bingo Brunch and enjoy breakfast cocktails, delicious brunch food and a thrilling game of bingo hosted by comedian Sam Tallent. Bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. but feel free to grab brunch before the game starts.
Resistance Diner Event to Support Street Fraternity
Photo Courtesy of The Resistance Diner on Facebook
When: Sunday, March 10, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Comal Heritage Food Incubator, 3455 Ringsby Ct. 105, Denver
Cost: $50 – $65 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Resistance Diner welcomes you to join them for a delectable dinner to support a great cause. Street Fraternity is a nonprofit organization created for young men from all different ethnicities and backgrounds to promote and encourage personal growth.
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Mark Your Calendar
The Garnish Games
When: Monday, March 11, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: DiningOut Events, 3917 W. 32 Ave., Denver
Cost: Free
Flights & Bites with Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
When: Thursday, March 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: EDGE Restaurant & Bar, 1111 14 St., Denver
Cost: $55