June is busting out at the seams! Between all of the festivals, concert series, Pride Month activities, and Father’s Day happenings, it’s jam packed. So much so, in fact, that we’ve published a separate Father’s Day roundup, with things to do and gift ideas. And to help you spot all of the Pride Month activities at a glance, look for PRIDE at the start of those events. Big thanks and hearty congratulations to the sponsor of What’s In Good Taste in June, Marczyk Fine Foods, celebrating a big anniversary. Learn more about them, below, and be sure to listen to the podcast conversation we had with the owner – you’ll never look at food shopping the same way again.
Happy 20 years to Marczyk Fine Foods, our gracious sponsor of What’s In Good Taste in June! Marczyk’s sources “not everything, just everything you need”: great ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For 20 years they have provided Denver home cooks and fashionable foodies with delicious and sustainably raised meats from Niman Ranch, fresh seafood, local produce, cheeses and charcuterie, and grocery items from all across the globe. With two urban locations in Denver, a third opening in Westminster, and a deli at DIA in the works, Marczyk Fine Foods is the place to go for made-to-order sandwiches, Marczyk scratch-made breads, ice cream, dinners, and more. Check out their truly informative (great tips!) website and visit their locations. Shopping there is like a fun field trip, even when you’re just picking up some essentials and something for dinner. Learn more about their 20-year history in this video. You’ll understand why they were recently inducted into the Small Business Administration Hall of Fame!
Ongoing Events In Good Taste in June
All’s Well That Ends Well, described as a “smart, sexy coming-of-age romp set in elegant 1950s France,” by William Shakespeare, is performed in Boulder June 18-Aug. 6.
An Evening at Gatsby’s, running June 10-11 and 17-18, immerses the audience into a Roaring 20’s, over-the-top interactive party at the Gatsby Mansion. Move around the rooms of the mansion, gathering clues, enjoying drinks, and meeting with performers.
Avanti Presents: Summer Movie Series happens Thursdays at Avanti F and B. June’s movies include Dazed and Confused, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Almost Famous.
Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series at Backcountry Base Camp in Littleton, running June 3-Sept. 1, shows cinema favorites on the giant screen in their open-air theater. Proceeds benefit the Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund.
Better Buzz Yoga at The Ramble Hotel runs June 4, 11, 18 and 25. In the all-levels class, attendees are guided through both flowing and held postures to find balance, generate heat, and build strength. The class fee includes a mimosa, and orange juice or coffee.
BBQ Brisket Burger & Orange Creamsicle Milkshake is available at Slater’s 50/50 Denver for the month of June. Make it boozy by adding North 44 Nectarine Vodka.
Bingo at Roger’s combines booze and bingo every Saturday. Get brunch from one of the Edgewater Public Market vendors, then head to Roger’s for playing and prizes.
Blanco Cocina and Cantina has launched Blanco To Go Cocktails for Summer. Options include Blanco’s Perfect Margarita, Spicy Skinny Margarita, and Blackberry Elderflower Sangria. They’ve also launched weekend brunch so check that out too.
Cherry Creek Al Fresco – A Food & Wine Event (formerly Cherry Creek North Food & Wine) tickets are on sale now for the Aug. 17-20 event featuring culinary experiences with 20 restaurants and 20 wine and spirit partners.
Citizen Rail has new items on the menu reflecting the best produce in season. Examples are Oak Smoked Eggplant Tortellini, Hickory Grilled Pork Loin, Dutch Baby Pancake, and more.
City Park Jazz is back spanning 10 Sunday evenings starting June 5. The music covers a variety of genres including jazz. We’ve been going since it started in 1986 and count it among our favorite things to do in Denver. Bring a picnic or get dinner from one of many food trucks.
Civic Center EATS, MOVES, and SPARKLES are three programs bringing life and fun to the historic park in the heart of downtown. Check out their website for all of their activities.
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts has a series of summer workshops that include Beef Subprimal for BBQ fans, Culinary Date Night: Modern American, and a Cocktail class collaboration with Leopold Brothers.
Corrida has launched live music during its Sunday brunch service. The brunch menu features sharable sweet and savory items plus an array of drinks. DJ Plaid Hawaii will spin “tropidelic” live sets every Sunday from 11am-2pm. Enjoy the fresh air from the new retractable accordion door separating the main dining room from the outdoor patio.
Culinary Tour of Spain menu spotlights the Canary Islands this month at Corrida. The $55 three-course, regionally-focused tasting menu with optional wine pairings, is on Monday nights only.
Dear Evan Hansen, the touring Broadway show, plays at the Buell Theatre through June 5. Denver launched the national tour back in 2018. In addition to regular tickets, there will also be a digital lottery for all performances. Learn more, here. Read our review of Dear Evan Hansen on In Good Taste Denver.
DJ @ Denver Central Market has live DJs every Friday in June. Grab a cocktail from Curio, split a Vero pizza with someone worthy and finish off with ice cream from High Point.
Federales has launched a new brunch menu that includes Chilaquiles, Churro French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, a Breakfast Steak Bowl and others.
Frank Lloyd Wright: Inside the Walls, features decorative art objects from Kirkland Museum’s permanent collection that were design by Wright for 11 architectural projects over 50 years.
Humboldt Kitchen & Bar’s Executive Chef Luke Enockson has created an updated menu playing off seasonal goodies from cocktails to food. Examples include Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits & Gravy, Veggie Green Chili Omelet, French Toast, Bourbon BBQ St. Louis Ribs, and more.
PRIDE – Infinite Monkey Theorem launches a “Drink with Pride” 2021 Cab Sauv for June, available in the taproom. The $35 bottle will donate 10% of the proceeds to The Center on Colfax. Bundle a bottle and the June 21 Rowdy Poppy flower crown class for $90. Preorder here and pick up June 24-26.
Jazz Fridays at Factory Fashion Champagne Bar features weekly jazz performances by emerging and independent Colorado jazz artists. There is no cover.
Jill’s Restaurant in the St. Julien Hotel, has launched new lunch and dinner menus. Look for Korean-Sesame Wings, Snake River Wagyu Burger, and Crispy Eggplant Sandwich among the lunch offerings. And Roasted Crystal Valley ½ Chicken or Petit Filet Au Poivre at dinner.
Keeping It Cool is the lineup Dazzle Jazz has planned with a strong Blues influence presented by Colorado artists mixed with national tours. Get the full lineup in the link.
Lobster Riot Wednesdays start June 1 at Blue Island Oyster Bar with $25 Lobster Rolls at lunch and $30 1-lb steamed lobsters all day, both served with fries and slaw.
LUKI Brewery has a busy month planned with weekly Beer Education sessions, a Sip ‘n Stitch (knitting or crocheting) evening, a touring stand-up comedy show, and a Spent Grain Bake-Off Contest to enter. Learn more on their website.
Manitou Springs 2022 Free Summer Concert Series runs June 16-August 29 with a variety of styles of music including Front Range Big Band, Route 61, COS Saxophone Quartet and more.
McGregor Square has monthly movie nights with a different theme each month. June presents the “Rewind Series” with Back to the Future, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial and other oldies but goodies.
Mimosas with MECHA at St. Julien Hotel & Spa is offered June 11, 18 and 25 and July 2 and 9. There will be silent disco-style workouts on the lawn, with a view of the Flatirons, presented by MECHA Fitness and Sound Off Colorado.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical runs June 9-26 at the Buell Theatre. It’s the winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. There’s a digital ticket lottery for the chance to purchase a limited number of $45 tickets per performance.
Nice Work If You Can Get It, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, runs June 10-26 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. It’s described as “a screwball comedy that pokes fun at the Prohibition era in a clash of elegant socialites and boorish bootleggers.”
Ocean Prime DTC and Larimer Square are celebrating National Steakhouse Month with A-5 Wagyu New York cut and Wagyu Tomahawk. June 15, in honor of National Lobster Day, they are serving a variety of lobster-centric dishes. And June 18, National Sushi Day, enjoy their variety of handmade rolls.
The OG Trolley is The Original restaurant’s new patio program with an adorbs actual trolley with menu items such as fried chicken, pimento sliders, house-made corn dogs and strawberry basil daiquiris to name a few. Partake two hours before every Rockies weekend home game and during some McGregor Square Movie Nights. Also, partake of a slice or Pride Pie with vanilla custard, almond frangipane and confetti sprinkles and new Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzers.
Outdoor Movie Series on the South Green in Central Park will be showing The Sandlot June 10 and Encanto June 24.
People + Produce at Belleview Station runs weekly, with goods from local food and craft vendors including On The Fence Kombucha, Smile Foods, Sugarica Cookies, Unleash the Crunch, and Angela Rose Jewelry to name a few.
PRIDE at Ace Eat Serve brings an Ace Pride Drink Menu available June 24-26 that includes The Betty White and Rainbow Jell-O Shots. On June 25, there’s a Drag Brunch featuring Felony Misdemeanor and a DJ Brunch & Patio Party June 26.
PRIDE at Bezel offers up the Pride Canned Caocktail, Pride Punch, available throughout the month of June. Sheraton Denver Downtown, where Bezel is located, is the official Hotel Sponsor of Denver PrideFest.
PRIDE at Denver Milk Market brings celebrations June 23-27 with Family Day – Drag Queens & Kings, Brunch Burner Yoga, Drag Bingo Brunch, and Musical Monday. Get all the details on the website.
PRIDE Drink with Pride 2021 Merlot is being launched for the month of June by Infinite Monkey Theorem. Available at the taproom, the $35 bottle will donate a portion of the proceeds (10%) to The Center on Colfax, an organization that works to engage, empower, enrich, and advance the LGBTQ community of Colorado.
PRIDE at The Maven Hotel with their YAS Queen Getaway. It includes two complimentary welcome rainbow cocktails, a box of colorfully crafted sweets from Temper Chocolates and in-room disco experience featuring a Prideful Playlist.
PRIDE at Meow Wolf Denver brings multiple events throughout the month starting June 1 with the Indie 102.3 Pride Party, June 11’s Nintendo KiKi Ball, and on June 26, Meow Wolf will be at Denver PrideFest sponsoring the 5K race.
PRIDE Flight at Blanchard Family Wines, costing $20, features three glasses of sparkling wine paired with three different cotton candy flavors. A cotton candy macaron adds to the fun. Twenty percent of sales will be donated to One Colorado.
PRIDE Month at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery features Pride Pancakes filled with white chocolate chips and natural rainbow sprinkles, topped with sweet cream drizzle, whipped mascarpone, and more rainbow sprinkles. 100% of Pride Pancake sales will be donated to The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Snooze has committed to a donation of at least $25,000.
PRIDE at Steuben’s includes drink specials and Sunday brunch June 25-26; Pride Sweets including Funfetti Cake and Rainbow Marbled Sugar Cookies; plus a Pride Drink Menu, June 24-26 that includes The Spicy Boi, and Aperol Glitz. $1 from every Pride Special Drink sold, plus 100% of proceeds from Pride Pastry Specials sold will be donated to The Rainbow Alley Program at The Center On Colfax.
Sandoitchi, the Japanese sandwich concept is doing a pop up at Zeppelin Station through June 11. The menu for each week is posted on their Instagram page, @sando.itchi.
Snowmass Free Concert Series running June 16-August 25, celebrates 30 years of free, live music. The outdoor series includes soul, pop, funk, rock & roll, country, bluegrass, and folk.
Summer Music Series on the west patio of Stanley Marketplace happens every Sunday afternoon, reflecting a variety of genres from artists including Paul Rabaut, Human Kind, Flamenco Fusion and others.
PRIDE at Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center celebrates Pride Month with a variety of events including a How to Adult Series on Sexual Health Basics, Pride Shabbat, Pride Parade, and PrideFest.
PRIDE Bonbon Collection by Temper Chocolates is available throughout June. Proceeds from the box of four bonbons benefits The Center on Colfax. The names of the flavors are: Born This Way; Girls, Girls, Boys; Dance Fever: and My Own Person.
PRIDE at Trompeau Bakery offers limited-edition Pride cupcakes through the end of June. Iced with the rainbow and adorned with sprinkles of all shapes and sizes. They open up to a surprise inside.
Santa Fe Opera tickets are available now, for the 2022 season which kicks off July 1. More than event, it’s a destination and one of our favorite places to go. This year’s productions include Carmen, The Barber of Seville, Falstaff, Tristan und Isolde, and M. Butterfly.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona, the tale of two friends competing over a girl, by William Shakespeare, runs June 5-Aug. 7 in Boulder.
Wild Maryland Softshell Crab has been added to the menu at Water Grill. It’s coveted for its sweet, tender meat and is served with a watermelon and cucumber salad and brown butter soy ginger sauce.
Wine Cult is a new, member-only wine club from Postino WineCafé that highlights hand-picked wines, perks, and elevated extras. Members receive two Cult Boxes per quarter, with a mix of reds and whites, accompanied by educational content.
PRIDE at Whole Sol serves up their 2022 Pride Bōl with a tropical dragon fruit base topped with fresh, organic strawberry, mango, kiwi, blue spirulina chia pudding, and locally-produced granola, topped with a mini pride flag. $1 of every Pride Bōl sold in June will go to One Colorado. One Colorado is the state’s leading advocacy organization for LGBTQ Coloradans and their families.
Dated Events We Find to be In Good Taste in June
June 2
Adam Bodine Trio Tribute to Bob Marley happens at Dazzle Jazz. Bodine creates a more adventurous blend of Marley tunes and vibes.
Phamaly’s Big Night in the City is Phamaly Theater Company’s fundraiser at the Greek Theater at Civic Center Park. The creative home for theater artists with disabilities hosts a concert and comedy performance.
Stoned Appetit and Postino Wine Cult are partnering for a special Happy Hour and film screening celebrating the release of cult classic, “Top Gun: Maverick.” Buy tickets here.
Thursday Music and Meals at the Vineyard, in Berthoud, combines a food truck with live jazz and an opportunity to purchase a wine flight, glasses, or bottles of wine from Blue Mountain Vineyards. The second event happens June 16.
June 3
Big Bottle Party is a celebration and fundraiser benefitting local nonprofit, Clayton Early Learning. Held in the Governor’s Residence Gardens, Jordan Vineyard & Winery (one of our favorite California wineries) join local celebs and chefs for wine tasting, nibbles, and live music.
Dance Etoile Ballet: In a Dialogue with Gravity & Matisse’s Gardens runs June 3-4. The two contemporary ballets are inspired by the relationships architects and dancers share with gravity and how forms, colors, and space of Matisse’s cutouts form a foundation for ballet.
Movies in the Park in Westminster will show Soul along with activities and food concessions.
North Fork Uncorked, June 3-5, in Paonia and Hotchkiss, is a weekend of culinary events, wine, cider, barrel tastings, and music. New releases of limited production wines will be available to taste and buy.
PRIDE at Cultural First Friday gives attendees free admission to Museo de las Americas during a celebration of LGBTQ Pride. Shop local artist vendors, see the exhibition, and grab a bite from a food truck.
Runelite Dance Theater Ritual and Goddess Works, June 3-4, are works based on Norse Mythology and on the flow between emptiness and form, stillness and movement and sound and silence.
June 4
Adult Prom Fundraiser benefits Parker Arts. Dress up and pretend you’re a teenager all over again (except that you know so much better now). Enjoy music, a photo booth, and two drink tickets. Funds raised support their free community events.
Cask Thief 2022 at Stranahan’s Whiskey Distillery puts the rarest barrels on display so guests can taste directly from them. Tickets include a catered BBQ Meal from AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q and Stranahan’s infused Sweet Action ice cream.
Denver Union Station Farmers Market opens for the season with more than 30 vendors plus chef demos and a free Fitness on the Plaza group exercise class led by The Oxford Club.
Five Points Jazz Festival celebrates Denver’s Five Points neighborhood with live music performed at multiple outdoor and indoor stages. Shop from local food and artisan vendors.
Indian Market & Ceremonial Dance is in its 21st year. The weekend-long celebration of American Indian culture and art is put on by the Tesoro Cultural Center. Get tickets here.
National Cheese Day at Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern celebrates by serving baskets of Wisconsin Cheese Curds (tempura-battered, deep-fried curds, served with ranch).
WHERE WE’VE BEEN LATELY: Paella Night is back at Fashion Champagne Bar in Stanley Marketplace. Enjoy a fabulous meal cooked right in front of you, a bottle of wine and live entertainment. We went in April and it was a wonderful evening.
Sloan’s Lake Beer Fest has unlimited sips, from more than 20 breweries, cideries and distilleries plus food trucks and street food. There’ll also be a costume contest so dig out capris, denim skirts, rugby shirts, and trucker hats.
Spice Trade Brewery & Kitchen celebrates their second anniversary with a Luau. The block party-style event features and outdoor tiki bar, cabanas, and four new beer releases. There’ll also be food specials, live music, and lawn games. Reservations are strongly recommended for a seated dining experience.
June 5
Blanchard Family Wines and Deviation Distilling are partnering for an afternoon of indulgence and education during their Cocktail, Wine & Food Pairing Workshop. Foodies put their taste buds to the test to learn why certain flavor combinations go well together, while enjoying two Deviation cocktails and two glasses of Blanchard wine, paired with locally-made cheeses and chocolates.
Trellis Wine Bar is celebrating its first anniversary during its second Sunday Afternoon Club party from 2-6pm. There’ll be DJs, food trucks, specialty cocktails, 40+ wines available by the glass or bottle. Prieto’s Catering is from Comal graduate, Erika Rojas. The Shindig will be a featured cocktail with port wine muddled with oranges over ice, topped with prosecco and raspberries. Attendees will be entered to win a private wine tasting for up to six people. RSVP’s are encouraged.
June 6
Colorado Jazz Workshop at Comedy Works is a concert with a 17-piece big band playing traditional and contemporary jazz plus a small combo covering several decades of jazz.
June 8
PRIDE Month at Noble Riot is celebrated with an LGBTQ Winemakers Flight Session happens at Noble Riot with two specialty Flight Sessions, June 8 and 9. Various LGBTQ winemakers around the world will highlighted.
June 9
Cultural Caravan featuring Gonzalo Teppa celebrates Venezuelan music and culture including original compositions and interpretations on old themes.
Meow Wolf Denver’s Galleri Gallery unveils a collection of new work by Denver artist Doug Spencer entitled “New Ecology” that uses smoke, resin, and mica on large scale “cautionary relics” about a world where humans have rendered themselves obsolete. The exhibit runs through the end of August.
SAME Café’s SAME Table fundraiser, held at Space Gallery, features nibbles from private Chef Sharif Villa Cruz, Andrea Murdoch of Four Directions Cuisine, Maggie Kates and Tyler Clare of ViDa Eats and the SAME Café team. There will also be two bars, a nonalcoholic station, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, and fire pits complete with s’more kits. The event supports SAME’s mission of building community through healthy food access, which is served in a dignified manner, to anyone who walks through the door.
Urban Farmer Steakhouse in LoDo hosts a “Chef Collaboration Mushroom Dinner,” a four-course, mushroom-centric tasting experience. Courses include Porcini Carbonara and Morrel & Pistachio Crusted Venison.
June 10
Huerta Urbana Farmers Market opens for the 2022 season. It’s Denver’s only pay-what-you-can farmers market, providing affordable access to healthy, local produce and pantry essentials.
La Vie En Rosé at Le French is celebrating all weekend with a special menu including oysters with tamarind-grapefruit and rosé mignonette, as well as a pavlova with a rosé reduction.
Rosé La La La, celebrates summer and Colorado Rose wines at this event hosted by Carboy Winery’s Denver location. Enjoy live music, charcuterie, and hors d’oeuvres and take home a stemless glass.
June 11
Challenge Cup of the Americas International Rugby Competition will happen June 11 and 18. The round robin matches will be played between two North American teams (American Raptors, our home team, and Vancouver) and two South American teams from Argentina and Uruguay.
Distilled: Whiskey on the Fly, a Spirits & Speakers Series in Keystone, teaches you how to tie your own fly-fishing flies while also sampling TINCUP.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Mana Mobile will be visiting Southwest Plaza Farmers Market with complimentary tacos, French toast sticks, and Mana Spritzes from 11am-1pm. The Mana Mobile showcases Teremana Tequila cocktails.
National German Chocolate Cake Day at Rhein Haus means warm cake with vanilla ice cream, caramel ice cream, toasted pecans, coconut chips, chocolate ganache, and maraschino cherries.
Rock-a-Belly Festival 2022 is the annual music and food fundraiser brought to you by Food for Thought Denver. Proceeds help raise money to purchase food in the fall to fight against weekend hunger for school kids in the Denver metro area. Enjoy live music and food tastings from The Buffalo Rose.
Taste of Fort Collins, June 11 and 12, means a variety of live concerts and opportunities to experience local restaurants and business vendors.
TheBigWonderful at Belleview Station continues its monthly concert series with the Jon Stickley Trio and Tenth Mountain Division. In addition to their performances, there’ll also be food trucks, a beer garden and local brews and lawn games. An upgraded Beer Fest ticket lets you try unlimited samples from more than eight breweries, cideries, and distilleries.
The Red Barber celebrates National Rosé Day serving refreshing glasses of frosé, made with new Amsterdam gin, lillet rose, luxardo bitter bianco and still rosé of pinot noir.
The Saturday Serve is the name of The Original’s drag brunch series with resident host queen, Laura Menorah. Enjoy a drag queen performance and the OG All-American Breakfast.
June 12
Pilates @ Posto combines one of the top pilates studios, Manna Pilates + Health for a class followed by brunch and a welcoming mimosa.
June 13
Colorado New Play Festival in Steamboat Springs, offers a platform for talented playwrights around the country to develop new works. Workshops are open to the public to observe the evolution of stories over the course of the week.
Film on the Rocks presents Thor: Ragnarok under the stars. Pre-movie performances will be from Davan Blake Jones and N3ptune.
June 15
Fuel & Iron Bar has pre- and post-Av’s game happy hour with food and drink deals from 3-6pm. Post game, they’ll celebrate Av’s wins with a free “Sex on the Ice” shots for everyone at the bar and a full menu of late-night food and drink.
Jovanina’s Broken Italian, which is a 10-minute walk Ball Arena, will have pre- and post-game drink specials.
Stanley Cup Finals at Rhein Haus, with great viewing plus deals on house-made pretzels, Breckenridge Brewery beers, Tin Cup whiskey shots and 1800 silver tequila shots. There will be surprises and giveaways.
June 16
Riverfront Park Summer Sessions features a performance by Adi Oasis. This is the first of season’s performances.
Terminal Bar at Denver Union Station will be serving happy hour all night during each of the final hockey games including Colorado Draught Beer ($5.50), Well Spirits ($7), House Wines ($7.50) and select Classic Cocktails ($9).
June 17
55th Annual Denver Greek Festival runs June 17-19. Immerse yourself in Greek culture through food, drink, music, dance, art, and shopping. As born-and-bred Coloradans, we’ve been going to this event our whole lives!
Rooted Craft Kitchen is offering their Dead & Company Grilled Cheese Special ($13) in honor of the Dead & Company concert at Folsom Field. The sandwich is available at Rooted Kraft Kitchen, June 17-18, and consists of toasted sourdough bread, American Cheese, Aged White Cheddar, house-made Kimchi and a choice of side.
Summer Comedy Series in Keystone features Allan Goodwin (aka “Badgerine”) who connects with his audiences by getting them to appreciate the lighter side of their own lives by relating to his own life experiences.
The Denver BBQ Festival, June 17-19, is one of the most satisfying food festivals you’ll ever go to. Enjoy plentiful smoked food from award-winning pitmasters from across the country. We highly recommend getting the Q Pit Pass for all you can eat & drink and a chance to sit and eat with like-minded Q-eaters.
Vail Craft Beer Classic is the country’s highest-altitude beer festival. Sample more than 100 craft beer, seltzers, and ciders in the state plus enjoy live music and those amazing mountain views.
The Unreal Garden, an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience, debuts at the Denver Pavilions. Guests are invited to “tap into their inner child and discover unbelievable animal characters in an interactive holographic story spanning sky to ocean and earth to outer space.”
June 18
Big Queer Beerfest, brought to you by Goldspot Brewing Company and Lady Justice Brewing, is back with more than 30 participating breweries. 20% of drink sales will go back to queer nonprofits that were chosen by the participating breweries.
Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls (at the foothills of Pikes Peak) unveils four visual art installations in different areas, culminating in an afternoon closed-roof, then evening open-roof Skyspace Show.
Movies in the Park in Edgewater will show Spider-Man: No Way Home. Admission and popcorn are free.
June 19 – Father’s Day! Here’s our special roundup of What’s In Good Taste for Father’s Day.
Longmont Juneteenth Community Celebration will include food, live entertainment, and special guests.
Soul will be playing at this month’s “Film on the Field” at Stanley Marketplace, presented by Visit Aurora.
June 20
Sazerac Cocktail Week runs June 20-26 and five area restaurants/bars are celebrating the flavors of New Orleans to benefit Feed the Second Line, a cultural support organization in New Orleans. Go to Brown Palace Hotel, Seven Grand, Parker Garage, Room for Miller, and Lady Jane for a Sazerac and $1 of each drink will be donated.
June 21
International Yoga Day is celebrated with a multi-sensory Lifeway Kefir Immersive Yoga session choreographed in harmony with the music, sounds, light, and moving images in the Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit.
Pink Party is a celebrating of all things summer + rosé at La Bouche. Expect flowing rosé, food specials, and swag. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are suggested.
Rowdy Poppy @ IMT brings Infinite Monkey Theorem’s garden partner, farmer-florist Kim Zimmerman, to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a Scandinavian Midsummer event. The 90-minute flower crown workshop includes instructions, flowers, vessel, and wine to enjoy wile designing.
June 22
Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver’s premier disability-affirmative theatre, releases tickets for The Rocky Horror Show which will run Aug. 12-Sept. 4. Both interactive and non-interactive performances will be available.
PRIDE – The Red Barber Pre-Party, before attending CAMP TRACKS, Denver’s largest pride celebration, has an extended happy hour from 4-9pm, complete with vodka specials, fun swag, and more.
June 23
Boulder Voices for Children will host a free Open House to thank its community of supporters who raised nearly $1 million to provide a permanent place where every Boulder County child in crisis can find unconditional love, understanding, and compassion. See their new space, enjoy libations and activities for the whole family.
Denver Fringe Festival returns, running through June 26 with an expanded lineup of more than 40 original shows across 10 venues in the RiNo/Five Points neighborhoods. Not your average arts festival, expect bold, risky and daring work from local and national performers.
Eiskaffee, Denver’s newest and only ice cream and coffee combo shop (sister concept of High Point Creamery), open their newest location in the lobby of the 11th Avenue Hostel.
Little Man Ice Cream will host a “Meet the Artist” with Chicano artist Ken Marley, professionally known in the arts community as Aqua One. The mural is behind the LoHi ice cream shop. Called “Sunset over the Northside,” the mural features the St. Patrick Mission Church facing east during a beautiful Sunday Colorado sunset with local cruisers in low rider vintage cars cruising the neighborhood in the foreground.
Street Food Social in Park Hill’s Oneida Park district serves up food, live music and pop-up bars.
Top Taco returns with area restaurants showing off their taco variations, from familiar to outrageous. There’s also music and all sorts of fun.
June 24
Music & Movie Night at Infinity Park in Glendale will start with a local band followed by a movie. June’s movie is Happy Gilmore.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Estes Park taps into the country’s rich culture with more than 80 artisans, organizations, performers, food vendors, crafts, demos, and entertainment.
June 25
PRIDE – Call to Arms Brewing is hosting PrideFest with specialty tappings, live music and a Pride Parade. There will be food truck eats and music from Hey Lady! a B52’s tribute band. 10% of sales from the day will be donated to the Transgender Center of the Rockies.
PRIDE – Glitter-ita at Kachina Cantina is a colorful cocktail, crafted with organic butterfly pea flower tea-infused tequila, agave syrup, and lime, complete with an edible glitter rim. $1 of each one sold will be donated to One Colorado and The Center on Colfax to support Denver’s LGBTQ+ community. Make reservations, here.
PRIDE – Hip Chicks Out is the 2nd annual Pride Day Party hosted by Number Thirty Eight, with live music and a volleyball tournament. Enjoy summer cocktails like Watermelon Sugar Highball or Banana Hammock Punch.
PRIDE at Poka Lola Social Club has created two special cocktails. On June 25-26, order the P.S. I Love You or Butterfly Effect. $1 of each of these cocktails sold will be donated to One Colorado and The Center on Colfax to support Denver’s LGBTQ+ community.
TheBigWonderful at Winter Park Resort Summer Beer Fest brings more than 40 Colorado craft vendors and live music plus unlimited samples of sips from more than 20 breweries, cideries, and distilleries.
The WeldWerks Invitational in Greeley features more than 150 beers from 40+ breweries from across the country. Sample highly sought-after, limited offerings such as the DM (Derivation/Medianoche), a collaboration Bourbon Barrel-Aged Coconut and Vanilla Imperial Stout between Side Project Brewing and WeldWerks. 100 percent of the proceeds from the Invitational will go towards local charities through the WeldWerks Community Foundation, the brewery’s charitable arm.
PRIDE – West Denver Brewery Bike Loop is back after a two-year hiatus. Enjoy $1 off a full pour of your choice at each brewery on the route. Complete the loop of all four breweries and earn a free beer. Different breweries host each time. For June 25, WestFax Brewing Company in Lakewood is host.
June 26
PRIDE – Coors Light Denver Pride Parade lines 14 blocks of Colfax Ave., starting at Cheesman Park, ending at Denver’s Civic Center where guests will continue celebrating PrideFest with live music, food, games, and community.
PRIDE at Wally’s means you get to show off your PrideFest Parade gear at Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern and get a free Jell-O shot.
June 27
Sonny’s Mediterranean is a pop-up hosted by Fuel & Iron, launching their kitchen takeover series. Sonny’s which will open in LoHi later this summer, is run by David Schloss, formerly of Safta, who draws upon his childhood trips to Greece and love of Israeli food.
June 29
Jerry Garcia 80th Birthday Symphonic Celebration with The Colorado Symphony happens at Red Rocks. The concert features Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, Dave Schools, Tom Hamilton, and Duane Trucks.
Point Easy is opening in the Whittier Neighborhood. It focuses on sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients. The menu will include items like Buckner Ranch Grilled Lamb, Anson Mills Farroto, and Cresa de Gallo Bolognese plus the “Get Fed,” an opportunity to let the pros create a tasting menu for you.
Space Night Free Night at Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a SCFD Free Night with special guests from local aerospace industries hosting space-themed activities, presentations, and a chance to explore “Egypt: The Timem of Pharaohs,” “Mazes & Brain Games,” and IMAX or Planetarium shows. Registration is required.
PRIDE – Osaka Ramen presents “Chopsticks for Change: A Late Night Pop Up Series,” to support pride and The Center on Colfax. The Center will receive a portion of proceeds on the $40 ticket that gets guests a set menu featuring off-the-menu specials like Green Tea Chilled Soba Noodles with Sweet Soy Ponzu, Fried Takoyaki w/ Yaki Sauce, Kewpie Mayo, Green Onion and Bonito, Edamame & Shredded Carrots + 2 drinks (choose between Nihon Sakari Junmai sake, Sho Chiku Bai Nigori sake, or Osaka’s Signature Tivoli beer).
Plan Ahead for What’s In Good Taste in July:
July 1-3 – Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be back in the Cherry Creek North area this year, featuring more than 250 national and international artists, 15 performing artists, Creation Station activities for kids, plus delicious food and art experiences for all ages.
July 8-9 – Colorado Brewers Rendezvous happens in Salida with 70 participating Colorado craft Breweries. The Pre-Vous is July 8 with the actual festival on the 9th.
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