By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
This year feels like it's flying by, but that also means warmer weather and more outdoor events.
This weekend kicks off with First Friday art walks, ¡Viva! Streets and the opening of more farmer's markets, including one at Union Station. Other happenings include a free, one-day music festival benefitting Amp the Cause and the 22nd Annual Indian Market and Powwow. And don't forget to cheer on the Denver Nuggets as they enter into Game 2 of the NBA Finals (more details on where to watch the game can be found here)!
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, June 2
Just for fun
*Friday Night BAZAAR: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover (general admission), $20 (bottomless Aperol Spritz from 5-6 p.m.).
Kids and family
Summer Celebration. Trails Recreation Center, 6140 S. Tower Road, Aurora. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. All ages.
Decker Duck Duck Party. Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Ideal for those ages 2 and up.
Summer of Adventure: Kick Off Party. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 3-5 p.m. Free. Ideal for children and youth ages 18 and under.
Comedy and theater
Jake Johannsen. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Maz Jobrani. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-$35.
Rotating Tap Comedy. Blake Street Taproom, 3400 Blake St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
Don't Tell Denver. Ruby Hill, exact location revealed Friday morning. 8 p.m. $25.
Arts, culture and media
Coalescing Connections. Walker Fine Arts, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Tender Machines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Older Adult - First Friday at Hampden. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. Free.
First Friday Art Walks. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 5-9 p.m. Free.
Denver Magick Maker's Circus Theme Art Crawl. Mint & Serif/All Its Own Shop, 7310 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. Free. All ages.
First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Food Truck Fridays. Butterfly Park, 6280 N Galena Way. 5-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Culinary Date Night: Germany. Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9 p.m. $125.
Music and nightlife
*Michael Franti & Spearhead. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
*Live Music in the Alley: Conal Rosanbalm. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Fitness and sports
*Michael Franti & Spearhead - YOGA. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 4:15 p.m. $25.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 6:10 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
Just for fun
*A Paris Street Market. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Englewood Summer Markets. 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Havana Street Global Market & Night Market. 2802 S. Havana St., Aurora. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Picnic With Friends. Denver Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W. 46th Ave. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Kick-Off to Summer Market. Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee, 4100 Jason St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Night Bazaar: Platte Street. Platte Street Plaza, 1553 Platte St. 5-9 p.m. No cover, $20 (bottomless Aperol Spritz from 5-6 p.m.)
Kids and family
*Summer of Adventure: Storytime in Paco Sánchez Park. Paco Sánchez Park, 1290 Knox Ct. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for children ages 5 and under.
Start of Summer Of Adventure Party. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for children and youth 18 and under.
Class: Open Paint - You Be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 (includes materials). All ages.
Live Music with Kayla Marque and Mokomba Ensemble. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 12:30-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for children ages 12 and under.
Class: Tiny Turtle. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
*Film on the Field at Stanley: Moana. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St. 8 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Jake Johannsen. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Late Night Comedy. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. 9-11 p.m. No cover.
Maz Jobrani. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $35.
Art, culture and media
Denver Magick Maker's Circus Theme Art Crawl. Mint & Serif/All Its Own Shop, 7310 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. All ages.
22nd Annual Indian Market and Powwow. The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (children 6 and under), $10 (ages 7-12), $15 (attendees ages 13 and older).
Coalescing Connections. Walker Fine Arts, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Tender Machines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Fiction Beer Co. - Bad Art Party. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 2-3 p.m. $25 (bring your own book, fee includes art supplies, 1 drink ticket).
Class: Aurora Falls (new). Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $45.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8-10:30 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
*City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Southlands Farmer's Market. Southlands, 6155 S. Main St., Aurora. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Boulder County Farmers Market. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Southwest Plaza Farmers Market. Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Union Station Farmers Market. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Saturday Night Out: Seafood Lover's Feast. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $109.
Music and nightlife
*Denver Day of Rock. LoDo District of Denver. 1:15-9:30 p.m. Free (general admission), $250 (VIP).
*Devotchka with Annastezhaa. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 7-10 p.m. $24. Advanced registration required.
*Joe Russo's Almost Dead. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
*Swinging Under the Stars Saturdays. Little Man Ice Cream Co., 10175 E. 29th Drive. 7:30 p.m. (dance lessons), 8-10 p.m. (band plays). Free.
Shrek Rave Presents Swamp Gala. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. $35.
Fitness and sports
*Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 a.m. $25-$75.
*Fitness on the Plaza. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 8 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Red Bull BC One Cypher Denver. BirdSeed Collective, 4496 Grant St. 1-6 p.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 2:10 p.m.
*Colorado Mammoth vs. Buffalo Bandits. Watch on ESPN+. 5:30 p.m.
*Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, June 4
Just for fun
*¡Viva! Streets. Downtown Denver on Broadway from Alameda to 20th streets, and on Welton Street from 20th Street to Five Points. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Kick-Off to Summer Market. Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee, 4100 Jason St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Class: Open Paint - You be the Artist. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 (includes materials). All ages.
Class: Desert Sunset (new). Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $35 (children 12 and under), $40 (adults).
Comedy and theater
NEMR. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $30-$50.
Stassi Schroeder. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7 p.m. Starting at $39.50.
Nancy Norton. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 8 p.m. $20.
Art, culture and media
22nd Annual Indian Market and Powwow. The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (children 6 and under), $10 (ages 7-12), $15 (attendees ages 13 and older).
Poetry Slam. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. 6-11 p.m. No cover.
Eat and drink
*Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of South Pearl Street, between Iowa and Arkansas. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Orchard Farmers Market. Macy's parking lot, 14535 Delaware St., Westminster. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Highlands Ranch Farmers Market. Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Advanced Laminated Dough: Croissants. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $125.
Date Night: Summer Lovin'. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $210 (per couple).
Music and nightlife
*Artist on the Rise: James Speiser. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 4-6 p.m. Free.
*Central City Opera. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 5-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Joe Russo's Almost Dead. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Strength in the City Festival. ReelWorks Denver, 1399 35gh St. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $45.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 12:10 p.m.
*Nuggets Finals Watch Party. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 4-9:30 p.m. $30.
NBA Finals Game 2: Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN or ABC. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Kids and family
After the Asteroid: Earth's Comeback Story. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, children 2 and under), $17.95 (youth ages 3-18), $19.95 (seniors 65 and older), $22.95 (adult, non-members). Advanced registration recommended. All ages.
Disney Animation Immersive Experience. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 10:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Starting at $36. Advanced registration required for timed entry. All ages.
*Denver Public Art Self-Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free. All ages.
*Pre-recorded Art Classes. Canvas and Cocktails, online. Anytime. $20 (materials sold separately). All ages.
Art, culture and media
Arts of Africa Gallery. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Islands Beyond Blue. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Colorado Governor's Art Show & Sale. Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave, Loveland. Times vary. Free.
*Reclaiming Denver's Chinatown. Online. Anytime. Free.
