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.
Their events calendar overflows with everything from lindy hop dance classes and poetry slams to jazz jams and one-night only performances. Most are very affordable.
Large events are held in the Ballroom. Smaller ones in the Jungle Room or Rose Room.
Check out their online calendar for upcoming events and ticket prices.
2199 California St., Denver.
Here are just a few of the upcoming low-cost events:
Jazz Jam Ft. Verena Fuentes
Friday nights in the Jungle Room
6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
$5
Live Music: Card Catalog w/ Thunderboogie & The Stigmas
Friday, February 28
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 (Advance)
Baby Rave: Wild Things
Saturday, March 1
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$5
Live Music: Card Catalog w/ No Rush & The Stigmas
Saturday, March 8
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 (Advance)
Lindy Hop Social Dance w/ DJ
Tuesday, March 18
8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
$13
This event also falls on a free sticker night, all visitors (while supplies last) can get one limited edition sticker for free if they come to the event.
Live Music: Lina Corrales and The Curve w/ Ash Redhorse & the Midnight Suns, The Green Typewriters, & Hopefully Soon
Friday, March 28
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 (Advance)