Oh my! Between Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day and the announcement of springtime specials, this roundup of What’s In Good Taste in March is chock full! We’ve curated this list with happenings that really stand out to us. Some, in particular, get our “Editor’s Pick” tag even. For quick reference, look to “St. Patty’s Fun” and “Mardi Gras” to head right to those events. As always, if we hear about anything else we really feel you should know about, we’ll add it and let you know about it. So, check back often to help you make the most out of the month that teeters between winter and spring. Oh, and Happy Women’s History Month. InGoodTasteDenver.com is a woman-owned business so we kind of celebrate every day.
ONGOING NEWS AND HAPPENINGS IN GOOD TASTE IN MARCH
Editor’s Pick A Night in Spain – Carmen Suite and The Three-Cornered Hat by Ballet Ariel happens April 12, 26, 27 but you can get tickets now.
Atomic Cowboy is serving $5 espresso martinis all month, Mon.-Fri. open-2pm and Sat.-Sun. Open-3pm.
BABE WALLS Womxn’s History Month Gallery Show is the fifth annual showcase, featuring more than 36 artists from across the country. The opening reception is March 14 but the exhibit is on display at Truss House through March 30.
Becky’s New Car by Coal Creek Theater of Louisville, runs through March 15. It’s an original comedy about a middle-aged, middle-management, middling marriage woman who is offered a new life.
Boulder International Film Festival happens March 13-16 with screenings of 68 films from 18 countries with special appearances and other special events including CineCHEF (see March 13 below). Learn more about the program and the full lineup in the link.
NEWS Bowl of ‘Zole tickets are on sale now for the all-inclusive pozole-tasting event that happens on March 20.
NEWS Breckenridge Brewery Ale & Game House within The Inverness Hotel has a revamped menu focusing on local flavors and fresh ingredients. New dishes include Colorado Striped Bass Tacos, Colorado Bison Burger and Winter Citrus Salad. Favorites such as pulled pork or chicken nachos smothered in BB Ale nacho cheese and fish and chips are still available.
NEWS Breckenridge Wine Classic tickets are on sale now for the Aug. 21-23 event. Celebrating its 11th year, there will be curated culinary experiences, scenic hikes, and world-class wines.
Call Me Pearl: Pearl’s Awakening, is a special menu available through April 30. The limited-time menu includes Pink Clover, Alpine Tonic and Galentine’s Spritz cocktails plus Pickled Beet Salad and Seared Scallops.
NEWS Cattivella Chef Elise Wiggins is venturing into TV again. We loved her on PBS but now she’ll have “Cattivella Kitchen with Chef Elise Wiggins,” on Eat This TV available on Apple TV+, Amazon, Roku and YouTube. The show films in Denver, at the restaurant.
NEWS Chef Robert Irvine joins Chef Troy Guard for a “Dine With a Cause” event at Guard and Grace, April 3. Tickets are on sale now for the five-course dinner event with proceeds supporting the Robert Irvine Foundation which aids service members, veterans and first responders.
Colorado Music Festival tickets are on sale now for the event happening July 3-Aug. 3 at Chautaqua Auditorium. Hear the Festivals orchestra plus guest artists, featuring performances of Beethoven’s majestic Ninth Symphony and others.
NEWS Corsica has launched their first Happy Hour Program. Order from a selection of drinks and food that can only be found on the Happy Hour menu including Clericot ($7), a French-style sangria served with red or white wine; Cap Corse Spritz ($8), an iconic Corsican drink and food such as Baked Feta, Crispy Oysters, Croque Monsieur, Lamb Dolmas and Crispy Sunchokes ranging from $5.50-$8.50.
Denver Art Society has a month full of interesting and varied events including a weekly Drum Circle, First Friday art and live music, Open Mic Night and DJ Night. Get the full schedule on their website.
Denver Highlands Tasting Room Saturday cocktail classes happen weekly at Spirit Hound Distillers.
Editor’s Pick Denver Restaurant Week 2025 menus are now live at $25, $35, $45 or $55 price points for multi-course meals. Take a look and get planning because it runs March 7-16.
Denver Union Station has launched a live music series in the Great Hall, every Friday from 5-8pm. Enjoy top Colorado pianists playing on the new Baby Grand piano.
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show is coming to Denver, March 28-May 25 after a successful run in Europe. For 30 minutes, see projections on the ceiling of Kirk of Highland in North Denver, accompanying Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”
Fiddler on the Roof is performed March 14-30 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. With memorable tunes including “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” it’s the story of a poor Jewish milkman, his wife and five idealistic daughters who struggle during Tsarist rule in Russia.
St. Patty’s Fun FIRE Restaurant is serving Irish Nachos, with corned beef, house chips, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and green onion. Enjoy them with specialty green beer, March 14-17.
Frozen Dead Guy Days at The Post Estes Park runs March 14-17. Celebrating the cryopreservation of “Grandpa” Bredo Morstoel, the weekend-long event includes a costumed zombie bar crawl with frosta-ritas and zombie bites, a frozen bbq patio party with live music and frozen drinks, a DJs & PJs party and St. Patrick’s specials on Monday.
Jared Hankins’, a Colorado artist who survived a stroke at just 31 years old, has a solo exhibition at the Raitman Art Galleries in Vail, focused on the 10th Mountain Division, the legendary U.S. Army unit formed during World War II, who trained in the Colorado Rockies. The exhibition runs March 7-April 13.
“Heaven,” featuring a ski-in, ski-out art exhibition on Aspen Mountain is March 7-16. The expansive project by Los Angeles-based artist Alex Israel takes the form of a lift ticket, an exhibition, on-mountain signage, activations and merchandise.
NEWS Hotel Alpenrock debuts three dining establishments: Edwin (elevated dining celebrating community and culinary creativity; The Carter (a copy après retreat); and Canary (Breck’s only speakeasy).
Jazz Brunch at Stoke & Rye is every Sunday in March at this Vail Valley favorite. Hear a variety of styles of jazz, from the blues to swing, by musician Kathy Morrow.
Editor’s Pick Jazz History Cocktail Flights at Nocturne is a new educational beverage program that includes four handcrafted cocktails each inspired by a pivotal era in jazz history. The curated experience includes a custom menu with recipes and handpicked playlists. Each menu is designed as a keepsake of the evening.
Jazz Sundays happens every Sunday at Woods Boss Brewing Company with local artists.
Carnevale Jovanina’s Broken Italian celebrates Venice’s annual Carnevale festival through March 4. In addition to their usual menu, they’ll have a four-course dinner with optional wine pairings. The menu includes ahi tuna crudo, pan roasted duck breast and focaccia gelato for dessert.
Karaoke Tuesdays are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Milepost Zero. Come early for Happy Hour from 2-5pm or get food from one of the food court’s purveyors before or after belting out your choice of song.
NEWS Le Bilboquet has remodeled and refreshed their location in Cherry Creek. It is now an elevated, yet quaint bistro with multiple private spaces for events and gatherings, plus a re-imagined fireplace lounge for cocktails and light bites.
NEWS Levitt Pavilion Denver has announced their summer lineup of free concerts. RSVP for shows to get updates. Concerts run May 30-Sept. 28 with acts including Devotchka with Circling Girl, Flobots with School of Rock Denver, Central City Opera’s Drag Me to the Opera, Rebirth Brass band and The Vagabonds.
Life of Pi plays the Buell Theatre March 18-30. Based on the popular novel, it’s the epic story of perseverance and hope, performed with world class puppetry and stagecraft.
Little Man Ice Cream has a new lineup of winter/early spring seasonal flavors available now through the end of April at all of their locations. Examples include Blackberry Honey Goat Cheese, Salted ube Cream Cheese and Vegan Brulee. They’ll be in rotation at the Little Man locations as well as Sweet Cooie’s, DANG Soft Serve and Old Town Churn.
Martini Mondays at Done Deal is your chance to have expertly crafted martinis at reduced prices from 3-8pm.
NEWS Mercantile has reopened with a reimagined menu, bar, cafe and dining experience after celebrating its 10th anniversary. The menu will change four times throughout the year, complemented by daily specials.
Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition has been extended through March 9 due to popular demand. Battle it out with your team on America’s favorite board game.
303 Day Museum of Illusions celebrates Denver every day by paying homage to the city’s character like their RTD Station Exhibit in which guests can capture upside-down photos to give the illusion of floating in an RFT car. Or scale the side of a downtown highrise along the 16th Street Mall.
NEW RESTAURANT ALERT Nana’s Dim Sum is opening their newest location, on Montview Blvd. in the Central Park neighborhood. They’ll have a Sneak Peek Week March 6-13 from noon-8pm.
National Bohemians will have its world premier at the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, a sharp and heartfelt new comedy by local playwright Luke Sorge. It runs March 28-April 20.
Next Level Burger will be serving its vegan Lucky Leprechaun Shake all month. It features organic house-made gluten-free chocolate cookies and vegan marshmallows topped with 100% non-GMO all-organic Leprechaun.
NEWS Oro is the soon-to-open dining concept within the Mining Exchange Hotel in Colorado Springs. It will fuse Italian heritage with “the spirit of the Rockies.”
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival tickets are available now for the Aug. 8-10 event in Lyons. Hear live music from groups including Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Say She She, Natalie Cressman & Ian Foquini, The Devil Makes Three and more.
NEWS Saverina Italian restaurant now has an Express Lunch often, featuring a pizza or half sandwich plus side plus a shot of Ozo espresso for $16. Regular menu options include Charred Flank Steak, Meatball Sub, house-made pasta dishes and salads, all available 11am-2pm, Monday-Friday.
NEWS Spring Menus launch at Leven Deli Co and Leven Supply launch spring menus. Look for a brown sugar latte, matcha martini, strawberry rosemary and lemon breakfast toast, spiced lamb meatballs and more.
Editor’s Pick Springtime Tea at Local Jones, is available Fridays-Sundays, March 1-May 31, with warm scones, house-made pastries and savory sandwiches, lemonade, and a selection of tea and tea cocktails. Add on a glass of bubbles or bottle of champagne.
Tamayo, Chef Richard Sandoval’s modern Mexican restaurant in Larimer Square, is getting a refreshed design and renovations, reopening this month.
Taste of Vail tickets are on sale now for the 34th season, happening April 2-5. See seven award-winning guest chefs and 25 premier chefs from the Vail Valley participate with a gala dinner, wine tastings, VIP experiences and other culinary experiences.
303 Day The Cherry Cricket has three burgers on its menu all the time that salute Colorado’s three area codes: 303 Green Chili Relleno Burger; 983 Big Cheesy and 720 Jammin’ Poblano.
St. Patty’s Fun The Cherry Cricket is also celebrating St. Patty’s March 14-17 at all of their locations with live entertainment including the Mile Highlanders, Michael Collins Band and Colorado Youth Pipe Band.
The Crucible is performed at The Lincoln Center in Ft. Collins, March 13-15. The page-to-stage ballet is based on events of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials and is a powerful depiction of how intolerance and mass hysteria can tear a community apart.
303 Day The Maven Hotel celebrates March 3-March 7 with a 30.3% off the second night of your LoDo stay.
The Original’s special menu, Crust Almighty, is available through April 30, featuring dishes that deliver the perfect crunch. Look for Ham & Gruyere Croquettes, Beef Wellington Panini, the Classic Club and more.
St. Patty’s Fun Thirsty Lion celebrates St. Patrick’s from March 1-17. There will be Irish-inspired dinner items, and some for brunch, with festive food, drinks, and entertainment March 14-17. A portion of each cocktail sold March 1-17 will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
NEWS Trompeau Bakery is providing freshly baked Irish Soda Bread, available for pre-order now through March 17 at their Broadway location. It’s delicious toasted with salted butter, with jam or honey, or accompanying hearty Irish Stew or the traditional corned beef and cabbage meal.
Urban Farmer’s Sunday Prime Rib Special is available every Sunday for $49. The deal includes hand-selected and trimmed prime rib, served with horseradish cream and sage-infused au jus. Wonderyard Après Ski Pop-Up is happening through March 21, transforming their heated outdoor tent space with a DJ, mountain decor and specialty dishes like tabletop s’mores, grilled cheese and tomato soup and new cocktails.
NEWS Vail Craft Beer Classic is June 13-14 but tickets are on sale now for this event that brings more than 40 breweries and beverage makers from all over the state and beyond. The event includes seltzer and spirits, food trucks and live music.
NEWS Vail Wine Classic tickets are on sale now for the Aug. 7-10 event. The immersive wine experience combines master wine makers and enthusiasts to taste high-end wines while enjoying valley views. There’ll also be Somm-led paired lunches and dinners at Vail’s top restaurants, wine hikes and other events.
St. Patrick’s Fun Veggie Grill will serve Lucky Leprechaun Cake all month. The chocolate velvet cake is made with organic cocoa and cane sugar, topped with cream cheese frosting, chopped walnuts and festive sprinkles.
March Madness ViewHouse will have game day offerings including jumbo buffalo wings, bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers and nachos with all the action on the big screens, March 18-April 7.
Water Grill celebrates Spot Prawn Season. Found exclusively in the Pacific Ocean, the largest shrimps are harvested through October. Sweet, rich and firm, they are marinated in Panca Tare, a flavorful paste made from aji panca peppers and served with confit fingerling potatoes and aji Verde sauce for $62/pound.
St. Patty’s Fun Zorba’s is serving a corned beef meal, with a side of soup or salad, March 14-17, or until supplies last. Pre-orders are available by calling the restaurant
DATED EVENTS IN GOOD TASTE IN MARCH
March 1
Celebrate! is the spring performance of The Colorado Choir as they present a cantata by Robert De Cormier and Donald McKayle titled “They Called Her Moses” honoring the life of Harriet Tubman in recognition of Black History Month. Following that, they commemorate Women’s History Month with eight inspiring songs composed by talented women from across the generations.
Hustler’s Brunch at Spangalang Brewery tickets include networking, giveaways and a live panel on the topic of combining parenthood with entrepreneurship. There’ll also be brunch by Smoke in The City, music, and food and drink.
Leadville Ski Joring event returns March 1-2. It’s the 77th annual competition featuring skilled horses pulling daring skiers through a course with gates, jumps and rings.
Mardi Gras Extravaganza: The Club That Care Forgot at Clayton Hotel & Members Club brings the NOLA experience to Denver. Dress in Big Easy glam and join the event with a performance from Dzirae Gold Band, a King’s Cake presentation and dance party led by DJ Gruv, plus Creole-inspired food and drink.
Mile High Beer Festival has more than 40 vendors and more than 100 beers, ciders, spirits and more to sample.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Midnight at the Masquerade at Hudson Gardens has a Mardi Gras theme.
Mardi Gras SAME Cafe Seafood Boil includes shrimp, crawfish, and crab, all boiled to perfection with traditional spices, corn, potatoes, sausage, and mussels. There will also be a mushroom boil for a vegan option. Tickets are 2lbs for $30, 5 lbs for $60 or vegan for $25.
NEWS Snow Capped Cider has launched a new Cider Club giving cider lovers first access to new releases, plus special discounts. There are two membership tiers, each with their own perks.
Mardi Gras St. Julien hotel celebrates Mardi Gras with an admission-free party featuring food and drink specials including andouille & shrimp jambalaya, beignets and Ron Zacapa Hurricanes. There’ll also be live music from Voodoo Lily.
Swingin’ Through Time features vocalist Marion Powers, accompanied by the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Hear a journey through jazz history, from the rhythms of the last century to the sounds of today.
Mardi Gras Trompeau Bakery’s deadline for ordering their delicious King Cake is March 1 for March 4 pickup.
March 2
Leadville Ski Joring continues. See March 1.
Mardi Gras 7th Annual Petite Parade at Dairy Block, invites attendees to celebrate Mardi Gras season by building creative tiny floats starting with a shoebox base on wheels. Bonus points for coordinating team costumes and for creating mini parade “throws.” Advanced registration is required for the free event that includes costumes and live music.
Mean Girls Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch at Osteria Marco tickets include a bingo card with chances to win great prizes, a cocktail or NA rink from a themed menu plus singing, dancing and nods to the movie.
March 3 – 303 Day
Editor’s Pick – A Peak at the Alpine, presented by Chef Alexis Sicklick of Syncopated, is a special pop-up dinner inspired by timeless snowy classics, held at “Chalet” Mizuna.
303 Day Big Apple Bodega has a special deal – buy a chopped cheese sandwich and get a serving of Dole Whip or soft serve for $3.03. We’d go for the JFK-DEN Chopped Cheese with green chili-seasoned beef, grilled onions, local green chili, melted mozzarella, all topped with mayo, lettuce and tomato.
303 Day Flight Club Denver celebrates with a special price of $3.03 for their popular Cotton Candy.
303 Day Kachina Cantina has Taco Tuesday specials all day long. Enjoy $3.03 mushroom, carnitas and chicken tinga tacos on fresh corn tortillas.
303 Day Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval celebrates with $3.03 off house margaritas and appetizers all day.
March 4 – Mardi Gras and Carnevale
Bare Brass, A Big Band Burlesque Show at Meow Wolf Denver is a ticketed event in the swanky executive travel lounge at Convergence Station. Enjoy the live band and vocalists.
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil at Spangalang Brewery includes live music and all you can eat crawfish.
Mardi Gras Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar has specials including fresh crawfish boils, hush puppies, gumbo, crawfish jambalaya fried rice, Sazeracs, French 75 and more.
Mardi Gras Keystone Mardi Gras Party and Gumbo Cook-Off 2025 invites guests to bring their beads, costumes and appetite to enjoy live music by Bourbon Street Hurricane, plus unlimited taste of gumbo (cast your vote for the winners) and other live entertainment.
Mardi Gras Leven Supply celebrates with a special shrimp po’ boy available for the day, featuring hand-battered shrimp, dill pickle remoulade, sliced tomato and lettuce on a toasted sourdough hoagie for $16.
Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Tea at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa will serve up Big Easy-inspired treats including King Cake and beignets, along with traditional tea staples like scones and tea sandwiches. Add on cocktails like Hurricanes, Sidecars and Cherry Sazerac. Enjoy it all with live jazz music. Reservations are recommended.
March 5 – Colorado Pint Day
Civic Center STARGAZE partners the Civic Center Conservancy and AstoTours on the main promenade of the park to bring skilled astronomers teaching participants about the wonders of the cosmos. Constellations and folklore. View celestial bodies through high powered telescopes.
Colorado Pint Day, hosted by the Colorado Brewers Guild, has more than 200 local breweries participating to promote and protect independent craft breweries. Phantom Canyon Brewing Company and Wynkoop Brewing Company are examples of those participating with limited-release brews.
March 6
Maria Empanada City Park officially opens, at 2730 E. Colfax Ave., across from East High School. This new location will serve Argentinian favorites you’ve come to expect from the other locations.
SAME Table Gala is the 8th annual fundraising event at Space Gallery. See a lineup of local chefs and restaurants including from Somebody People, Hesher BBQ and Iwacu Flavors. There will also be specialty cocktails/mocktails, craft beer and wine, a paddle-raise auction and a creative family-friendly zone with art and cookie-decorating.
Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2025 in Ridgeway highlights the resilience and creativity of individuals navigating the challenges of both the outer world and their own inner landscapes.
March 7
Dining in the Dark Dinner at The Fort is a unique blindfolded dining experience with two options of four-course meal.
Friday Lunch Bunch with Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors at Dazzle tickets are just $10 to hear a mid-day concert.
Pay-What-You-Wish Day at Clyfford Still Museum lets visitors enter for as little as one penny. Online registration for the day will open approximately one week in advance.
March 8 – International Women’s Day
Alpenglow Bounce 5K and KFFR Light-Up Party in Winter Park, includes snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat biking and walking with snow cleats on the Fraser River Trail.
Annual Spring Open House at Curate: A Local Mercantile, offers tastings, giveaways and shopping from more than 100 local vendors.
BrewSki in Frisco is a beer festival on skis, during which silly and creative costumes are encouraged while gliding along a Nordic trail to beer-tasting tents along the way. The event ends with a costume contest and live music dance party.
Bubbles & Brine is a pop-up celebration at the ART Hotel Denver. Renowned chef Martha Boff, aka “Oyster Bae”, will be showcasing her oyster-shucking skills while you savor the perfect pairing of fresh, briny oysters and crisp Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Denver Travel & Adventure Show returns, March 8-9 at the Colorado Convention Center. Meet representatives from top destinations, travel suppliers and tour operators from around the world. Hear Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer and Chris Burkard share insider information on travel.
Firkin Fest 2025 is the 18th annual event of Bristol Brewing Company, benefitting the Colorado Brewers Guild, with unique and traditional styles of cask-conditioned ales.
Heyday, an indoor fair “with urban flair,” with elevated takes on classic fair foods, a full bar, carnival games with Denver-themed prizes, tarot, balloon art, face painting, arcade games and live entertainment.
Holi Colorado – Festival of Colors 2025 is a community event for everyone to spread love, unity and happiness. All ages are welcome. The event includes a live Bollywood DJ, food and drink and dance performances.
Purim Drag Queen Bingo at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center Social Hall, embraces a Boca Raton theme, poking a little fun at the heavily Jewish “snowbird” Florida city. Alvah Klempt, a Jewish drag queen from New York City, will join the team of drag queens headlining this year’s event including Laura Menorah and Ms. Amerika J. Misdemeanor. The event is for adults 21 and older.
St. Patty’s Fun Sugar Bloom Cookie, in The Orchard Town Center, is celebrating St. Patty’s Fun with two Luck O’ the Irish cookie decorating classes, March 8 and March 15. Guests will learn special decorating techniques for all skill levels.
March 9
Nani Vazana plays Nina Simone (and J.S. Bach) is an intriguing concert performs pieces that seamlessly fuse pieces and songs such as the “1st Invention in C” into “My BABY Just Cares For Me.” The concert happens at Dazzle jazz.
Runnin’ of the Green at Washington Park is an Irish-themed run with a 7K and 2-mile race/walk. There’ll be a post race festival and expo, live Irish music, awards and cold beer.
March 10
National Sopapilla Day at My Neighbor Felix. Enjoy their cast iron sopapilla cheesecake at any of their locations, featuring a cheesecake-filled cinnamon puff pastry, topped with caramel and house-made horchata.
NEWS Olive & Finch opens their new Union Station location. It’s across from Tattered Cover, where Snooze used to be (they are down at the other end now), the restaurant has counter service and is open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner including dine-in or grab-and-go options. Try some of the new dishes like chile-braised beef tuna sashimi tostadas.
March 12
DanceAspen performs its trademark contemporary styles, blended with athleticism, choreographed by international choreographers.
Whiskey Lovers Unite Event with Breckenridge Distillery, Family Jones and Boulder Distillery includes a welcome cocktail, six-flight pours of featured whiskey, smile bites, giveaways and free membership to the West End Whiskey Club at West End Tavern.
March 13
CineCHEF, part of the Boulder International Film Festival (see above in our Ongoing section), is a friendly competition between award-winning Colorado chefs who create dishes inspired by their favorite films. The event also includes
Museum of Contemporary Arts presents “Intermixed featuring Jonny de Stefano & The Family Jones, the first of their monthly music series on the rooftop, featuring local DJs, drink and food specials and sunset views.
Pounds of Cake is a new class from Cook Street School of Culinary Arts that we think sounds very fun. Learn how to make Vanilla Orange Blossom and Pumpkin Cakes plus have dinner of roasted pork loin, potatoes, Boston Brown Bread and Red Pepper Coulis (dinner is not hands-on).
The Rally Hotel has a Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse package, viewing and programming, March 13-14. There’s an overnight Lunar Eclipse Cosmic Escape package, Moonlight Yoga & Meditation, Tarot Card Reading at Call Me Pearl and amenity add-ons.
March 14
2025 Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival, March 14-16, is the state’s only all Asian and Asian American film festival. It promotes the culture, contributions and accomplishments of Asian and Asian Pacific American communities through film.
St. Patty’s Fun American Bonded celebrates March 14-17 with DJ sets on Friday and Saturday, shot girls giveaways and drink specials. Sunday brings a live bluegrass performance on the roof.
National Pi Day Atomic Cowboy is celebrating with $1 cheese slices all day on March 14, dine-in or pick-up.
Catalysts, an artwork by renowned artist Jann Haworth, will be launched by the Denver Theatre District. The artwork features 34 behind-the-scenes contributors to Denver arts and culture, highlighting the often unseen efforts they make to define the vibrancy of our city. The work will be installed on the Denver Theatre District billboard, on the side of the Buell Theatre, on Champa Street between 13th Street and 14th Street.
Colterris Wine Dinner at The Fort is a wine-paired, multi-course meal. Colterris Winery owner Scott High will host the exclusive wine tasting dinner featuring wine and game meat.
St. Patty’s Fun FIRE Restaurant at The ART Hotel Denver offers up green beer, Irish Nachos plus live bagpipes.
St. Patty’s Fun Irish Coffee Special at Olive & Finch, available March 14-17, is made with Intelligentsia coffee, a shot of whiskey, green whipped cream on top and edible glittery gold sprinkles. It’s available at all locations.
St. Patty’s Fun St. Patrick’s Weekend Kickoff at Luki Brewery includes bagpipers, drummers and Irish dancing plus the tapping of seasonal Dry Irish Stout and Imperial Irish Red.
St. Patty’s Fun Seven Grand celebrates March 14-17 with festive drink specials, Irish Whiskey shots and pints of Guinness. They’ll also host the Stacey Novik Quartet on the 17th.
The Rally Hotel Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse continues. See March 13
St. Patty’s Fun Vanishing West Ciders’ St. Patrick’s Kickoff includes a live performance from the Celtic Steps Irish Dancers and their limited-edition Green Apple Cider.
St. Patty’s Fun ViewHouse Ballpark does it up March 14-17 with 93.3 FMs Keggs & Eggs, a post-parade party, performance from Stomp Street Heist, rotating DJs and drink specials.
March 15 – National Espresso Martini Day
Ambler, in Downtown Denver, will be serving their special express martini with vodka, Licor 43, espresso liqueur and cold brew.
St. Patty’s Fun American Bonded weekend continues. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Bookcliff Winery celebrates in Palisade on their patio or lawn, with a special sangria and music. Panini Junction will be making sandwiches all day.
St. Patty’s Fun Boulder Social hosts its 2nd Annual Puppy Parade & Costume Contest. Grab your fluffy pal and get dressed up in green garb to participate. Plus, the POSO Dog Rescue will be on-site with adoptable pooches. There’ll be treats for the dogs and Irish-themed food and drink specials for the humans.
St. Patty’s Fun Charly’s Lucky Magic Spectacular is a night of magic, laughs and luck of the Irish at Wonders HUB Stage.
St. Patty’s Fun Cherry Cricket will be serving corned beef & cabbage, Jameson-based drink specials and the March Burger of the Month, the Dubliner 2.0. (PIC – The Dubliner 2.0, features a ¼ lb. pattie topped with corned beef, horsey Dijonaise, crushed-up potato chips, bacon jalapeno queso, all served on a soft pretzel bun.
Clayton Après Ski Fashion Show x Benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, brings a curated compilation of western, vintage and other trending looks, followed by an after party with light bites and cash bar.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, two of our favorites from TV’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?, take the stage for a live show of improvisation and audience participation.
St. Patty’s Fun Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 9:30am, starting at 19thh and Wynkoop. The best place for families to view it is at the end of the parade on Blake Street from 23rd-27th Ave. But the best place to see full dancing and music performances is south of 20th on Blake.
St. Patty’s Fun Emerald Eye keeps the post-parade celebrations going with $6 Teeling Irish Whiskey and baby Guinness shots, an Irish Old Fashioned and $13 pints of draft Guinness.
St. Patty’s Fun Federales hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Party happening before, during and after the parade, running 9am-noon. Tickets include 4 drinks and breakfast buffet of Mexican favorites.
St. Patty’s Fun Get Lucked Up at Milepost Zero’s St. Patrick’s event, located next to the parade route. Enjoy live bagpipers, Coors Green Beer and other fun activities.
St. Patty’s Fun Honky Tonk at Church and Union, from 11am-3pm, offers up a live DJ set of favorite country hits, drink specials including $8 whiskeys and $30 bottomless mimosas with purchase of a brunch entree. This is also the debut of the sidewalk patio for brunch service.
St. Patty’s Fun Kachina Cantina has three days of celebrating with food and drink specials. There’ll be festive cocktails each day and a Shamrockin’ Brunch, served after the St. Patty’s Fun parade.
St. Patty’s Fun Irish Coffee Special at Olive & Finch continues. See March 14.
Lookout Bar Aperol Spritz Après Ski, from 3-5pm, is the chance to enjoy Aperol Spritz specials at Vail Valley’s new spot to enjoy the best panoramic views.
St. Patty’s Fun Pet Parade in Five Points is also a Bar Crawl. The parade will be led by the Denver Brass Band, making its way to Cousins Plaza at Sonny Lawson Park. Dress up your pop for a chance at prizes.
St. Patty’s Fun Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. has a weekend of festive brews and Irish-inspired food. Sip a pint of O’Dark Irish Stout while eating corned beef and cabbage, Reuben Eggrolls and more. Live entertainment starts Saturday after the Colorado Springs St. Patty’s Fun Parade and continues through Monday, March. 17.
St. Patty’s Fun Poka Lola Social Club has a weekend of drink specials on themed cocktails, available March 15-16. Try the Sassie Lassie with Slane Irish Whiskey, house salted caramel, and green apple as well as the Irish Eyes with Slane Irish Whiskey, Laird’s Apple Brandy, lime and sugar.
Rocky Mountain Country Fest at Warren Station at Keystone, features live music, dance lessons, hat fittings, whiskey tastings and more.
St. Patty’s Fun Seven Grand St. Patty’s celebrations continue. See March 14.
State 38 Distilling Cocktail Class teaches how to make two signature cocktails, the Cafe Agave (Blanco) and Smoked Old Fashioned.
St. Patty’s Fun Shamrock the Block is the celebration at Dairy Block, with a lineup of food and drink specials from Deviation Distilling, Denver Milk Market, Poka Lola Social Club and others. There’ll also be Celtic-inspired live music, St. Patty’s Day glitter tattoos, pop-up bars serving Irish Coffee, green wine and more.
St. Patty’s Fun Sugar Bloom Cookie decorating classes continue. See March 8.
St. Patty’s Fun St. Patio’s Day is Stanley Beer Hall’s kickoff to the season with Irish food, drinks, specials, balloon bouquets, doggie bandanas and a face painter for the kids.
Taylor vs. Taylor, presented by Stories on Stage, is a musical mash-up of stories and songs combining the worlds of James Taylor and Taylor Swift.
St. Patty’s Fun Terminal Bar Patio Party offers a prime seat for watching the Denver St. Patty’s Fun Parade go past. Enjoy Hot and Frozen Irish Coffee, Guinness and more, plus swag and a 360-photo booth.
St. Patty’s Fun ViewHouse Ballpark Weekend continues. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Wonderyard Garden + Table has two events on one day – first a Pop-Up Bar at ViewHouse from noon-2pm serving up a free shot or drink sample. Then, after the parade, head to Wonderyard for games, live music and festive drink specials.
St. Patty’s Fun Wynkoop Brewing Co. has a weekend of live entertainment, Irish dancers, limited-edition Irish Red Ale brewed just for the occasion, and a menu of traditional and creative Irish-inspired specials.
March 16
St. Patty’s Fun American Bonded weekend continues. See March 14.
Emerald City Drag Show at Dickens features Jessica L’Whor, Sapphire StaxXx Bloomee and Minor Misdemeanor for a night of drag, fun and laughter.
St. Patty’s Fun Irish Coffee Special at Olive & Finch continues. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Kachina Cantina continues. See March 15.
Editor’s Pick Linda Theus-Lee & Friends: The Music in Me, Sees The Music In You: A Soulful Tribute to Patti LaBelle at Dazzle Jazz celebrates Women’s HerStory Month through this live performance.
St. Patty’s Fun Olde Town Arvada’s St. Patty’s Fun Festival includes live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, drinks and a kids zone.
St. Patty’s Fun Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. weekend continues. See March 15.
Poka Lola Social Club St. Patrick’s weekend drink deals continues. See March 15.
St. Patty’s Fun Seven Grand St. Patty’s celebrations continue. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Stanley Marketplace hosts a traditional Irish step dance performance from students at Celtic Steps dance school. There will also be food and drink specials and other activities all weekend.
St. Patty’s Fun ViewHouse Ballpark Weekend continues. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Wynkoop Brewing Co. weekend continues. See March 15.
March 17 – Actual St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patty’s Fun American Bonded weekend continues. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Benson Hotel + Faculty Club offers a free performance of Irish Step Dancing. Hang around for a cocktail and dinner at the Common Good with specials including Corned Beef Sausage, Shepherds Pie and an Irish Cocktail Flight with an Irish Cosmo, Irish Mule and Green Tea Shot.
St. Patty’s Fun Big Apple Bodega is serving The Fighting Irish, made just for the holiday. The chopped cheese sandwich is made with corned beef hash, sauerkraut, grilled onions and melted Swiss cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato and a rosemary Dijon mayo. They also have a new mocktail for the day, the Happy Leprechaun with Grüvi Dry Secco and green apple and garnished with an orange slice.
St. Patty’s Fun Irish Coffee Special at Olive & Finch continues. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun Kachina Cantina continues. See March 15.
St. Patty’s Fun Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. weekend continues. See March 15.
St. Patty’s Fun Seven Grand St. Patty’s celebrations continue. See March 14.
St. Patty’s Fun The Westin Riverfront Lobby Bar celebrates with $5 Green Michelob ULTRA drafts, $8 Guinness, $10 Paddy’s Irish Whiskey Shot and $24 Irish Beef Stew food specials, with live local music.
St. Patty’s Fun ViewHouse Ballpark Weekend continues. See March 14.
March 18
Two Truths & A Lie at B&GC is back, letting attendees learn the step-by-step process of creating and learning about three unique drinks. Try to spot the mocktail among the classic cocktails. The class is $55 and includes a curated menu of light bites.
March 20
Bowl of ‘Zole returns with a collection of up-and-coming chefs and award-winning restaurants providing tastes of their own take on pozole, the Mexican dish with history going back centuries. There will be local seafood and plant-based pozoles and traditional red or green pork varieties. Wash it all down with pours from more than 120 agave spirits.
Bruz Beers hosts a Beer & Cheese Pairing. The evening includes a pre-chosen flight of four 4-oz beers with 4 cheeses and accoutrements.
C Burger, the regenerative smashburger concept from Half Eaten Cookie Hospitality (of Corrida fame), officially opens a full-service spot in Boulder. Every patty made with 100% locally sourced, regeneratively raised organic beef from Colorado Cattle Company. They’ll serve chicken, salads and house-made soft serve in addition to burgers plus a full bar.
Platform Series at Denver Union Station is the inaugural such event, with an elegant, multi-course, food and wine pairing meal in the heart of the Great Hall. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required.
MARCH MADNESS Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, an Official Hotel Partner of the NCAA® and March Madness®, hosts a watch party in the lobby on its 86 X 152 inch TV wall March 20 and 22. Food and drink specials include Elk Cheddar Corn Dog with fries ($15), a Jalisco Dip sandwich with beef birria on a Telera roll with chips and guac and $10 tap margaritas.
Vanishing West Ciders ABBA Bingo Night lets you play along while singing your favorite hits, competing for fun prizes.
March 21
Denver March Powwow, March 21-23, celebrates American Indian heritage with more than 1600 dancers from nearly 100 tribes, through singing, dancing, storytelling, food, art and more.
March 22
Books & Bites at Denver Milk Market partners with the Denver Book Swap Society for this lit-lover’s event. Bring a paperback or hardcover to swap for another, enjoying donuts, breakfast burritos, chocolate croissants and fruit parfaits plus coffee drinks. Tickets are $5 each.
Cirque of Fortune is a professional circus-style production show inspired by the timeless Rider-Waite Tarot Deck.
MARCH MADNESS Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel watch party continues. See March 20.
March 23
Blanchard Family Wines Spring into Sonoma on the first weekend of Spring. Explore four exceptional California wines and the unique regions and terroirs that influence them. Advanced registration is required.
March 24 – National Cocktail Day
FIRE Restaurant has an interactive class in the Living Room of The ART Hotel. Expert mixologists teach the art of crafting tasty cocktails using various spirits and mixes. Happy Hour deals will be extended for those attending the class with special discounts.
March 26
Editor’s Pick Chocolate Lab: Craft + Connect Through Chocolate provides hands-on instruction into the science and mechanics of exceptional chocolate-making. Leave with new knowledge and your own just-made treats.
March 27
Adrift Tiki Bar’s Adult Spelling Bee is back with cheeky humor. Enjoy cocktails, food and a shot at winning for cash and drink prizes.
Heaven Hill Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Stoke & Rye celebrates National Whiskey Day with a 4-course dinner, thoughtfully paired with Heaven Hill Bourbon.
March 28
Meet the Maker at Snow Capped Cider’s Cedaredge Taproom is the inaugural such event, with exclusive tastings and a paired menu. Meet winemaker behind Sauvage Spectrum, Patric Matysiewski and Chef Kate Woodward, preparing a Creole-inspired, multi-course feast.
March 29
The 5280 Brunch Event is made up of the magazine’s editor-picked restaurants, beverages, a build-your-own bloody mary station and DJ. Tickets are required.
Soup for the Soul includes dinner, dancing, live music, drinks and more. Homeslice will perform current and classic hits.
March 30
10th Anniversary Renditions Dinner at Nocturne is a once-only-a-few-times-a-year event celebrating the jazz club and restaurant’s anniversary. Enjoy the music of jazz icon Grant Green through Dave Devine and his quartet and a six-course meal created by three eras of its executive chefs, Dustin Backner, Greg Weadick and Travis Elliot.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN GOOD TASTE
Ballet Ariel’s A Night in Spain – Carmen Suite and The Three-Cornered Hat – April 12, 26, 27
Denver Jazz Fest – April 3-6
Beer Fest – April 5
Collaboration Fest – April 19
13th Annual Lake Dillon Beer Festival – June 7
