Spring has sprung – way too early – but I’m still going to revel in it, especially since it’s my birthday month. The bounty of wonderful-sounding happenings in Colorado in the worlds of food, drink, arts, culture and travel abounds again this month. Check out the list of Ongoing Events In Good Taste in April for multi-day fun, then start filling up your calendar with the Dated Events too, for a well-rounded month. As always, our team will add to the list as we find new things that we think you’ll love so keep checking back.
April’s Featured Event: Dining Out for Life is April 23 this year. The annual event to benefit Project Angel Heart means you get to eat out like you love to do while at the same time making it possible for people in need to have healthy meals delivered to them. Step 1: Choose one of 100+ participating restaurants, 2. Go out on April 23 with friends, family, work peeps or yourself for breakfast, lunch, happy hour or dinner, 3. Feel great knowing that 25% of your check goes directly to Project Angel Heart to help provide medically tailored meals to neighbors facing cancer, kidney disease, HIV/AIDs and other severe illnesses. 4. If you can’t dine out, you can still donate.
Ongoing Events In Good Taste in April
54thirty Rooftop Season Kickoff happens April 23-25. The open-air rooftop bar at Le Méridien Denver Downtown will have extended summer hours, live music and the rollout of a new cocktail menu and globally-inspired bites. Book a cabana or grab a seat beside a tabletop firepit to enjoy panoramic views at 5,430 feet.
Afternoon Tea at Local Jones runs March 1-May 31. Enjoy scones, savory bites, petit fours and tea sandwiches created by pastry chef Liliana Myers. They will be served with an array of RISHI teas, floral tea cocktails or G.H. Mumm Champagne. Afternoon tea is offered Thursday through Sunday and is $65 per person. Reservations can be made here.
Alecia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN plays at the Buell Theatre April 14-26. The musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys features new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY. It’s a love story between a mother and daughter that focuses on finding oneself and purpose.
Beyond the Western Horizon at the Madden Gallery at the Museum of Outdoor Arts celebrates the reimagined myth, memory and enduring spirit of the American West with more than 50 artworks depicting aspects of the American West through 20 prominent artists. The exhibition will be on view through July 31.
Boulder International Film Festival runs April 9-12. The four-day event brings films and filmmakers from around the world. In conjunction with screenings are culinary events featuring nationally renowned chefs and foodie events such as filmmaker happy hours.
Breckenridge Wine Classic Grand Tasting tickets are on sale now for the Aug. 20-22 event.
Briar Patch debuts their new main menu on April 20 and a new brunch menu and cocktail and wine menus on April 24.
Caffé Rifugio is a new invitation-only supper club experience by Jovanina’s Broken Italian, held in a secret enclave on select weekends. The candlelit space is akin to 1958-era Italian Dolce Vita and cozy mountain cabin. The prix-fixe menu offers sharable items like a jumbo shrimp cocktail and caviar service, seasonal charcuterie, salads, wood oven-roasted prime rib and porchetta and dessert presented in tableside-carted courses by velvet tuxedoed servers. Classic cocktails, wines and amari complement each course. The experience is $150/person. Join the waitlist to then receive booking information as seatings become available.
Cask Thief tickets are on sale now for this popular event from Stranahan’s on May 16. It’s a one-day-only opportunity to taste straight from the rarest barrels. Tickets are available in General Admission or VIP with special perks.
Chef & Shucker returns with hands-on oyster classes at Blue Island Oyster locations. Guests learn the art of shucking while enjoying chef-crafted bites and perfectly paired cocktails or wines. The classes happen April 9 in Lone Tree, April 12 in Cherry Creek and May 17 in Cherry Creek.
Chef’n It Episode 8 is out, spotlighting Chef Lon Symensma of ChoLon Modern Asian. On the YouTube series, he makes Larb Salad Lettuce Cups for the home cook.
Chicago returns to Fort Collins’ The Lincoln Center April 24-26. The multi-Tony Award-winning show is the longest-running musical in Broadway and West End London history.
Chicken Riot opened late March in Cherry Creek. The spot on 6th Avenue is owned by Chef Manny Barella and Pitmaster Patrick Klaiber. Menu items include I’ll Have a Sandwich (deviled egg chicken salad, Reunion Bakery croissant, lettuce and cherry tomatoes), Rich White Chick Salad (pulled smoked chicken, baby gem lettuce, lacinato kale, Caesar dressing, cotija cheese and panko crunch with sides like Beef Tallow Black Beans and Mexican Dirty Rice.
City Park Jazz has announced their lineup for the 2026 season and it includes Spicy Pickled featuring Hannah Rodriguez, Hazel Miller & The Collective, Conjunto Colores with Rasta Salsa and Jakarta. They also need our help because the historic bandshell was destroyed in a fire in March. The concert series will have to incur major expenses to provide other ways for the bands to perform. Consider donating here.
Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale returns for its 35th year, running April 25-June 6. Featuring Colorado artists exclusively, the event will be held at the Loveland Museum with both in-person and online fine art sales.
NEWS Colorado Music Festival tickets are on sale for the event’s July 9-Aug. 9 dates at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. Hear 14 diverse performances of orchestral and chamber music.
Cryptic has been extended through May 10. The interactive, immersive show begins as a tour through a mysterious roadside attraction before going into a tech-driven mystery with mapping, sound, fog and interactive environments.
NEWS Denver Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2026/2027 season which starts in the fall. Productions include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Waitress, The Book of Mormon, The Great Gatsby, Buena Vista Social Club(™) and MAMMA MIA! Full season subscriptions are on sale now.
Denver Jazz Fest runs April 7-12 at multiple venues with performances by Keith Oxman, Pat Metheny, the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Carmen Lundy, a Latin Dance Party, Hazel Miller, Eric Gunnison, Fred Hersch and many others. Some events are free and others are ticketed.
Denver Silent Film Festival runs April 10-12 with a bygone era of film magic. See them on the big screen with live musical performances the way they were meant to be seen.
Denver Taco Tour runs April 25-May 5. Visit four taco spots in the RiNo, LoDo and Ballpark neighborhoods. There are six sessions during the run of the Crawl.
Been There, Loved That Drink Red Wear Red tickets are selling fast for their May 28 event. Enjoy food from 30 local restaurants and sip curated wines, spirits, NA’s and the signature Drink Red Wear Red cocktail plus entertainment. All proceeds benefit Colorado restaurant workers through the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and the CRA Mile High Chapter Hardship Fund.
Dumplin’, by Bonano concepts, has closed. They are focusing on their new concept, Rōmyō, which opens in July.
English is playing at the Singleton Theatre April 17-May 31. The play is a funny and tender play about the foibles of language and miscommunication in a classroom of adult students outside of Tehran.
Evenings al Fresco tickets will be available starting in mid-May for Denver Botanic Gardens’ popular series that will happen in late June through late July. Enjoy live music of different styles stationed throughout the Gardens.
Glowing Wild at the Denver Zoo is back with new lantern scenes and interactive surprises. There will be live entertainment, exclusive snacks and drinks. It runs selected evenings March 13-May 10.
Harvey Park Farmers Market launches in Southwest Denver this May, running every October. They will have more than 50 vendors including more than 15 who are making their farmers market debut at Harvey Park: Hummus Capara, Harvey Park Flowers, Taco Bella Denver and Atelier 19 Bakery among them.
Hop Alley has received its first major menu overhaul in 10 years from Executive Chef Sean May. Items include fried Alamosa striped bass with Singapore chili crab sauce; Buckner Farms braised lamb with Chinese turnip cakes, lap cheong sausage and lamb jus and more. Longtime favorites can still be found on the new happy hour menu including Beijing duck roll and a fried chicken sandwich.
Hops & Pie has announced their Humpday Uncorked deal. Every Wednesday, buy a large cheese pizza and get a bottle of wine for $20. Add toppings for $3.25. For dine in only.
Imperial Chinese Restaurant abruptly closed, per Westword, leaving a note on the door explaining that rising operating costs and economic challenges forced the decision. The place has been on South Broadway for more than forty years.
Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism is an exhibition running April 18-Sept. 7 at Denver Botanic Gardens. The towering portrait sculptures will be seen in the gardens along with iconic seated figures.
We’re Going, Are You? Junction Food & Drink is launching a new cooking class that teaches students how to make fresh pasta and classic marinara sauce. The class runs 6-8pm and is intended to both teach and be a social night out. Classes include all ingredients, equipment and instruction. Guests must be 18+ with beverages available for purchase at the Junction Bar for those 21+. Classes are April 22, April 26, May 10 and May 24. Spots are limited and need to be booked in advance.
Kumoya karaoke nights are every Thursday from 9pm-midnight with happy hour drink specials all night.
Lavender Coffee Boutique debuts their spring menu which includes a Strawberry Rhubarb Latte, Orange Blossom Matcha and Salted Plum Latte.
Little Man Ice Cream is offering their Breakfast Collection for a limited time. They have four nostalgic flavors like Marshmallow Morning with vanilla marshmallow ice cream with colorful marshmallow cereal pieces and French Toast Brunch with vanilla-maple custard ice cream dusted with cinnamon and loaded with bites of cinnamon French toast plus others. Their DANG soft serve gets in the act with Cuckoo for Cocoa, Strawberry Cereal Milk and Blueberry Brunch.
Lookout Bar at The Westin Riverfront has two springtime deals: Put a Little Spring In Your Step offers 20% off from 3-9pm starting April 6. Or get $5 snacks and deals on wine, beer and cocktails during their Late Night Happy Hour, 7-9pm. The two deals can’t be combined.
Maria Empanada has several events this month: First, a pre-game and watch party at two locations for the Colorado Rapids vs. Inter Miami game which features Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messsi. During the event, there will be empanada, beer, wine and sangria specials. Enter to win two tickets to the game at @mariaempanada on Instagram. Second, April 15-30 get a $15 anniversary bundle of any three empanadas and a sauce to celebrate 15 years in business. Third, on April 15, Miso Chili Crisp Steak and Roasted Corn & Cotija flavors debut.
Más Chido at Molino Chido is a new five-course tasting menu experience at the counter on Friday and Saturday evenings only. It starts in the molino (mill) room, then Chef Diaz de Leon crafts seafood and land-based offerings to weave together ancestral flavors and global influences. Reservations are required.
Masters Tournament Weekend can be enjoyed at Bounce Empire, April 10-12 with their new attraction, Mulligans: Hole-in-One Progressive Jackpot Challenge. The custom-designed immersive golf simulator modeled after Pebble Beach hole 7, allows guests to take their shot at a $5,000 progressive jackpot while the Masters plays live in the on-site Sports Theater. There’ll be food and drink specials, gift bags and appearances from local celebrities and influencers.
Meow Wolf Denver has a month of crazy fun planned including a sustainable fashion show on April 2 (Absolute Rubbish: EXTRA Terrestrial), Perpetual Groove’s two-night musical residency April 10-11, the Adulti-Verse Adult Prom on April 11 and more. Click the link for details on all.
Mile High Asian Food Week runs April 26-May 3 this year with more than 65 participating vendors. Diners can support AANHPI-owned businesses through exclusive dining experiences. Click the link to learn more about who is participating.
Milkshake Factory is serving a Carrot Cake Milkshake through May 24, with vanilla ice cream and spiced carrot cake and smooth cream cheese frosting, finished with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Also, Bunny Bark is available through April 6 in milk or white chocolate with sprinkles.
MOD Pizza launches a “Flavor on Fire” campaign featuring buffalo creations using Frank’s RedHot(R) for a limited-time menu. Order the Buffalo Chicken Pizza and The Wingman Salad. Starting on April 6, they’ll also launch their Strawberry Lemonade No Name Cake. From April 4-5, get a $4 Mega Cookie and from April 6-7, spend $25 and get $5 back for your next visit.
Molino Chido has a weekend lunch menu starting at 11am every Saturday and Sundays. Reservations are recommended through OpenTable.
Moodswing is open in the former Infinite Monkey Theorem building. In addition to pickleball courts, the space includes food, drinks, co-working and flexible event areas.
Easter Museum of Illusions Denver celebrates spring with MindBloom, a seasonal celebration. For a limited time, enjoy mind-bending experiences with a playful spring theme. It includes a scavenger hunt-style experience where guests search for egg-shaped stickers and receive a prize upon completion. As part of the promotion, purchase two tickets and get a $10 credit toward retail or a future ticket. MindBloom runs through April 12.
Next to Normal plays at the Wolf Theatre April 3-May 3. Winner of three Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Next to Normal deploys wry humor and brutal honesty to explore how a family navigates their darkest hours — and finds the path to new beginnings.
OGO Kitchen is now open inside Denver Union Station, in the space formerly occupied by Stoic & Genuine, offering a fresh take on Korean barbecue and sushi. Created by Chef Jackie Cho, the food is inspired by flavors she grew up with in portable meals. Items include BBQ bento and bowls, grab-and-go sushi and gourmet kimbap. Items can be pre-ordered.
Oliver’s Italian in Greenwood Village has introduced a curated selection of high-quality, hard-to-find Italian meats and cheeses to mix and match. You can even include oysters and clams sourced from parent company’s Shucking Good Hospitality’s own Blue Island Oyster Farm on Long Island.
Papi’s Placita is a weekly Sunday event starting at 1pm at Ay Papi. The new weekly celebration is inspired by the spirit of Latin placitas, the vibrant neighborhood gathering places at the heart of community life. Enjoy live music, artisan vendors and bottomless tropical mimosas, paired with food and cocktails.
DISCOUNT CODE Park City Wine Festival: Spring Edition is finally here, April 9-11. Held in beautiful Park City, Utah, there are wine pairing lunches and dinners (including a snowshoeing hike), Grand Tastings and other events. Learn all about them and use our exclusive discount code to get $10 off of every ticket.
Phil Rosenthal is coming to Denver on April 25. For culinary travel-lovers like us (visit our sister site RealFoodTraveler.com), having the star of Somebody Feed Phil in town is a thrill. Not only does he travel the world, seeking out the truly local cuisine and people behind it, he does it with infectious joy.
Pollinator Power Hour happens at The Rally Hotel April 12, 19 and 26 in partnership with the Butterfly Pavilion. The Hotel lobby is transformed into an educational hub from 11am-noon. Families and guests can engage in hands-on learning about Colorado’s essential pollinators featuring preserved specimen displays and educators.
Poulette Bakeshop has opened in Parker. Owned by celebrated (and married), Chefs Alen Ramos and Carolyn Nugent serve breakfast pastries, savory pastries, tarts, cookies, palmiers, tea cakes and various loaves.
Rōmyō opens this July in Larimer Square. It’s the latest concept from Bonanno Concepts and fuses Japanese and Italian food. It takes from several of their restaurants, Bones, Mizuna, Luca, Dumplin’ and Osteria Marco for influence and flavor.
Salsa Dance Lessons at Hudson Gardens happen Tuesdays, April 7-21. Arrive with a partner or solo.
Salt Water Social is serving the Bounty of the Seven Seas experience through April 5. There will be a colossal lobster tail, swordfish and other options.
Sakura Bar from Death & Co Denver returns to Suite 6A at The Ramble Hotel through April 26. The limited time pop-up is inspired by cherry blossoms, whose blooms come and go quickly. The bar also celebrates the popularity of Japanese listening bars. Entry is by reservation only to experience spirits from House of Suntory and food from Chef Josh Mason. Make it a real event by adding on a Suite Sakura Package, an immersive experience in the hotel’s Salon Suite featuring a bespoke installation by the hotel’s spring artist-in-residence, McKenzie Parrot, a turntable with a selection of Japanese vinyl and two seats at Sakura Bar.
Snowmass Tourism announces the new Mountainside Music Festival June 11-13 and the 34th season of the Snowmass Free Concert Series, every Thursday, June 18-Aug. 27.
Spring Menus debut at Call Me Pearl and The OG at The Rally Hotel, available through April 30. At The OG, the “Eggs Over Easy Does It” menu features limited-time favorites like crunchy French Toast Sticks and Irish Coffees. Call Me Pearl invites diners to experience “Pearl’s Brilliance,” a collection of inventive bites and cocktails–including the curated “Girl Dinner” and the celery-infused “Mart Meets Mary.”
Spring Pop-Up at Church and Union runs through April 26, with blooming decor, glowing lights and citrus-inspired cocktails.
Steuben’s 4.20 Specials are available April 17-20 and feature the Quesabirria Burger with corn tortillas, brioche bun, smashed patties, rattlesnake cheese, house-made birria consommé; Meatloaf Mac & Cheese, a tomato-glazed meatloaf with house-made bechamel cheese sauce, shell pasta and panko-parmesan crumble; and Baklava Blunts, toasted pistachio and walnuts with cinnamon and honey.
STK Steakhouse has a new spring menu available through May 10 that includes deviled eggs ($6-$19) topped with everything from bacon to caviar; braised lamb shank ($64), roasted prime rib ($49) with black truffle madeira and a colossal lobster tail ($120).
Sun-Drenched Color in Bloom continues through April 3 at Artists on Santa Fe. See the works of guest artists Jeannie Paty and her exhibition: “Sun-Drenched Color in Bloom: Abstracted Florals & Botanicals — The Essence of Place.”
Sunset Sundays at Sorry Gorgeous is a new, weekly golden hour ritual every Sunday from 3pm to midnight. A rotating lineup of DJ sets sets the tone for rooftop views.
The Curtis hotel has officially unveiled a multi-million dollar renovation that reimagines the entire property with refreshed guest rooms, hyper-themed suites, playful new meeting spaces and event areas.
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel reminds everyone that their close proximity to Red Rocks Amphitheatre makes it a great home base for concert season. Stay with them and get round-trip transportation to Red Rocks and enjoy pre-show time in their Taproom with food and drink.
The OG at The Rally Hotel is offering a 3-stack of Carrot Cake Pancakes all month long. They are topped with cream cheese frosting, candied walnuts and powdered sugar.
The W Denver makes Sundays special with poker on the heated patio that benefits the Denver MS community, with drink and food specials. Also, every Sunday is their deal to buy any burger and add House Wine or Colorado Craft Beer for $4 more. This is a restaurant along E. Colfax Ave. so they need some love. They have free parking in the lot east of the building on Elm.
Tots & Tinis at the St. Julien Hotel & Spa happens every Thursday from 6-9pm. Enjoy live jazz in the lobby or on the terrace with views of the Flatirons. The menu features $10 selections including Jill’s famous tots and cocktails such as an espresso martini, Julien Old Fashioned or Cosmo. Click the link for the weekly entertainment schedule.
Underground Music Festival tickets are on sale for the July 24-26 event that takes over RiNo with music from local and nationally-touring artists. Tickets will go up in price as time goes on.
Vail Craft Beer Classic tickets are on sale now for the June 12-13 event showcasing 100+ beers, spirits and seltzers from more than 30 beverage producers.
Vail Wine Classic is coming, August 6-8, put on by Team Player Productions. Tickets are now available for the various events showing off world-class wines. There’ll be Grand Tastings, sommelier-led wine hikes, paired lunches and dinners and a Best of Fest event.
Viva Abejas is the annual campaign from Richard Sandoval Hospitality, an education-first initiative that connects pollinators, food systems and hospitality. Running through April 22, the theme is Bloom to Table. Honey is ever-present with cocktails, zero-proof beverages, dishes and desserts like beef tenderloin with truffle honey.
Voltaire HiFi libations and listening bar is open, located below La Foret on S. Broadway. They serve cocktails built around vintage and rare spirits, wine, beer and approachable French and European-inspired food all while analog tunes spin.
Westy Restaurant Week is April 17-26 featuring multi-course menus priced from $15-$55 at participating restaurants. Several of those restaurants are in The Orchard Town Center including Law’s Chophouse, Elevated Q and 3 Margaritas.
Whiskey Throwdown and Doughnut Showdown tickets are on sale with tiered pricing. The event is May 30. RiNo Art Park will be the place for whiskey lovers and donut lovers to enjoy tastings, pairings and live entertainment.
Women+Film Festival is April 24-26 at the Sie FilmCenter. The live screening event show more than a dozen documentaries, shorts and features female filmmakers and women’s stories from around the world.
Woods Boss Brewing has a lot going: 20% off your tab if you show any “day of” ticket for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Rockies, Denver Summit and other Colorado sports team events; a Bonsai Bar Event April 21; Stage Fluid Drag show April 24; Oprah’s Rook Club aka Chess every Wednesday; Jazz every Sunday and a Gourmet Ice Cream Making event April 30.
Dated Events In Good Taste in April
April 1
Weenie Wednesday returns to Fox and the Hen. Taking place the first Wednesday of every month at 4pm, get hot dogs, wiener dogs and happy hour specials. All dogs and people are welcome.
April 2
Attimo Five-course Wine-Paired Dinner at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa features hot stone Wagyu beef, beet tartare with shaved burgundy black truffles, blackberry & local honey mousse with chamomile cake, prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Lane. Seating is limited but dinner participants get 20% off lodging.
Good Luck Club officially opens, a project of Pouring With Heart, the hospitality group whose mission is raising the spirit through community, camaraderie and connection. The spot harkens an early 2000s theme with creative cocktails like the Burner Phone, Teddygram and Apple Bottom Jeans. Local DJs will spin tunes Fridays and Saturdays and ladies can relax in the women’s restroom lounge with a boombox, CDs and cozy couches. There will be a rotating schedule of local food trucks outside on Fridays and Saturdays.
April 3 – Colorado Rockies Opening Day
Bases are Loaded at Denver Milk Market celebrates opening day pouring special cocktails like a $7 Coors Field Cooler and $8 Rocky Mountain Rita with YumCha serving Rockpile Dumplings. There’ll be a live set by David Lawrence & The Spoonful Duo too. The Maven will host activations in their lobby including custom Rockies branding by Ember & Stitch on leather baseball gloves, bandanas and more. Kachina Cantina and Poka Lola will offer 7th Inning Specials. Get the details for all of the activities in the link.
Cherry Cricket serves The Dingerita, a purple margarita for $9 named after the Rockies mascot.
Denver Union Station Opening Day Patio Party kicks off on the Terminal Bar’s patio at 11am with games, stilt walkers and more. Paizley Park Prince tribute band will perform on Wynkoop Plaza from 11:30am-2:30pm. Enjoy drink and food specials including a collaboration brew from Denver’s RATIO Beerworks.
We’re going, are you? Django Jingles – Jazz Manouche & More with Marion Powers is an evening of “gypsy jazz” with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra that pays tribute to the legendary Django Reinhardt, a Romani guitarist known for his use of the Selmer-Maccaferri guitar, and Stéphane Grappelli, a French swing violinist. The event happens at The Schoolhouse Theater. If you can’t make this one, you have another chance in Lakewood on April 26.
Dogs for Dogs at the Magnolia Hotel Denver celebrates Opening Day with classic or “Philly” hot dogs, Pup Cups, popcorn, Cracker Jacks and N/A beverages. The hotel will also donate $1 from every hot dog purchase to Freedom Service Dogs of America.
Earth Month Bread to Beer Tapping Party with Odell Brewing & We Don’t Waste debuts “Wheat Don’t Waste Ale,” a limited-release specialty ale crafted by Odell using more than 100 pounds of recovered sourdough bread from Rebel Bread. Support We Don’t Waste and participate in an Earth Month-themed adult spelling bee for a chance to win a swag bag of goodies.
Game Day on the Block at Dairy Block starts at 11am with a DJ and live bluegrass music, Rockies Living Wall by Handsome Little Devils, LoDough Bakery selling special Rockies Purple Croissants, pop-up bars by Poka Lola Social Club and others plus Sarah O. Jewelry handing out free popcorn.
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse RiNo combines First Friday and Rockies Opening Day with free custom portrait sketches of pets and people, live from the restaurant from 2-5pm, for a personalized keepsake. There will also be food and drink specials like the Footlong Colorado Dog topped with green chili, cream cheese and pickled jalapenos and beer-and-shot pairings like “What’s in the Forest” with Yeti beer + Old Forester whiskey. There’ll be Yeti appearances throughout the day.
HashTAG Downtown will have a boozy brunch and live DJ on the rooftop plus purple-themed hotcakes and cinnamon roll. There’ll also be a DJ set from 10:30am-1pm. This also kicks off the seasonal reopening of the rooftop restaurant.
Limelight Denver hosts an Opening Day Tailgate party in their valet area with elevated game-day bites, DJ runes and drink specials from 11am-1:30pm.
Lobster Riot is back at both locations of Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood. Available April 3-4, enjoy a whole Steamed Maine Lobster with fries and coleslaw from $35 from open to close.
Los Chingones RiNo rooftop hosts its annual Opening Day celebration with game-day food and drink specials. The menu leans into ballpark favorites with a street-style twist, including bacon-wrapped hot dogs off the flattop, grilled jalapeño popper tacos, $5 nachos, and more. Local vendor Tacos Tacolorado will be serving its signature al pastor tacos, fresh off the trompo. Drink specials include $3 Montucky cans, $15 buckets and the Dingerita, purple marg for $11.
Opening Day celebrations at McGregor Square means a party starting at 9am with drink specials and a DJ at 10:30am. Watch the game on the 66-foot McGregor Jumbotron.
Tamayo will serve a bacon wrapped hotdog loaded with pickled chiles and chipotle rouille plus a Coors Light for $14. Enjoy the deal on the rooftop patio, a short walk from Coors Field.
The Ramble Hotel Artist in Residence Closing Showcase features Ariana Barnstable from 5-8pm. See a selection of her large format acrylic and oil pastel on canvas paintings plus smaller originals for purchase. Barnstable is known for her Lazy Cowgirl series that explores contemporary western narratives. Entry is free but RSVPs are required.
Vanishing West Ciders has unveiled their Spring menu of food and drink. It includes a Bee’s Bounty cider cocktail with lavender and lemonade; Cowboy Candy, a pineapple habanero ciderita; Buckeroo Camp Bread flatbread and Prairie Fairy Tartlets.
ViewHouse Ballpark Rockies Opening Day Party includes drink specials, concert ticket and swag giveaways, multiple bars, rooftop views, courtyard Tequila & Margarita Bar and Mocktail & Non-Alcoholic Bar. There will be DJs playing all day.
April 4
18th Annual NoCo Easter Keg Hunt is a scavenger hunt taking place in downtown Loveland and Old Town, Fort Collins. There’ll be costumes, team colors and “Rabbit-Wear” is encouraged.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt with Cohesion Brewing is a family-friendly event. Redeem prizes and enjoy a lager on the patio after the hunt.
Chocolate & Charm: An Easter Egg Decorating Affair at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is led by Pastry Chef Stella Wright and Executive Chef David Schaumburger. The hands-on class guides guests in crafting their own, elegant chocolate egg centerpieces perfect for displaying at Easter celebrations.
We’re going, are you? Collaboration Fest in Westminster gives attendees the opportunity to sample beers from brewers across Colorado who collaborated to create unique beers solely for the festival.
Crawfish Boil and Concert Series features Tiny Pockets at Monkey Barrel. The Bayou Boys will serve up crawfish by the box with sausage, corn and potatoes, weighing about three pounds. Pre-purchase Boudin, Gumbo & Jambalaya. Seating is limited and available through Eventbrite. There will also be drink specials.
Family Egg Hunt at Four Mile Park has two sessions, each featuring age-specific hunts, including a new adult-only egg hunt. There’ll be a magic show, live music, an Easter Bunny meet-and-greet, Victorian games, crafts and more. Upgrade the ticket to the Extra Easter Experience for additional perks, exclusive activities and Pearl’s member Lounge access. Tickets start at $20.
Lobster Riot continues. See April 3.
Metamorphosis at Bounce Empire celebrates creativity, energy and change through music and movement. The lineup includes Orpheus, Neffertiti, Gangstar Goddess and others.
April 5
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Fiction Beer is for those grownups who miss the fun of being a kid, hunting for eggs. Thirty eggs will be hidden around the taproom and patio, each containing a coupon for beer. One egg per person, first come, first served.
Ash and Agave opens at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, bringing the Mexican Riviera to Denver with a coastal-inspired, resort-style atmosphere filled with tropical greenery. The menu features wood-fired meats, fresh seafood, tequila, mezcal and agave-forward cocktails.
Spirits, Séances, and Skeptics: Colorado’s Curious History of Talking to the Dead analyzes how performers blend psychology, technology and stagecraft to create “otherworldly” effects. Participate in a demonstration seance at Broderick Bar, a place with its own stories of “spirits and spirits.”
April 6
National Carbonara Day is celebrated at Oliver’s Italian in Greenwood Village with their own take. They even have gluten-free pasta available. Enjoy it with La Casata Negroni or Oliver’s Blood Orange Aperol Spritz. Small plates are available during happy hour from 2-6pm.
April 7
Tavernetta Takeover with MAKfam is a collaborative dinner bringing two cultures together with items like Gochujang Cioppino with Chinese Fried Bread, Milk Bun Bruschetta, XO Shrimp Scampi, Chinese Duck Risotto and Black Sesame Egg Tart with Yuzu Granita. The price is $125/person but beverages, tax and gratuity additional.
World Rugby Nations Cup is coming to Denver in July for the inaugural tournament. Pre-sale tickets are available starting April 7 with general sale tickets opening April 9.
April 8
All Things Burrata at Osteria Marco is the annual five-course celebration of the Italian cow’s milk specialty featuring lobster and burrata salad to tiramisu with sweetened burrata, cocoa and espresso syrup. The dinner is $75/person available through OpenTable.
Annette restaurant welcomes Alice Anderson of Amevive Wines of Santa Barbara, California. For $60+, the prix fixe menu with wine pairings will include a salad, a pasta and a main served as shared plates plus three three-ounce pours of wine from Alice’s spring release. Full table participation is required. Bar snacks and desserts can be ordered a la carte. Choose “Amevive Wines X Annette” through the link. To order from the regular menu instead, wine flights are available for $20, featuring three three-ounce pours.
April 9
CineCHEF highlights “Badass Women Chefs” competing at the kick-off to the Boulder International Film Festival. Participating chiefs include Linda Hampsten Fox of The Bindery, Ariana Rios of Limelight Boulder and Alexandra Stuessi of Pizza Alberico.
Tapping & Pint Night event happens at Boulder Social to celebrate that Boulder Beer Co. is once again brewing there. From 5-6pm, enjoy the legendary Shake Chocolate Porter what has rich aromas of sweet milk chocolate and roasted malt, complemented by coffee-like notes and a chocolate finish.
April 10
Open Mic Night at the Denver Art Society is for amateur or professional performers are welcome to perform comedy, music, poetry, rapping, spoken word or whatever you like.
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel hosts a Masters Swing Suite Party on the rooftop with poolside DJ sets, skyline views and a golf-inspired experience at the hotel’s Topgolf Swing Suite. Sip craft cocktails and enjoy Masters-themed bites from BEZEL, a welcome drink and passed bites upon arrival. A portion of proceeds benefits Children’s Hospital Colorado. Masters-themed outfits are encouraged.
April 11
2026 Denver Travel & Adventure Showis a great way to get information and ideas for your upcoming travel. Talk to the suppliers, get exclusive deals, attend travel seminars and meet Pauline Frommer and Andrew McCarthy. The show is April 11 and 12 at the Colorado Convention Center.
5280 Brunch Event is held in Larimer Square with food and drink from some of Denver’s top restaurants. Expect signature cocktails, a build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar, Mimosa Station and live DJ.
Candlelight Concerts pay tribute to Pink Floyd at The Ritz-Carlton where the music of The Dark Side of the Moon and beyond is reimagined under the glow of candlelight.
Masters Golden Tee Tourney at Stoney’s Bar & Grill combines a Masters watch party with a Golden Tee Tournament hosted by Pins & Aces canned cocktails. Enjoy Masters-themed food and drink, competitions and prizes.
Mini Masters Bar Crawl at Explore Tennyson and its six-stop Masters-themed bar crawl. Check in at Alley Brews Brewery & Coffee Shop for a score card, then hit up each of six location featuring their own unique mini golf hole and optional specialty drink. Complete all six holes to be entered into a grand prize drawing and other perks.
Number Thirty Eight hosts Masters Tournament watch parties April 11 and 12. Enjoy special drinks like Denver Tea Party Hard Tea and cocktails like the Azelea with gin, pineapple juice, lemon juice and grenadine and the Transfusion with vodka, ginger ale, grape juice and lime juice.
April 12
2026 Denver Travel & Adventure Show continues. See April 11.
Bubbles & Thighs with Sean “Formaggi” Rivers at Mizuna. For one night, Formaggi will serve guests his family’s tender, crunchy fried chicken recipe paired with champagne, pops of caviar and other unexpected delights. There are two seatings and the meal is $160/person through OpenTable.
Disco Bunny Drag Bingo Brunch at Osteria Marco is a springy version of their weekly event. Enjoy bottomless brunch cocktails and more for $25/person. Book on OpenTable.
Mamma Mia Drag Brunch at the Denver Improv is an immersive show.
Number Thirty Eight hosts Masters Tournament continues. See April 11.
Editor’s Pick Pro Roe Bake Sale returns to benefit Planned Parenthood. This year, the event returns to Dry Clean Only / Hot Shot Coffee for a morning of pastries, coffee and raffle prizes. The lineup includes more than 32 of the city’s best chef’s bakeries and restaurants. New this year is VIP access with extra perks.
Second Sunday Suppers at Bar Dough is a new monthly dinner series running April through June. Enjoy Italian family-style food, live music and a cozy atmosphere. Each experience is two courses and salad and a rotating main for $35/person, designed to share with parties of 2-4. In April, the entree will be meat and veggie lasagna. Make a reservation on OpenTable.
April 13
Collaboration Art Night is a free night of gathering for creatives to play music, write a poem, paint or play “pass the canvas.”
April 14
Blind Tasting Tuesday is back at Trellis Wine Bar under their canopy. They will be sampling four mystery wines from some of the most legendary UNESCO-recognized wine regions on earth. There’ll be lively group discussion on flavors, aromas and winemaking techniques in the relaxed atmosphere as perfect for a newbie as a seasoned wine drinker.
April 15
Tax Day Carnival combines circus performers, jugglers, neighborhood treats and some education about taxation, held at D3 Arts.
The Magic Rat Film Showcase at The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, provides a special screening of the indie crime thriller ‘Til Harvest Comes, filmed entirely in Greeley, Colorado. Tickets are donation-based, with all proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club Youth Filmmaking Program, supporting the next generation of storytellers in Northern Colorado.
April 16
Adult Spelling Bee: Tax Season Trauma at Adrift has attendees competing for prizes spelling hard tax-related words and more. The event is first come, first served. A two-item minimum is needed to compete, be it cocktails, snacks or both.
The Vault at the Mining Exchange Hotel, curated by Auric Gallery, hosts an artist meet-and-greet of artists Tara Kelley-Cruz and Meghan Wilbar. Both guests and hotel guests can attend and can view the art.
April 17
Spice Trade Brewing Company hosts its Relaunch Party to celebrate the fact that their former GM, Chris Teregis stepping in as CEO helping the business return to its original concept.
Sunset Sessions has its first of the free 12-week Music Happy Hour series. Dance, shop local vendors, go for some giveaways and rotating fun themes. It runs 4-7pm every Friday. Grab a free NA drink. The event is held at the Outpost on Platte.
The Bindery’s April Chef’s Table event is the Feast of The Seven Bulls. It’s six courses with drink pairings, prepared and served by the chefs. The cost is $125/person.
April 18
Ballet Ariel presents their spring production, “Coppelia: The Toymaker’s Doll,” in Denver on April 18 (and in Lakewood on May 3). The comic ballet, with original choreography, has sophisticated undertones of the Pygmalionesque story of a toymaker following in love with his creation.
Editor’s Pick Denver Ramen Fest tickets are on sale now for the April 18 event. Get unlimited ramen samples, unlimited sake, beer, boba and more, plus enjoy live music, DJs and cultural performances. There are two sessions, each with VIP, Early Entry and General Admission levels.
Golden Jubilee Celebration and Fundraiser is a party for The Colorado Choir turning 50, Colorado turning 150 and the U.S. turning 250. Celebrate with entertainment, food and drink, a silent auction and wine pull.
Editor’s Pick Homestead in the Hood Mercantile celebrates its grand opening in Lakewood. Owned by husband-and-wife-team Matt and Sarah McLean, the shop will stock locally sourced goods, groceries, gifts and more with the business’s own hive products featured prominently. The Mercantile is part of The Victor shopping center, a community-oriented area with other small businesses. During the grand opening, 8am-3pm, include live music, BBQ, vendor samples, giveaways and more.
LoHi Spring BAZAAR 2026 includes shopping from local vendors. There will also be a YogaSix Flow session and bottomless mimosas.
TABLAO FIESTA is the Flamenco Denver Annual Fundraiser, held at Flamenco Denver. Tickets include a performance of authentic Spanish Flamenco, a tapas-style dinner and after party to take to the floor.
April 19
Dotsero returns to The Clocktower performing their popular jazz tunes in the cabaret setting.
Hello Spring Artisan Craft & Art Walk at Avanti Food Hall happens every third Sunday in Boulder. Browse handmade goods, art, jewelry, decor and more while enjoying food and drink from the Food Hall’s offerings.
Mutts and Mimosas at Briar Patch is brunch on the patio for a dog-friendly meet and greet and sip bottomless mimosas to benefit PawsCo, a local dog rescue.
Queer Bazaar at Bierstadt Lagerhaus includes vendors, drag performances and Lager. Shop, mingle and support local queer businesses.
Tiki Time with Trader Vince: Vintage Denver at Adrift celebrates Denver’s long tiki culture from The Outrigger and Don the Beachcomber to Tiki Kai, and Hidden Idol. Through storytelling and cocktails, the immersive afternoon explores how these iconic venues shaped Denver’s mid-century tropical escape scene. Tickets are required and space is limited.
April 20
Mile High 420 Festival in Civic Center Park is a ticketed event for those age 21 and up, featuring national performing artists, two stages, unique vendors, experiential zones and food and drink choices.
Monday Munchiez Meal Combo at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard is a combo only available on 4/20 for the price of $4.20. Get a bambino (slider) burger, a small fry and scoop of custard. It’s available in-store, through the app and online ordering. Not available through third party ordering sites.
April 21
Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant debuts new menu additions under the helm of the new general manager, Robert Duran. Honoring the restaurant’s Polynesian-inspired spirit, blended with techniques of coastal and island cooking, look for Island Shrimp Toast, Char Siu Pork Rolls, Tropical Market Salad, Huli-Huli Jerk Chicken Plate, Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles, Chocolate Toffee Kalua Mud Pie, Navy Grog cocktail, and several Punch Bowls serving 2-8.
Cherry Creek Cleanup & Pop-Up partners The Rally Hotel, Topo Designs and Protect Our Rivers for a community-wide cleanup to care for the parks and public spaces in LoDo. That’s followed by a celebratory pop-up of Call Me Pearl inside Topo featuring a signature cocktail and freshly shucked oysters.
April 22 – Earth Day
Earth Day Vegan Dinner at Jill’s Restaurant in Boulder includes a 30-minute cocktail reception with passed appetizers, followed by a four-course menu featuring jackfruit bao, yakisoba noodles, lentil “meatballs” and Bavarian chocolate layer cake. Tickets are $59/person.
Little Man Ice Cream Factory hosts an Earth Day Town Hall in partnership with the Sloan’s Lake Park Foundation. Connect with community, hear what’s happening around the lake and enjoy some ice cream. Registration is required in the link.
Pagosa Springs Earth Day Film Fest celebrates its 20th year. The fundraiser brings award-winning environmental films to Pagosa Springs as part of the Colorado Environmental Film Festival.
Wind-Churned Scoop at Sweet Action Ice Cream celebrates the fact that each of Sweet Action’s shops runs solely on wind energy. Order a scoop of the flavor of your choice at any of their locations.
April 23
Amador Whiskey and Napa Cellars Wine Dinner at Hickory & Ash is a five-course experience featuring Southern-inspired dishes made with California ingredients, paired with wines and whiskeys. The dinner is $150/person inclusive of food, pairings, tax and gratuity.
PEEK is the annual celebration at Dairy Arts Center for Boulder’s artists, cultural leaders and tastemakers. The gala “for the clairvoyant and the curious” is a spellbinding event with live acts and food and drink.
Project Angel Heart’s Dining Out for Life returns. The event is a win-win because diners enjoy a meal from more than 100 participating restaurants and 25% of your check goes directly to Project Angel Heart to provide medically tailored meals to neighbors facing cancer, kidney disease, HIV/AIDs and other severe illnesses.
April 24
Denver Spring Market at Denver Sports Castle runs April 24-26 at the Denver Sports Castle. Shop from more than 90 local makers and enjoy food and immersive bars. On Friday, it’s Spring Date Night with themed cocktails and DJs.
Little Man Ice Cream’s Central Park location opens for the season and will be open weekends-only in the revamped Connie airplane in the Eastbridge Town Center.
Women + Film Festival at Sie Film Center runs April 24-26. Screen more than a dozen features, documentaries and shorts that celebrate female filmmakers as well as stories of women on the screen.
April 25
Brews for Rescues, in Pagosa Springs, is a community beer festival and dog-friendly celebration supporting local rescue, Rugby’s Rescue House. Enjoy more than 80 tasting options, live music, artisan vendors, food trucks and adoptable rescue animals.
Denver Spring Market continues. See April 24.
DJ Brunch Series at The OG. Pair their mimosas with a curated soundtrack and a party atmosphere every select Saturday from 11am-2pm.
Ella Fitzgerald Birthday Celebration at Nocturne welcomes The Louisa Amenda Quintet to celebrate what would have been Ella’s 99th birthday. Enjoy the Denver jazz vocalist and band with a three-course dinner and show reservation. Or book the Ellington Experience for a five-course, chef-selected dinner.
FlyteCo Tower kicks off patio season from 2-5 with a best-dressed dog contest, local pet vendors, free treats and samples, giveaways and adoptable rescue pups. The first 15 guests with dogs at 2pm get a complimentary drink courtesy of Sploot Veterinary Care.
Editor’s Pick La Primavera Festival: A Celebration of Spring is held at the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Marjorie Park and is inspired by the Gaelic Beltane tradition and European May Day festivities. There will be food, live music, Maypole fold dancing, flower crown craft stations, yard games and art-themed scavenger hunt. Tickets include beverages or concession items.
We’re Going, Are You? Olive & Finch Golden Triangle is the newest location with signature dinner menu items and fun, neighborhood vibe. To celebrate, there will be a grand opening weekend, April 25 (The Grand Reveal) & 26 (Beats, Brunch & Mimosas) with celebrated DJs, live painting by artist Tatiana Cullen and complimentary toasts. On April 27, the Mayor will host a ribbon-cutting at noon.
RMASC Night Market, hosted by the Rocky Mountain AANHPI Student Coalition and sponsored by Mile High Asian Food Week and others, is a night of cultural arts and crafts led by Denver metro high school students. It serves as a preview of Mile High Asian Food Week to give a taste of what’s to come April 26-May 3. Food and beverages will be available to purchase from ADOBO, Mama Kim Malaysian Fusion, Now Pho, Sweet Thu’th Desserts and others.
Women + Film Festival continues. See April 24.
April 26
Cacao Ceremony at Hudson Gardens features ceremonial-grade cacao enjoyed in community to nourish emotional and physical well-being, followed by a mini sound bath, movement practices and creative rituals.
DISCOUNT CODE: Colorado Wine Walk celebrates its first of three events in 2026. Meet the people behind Colorado’s varied wine scene, taste a variety of wine, enjoy food and live music and purchase bottles of wines you discover the love. Be sure to use code IGTD10 at checkout for $10 off tickets of all levels.
Denver Spring Market continues. See April 24.
Been there, loved that Django Jingles – Jazz Manouche & More with Marion Powers is an evening of “gypsy jazz” with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra that pays tribute to the legendary Django Reinhardt, a Romani guitarist known for his use of the Selmer-Maccaferri guitar, and Stéphane Grappelli, a French swing violinist. The event happens at the Lakewood Cultural Center.
Olive & Finch Golden Triangle Grand Opening festivities continues. See April 25.
Simmer Down Sunday at Ratio Beer features Mile High SKA DJs spinning tunes on the patio.
Wellness Counter, a premium Japanese sushi and chef’s tasting experience may be opening May 7 in Boulder but the owners will be participating in Mile High Asian Food Week offering guests a sneak peek, giving a complimentary Sago Brûlée with their meal.
Women + Film Festival continues. See April 24.
April 27
Starbird Chicken opens its second Colorado location. This one, in Castle Rock, celebrates with free food for its grand opening, including a first taste of their signature crispy chicken and globally inspired sauces. The event begins at 5pm with a live DJ, temporary tattoo stations and giveaways.
April 28
Escape to Sonoma with a four-course dinner at Urban Farmer Dinner in collaboration with Jordan Winery. Each course will be prepared with one of Jordan’s iconic varietals including a chardonnay, a cabernet sauvignon and a sparkling wine. The price is $175/person which includes sales tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required.
Jack’s Modern Steakhouse Lone Tree reopens following the electrical fire that shut it down just days after it had opened in January. Go in for an all-Wagyu steak program and dry-aged seafood, a Wagyu of Pork entree, cocktail program and more.
April 29
Colorado Pint Day will feature more than 215 member breweries from across Colorado. Participating breweries will sell limited edition collectible pint glasses with $1 from every glass going directly to the Colorado Brewers Guild’s mission of promoting, protecting, and propelling its members through advocacy, education, and public awareness. See the glass and learn more in the link.
Women at Work: Celebrating Women in Trades & Technical Careers supports the students and programs of Emily Griffith Technical College honoring women who are building Colorado’s future in skilled trades, health care, and technical fields. The event has sold out the past three years.
April 30
Odd Rabbit opens in Boulder. The restaurant is the creation of the Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning glo Noodle House. The restaurant serves pickled crab claws, fish sauce caramel chicken wings, a double cheeseburger with miso mayo and pepper jelly, nigiri, hand rolls, ramen and a creative bar program.
Oyster Shell Painting Class at Blue Island Oyster Bar is a Mother’s Day event in which guests create a beautiful keepsake using real oyster shells while enjoying drinks and a relaxed evening.
The Tight Five: Standup Comedy Showcase with Noah Gardenswartz is an evening of emerging comedians doing five minutes of original material developed during an eight-week comedy writing program. That’s before Gardenswartz, a Denver native and acclaimed comedian, takes the stage. The event is for ages 18+ with tickets on a sliding scale of $20-$36.
-Curated by Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor, InGoodTasteDenver.com
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