Denver, CO
Gluten-free foodie fest, Herb’s Bar turns 90, Cinco de Mayo in Five Points, and more things to do in Denver this weekend
Gluten Free Foodie Competition
Saturday. In case you have a gluten allergy or intolerance, you would possibly suppose it’s a must to skip lots of the myriad native beer festivals or threat paying full value to take pleasure in just some drink choices. Not so on the Gluten Free Foodie Competition, coming to Holidaily Brewing Co. on Saturday, Could 6.
Holidaily completely brews gluten-free beers utilizing grains reminiscent of millet and buckwheat as an alternative of barley in its award-winning recipes. On Saturday, cease by the brewery in Golden (801 Brickyard Circle) to pair the drinks with bites from 9 meals vans and pop-up distributors that additionally concentrate on gluten-free meals. Distributors embrace Devoted Bistro & Bakery, Farmhouse 5280 and Wave the Grain, amongst others.
The pageant is free to attend; patrons merely pay for what they wish to eat and drink. Extra data at bit.ly/44tFmxR. — Tiney Ricciardi
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Submit Dancers with Ballet Folklorico Baile Caliente carry out on the Fiesta Folklorico & Confluence Music Stage throughout Cinco De Mayo festivities at Civic Heart Park on Could 8, 2022 in Denver.
Free Cinco de Mayo music in 5 Factors
Saturday and Sunday. Along with the Saturday, Could 6, and Sunday, Could 7, blowout at Civic Heart park — which is anticipated to draw lots of of hundreds to the town’s annual Rejoice Tradition pageant (see cincodemayodenver.com for extra) — Denver’s Cinco de Mayo occasions this yr will embrace a brand new music celebration in 5 Factors.
Organized by the parents behind the 5 Factors Jazz Competition, the cultural district and neighborhood will see Welton Avenue remodeled right into a Latin jazz-themed haven with bands, DJs, meals vans and different outside choices. Places for the Friday, Could 5, and Saturday, Could 6, programming embrace Sonny Lawson Park, 5 Factors Plaza, Goed Zuur, Spangalang Brewery and the 715 Membership.
I’ve you’ve been ready for an excuse to take salsa dance classes, style new tequilas or hearken to some shiny horns and wealthy guitar, it’s right here. It’s all free and open to the general public, however examine particular person venues for reservation and door-cover necessities. bit.ly/42hwAl7 — John Wenzel
Herb’s Bar turns 90, pours one other drink
Sunday. Denver’s Buckhorn Trade and My Brother’s Bar get numerous credit score for having the oldest liquor licenses within the metropolis, and really, there aren’t many who can get near them. However Herb’s Bar, the standard hangout and live-music spot within the Ballpark neighborhood, will get nearer than most.
Herb’s on Sunday, Could 7, will have fun its ninetieth anniversary beginning at 4 p.m. (and working till final name) with Nineteen Thirties-themed cocktails just like the Gin Rickey, Manhattan, Salty Canine and Tom Collins for $4 every, dwell music, and free meals from Max’s Delicatessen. “Nineteen Thirties apparel is non-compulsory,” the homeowners wrote.
The occasion runs 4 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at 2057 Larimer St. in Denver. Free, however entry is 21-and-up. herbsbar.com — John Wenzel
Chief Comedy Fest chugs into city
Friday and Saturday. There’s nothing else like The Chief Comedy Fest, Trinidad’s stand-up occasion that brings in native and nationwide names for a weekend of guffaws, through the historic Southwest Chief rail line. It runs between Chicago and Los Angeles — with Trinidad, on the New Mexico border, proper within the center — and even hosts a few of the reveals within the run-up to the occasion.

Stay recordings, themed showcases, open mics, afterparties and extra await. This yr’s Friday, Could 5, and Saturday, Could 6, headliners embrace TV and voiceover regulars reminiscent of Ron Lynch (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Journey Time”) and Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald (“Emergency Vets”) but additionally nationally headlining comics and podcasters reminiscent of Emma Arnold, Denver’s Andrew Orvedahl (truTV’s “These Who Can’t” and The Grawlix), and a who’s-who of present and expat Coloradans (Christie Buchele, Kate Strobel, Joshua Emerson, Kate McLachlan).
Tickets are $60 for a full-festival move; $35 for particular person days, and $20 per headlining present; some occasions are free. Present occasions and places fluctuate; see the complete schedule and record of performers at thechieffestival.com. — John Wenzel
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Denver, CO
Denver weather: Mountain snow overnight, cooler overall Friday
DENVER (KDVR) — October’s unseasonably mild weather pattern will continue, but the Denver metro area will have some cooler weather mixed in. Overall, the Denver weather forecast continues to look mostly dry. That said, the mountains will see some light snow overnight Thursday.
Accumulations are expected to be minor, generally 1 to 2 inches, with slightly higher amounts possible in the highest elevations.
Weather tonight: Mountain snow, mostly dry metro

While most precipitation will stay in the mountains overnight Thursday, the Interstate 25 corridor may see a brief light shower overnight. Skies will be mostly cloudy with lows around 40 degrees.
Weather tomorrow: Seasonal weather

Skies will begin mostly cloudy Friday, but the metro will see sunshine heading into the afternoon. Temperatures will be cooler with highs in the low 60s, which is seasonal. If clouds clear sooner the metro would likely be warmer, but if they stick around longer into the afternoon it’ll be cooler.
Looking ahead: A mild weekend, but briefly cooler next week
Saturday brings sunny skies to the region with temperatures around 70 degrees. Winds will be light from the south. Another storm system will swing by to our north, but highs in Denver will stay well above normal. Winds will also pick up making for a breezy Broncos game.

That same storm system may bring snow to the northern mountains overnight Sunday and Monday. Although it may be left dry again in Denver, a slight chance for a light rain shower exists. Either way it will stay windy. Temperatures will briefly dip into the 50s for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Denver, CO
Ball Arena sports new food, throwback merchandise for Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets to start new seasons
The Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche are starting off their new seasons with new food menus and throwback merchandise at Ball Arena. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the teams and venue, announced a new lineup of food prices, options and vendors, as well as throwback team swag at the team store.
“Both teams reloaded in the offseason,” said Jim Mulvihill with Kroenke Sports.
Mulvihill said the excitement around the expected success of the two teams has made its way into Altitude Authentics, the team store.
“When people are psyched for the teams, the stuff is flying off the racks,” Mulvihill said.
The Denver Nuggets is releasing its popular black city skyline jerseys on Nov. 11, more than five years after the organization rapidly sold out after the first release.
The Colorado Avalanche already released its throwback Quebec Nordiques jersey.
“It sold out online within 15 minutes,” Mulvihill said. “It shows there’s an appreciation for the history of the franchise.”
Ball Arena also announced plans to create fan-friendly prices on fare such as hot dogs, popcorn and some beer options. Prices can vary from $5 to $10.
“We have a championship team, and we have championship food now,” said Jared Andrews, owner of Big Belly Brothers BBQ. “We are going to pair those together. You can’t miss.”
Big Belly is one of several local eateries opening up shop in Ball Arena for the new Avs and Nuggets seasons.
Big Belly started out of inspiration from recipes Andrews learned from his grandma and a passion for smoking meats that came from his father. The company started as a food truck. Big Belly now includes three trucks, one restaurant and two stands in Ball Arena.
“I never thought we would be this large of scale,” Andrews said. “We started on a food truck. I remember our first dollar that came in, and I said, ‘Wow, this is actually happening.’”
CBS Colorado asked Andrews about where all the flavors for his barbeque come from.
“Really, it is the smoker that does all the work,” Andrews explained. “We have the patience on the burnt ends. We cook them for 15 hours, pull them off the smoker and then put them back on for another three to four hours.”
As for the lineup of merchandise, the Avalanche are working on restocking its jerseys that rapidly sold out.
Denver, CO
Denver faces Golden State for conference matchup
Associated Press
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors
San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -1.5; over/under is 233.5
BOTTOM LINE: Denver faces Golden State in Western Conference action Thursday.
Golden State finished 48-34 overall and 29-23 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Warriors averaged 19.7 points off of turnovers, 15.6 second-chance points and 43.6 bench points last season.
Denver went 50-32 overall and 32-20 in Western Conference games during the 2024-25 season. The Nuggets averaged 120.8 points per game while shooting 50.6% from the field and 37.6% from deep last season.
INJURIES: Warriors: Alex Toohey: day to day (knee), De’Anthony Melton: out (knee), Moses Moody: day to day (calf).
Nuggets: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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