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🌸 Garden Grooves & ’90s Vibes: Summer Nights at the Botanic Gardens
Toad the Wet Sprocket, Sixpence None the Richer, and a whole lot of flowers. Let’s dance among the dahlias.
What's Happenin' Denver
July 30, 2025
🎶 Summer Sounds in Full Bloom at Denver Botanic Gardens
Hey there, Denver explorers!
Looking for a summer concert with a little extra magic? How about live music, lush gardens, and wandering through flower-lined paths with a drink in hand? The Summer Concert Series at the Denver Botanic Gardens is bringing big names—and even bigger vibes—right to York Street.
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Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street spans 24 acres, but do you know what used to be on this land? |
🎶 Summer Sounds in Full Bloom at Denver Botanic Gardens
Ready to relive your ’90s alt-rock dreams under the stars? Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Jayhawks, and Sixpence None the Richer are teaming up for one unforgettable night in one of Denver’s most magical venues: the UMB Bank Amphitheater at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
On Wednesday, July 30, wander through 24 acres of blooming gardens before the show, grab a drink, and settle in for a concert surrounded by wildflowers and good vibes. The York Street location is already a botanical wonderland by day—but when the music starts and the sun dips behind the city skyline, it transforms into something straight-up enchanting. 🌙✨
📍 Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street, 1007 York St.
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM, music begins at 7 PM
🚗 Parking: Free in the parking complex (limited), plus street parking in Cheesman Park.
♿ Accessibility: Most paths and gardens are wheelchair-friendly.
☕ Eats: Grab a bite at Offshoots Café, Hive Garden Bistro, or a brew from Copper Door Coffee.
📷 Photo Policy: Personal photos encouraged—just follow the guidelines.
🌎 Tours & Digital Guide: Take a guided stroll or download the Bloomberg Connects app for a self-paced experience.
🌆 Mile High Happenings
Wednesday, July 30 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Chess Night📍 Woods Boss Brewing | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🧵 Open Mic Comedy📍 Wide Right | ⏰ 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🧵 Mile High Roundup📍 Mile High Spirits | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🧵 Punk Rock Trivia Night📍 Bowman’s Vinyl & Lounge | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Wednesday) 🎟️ Ticketed Events 🎻 Mozart Under the Stars📍 McGregor Square | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $25+ 🎤 Olivia Dean📍 The Ogden Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ TBA 🎸 Scene Queen📍 The Gothic Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $26.50 🎶 The Marías – Submarine Tour📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ $59.50+ | Thursday, July 31 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Geeks Who Drink Trivia📍 Jagged Mountain Brewery | ⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Thursday) 🧵 Trivia Night @ Waldschänke📍 Waldschänke Ciders | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Thursday) 🎟️ Ticketed Events 🎤 Parker McCollum📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ TBA 🎺 Robert Randolph📍 Levitt Pavilion Denver | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🆓 Free RSVP / 🎟️ $40 upgrades 🎷 Trumpet Summit📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 🎟️ $20–$30 |
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🎟️ Endless summer vibes
 | See you among the sunflowers. Whether you’re dancing on the grass or sipping something cold between garden paths, this is peak Denver summer. Don’t forget your picnic blanket and your flower crown (optional, but strongly encouraged). Answer: A. A cemetery! York Street’s lush oasis was once the site of Prospect Hill Cemetery—making those blooms even more unexpectedly beautiful. 🫶 Stay cool, — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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