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  • Fri., May 3, 7-8:30 p.m.

    The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

    908 14th St., Denver Downtown Denver

    Get Tickets

    $16.50 - $33

    The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote by Mike Broemmel chronicles the life of author Truman Capote from his days researching his iconic “non-fiction novel” In Cold Blood until his death in 1984. The play reveals how and why Capote’s life collapsed because of his most-acclaimed work, resulting in his premature tragic death. The play stars Eddie Schumacher as Truman Capote. The Wind Is Us is supported by Denver Arts & Venues through the ARPA Cultural Partnership Activation Program. 303-815-6780
  • Fri., May 3, 7:15 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 7:15 & 9:45 p.m.

    Comedy Works South

    5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village Southeast Denver Suburbs

    Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series Real Rob, alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm Macdonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced. Jamie has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, has his own half hour Comedy Central special and a Dry Bar Comedy Special with over 20 Million views. Jamie recently wrapped his first movie, Daddy Daughter Trip,… 720-274-6800
  • Fri., May 3, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.

    Comedy Works Downtown

    1226 15th St., Denver Downtown Denver

    Jordan Jensen started comedy in upstate NY before moving to Nashville TN, where she spent a year working for clubs and taking her comedy on the road in her pickup truck. She was featured on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Jordan was named the first female comic to win NY’s Funniest Stand Up at the NY Comedy Festival in 2021. She now lives in Brooklyn and has since been featured on SiriusXM, as a "New Face" at the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival and is now a regular at the renowned Comedy Cellar. Jordan’s latest material just… 303-595-3637
  • Thursdays-Saturdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

    Dubb's Pub

    5301 S. Broadway, Littleton Southeast Denver Suburbs

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    303-798-6711
  • Thursdays, 11 a.m., Fridays, 11 a.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.

    Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room

    321 17th St., Denver Downtown Denver

    free

    303-297-3111
  • Sundays, 12-8 p.m., Mondays, 12-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m., Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m., Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., Fridays, 12-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-8 p.m.

    International Church of Cannabis

    400 S. Logan St., Denver South Denver

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    BEYOND starts at 20 past the hour, every hour Open 364 days per year (Closed on X-mas) Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 12-8pm Tues, Wed & Thurs 4-8pm The International Church of Cannabis Members of the International Church of Cannabis are known as Elevationists. Through ritual, guided by spiritual practice, church members use the sacred flower to reveal the best version of self, discover a creative voice and enrich their community with the fruits of that creativity. Unlike other belief systems, there is no need to convert to Elevationism. It claims no divine law, no unquestionable doctrine, and no authoritarian structure… 303-800-5644
  • Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Thursdays, 2 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.

    Brown Palace Hotel Tea Room

    321 17th St., Denver Downtown Denver

    free

    303-297-3111
  • Saturdays, 2 p.m.-2 a.m., Sundays, 2 p.m.-12 a.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. and Fridays, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

    Voicebox

    2601 Walnut St., Denver Central Denver

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    720-458-7006
  • Ongoing, 6:30 p.m.

    Charlie Brown's Piano Bar & Grill

    980 Grant St., Denver Capitol Hill/Uptown/City Park

    free

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    Colorful characters from Denver’s past are rumored to have bellied up to the bar at Charlie Brown’s, which has been open since Prohibition ended. A sprawling spot filled with the music of nightly piano sing-alongs, it lives up to its slogan: “Something for everyone.” Couples, friends, tourists, young professionals, senior citizens, college kids and even celebrities enjoy the stiff drinks, huge food menu, enclosed smoking patio and free drinks for revelers celebrating their birthdays. Here’s hoping the drinks will flow long into the future at this Denver landmark. 303-860-1655
  • Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays, 7 p.m. and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

    License No. 1

    2115 13th St., Boulder Boulder

    $25

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    303-443-0486
  • Wednesdays, 9 p.m., Thursdays, 9 p.m., Fridays, 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 p.m. and Sundays, 9 p.m.

    Tavern on 26th Ave.

    10040 W. 26th Ave., Lakewood West Denver Suburbs

    free

    303-238-2549
  • Thursdays, 9 p.m., Fridays, 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 p.m.

    Disco Pig

    1403 Larimer St., Denver Downtown Denver

    free

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    with rotating live DJs
  • Fri., May 3, 8 a.m.

    Colorado State Capitol

    200 E Colfax Ave, Denver Downtown Denver

    303-866-2604
  • Fri., May 3, 10 a.m.

    The Arvada Performing Arts Center

    6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada Northwest Denver Suburbs

  • Fri., May 3, 12 p.m.

    The Arvada Performing Arts Center

    6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada Northwest Denver Suburbs

  • Fri., May 3, 5 p.m.

    Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

    208 S. Kalamath St., Denver Southwest Denver

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    The Cody Sisters Band is the very heart of contemporary acoustic music in Colorado, the United States and UK. Their propulsive instrumental solos and warm harmonies combine to grip the listener. Along with their bass player Will Pavilonis, Megan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Maddie (guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals) have forged a new sound that has no equivalent match in the acoustic world today. Their sound is original, exhilarating, and heartwarming all at the same time. With strong ties to traditional American acoustic music, they continue to stun their audiences both in the US and abroad. 303-296-7440
  • Fri., May 3, 5:30 p.m.

    Larimer Lounge

    2721 Larimer St., Denver Downtown Denver

    Get Tickets

    $22.50-$87.50

    with Kenzo Fly By Midnight is an LA based, self-distributed, pop duo consisting of singer-songwriter Justin Bryte and producer/singer-songwriter Slavo. The guys recently released their fourth album, “Fictional Illustrations,” which featured popular tracks including, “What If I Wasn’t Done Loving You”, “In The Night”, and “Infinitely Falling”. So far, the album has been streamed over 50M times, has charted internationally, and has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday, Chill Hits, soda, Daily Lift, Pop Chillout, young & free, Happy Drive, etc., as well as Apple’s Relationship Goals, Freshening Up, and Everyday Hits, amongst others. The guys also recently wrapped… 303-296-1006
  • Fri., May 3, 6 p.m.

    Inga's Alpine Tavern

    5151 Leetsdale Dr., Denver Southeast Denver

    free

    720-389-6203
  • Fri., May 3, 6 p.m.

    Goosetown Station

    514 9th St., Golden Golden

    $5

    303-278-2729
  • Fri., May 3, 6 p.m.

    Raíces Brewing Company

    2060 W. Colfax Ave., Denver Central Denver

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    Porque también tenemos lugar para el Vallenato Colombiano, te invtiamos a nuestro primer Festival de Vallenato Raíces con Matildelina, Vallenato Colombiano ¡Te vemos en la pista de baile! Because we also have space for Vallenato Colombiano, join us in what would be our first Festival del Vallenato Colombiano with "Matildelina, Vallenato Colombianio" See you at the dancefloor! 720-324-8550
  • Fri., May 3, 6:30 & 9 p.m.

    Dazzle

    1080 14th St., Denver Downtown Denver

    303-839-5100
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Tracks

    3500 Walnut St., Denver Downtown Denver

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    with DJ Soup, DJ Tatiana and DJ Blaque Gurl Celebrate the power, pride, and passion of our community this First Friday. Wear your uniform camoflauge outfit and get ready for a night of dancing, drinks, and camaraderie. Let’s march to the beat of our own drum and create unforgettable memories together! 303-863-7326
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    In the Zone Sports Bar & Grill

    15600 W. 44th Ave., Golden West Denver Suburbs

    free

    303-279-3888
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Blue Arena

    5290 Arena Circle, Loveland Northern Colorado

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    Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy-nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world 970-619-4100
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Roxy Theatre

    2549 Welton St., Denver Downtown Denver

    $20-$80

    with Taebo Tha Truth, Lex Bratcher, Unconventional Kingz and DJ Doc 720-242-9782
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Mission Ballroom

    4242 Wynkoop St., Denver North Denver

    Get Tickets

    $39.50-$79.50

    with Fourfive 720-577-6884
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Beacon

    2854 Larimer St., Denver Five Points/RiNo

    with Jaseoul, Drevait, Nina Pee, Blas, Miss Flowers, Bodega Cats and Gary Givant
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Summit Music Hall

    1902 Blake St., Denver Downtown Denver

    It has been a banner year for Holcomb and his band who just last month gave “Find Your People” its late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! This follows the band’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut on November 23rd performing “Find Your People” on the Igniting Memories Solo Stove float. In July they returned to CBS Saturday Morning to perform “Find Your People” along with “All the Money in the World” and “Fly,” and they made their first ever appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark on October 3rd, returning to the show in December to perform “Dance With Everybody.”… 303-487-0111
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m. and Sat., May 4, 7 p.m.

    Paramount Theatre

    1621 Glenarm Place, Denver Downtown Denver

    Get Tickets

    $54.25-$94.25

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    303-623-0106
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    The Monkey Barrel

    4401 Tejon St., Denver Berkeley/Sunnyside

    free

    720-638-3655
  • Fri., May 3, 7 p.m.

    Red Rocks Amphitheatre

    18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison West Denver Suburbs

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    with Amanda Shires A Jason Isbell record always lands like a decoder ring in the ears and hearts of his audience, a soundtrack to his world and magically to theirs, too. Weathervanes carries the same revelatory power. This is a storyteller at the peak of his craft, observing his fellow wanderers, looking inside and trying to understand, reducing a universe to four minutes. He shrinks life small enough to name the fear and then strip it away, helping his listeners make sense of how two plus two stops equaling four once you reach a certain age -- and carry a… 720-865-2494
  • Fri., May 3, 7:30 p.m.

    Buell Theatre

    14th and Curtis streets, Denver Central Denver