Denver is buzzing with energy this weekend and throughout the week, offering everything from hard-hitting music festivals to luminous night events and family-friendly art shows. If you are feeling the call of live music and a festival atmosphere, then Unhinged Fest is the place to be today and tomorrow at the National Western Center. This is Denver’s first big metal and hardcore festival in years, and it’s pulling out all the stops with an epic lineup featuring Knocked Loose, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Converge today, and then Lamb of God, In This Moment, and Body Count on Sunday. Expect intense mosh pits, tattoo pop-ups, plenty of brews, and Denver’s loudest weekend ever, as detailed by RTD-Denver.
For music fans who prefer indie and alternative, the Underground Music Showcase is taking over South Broadway all weekend. According to Denverite, this is the final run for Denver’s beloved UMS, with 200 bands across outdoor stages and venues, including performances from All the Witches, Flyanna Boss, DeVotchKa, and many others. Day passes and weekend tickets are still available and this is shaping up to be a truly historic farewell to one of Denver’s cornerstone summer events.
Looking for something with a creative flair? The 12th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest is open today and Sunday in Cheesman Park. Over 150 artists and artisans from all over the country are displaying their works, with music and food trucks rounding out the festivities. 303 Magazine highlights that it’s free to attend and perfect if you want to see unique paintings, jewelry, and crafts or just enjoy a relaxing stroll through the park.
Museum and art lovers should check out Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park. This ongoing event transforms the park into a luminous wonderland with immersive installations and light shows, creating a magical evening walk that’s perfect for families or anyone looking for a bit of wonder in the city. Visit Denver points out this event runs nightly through the weekend.
Comedy fans can still catch Dixie’s Tupperware Party at the Garner Galleria Theatre, and if you like fiber art or gardening, Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting Contemporary Fiber: Botanicals, a juried exhibition of artists from around the world.
On the food and drink front, tequila aficionados can head to Clever Girl on Wazee Street for the Denver Summer Tequila Tasting Festival this afternoon. Social Scene is pouring samples of tequila and whiskey from 2:30 to 6 pm, but spots are very limited.
If you want something totally different, step into Cirque Du Soleil Echo at Ball Arena for a spellbinding show today at noon, 3:30, or 7 pm.
Sports fans can catch the Colorado Rockies playing the Baltimore Orioles today, or start the morning off right with yoga at the Butterfly Pavilion.
Art walks, local comedy, outdoor markets, and countless festivals—Denver’s summer spirit is in full swing. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.