Summer Suggestions

We've been lucky in Denver this summer, as it's stayed relatively cool while still giving all of us some consistent sunshine. Along with biking, hiking and numerous outdoor activities, here are our suggestions to help you get out and enjoy the summer months!

Film on the Rocks: $12 for some of the best local music in Denver, a movie classic (think Big Lebowski, Princess Bride and more!) and breathtaking views of Downtown Denver in the cool, summer air. Bring some snacks, a blanket and your honey.

Monlith Music Festival:September 12th and 13th. Denver puts on its game face and is upping the anty in national music festival status. Feast on some of the best artists from around the globe. This year, includes Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Girl Talk, The Mars Volta, The Dandy Warhols, Ok GO and more...

Tetris League: Come on, Admit it. Your inner geek craves a good video game competition. One of the most fun discoveries from last year, Tetris League meets once a month at Forrest Room 5 for an all-out competition of the battle of logic. Get your geek on, and meet some fun people in the process. 

Denver Post Underground Music Festival: Think South by Southwest on a local scale. Four days, 17 venues, 400 bands for $25. That's $.10 a band, all within a five-block radius. Want a taste of what we have going on musically in Denver? This is your answer.

Psychedelic Poster Exhibit at DAM: $15 Take a trip to the psychedelic era through 300 posters and the music, art and culture that inspired their experimental design.  Includes works by the psychedelic poster movement's major contributors, plus video, music and activities.

Colorado Renaissance Festival: Fine art, glassblowing, pottery, jewelry, dueling knights! You'll be transported to the Renaissance days to experience all of their delicious food and festivities!

Lakeside Amusement Park: Want six flags without the $40 price tag? Lakeside has it all. While a little rundown from its many years in West Denver, Lakeside still boasts its original signs and cheap tickets ($2.50 for entrance and $.50/ride ticket).