Denver Weekender: May 29 - June 2

☀️ Outdoor/Summer Festivals Aplenty

It’s Thursday, the 30th day of May, Denver

What’s in store for today:

  • Outdoor/Summer Festivals

  • U.S. Women’s National Team Soccer Game

  • Multiple Red Rocks Concerts

  • Free Fishing At CO State Parks

EVENTS

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🖍️ Denver Chalk Festival | Golden Triangle | Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2 | Times vary daily | FREE | View magnificent artwork from over 150 participating artist | Learn more

🌳 Outside Festival | Civic Center Park | Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2 | 1-10pm | Tickets $39+ | A new event by the Outside brand, celebrating everything outdoors, featuring music, films, speakers, and gear. A cool experience for hikers, climbers, cyclists, and skiers | Learn more

☀️ Brighton Summerfest | Carmichael Park | Saturday, June 1 | 10am-5pm | FREE | Head to Brighton for a day of festivities including activities for kids, a beer garden, food vendors, and live music | Learn more

🌻 Thortonfest | Carpenter Park Fields | Saturday, June 1 | 10am-5pm | FREE | Enjoy activities, vendors, and amusements. A kids zone, puppy fair (frisbee competition & pet vendors), Ninja Warrior Course, axe throwing, and skate park competition | Learn more

👒 Victorian Themed City Park Day | City Park | Friday, May 31 | 5-8pm | FREE | Join friends and neighbors for a night of live music and ice cream | Learn more

🐟️ Free Fishing Weekend | Colorado State Parks | Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2 | FREE | To celebrate summer the state park service is inviting all resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to fish for free across all state parks | Learn more

FOOD & DRINK

🍩 11th Annual Whiskey & Doughnuts | RiNo Art Park | Saturday, June 1 | 2-5pm | Tickets $65 | Local doughnut vendors from all over the front range of Colorado team up with local distilleries to create the ultimate pairing | Learn more

🪕 8th Annual Goldengrass Bluegrass Weekend | New Terrain Brewing | Thursday, May 30 - Sunday, June 2 | FREE | Bluegrass music and craft beer together in the beer garden backdropped by North Table Mountain. There will be multiple food trucks, an ice cream truck, and face-painting | Learn more

Happy Hour of The Week

🍔 Corinne Denver

MONDAY - FRIDAY 2PM - 5PM

In the heart of downtown, this restaurant serves modern American food made from local ingredients and the inspired tastes of Denver. You can make reservations online. They have a $9 HH menu with Truffle fries, Crab Croquettes, BLT Deviled Eggs, Blistered Shishito Peppers, and $3 Baked Oysters. For drink options, they have $3 Off Specialty Cocktails & Wine by The Glass along with $2 Off Draft Beers. View the menu here.

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OUTDOOR

PC: Kate Baudler (via AllTrails)

HIKE: Evergreen Lake Trail

⛰️ Dedisse Park | 50 min from Denver | Easy | FREE | Route 

1.4-mile loop trail near Evergreen, Colorado. Generally considered an easy route with 50 feet of elevation gain, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. It is a nice paved/gravel trail with great views of the lake and surrounding mountains — many good spots to fish or hang out with your feet in the water. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available. Free parking at the Evergreen Lake House. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Weather Report: ☀️ 76° high this weekend in Evergreen, Colorado

LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS

💥 Lord Huron | Rock | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Thursday, May 30 | 7:30pm | Tickets $121+

🐦‍⬛ The Raveonettes | Rock | Bluebird Theatre | Thursday, May 30 | 8pm | Tickets $118+

🪕 Michael Franti & Spearhead | Rock | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Friday, May 31 | 7pm | Tickets $58+

🥾 Brooks & Dunn: Reboot 2024 Tour | Country | Ball Arena | Friday, May 31 | 7pm | Tickets $30+

🐇 Echo and the Bunnymen | Rock | Ogden Theatre | Friday, May 31 | 8pm | Tickets $75+

🎤 Stevie Nicks | Rock | Ball Arena | Saturday, June 1 | 7pm | Tickets $99+

🤣 Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour | Comedy | Paramount Theatre | Saturday, June 1 | 5pm | Tickets $55+

🎵 James Taylor | Rock | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Sunday, June 2 | 8pm | Tickets $134+

FREE

  • Gregory Goodloe | Spangalang Brewery | Friday, May 31 | 7-10pm

  • Wake Up & Live (Bob Marley Tribute) | Breckenridge Brewery - Littleton | Saturday, June 1 | 4-7pm

🍒 Cherry Creek North Summer Concert Series | Fillmore Plaza

  • Saturday, June 1 | Roadside Distraction, Emelise Munoz, Jordin Dearinger, and Amy Martin | 2-8pm

📣 Levitt Pavilion | Ruby Hill Park

  • Friday, May 31 | Bryce Vine & Judith Hindle | Dance/Electronic | 6pm

  • Saturday, June 1 | Calexico with The PlainsSong Symphony Orchestra | Indie/Rock | 6pm

🎙️ Alley Soundscapes | Dairy Block

  • Friday, May 31 | Zea Stallings | Colombian Rock | 5-7pm

  • Saturday, June 1 | Brianna Straut | Folk | 6-8pm

SPORTS & FITNESS

🚲️ Bill Barr Memorial 53rd Annual Criterium Bike Race | City Park | Saturday, June 1 | 8am-5pm | FREE | Learn more 

U.S. Women's National Team v Korea Republic | DICK'S Sporting Goods Park | Saturday, June 1 | 3pm | Tickets $120+

DENVER BASED LISTS

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Thanks for reading,

Hunter & Lauren

*We try to have the most up-to-date information, but events change, so please look at the specific event website before attending