It’s Memorial Day weekend in Denver and plenty of places around town are celebrating. From a special barbecue by a top chef to the annual Boulder Creek Festival to so much wine, savor the city this week. Also, the Surf Seafood Championship tickets are officially on sale, and you won’t want to miss this all-inclusive festival on July 30 in Sculpture Park.
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May 21: Adult Spelling Bee at Adrift: Wedding Woes
Tap into your childhood spelling skills and join the fun from 7 to 9 p.m. The theme revolves around weddings, so expect words such as “boutonniere” and “trousseau.” Play to win. It’s first come, first served, with a two-item minimum to compete.
May 22 to 26: Boulder Creek Festival
Get ready for the 37th Annual Boulder Creek Festival, taking place in downtown Boulder on Memorial Day Weekend. The free, four-day festival includes over 30 bands, kid-friendly, a skate show, a market-style shopping experience with over 200 artisans and local businesses, and dozens of food trucks.
May 22: World Paloma Day at Kachina Cantina
Head downtown to Kachina Cantina where the restaurant celebrates World Palmoa Day with $8 Palomas all day long. Traditionally, a Palmoa features tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda. But the version at Kachina runs a little differently, mixing tequila or mezcal with grapefruit, lime, agave, triple sec, and saline solution.
May 24: Open Fire Cookout at Molino Chido
Chef Michael Diaz de Leon is throwing back to his Pinchi Umami pop-ups this weekend at Molino Chido. The chef and co-owner will be manning the grill from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, serving special wood-fired bites on the restaurant’s patio. Sponsored by Bozal Mezcal, specialty cocktails will also be on the menu.
May 27: La Terrasse: A Spritz Evening on the Terrace
Join the team at Oliver’s Italian at 5:30 p.m. for an evening centered on two cocktails synonymous with European summer. Yes, we’re talking the Hugo Spritz and the St-Germain Spritz. Enjoy these drinks served alongside seasonal seafood bites and a welcome apéritif on the terrace, all for $46 per guest.
May 28: Tajín & Tahini Dinner at Señor Bear
Join Señor Bear’s Blake Edmunds and Ash’Kara’s Reggie Dotson for a special restaurant fusion dinner taking place at Señor Bear. The meal starts at 5 p.m. and includes dishes such as the Gordo Crunch Hummus and falafel in a creamy salsa verde with Turkish relish, and sorrel. The multi-course dinner is $55 per person with a curated beverage pairing available for an extra $36. Reservations are available here.
May 28: Drink Red Wear Red
Join an all-inclusive food and drinks party with purpose. At the Colorado Restaurant Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Drink Red Wear Red, sample tastes from 30 local restaurants while sipping wines, spirits, N/A beverages, and the signature Drink Red Wear Red cocktail from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Dress in red and enter the Best Dressed contest for a chance to win VIP tickets to the Denver Food + Wine Festival.
June 6: Annual Rosé Party
It’s time for Guard and Grace’s annual afternoon wine fete, featuring more than 50 rosé, sparkling, orange, and white wines. The drinks will be served alongside bites by chef Troy Guard. Join the fun from 12 to 2:45 p.m., just make sure to follow the pink-and-white dress code. Bonus: Proceeds support scholarships for emerging women wine professionals across the state through the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado.
June 10: Oliver’s Coastal Italian Summer Series Featuring Puglia
Get ready for a new monthly seafood-forward dinner experience exploring a different region of Italy’s coastline each time. The theme this month is Puglia, known for pristine shellfish and easy-drinking wines. Expect to nibble on tuna crudo with capers, lemon zest, and herb oil; roasted littleneck clams in Calabrian chili butter; and 99-cent oysters on the half shell. From the bar, try the Negroamaro Rosé and a Rosé Spritz inspired by the region’s signature summer pours.
June 25: Top Taco Denver
Get ready Denver, Top Taco is back and in a new location in downtown Westminster. Book your VIP or GA ticket now for unlimited tacos and tequila, cocktails, live music, luchadors, and more. Buy tickets here.
