Denver has some energetic events lined up this week. Kick it off by getting your sippin’ on at Cocktail for a Cause and end it by busting a move at Danceportation. Wherever the weekend leads you, make sure to take a glimpse at this roundup of events happening in Denver.
Wednesday, May 25
Cocktail for a Cause
When: May 25 – 31
Where: Cart-Driver Denver, 2500 Larimer St. Ste 100, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Cart-Driver Denver hosts Cocktail for a Cause. Throughout the month of May, you can order a Cityscapes Mexican lager with a Paloma shot and raise funds for a local nonprofit. Cart-Driver will donate 100% of the proceeds of the cocktail to CHOW.
Week of Wellness
When: May 25 – 27
Where: The Garden in Death & Co., 1280 25th St., Denver & Nurture, 2949 Federal Blvd., Denver
Cost: Varying prices, register here
The Lowdown: Chareau partners with Focus on Health for a Week of Wellness. The week starts with a party at Death & Co. and later leads into four days of events that focus on improving wellness at Nurture.
60 Minutes in Space
When: May 25, 7 – 8 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free, register here
The Lowdown: Take a journey into the galaxy during a virtual exploration of the newest developments surrounding space. You can hear from space and museum scientists about discoveries, updates on missions and more.
Thursday, May 26
Mountainfilm Festival
When: May 26 – 30
Where: Various locations in Telluride, check here
Cost: Varying prices, purchase here
The Lowdown: Mountainfilm Festival returns for its 44th year. The festival features five days of film screenings, workshops and more in Telluride. Starting on May 31 til June 7 the festival will move online for event more programming.
READ: Mountainfilm Festival Is Back for Its 44th Year
Music in the Clouds
When: May 26, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, 245 Columbine St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Take in a spring evening to jam out to some sweet beats at Music in the Clouds. Halcyon hosts the musical event with a performance from local artist, Kelly Ann Kerr on the rooftop of the hotel with a view of the city.
Beer and Cheese Pairing
When: May 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Bruz Off Fax, 1495 York St. #101, Denver
Cost: $30, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bruz Beers partners with Truffle Cheese Shop for a Beer and Cheese Pairing. You can delight in four carefully selected types of cheese with cured meats and other charcuterie bites paired perfectly with a flight of four-ounce beers.
Friday, May 27
If Artists Ruled The World
When: May 27, 6 p.m.
Where: The Holiday Theater, 2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver
Cost: $20, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Lighthouse Writers partners with the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver for If Artists Ruled The World. The event holds a conversation with Sheila Heti and Vauhini Vara for a deeper look into the minds of artists.
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
When: May 27 – 29
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver
Cost: $10 – $94, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Add a little bit of music into your evening with a performance of Beethoven Symphony No. 9. The Colorado Symphony will perform Beethoven’s thematic piece with the help of the Colorado Symphony Chorus for an even more spectacular evening.
Saturday, May 28
Red Bull BC One City Cypher
When: May 28, 11 a.m.
Where: Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Red Bull is back with a BC One City Cypher breaking competition. You can watch breakers from all over the region compete to become a global breaking champion or you can sign up and compete yourself.
Demonstrating Artist
When: May 28, 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: Free with general admission, purchase here
The Lowdown: Denver Art Museum hosts its continuing Demonstrating Artists Program. You can stop into the Storytelling Studio to see a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of Colorado printmaker and multimedia artist Alanna Austin.
Relationsh*t
When: May 28, 8 – 9 p.m.
Where: Chaos Bloom Theater, 70 S. Broadway, Denver
Cost: $5, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Hear some terribly-funny stories about dates during Relationsh*t. You can listen to Chaos Bloom players interview audience members about their worst dates and then watch the group add some improv to make for a hysterical night.
READ: 25 Comedy Shows To Check Out In Denver This April
Denver Arts Festival
When: May 28 – 29
Where: Denver Central Park, 8304 E. 49th Pl., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Expand your art collection with the help of the Denver Arts Festival. You can peruse works from over 140 artists, listen to live music, sip on wine and more throughout the weekend.
READ: Denver Arts Festival Returns For Memorial Day Weekend
Denver Day of Rock
When: May 28, 1 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Various locations, check here
Cost: Free – $250, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Denver Day of Rock is back. The event features four stages of live performances from multiple different bands and musicians all around LoDo. The one-day music festival raises funds for non-profits around Denver so you can rock on for a good cause.
SNAP! ’90s Dance Party
When: May 28, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Ophelia’s, 1215 20th St., Denver
Cost: $22 – $26, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Let your freak flag fly at the SNAP! ’90s Dance Party. You can dance till you drop to the best ’90s hits from DJs on Ophelia’s dance floor while getting that weekday stress out.
Sunday, May 29
Sundays on Santa Fe
When: May 29, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Take a morning to stroll through the Santa Fe Art District during Sundays on Santa Fe. You can peruse art in the galleries, shop from local boutiques and more throughout the day.
The Enigma Of Comedy
When: May 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Enigma Bazaar, 4923 W. 38th Ave., Denver
Cost: $7, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Enigma Bazaar presents The Enigma Of Comedy. You can let out a laugh to sets from comedians Janell Banks, Jeremiah Chinegwu, Jeremy Cash and Josh Emerson throughout the night.
Danceportation
When: May 29, 10:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Where: Convergence Station, 1338 1st St., Denver
Cost: $85, get tickets here
The Lowdown: Meow Wolf takes you through a party portal during Danceportation. You can shake your stuff all night long at the immersive dance party with sets from 14 different DJs, three stages, surprises and more.
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Mark Your Calendar
Molly E. Lee in Conversation with Samantha Cohoe
When: May 31, 6 p.m.
Where: Tattered Cover Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
Cost: Free admission
Indie 102.3’s ‘Serve It’ Pride Party at Meow Wolf Denver
When: June 1, 7 p.m.
Where: Convergence Center, 1338 1st St., Denver
Cost: $16, tickets available here
Exhibition Opening Celebration
When: June 3, 6 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Cost: $25, tickets available here
The Language of Butterflies
When: June 7, 7 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Cost: $18, tickets available here
Curator Conversation
When: June 7, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Cost: $20, tickets available here