Enjoy food and drink festivals, get your game on at a local sports event, and much more, all of which is happening in and around Denver this weekend!
Friday, June 28
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
When: June 27-30
Where: Coors Field
Watch as our boys in purple take on the LA Dodgers in this weekend series! There will also be fun giveaways and events throughout the weekend.
Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC
When: June 28
Where: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
The Colorado Rapids face off against the LA Football Club.
COLORCON
When: June 28
Where: The Alley Behind 1112 Broadway
This musical and artistic event has given the alleyways of Denver a pop of color since 2018. It's an event "built by the community and for the community." Click here to RSVP, as well as see all of the featured artists who will be using their talents to inspire creativity in us all.
Dive-In Movie: Aquaman
When: June 28
Where: Island Kingdom Water Park, Elitch Gardens
The DC Comics hero is coming to the big screen at Elitch Gardens. Aquaman begins at 7:30 p.m. and is completely free, as long as you have park admission or a season pass.
The Struts
When: June 28-29
Where: Gothic Theatre
The rock-and-roll band will be stopping by Denver's Gothic Theatre for a two-night event featuring The Glorious Sons. Part of the band's Young & Dangerous Tour, The Struts are ready to let loose and rock out at one of the Mile High City's iconic venues.
Nirvamlet
When: Through Aug. 3
Where: Denver Performing Arts Complex
Shakespeare's Hamlet takes on a 90s grunge theme in this performance by Band of Toughs.
Saturday, June 29
Colorado Renaissance Festival
When: Through Aug. 4
Where: Colorado Renaissance Festival
Browse this 16th century-themed festival featuring music, artisans, and more. Open weekends through August 4, rain or shine. Learn more about the Renaissance Festival here.
Courtesy of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (Facebook)
Yoga on the Rocks
When: Through Aug. 17
Where: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Get into downward dog while you enjoy the beautiful scenery at this extraordinary venue. Find out more about Yoga on the Rocks here!
Denver Taco Festival
When: June 29-30
Where: Fox Street Compound
This event is one you'll be taco-ing about for a while! (See what we did there?) Enjoy some of the best tacos in Denver, listen to live music, watch Lucha Libre wrestling, and much, much more. Click here to enter a ticket giveaway!
Aperitivo!
When: June 29
Where: Osteria Marco
An afternoon of spritzes, snacks, and plenty of Colorado sunshine? Yes, please! It's only $15 for a featured cocktail, as well as a full Italian spread. Plus, there will be plenty to keep you entertained, like live music, giveaways, and more.
Beer, Bacon & Bluegrass!
When: June 29
Where: Black Shirt Brewing Co.
This is just one of the brewery's four mini-fests being held this summer! Kicking things off is the summer beer garden where the Dan Andree Band will be fiddling and bringing some classic bluegrass music to Denver.
Westword Music Showcase
When: June 29
Where: Golden Triangle
The 29th annual Westword Music Showcase returns to the Golden Triangle with huge headliners, including CHVRCHES, Jai Wolf, JAUZ, Bishop Briggs, and many, many more. You'll also be able to listen to countless local bands as they perform at venues all over the neighborhood.
Whiskey Tasting Festival
When: June 29
Where: The Ginn Mill
If you're planning your summer and filling it full of fun activities, then add the 2019 Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival to your list of things to do. To save 20 percent off tickets, click here! Find out more information on the event's website.
Courtesy of Colorado Shakespeare Festival (Facebook) | Photo by Gabe Koskinen
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It
When: Through Aug. 10
Where: University Theatre
As You Like It follows the story of Rosalind, a heroine who's fleeing persecution. The play contains some of Shakespeare's most famous and well-known lines. Learn more about the Colorado Shakespeare Festival 2019 here.
Sunday, June 30
City Park Jazz
When: Through Aug. 4
Where: City Park
Bring a picnic and enjoy free jazz in the park during this summer concert series. Read more about summer music festivals in Colorado!
What are YOUR plans this weekend? Any fun events that we missed on our list? Sound off in the comments below. Have a great weekend, Denver!
