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Happy Hour at Degree Brewpub
Thursday, Aug. 28 | 4:30 PM–7:00 PM | Inside Springhill Suites, 1190 Auraria Parkway | Free to Attend
Sip student-brewed beer from MSU Denver’s brewery program. Network and chat with LoDo District Inc. members and friends. Enjoy beer brewed by MSU Denver Brewing Operations students, plus a full bar and food. A tour of the Charlie Papazian Education Brewing Lab is scheduled. Free parking is available.
Ku Interior Design Wins in Design Competition
Michelle Ku, owner and principal of Ku Interior Designs and member of the LoDo District Inc., recently won first place for Secondary Bathrooms the Rocky Mountain Chapter’s National Kitchen & Bath Association’s design competition.
The renovation blends timeless charm with modern function by reconfiguring the layout to center a freestanding tub beneath the window and dramatically improve flow. Classic materials, warm wood, and bold floral wallpaper create a serene, character-rich retreat that honors the home’s 1910 origins while meeting contemporary needs.
Find Ku Interior Design right here in LoDo. Peruse the portfolio and book a discovery call. Find Michelle herself at LoDo District Inc. events!
30th Anniversary of Rodizio Grill—The Brazilian Steakhouse
Specials all month | Rodizio Grill, 1801 Wynkoop St. | $30 Discounts
Rodizio Grill—The Brazilian Steakhouse has been part of downtown Denver for 30 years. This August, it’s celebrating this milestone with guests through a special anniversary promotion, including $30 off dinner for two and $3 specialty drinks and desserts.
Blackbirds and Oysters and Striped Bass at Jax
Throughout August | 1539 17th Street | $37 for Striped Bass
photographer credit: Lucy Beauregard
In a month-long promotion, Jax is dishing up Crispy Skin Alamosa Striped Bass with Olathe creamed corn and heirloom tomato pico. Says culinary director Sheila Lucero, “We have been using this hybrid striped bass farmed here in Colorado for many years. It comes from an on-land fish farm in the high San Luis Valley. The Olathe corn and heirloom tomatoes come from Tuxedo Farms on the western slope. Working with local farmers, ranchers, and fishers is one of the best parts of what we do. These relationships go way beyond ingredients—they’re about supporting each other, sharing stories, and staying connected,” says Sheila Lucero, Centro & Jax Culinary Director, Big Red F. “Colorado has so much to offer year-round, and it’s exciting to keep celebrating that—not just in August, but twelve months a year.”
On National Oyster Day (Aug. 5), indulge in Happy Hour Oysters all night long. Two-dollar Crackerjax oysters!
Jax LoDo is now on Blackbird. With this app, people who love great restaurants can earn insider rewards at Jax and seamlessly open, split, and close a tab. Every time you use Blackbird Pay, you earn points that are as good as cash—or redeemed for access—with Jax and other amazing Blackbird restaurants in Denver and beyond. The more you use the app, the more perks, surprises, and status you unlock.
Jax celebrated Colorado Day on Aug. 1 by donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to Hunger Free Colorado.
National Night Out
Tues., Aug. 5 | 4:30 PM–7:00 PM | Skyline Park, Arapahoe between 16th & 17th | Free
A national community-building campaign promoting partnerships between police and community, downtown Denver’s National Night Out is a fun celebration honoring our city’s first responders. Explore fire trucks, ambulances, and classic police cruisers. Enjoy music, games, a photo booth, a caricature artist, free food and soft drinks, demonstrations, and giveaways, including door prizes. Mayor Johnston, Councilman Chris Hinds, and other city leaders will attend. Michael Spencer, the anchor for evening news by CBS Colorado, will emcee.
Go Bananas for the Savannah Bananas at Dairy Block
Friday–Sunday, August 8–10 | 1800 Wazee Street | Various times and prices
Savannah Bananas are taking over Coors Field on Aug. 9 and 10, and Denver Dairy Block is going bananas, welcoming the entertaining baseball team to the Mile High City with Bananas on the Block for loyal K Clubbers and first-time fans alike.
On Friday, Aug. 8, strut your stuff and go bananas with a special free session of Bananoke karaoke from 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Milk Market. Chill out at Cornicello with frozen chocolate-covered bananas for $6 each. Kachina Cantina will serve a Bananas Foster XoCo Taco, a crispy waffle cookie with peanut butter chocolate and Bananas Foster ice cream. At Poka Lola Social Club, sip a Hollaback Girl cocktail made with brûléed, banana-infused Dickel eight-year bourbon, plantation pineapple, Smith & Cross, cacao, and Tiki bitters.
The Maven offers a Bananas on the Block package where guests can enjoy a home run for the Aug. 10 game with 15% off a stay, $15 off parking and a $50 dining credit to enjoy at Kachina Cantina or Poka Lola Social Club. Denver’s Yellow Fix will be popping up in the lobby from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday to serve its unique and rich flavors of reimagined banana pudding, from smashed blueberry to pistachio chocolate.
On Sunday, at 1:00 PM, Abstruselike will host a ticketed, one-hour class, Disco Banana, where you can create a banana-shaped disco ball ($60).
Go Bananas for the Savannah Bananas at McGregor Square
Friday–Sunday, August 8–10 | McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee Street | Free to attend
Heading to LoDo to cheer on the Savannah Bananas? Need a spot to meet up before the show, grab dinner after, or just soak up Denver’s summer vibes with your crew? This is it. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just here for the show, McGregor Square is your go-to game day basecamp. Didn’t get tickets to the games in Coors Field? You can watch them on McGregor Square’s Jumbotron, at 7:00 Saturday, Aug. 9 with the ESPN broadcast feed and with the in-stadium feed, exclusive to McGregor Square, at 3:30 PM Sunday, Aug. 10.
All weekend, swing by the official Savannah Bananas merchandise stand in the plaza to stock up on Banana Ball gear, and enjoy drink specials at Milepost Zero Food Hall, served in limited-edition commemorative Savannah Bananas cups.
Climbing Culture at Basecamp Exchange
Saturday, Aug. 16 | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Basecamp Market Station, 1661 Market St. Free with registration or VIP for $23.18
At LoDo’s Basecamp Market Station, climbing and Mile High City culture will combine to celebrate adventure film, movement, outdoor gear, and community. The event will feature Boulder-based professional climber Kai Lightner and three world-premiere Reel Rock 19 climbing films, paired with delicious food from Borderless Food Trucks and drinks by Sipp Hospitality Marketing.
Final After Dark: Evening Bazaar of the Summer
Saturday, Aug. 16 | 5:00 PM – 10 PM | Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. Free
This last nighttime market will feature 15 artisan vendors and makers, with local art prints, ceramics, clothing, jewelry and more, along with vinyl DJ sets by ESP Hifi, immersive art by Denver’s Deep Space Drive-In, entertainment by Homestead Circus and the Sway Pole Performer and more. Shoppers can enjoy a Rocky Mountain Record Show pop-up on the Seven Grand patio featuring several vinyl record vendors, along with food and drink specials by Dairy Block establishments and other local pop-ups, including Taco Nation. Visit Poka Lola Social Club for an after-party with live music and tarot card readings.
The Colorado Rockies’ game will begin at 6:10 PM, so stop by the Alley before or after!
Cherry Creek Cleanups: Every First Friday
Friday, Sep. 5 and first Fridays through November | Register 8:30 AM | Clean-up 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | Rothman Playground at Speer & Wynkoop | Free
Every first Friday of the month through November, volunteers will gather to clean up
Cherry Creek. Come participate and make a difference to your waterways and your
community. LoDo Cares appreciates Ent Credit Union‘s sponsorship of these events.
