From Denver.org:

On November 22, 1858, Gen. William Larimer, a land speculator from eastern Kansas, placed cottonwood sticks on the hill overlooking the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek to stake a claim at the center of a square-mile town plat. Now, 150 years later, Denver is the 21st largest metropolitan area in the United States. The City and County of Denver is celebrating its sesquicentennial with a legacy project, the Denver Daisy; recognition of 150 people making Denver a better place; and a two-week celebration in November called 15 Days, 150 Years.

Events here.

At the Skylark Lounge (140 S. Broadway), we listened to some Johnny Cash covers by A Band Named Sue & Truckers Daughter downstairs in the dimly lit back booth, and then headed upstairs to hear a serious assortment of tunes surrounded by pool tables and the Roller Derby girls after party. This is a place that everyone should check out if you are in the Broadway area.

Next, my love the Rock Bar. Dubbed Westword’s best new club 07, this Colfax bar has the variety you’ll love. Located at 3015 E. Colfax (Colfax and Milwaukee) at the front of the All Inn Motel. Some really great comments on it here. Best part: in an extremely ghetto hotel for those nights you just feel like really living it up, cheapish drinks, good crowd (variety – of people and music – which can be hard to come by in Denver). Worst: nasty bathrooms, can get a bit cancun-y sticky feeling in there.

Hollyberry: The RockBar is awesome. That’s it.

2008 free days!
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St. , Denver, 303-376-4800

Monday, January 14
Saturday, January 26
Thursday, January 31
Thursday, February 14
Tuesday, October 7
Saturday, October 18
Sunday, November 2
Sunday, November 9

Denver Art Museum,
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, 720-865-5000
The art museum is free the first Saturday of every month:
Saturday, January 5
Saturday, February 2
Saturday, March 1
Saturday, April 5
Saturday, May 3
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, July 5
Saturday, August 2
Saturday, September 6
Saturday, October 4
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, December 6

Denver Botanic Gardens,
1005 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500
Monday, Jan. 21 (Martin Luther King Day)
Monday, February 18 (Presidents’ Day)
Monday, March 17
Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Monday, July 21
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 18

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield,
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, 303-973-3705
Friday, January 4
Friday, February 1
Friday, March 7
Friday, April 4
Friday, May 2
Friday, June 6
Friday, August 1
Friday, October 3
Friday, November 7
Friday, December 5

Denver Center for the Performing Arts,
1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4000
“Our House ” January 10 · 6:30 p.m. · Space Theatre
“Lydia” January 17 · 6:30 p.m. · Ricketson Theatre
“Plainsong” January 24 · 6:30 p.m. · Stage Theatre
“Gee’s Band” March 13 · 6:30 p.m. · Space Theatre
“The Merry Wives of Windsor” March 20 · 6:30 p.m. · Stage Theatre
“Doubt” April 3 · 6:30 p.m. · Ricketson Theatre
“3 Mo’Divas” May 8 · 6:30 p.m. · Stage Theatre

Denver Museum of Nature & Science ,
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-322-7009
Wednesday, January 16
Sunday, April 20
Saturday, May 3
Wednesday, June 25
Wednesday, August 13
Sunday, September 7
Wednesday, October 22
Sunday, December

Ballpark Market – 2nd Saturday April – October (next is May 10th) @ Larimer St. between 21st and 22nd Streets. Not a “farmers” market but a fun market all the same! Featuring home goods, flea market style – dubbed as an open air European market.

Metro Denver Markets – weekend markets starts May 3rd. Check site for locations including Aspen Grove in Highlands Ranch and a Wheat Ridge location

Old Pearl Street Market – opens June 8th; Between Louisiana St. and Iowa St.

Cherry Creek Market – begins May 3rd @ Cherry Creek Mall – Bed, Bath & Beyond lot.

Stapleton Market – starts June 15th on Sundays @ Founder’s Green

City Park Market – starts June 1st on Sundays @ Sullivan Fountain at Colfax & City Park Esplanade

Denver Civic Centers Farmers Market – starts June 14th @ intersection of Bannock and 14th in the heart of Denver Civic Center Park

Lone Tree Market – starts May 13th @ intersection of Yosemite and Maximus

Parker Market – starts May 14th @ historic downtown Parker 1 1/2 blocks east of Parker Road on Main Street in the parking lot of the Mainstreet Center

Events in denver: once a year activities, plays, concerts, galas, etc.

Denver Restaurants: what we love, like and dislike about restaurants and food in Denver, as well as general where you can find it info.

Adventure/Leisure in Denver: outdoors, museums, parks, etc.

Nightlife: bars, nighttime fun, etc.

News/Gossip: with emphasis on news;)

Shopping: especially boutiques and local spots

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