THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
DENVER Vol. 7
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT DENVER
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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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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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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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE Enjoy children’s activities, vendors, live music and more. All activities and concerts at Summerfest are free, so bring the family! www.brightonco.gov
MAY
MAY 01 - 02
THEBIGWONDERFUL
TheBigWonderfulkicks off 2021 with a 2-day festival celebrating the best of Colorado. Join us at Belleview Station for 2 solid days of festival fun featuring live music, craft beer and cocktails, a gourmet food truck court, festival shopping, and outdoor games! www.facebook.com/thebigwonderful
JUN 19 - 20
JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
When everyone is included and represented, humanity benefits. Juneteenth marks the day that ALL Americans were free and the beginning of African American independence. www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com
MAY 21
MILE HIGH VOLTAGE FESTIVAL
JUNE 24 - 27
Explore the ways that popular and alternative music are changing our idea of what can be offered as classical. Performers surprise with new instruments, video as an integral part of music, and boundary-crossing composition.
DENVER FRINGE FESTIVAL 2021
The Denver Fringe Festival brings fringe performance – original, innovative and experimental – to creative venues at an affordable price. www.denverfringe.org
JUNE 26 - 27
MAY 21 - 23
DENVER PRIDE FESTIVAL 2021
DENVER MINERAL AND FOSSIL SPRING SHOW
Celebrating our 46th anniversary in 2021, Denver Pride is produced by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Colorado (The Center).
Come see us for great specimens, books, jewelry, and gems. If you want to see something special, remember, e-mail us and let us know what we can bring for you to see. We will again have a small back room for an opportunity for you to look without being jostled. www.pinnacle5minerals.com
The mission of Denver Pride is to create a fun, safe and empowering space to celebrate and promote the heritage and culture of the LGBT and allied community in Colorado. www.denverpride.org
MAY 22 - 23
COLORADO MAHLER FEST 2021
Celebrate the legacy of composer Gustav Mahler through an annual festival featuring all of Mahler’s musical output as well as contextual cultural and educational events. www.10times.com/colorado-mahler-fest
JULY JUL 04
MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
In collaboration with JeffCo Public Health and Evergreen Parks & Rec, Evergreen Music Festival is thrilled to premiere our 4th of July Festival, now in its 31st year, for Evergreen, the surrounding communities and beyond. wwwevergreenmusicfestival.org
JUNE
JUN 05 - 17
SUMMERFEST JAZZ FESTIVAL
The City of Brighton’s largest community festival returns to Carmichael Park!
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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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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE JUL 10
AUG 22
DSPF is a FREE celebration of print media, showcasing zines, journals, books, comics, prints, and more in the galleries of the Center for Visual Art, MSU Denver. www. denversmallpressfest.com
The classic power struggle of old meets new is reinterpreted for today’s cultural pulse. Led by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement strives to shake the established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light to a world in perfect harmony.
DENVER SMALL PRESS FEST 2021
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - ALEGRIA
JUL 10 - 11
GLOBAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2021
Alegría energizes the audience with a joyful spirit for a brighter and more inspiring tomorrow. www.cirquedusoleil. com/alegria
As Colorado’s largest summer festival, Global Dance Festival is one of the premier cultural developments in a state with some of the top population booms in the country.
SEPTEMBER SEP 10
While other festivals in the Colorado have lineups centered on specific genres, Global Dance Festival highlights all facets of the electronic scene. www.globaldancefestival.com
COLORADO FESTIVAL OF HORROR
An intimate fan experience and convention for all things horror, featuring celebrity guests, artists, writers, vendors, performers and so much more. www.cofohorror.com
JUL 24
SUMMER BREW FEST 2021
Cool down this summer with unlimited tastings of some of the best brews available! www.brewfestevents.com
SEP 17
DENVER OKTOBERFEST 2021
Celebrating 51 years September 2021, The Denver Oktoberfest attracts over 250,000 people during the six-day festival and it was quoted in Maxim Magazine and USA Today as “The Best Oktoberfest” in the United States.
AUGUST AUG 07
DENVER FAMILYFEST 2021
Featuring family-friendly vendors with show-only specials, baby & kid’s activities, creative stations, family type giveaways, kid’s mascots, sampling and stage presentations. Affordable, wholesome fun for all! www.theexpopros.com/familyfest.html
The Denver Oktoberfest is FREE to Attend; TICKETS are required to Party! www.thedenveroktoberfest.com
SEP 18 -19
DENVER ARTS FESTIVAL 2021
AUG 21 - 22
Celebrating 22 years of supporting the arts. The Denver Arts Festival is a fine arts and crafts festival that continues to be dedicated to showcasing Colorado artists and a select group of national artists. www.denverartsfestival.com
REGGAE ON THE ROCKS
Live Nation and Bill Bass Concerts present REGGAE ON THE ROCKS live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Download the Red Rocks App before your visit. www. theredrockamphitheater.com
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
The Center Denver LGBT Center 1301 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO Team Colorado USA Gay athletes unite teamcoloradousa.org Denver, CO Colorado Anti-Violence Program Stopping LGBT violence Southwest - 304 Elati Street Denver, CO Goal Miners Denver’s Gay and Lesbian Soccer Club “Gay Soccer Denver” Denver, CO
Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Sing a gay song Southeast - 3773 Cherry Creek North Dr. Suite 575 Denver, CO Denver Metro Health Clinic Testing Services Downtown - 605 Bannock Street Suite 117 Denver, CO The Alexander Foundation PO Box 1995 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 APARTMENT COMMUNITY Carlisle - Echelon Property Group .......................... 24
INSURANCE GEICO Aurora ......................................................... 13 Susan Boynton- State Farm ................................... 31
APPLIANCES Mountain High Appliance ..................................... 21
LAW FIRM Jorgensen Brownell & Pepin PC ............................ 15
ATTRACTIONS Denver Zoo ............................................................ 28
MEDICAL MARIJUANA Cohen Medical Centers ......................................... 25
AUTO DEALERSHIP Audi Flatirons ........................................................ 31
MORTGAGES John Sherry- LeaderOne ........................................ 20
AUTO PARTS The Hitch Corner ...................................................... 1
NON PROFIT Freedom Service Dogs ........................................... 24
AUTO REPAIR Auto Sport Collision ............................................... 27
PERFORMING ARTS Newman Center for the Performing Arts ............... 14
BUSINESS LAW Evans & Davis......................................................... 23
PERSONAL INJURY Daniels & Scriven PC.......................front inside cover The Sawaya Law ........................ 3, back outside cover
COSMETIC SURGERY Sonata Aesthetics..............................................18-19
PLASTIC SURGERY Sonata Aesthetics..............................................18-19
CUSTOM FRAMING ABC Custom Framing ............................................ 29 DENTIST Alameda Dental ..................................................... 29 Black Mountain Family Dentistry........................... 23
REAL ESTATE Carol Brohl- The Brohl Team................................... 31 LSP Real Estate....................................................... 25 The Galansky Group- Metro Brokers ........................ 7
DRY CLEANING Lapels Dry Cleaning of Littleton............................. 29
SENIOR LIVING Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC ............... 11
DUI Daniels & Scriven P.C. .....................front inside cover
SENIOR SERVICES Denver Regional Council of Governments ............ 27
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Gard Electrical Contracting .................................... 25
SPIRITS Bacardi USA Inc...................................................... 17 Grey Goose ............................................................ 10
ENGINEERING JVA Incorporated ................................................... 27
USED CARS Futures Financing Inc ............................................ 23
ESTATE & TRUSTS Evans & Davis......................................................... 23
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Freedom Service Dogs ........................................... 24
FIREPLACES Mountain Hearth & Patio ......................................... 5
WINDOWS & DOORS Pella Windows & doors of Colorado ...................... 22
HOME BUILDER Koelbel .................................................................. 12 Toll Bros Inc.............................................................. 9
WORKERS COMPENSATION Daniels & Scriven PC.......................front inside cover
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE SEP 24 - 26
OCT 2-3
Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event plus a private competition.
135 artists and craftsmen from across the United States will showcase their work at the 2021 Cheesman Park Art Fest.
GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL
GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world’s greatest brewing nation. www. greatamericanbeerfestival.com
CHEESMAN PARK ART FESTIVAL
OCTOBER
Each year, artists and craftsmen offer a wide array of mediums and price-points. This is a juried event, and we take pride in the curated selection of hand-made, American-made work that is sold directly by the artists. Visit us online for more details at denver.org.
DENVER FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL
OCT 29-31
OCT 1-2
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. Festival events feature the best in Colorado’s restaurants paired with the finest wine and spirits, dinners, tastings and culminating with the festival’s signature event, The Grand Tasting. The DF+WF Grand Tasting is an indoor/ outdoor event that will be held rain or shine. Learn more at denver.org.
LEAKYCON DENVER
Join Harry Potter fans from across the globe as we gather in Denver, CO for a weekend-long celebration of The Boy Who Lived and the extraordinary impact his story has had on both the Wizarding and Muggle worlds. learn more at denver.org..
