This Weekend You Could...

beer + bbq go hand in hand and arvada on tap is bringing them together at their inaugural craft beer and bbq festival this weekend in ralston park. taste your way through some of the best low-and-slow meats along with a huge variety of local and regional craft brews.

stroll through 100+ artists and craftsmen’s work under century-old trees at cheeseman park’s 3rd annual art fest. the art show will feature work from potters, painters, jewelers, sculptors, glass artists and more, all available for purchase.

enjoy a bounty of free palisade peaches as you shop larimer street’s peachy sidewalk sale. stores will be offering up to 75% off merchandise, offering awesome giveaways and drawings all weekend long.

shavasna with 2,000+ yogis in the most stunning setting at red rocks’ yoga on the rocks. invigorate your body and mind as you are lead through an exhilarating workout that is sure to kick-start your Saturday on the right foot.

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who knew that the olive garden had a food truck? or that they would be coming to denver but sure enough, all weekend long, olive garden will be offering up samples of their signature bread-stick sandwiches. come out to taste the changes coming to olive garden’s menus.

get our for a night of comedy; catch bill maher in all his comedic glory as he stops into denver on his national tour.

take in the flavor and culture of asia at the annual dragon boat festival. 2 days of dragon boat racing, samplings of authentic dishes, a huge marketplace of goods and more than 120 performances will take place, all without an admission fee.

shop your way through the endless high-end boutiques and shops in cherry creek north for their annual sidewalk sale. there is no doubt you will find a one-of-a-kind item at an affordable price while also soaking in the summer sun. 

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rock out with some of the hottest alternative bands on the scene today including awolnation, new politics, saint motel, nate ruess and more at 93.3’s big gig.

saunter through the dozens booths of vintage goods, handmade items and curated pieces at the horseshoe market in lower-highlands.

larimer square’s secret garden, le jardin is held every saturday this summer; visit this european hidden farmer’s market in the courtyard of bistro vendome’s courtyard to find heirloom tomatoes, fragrant cheeses, hand-cut meats and gourmet ingredients.

head to steamboat springs for their annual hot air balloon rodeo. dozens of gorgeous balloons will be taking flight at dawn and dusk. this was one of my favorite events to attend growing up and where I took my first hot air balloon ride. 

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spend an evening laughing till you cry at the underground stand up comedy showcase. local and out-of-state comedians will be flooding the city to bring laughter at the soiled dove underground.

denver’s taco festival is taking over the rino district with dozens of taco tastings, 40+ tequila samples, live music and even lucha libra wrestling. eat your way through some of the city’s best tacos and pick your favorite.

grab the family and head out to belmar for their summer music on the plaza series. live music takes place every friday which can be heard from the many restaurant patios in the area or by pulling up a seat in the plaza.

support the revitalization of the south platte river through the 3rd annual coors light south platte river fest; stand-up paddle board lessons, demos, water activities, fitness classes, live music and food vendors will be available to all.

enjoy a scoop of denver’s best ice cream while listening to the twangy tunes of live bluegrass. little man ice cream will be serving up scoops all night with beautiful bluegrass playing all night long.

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grab a blanket + the picnic basket and head out to the historic elitch gardens theatre for the debut night of their summer outdoor theatre series. the iconic movie grease will be on the big screen with coach calhoun and principal mcgee in attendance to add to the fun.

the sun is out and city park is wanting to celebrate. head to denver’s largest park for an ice cream social tonight; free ice cream, face painting, entertainers and a concert will all take place at the city park pavilion with partnership from boulder ice cream and the denver zoo.

the hilarious and unforgettable actress, writer and stand-up comedian, natasha leggero is performing all weekend at comedy works. Buy your tickets now to see one of her 4 shows before the weekends over.

denver’s 7th annual yoga rocks the park kicks off this sunday with a free yoga class at sunken gardens park, presented by kindness yoga. come get your shavasna on with a couple hundred yogi lovers.

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my favorite coffee shop in denver, steam espresso bar is celebrating their 2nd anniversary on saturday; complete with live flamenco music, trompeau pastries  and tons of fun on their gorgeous patio. you know where I will be.

spring has sprung and the bounty of the season is finally going to be available at farmer’s markets around town. south pearl street and cherry creek’s markets open this weekend and will be buzzing with produce, vendors, food trucks and artisans.

the 11th annual five points jazz festival is being held on saturday; over 35 bands will be playing across 4 stages with dozens of vendors and food trucks to fuel the thousands expected in attendance.

plan a date night or a girls night out and hit up one of denver’s many art + drinking events. canvas and cocktails, pinot’s palette and sipping + painting offer evening and mimosa morning classes with a huge selection of painting options at super affordable prices.

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mother’s day celebrations will sadly not include much outdoor activities due to the weather but there are dozens of restaurants planning decadent brunches, cocktails and meals for the special women in your life.

denver botanic gardens is hosting their annual spring plant sale; pick up all the herbs, veggies, annuals, bulbs and more this weekend… just keep them in a warmer location and plant next week when the weather clears up.

s three-course pop-up meal is happening tonight; growhaus is hosting an evening featuring food from some of denver’s best restaurants paired with local libations, all for a good cause. find a date and get ready to have a tasty and fulfilling evening.

when the weather is less than stellar I love to go see a movie at the theatre. there are tons of movies out in theatres right now and nearly a dozen that debut this weekend. 

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swing into either of marczyk’s locations tonight for a fresh grilled niman ranch burger; marczyk's burger nights are only $8.99 and come served up with all the house-made fixin’s.

one of the most anticipated boxing matches is going down this weekend. to catch pacquiao take on mayweather, head to one of the dozens of bars around town to sip on ice cold beers as you cheer on your fighter of choice.

cinco de mayo will officially be celebrated on tuesday but many bars and mexican restaurants will be hosting events this weekend. grab a couple friends and head out to enjoy a margarita, some authentic mexican food and hopefully hear some beautiful mariachi music.

experience the excitement and fun of churchill down without having to leave the state. the denver center for performing arts will be hosting their annual kentucky derby bash, complete with a best hat contest, mint juleps and of course, a viewing party of the races.

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shop the hippest flea market in town, the denver flea. while you sip craft beer and snack on tasty food truck bites, you can pick up items from unique and reputable retailers.

want to start up a summer fitness program that combines incredible scenery with personal training? the red rocks fitness challenge is a 12-week fitness program that kicks off this weekend in one of denver’s best locations.

sample your way through dozens of top restaurants while sipping wines from around the globe at boulder’s taste of pearl. this is a premiere foodie event that will leave you with a full belly by evening’s end.

bring your sense of humor with you to comedy works and see marlon wayans perform live. he will be headlining at the comedy club’s south location fri-sun. 

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spring baseball is finally here. the rockies home opening weekend is upon us, so grab your purple an cheer on your home team while they still have a decent record and the heat is at bay.

april is earth month and there is no better way to support a great cause while filling your belly than with a multi-course meal prepared by some of the top chefs in denver. dine out for earth is being held at linger and benefits will help rock the earth.

the best way to work up a meal is with a bit of activity. join brunch running for a weekly 5k that is then followed up by a decadent brunch at some of the hottest spots in the city.

friday night bazaar in brighton might become your new home away from home. with local talent performing each friday along with food, drinks, crafts an activities, there is something for everyone to start your weekends off on the right foot.

want to sip your way through over 300 wines from around the world while supporting the denver art museum? The DAM uncorked is an awesome mix of art, food and drinks which is a blast to attend.

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if you have not already made your easter plans, hop on over to westword’s site; they have a list of the countless restaurants offering easter brunch reservations and there are still spots available.

grab your jacket and a tasty beverage to keep you warm and head out to first friday. the denver art district on santa fe is buzzing with people checking out the boutiques, galleries and shops. yoiu might just find a custome piece you have to have for your home.

dust off your kids' easter baskets and head out across the mento-denver; there are nearly 20 scavenger hunts and easter bunny photo-ops across town and the majority of them are free of charge.

spring produce is popping up and our local farmers markets are finally opening back up for a season of fresh produce, local vendors and food trucks aplenty. boulder and logmont market’s are kicking off their season’s this weekend.

My weekend plans are all about family. Ryan + I have a few different engagments this weekend that are sure to be filled with lots of eating, egg hunting and celebrating with those we love most. I hope your weekend festivities are spent doing something you love with the people that matter most in your lives. See you back here on monday everyone!

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get out of the city for a weekend of culture and film watching; the 12th annual vail film festival is taking place all weekend with world-debuting films, documentaries, shorts and featured films.

leave your headphones at home if you plan on participating in the beat beethoven 5k. beethoven’s 5th symphony will be playing for 33 minutes and if you finish the race before the song ends, you will bee essentially ‘beating’ beethoven.

feeling like a slueth? book a reservation at saturday night's dinner detective for a no-nonsense murder mystery. this event promises to be legit, without campy dialogues or cheesy costumes.

get ready to laugh until you cry. the make me laugh stand up comedy contest will be in town all weekend bringing dozens of comedians who think they have the chops to win.

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grab your green gear and channel your inner irishman for denver’s annual st patrick’s day parade. the route winds through lower downtown and will be full of dancers, musicians, floats, military honorees and probably a pot-o-gold.

join the thousands of runners who will be participating in the 27th annual running of the green. this 7k run wraps up with a block party at fado’s irish pub complete with live music, corned beef, irish dancers and killian's beer.

experience the explosive, dramatic and energetic performance of stomp; the international percussion event that uses everything but typical instruments to make music and a performance like no-other. shows will be taking place all weekend at the buell theatre.

grab the kids and a warm jacket and head out to hidebrand ranch park with the lookout mountain nature center to learn about the night’s sky. find orion’s belt, celestial bodies and constellations. 

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get your pork on! watch 5 denver chefs prepare 6 pork dishes using a whole hog at this year’s cochon 555. Sample the chef’s creations, sip drinks and take in pop-up culinary experiences.

have a cinematic afternoon at the boulder international film festival. celebrities and film-lovers will be filling the theaters of boulder to see some docu-shorts, indie films, and new-but-unknown featured films.

parmigiano reggiano; quite possibly the most versatile and delicious cheese around. all whole foods markets will be hosting parm cracking events to pay homage to the 85lb wheels that have been aging for 24 months. free samples will be available as part of the celebration.

spring is nearly here and your garden could use some sprucing up. the center for resource conservation has low-water garden-in-a-box kits offering beautiful plants at ultra-low prices which thrive in colorado’s climate. order your’s today and pick up on the date of your choice. 

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you will be itching to get outdoors after you take in nearly 30 short documentaries all about extreme sports, breathtaking landscapes and daredevil activities at the banff mountain film festival.

jam out with one of denver's most energetic bands; funkiphino will be performing at herman’s hideaway on saturday night and are sure to get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor.

prepare to laugh until your cheeks hurt. Both michael yo and colin kane will be performing there hilarious acts this weekend at comedy works.

if you are planning on staying home for the weekend; stop by western daughters on your way home after work and pick up a delicious roast or some meat to braise for hours until tender on the stove. Your savory meal at home will have you wishing it snowed every weekend. 

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eat a multi-course dinner at a denver restaurants for a cool $30/person through denver restaurant week. Reservations do fill up quickly but with so many places participating, you can try a new-to-you restaurant for a very low price.

pop the bubbly and prepare some fancy finger foods; the 87th annual academy awards will air on sunday evening. Make your predictions on who will win and make turn your sunday night on the couch into a fete to remember.

make your way to the source and taste samplings from mondo market, sip artisan beers from crooked starve brewery and have lunch at either comida or acorn. An afternoon at the source will tempt all of your senses.

get out of the house for a couple of hours to see a blockbuster or oscar-nominated film. A little snow should not stop you from hitting up the neighborhood multiplex. 

The weekend's forecast in denver is calling for nearly a foot of snow and freezing temperatures. Most people will be hunkering down, turning on the crockpot and planning to binge-watch netflix. However, if you get a bit stir-crazy, might I suggest (carefully) getting out of the house for a little fun? 

Hope everyone stays warm and safe this weekend! 

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head to the fillmore auditorium and listen to the sweet sounds of devotchka of perform live.

see jane lynch perform a side-splitting performance of music and comedy at, see jane sing; the show promises to be broadway with a twist

grab your special someone and hit up one of denver’s many museums; an afternoon admiring art is the perfect way to spend a day appreciating each other and your surroundings.

ditch the typical over-crowded valentine’s restaurants and be a little adventurous with your loved one. Magic meadows yurt is offering a five course meal in crested butte, after a short nordic ski trip up to the yurt. 

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strip down to your skivvies and join hundreds of half-naked runners on saturday for the cupid undie run. This annual race benefits the children’s tumor foundation and might become your new valentine’s tradition.

hear the songs and soundtracks to your favorite tim burton films as composed by danny elfman at the boettcher concert hall. Edward scissorhands, the nightmare before christmas, beatlejuice and more were all composed by this legendary musician.

pre-order the sweetest valergrams in town from little man ice cream. Each delivered-to-your-doorstep valergram includes a pint of delicious ice cream, a red rose and a balloon for the sweetie in your life.

explore the first friday art walk in the rino neighborhood and stop into happy leaf kombucha’s taproom for a glass of the tasty bevereage. The taproom also features up-and-coming artists’ work each month, live music from colorado bands and snacks from local companies.

Have a fabulous weekend! 

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no matter if you are cheering on the patriots or seahawks, just watching the commercials or in-it for the great game-day food, there is a little something for everyone to rally behind come sunday for the 49^th super bowl.

be immersed in the beauty and awe of the international snow sculpture championships in breckenridge. Each sculpture is an intricate carving done by some of the best ice sculptures in the world.

the oscars are only a few weeks away and there are so many films to see. Sie film center is playing all of the oscar nominated documentary shorts, back-to-back. Grab some popcorn and check these films off of your must-see list.

make your winter a little warmer by purchasing a denver passport that is valid for the next 6 weeks. You can then start drinking your way through the coziest of bars and restaruants which will offer special drink prices at every location. 

This weekend I would assume most people will be tuning-in (at least for a portion) to the  super bowl. I too will be but that is not the highlight of my weekend. That instead is reserved for my dad's birthday brunch which will take place on saturday. I cannot wait to celebrate my amazing father with a delicious meal in his honor. 

Have a great weekend everyone. See you on monday! 

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put yourself in an out-of-the-ordinary experience at mca denver’s black sheep fridays. music, games and a bit of eccentricity with different activities each week before you enter to see the museum’s galleries. a major plus, friday’s are only $5.

taste your way through an insane amount of specialty bourbons + whiskeys that will be paired with some seriously tasty pork dishes, compliments of denver’s hottest restaurants and chefs at the bourbon and bacon festival.

lace up your boots + grab a lightweight jacket and set out on a colorado trail-head. there are dozens of awesome winter hikes that are weather appropriate and beautiful this time of year.

watch the best winter sports stars compete for top honors in the 2015 espn x-games by day and jam out to snoop dogg and wiz khalifa by night in the majestic mountains of aspen.