Fun Denver Weekend Events

It's time for Pop Culture Con. So whether you're heading to the main event or not, keep an eye out for celebs in the Mile High this weekend. And if you're missing out on possibly meeting Neville Longbottom in person, you can forget all about it with unlimited whiskey and donuts or a fest dedicated to locally-made spirits. Or hey, just skip town all together for an art festival in Breckenridge. No matter what you decide, you can end the weekend with a favorite summer tradition: the first free City Park Jazz concert of the summer complete with a new beer garden. Cheers!

Check out cool, interactive art at Wave: Light + Water + Sound

Thursday, May 30 - Sunday, June 2
Blue River Plaza, Breckenridge
The riverside views in Breckenridge becomes the canvas for art at this four-day festival. Combining -- you guessed it -- light, water, and sound, artists create performances, temporary installations, and interactive art for you to experience.
Cost: Free to attend

Cosplay and meet pop culture icons at the Denver Pop Culture Con

Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
Colorado Convention Center
Formerly Denver Comic Con, this popular event draws crowds every year, so secure your pass early. Guests for the 2019 edition include Star Trek’s George Takei and Harry Potter’s Matthew Lewis. Along with meet and greets with celebs and authors from TV, movies, comics, and more, there will also be Q&As, panels, artist and author alleys, and a merchant mesa packed with unique pop culture items for sale.
Cost: 3-day adult passes are $93.50

Experience color in a whole new way at two unique pop-up events

Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
2500 Lawrence St
In case you’re not able to make it to one of the two Chroma pop-up dinners at Uchi on May 29 and June 5, there are two other ways you can experience this pop-up event that’s all about diving into color through all your senses. On May 31 and June 1, hit up the mixology event where you’ll taste seven color infused cocktails from a cash bar, dance at a silent disco, check out the immersive art, and get an aura reading. On Sunday, June 2, check out Chroma Yoga where color and chakras are the focus along with aura readings.
Cost: Free to attend

Hit up a block party filled with food trucks

Saturday, June 1
26th & Welton
It’s time for the Truck Stop Rally’s third stop of the summer. They’re bringing a food truck takeover block party to Aurora. Order up all the BBQ, shawarma, tacos, and ice cream you can handle, then explore the vendors, listen to live music, play games, and more.
Cost: Free to attend

Eat and drink everything at The 7th Annual Whiskey Throwdown + Doughnut Showdown

Saturday, June 1
Downtown Denver
Twenty-three Colorado distilleries and seven of the city’s finest donut purveyors all in one spot? Yes, this is real. The sips and bites are unlimited so bring your appetite. It’s a celebration of two of life’s greatest indulgences. What’s not to like?
Cost: General admission tickets are $49

Sip Colorado-made spirits at 303 Cocktails

Saturday, June 1
Lakewood Heritage Center
Previously known as Cocktails on the Rocks, this event has a new name and new location but it’s still all about showing off the boozy beauties Colorado spirits producers are bringing to the scene. Sample the goods from 35 distilleries during the four hour long grand tasting. Food trucks, DJs, and vendors will also be there providing the party atmosphere.
Cost: Grand tasting admission is $50

Give feedback to female playwrights during the Plays in Progress series

Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
The Aurora Fox Arts Center – Black Box Studio
It’s not often you get the chance to see artistic works in progress and give feedback to the creators themselves but that’s exactly what you’ll get to experience during this event from The Athena Project. From a tale about a comic book writer and his characters to the unraveling of a woman’s sanity told via her encounters with a large rat that invades her home, watch as these stories are workshopped and play your own part in shaping their future developments.
Cost: Tickets to individual plays are $15

Watch as artists turn Larimer Square into an outdoor museum at the Denver Chalk Art Festival

Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
Larimer Square
The 17th annual edition of this event is returning with hundreds of artists taking to the pavement to create works that will only be around as long as the rain holds off. You can watch as their masterpieces come to life on this historic Denver block while enjoying live music.
Cost: Free

Pack a picnic for the first City Park Jazz concert of the season

Sunday, June 2
City Park
This summertime tradition always draws big crowds for the weekly free Sunday concert in the park. The series is kicking off this weekend with headliner Emma Mayes & The Hip, a Denver band that plays a fusion of soul, funk, and jazz. As always, food trucks will be on site, or you can pack your picnic. Bonus points for bringing lawn games to play with your concert neighbors.
Cost: Free

Taste your way through the Wings & Whiskey competition

Sunday, June 2
Ace Eat Serve
Who will be Denver’s 2019 Wing King? Cast your vote at this event where competitors from Cho77, Mountain Sun/Vine Street, Uchi, and more will serve up their best take on wings in hopes of reigning supreme. Along with a whole lotta chicken, you’ll also get to sample whiskey cocktails, enjoy live music from SuperMagick, and watch some serious grubbing going down at the wing eating competition.
Cost: General admission tickets are $55