By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Happy Pride weekend, Denver! Several businesses, restaurants and organizations are hosting Pride-themed events ranging from a bingo brunch to a market and parade.
Other weekend events include comedy shows and several festivals, such as the 2023 Colorado Tiny House Festival, an anime and game art expo and art festival in Golden.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, June 23
Just for fun
Psychedelic Science 2023. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (exhibit hours). Starting at $905.
Sheraton Creator Marketplace: PRIDE Market. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place. 2-7 p.m. No cover.
Rainbow Rooftop Pride Party. Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, 1776 Champa St. 4-6 p.m. Free.
House of June: PRIDAY Party. The Banshee House, 2715 Larimer St. Starting at 5 p.m. Free.
*Friday Night BAZAAR: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 5-9 p.m. No cover (general admission), $20 (bottomless Aperol Spritz from 5-6 p.m.).
Killer Summer Camp Pop Up Series. The Mezzanine at Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. 6-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10 p.m. Starting at $19.95.
Kids and family
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap: 500+ Pieces. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 2-3 p.m. Free. All ages.
Succulents, with In Creative Bliss. Ross-Barnum Branch Library, 3570 W. 1st Ave. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 9-18.
Magic the Gathering Club. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12-18.
Comedy and theater
Writers of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24.
Ian Karmel. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
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.
Eat and drink
Denver Milk Market Pride Kickoff. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
Food Truck Fridays. Butterfly Park, 6280 N Galena Way. 5-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
*Live Music in the Alley: Racyne Parker. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.
*That Eighties Band in Concert. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Englewood. 6-8 p.m. Free.
*Widespread Panic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Fitness and sports
Movement RiNo's 5th Birthday Party. Movement RiNo, 3210 Walnut St. 5-10 p.m. Free (to attend), $13.5 (day pass).
Summer Solstice 108 Sun Salutations. Movement Englewood, 1050 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood. 6:15-8 p.m. $20 (members), $30 (non-members).
*Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 6:40 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, June 24
Just for fun
*2023 Colorado Tiny House Festival. Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 (general admission), $87 (VIP).
Sheraton Creator Marketplace: PRIDE Market. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
Localpalooza. Leevers Locavore, 2630 W. 38th Ave. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover, $5 for goat yoga. Advanced registration for goat yoga recommended.
PrideFest. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.
House of June: Ride for Pride. The Banshee House, 2715 Larimer St. Starting at 3 p.m. Free.
Killer Summer Camp Pop Up Series. The Mezzanine at Zeppelin Station, ___. 6-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10 p.m. Starting at $19.95.
The Ultimate Drag Revue feat. favorite Denver Drag Queens. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 8 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Friends Foundation Used Book Pop-Up Sale. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. All ages.
Forging Youth Resilience & Montbello CrossFit Program. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12-18. Advanced registration recommended.
*Celebrate Pride with Denver Public Library Staff at the PrideFest Kids' Tent. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12 and under.
Comedy and theater
Writers of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $24.
Ian Karmel. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Art, 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.
*Film on the Field at Stanley: Jurassic World Dominion. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 8 p.m. Free.
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.
6 Year Anniversary Party. LandLocked Ales, 3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
Pride Party- Pies, Songs and Fun. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 6 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
*Izcalli: Movimiento. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6-10 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 5:45 p.m. Prices vary.
*Live Music in the Alley: Antonio Lopez Band. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 6-8 p.m. Free.
*Widespread Panic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Fitness and sports
*Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 a.m. Prices vary.
Butterfly Pavilion Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45 a.m. $10 (non-members), $8 (members). Advanced registration required.
*Fitness on the Plaza. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 8-8:45 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Dock-N-Disc Classic. Dry Dock Brewery Co. North Dock, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $20-$30.
*Fitness, Fashion and Flow. The Shops at Northfield, along 47th Avenue from Uinta to Main streets. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Kayak Lessons. Rocky Mountain Lake, 3301 W. 46th Ave. 9-10 a.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 7:10 p.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, June 25
Just for fun
*2023 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade. Along Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center Park. Starting at 9:30 a.m. Free.
*2023 Colorado Tiny House Festival. Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 (general admission), $87 (VIP).
*Pollinator Palooza Festival. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (for outdoor activities, including concert).
PrideFest. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
*Larimer Square Summer Market Series. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Kids and family
Rainbow Family Party. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 3-5 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12 and under.
Comedy and theater
That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $28-38.
Troy Walker. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.
Art, culture and media
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.
*People + Produce. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 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.
Sunday Bingo Brunch: Pride Edition. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
6 Year Anniversary Party. LandLocked Ales, 3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Noon-8 p.m. No cover. Advanced registration recommended for cornhole tournament.
Counter Culture. Stoic & Genuine, 1701 Wynkoop St., Suite 105. 5-7 p.m. $85.
Music and nightlife
House of June: Sunday Sessions Live Music. The Banshee House, 2715 Larimer St. 4-7 p.m. Free.
*Brazilian Day. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*Widespread Panic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
House of June: Sweat and Sip Yoga. The Banshee House, 2715 Larimer St. 10 a.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 1:10 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Just for fun
All Cards Weekend. Crowne Plaza Airport Convention Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave. 4-8 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday).
Free Anime & Game Art Expo. Embassy Suites Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland. 5-9 p.m. (Friday) and noon-6 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
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.
Art, culture and media
Artsweek Golden Festival. 12th and Arapahoe streets in Golden. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Ansel Adams: Early Works. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (members and children 2 and under), $11 (children ages 3-15 and students), $11.50 (seniors 65 and older and military members), $15 (adults).
Anna Tsouhlarakis: Indigenous Absurdities. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under), $7 (college students, teachers, military, seniors), $10 (adults and members).
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.
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under), $7 (college students, teachers, military, seniors), $10 (adults and members).
*Reclaiming Denver's Chinatown. Online. Anytime. Free.
Eat and drink
Englewood Taproom Grand Opening Weekend. Sanitas Brewing Co. - Englewood, 200 W. Belleview Ave., Englewood. 3-9 p.m. No cover.
