Events

Denver’s largest single-day music festival has just announced an expanded lineup, which is bigger than ever to commemorate its 25th anniversary. Westword Music Showcase, to be held June 29 in the Golden Triangle, will feature national acts including CHVRCHES, Bishop Briggs, Jai Wolf and The Knocks. As always, there will be a healthy showing of local acts.

Half a millennium after Leonardo da Vinci died, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is paying homage to his enduring influence with a new exhibit, “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius.”

Capping off Colorado Craft Beer Week is an event like no other: The Big Reveal. On March 23, 100 attendees will blindly sample 20 IPAs from 20 different Colorado breweries before voting on their favorite.

From Chainsmokers performing at the X Games in Aspen to Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats headlining Vail Snow Days, globally recognized musicians are no strangers to the Colorado mountains during winter.

Though Denver is more than 1,300 miles away from beautiful New Orleans, Denver spots are putting on some great events on March 2 in anticipation of Mardi Gras.

‘Tis the season to bundle up and be dazzled by the twinkling holiday light displays around Denver. We’ve gathered a list of some of our favorites to add to your holiday agenda this year:

For the 17th year in a row, the skies of Downtown Denver will be lit up with fireworks on New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year.

For nearly 45 years, the 9News Parade of Lights has dazzled spectators and participants in Denver. 2018’s event, which takes place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, should be no different.

Watch climbers race up a 15-meter wall in six seconds, scale the most technically challenging peaks in the world and explore Antarctica’s unconquered frozen towers during REEL ROCK 13, a collection of the year’s best climbing films.

Live like royalty and learn the “sport of kings” at The Broadmoor during World Falconry Day on Nov. 16.

From escape room-like haunted houses and cornfield freak shows to horror-themed literature readings and ghost hunting tours, Denver has plenty of ways to get your Halloween fix this month. Here are a few upcoming scary events:

Since 1969, Denver has been hosting its own celebration of the German beer-filled event, Oktoberfest. This weekend, Sept. 21-23, and the next, Sept. 28-30, around 50,000 Coloradans will gather on Larimer Street dressed in lederhosen, chicken hats and beer maid costumes for the second-largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country.

In less than a month, beer lovers can buy tickets for the 37th annual Great American Beer Festival, held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. You won’t want to miss this marquee festival, located in one of the nation’s best brewing cities. Here are some key features of September’s event:

Whether your dad is a sports fanatic, festival junkie or film buff, you’re sure to find the perfect way to celebrate him next weekend in Denver. From barbecue and music festivals to museum exhibitions and film screenings, here are some dad-friendly events happening Father’s Day weekend.

Yes, running and beer can sometimes get along. Especially when runners get the chance to enjoy a beer AFTER their run. Skyline Beer Garden is brewing the perfect evening for a city with so many running enthusiasts and fantastic breweries.

If you’re trying to be creative this year – or just can’t find a last minute reservation – Denver has no shortage of non-brunch Mother’s Day ideas.

Nothing beats a cold beer in the springtime. But who says beer and bacon can’t go hand in hand? On May 12, the worlds of beer and bacon will collide at the Denver Bacon and Beer Classic. Held at Sports Authority Field, this event won’t let your taste buds down.

Denver is truly a runner’s dream, and Runner’s World happens to agree. In fact, the publication recently named Denver a top 10 running city, telling readers to put the annual Colfax Marathon on their bucket lists.

This summer, Party B Cause is hosting an afternoon filled with drinks, food and the outdoors in support of a good cause. Cocktails on the Rocks will take place Saturday, June 2, from 12–4PM on the fields of T.E.V. Edelweiss.

While the Keep America Beautiful organization works year-round to beautify communities, April serves as the official celebration as it recognizes national Keep America Beautiful Month.

This year, cinephiles and classic movie-lovers in Denver have been joining film critic Howie Movshovitz for the monthly “Tattered Cover Film Series,” presented by UCD’s College of Arts & Media, KUNC 91.5 and the Sie FilmCenter.

Raise your glass and say cheers to craft beer during Colorado Brewers Guild’s Pint Day. On April 4, order a draft at one of nearly 80 participating craft breweries, enjoy the beer and keep the glass. Plus, $1 from each sale will support the guild.

Did you know that the first Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in 1889? Since then, the event has arguably become the single largest annual gathering of Colorado residents in one place.

With a 25% increase in programming, the fifth annual NoCo Hemp Expo is going to be its biggest hemp-centric weekend yet.

Feed the Children distributed its 1 millionth H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education and Literacy Program) backpack with community partner support. H.E.L.P promotes school attendance and completion across the nation.

Colorado boasts some of the best locations for winter sports in the country. It’s no accident we sent more athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang than any other state.

Since 1986, the Ride the Rockies Colorado bicycle tour has drawn riders from around the country every June. The route for this year’s tour was announced by the Denver Post earlier this month and passes through Breckenridge, Edwards, Steamboat Springs, Grand Lake and Winter Park, among other towns.

Airbnb introduced “experiences” as an extension of its rental-booking business. According to airbnbcitizen.com, “Experiences include things like immersive experiences for travelers, from a podcast-production lesson in Chicago, to honey making in Malibu and a bike tour through Los Angeles with a landscape architect. The options are never-ending.”

The University of Denver Athletics & Recreation department is teaming up with Corepower Yoga and Athleta to host Bends, Brews and Basketball on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10AM.

No matter your relationship status, there’s a Valentine’s Day brewery event for everyone this year – everything from anti-Valentine’s Day and Single Awareness Day parties to a romantic dinner for two. Here’s where to drink beer on Feb. 14: