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Come to a LoDo District Happy Hour at A5 Steakhouse!
Tuesday, July 7 | 5:00 PM–7:00PM | 1600 15th Street | Free to Attend
Artists and architects, chefs and chief financial officers, and all manner of people wanting to know their neighbors and neighborhood come to the LoDo District’s Happy Hours. Need a little more relaxation after the holiday weekend? Come to A5 Steakhouse for conversation and cocktails. As the Happy Hour winds down, head over to Coohills Restaurant & Bar where a ’90s and aughts tribute band, Ninety2K, starts Beats on the Creek!
$5 Parking in Downtown Denver
The City of Denver has partnered with SpotHero to offer a deal through the summer: $5 parking in thousands of parking spaces across downtown Denver, the mayor’s office announced last week. Through the end of September, about 3,00 parking spaces will be available at a reduced rate, with another 2,000 added by late summer.
Mayor Johnston said, “This program is a win for everyone. It makes parking easier to find and afford, it encourages people to enjoy downtown, and it fills up spaces that might otherwise sit empty. I’m grateful to the vendors and especially to SpotHero for its partnership in helping us lower costs for Denverites.”
Have your copilot find you a spot through SpotHero’s site or app. Don’t use a device while operating a motor vehicle.
Beats on the Creek
Tuesdays, July 7 through Aug. 11 | Dinner and Drinks before Music 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Coohills Restaurant supports local non-profits with its Beats on the Creek Summer Concert Series. This year it is raising funds for First Descents, which provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
Admission to the bridge is $10 and there are no advanced ticket sales. Wristbands are available for purchase in the restaurant day of starting at 5:00 PM and at 6:00 PM on the bridge.
- July 7: Ninety2K (’90s and aughts)
- July 14: Stone Beat Invasion (Rolling Stones & Beatles tribute)
- July 21: Those Crazy Nights (Journey and ’80s)
- July 28: The Long Run (Eagles tribute)
- Aug. 4: The Railbenders (outlaw country)
- Aug. 11: Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival (’70s)
Crosscurrents with the Greenway Foundation
Sat., July 11 | 2:00 PM–10:00 PM | Confluence Park | Free
Join the Greenway Foundation for Crosscurrents, a free riverside festival packed with live music, outdoor adventure, family fun, and community celebration.
Two stages. Non-stop music. Unbeatable riverfront vibes. This year’s lineup includes Neil Frances, a deejay set, Jev, Bershy, Slow Caves, Circling Girl, and Crl Crrll.
First Tracks Yoga on the Terrace
Sun., July 12 & following | 9:00 AM–10:00 | Limelight Hotel, 1600 Wewatta St. | Free
Join the Limelight Hotel for First Tracks Yoga on the terrace overlooking the Union Station train tracks—an energizing way to start your day in the heart of Denver. In partnership with CorePower Yoga, the Limelight is offering an elevated, social, and Zen yoga experience for its guests and the public.
Classes are free but please register. Mark your calendar (or subscribe to ours) for subsequent classes on Aug. 9, Sept. 13, and Oct. 11.
Colorado Craft Walk in the Dairy Block Alley
Sun., July 12 | 11 AM or Noon (GA) to 3 PM | Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St.
Enjoy a groundbreaking celebration of Colorado’s craft beverage culture with the return of the Colorado Craft Walk, again transforming Dairy Block into a dynamic tasting ground for the state’s finest wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Hosted by Blanchard Family Wines, this event is an electric fusion of flavor, creativity, and local pride blending hospitality with a street-festival vibe. Whether you’re into bold reds, hoppy brews, or small-batch spirits, the Colorado Craft Walk is your all-access pass to the state’s most flavorful creations.
Sample leading Colorado wine, beer, and spirits brands, receive a commemorative tasting glass, and purchase full-sized bottles and cans to take home. Enjoy live music, delicious local bites by Adobo Denver, and the chance to connect directly with the passionate makers behind each pour.
General admission is $56.38. VIP admission, at $102.50, includes earlier entry, expedited check-in, access to the VIP lounge, and a food voucher to use at Cirque Kitchen.
Cocktails in Cool Places: Aurora Fox Theater
Wed., July 15 | 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | Aurora Fox Theater | 9900 East Colfax Ave. | $40
Historic Denver‘s next Cocktails in Cool Places takes you beyond Denver’s borders to one of the metro area’s most distinctive historic buildings: the Aurora Fox Theater. It is one of fewer than 100 Quonset hut movie theaters ever built in this country, and one of only a handful still in operation. After decades of decline and a devastating 1981 fire, the community rallied to save the beloved landmark.
Come to the Fox’s intimate studio theater for cocktails and light appetizers as Chris Geddes, Aurora’s Historic Preservation Specialist, shares the story of the theater’s rise, near loss, and remarkable second act. Guests must be 21+.
Sunset-Themed Floral Design at the Limelight
Thurs., July 16 | 6 PM–8:00 PM | Limelight Denver, 1600 Wewatta St. | $151.23
Join the Limelight at its Summer Floral Class Series, Bouquets and Bubbles. The Perfect Petal is leading this occasion, overlooking the city on the Nordic Terrace. A ticket will give you insight to flower knowledge, two bubbly drinks, and a few delicate snacks. Learn and mingle the evening away.
Mobile History Aboard the 16th Street FreeRide
The Regional Transportation District has launched a one-year pilot of a mobile-first, history tour for an enhanced experience between Denver Union and Civic Center stations. In collaboration with Historic Denver, Denver Public Library, and the Downtown Denver Partnership, RTD highlights the essential role 16th Street has played since the late 1800s, tracing how the street’s development has evolved largely as a result of transit innovations.
