Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Thu, 09 May 2024 13:03:56 +0000 Events and Things to Do This Weekend https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-events-this-weekend/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-events-this-weekend/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-events-this-weekend/ Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Enjoy The Mile High City this weekend, May 10–12, 2024, this Mother's Day weekend with family-friendly activities, live music, blockbuster museum exhibitions, comedy, outdoor fun and much more. 

]]> The Many Sides of Kalyn Rose Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp https://www.denver.org/blog/post/wheelchair-sports-camp/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/wheelchair-sports-camp/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/wheelchair-sports-camp/ Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

This city contains multitudes, to borrow from our old friend Walt Whitman.

And Kalyn Rose Heffernan is an exemplar of that abundance. The front person for the hip-hop band Wheelchair Sports Camp, a one-time mayoral candidate, a playwright, an installation collaborator at Meow Wolf Denver, and an

]]> Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Fall https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-fall/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-fall/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-this-fall/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0600

Immerse yourself in Denver’s thriving cultural scene this fall. There's something for everyone, from blockbuster museum exhibitions featuring the photography of Georgia O’Keeffe, to cultural festivals like Denver Arts Week and Denver Beer Week. Also, check out The Mile High City’s best attractions

]]> A Music Lover’s Weekend in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/music-lovers-weekend/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/music-lovers-weekend/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/music-lovers-weekend/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Denver definitely qualifies as a music lover's city, ranking as one of “America’s Best Music Cities” by Travel + Leisure. Here’s how to spend a weekend indulging your passion.

Friday Evening

Let’s start this off right with a show at Red Rocks Park &

]]> Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/juneteenth-music-festival/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/juneteenth-music-festival/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/juneteenth-music-festival/ Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 -0600

One of the nation's largest Juneteenth celebrations, Denver's Juneteenth Music Festival is returning to the Five Points neighborhood with live entertainment, June 15–16, 2024.

Celebrate with a parade, live performances, art, vendors and fun for the entire family. Don’t miss the interactive and

]]> Only in Denver: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum https://www.denver.org/blog/post/granny-dances-to-a-holiday-drum/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/granny-dances-to-a-holiday-drum/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/granny-dances-to-a-holiday-drum/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0700

One of Denver’s most inventive and established dance companies, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) blends dance, live music, the spoken word and customs from around the world into a holiday tradition that has become a Colorado favorite. Now in its

]]> Denver Onstage: How to Enjoy Music, Comedy and Performing Arts https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-onstage/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-onstage/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-onstage/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Denver is becoming an entertainment capital, drawing the world’s best talent along with developing its own local artists. Here’s how to enjoy Mile High music, comedy and the performing arts at quite literally the highest levels.

MUSIC

From the iconic

]]> Levitt Pavilion Denver Builds Community Through Music https://www.denver.org/blog/post/levitt-pavilion-denver/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/levitt-pavilion-denver/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/levitt-pavilion-denver/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0600

Levitt Pavilion Denver in Ruby Hill Park is preparing for its first full season in 2018 and is part of a local music scene that is blossoming with a wide range of music genres and outstanding venues. Levitt Pavilion Denver debuted on July 20, 2017, and is set to host 50 free concerts and 15 to 20

]]> Only in Denver: A Beatles Rock ’N’ Roll Experience https://www.denver.org/blog/post/only-in-denver-beatles-rock-n-roll-experience/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/only-in-denver-beatles-rock-n-roll-experience/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/only-in-denver-beatles-rock-n-roll-experience/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:00:00 -0600

View from Brown Palace HotelIn February 1964, the Beatles played on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and conquered America overnight. Their hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” sold 1.5 million copies in one week.

By August, the world’s first major rock ’n’ roll tour was put together

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