Denver has some fascinating events lined up this weekend. Kick it off with “Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings” who presents a Ratio Tap Takeover and end it by getting zen at STILLness. Whatever you end up doing, make sure you take a gander at this roundup of events happening in Denver. Have a fabulous weekend!
Ratio Tap Takeover
Photo Courtesy of Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings – Denver on Facebook
When: May 9, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings, Denver, 3801 W. 32nd Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings presents a Ratio Tap Takeover. The event features a chance to sip on Ratio Beerworks brews such as a No Shade Pilsner, a Sparks Fly IPA and a Heart Tattoo Blackberry Wit throughout the evening. You can grab a pint and dig into some wings.
Facebook’s Treats in Denver
Photo Courtesy of The Rolling Pin Bakeshop -Denver on Facebook
When: May 10, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: The Rolling Pin Bakeshop – Denver, 2716 Welton St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Rolling Pine Bakeshop teams up with Facebook to be part of Facebook’s Treats in Denver. Facebook is traveling to 50 bakeries around the country to promote its new birthday stories feature and is stopping in Denver. You can have a chance to snag a free mini chocolate croissant or mini birthday cake while supplies last and meet a local Facebook representative to learn more about the new Facebook feature.
Questival Denver
Photo Courtesy: Cotopaxi Questival on Facebook
When: May 10 – 11
Where: 1736 Speer Blvd., Denver
Cost: $45 – $62 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Cotopaxi presents Questival Denver. The event features a 24-hour adventure scavenger hunt that takes your skills to the next level. You can gather a group of up to six people and explore Denver for a chance to win up to $6000 in prizes.
Patio Bar Grand Opening
Photo Courtesy of Piggin’ Out Smokehouse on Facebook
When: May 10, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Piggin’ Out Smokehouse, 9987 Morrison Rd., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Piggin’ Out Smokehouse hosts a Patio Bar Grand Opening. The event features a first look at the new patio bar with Bear Creek Distillery slinging out drinks. You can jam out to live music from Down Home Sausage Pie and dig into some smokey barbecue.
Spring Plant Sale
Photo Courtesy of Denver Botanic Gardens on Facebook
When: May 10 – 11
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Cost: Free Admission
The Lowdown: Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a Spring Plant Sale. The event features a sale on some amazing flora such as roses, summer bulbs, herbs and houseplants. You can find some gorgeous plants and explore the gardens with no admission fee as part of National Public Gardens Week.
Colorado Chocolate Festival
Photo Courtesy of Colorado Chocolate Festivals on Facebook
When: May 10 – 11
Where: The Denver Mart, 415 E. 58th Ave., Denver
Cost: $5 tickets available here
The Lowdown: Calling all chocolate lovers, the Colorado Chocolate Festival is back in Denver. The event features two days dedicated to all things chocolate with tons of chocolate samples, demonstrations, competitions, speakers and more. You can shop from vendors presenting a myriad of chocolatey goodness throughout the festival.
House Show
The Velveteers. Photo by Kyle Cooper
When: May 11, 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Silo Sound Recording Studio, 7700 E. Iliff Ave. Ste E, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Listen to some awesome music during a House Show. You can see performances from The Velveteers — a local band that rocked Denver’s world — for their debut EP now on vinyl. You can also listen to performances from specials guests The Kinky Fingers and Television Generation.
Spring Horseshoe Market
Photo Courtesy of Horseshoe Craft & Flea Market on Facebook
When: May 11 – May 12
Where: Broncos Stadium, 1701 Bryant St., Denver
Cost: $5 at entry
The Lowdown: Spring Horseshoe Market is back for a Mother’s Day shopping experience. This year the market has moved to Broncos Stadium to expand and have a chance to really grow. The market holds more than 200 vendors to shop from to find that perfect Mother’s Day gift.
3rd Annual Fruit Frenzy
Photo Courtesy of Platt Park Brewing Company on Facebook
When: May 11, 12 – 11:59 p.m.
Where: Platt Park Brewing Company, 1875 S. Pearl St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Platt Park Brewing Company is tapping fruit-tastic beers for the 3rd Annual Fruit Frenzy. You can try 10 different beers including a Madagascar Dream with peaches and vanilla, a Key Lime Berliner Weisse and a White Pear Berliner Weisse.
Studio 54 Party
Photo Courtesy of REVEL Social on Facebook
When: May 11, 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: REVEL Social, 2229 Blake St. #104, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: REVEL: Social hosts, a Studio 54 Party. The event features a disco-themed party with ’70s music, ’70s themed cocktails and more. You can even participate in a best-dressed contest and dance all night long to hot beats.
Denver Farmers Market Opening Day
Photo Courtesy of Union Station Farmers Market on Facebook
When: May 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Union Station Farmers Market, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Union Station Farmers Market hosts the Denver Farmers Market Opening Day. The event features the first day of farmers market season with an awesome line up of vendors presenting fresh produce, local goods and more. You can shop the market and find a great Mother’s Day gift for all of the moms you know. Also, the first 100 moms at the market will receive a free succulent.
Denver Microbrew Tour
Photo Courtesy of Smedley Events on Facebook
When: May 11, 12 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: RiNo Art District, 2901 Blake St., Denver
Cost: $50 – $55 get tickets here
The Lowdown: RiNo Art District presents a Denver Microbrew Tour. The event features a tour around the Five Points area. You can hit breweries such as Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Our Mutual Friend and Ratio Beerworks all while perusing art and learning about the neighborhoods.
Denver Comedy Block Party
Photo Courtesy of Gravy Train on Facebook
When: May 11, 2 – 10 p.m.
Where: 3305 Cook St., Denver
Cost: $11 – $18 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Listen to some of the best local comedians all in one place during a Denver Comedy Block Party. The event features a block party and food truck fest with 50 local comedians on three stages with 10 different shows. The best part of the party? A portion of the proceeds will benefit the non-profit Big Dogs Huge Paws.
Bacon and Beer Classic
Photo Courtesy of Bacon and Beer Classic on Facebook
When: May 11, 1 p.m
Where: Broncos Stadium, 1701 Bryant St., Denver
Cost: $69 – $119 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Bacon and Beer Classic is back in Denver. You can try the best bacon-themed foods from a myriad of local restaurants, imbibe on more than 100 different beer tastes from breweries around the region and more. You can also listen to music, play games and participate in a bacon eating contest.
Mother’s Day Brunch at Corinne
Photo Courtesy of Corinne on Facebook
When: May 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Corinne, 1455 California St., Denver
Cost: $65 per person
The Lowdown: Celebrate the women in your life with a Mother’s Day Brunch at Corinne. The event features a brunch buffet with traditional breakfast items as well as assorted desserts and a raw bar. You can also add bottomless mimosas, bottomless sparkling rosé and bloody marys for $15. Make your reservations here.
STILLnessInside the Clyfford Still Museum. Photo by James Florio.
When: May 12, 8:45 – 10 a.m.
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Take a deep breath and get a little zen during STILLness. The event features a guided meditation from the combined effort of the Clyfford Still Museum, Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver and Zen Center of Denver. Be ready to calmly take a spot in the galleries and quiet your inner thoughts.
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