Weekender 5/22 - 5/25

Ah, Memorial Day Weekend... blessed time of staying up late Sunday night with no guilt. How I love thee...


All Weekend:

-It is time for the Annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival, Friday - Monday at the Pavillions (16th st mall).. more info here.

-Saturday - Monday - The Old South Gaylord Memorial Day Festival runs from 7am - 10 pm starting with a pancake breakfast each day. Entertainment kicks off each day with a kid friendly magic show at 10:30 am on the main stage, followed by live music after. Parking can be tricky even on normal days in this beloved Denver 'hood - so park at South High and take the free shuttle!

-The "Picturesque Colorado"Exhibition of vintage railroad ads featuring photographs and photochromes of Colorado(info about the collection here) is in the last two weeks of the exhibition at the Byers-Evans House Museum - I have mentioned this one before, and it is probably just the old Colorado History Minor from College rising up in me, but this is an awesome collection in an awesome space for FREE!! Located at 1310 Bannock St.

-Don't forget, your favorite Farmers' Markets are up and running for the summer now.. buying local saves you money and supports and strengthens our Colorado economy!! Find a market near you here

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Friday - 5/22
-Boulderites and Northern 'burb dwellers, get thee to FAC!! Millinum Harvest House hosts "Rockin the Gardens" with Hazel Miller this evening from 5:30-9:30... the first time I saw Hazel sing was in High School with Big Head Todd at Red Rocks.. she is freaking amazing - don't miss seeing this local fave for free this evening! Series website here

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Saturday- 5/23

-The Memorial Day Parade starts at 10:00 am down town (route info here) and is followed by a tribute at the Colorado Veterans Monument at 14th and Broadway. Honor those who protect and care for us now, and all those who have gone before them.
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Sunday - 5/24

-If cars are your thing, head out to Tiffany Plaza today for the "Proof-a-polooza" (sponsored by Proof Night Club) car show. All kinds of different cars and motorcycles will be on display, and super cheap drinks and Brauts will be available too!! More Info
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Monday- 5/25

-Free Elitch's Admission to active military personel - present your military ID and you will get free admission and unlimited access to all rides and attractions. Also, your military ID will allow you to purchase up to 6 more tickets for friends or family for only $15.00 each (WOW). Enjoy, you deserve it, and THANK YOU for all that you do for us!!

-Rocky Mt. Brassworks is giving a free concert in my old stomping ground of lovely Broomstick (er, I mean Broomfield) at 1:00 p.m. at Broomfield Commons Park (that is that beautiful park at 120th and Sheridan across the street from the old Fox Burrow 'hood). You can buy refreshements or bring your own, so grab your blankie and head on over!!

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As always, I will update as I hear more, or you can post your own info in the comments section.
Happy 3 day weekend, fellow Denverites.. Now go hug a vet!

ETA -Check out Saturday's Denver Post for lots of great ideas for activities this weekend and all thru the summer... (bonus points to them for including The Lancer in their patio drinking feature instead of taking the obvious and overplayed route and pointing out Govs Park in the 'hood. WOO HOO Lancer!!!)