Things to do in Denver this weekend [June 19th - 22nd]

June 18, 2025

Hey Denver,

My friend Allison is putting on a wild comedy show/dating experiment at the Improv tomorrow night. There are a few seats left, I promise you'll have fun. There is also a cool art walk happening on 17th on Sunday hosted by a number of local spots showcasing photography and art inspired by the recent protests. A few of my friends have some amazing photos on display at Reverence Brewing.

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Now onto the show:
James

⭐️Love Isn’t Blind @ Denver Improv @ 6:15PM Tired of swiping? In this dating experiment, men compete on stage for one lucky bachelorette, with the little caveat that the men can't speak. Through a series of games - which includes calling the boys' moms and unlocking their phones - we narrow it down to two men. Finally, we hear their voices, and the lucky winning man is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for an immediate date. ⭐️

Juneteenth Celebration @ DMNS @ 10AM Enjoy free admission plus a vibrant lineup of cultural and educational activities throughout the day, featuring music, art, poetry, and hands-on STEAM experiences for all ages.

Pierce The Veil @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM With Sleeping With Sirens & Beach Weather

Provoker @ Bluebird Theater @ 7PM With Rip Swirl & Faerybabyy

Exholder @ Aggie Theatre @ 7PM With Hatriot, Voidlung, Attack on Venus, & I Am The Owl

Big Signal @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With The Standalones & Motel Frunz

 

Trive13 @ Gothic Theatre @ 6PM With Wolves In The Throne Room, High Command, Of Feather and Bone, Aridus, & Matriarch

Amythyst Kiah @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Katya Grasso & røvi hughes

Moonradish @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Crisco Disco, ENSO, & Research and Development

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Rockies vs D-backs @ Coors Field @ 7:10PM Promotion: Ezequiel Tovar Bobblehead

Evening Bazaar @ Dairy Block @ 5PM Inspired by night markets around the globe, this market features local artists, makers and culinary concepts combined with live music and drinks for an exciting evening.

Paws With Pride 2025 @ Denver Union Station @ 11AM This free, community-centered event celebrates Pride and pets with fun activities including a doggie drag show, local pet vendors market, prizes and giveaways, and more!

flood: A One-Day Experimental Art Exhibition @ TAXI Campus @ 4PM Kick off summer with "flood," a one-day-only experimental art exhibition by Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum.

‘We Call It Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans’ Concert @ The Church Nightclub @ 6PM / 8PM With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre.

Flatiron Sounds Music Festival @ Chautauqua Park @ 1PM Featuring The Main Squeeze, Salin, Improvement Movement, Selasee & The Fafa Family, Cousin Curtiss, & Megan Burtt. Plus enjoy curated food vendors, a buzzing beer garden, and a vibrant artisan market.

The Weeknd @ Empower Field at Mile High @ 7PM With Playboi Carti & Mike Dean

Codd Dubz @ Summit @ 7PM With Stoog3s & 7L

The Speeks @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Pet Falcon, The Sanct, & Indigo

Vandoliers @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Adeem The Artist & Clementine Was Right

⭐️Resistance Rising Art Walk @ 17th Avenue @ 1PM Be empowered by the "Art of Resistance" as you walk 17th Avenue's local bars, restaurants, and shops. Each participating business will be hosting a portion of a gallery display featuring art inspired by the recent protests against the Trump Administration, highlighting LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protection, immigration justice, and more. ⭐️

Brazilian Day @ Levitt Pavilion @ 5PM Enjoy an evening of sights, sounds, and tastes of Brazil at this Carnaval-style dance party under the stars!

Halsey @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM With Magdalena Bay & flowerolove

NGOC @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Gay Crush, Dreamiboi, & Debthedemo

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Cherry Blossom Festival @ Sakura Square The annual festival celebrates Japanese heritage and culture through live entertainment, food and drink, a marketplace and informative exhibits and demonstrations.

All weekend - Indoor Sidewalk Sale @ Stanley Marketplace Whether you're on the hunt for summer wardrobe upgrades, cool gifts, or just want to wander with an iced coffee (or cocktail) in hand, you’ll find something worth taking home.

All weekend - ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ Musical @ Aurora Fox Arts Center A heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation of the beloved film, this production celebrates the power of love, determination, and the joy of following your dreams, no matter the obstacles. Ends 6/29.

All weekend - ‘Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song’ Show @ Garner Galleria Theatre A sensation for over 40 years, this Tony Award-winning satirical revue lovingly pokes fun at everyone’s favorite Broadway musicals and stars. Ends 6/29.

All weekend - ‘Torch Song’ Play @ Vintage Theatre Based on Harvey Fierstein’s award-winning Torch Song Trilogy, this play follows a torch song-singing, Jewish drag queen on a quest to find happiness in New York City. Ends 6/29.

All weekend - ‘Ripcord’ Play @ CFU John Hand Theater Set in a senior living facility, this sharp and witty play follows a pair of women and how a seemingly harmless bet between the two turns to a dangerous game of one-upsmanship. Ends 6/29.

All weekend - ‘The Tempest’ Play @ CU University Theatre Building Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival, ‘The Tempest’ is an intoxicating mélange of comedy, tragedy and fantasy from the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s creative genius. Ends 8/10.

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Saturdays only* Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! . Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Sundays only* Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/4.

Ongoing - ‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ Exhibition @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
Embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible life-sized re-creations of the ship’s interior, immersive video animations, and 3D views that place you onboard of the ship. Ends 7/6.

Ongoing - ‘Enlightenment’ Immersive Light Show @ Kirk of Highland Watch the iconic Kirk of Highland come alive with ‘Enlightenment,’ a spectacular sound and light show. set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’.’ Ends 7/13.

Ongoing - ‘Shiki Dreams’ Immersive Experience @ Colorado Mills Mall Traditional art and digital technology come together in this magical immersive experience, taking you on a journey of discovery alongside Shiki, a mystical yeti and leader of the Spirits of the Forest. Ends 12/29.

Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 9/28.

Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience
The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Denver! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - ‘BEYOND: Laser Light Experience’ Immersive Exhibition @ International Church of Cannabis Visit this mind-expanding, 360º audio-visual immersive experience, plus enjoy a retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and a garden with multiple Instagram picture moments. Ends 8/10.

Ongoing - ‘2theXtreme’ Exhibition @ Wings Air & Space Museum This hands-on exhibit presents 20 interactive activities that help visitors discover how numbers shape the world around us and explore math in action through games, robotics, sports, and more. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Jurassic Oceans: Monsters Of The Deep’ Exhibition @ DMNS Featuring 3D models and life-sized casts, this exhibition takes you back in time to experience a prehistoric underwater world as you’ve never seen before. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia’ Exhibition @ DMNS Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time to discover the untold story of Angkor Empire featuring over 100 ancient relics never before seen outside of Cambodia. Ends 8/24.

Ongoing - ‘The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home’ Exhibition @ MCA Denver MCA Denver presents a selection of artworks from the acclaimed international art triennial Prospect.6, whose exhibition explores New Orleans through a lens of climate change, colonialism, and belonging. Ends 8/24.

Ongoing - ‘Charles Sandison: Chamber’ Exhibition @ DAM Commissioned by the DAM, ‘Chamber’ transports viewers to an alternative world of wonder and awe through colorful abstract video projections. Ends 8/10.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

Ongoing - ‘Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors’ Exhibition @ DAM Featuring 41 monumental works by Native American painter Kent Monkman, whose works push forward the experiences of Indigenous people and confront colonial injustices. Ends 8/17.

Ongoing - ‘Eyes On: Susan Wick’ Exhibition @ DAM Multi-disciplinary Denver-based artist Susan Wick makes art exploring worlds of fantasy, intrigue and desire. Ends 7/26.

Ongoing - ‘Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition presents multidisciplinary works by artist Nancy Hemenway Barton, each an exploration of her travels around the world, from Bolivia to Benin. Ends 10/8.

Ongoing - ‘Held Impermanence’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum This carefully curated exhibition allows visitors to see not only Still’s acclaimed masterpieces but also paintings made in painful transitions and others that bear the scars of time. Ends 9/14.

Until next time!
James