Things not to do: mention Jar-Jar. Deride the sequels (or the prequels, though for Star Wars fans, that's become almost as passé as criticizing the Ewoks — remember back when the Ewoks were a point of contention? Ah, those pure, unadulterated days of yore). Above all, do not say the word "Maclunkey."
But best not to dwell on the do nots. (And there is no try.) Instead, let's round up the many ways that Star Wars fans can celebrate their lifelong obsessions together in the Denver metro area, where younglings can seek to find answers to all the references in this article.
So on Sunday, May the Fourth, holster your blasters, and get ready to drink up some blue milk. And don't get cocky.
"Nothing, just sitting at the pool, seductively posed with a giant slug and a cackling muppet-thing...what are you doing?"
Arvada (specific location revealed to ticket buyers)
Tickets start at $55
Brunch N' Blunts is back again, and this one promises to be out of this world! Hosted at an ultra-secret luxurious 3000 square foot venue with panoramic mountain views, this bottomless-mimosa pool party invites everyone to bring lightsabers and your best Star Wars-themed beachwear. (Slave Leia bikini, anyone?) The event also includes gourmet brunch items for purchase, and it's BYOB if you want to partake. For details — and to purchase tickets to get all the details — see the Brunch N' Blunts event page.
Frolic Brewing
May the Fourth Be with You 5K
12910 Zuni Street, #1300, Westminster
10 a.m.
Registration starts at $42
Little known fact: Jedi get that force-speed power by doing 5Ks. That's right: now you too can run like a Jedi (or walk, no pressure, Padawan), and the Colorado Brewery Running Series is giving you a shot at training. Register for $42, and you'll get a May the Fourth sticker, a beer at the finish line, and a swag item. For $65, you get all that plus a sweet, sweet tee-shirt, which is of course what all the cool Jedi are wearing under those robes.
Great Divide Barrel Bar
Star Wars Themed Baby Goat Yoga
1812 35th Street
Tickets start at $45
Is it a mere coincidence that yoga sounds a lot like...Yoda? Yes. Yes, it is. Still though, fans can celebrate both, and with baby goats no less! No word on whether or not said goats will be wearing Jedi robes, have alphanumeric droid-names, or hail from Tatooine, but heck, it's gotta be one of those, right?
Painting with a Twist
Galaxy Far Away Sunset and Trivia
7134 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets are $39 - $51 per person
Yes...let the art flow through you. Good. Good. Lakewood's Painting with a Twist invites younglings and hermits alike to come out and learn to unleash your inner Sith...er, artist. And while you're painting your own special hive of scum and villainy, you can enjoy a drink from the Inspiration Bar and enjoy some Star Wars trivia with like-minded fans who love to combine paint and alcohol and nerd-pursuits.
Sexploratorium
May the Fourth Be With You Burlesque/Drag Show
1800 South Broadway
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tickets start at $15
It's one unforgettable night of interstellar glamour, glitter, and galactic tease! Join the Sexploratorium (Best of Denver winner for Best Sex-Positive Space 2025) for a celebration of sci-fi, sensuality, and spectacular performances. Resident drag artist Alice Glamoure leads a cast of cosmic creatures, sassy smugglers, and scandalously clad Siths in lighting up the stage with a lightspeed starfield of burlesque and drag numbers that feature seductive lightsaber duels to cheeky interpretations of iconic scenes. Costumes encouraged!
Ashley Raine's work is saturated with both color and love for all things nerd-related.
Ashley Raine/Spectra Art Space
May the Art Be with You
1836 South Broadway Denver
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Free with RSVP
Spectra Art Space is featuring an artistic celebration of all things sci-fi, including the inimitable Star Wars, in a party that kicks off its May "intergalactic showcase" featuring pop-culture classical painter Ashley Raine. Festivities on May 4 include complimentary beverages from both Ratio Beer Works and Ramble on Roasting; exclusive gift sets made just for the occasion; the chance to meet with the artists; discounted entry into the current Immersive Spookadelia: The Fracture; Astro-Dice readings and much more.
Pilates: also the name of a really well-toned alien race who was late to the Cantina that fateful day.
May the 4th Block Party
2010 Youngfield Street, Lakewood
Noon - 2 p.m.
Spring House Pilates would like to remind all Star Wars fans that May 4 is also Pilates Day. Okay, arguably a less fun day...so the studio is throwing a Block Party to combine core-strengthening with some good-natured geekery. Guests can expect free mini Pilates classes, local vendor pop-ups, giveaways, and surprises for all ages — including a costume contest for the best-dressed Star Wars look. Rumor has it, even Chewbacca might make an appearance on the Reformer—which is a Pilates thing, and not the name of an Executor-class Star Destroyer.
Talnua Distillery
5405 West 56th Avenue, Unit C, Arvada
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free with RSVP
"A short time from now, in a distillery not so far away, the force will be with you," promises Talnua Distillery and Tasting Room. The Force, and also themed craft cocktails. "We'll be outfitted like Mos Eisley cantina on Sunday, May 4, so dress up as your favorite Star Wars character and come down to help make this event even bigger than when Han shot Greedo." All of which is well and good, but watch out if someone with serious facial scarring sidles up to you and says that his friend doesn't like you.
Costumed characters will be at DIA for May the Fourth.
DIA
8500 Peña Blvd
9 a.m. to noon
Don't be surprised as you rush with your suitcases in the Great Hall near domestic arrivals if you are flanked by costumed characters showing off their movie-accurate attire. Maybe you'll love it, or maybe you'll want to get far, far away.
