Weekend Guide: Things To Do in Denver (5/28–5/31)

Explore Denver this weekend with a curated guide to the best events, including food, music, art, and cultural activities throughout the city. Here is a listing of what to do in Denver this weekend:

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FASHION EVENTS

Denver Fashion Week Fall 2026 Second Model Auditions

When: Aug 9, 11:00 a.m. Where: TBA Cost: $10+ The Lowdown: 

Following overwhelming demand from aspiring models across Colorado, Denver Fashion Week (DFW) has announced a second round of model auditions for its upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 runway season.


MUSIC EVENTS

Body Ocean

When: May 28, 8:00 p.m. Where: Mockingbird – 2737 Larimer St Cost: $133+ The Lowdown: 

Michael Franti & Spearhead

When: May 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre – 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison Cost: $50+ The Lowdown: 

Enamour

When: May 30, 10:00 p.m. Where: Resident – 1037 N Broadway Cost: $30+ The Lowdown: 

Daisy the Great

When: May 31, 7:00 p.m. Where: Lost Lake Lounge – 3602 E. Colfax Cost: $32+ The Lowdown: 


FOOD EVENTS

Caymus Wine Pairing Dinner

When: May 28, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Eddie Merlot’s – 10110 East Dry Creek Rd. Cost: $135 per person (plus taxes and gratuities) The Lowdown: 

Join for an exquisite five-course tasting menu of chef-curated courses, all perfectly paired with world-renowned wines from Caymus Vineyards.

16th Street Downtown Food Tour

When: May 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Palace Arms – 321 17th Street Cost: $59+ The Lowdown: 

On this 2.5-hour 16th Street Food Tour, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic stretch on a guided culinary adventure — sampling everything from bold bison chili to savory hoisin duck bao, each dish crafted by the chefs who make Denver’s food scene one of the most exciting in the country.

Coyote Ugly Drag Brunch: Hell No, H2O Edition

When: May 30, 12:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Where: Ace Eat Serve – 501 East 17th Ave Cost: $10+ The Lowdown: 

Ace Eat Serve is turning up the heat with a Coyote Ugly–themed Drag Brunch that’s equal parts wild, glamorous, and unapologetically fun. Think high-energy performances, bold attitude, and a room full of people ready to party before the sun goes down.

Urban Markets at Union Station

When: May 31, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Where: Denver Union Station – 1701 Wynkoop St. Cost: Free The Lowdown: 

Set against one of the city’s most iconic backdrops, this vibrant outdoor shopping experience brings together an exciting mix of local artists, makers, collectors, and small businesses offering an ever-changing selection of art, handmade crafts, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, unique treasures, and more.


LIFESTYLE EVENTS

Celebrating 15 Years: 15 New Paintings in 15 Months

When: May 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Where: Clyfford Still Museum – 1250 Bannock St. Cost: $15+ The Lowdown: 

To mark the Museum’s 15th anniversary, the Still will unveil fifteen paintings that have never been on public view over the course of fifteen months. 

Arts of Asia Galleries

When: May 29, 10:00 a.m. Where: Denver Art Museum – 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. Cost: General Admission The Lowdown: 

The reimagined Arts of Asia galleries showcase a breathtaking display of over 800 artworks collectively tracing visible and invisible links across time and space in the arts of Asia. 

Advanced Bonsai Design

When: May 30, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where: Denver Botanic Gardens – 1007 York St. Cost: $45+ The Lowdown: 


See the techniques that turn wild Front Range trees into stunning bonsai—live and up close.

Bodies: The Science Within

When: May 24, 11:00 a.m. Where: Denver Pavilions – 500 16th St., Ste. 10 Cost: $17+ The Lowdown: 

Bodies – The Science Within makes its U.S. debut in Denver for a limited engagement at the Denver Pavilions. Seen by more than 5 million people worldwide.


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