What’s In Good Taste in April

April is our favorite month. They grey-beigeness of winter is past and, even when we get a dumping of snow, it can’t keep the leaves and flowers from coming. It’s so full of optimism! The In Good Taste Denver team is more than optimistic – we’re completely confident – that you’re going to find our What’s In Good Taste in April roundup to be blooming with fun food, drink, arts, and culture happenings. Let’s spring forth!

See the classics “An American in Paris” and “Appalachian Spring” performed by Colorado’s own Ballet Ariel. “An American in Paris” combines Gershwin’s sweeping music with the story of a young American woman’s first visit to Paris where she is transformed by the romantic city. “Appalachian Spring” depicts the wedding day at a Pennsylvania farmhouse in the early 20th century where the couple goes through a range of emotions. Select dances from “Le Corsaire” will also be performed about a love story during the Ottoman Empire. Performances are April 13 in Denver and April 27-28 in Lakewood. For tickets visit www.BalletAriel.org.

Scenes from Ballet Ariel’s spring performance as part of their Silver Anniversary season. Photos courtesy of Ballet Ariel.

Hear our Editor’s Picks for the best of April’s list, above.

Ongoing Events In Good Taste in April:

News 12th Annual Lake Dillon Beer Festival tickets are on sale now for the June 15 event. Enjoy views of the Rockies, tunes and craft beer from more than 20 Colorado craft breweries.

 

Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Four-Piece Box from Temper Chocolates is in honor of Renaissance Part II/Cowboy Carter. The Beyonce-themed treats include the Queen Bey, Crazy in Love, Single Ladies and Texas Hold ‘Em chocolates. Stay tuned for a Tortured Poets Department-themed Taylor Swift box for her April 19 album release.

News BrewDog USA has announced its newest location in Denver in RiNo, opening this spring. They’ll have an experimental brew kit, taproom, spacious patio with firepit connected to a dog park. The interior will feature wood-beam ceilings with the historic feel of the glass-blowing workshop that was previously in the spot.

BurnDown has new seasonal food, cocktail and mocktail menus. Examples include Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Southwest Chicken Wrap, Cauliflower & Mushroom Orecchiette and a cookie skillet for dessert. Drinks include the Spray Tan Cocktail, Adult Swim and Buzz in the Honeycomb.

Cattivella has new spring menu items including a Primavera Pizza with basil, asparagus, peas, artichoke, zucchini and more; Lumache Pasta with Pan-Seared Striped Bass; and Zucchini Fritti.

Central City Opera’s 2024 Festival tickets are on sale now. The season runs June 29-August 4 and includes The Pirates of Penzance, The Girl of the Golden West and Street Scene.

Chuy’s Tex-Mex Totality, April 6-8, offers three days of deals inspired by the solar eclipse. That includes the Eclipse ‘Rita, $5 Chips ‘n’ Dips all day and a $15 Dark Side of the Spoon parody shirt. 

Classic Cocktail Experiences at The Cruise Room happen April 2 and 14. Learn the art of crafting the perfect cocktail from the pros and then drink what you’ve learned. Registration is required.

Deep Roots WInery and Bistro Comedy Nights are every Tuesday. Cheer on Mental Gelato’s talented group for open mic night. 

Denver Makers Market runs on three dates in April, at three locations: April 6 in Denver, April 7 in Aurora and April 20 in Littleton. Shop local crafters, artisans and small businesses plus partake of food trucks and music. 

PROMO CODE ALERT! Drink Red Wear Red tickets are on sale now for the May 30 event to support restaurant workers. Dress in your best red attire, from funky to formal, enjoying endless bites from 20 of Denver’s top restaurants plus all-you-can-drink wine, cocktail, beer and n/a drinks while enjoying an al fresco party at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Use our promo code IGTD24 for 10% off any VIP or GA ticket! 

News Emilia is the name of the restaurant opening in RiNo in 2025 from the proprietors of Restaurant Olivia. Emilia will represent an ode to the cuisine of various regions of Italy. Co-owners Chef Ty Leon, Austin Carson and Heather Morrison are collaborating on this project.

Been There, Loved That Fat Sully’s has some new menu items to try including these that we can personally recommend: wings, Arugula salad with fried artichokes on top, Chicken Bacon Ranch salad with buttermilk fried chicken and house-made biscuit croutons. They also have chicken tenders and a great smash burger. Don’t miss the hard-to-eat but yummy ice cream sandwich.

Fried Chicken Mondays and Surprise Beer Release at Spice Trade Brewery + Kitchen starts this month with a new tradition. They’ll sell fried chicken buckets and other Southern-inspired pairings and a new beer. For April 1, they are bringing back The Nashville Hot Chicken Ale for one day only. 

News High Country, sister restaurant to Gemini, is opening in Boulder in April. Located in the former Hapa Sushi space on pearl street, it will be an easy place to stop in for lunch, dinner or late-night. Look for dishes including Car Camper Cheese Fries, Bonanza Brisket and a Mile High Burger.

News High Point Creamery opens a new location in the Central Park neighborhood. We got a sneak peek and the decor is colorful and very happy.

News Keystone Festival tickets are available for a summer of fun including the Bacon and Bourbon Festival, Wine and Jazz Festival and Oktoberfest. 

News La Famille Bakery by Maison Kayser Paris has opened inside a King Soopers in Castle Rock. It’s the only location in the U.S. and all of the dough and bread is made in Paris and flown to King Soopers. I don’t know quite why that is necessary in life here in Colorado but I’m happy about it.

News Little Man Ice Cream at Central Park is open for the season every Friday, Saturday and Sunday under the wing of the “Connie” aircraft in the Eastbridge Town Center. Enjoy flavors and treats inspired by 1950s era flight like the Red Eye with espresso grounds, Turbulence with marshmallow and chocolate charcoal ice cream and their Baked Alaska Pop topped with flambeed meringue.

Mile High Asian Food Week runs April 28 – May 4. It’s a culinary celebration of Colorado’s growing Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) food scene. Perks include special discounts, secret menu items and specialty menus. Participants include Asian House of Pastries, The Enchanted Oven, Roll It Up Sushi, and Sesame Sandwiches.

MJ plays at the Buell Theatre April 10-28. It’s a daring glimpse into the early life of Michael Jackson, framed around the filming of a documentary as he prepares for his 1992 Dangerous Tour. It’ll make you think as well as dance in your seats. Stay tuned for our upcoming review.

National Ramen Day is April 4 but throughout the month, Osaka Ramen is celebrating with their own spin on the trendy Spicy Carbonara Ramen. The bowl includes spicy pork, tomato paste, bacon, chicken soup, parmesan, basil, egg, and marinated grape tomatoes. It’s available all month long.   

Noble Riot is turning 5 and is celebrating with drink deals, select $5 glasses and educational opportunities from April 3-7. Look for the launch of Oenological Residencies that focuses on different wine regions, grapes, and wine styles for eight weeks at a time. 

Rattlebrain Productions presents three shows in three weeks, April 4-20. See “Spackle the Crack,” “Ruby and Price Start a Cult,” and “H@PPYVILLE.” Visit the website for dates and details on each production.

Sunday Cocktail Series begins April 7 at Dry Land Distillers. Partake of unique, house-made cocktails and creative small plates. The Distillers recently acquired a retail food license so they can prepare food on-site. Sundays will showcase their Slow Food approach with local, seasonable ingredients with a focus on sustainability.

Support World Central Kitchen April 15-May 12 when Leven Deli Co joins Benevolent Spirits Campaign with a new spring cocktail, the TLC featuring fresh-pressed lemon and carrot juice with a touch of turmeric, mixed with the guest’s choice of spirit or soda. Leven will donate $1 of each drink to WCK.

Two Moons Music Hall has officially opened, with a live music venue and light food menu and elevated cocktails. The 4,000-square-foot space offers live entertainment six nights a week from local and independent artists of various genres. The majority of the events are walk-in genre nights as opposed to ticketed events.

Urban Bush Women comes to Colorado with shows in Fort Collins on April 9 and in Denver on April 12. In its 40th season the award-winning Black women-led theatrical dance company and social activism ensemble presents the Legacy + Lineage + Liberation tour.

News Vail Wine Classic tickets are on sale now for the August 8-11 event. Enjoy all-inclusive grand tastings, reserve bottles, Somm-led wine seminars, wine hikes, paired lunches and dinners. 

Viva Abejas, which means “long live bees in Spanish,” is interpreted in a culinary way at Toro and Tamayo restaurants. With a bee-centric menu (think bee pollen and honey), a portion of its proceeds being donated to The World Bee Project who help save bee populations around the world.    

Viva Abejas at Stoke & Rye takes Chef Sandoval’s program to Avon where a special cocktail and dessert will be served, celebrating Chef’s new book, “Viva Abejas,” published last year in both English and Spanish as a study in sustainability and the food cycle for early readers. 

Dated Events In Good Taste in April:

April 1
Two Truths & a Lie Mixology experience is an April Fools’ Day-themed cocktail class at B&GC, an underground bar. Get a step-by-step process for creating and learning three unique drinks. Tickets include two cocktails and one mocktail plus light bites.

April 2
Omakase Night menu featuring six dishes from Chef Peter Ho at OAK at Fourteenth includes Fried Tofu with okra, cherry tomato and honey ponzu; Bamboo Leaf-Wrapped Smoked Salmon Anago Sushi; and Green Tea-Marinated Duck. 

April 3
Taste of Vail, running April 3-6, with daily events, wine seminars, wine dinners, spring skiing and renowned guest chefs from the U.S. and Mexico preparing delicious food. 

Last Call at the Aardvark, presented by Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, is an exclusive staged reading of the play by Paul Stroili, to support the Denver Actors Fund. The show, which takes place in 1935 covers what can happen when one bad joke ruins everything.

April 4
Denver Auto Show has both domestic and imported vehicles you can get up close to, seeing the latest in technologies and designs. There’ll also be scooters and electric vehicles.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop celebrates National Burrito Day with a deal to buy one burrito and get one free for later with rewards points. Must be a Rewards member to redeem. The offer is good for April 5-30 with any $5 purchase.

April 5 (Rockies Home Opener)
4th Annual Opening Day Cookout at Citizen Rail serves up brats with purple sauerkraut for $10 and a special purple cocktail, the Walk Off Wonder for $14.

Dining in the Dark at The Fort has a four-course “secret” prix-fixe menu with either lighter fare or a heavier meal with game meat.

First Friday Pop-Up Art Show at The Source is a curated collection featuring Denver artists and live acoustic music. Dine on cocktails and plates from Source purveyors.

Game Day on the Block is a three-day celebration of baseball. Running April 5-7, Dairy Block will host live music, art installations, and food and drink specials by Westbound & Down, Poka Lola Social Club, Kachina Airstream, Seven Grand and others. 

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar LoDo opens early at 11am and runs happy hour through 5pm. They’ll have a specialty menu including a gumbo-topped hot dog, Jax Sea Dog (with crab meat) and a Purple Wave Cocktail.

Mile High Spirits celebrates Opening Day April 5-7 with food, music, free Slugger shots and other festivities that vary by date.

Opening Day Rooftop Party at Los Chingones’ RiNo location is an all-day celebration including a Denver Beer Co tap takeover, food and drink specials. 

Patio Party at Terminal Bar starts at 10am with a live DJ, food and drink specials, a visit from Rockies mascot Dinger, face painting, photo booth and more. 

Queen City Collective Coffee opens at the Town Hall Collaborative, a woman-owned cocktail bar and gathering space. Starting at 6:30am, the first 50 guests get a $1 drop card for life. Get to know them through the evening into First Friday Art Work on Santa Fe. 

Rockies Opening Day Brunch at Urban Farmer Denver has elevated twists on classic ranch breakfast dishes like Pork Belly & Green Chili Benedict, Farm Waffles, Steak & Eggs and Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

Rockies Opening Day Specials at Jax Fish House in LoDo include gumbo-topped hot dog, crab cake sliders, deep-fried Jax peanuts and a Purple Wave Cocktail. 

The Post Chicken & Beer LoHi extends its happy hour deals from noon-to-close for all Rockies home games. So plan for $6 fried chicken biscuit sliders, $1.50 deviled eggs, Post beer flights for $10 and shareable 42-ounce Big Fun Drinks.

WeldWerks Brewing Company is turning nine and the brewery has a fun-filled weekend planned for April 5-7. There’ll be two Medianoche releases, brewery tour, Sunday Brunch and The Tramp About menu takeover. 

Yardbird Table & Bar starts Home Opener festivities starting at 11am on their front patio with a watch party, backyard games and a specialty menu including Mini Dogs with Smoked Sausage, Fried Chicken Sandwiches or Buckets, a House Hickory Smoked Pork Sandwich and more. Wear your Rockies gear and get a complimentary cocktail from the specialty menu.

April 6
5-Star Dinner at SAME Cafe, presented by Chef Kim and her team from Kramerica Gives. This event is free to attend and will function in their usual “pay what you can” and volunteer model. Reserve your tickets here. 

Made By Us Market is collaborating with The Denver Central Market for a “visionary village” market event highlighting local venues, artists, small businesses and DJs. The event is free but RSVP’s are encouraged. The event will happen the first Saturday of every month.

Penny Admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art means Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny.

Spring Bash + Splash: 90s Retro Bash in Winter Park includes a live concert from Ninety Percent 90s, the High Fives Retro Shred-A-Thon, a costume contest and 90s pop-up stocked with snacks, free haircuts and more. 

Opera on Tap – The Bard at the Bar Featuring Shakesbeer happens at Brewability. Enjoy a night of comic and tragic words and song to celebrate Will’s 460th birthday. 

The Easy Vegan, a Food Network-winning vegan pop-up debuts its veggie hotdog concept, “Other Dog” at Town Hall Collaborative. The grand opening is from 12-4pm, featuring balloon animals, flash tattoos, a vendor market and food and drink. 

April 10 (Pint Day)
An Evening of Laughs is a fundraising gala with the Denver Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant to benefit The Colorado Choir. Tickets include stand-up comedy, food and drink, a wine pull and silent auction.

Colorado Pint Day is a popular fundraiser in which $1 of each pint glass sold at participating breweries is donated to the Colorado Brewers Guild. The organization supports local, independent craft beer through the mission of promoting, protecting and propelling members through advocacy, education and public awareness.

Colorado Pint Day starts earlier than anywhere else in the state at 7am at FlyteCoBrewing for beer at sunrise. Get a pint glass for $3 with purchase of a beer.

Pint Day at Spice Trade Brewery will be selling special pint glasses (while supplies last) with $1 per pint going towards the Colorado Brewers Guild.

April 11
PEEK “Carnival of Dreams” is the annual fundraising gala for Dairy Arts Center. Experience a series of immersive arts experiences featuring contemporary circus performance from Denver’s Circus Foundry, magic, dance, theater and live music from DeVotchka’s Tom Hagerman & Friends.

April 12
Lob Denver is open and ready to play with you. The mashup of bocce and golf has arrived downtown for social gaming. No prior experience is required. While playing (someone will explain how), enjoy shareable snacks, entrees, cocktails, local brews and wines. 

April 13
Panzano Cooking Class featuring pasta-making and whole animal butchery to include rabbit ravioli, seared rabbit loin, English pea and charred spring onion gremolata.

Pollinator Party at The Orchard Town Center helps educate Denver locals on how to save the bees. Hear experts from the Butterfly Pavilion present “Bring the Bugs Back,” with insights on attracting pollinators to at-home gardens while creating an ideal ecosystem for them. 

Tennis Champions celebration event at City Park Tennis Courts celebrates the success of the initiative that has provided new upgrades to the tennis courts at the park, also kicking off the 2024 tennis season. Why does this matter? The Denver/Boulder region leads the nation in tennis league participation but there currently aren’t enough tennis courts to support the games played in our state.

April 14
We’re going, are you? Colorado Wine Walk at the Dairy Block in Denver brings together a wide variety of small Colorado wineries, both from the city and the Western Slope. Enjoy samples, special purchases, food, live music, a seminar and fun vibe. Bonus, use our discount promo code VIP5 toward VIP tickets! Click the bar below to learn more.
We’re going, are you? Pro Roe Bake Sale at The Infinite Monkey Theorem brings together local chefs, bakeries and restaurants once again, to benefit Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. Tickets start at $5 each to purchase baked goods and cans of wine using tickets. Raffle tickets are available to win restaurant gift cards and special merchandise. Look forward to goodies from Black Box Bakery, Noisette, Rosenberg’s Bagels and more.

Taste of Pearl in downtown Boulder explores the culinary arts scene. Sample from wines and distilleries while visiting galleries and boutiques. 

April 16
News TAG Burger Bar opens in the Central Park neighborhood inside the Eastbridge Town Center. The restaurant, which serves burgers of course plus fish, rotisserie chicken, salads and more, joins other Chef Troy Guard restaurants in Eastbridge, HashTag and Los Chingones.

April 17
Beyond the Runway with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, founder and CEO of Another Tomorrow, and Karla Martinez de Salad, head of editorial content for Vogue Mexico and Latin America. The two will have a conversation about the intersection of art and fashion at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: “Fronteras” at the Lakewood Cultural Center highlights the interplay between dancers and musicians. The show runs April 17 and 18.

Guard and Grace celebrates 10 years with an anniversary party featuring 15 small bites crafted by 15 renowned Denver chefs like Alex Sidel, Lon Symensma and Jennifer Jasinski, plus guest bartenders and support for charity partner, Roundup River Ranch Culinary.

Taylor-oke is a Taylor Swift-centric karaoke session at Denver Milk Market. Sip Eras-inspired cocktails including an “1989” lavender lemon glitter shot. 

April 18
30th Annual Dining Out for Life by Project Angel Heart has participating restaurants donating 25% of your bill to help provide meals for neighbors with severe illness. 

High Point Creamery opens their newest location in the Central Park neighborhood. To celebrate, they are giving away a free single scoop to people who come to new spot. Normal hours start on Saturday.

Taylor’s Version Trivia with Geeks Who Drink at Denver Milk Market offers food and drink specials, and prizes for showing off how much you know about Taylor Swift. 

The One Gala is a celebration of Colorado Ballet’s 63rd season. Enjoy cocktails, a live auction, dinner, dancing and ballet presentation.

April 19
BrewDog Denver opens in RiNo at 12pm. Look for an experimental brewkit, taproom and patio. They’ll pour 30 taps of BrewDog and other Colorado breweries plus a food menu with burgers, wings and exclusive Mondragon family recipe tacos.

April 20
4.20 Specials at Steuben’s address those munchies and dry mouth with Mello Mules, Froot Loop Martinis, Pizza Grilled Cheese, Dill Pickle Wings, Everything But the Pot Brownies and Baklava “Blunts.” The menu is available for one day only, dine in or takeout.

Arvada BEER FEST – 90s Party is a 21+ ticketed outdoor event that includes unlimited sampling from more than 15 local breweries, cideries, distilleries and canned cocktails. There’ll also be food stalls, a 90s dance party and costume contest, with live entertainment. 

Don’t Tell Comedy Show features a line-up of great local and nationally-touring talent. 

High Point Creamery celebrates 4/20 with a special deal of four points for $20 at all of their locations. 

Project Green: West Coast Indiana Pale Ale being released as a partnership between Breckenridge Brewery and Protect Our Rivers. They are hosting community conservation clean-ups from 10am-noon at three locations with a meetup party for all volunteers at Breck Brewery afterword. 

Puppy Yoga at The Source is partnering with Lifeline Puppy Rescue to host a community yoga class led by Julianne Rodriguez featuring adorable puppies available for adoption. Advance registration is required.

April 21
Makerspace Workshop: Grow Your Own Food takes a deep dive into food production as local farmers Paul and Chelsie Fleischer share what they’ve learned growing food. The class covers varieties of veggies that grow well in this region. 

April 22 – Earth Day
Earth Day Vegan Dinner at Jill’s features a chef-curated prix-fixe menu. There’ll be a 30-minute cocktail reception with passed appetizers followed by a three-course dinner at communal-style tables. 

Restaurant Olivia is hosting a neighborhood recycling event with The Happy Beetle, a locally-based business that properly disposes of hard-to-recycle waste.

Snooze A.M. Eatery continues its annual One Tree One Snoozer Earth Day tradition, planting one tree for every MySnooze Bennyfits loyalty program member who dines in-restaurant or online at any of their locations on Earth Day. 

April 24
A Celebration of Women in Trades event highlights Emily Griffith programs that empower students and gives them the skills to pursue lucrative careers. Enjoy varied cuisine from tasting stations prepared by students, alumni and local restaurants. Funds raised benefit Emily Griffith Foundation and Emily Griffith Technical College.

Breakfast For Lunch Event with Colorado Egg Producers at SAME Cafe includes made-to-order omelets (choice of meat and veggies or Vegan frittata), muffins, fruit salad (gf), toast (gfo,vo), and homefries (gf, v). The organization provides cruelty-free eggs to Colorado residents.

Collaborative Whiskey Tasting Experience at Local Jones lets attendees savor fine whiskeys from Locke & Co at an on-site tasting. 

Wines Under the Sea at the Downtown Aquarium brings wines from the Pacific Northwest for a wine tasting. There will also be appetizers, desserts and live entertainment along with visits from the Aquarium’s animals.

April 25
54thirty Rooftop Bar Season Kick-Off Party includes DJ Manos and new menu items. Because this is an open-air bar, the event (and every evening there) are weather permitting.

Bubbles & Bling at Trellis Wine Bar includes the pouring of a sparkling wine special as Sparkling Alchemy permanent jewelry purveyors sell custom-fit jewelry.

C Burger will have a pop-up on the patio of Corrida April 25-26 from 11am-1:30pm. Pre-order via Toast to pick up lunch to go or enjoy on the patio. This is in advance of C Burger’s new location in Boulder coming soon.

Diamonds in the Ruff: Disco InFURno is a fun fundraiser to support the work of Freedom Service Dogs. Enjoy food stations, a silent disco, auction, the chance to meet the dogs and their clients and a chance to win a diamond. 

April 26
Pancho & Jane, a new taco spot with a rebellious twist in Golden is hosting a sneak peek of their new restaurant which opens in June. The pre-launch party is from 5-8pm at Truck Eddy, The Eddy Taproom & Hotel’s food truck. They’ll be serving up tacos and margaritas.

The Durango Wine Experience, April 26-27, features hundreds of wines and Colorado spirits along with Durango’s finest restaurants showcasing their cuisines.

The Full Monty kicks off at the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center and runs through June 2. The 10-time Tony Award nominee musical is based on the cult-classic film about six unemployed steelworkers who decide to put on a one-night-only strip show to raise quick cash.

The Road to Lethe by Jeffrey Neuman, produced by Benchmark Theatre is a theatrical retelling of “The Judgement of Paris,” one of the most infamous stories of Greek mythology. The production runs April 26-May 18.

April 27
Alice + Kate opens in Castle Pines, offering handmade chocolates, caramels and macarons inspired by family recipes. It’s also the place to purchase unique gifts and products that support local, women-owned vendors. Look for unique, creative flavors of each treat.

Central City Opera is presenting two festival previews. The first is free and is in Central City. The second is at The Muse in Lafayette and costs $15. 

Cerveceria Colorado’s Sixth Anniversary Fiesta honors traditions, cuisine and culture of Mexico through craft beers, art, entertainment and food. One of our favorite bands, Los Mocochetes will perform and there’ll be Pinata Making by Curious Paper and Food by El Reyna del Sur.

Elitch Gardens Opening Day, celebrating its 134th year of operation. Enjoy coasters, KiddieLand, the wet ‘n wild water park, concerts including La Septima Banda, fireworks displays, Dive-In Movies and, of course, all the rides.

Paint & Sip: Spring Floral Watercolor Workshop, taught by Jessica Fraser of Baby Jess Art, is a relaxed workshop using watercolor palettes and pens on cotton rag paper. All skill levels are welcome. Fee includes a complimentary mimosa.

Parkside Eatery Spring Block Party is the first annual event. Open to all ages, there’ll be live music, BINGO, bar games, beer, Kid’s Corner with Face Painting, food and more.

Spring BAZAAR in Wheat Ridge at Gold’s Marketplace features more than 80 makers, a market bar, live DJ and food trucks. 

Spring Fling DJ Brunch at Le Bilboquet brings tunes by DJ Trent plus classic French fare, drinks, Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne and more 

We’re going, are you? The Big Stir, presented by Les Dames d’Escoffier Colorado is an annual festival honoring women making an impact in Colorado’s food, beverage and hospitality industries. The interactive event features wine, spirits and food tastings from Leadership Award winners and sponsors. There will also be seminars, a drag queen comedy set, tai chi demonstration and intro to medicinal mushrooms. 

West Denver Brewery Bike Loop happens the last Saturday of the month. Bike the mapped out loop between WestFax, Joyride, Hogshead, Oasis and Seedstock in a group ride. Receive $1 off a small pour and get a stamp on a card. Get a free pint upon completion to enjoy in the future.

April 28
Día del Niño (Day of the Child) is the 22nd annual celebration at The Denver Art Museum honoring children around the world. There’ll be art experiences, live dance and music by international and local artists, hands-on activities and free admission at DAM and neighboring museums. 

Mile High Asian Food Week at Olive & Finch has specials running through May 4 including Sticky Ribs, Buddha Bowl, Saigon Sammie, and Hanoi Dreams cocktail.

Queer Seder for Passover is led by local Rabbis and LGBTQIA+ leadership. The event mixes Passover traditions, relevant readings, songs, and prayers to celebrate the hard-fought freedom our LGBTQIA+ community progress and goals to come.

April 30
Italian Wines 101 is one of Oliver’s Negroni Bar’s Vino on the Terrace events held the last Tuesday of every month. Tickets include 10+ wines to taste and learn about, small bits, Italian cocktail tastings by Campari & Aperol and music by DJ Fabio. Stay for dinner and enjoy 10% off with ticket purchase. 

Upcoming Events In Good Taste:

Spring – Sacred Society wellness retreat and cafe opens

May 1 – SeriesFest runs May 1-5

May 4 – City Park Farmers Market opens early

May 11 – Wine Spectator’s annual Grand Tour comes to Denver for the first time.

May 24-27 – Boulder Creek Festival

June 14 – WhiskyX

June 15 – Le Diner en Blanc