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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