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Summer Nights + Live Music? Evenings al Fresco Is Back šø
Unplugged tunes, blooming gardens, and golden hour magicāhereās whatās happening at the Botanic Gardens this week.
Evenings al Fresco Is Back šø

Hey Denver adventurers! š§©š
Need a little magic to kick off your week? Youāve come to the right place. This issue is packed with everything from golden-hour garden concerts to trivia thatāll grow your Denver knowledge (pun intended). Whether youāre in the mood for live music among the blooms, tasty taco cravings, or weekend festival previewsāscroll on and settle in. Summerās just getting warmed up.
š¼ Looking for more things to do in Denver? Dive into Things to Do in Colorado, Kid-Friendly Hikes, or discover our favorite Colorado Day Trips.

š Mile High Trivia Time!
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š Tap your guess ā weāll reveal the answer at the bottom of the newsletter!

š¶ Evenings al Fresco: Music, Blooms & Summer Vibes at the Botanic Gardens
Looking for a relaxing way to kick off the week? Picture this: golden hour light, a blanket under the trees, and local musicians serenading you from flower-filled corners of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Evenings al Fresco is backāand itās one of the most peaceful, feel-good ways to enjoy summer in the city.
⨠What It Is:
A rotating lineup of local artists performing unplugged throughout the Gardens, surrounded by peak summer blooms. Bring your own picnic, explore the grounds, and let live music guide your evening stroll.
šļø Tickets:
$32 Public
$22 Members
Kids 2 & under are free
No walk-upsāadvance tickets only!
š¼ Hereās whoās playing on opening night, Monday, June 23:
Chariots & Charioteers ā Indie/Folk/Soul (Marnieās Pavilion)
Avourneen ā Irish Folk/Celtic (Sensory Garden)
Belle Mason ā Folk/Singer-Songwriter (Annuals Pavilion)
Adolfo Romero ā Latin American Folk/Bossa Nova/Afro-Peruvian (Romantic Gardens)
Jem Zornow ā Folk/Jazz-Peruvian (Romantic Gardens)
Darcy Nelson ā Singer-Songwriter (Romantic Gardens)
šø Upcoming dates include even more talent like Daniella Katzir, namebackwards, and Jeff Miguel. See the full program & FAQs here.
š§ Music starts at 5:30 PM. Doors open at 5 PM. Final entry is 8 PM.
š§ļø Rain or shineāperformers head indoors if needed.
š§ŗ Seating is limitedāBYO blanket or lawn chair.
š„ Optional: Pre-order food and drinks from Offshoots CafĆ©.
Whether youāre looking for an easy date night or a solo unwind with garden views, Evenings al Fresco is your soundtrack to summer.
š Grab your tickets now before theyāre gone!

š Mile High Happenings
Monday, June 23 š Free Events š§µ Bowlero And Carsš Bowlero | ā° 5:00 PM ā 7:00 PM | š Free (Recurring Monday) š§µ Family Mattersš Shoot Indoors Central Park | ā° 10:00 AM ā 10:00 PM | š Free (Kids) (Recurring Monday) š§µ Smarty Party Triviaš Avanti F&B | ā° 7:00 PM | š Free (Recurring Monday) šµ Ticketed Events Dance Gavin Danceš The Fillmore Auditorium | ā° 6:00 PM | šļø $57+ Evenings al Frescoš Denver Botanic Gardens | ā° 5:00 PMā9:00 PM | šļø $32 The Blowing Loud Jam Sessionsš Dazzle | ā° 9:30 PMā11:00 PM | šļø $5 | Tuesday, June 24 š Free Events š§µ Trivia Night @ Spirit Houndš Spirit Hound Distillers ā Denver | ā° 6:30 PM ā 8:30 PM | š Free (Recurring Tuesday) š§µ Bingo Night!š WaldschƤnke Ciders | ā° 6:30 PM ā 8:30 PM | š Free (Recurring Tuesday) š§µ Geeks Who Drinkš Fuel & Iron Bar | ā° 8:00 PM ā 10:00 PM | š Free (Recurring Tuesday) šŗ Trivia Night at FlyteCo ā Weekly brewery trivia with prizes and beerš FlyteCo Brewing, 7 PM (Recurring Tuesdays) šµ Ticketed Events Brad Goodeš Dazzle | ā° 7:00 PMā8:30 PM | šļø $15ā$25 coohills. Beats On The Creek: FUNKIPHINOš coohills., 1400 Wewatta St. | ā° 7:30 PMā9:30 PM | šļø $10 Bridge Fee āWeird Alā Yankovicš Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ā° 8:00 PM | šļø Price varies Evenings al Frescoš Denver Botanic Gardens | ā° 5:00 PMā9:00 PM | šļø $32 |
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Thatās a Wrap, Bro!
Thanks for spending your Monday with us. Whether youāre planning to stroll through the Botanic Gardens, catch a show, or hit a street fair this weekend, we hope youāre feeling inspired to get out and enjoy Denver. š¼ Did You Guess Right? Answer: C) 23 acres! The Denver Botanic Gardens spans 23 acresāthatās roughly the size of 17 football fields! From its glass conservatory to its amphitheater and themed gardens, thereās a lot to explore in this lush urban oasis. Whether youāre there for a concert, a quiet walk, or to learn about plants from around the world, itās truly one of Denverās most vibrant green spaces. āļø Until next timeāstay curious, stay local, and stay cool. āThe Whatās Happeninā Denver Team š„ š«¶ |

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