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Southwest Denver Artists Open Studios To Public May 3

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Southwest Denver Artist Open Studios is set for Saturday, May 3, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. The FREE event allows visitors to explore artist studios and community venues across southwest Denver and Englewood. Some 29 artists are participating in a variety of media from paintings to sculptures and mixed media. [Read more…] about Southwest Denver Artists Open Studios To Public May 3

Free First Friday Jazz Hop In Five Points Fills Music Venues Along Welton Street

Here’s a way to “jazz” up the first Friday of every month. Local jazz musicians will take to the stage at multiple venues along Welton Street in Denver’s historic jazz district during First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points. The organizers hope to keep jazz and culture alive, by encouraging music fans to immerse themselves in the rhythm, culture, and energy of Five Points. [Read more…] about Free First Friday Jazz Hop In Five Points Fills Music Venues Along Welton Street

Denver Makers Market Offers Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local

Local artisans, crafters, farmers and vendors will have come together for an indoor/outdoor shopping experience. Denver Makers Market stages events multiple events per month in different locations: Highpoint Marketplace in Aurora, Arapahoe Community College, Arvada Marketplace and others. Each affords the chance to shop local and meet the artisans. Food trucks will be on hand, too. [Read more…] about Denver Makers Market Offers Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local

6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2025, most celebrations will be over the weekend, May 3 or 4. [Read more…] about 6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Pig + Pearl Secondhand Holds Dollar Bin Sale This Weekend

Pig + Pearl Secondhand (formerly known as ARES Thrift Store) in Boulder holds a Dollar Bin Sale on Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thousands of items will be out in the front parking lot. All are priced at $1 or less. Don’t forget to bring cash. [Read more…] about Pig + Pearl Secondhand Holds Dollar Bin Sale This Weekend

Kentucky Derby Celebration at Southlands May 3

Don your fancy hats, fascinators, seersucker suits and head out to Southlands Shopping Center for a Kentucky Derby Celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Town Square. During the FREE event, enjoy live music from local favorite Montage, lawn games, food and special drinks for purchase, games and the chance to watch the big race on the big screen. [Read more…] about Kentucky Derby Celebration at Southlands May 3

Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale May 8-11

The annual four-day Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale features the creative output of more than 30 local artists and serves as a showcase for affordable, unique items. Admission is FREE. You’ll find functional and sculptural ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber and wood creations. It takes place Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11, 2025. [Read more…] about Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale May 8-11

Build A LEGO Star Wars Grogu For Free & Take It Home May 4

Two Denver area LEGO Stores are holding a special mini-build in honor of “May The 4th Be With You” aka Star Wars Day. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., build a LEGO Star Wars Grogu for FREE and take it home with you. This “make and take” event is intended for those 10 years and older. The LEGO Star Wars Grogu model will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last, so get there early. [Read more…] about Build A LEGO Star Wars Grogu For Free & Take It Home May 4

Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 Fills Civic Center Park May 3 & 4

The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors and food vendors will be serving up the best in Colorado Mexican cuisine. A variety of local, regional and international talents will appear on three stages. A parade gets the fiesta started at 11 a.m. on Saturday. [Read more…] about Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 Fills Civic Center Park May 3 & 4

Community Shred-A-Thon at Eaglecrest High School May 3

It might be a good idea to finish up that spring cleaning by going through all those old storage boxes and file cabinets, gather all of your “no-longer important” and/or outdated documents and get them safely shredded. Eaglecrest High School hosts a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon. Documents will be securely shredded by Express Shred.
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See Cute Baby Animals & Enjoy Pancake Breakfast. Farm and Ranch Day at CALF’s Lowell Ranch on May 10. Reserve Your Free Ticket Now

City folk just don’t get out to the “country” enough. There’s a quick fix on Saturday, May 10, 2025, during Farm and Ranch Day at CALF’s historic Lowell Ranch in Castle Rock. The entire family can see all sorts of livestock and the historic Lowell Ranch House during the FREE event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the perfect chance to see all creatures big and small including lambs, calves, chickens, pigs, and more. [Read more…] about See Cute Baby Animals & Enjoy Pancake Breakfast. Farm and Ranch Day at CALF’s Lowell Ranch on May 10. Reserve Your Free Ticket Now

Passes Still Available! Movie Preview: ‘Another Simple Favor’ Starring Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively

As of this morning, April 27, 2025, sneak preview passes are still available. Get yours now, before they’re all “sold out”. In Another Simple Favor, Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square. [Read more…] about Passes Still Available! Movie Preview: ‘Another Simple Favor’ Starring Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively

Best Amazon Deals in April: LEGO, Maybelline, Yankee Candle, Hershey, Hot Wheels & More

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deal shopping tags Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals in April: LEGO, Maybelline, Yankee Candle, Hershey, Hot Wheels & More

City Park Farmers Market Boasts 100+ Colorado-Based Farmers & Food Vendors

City Park Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with fresh good grown locally, monthly cooking demos and even live music. This year, more than 100 Colorado-based farmers, ranchers, bakers, meat purveyors, cheesemakers and food producers will line the City Park Esplanade every Saturday through October. [Read more…] about City Park Farmers Market Boasts 100+ Colorado-Based Farmers & Food Vendors

Governor’s Art Show in Loveland Showcases Colorado Artists

For 34 years, the Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale has shown a spotlight on Colorado’s best artists. This year is no exception, with 60+ of the state’s most talented showcased, including Legacy Artist Rosetta. The 2025 show will be displayed at the Loveland Museum from Saturday, May 3 through Saturday, June 14, 2025, with both in-person and online fine art sales. [Read more…] about Governor’s Art Show in Loveland Showcases Colorado Artists