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CLOSING! Mercury Cafe

Closing at the end of March 2025. According to the Mercury Cafe, Denver’s oldest venue… Since 1975, the Mercury Cafe has been a home to poets, punks, rebels, and artists from all walks of life. The Merc is built on the inclusion of spirit, character, free opinion and heart. These walls are Denver’s greatest muse, they are alive with generations of stories from the wonderers and wanderers who have performed here. There is nowhere quite like it. [Read more…] about CLOSING! Mercury Cafe

Nissi’s

Lafayette is home to Nissi’s, one of Colorado’s premier live music venues. The space offers a wide range of national and regional entertainment featuring all music genres. You’ll find intimate performances by singers and instrumentalists to favorite local bands to comedy nights and full-blown festivals. Some shows are free or extremely low-cost, others start at about $15 for general admission and $25 for reserved seats. [Read more…] about Nissi’s

Odde’s Music Grill

Odde’s Music Grill is a neighborhood bar, restaurant and live music venue in Westminster. They stage a ton of events including Monday night Blues Jams, karaoke, comedy nights, whiskey tastings, concerts and more. [Read more…] about Odde’s Music Grill

Living The Dream Brewing Co.

Living The Dream Brewing Co. started in Littleton in 2014. The brewery calls itself a “playground for our brewing team that is always experimenting with new flavors, techniques, and beer craft beer styles.”

Living The Dream is a hub for all kinds of activities including trivia nights, music bingo and live music.

Image courtesy Living The Dream Brewing Co

Check out their events calendar, Facebook page and food truck schedule for the latest happenings.

9150 Commerce Center Cir #300, Highlands Ranch, 303-284-9585.

Below are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Music Bingo
Thursday, July 10
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FREE

Free Financial Wellness Counseling Available To Seniors

Sunshine Home Share Colorado is a local nonprofit offering FREE financial wellness counseling to older adults. Working with a financial “social worker,” you can learn how to improve your financial health, deal with money issues and take control of your financial well-being. Private one-on-one sessions for anyone 55 and older are being held at various libraries in February. [Read more…] about Free Financial Wellness Counseling Available To Seniors

Zeppelin Station Hosts Ton Of Fun Activities & Events

RiNo’s Zeppelin Station is a collection of food stalls, independent retailers, a salon and event space. The place is kicking into gear with a number of events and activities including exercise classes, live music and themed evenings. Here’s what’s coming up next on the calendar. All events are FREE unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about Zeppelin Station Hosts Ton Of Fun Activities & Events

Intro To Improv Comedy Class Every Thursday at Rise Comedy

Want to see if improv comedy is right for you? RISE Comedy hosts a drop-in improv class almost every Thursday night. It’s an easy way to try your hand at comedy in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Improvisation is a tool that helps performers, actors, and people of any background or skill set. You will learn how to be truly present, conscious, and in the moment. Classes are held from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and cost $10. You can check out the schedule here, as well as register. 1260 22nd St., Denver.

Books & Beer – A Latino Book Fair Today at Raices Brewing

The Colorado Alliance of Latino Mentors and Authors (CALMA) invites the public to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Books and Beer, a book fair with Latino authors at Raices Brewing Company on Saturday, September 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children’s books, poetry, memoir, mystery, and much more will be on sale. More information about the book fair and CALMA can be found here. 2060 W. Colfax Ave., Denver.

Disguises Costumes Holds Annual Summer Extravganza Sale This Weekend

Disguises, one of the largest costume stores in the region, is holding its annual summer extravaganza and sidewalk sale this Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25. Thousands of items are marked to move (as in $1 or $2) including packaged costumes, vintage clothing, retired rental costumes, discontinued shoes and boots and more. Open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. 9797 W. Colfax Ave. (northeast corner of Colfax & Kipling), Lakewood.

Live Concerts Are Back & We’ve Got Deals On Tickets!

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It feels like forever, but live concerts with some of your favorite big name performers are now on the Denver calendar at venues such as Fiddler’s Green and Levitt Pavilion. We’re talking the likes of ZZTop, Melissa Etheridge and Lady A. We consider it our duty to track down ticket deals…and we’ve found some. Take a look below at the latest discounts. We’ll keep updating this list as more artists get on the road and head to our little piece of heaven. [Read more…] about Live Concerts Are Back & We’ve Got Deals On Tickets!

3 Ways Denver Residents Can Get Free Trees

Trees are good for humans and the environment. They provide shade, help with air quality, keep the ecosystem thriving and more. But sometimes it feels as if we are fighting a losing battle. Between Emerald Ash Borer and other diseases, as well as pollution and development, we’re losing our green canopy. Denver property owners have three ways to qualify for free trees that you can plant on your property in the public right-of-way. [Read more…] about 3 Ways Denver Residents Can Get Free Trees

Chill This Summer at Frozen Fire Rink In Idaho Springs

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With recent soaring temperatures you may be surprised to learn Colorado has an outdoor ice rink where you can skate or ride bumper cars. Idaho Springs’ Frozen Fire Rink is the coolest place to play hockey, practice your skating tricks or slide and bump your way to fun all while surrounded by our Rocky Mountains. [Read more…] about Chill This Summer at Frozen Fire Rink In Idaho Springs

Mile High Spirits

Mile High Spirits opened in 2011 in the heart of Denver’s River North (RiNo) art’s district before moving to downtown’s Ballpark neighborhood in 2014. MHS is Denver’s OG urban distillery in the Mile High City, crafting grain to bottle spirits for a fair price.

Photo courtesy: Mile High Spirits

They offer Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum and canned Moscow Mule/Punching Mule at their tasting room bar and in 16 states coast to coast.

When you visit Mile High Spirits you will experience live music — from Bluegrass to DJ mixes — and unique homemade cocktails. All of their spirits are made in house by their expert distilling team.

That’s not all- they have a variety of interesting activities while you take in cocktails and music: magic cornhole boards, photo booths, table ring toss and more.

Make sure to check out their calendar or visit their Facebook page to see what and where their next event is happening or to learn more about them.

2201 Lawrence St., Denver, 303-296-2226.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Tasting Room Grand Reopening
Friday, May 2
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FREE (ticket required)

More upcoming events at Denver area breweries

La Cache Welcomes Back Shoppers Looking For Bargains

La Cache is one of Denver hidden treasures and a treasure trove for shoppers. The high-end consignment store deals in antiques, sterling silver, crystal, china, art, jewelry, fine linens, small rugs and furniture. The store is once again open for business. La Cache is now open for sales again, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Read more…] about La Cache Welcomes Back Shoppers Looking For Bargains

New Way To Share Your Events With Other MHOTC Readers

Due to popular demand (or maybe just to see if we could do it), we have created a Mile High on the Cheap Facebook Group. While we always encourage you to submit your events for publication on the website, this new Group is another way to spread the word about those that somehow escape our attention, are outside our price-point, last-minute or just aren’t quite right for our calendar. [Read more…] about New Way To Share Your Events With Other MHOTC Readers

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