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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 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.
Remember that Coohills concert series, Beats on the Creek, begins soon.
Plus, the LoDo District is hosting another Happy Hour soon, this time on a Tuesday! On July 7, join us at A5 Steakhouse.
Local Business Workshop
Tuesday, July 28 | MSU Denver School of Hospitality, Hospitality Learning Center, 1190 Auraria Pkwy B | Register for This Free Workshop
DoorDash and the Hispanic Restaurant Association invite you to a free, one-day, in-person training designed to help businesses grow.
Participation will garner you $1,000 in DoorDash ad credits to help you reach new customers; hands-on training with DoorDash tools; connections to local organizations and resources to help you navigate permits, identify new funding, and cut through red tape; networking opportunities with other local business owners, community leaders, and the DoorDash team; and free professional headshots (and optional photoshoot of your restaurant’s top menu items).
Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Bouquets & Bubbles at the Limelight
Wednesday, June 24 | 6 PM–8 PM | Limelight Hotel, 1600 Wewatta Street | $75
Step into summer with Bouquets & Bubbles at Limelight Denver, a seasonal floral class series on the Nordic Terrace in partnership with downtown favorite, The Perfect Petal. The series kicks off with hand bouquet making, paired with Limelight’s happy-hour pop-up bar—sip, design, and soak in the sunset over downtown Denver. Enjoy hands-on floral instruction, skyline views, and a relaxed, social vibe.
The next event, Downtown Sunset Scene, will happen Thursday, July 16, and include two summer spritz cocktails and a seasonal fresh vegetable and cheese board.
Pedal for Pancakes on Bike-to-Work Day
Wednesday, June 24 | 6:30 AM–9:00 AM | Skyline Park, 1701 Arapahoe Street | Free
Join Downtown Denver Partnership at Pedal for Pancakes, the Bike-to-Work Day Station at Skyline Park. Enjoy free pancakes and coffee, bike blenders, music, and an assortment of vendors. Swing by the Basecamp Activation Zone for free, DIY screen-printed tote bags (limited availability) outdoor-inspired brand activations, and exclusive comeback offers.
Pledge to ride for the chance to win prizes and to help Way to Go continue to organize more events one. Plan your route, grab your helmet, and roll by one of the many rider appreciation stations throughout the region—but the pancakes are in LoDo.
McGregor Square Hosting FIFA World Cup Watch Parties
Continuing through June 27 | McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. | Mostly Free
Throw on your kit and head to LoDo to catch the world’s game the way it is meant to be enjoyed: loud, proud and surrounded by fellow fans. McGregor Square will show every match of the FIFA World Cup live starting Thursday, June 11.
Fans can watch almost all the tournament matches on the 66-foot Jumbotron. Admission to most games (except those with the U.S.A. or Mexico) is free, but do consult the schedule and register ahead of time. McGregor Square strongly recommends using public transportation.
Downtown Denver Partnership also is screening games at Skyline Park.
Pride Drag Show at Dairy Block
Saturday, June 27 | Noon to 4 PM | Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee Street | Free
Head to the Dairy Block Alley for a Block-wide Pride Drag Show hosted by Denver’s Jazmine James and DJ Markie. This high-energy fête will feature a special appearance by national performer Eureka O’Hara of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and performances by Denver personas Alexis Staxx, La Diabla, Brittany Michaels, Cobra Delamor, and Mirage Delamor.
Enjoy refreshing Pride cocktails, face painting, hair tinsel stations, and more. Donations will be collected for the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire, Colorado’s oldest nonprofit organization that advocates for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
All dogs are welcome to strut their stuff in the Canine Pride Pageant fashion show.
Throughout June, taste the rainbow with three sparkling wines paired with cotton candy flavors and a macaron for a sweet finish at Blanchard Family Wines, and
make friendship bracelets at Blue Ruby Boutique in the Maven lobby.
Here a Brunch, There a Brunch — and Bingo
Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and after | Osteria Marco and Larimer Square
Celebrate Pride at Larimer Square with community, music, food, and festive activations. Osteria Marco offers a Pride Brunch, $25 for single general admission (VIP tables are sold out), with a special outdoor Drag Bingo Brunch taking over Larimer Square.
At this supersized, al fresco event, expect dazzling performances from local drag legends Shirley Delta Blow, Amerikah J Misdemeanor and LaLa Queen. Enjoy a welcome limoncello shot, Pride swag, and rowdy rounds of bingo with great prizes. Purchase your favorite Italian brunch dishes.
A free Disco Cowboy Street Party continues this high-energy afternoon, open to all from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with Ariat and Garage Sale Vintage, country-pop DJ sets, line dancing, themed photo moments, Pride bandana giveaways, and pop-up bars from Larimer Square partners.
Sunday, June 28 | 11 AM and 2 PM | Denver Milk Market | $23.18+
Denver Milk Market is once again celebrating Denver Pride with two seatings of Pride Drag Queen Bingo Brunch featuring lively performances by national performer Alexis Mateo.
Guests can play lively rounds of bingo while enjoying music, dancing, $20 bottomless mimosas, specialty cocktails in partnership with Absolut Vodka, and noshing on delectable bites served all around the market. (VIP tables are sold out.)
Word is that Chez Maggy at the Thompson Hotel, at 1616 Market Street, also will host a drag brunch, from 11 AM to 2 PM on Sunday, June 28. Too bad we can’t attend them all!
Music in the Gardens
Music in the Gardens returns for the 2026 season! Come to the Gardens to enjoy music from local musicians through October in the newly renovated 17th Street Gardens surrounded by the lively atmosphere of Denver. The musicians for the week of June 22 are Jenny Shawhan, Chris Koza, David Rynhart, Kory Montgomery, and Road Pony and for July 29, Martin Gilmore, Clare Elich, Megan Burtt, Lauren Frihauf, and Hunter Hall.
