May Events around the city!
May 11th – 12th: Sloan’s Lake Spring Bazaar
“Spring is in the air and Denver BAZAAR is excited to return to Sloan’s Lake on May 11 + 12 for Spring BAZAAR! This outdoor market will feature 80+ carefully curated vendors (including home goods, jewelry, sweet treats, clothing, and self-care products), a live DJ, festive springtime sips and local craft beer, food trucks and street food, and more! We’re popping up one block from Sloan’s Lake, taking over the streets between 17th Ave & W Conejos Pl! 1611 Raleigh St Denver, CO 80204 Admission? FREE entry, all ages! Upgrade your shop & sip experience with Bottomless Mimosas or a Drink Token Package!” More Info!
May 11th-19th: Denver Spring Fashion Week
“Denver Fashion Week, one of America’s fastest-growing fashion platforms, will be back again for Spring 2024 on May 11-19. Collections from local, national, and international designers will range from streetwear, activewear, lifestyle, kids, and sustainability to high fashion. The nationally acclaimed show occurs twice a year in the fall and spring seasons. As Colorado’s most prominent fashion show, thousands of attendees show up each year to support Denver’s growing and diverse fashion community.” Tickets & More Info!
May 18th-19th: Denver Colfax Marathon
“The Colfax Marathon weekend is the largest marathon weekend in the Rocky Mountains, with 20,000 runners in 2019. Races include a marathon, half marathon, urban 10 miler, and a 5K. In addition, the marathon relay has over 1,330 teams in Corporate, Government or Open divisions and is the second largest Marathon Relay in the US. As Denver’s largest running event, the Colfax Marathon includes seven races over two days and a two-day Health & Fitness Expo. Runner’s World has selected Colfax Marathon in its top 10 lists in multiple years! Each year, the Colfax Marathon is held the third Sunday in May, with the Expo and races making a fun three-day weekend.” Events & Info!
May 25th-26th: Denver Arts Festival
“The summer arts festival season officially opens with the 25th Annual Denver Arts Festival, Memorial weekend May 25 & 26 at Conservatory Green in the Northfield neighborhoods of Central Park. Experience fine art and fine crafts from over 140 Colorado and national Artists. You can make a day of it with plenty of art to experience, food trucks, wine, beer and spirits plus free live music both days. There is the Kids Art Zone where kids of all ages can create their own painting to take home with them. And for the adults we have Odell beer, the Family Jones Spirits and wine. While you’re enjoying your beverages, you can listen to our live music. Come see why this festival has been one of the top ranked shows in the country. We know you will find some amazing art to take home with you.” More Info!
June 1st: Denver Chalk Arts Festival
“The popular street painting festival in the cultural center of the Golden Triangle features more than 150 artists using the streets as a unique canvas, and then using chalk to create fantastic and colorful paintings at the viewer’s feet. These street paintings range from original artwork to reproductions of classics. A longtime favorite of many locals and visitors to Denver, the Chalk Art Festival’s new home in the Golden Triangle Creative District is perfectly situated near museums, galleries, and other creative organizations, notably adjacent to anchors Denver Art, Clyfford Still and Kirkland Museums.” More Info!
June 8th: Five Points Jazz Festival
“Five Points Jazz festival is a free, all-day event held annually in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. Once known as the Harlem of the West, Five Points was home to several jazz clubs which played host to many of jazz music’s legends including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and many more!” More Info!
June 10th: Film on the Rocks – The Matrix
“Denver Film Presents Film On The Rocks: The Matrix Featuring a pre-show performance by DARKARTS.” Get Tickets!
Have a marvelous May!