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Come to Coohills for Cocktails!
Thurs., June 25 | 5:00 PM–7:00PM | Coohills, 1400 Wewatta St. | Free to Attend
In late June, the LoDo District Inc. will host its next Happy Hour, at Coohills Restaurant and Bar. Stop by to network with your colleagues from the LoDo District and join us for a refreshing cocktail! Are you interested in reassessments for the Business Improvement District? In keeping the city trees on your property healthy? In how to inspire your employees to civic engagement and volunteerism? Come talk to us.
And don’t forget Beats on the Creek—the Coohills concert series begins soon.
Private Spaces: Queer Capitol Hill Walking Tour
Wednesday, June 3 |6:00 PM–7:30 PM | Meet as directed on your ticket | $27.33
Explore Queer Capitol Hill with a tour developed by David Duffield, co-founder and coordinator of the Center LGBTQ History Project for Colorado on Colfax. The tour will take you through Bachelor’s Row and look at how single apartments offered privacy for a closeted community. Explore how public spaces were a refuge and places to connect. And learn how laws such as anti-crossdressing and R-0 zoning kept queer Denver heavily policed and segregated. Finally, see places of liberation. From within the spaces of Capitol Hill came the hearts and activism of generations of queer people. A legacy born of streets, parks, and private spaces.
Two Offers at the Oxford for Colorado’s Sesquicentennial
Find the Oxford Hotel, with its restaurants, bars, and spa, at 1600 17th Street
Denver’s iconic Oxford Hotel is celebrating Colorado’s birthday with the 150 Years of Colorado Getaway, blending heritage, whiskey, fine dining, and wellness in an immersive tribute to the Centennial State.
Your two-night stay includes dining at Urban Farmer Steakhouse, a relaxing treatment in the Oxford Spa, a signature cocktail experience in the Cruise Room, a commemorative bottle of the Oxford’s custom Laws Whiskey House bourbon, a guided history tour of Denver Union Station and the LoDo neighborhood, and a $150 shopping credit to Rockmount Ranch Wear. The Oxford will donate a portion of proceeds from each package to support Colorado wildlife and land restoration initiatives, honoring both the state’s history and its natural beauty for generations to come. Book now through Aug. 1, 2026 from $1075 per night (with a two-night minimum).
For 150 days, the Oxford is also offering one room per night at a commemorative rate of $150, waiving its Destination Amenity Fee and affording an opportunity to enjoy a milestone stay at Denver’s most storied hotel.
Cherry Creek Clean-Up This Week
Friday, June 5 | 8:30 AM Registration, 9:00 AM Cleanup | Meet at 1698 14th Street
The next Cherry Creek Cleanup will be Friday, June 5. Join us in making our community cleaner, greener, and more beautiful. Meet at the Downtown Children’s Playground to register at 8:30 AM then pitch in to pitch it out from 9–11 AM. Subsequent dates are July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6.
Four Drag Brunches at Ajax
June 6 & 20 | Two seatings, at 10 AM or noon | Ajax Restaurant, 1899 16th St. | $30+
Celebrate Pride Month in full color at Ajax Downtown with a fabulous drag brunch. Choose from two times on either of two dates and settle in for a lively experience!
Your ticket includes a two-course prix fixe menu and show-stopping entertainment from Beaux Toxic who delivers sparkle, sass, and high energy. Want to keep the celebration flowing? Purchase bottomless mimosas and Absolut Vodka cocktails at your table. Come hungry, come ready to cheer, and celebrate Pride with Ajax.
First Tracks Yoga on the Terrace
June 7 & following | 9:00 AM–10:00 | Limelight Hotel, 1600 Wewatta Street | 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.
The first class features a half Vinyasa flow + bodyweight yoga sculpt taught by Kristin Shotter. Classes are free but please register. Mark your calendar (or subscribe to ours) for subsequent classes on July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, and Oct. 11
RiverFront Market Opens
Opening Sat., June 13 | 9:00 AM–1 PM | Plaza at 16th Street and Little Raven Street
A new Riverfront Market, produced by Jarman and Co Events, will open on June 13, then occur on every Saturday through September 26 (except July 18). Note that 16th Street at the intersection of Little Raven Street will be closed from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Juneteenth Gala and Music Festival
Gala & Southern Soul Kickoff Party: Friday, June 19 | 5:15 PM–9:00 PM | $215.26+
Parade, Festival, & Music: Saturday, June 20 | Noon–9:00 PM | Free to $40
Each year Denver’s Historic Five Points Neighborhood transforms into a hub of entertainment and celebration for the community in honor of Juneteenth, the day when the last of the nation’s enslaved people learned of their freedom.
The I AM JUNETEENTH Plaza Party brings together the “who’s who” of Denver—community leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—all united in honoring the impact and evolution of the Juneteenth Music Festival. More than just a celebration, this is a call to action—an opportunity to invest in the future of one of the nation’s most dynamic Juneteenth celebrations and support the ongoing work of JMF Corporation.
Be Proud in Denver! Pride Fest and Pride Month Begin!
Events through June climaxing on Sun., June 28, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, along 16th Street
Same Pride, new place! This year, Pride is taking over downtown and bringing the party to 16th Street. Since 1974, Denver Pride has created a space where the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families, and local businesses come together for a day of joy, celebration, and protest. The Fest has moved downtown, where you can expect all the Pride classics you know and love like Latin Stage, The Gayborhood, and the youth and family area. See you there!
Historic Denver is hosting After Hours: Pride on Penn at 1340 Pennsylvania St. on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 PM. Celebrate Pride with an after-hours party ($30) honoring the vibrant LGBTQ+ history of Capitol Hill at the Molly Brown House Museum. Once operated as a gay-friendly men’s boarding house, this landmark holds stories of community, resilience, & connection. Enjoy a signature beverage, festive activities, and engaging stories that highlight the neighborhood’s LGBTQ+ past and the legacy of preservationist Art Leisenrin, whose forward-thinking vision helped save the Brown House for future generations.
Celebrate Pride at Larimer Square with Sunday full of community, music, food, and festive activations. On the 28th, Osteria Marco offers a Pride Brunch (11:00 AM–2:00 PM, VIP $250 or GA $25), with a special outdoor Drag Bingo Brunch taking over Larimer Square. Expect dazzling performances from local drag legends Shirley Delta Blow, Amerikah J Misdemeanor and LaLa Queen. Enjoy bottomless cocktails, bingo, giveaways, and brunch favorites served al fresco under iconic pride flags. The celebration continues in the afternoon with a disco cowboy-themed street party in partnership with Ariat and Garage Sale Vintage. Enjoy country-pop DJ sets, line dancing, themed photo moments, drinks, and Pride-inspired experiences throughout the Square.
