Denver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 Day One: Local Couture
When: May 6, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: The Brighton – A Non Plus Ultra Venue, 3403 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO
Cost: $50 – $175, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Denver Fashion Week (DFW) returns for the Spring season. For the first night of DFW, catch looks from local designers Mitosis by Byron Alexander, World To Fear, La Adorna, InspireD’Signs and SKYE|AIRE. This spring, DFW is partnered with non-profit Guided by Humanity. Their mission is dedicated to inclusive and equitable health and wellness services for people living with disabilities. A fundraiser runway show for GBH will be hosted on May 11.
Denver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 Day Two: Couture Kids
When: May 7, 5 p.m.
Where: The Brighton – A Non Plus Ultra Venue, 3403 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO
Cost: $50 – $145, buy tickets here
Lowdown: For day two first show, Denver Fashion Week runway show is dedicated to couture kids and will showcase some of the best children’s fashion in Denver: Dragonwing Girl, Rainey’s Closet Styled By Katie Andelman, Sustainable Kids, and Runway dance performance by Cherry Creek Dance
Denver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 Day Two: Sustainable
Where: The Brighton – A Non Plus Ultra Venue, 3403 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO
Cost: $50 – $125, buy tickets here
Lowdown: For day two second show, Denver Fashion Week focuses on a core value of sustainability for the runway show. Brands that will present their styles and line of work include The Hause Collective, IDA+MOON by Hannah Marie, UPcycleD by Biche de Bere, Relic, Overseer and Your Mother’s Favorite Stain.
Western Wednesday
Where: Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway, Denver, CO
Cost: Free, reserve a spot here
Lowdown: For the first Wednesday of the month, get your cowboy boots on and head to the Skylark Lounge to hear local singers and guitarists play country and western classics. The event is free and will feature tunes played by Jesh Yancey & The High Hopes, as well as Derek Dames Ohl.
Immigrant’s Child
When: May 4, 9 p.m.
Where: Hi-Dive, 7 South Broadway, Denver, CO
Cost: $12 – $15, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Immigrant’s Child is a Denver-based band with a goal to present their heritage, culture and selves. In November, they released their EP, Papalotl. Catch the band, along with Gio Chamba and Mr. Knobs this Thursday.
M83
When: May 5, 8 p.m.
Where: Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO
Cost: $93, buy tickets here
Lowdown: You may remember M83 from their wildly popular 2011 hit “Midnight City” from Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. It was the soundtrack of the summer and many after. Well, M83 is back and touring their newest album, Fantasy. Remind yourself what was so special about that radio indie pop at the Mission Ballroom, with support from Jeremiah Chiu.
Ganja White Night
When: May 6, 5 p.m.
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO
Cost: $59.95+, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Ganja White Night, the Belgian bass two-piece kicks off night one of “Wobble Rocks II” Saturday. They are joined by an impressive lineup of up-and-coming electronic artists including Eazybaked, Kumarion, Sicaria Sound, LYNY and R.O. You don’t want to miss the wubz and wobbles!
Lil Wayne
When: May 7, 8 p.m.
Where: Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver, CO
Cost: $330+, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Lil Wayne has been a top-selling hip-hop artist for decades, with millions of record sales and hit albums. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard one of his songs. In March, he released I Am Music, a career-spanning compilation album. Take a trip down memory lane and join Weezy F Baby at the Fillmore.
2023 Rise Up and Walk Breakfast
When: May 3, 7 – 9:30 a.m.
Where: Moss Denver, 200 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO
Cost: Free, reserve a spot here
Lowdown: The Mile High WorkShop is an employment and job training program for people who face barriers to work. On Wednesday, they are hosting their 3rd annual fundraising breakfast. Enjoy a meal and listen to the program, which begins at 8 a.m., about the impact that WorkShop’s making in the community.
Star Wars Themed Trivia
Where: Fiction Beer Company, 7101 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Cost: Free
Lowdown: “May the 4th be with you,” if you attend this Star Wars Trivia night at Fiction Beer Co. There will be five rounds of Star Wars trivia, covering Lore, Droids, Disney + Star Wars, Dark Side and Jeopardy. For this event, costumes are encouraged and may be rewarded. First and second places will have their bar tab covered, along with special Star Wars prizes awarded to top teams. The Tulas Tapas food truck will be providing snacks for guests.
LUKI Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Where: LUKI Brewery, 14715 W. 64th Ave. Units A&B, Arvada, CO
Cost: Prices vary
Lowdown: As a celebration of Cinco de Mayo, LUKI is bringing back their Mexican lager Rocinante. You can also enjoy birria tacos, quesadillas and more from Lola’s Kitchen. Mariachi 303, made up of MSU Denver graduates, will also be performing traditional Mexican music and songs popularized by Vicente Fernandez and Linda Ronstadt from 6 to 8 p.m.
Denver Cinco de Mayo Weekend Bar Crawl
When: May 6, 1 p.m.
Where: Society Sports and Spirits, 1434 Blake St., Denver, CO
Cost: $10.99, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Looking to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with drink specials and authentic Mexican cuisine? This bar crawl will provide the opportunity for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, margaritas galore. Additionally, there will be a costume contest, free entry to bars along the way and DJs at venues. Drink, snack and dance with your amigos on this pub crawl through Denver.
Pitbull Brunch
When: May 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Casey Jones, 24 N. Broadway Suite 104, Denver, CO
Cost: $20, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Looking to be a little silly this Sunday? Come to this Mr. Worldwide themed brunch party at Casey Jones and enjoy $20 Miami Margaritas and a buffet, $5 mimosas and chambongs, or even a free Pitbull bald cap and sunglasses, all while listening to his greatest hits.
Jazz & Murder: Immersive Speakeasy Mystery
When: May 3, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The State Room at the Rose Event Center, 1119 Washington Ave., Golden, CO
Cost: $40, buy tickets here
Lowdown: This murder mystery is themed after the Roaring Twenties at the height of prohibition, speakeasies and gangsters. You’re invited to sip on cocktails, listen to jazz and act out your fantasies of being a detective in the ’20s to find who the murderer is at the Club Candy Speakeasy. It is highly encouraged to dress on theme and “throw on your favorite flapper dress and gangster attire.”
Denver Coin Expo
When: May 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO
Cost: Free – $8, register here
Lowdown: Dealers from around the country will meet at the Denver Coin Expo, the state’s largest and oldest coin show, this Thursday to display and sell. There will be a grand prize entry for a 2023 Gold Eagle with admission.
Atlas of Remote Islands
Where: MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, 2644 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO
Cost: $35, buy tickets here
Lowdown: Contemporary opera Atlas of Remote Islands is composed by Nathan Hall based on the 2009 book by Judith Schalansky, produced by Opera on Tap Colorado and with libretto by Alan Olejniczak. The main character guides the audience through fifty remote islands through poetry and prose, history and fact, lore and fantasies.
NIGHT / LIGHTS: A Luminous Photography Experience
Where: The Banshee House, 2715 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: Free, reserve a spot here
Lowdown: This photography exhibition is a two-day event featuring the works of local artist Danielle Webster and light artist Raphael Shattenkirk. Come explore the relationship between photography and lights at this unique limited-time experience.
Denver Cinco de Mayo
Where: Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Ave. & Colfax, Denver, CO
Cost: Free
Lowdown: Denver’s Cinco de Mayo “Celebrate Culture” Festival is back this weekend! Don’t miss the taco eating contest at 2 p.m. or the lowrider car show along Colfax from Bannock to Broadway. The festival will also include live musical and dance performances across three different stages. For specific time of performances, check the schedule here. This event highlights Denver’s Latino population and expects 400,000 attendees. Take the family for an outing of food, culture and fun.