THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
DENVER Vol. 6
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT DENVER
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT DENVER LGBTQ Denver Denver is known for its active outdoor lifestyle, great weather, awesome recreational opportunities, and diverse community. It’s also one of the most gayfriendly cities in the country, and its rapid growth in the past decade can be attributed to the laid-back and accepting attitude that permeates the city. The city offers a wide range of establishments, from small, hole-in-the-wall neighborhood bars to a wide selection of clubs, diverse nightlife, and lots of arts and culture. One of the most attractive things about Denver is that, after enjoying a night out downtown, the foothills and the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains are only ten minutes away, offering any recreational activity that you can imagine including skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping, to name just a few.
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE AUG 23
AUGUST
LAMB JAM DENVER 2020
Don’t miss this epic gastronomic experience and culinary competition that brings together 16 of Denver’s most talented chefs to vie for the title of Lamb Jam Denver Champion, and celebrate the 80,000 family-operated farms and ranches raising lamb across the nation. Follow @LambJamTour on Instagram for more information!
AUG 08 - 09
SLOAN’S LAKE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020
This awesome art and music festival is a great family-experience and includes a variety of art and food vendors, live music, kids activities, and so much more! Kids and adults alike will love the “creation station” that includes face painting, crafts and so much more family fun! Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO
SEPTEMBER SEP 05 - 07
AUG 15 - 16
A TASTE OF COLORADO
A Taste of Colorado is a three-day, free admission festival produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership.
BRICK FEST LIVE®
Over A MILLION LEGO® Bricks are On Display and Ready for Play. LEGO® lovers rejoice! Brick Fest Live is filled with hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate, and entertain. Children 2 and under are FREE. 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO.
The event takes place over Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park. In addition to local and worldly cuisine, music stages and shopping, there will be local artisans featured in the Arts & Crafts Marketplace, and interactive activities and games for kids.
AUG 22
2020 BROOMFIELD BREWFEST
Join the Broomfield Open Space Foundation and our amazing local breweries and winery for our second annual What’s Brewing in Broomfield’s Open Space event! Enjoy the beautiful scenery and community while supporting programs that protect, enhance, and promote the enjoyment of Broomfield’s open space, trails, and wildlife. Anthem Community Park, Broomfield, CO
A Taste of Colorado is the ultimate end-of-summer opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the sounds, tastes, and sights of Colorado’s diverse cultural traditions and Western heritage. For more information, visit ATasteofColorado.com
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern Cozy, retro sports bar for Midwesterninspired drinks & pub grub as well as game-watching. 1417 Market St, Denver, CO
Tamayo Traditional Mexican recipes with modern style 1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO Kaladi Brothers Coffee Gay Friendly Java 1730 E Evans Avenue, Denver, CO
Carmine’s on Penn Mainstay cafe for hefty sharing portions of Italian standards in an unpretentious setting. 92 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO
Earl of Sandwich Popular sandwich shop 1431 Ogden Street, Denver, CO
Rhein Haus Denver Mammoth, German-style beer hall featuring unique brews, sausages, house-made pretzels & bocce courts. 1706, 1415 Market St, Denver, CO
Bastiens Popular steakhouse 3503 E. Colfax, Denver, CO The Saucy Noodle If you don’t like garlic… Go home! 727 S University, Denver, CO
Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill The gayest burger in town 700 E 17th Avenue, Denver, CO Racines Long-time gay fave 650 Sherman Street, Denver, CO
Annie’s Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Happy Hour 3100 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Vesta Dipping Grill Hip, innovative LoDo restaurant 1822 Blake Street, Denver, CO
D’Corazon Mexican comfort food 1530 Blake Street, Denver, CO
Panzano Near the 16th Street Mall 909 17th Streetm, Denver, CO
Banzai More than 100 different items on their menu 6655 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO
Steuben’s Restaurant Classic American comfort food 523 E 17th Avenue, Denver, CO
DeLuxe Restaurant Voted Best Dinner Destination For Impressing A Date 30 S Broadway, Denver, CO
Avenue Grill Reminiscent of a swanky 1940’s supper club 630 E 17th Street, Denver, CO
Scape Treader Dwelling “Best queer-friendly coffee/tea house in Denver” 3331 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
Wash Perk Coffee House Family Friendly, Lesbian Owned 853 East Ohio Avenue, Denver, CO
Table Six Restaurant Classic American bistro with a laidback atmosphere 609 Corona Street, Denver, CO
Benny’s Restaurante y Tequila Bar Cruisey Mexican Joint 301 E. Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO
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BAR GU ID E Denver Wrangler Where real men go to drink 3090 Downing Street, Denver, CO
Barricuda’s Daily drink specials with a mixed crowd 1076 Ogden Street, Denver, CO
Tracks Denver So much more than just a nightclub 3500 Walnut Street, Denver, CO
Club Vinyl Great shows, performers, & theme nights 1082 Broadway, Denver, CO
Charlie’s Denver A host of weekly events await 900 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
R&R Denver A little neighborhood gay bar on Denver’s East Side. 4958 E Colfax, Denver, CO
Boyztown Denver Where boyz will be boyz 117 Broadway, Denver, CO
Blush & Blu Great place to hang out. 1526 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Compound Friendly hangout and dance spot 145 Broadway Street, Denver, CO
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret 1601 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO
X Bar From her to him 629 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Cold Crush Rainbow Mondays 2700 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
Li’l Devils Lounge Cool lounge and video bar 255 S Broadway, Denver, CO
El Potrero 4501 E. Virginia Avenue, Glendale, CO Odyssey Gastropub 311 N Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO
Broadways Neighborhood pub with weekly special events 1027 Broadway, Denver, CO
La Rumba Straight club with a growing gay following 99 W 9th Avenue, Denver, CO
Aqua Lounge A live music lounge 1417 Krameria Street, Denver, CO
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE SEP 09 - 13
a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday. All tickets sold at the Coliseum box office require a AXS Mobile ID along with a valid ID matching the account profile.
DENVER FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Denver Food + Wine Festival is a multiday extravaganza of food, wine and spirits events presented by co-sponsors Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Colorado and the Colorado Restaurant Association.
NOVEMBER NOV 13 - 14
BOULDER TRANCE BLUES FESTIVAL
Through these series of events, Denver Food + Wine Festival aims to highlight the hospitality industry impact and celebrate Denver as a culinary & beverage destination. Learn more at denverfoodandwine.com
Otis Taylor Trance Blues Festival features lightning bolt of musical creativity and social commentary, Its songs crackle with poetic intelligence and a unique, adventurous sound that balances the modern world with echoes of ancient Africa, Appalachia and more etc. 1531 Spruce St, Boulder, CO
SEP 26 - 27
PARKER FINE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Parker Fine Art & Music Festival features boutiques, fine dining and fun pubs. Bring the family to this show and view stunning artworks by national artists, select your own art treasure, and enjoy performances by popular Colorado music acts performing on the Festival Stage. O’Brien Park, Parker, CO
NOV 14 - 15
OCTOBER
NOV 20 - 22
OCT 18
This festival is the largest holiday celebration in the west drawing many shoppers annually who happily complete their holiday shopping early.
WOLF FEST AT THE VENUE
Steelheart, Hericane Alice, Driven by Turmoil, Midnight Devils, Peace Love and Destruction, Conaxx, Monkey Fire & more. Doors open at 12:00, tickets available online at holdmyticket.com. 1541 Cortez St, Denver, CO
HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL
DENVER NOURISHED FESTIVAL
The Nourished Festivals are the greatest events on earth for those living a glutenfree, allergen-friendly or specialty diet lifestyle! The Festivals have five zones to visit: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Keto & Plant-Based. All products in all zones are gluten-free. Come get Nourished! Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO
With hundreds & hundreds exhibitors the festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a gift buyer’s delight. hfgf.com. National Western Complec, Denver, CO.
OCT 25
GLOBAL DUB FESTIVAL
AEG and Global Dance Presents is thrilled to announce GLOBAL DUB FESTIVAL live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, October 25th. Tickets to this show are available at the Denver Coliseum box office from 11
NOV 27
DENVER POP CULTURE CON 2020 Denver Comic Con (DCC) is a 3-day, family-friendly pop culture fan extravaganza, featuring the best in
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RESTAURANT GUI DE The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar You wish this was your office 1401 Curtis Street, Denver, CO
Potager Rustic dining room whose organic New American menu changes monthly to reflect what’s market-fresh. 1109 N Ogden St, Denver, CO
Lala’s Wine Bar & Pizzeria Beloved Capitol Hill restaurant steeped in history 410 E. 7th Street, Denver, CO
Zoe Ma Ma Casually hip outfit dispensing carefully sourced Chinese street food, including dumplings & noodles. 1625 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO
Sushi Den Popular sushi spot 1487 S Pearl Street, Denver, CO
Sushi Sasa Modern, minimalist Japanese eatery known for sophisticated preparations of fresh sushi. 2401 15th St #80, Denver, CO
Cafe Marmotte Frequently changing seasonal menu 290 South Downing Street, Denver, CO
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que Brightly hued walls, a copper bar & open kitchen at this cowboy-style barbecue. 2387 S Downing St, Denver, CO
El Five Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean small plates & drinks served in a funky, buzzy top-floor penthouse. 2930 Umatilla Fifth Floor, Denver, CO
The Hornet Airy, vibrant restaurant & bar with a globally influenced American menu, plus pool & happy hours. 76 Broadway, Denver, CO
Root Down A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates. 1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO
Lola Coastal Mexican Highbrow Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this cantina with a patio. 1575 Boulder St, Denver, CO
Vesta Seasonal, creative American dishes, plus barrrel-aged cocktails, craft beers & wines in hip space. 1822 Blake St, Denver, CO
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar Upscale gourmet seafood dishes & creative cocktails in a relaxed, stylish setting. 1539 17th St, Denver, CO
Guard and Grace Modern steakhouse serving chops, small plates & fine wines with a raw bar & patio. 1801 California St. #150, Denver, CO
Rioja A little Med romance in LoDo 1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
Beast + Bottle Cozy sibling-run eatery known for carefully sourced contemporary American cuisine & a boutique bar. 719 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
Fruition Comfort done well 1313 E. 6th Street, Denver, CO
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2020-21EVENT SCHEDULE pop culture entertainment. DCC is a program of the Colorado nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom, whose mission is to inspire a love of learning, to increase literacy, celebrate diversity and build community through pop culture education. The proceeds from this annual event benefit Pop Culture Classroom’s overall educational endeavors. denverpopculturecon.com
JANUARY JAN 24
ULLRGRASS MUSIC & BEER FESTIVAL
One of the Top Ten Outdoor festival in Colorado, it features a diverse lineup of bluegrass, newgrass, funk and jam band artists. Patrons will enjoy live music on two alternating stages while sampling craft brews and ciders from 30+ breweries from across Colorado. Food trucks will provide a variety of tasty treats all weekend long. Full details of the line up and timings can be found online at ullrgrass.com.
DECEMBER DEC 04 - 06
2020 DIGITAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL All scheduled live performances of the 2020 Holiday Festival have been canceled. We are planning to present a video version of the Holiday Festival featuring special new performances from faculty and students this coming holiday season. Learn more at cupresents.org.
JAN 25
THE LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
The Lunar New Year Festival is brought to you by the Little Saigon Foundation. The festival aims to promote the most important festival in many Asian cultures. Denver, CO
DEC 30 - 31
DECADENCE COLORADO 2020
FEBRUARY
One of the largest NYE festivals in the world, Decadence Colorado, returns to Denver for their 9th anniversary celebration. Experience two full nights of mammoth sized arenas at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver filled with world-class talent, elegant decor, and gorgeous art installations. decadancenye.com
FEB 4 7:00PM
LIVE MUSIC AT FLYTECO
Come listen to some of the best musical talent Denver has to offer every Thursday night at 7:00pm. From familiar covers to incredible originals, Thursday music at FlyteCo has you covered. Oh, and did we mention delicious beer, pizza and pretzels? Cheers to Thursdays! Visit eventbrite.com.
DEC 31
RED ROCKS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
FEB 12 - 14
Party like a rockstar during our Red Rocks New Year’s Eve Party! Come party it up in our Red Rocks Room on our second level which has floor to ceiling windowsn that overlooks one of the main parts of 16th Street. The room will be elegantly decked out with red decor. There is LIMITED Availability. Make sure to get your tickets in advance! 21+ Event l Tickets $125 | More info online at hardrockcafe.com/location/denver
MIDWINTER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Midwinter Bluegrass Festival will feature instruments, art, jewelery, crafts, national regional and local bands, workshops, band scramble & vendors’ fair etc. Ramada Plaza Northglenn / Denver North, Denver, CO.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
The Center Denver LGBT Center 1301 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO
Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Sing a gay song Southeast - 3773 Cherry Creek North Dr. Suite 575 Denver, CO
Team Colorado USA Gay athletes unite teamcoloradousa.org Denver, CO
Denver Metro Health Clinic Testing Services Downtown - 605 Bannock Street Suite 117 Denver, CO
Colorado Anti-Violence Program Stopping LGBT violence Southwest - 304 Elati Street Denver, CO
The Alexander Foundation PO Box 1995 Denver, CO
Goal Miners Denver’s Gay and Lesbian Soccer Club “Gay Soccer Denver” Denver, CO Mile High Freedom Band “Come play with us!” Downtown - PO Box 9036 Denver, CO Brother Jeff’s Health Initiative HIV/AIDS Services For The AfricanAmerican Community Northwest - 2836 Welton Street Denver, CO Colorado AIDS Project HIV support and education Northwest - 2490 W. 26th Avenue Denver, CO Denver HIV Resources Planning Council www.dhrpc.org Denver, CO
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY APPLIANCES Mountain High Appliance...................................... 18
INVESTMENT ADVISOR Obermeyer Wood................................................... 10
ASSISTED LIVING Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC................ 17
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE Green Roof Solutions............................................... 9
BANKING Colonial Companies............................................... 13
LASER HAIR REMOVAL Vasu Skin Solutions................................................ 28
BODY SCULPTING/ FULL SERVICE Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology.......................... 20
PAINTING CertaPro........................................... back inside cover
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology.......................... 20
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Sugar Bugs Pediatric Dentistry............................... 10
CUSTOM FRAMING ABC Custom Framing............................................. 27
PLUMBING J.D.’s Plumbing Service.......................................... 25
DENTIST Affinity Dental Arts.................................................. 23 Riverwalk Dental Arts.............................................. 23
PREFORMING ARTS CENTER Newman Center...................................................... 25
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Gard Electrical Contracting..................................... 25 ENGINEERING JVA Incorporated.................................................... 24 FINANCIAL PLANNING Obermeyer Wood................................................... 10 The Millstone Evans Group of Raymond James....... 3 FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT Design Repeats......................................................... 5 GREEN WALL SYSTEMS Green Roof Solutions............................................... 9 GUTTERS 730 South Exteriors................................................ 24 HOME BUILDER Cardel Homes......................................................... 11 Oakwood Homes.................................................... 22 HOME HEALTH PASCO..................................................................... 27 HOME LOAN Colonial Companies............................................... 13 INSURANCE Brown & Brown Insurance...................................... 29 Colonial Companies............................................... 13 Susan Boynton - State Farm.............front inside cover
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Koelbel................................................................... 15 REMODEL/ KITCHEN & BATH Porchfront Homes..........................back outside cover RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC................ 17 ROOFING 730 South Exteriors................................................ 24 SENIOR LIVING Eaton Senior Communities.................................... 22 Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC................ 17 SENIOR SERVICES Denver Regional Council of Governments............. 13 SKIN CARE CLINIC Vasu Skin Solutions................................................ 28 STORAGE Stash Storage Near Me........................................... 27 VETERINARIAN Rising Sun Animal Care.......................................... 24 WATER TREATMENT Crystal Clear Water Treatment................................ 24 WEDDING PLANNING Wedgewood Weddings............................................ 1
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