Six cool things to do in Denver this week

An East Colfax community mural painting, a family friendly outdoor fair, flash tattoos and a putt putt pub crawl to help save Sloan’s Lake.
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Deputy Mayor Laura Aldrete (left to right), Katharine Hiltbrand and City City Council member Chris Herndon unveil a new logo for the East Colfax Cultural distruct on the patio of East Fax Tap on East Colfax Avenue. March 8, 2023.
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It will be another busy but fun week in Denver -- and that's on top of the NBA Finals kicking off in Denver today.

This week's list features events in RiNo, East Colfax, Sloan's Lake, Baker, Cole and a Southwest Denver collaboration.

If you're interested in community mural paintings, a family friendly outdoor fair, flash tattoos and a putt putt pub crawl, read on:

¡Lotería! A benefit fiesta supporting Focus Points

Date: Friday. June 2, 6-10 p.m.

Location: 3455 Ringsby Ct.

Enjoy a night under the stars with live music by Los Mocochetes, while playing a game of Lotería, at the Comal Heritage Food Incubator's new location in RiNo's ArtPark,

Tickets sold will benefit Focus Points Family Resource Center, an Elyria-Swansea non-profit organization dedicated to serving low-income families in the greater northeast Denver area.

Safe Summer Kick Off Get Outdoors Day (SSKO GO)

Date: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 3600 W. Mississippi Ave.

The Southwest Denver Coalition, Denver Parks & Recreation and My Outdoor Colorado are putting on this free family event that promotes safety, community, active healthy living and is a celebration of nature exploration through live entertainment, activities and free food.

Activities will include hiking, climbing, biking, boating, navigation, nature identification, a resource fair, music and other live entertainment.

The collaborative event at Garfield Lake Park hopes to bring together community members, non-profits, local government, law enforcement and other Colorado-based partners. For more information, click here.

East Colfax Cultural District Mural Painting

Date: Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 7000 E. Colfax Ave.

The Fax Partnership (The Fax), in collaboration with Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do, will host a celebration of community diversity. Community members will be able to leave their mark by painting a portion of the East Colfax Cultural District logo on the side of Tiger Kim's building. The family friendly event will also have face painting, a bouncy house for children and networking opportunities for local businesses in the community.

Sloan's Lake Wide Open "Putt Putt Pub Crawl"

Date: Saturday, June 3, 12-5 p.m.

Location: 4032 W. 17th Ave.

The shotgun-style golf tournament (meaning groups will start at different bars and restaurants at the same time) include holes at six local bars and restaurants around the south side of Sloan's Lake including Side Pony, Barfly, Vatos Tequila & Tacos, Sloan's Tap & Burger, Odell Brewing, and the Patio.

Proceeds for the bar crawl will support Sloan's Lake Park Foundation and its mission to save North Denver's beloved Sloans Lake.

All golfers will receive a gift bag, including a commemorative golf ball. Putters are available on-site at each bar but you are welcome to bring your own if you'd like.

Tickets are $30 per golfer, $55 for a two and $100 for for people .

Rooftop Concert Series at The Red Barber

Date: Sunday, June 4, 3-6 p.m.

Location: 3770 Walnut St.

Check out the summer concert series at The Red Barber's rooftop featuring music by Casino Perosi happening every Sunday.

Flash Day at Mashroom Studios

Date: Saturday, June 3, 12 p.m.

Location: 222 Santa Fe Dr.

Celebrate Pride and get a flash tattoo at an LGBTQ+ and women owned tattoo studio, Mashroom Studios. Flash designs will be in celebration of love, diversity and acceptance and are priced $150 and up, arms and legs only and will be done on a first come, first served basis.

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