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:
Sunday Night Jitterbug
Sundays
8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
$18 Classes & Dance / $15 Dance only.
Each week they teach the basics of this easy to learn dance plus a few moves and tricks to show off at the dance! Drop-ins, singles, couples, families, and groups are all welcome. Each week features a different band.
Jam B4 the Slam
Sunday nights in the Jungle Room
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE
Jazz Jam with Gabe Gravangno Trio
Friday nights in the Jungle Room
6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
$5
Live Music: Wendy Clark Band w/ Lauren Michaels & Josh Bierman
Friday, July 5
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
$15 Advance / $20 Doors.
Baby Rave – Red, White, & Blue
Saturday, July 6
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$5 (free for anyone under the age of one)
Stage Fluid Open Stage Drag Show
Thursday, July 18
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FREE
Telling Tales
Tuesday, July 30
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE