Pride, Pups & Summer Vibes: Where to Be This Weekend in Denver

Edgewater jams, drag for dogs, 200+ vendors, and a rooftop margarita or two. Let’s weekend.

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What's Happenin' Denver
June 20, 2025

Where to Be This Weekend in Denver

Happy Friday, Denver!

It’s officially that kind of weekend in Denver—the one where you stumble onto a street fair, dance to live music in the park, and maybe enter your dog in a drag show (because why not?). From two-stage festivals to pint-sized parades and vendor-lined streets packed with flavor, June 21 is bursting with events across the city. This issue has your summer weekend mapped out—from tacos to tunes and everything in between.

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🏛️ Fun Fact: That Capitol Dome? It’s Dripping in Gold

Denver’s State Capitol dome isn’t just shiny—it’s covered in real 24K gold. The gilding was added in 1908 to commemorate the Colorado Gold Rush, and yep, it still gleams in the Mile High sun.

Taco Tuesdays. Molcajetes. House margaritas. Need we say more? This Platt Park staple brings the bold flavors of Michoacán to South Broadway, with brunch, lunch, and dinner 6 days a week. Grab some ceviche, sip something strong, and stay awhile.

🎉 What’s Happenin’ This Weekend: Festivals, Floats & Furry Friends

Looking for plans this weekend that go beyond the usual patio brunch? Saturday, June 21 is stacked with summer energy—whether you’re chasing live tunes, parading with your pup, or eating your way down 32nd Ave. Here’s your go-to list of where to show up and soak it in:

🎶 Edgewater Music Festival

📍 Citizen’s Park, Edgewater | 🕑 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 💵 $10–$100

Two stages. Ten hours of music. One Harley-Davidson raffle. This all-day music fest brings BBQ, beers, and big summer vibes—plus, your ticket supports Habitat for Humanity.

🛍️ Highlands Street Fair

📍 32nd Ave & Lowell Blvd | 🕙 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free

Over 200 local vendors, live music, and bites from 15+ restaurants? Yes, please. This free fest is a local fave, and for good reason—it’s like a block party on performance enhancers.

🐶 Paws With Pride 2025

📍 Denver Union Station | 🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 🆓 Free

A doggie drag show, hydration stations, pet portraits, and patio specials. Pride Month has never looked so adorable. Bonus: Every dog is a star in the “Tails & Tiaras” category.

🌈 Tennyson Street Pride Parade & Party

📍 Call to Arms Brewing | 🕓 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🆓 Free

An itty-bitty float parade led by local breweries + Jon Ham’s live set = a low-key block party with high-key vibes. All ages welcome.

🎯 Your Move:

Pick one. Pick all. But definitely pick something—this is one of those weekends you don’t want to let pass you by.

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🌆 Mile High Happenings ☀️

Friday, June 20

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi📍 Hapa Sushi LoDo | ⏰ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday)

🧵 Happy Hour Gone to the Dogs📍 Spirit Hound Denver | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday)

🧵 Poetry Open Mic📍 Mercury Cafe | ⏰ 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday)

Juneteenth Celebration with Linda Theus-Lee📍 Mississippi Boy Catfish and Ribs | ⏰ 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

🎟️ Ticketed Events

Drive-By Truckers & Deer Tick📍 The Ogden Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $40+

Nikki Glaser📍 Paramount Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

Tash Sultana📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $55+

Saturday, June 21

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi📍 Hapa Sushi LoDo | ⏰ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday)

🧵 Small Batch Trivia📍 Tapville Social Denver | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Saturday)

🧵 Guided Meditation📍 Great Dharma Chan Monastery | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Saturday)

🎟️ Ticketed Events

Live @ The Rose – Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival📍 Buffalo Rose, Golden | ⏰ 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM | 🎟️ $36

O.A.R. with Blind Melon📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

Sugar Ray – Summer Concert Series📍 Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | 🎟️ $45–$80

The Weeknd📍 Empower Field at Mile High | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

Nikki Glaser – Final Night📍 Paramount Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

Sunday, June 22

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Bingo @ Jagged Mountain📍 Jagged Mountain Brewery | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Sunday)

🧵 Jazz Sundays📍 Woods Boss Brewing | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Sunday)

Bodies of Culture: Summer Solstice Gathering📍 1900 35th St | ⏰ 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

🎟️ Ticketed Events

Halsey – For My Last Trick📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Varies

Happy Weekend! 🫶

That’s your Denver dose for the weekend —this weekend is bursting with reasons to step outside and smile. Wherever you wander, may your drinks stay cold, your sunscreen stay strong, and your vibes stay sky-high.

🧠 Trivia Answer: C. 147 lakes! RMNP also boasts 355 miles of hiking trails and 77 mountains over 12,000 feet—just a short drive away from the city.

— The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 ✨

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