THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
DENVER Vol. 8
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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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
Bastiens Popular steakhouse 3503 E. Colfax, Denver, CO The Saucy Noodle If you don’t like garlic… Go home! 727 S University, 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
Annie’s Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Happy Hour 3100 E Colfax Avenue, 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
D’Corazon Mexican comfort food 1530 Blake Street, Denver, CO Banzai More than 100 different items on their menu 6655 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO
Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill The gayest burger in town 700 E 17th Avenue, Denver, CO Panzano Near the 16th Street Mall 909 17th Streetm, Denver, CO
DeLuxe Restaurant Voted Best Dinner Destination For Impressing a Date 30 S Broadway, Denver, CO
Steuben’s Restaurant Classic American comfort food 523 E 17th Avenue, Denver, CO
Table Six Restaurant Classic American bistro with a laidback atmosphere 609 Corona Street, Denver, CO
Avenue Grill Reminiscent of a swanky 1940’s supper club 630 E 17th Street, Denver, CO
The Corner Office Restaurant + Martini Bar You wish this was your office 1401 Curtis Street, Denver, CO
Wash Perk Coffee House Family Friendly, Lesbian Owned 853 East Ohio Avenue, Denver, CO
Ivy On 7th Beloved Capitol Hill restaurant steeped in history 410 E. 7th Street, Denver, CO
Benny’s Restaurante y Tequila Bar Cruisey Mexican Joint 301 E. Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO
Sushi Den Popular sushi spot 1487 S Pearl Street, Denver, CO
Tamayo Traditional Mexican recipes with modern style 1400 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
Cafe Marmotte Frequently changing seasonal menu 290 South Downing Street, Denver, CO
Kaladi Brothers Coffee Gay Friendly Java 1730 E Evans Avenue, Denver, CO
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE FEBRUARY
Square and Milepost Zero. Enjoy 3 live DJ’s as they battle to be the crowd favorite. Visit www.bit.ly/33GFyib.
FEB 17
SUSHI ROLLING CLASS - IN PERSON
MARCH MAR 02
Learn 3 different styles of sushi inside the Colorado Sake Taproom while sipping on a full flight of sake. All ingredients, tools and a 1/2 flight of sake per person included. Special pricing for a group of 2. Register and learn more at www.bit.ly/34P23Sy.
MIXOLOGY W/ MYTHOLOGY: A COCKTAIL CLASS
Cocktail class hosted by Mythology’s Mixologists. Classes include 3 cocktails, a distillery tour, all supplies, snacks, and 10% off bottles. www.bit.ly/3nBdHqH
FEB 19
MAR 04 - 05
FRONT RANGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ILLUSIONS THE DRAG QUEEN SHOW DENVER
The 10th Annual Front Range Film Festival features Colorado Craft Cinema with a focus on Colorado filmmakers and locations as well as an amazing collection of domestic and international films. Experience Colorado, the West and the World! Explore current events and issues, experience the rush of extreme outdoor adventures, and travel to the far reaches of the globe with us. Details at denverpost.com.
The perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Denver drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Visit us at: Learn more online at www.illusionsthedragqueenshow.com.
MAR 09
WOMEN POWERING CHANGE 2022
FEB 24
This inspiring event brings together more than 1,000 community members, leaders, activists, volunteers and philanthropists with more than 100 Colorado-based organizations to showcase what women are doing to catalyze social change locally and globally to create a better world. Learn more about it online at www.WomenPoweringChange.org.
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films with representatives from local and national organizations. CEFF will screen features, shorts, films by foreign and local filmmakers, and films by young filmmakers and for youth. True to the spirit of Colorado, this event is supported and attended by people who value the natural world and share a passion for the power and beauty of film. Learn more at visitgolden.com.
MAR 09 - 11
COLORADO WOMEN’S DAY MARCH
Three days of workshops, speakers, shopping, awards, swag, lunch, door prizes, & more! Learn more and find nomination forms for the Colorado Women’s Day awards at: www.ColoradoWomensDay.org
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FREESTYLE SILENT DISCO
Throw on your ski suit, tease that hair and prepare to get down at Freestyle! Join the retro dance party at McGregor
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BAR GU ID E Tracks Denver Decades-old gay bar & dance hall featuring rotating theme nights & music on multiple floors. 3500 Walnut Street, Denver, CO
El Potrero Night Club Fun, friendly place with a small dance floor for some cozy bumping and grinding. 4501 E. Virginia Avenue, Glendale, CO
Charlie’s Denver A host of weekly events await 900 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Li’l Devils Lounge Bar & lounge serving local beers & frozen cocktails in a relaxed, brickwalled setting. 255 S Broadway, Denver, CO
Boyztown Denver Where boyz will be boyz 117 Broadway, Denver, CO X Bar Happening gay friendly hangout with DJs, dancing & drag queen bingo, plus big outdoor patio. 629 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO Li’l Devils Lounge Cool lounge and video bar 255 S Broadway, Denver, CO Broadways Neighborhood pub with weekly special events 1027 Broadway, Denver, CO Club Vinyl Great shows, performers, & theme nights 1082 Broadway, Denver, CO R&R Denver A little neighborhood gay bar on Denver’s East Side. 4958 E Colfax, Denver, CO Blush & Blu Relaxed LGBTQ bar offering shots, coffee & cocktails in a relaxed space with theme nights. 1526 E Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
La Rumba Straight club with a growing gay following 99 W 9th Avenue, Denver, CO Triangle Denver Contemporary gay bar & eatery offering upmarket pub grub, cocktails & shows in a lively space. 2036 N Broadway, Denver, CO Denver Sweet Energetic, festive LGBTQ-friendly, bearinspired bar for dancing & drinks on the rooftop bar. 776 Lincoln St, Denver, CO Trade Happening, neighborhood gay bar providing cocktails, themed nights & regular events, plus a patio. 475 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO SIR Denver Crafty cocktails and shared plates are served in a lively yet mysterious LBGTQ+ lounge settin. 1822 Blake St, Denver, CO
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret Music, burlesque, comedy, drag, circus, dance and etc. 1601 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE MAR 12
APR 09
A Compass Fitness classic class format, ‘Hustle + Flow’ provides the perfect blend of both strength and cardio as well as lengthening, yoga-like movements. Pushing every level of fitness in safe and effective ways, get ready for fun, rad beats and lots of sweat! @JuneShineCo or www.JuneShine.com
This event is going to be a 1920’s Gangster Gala themed event with lots of prizes, fun, food, and drinks. Your going to want come to this ultimate throwback of the 1920’s and your youth. Anyone with MS gets in for free and can contact MSterious Miracles if transportation is needed. Call 720-739-0063 or visit www.bit.ly/3qDQyGk.
JUNESHINE PRESENTS WEEKEND REJUVENATION
MSTERIOUS MIRACLES ADULT PROM 1920’S STYLE
MAR 18
APR 14 - 17
WEST COAST FESTIVAL
RED VELVET BURLESQUE SHOW DENVER
Music festival at Bellco Theatre, starring E-40, Too $hort, Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, and Mack 10. Details at asx.com
Red Velvet Entertainment is the number one Denver burlesque show in the Denver area. With burlesque shows every week, we provide some of the most intricate and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances in the country. www.redvelvetburlesqueshow.com
MAR 18 - 20
DIVA ROYALE DRAG QUEEN SHOW DENVER
Featuring The Finest In Denver Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Get Up Close And Personal With Your Host Diva Drag Queen and Her Guest Drag Queen Divas. Visit www.bit.ly/3Aau9na.
APR 15 - 16
DENVER WINE TASTING AND WINERY TOUR
APRIL
Taste 13 wines, enjoy a gourmet lunch with luxury transportation and a tour guide. Learn more online at www.bit.ly/3nCcAHw.
DENVER FAMILYFEST 2022
APR 23
APR 03
Exclusive whiskey lovers rejoice to exclusive whiskey only! Connecting people, building relationships & creating memories with whiskey! Visit www.bit.ly/328TIbr.
APR 02
2022 DENVER EXCLUSIVE WHISKEY TASTING FESTIVAL
Come To The 4th Annual Indoor Annual FamilyFest! Family Fun! Vendors! Family Products,Services & Resources! Prizes! Activities! Stage Fun! Visit us online at www.DenverFamilyFest.com.
COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER PUBLIC ART TOUR
MAY
The artworks in the Colorado Convention Center illuminate our state’s history as well as its natural beauty. Free event. Visit www.DenverPublicArt.org.
MAY 05
DENVER UKEFEST 2022
Denver Ukefest is a three-day festival showcasing all-things ukulele! Rescheduled from 2020. The full performance, workshop, and jam
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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE schedule is forthcoming! Learn more at www.swallowhillmusic.org/ukefest.
JUNE
MAY 11
2022 BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY HALF MARATHON & 5K FUN RUN
JUN 05
TRIVIA NIGHT AT MYTHOLOGY DISTILLERY
Join us for the Breckenridge Brewery Half Marathon & 5k Fun Run. Starting and ending at the Breckenridge Brewery Farmhouse in Littleton, CO. Register at www.cobreweryrun.com.
Grab a group and head to Mythology for Trivia Night! Winning team receives a free flight + distillery tour for each person. Monthly themes. May: South Park Trivia! Drink specials include $10 old fashions and 10% off bottle purchases. www.mythologydistillery.com
JUN 08
NASTY BITS TRIVIA & COMEDY
Join us at the beautiful Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado for a convention celebrating horror writing! Visit us online at www.horror.org.
3759 chestnut place. Follow @ NastyBitsComedy for updates on what show will be trivialized for the month! Its free to play and we have great prizes to give away from bar tabs to $50 tattoo gift cards from Dark Angel Tattoo (Arvada.) Come test your various pop show trivia knowledge!
MAY 20
JUN 12 - 14
Some of Denver’s funniest Stand up comedians compete for a prize! Decided by the audience! Sponsored at Epic Brewing Company. All Ages. Free Admission! www.bit.ly/3qEbU6p
21 + Only! Take your cannabis experience to a high level with our weekly smoke and painting classes. A 420 Cannabis-friendly event for all levels of artists & cannabis users. Putting a brush to canvas has never been this lit! Learn more at www.420artclass.com.
MAY 12
STOKERCON 2022
THE TAPPED OUT COMEDY SHOWDOWN!
MJ & MIMOSAS @ KUSH & CANVASES
MAY 28
2022 DENVER SPRING TEQUILA TASTING FESTIVAL
JUN 16
BESTHIRE CAREER FAIR DENVER
Connecting tequila lovers with great tequila. Building relationships with top tequila brands. Creating memories with best friends on May 28! www.tequilatastingfestivals.com
Best Hire Career Fairs has provided the best hiring events in the country for the last five years. What sets us apart from our competition is that we identify what employers are looking for and match them with the best candidates. Visit www.besthirecareerfairs.com.
MAY 28
SPIRITUAL CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR A perfect place to find unique, oneof-a-kind, handcrafted items and gifts. This is a great way to support your local businesses and community. 10% OFF DYSG Retail Shop Purchases during the fair only! Find out more about our craft fairs on our website: discoveryourspiritualgifts.com.
JUN 25 - 26
DENVER PRIDEFEST 2022
Denver PrideFest offers our food vendors and exhibitors over 525,000 guests to connect with over two full days of entertainment and community fun. Visit www.denverpride.org.
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LGBTQ COM MU 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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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JULY
JUL 04
IRISH ROVER FREE LIVE COMEDY SHOW
JUL 01
DENVER PUB CRAWL
The Best Free Comedy Show and Open Mic In Denver! Showcase and Open Mic featuring Seasoned and New Stand up Comedians from near and far! Visit us online at www.bit.ly/3ruNgnM.
Denver Pub Crawl™ is Denver’s first and only weekly pub crawl in Lodo. Get ready to have some fun. Full info at www. fb.com/CrawlDenver or follow us on Instagram @DenverPubCrawl
JUL 09
JUL 03
PREPARE TO (ICE) DYE!
BREW AND FLOW YOGA
Bringing our signature Tie Dye Workshop to Mint + Serif this time with a cooling summertime twist! We will teach the ice dye method with multiple bold, neon, or even more muted colors for you to create just the vibe you want. Learn more at www.bit.ly/3A8mw0k.
We are excited to be partnering up with Abundant Wellness to provide weekly yoga classes located at Over Yonder Brewing Co. Cost is $17 and includes yoga and a drink (beer, kombucha, soda). Please bring a mat, water bottle, and a towel/blanket if needed for added comfort. www.overyonderbrewing.com
JUL 20
KARAOKE NIGHT @ MYTHOLOGY DISTILLERY
JUL 03
Grab some friends and jam out at our monthly karaoke session. $8 Gin + Tonics, Lavender Lemonades and 10% off bottle purchases. Visit us at www.mythologydistillery.com.
DENVER VIRTUAL GAME NIGHT
Make your game night legendary! Play fun online games, answer trivia, laugh ‘til it hurts, and connect with friends near and far. Let’s Roam’s Virtual Game Night makes it easy for you to have an epic game night any night. Learn more at www.letsroam.com.
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ASSISTED LIVING Balfour Senior Living.............front cover, 12-13
MARBLE AND GRANITE SUPPLIER America Marble and Granite.........................17
AUTO REPAIR AutoSport Collision........................................15
MEMORY CARE SKILLED NURSING Balfour Senior Living.............front cover, 12-13
CPA McNurlin, Hitchcock & Associates, P.C............21
MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Aurora Mental Health Center........................17
DANCE SCHOOL Cleo Parker Robinson Dance.........................17
MORTGAGES Colonial National Mortgage............................ 1 Karin Fischer- Certainty Home Loans.............19 Spectra Mortgage Corporation........................ 7
DIVORCE Peek Goldstone, LLC........................................ 9 FAMILY LAW Peek Goldstone, LLC........................................ 9 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Shannon Miller- Edward Jones......................18 FINANCIAL PLANNING BOK Financial................................................11 Wealth Strategies LLC................ back inside cover HOME BUILDER Koelbel............................................................ 5 INSURANCE Pulciani Insurance Agency Inc......................... 3 Susan Boynton- State Farm...........................21 White Agency LLC..........................................10
NON PROFIT Aurora Mental Health Center........................17 PERSONAL INJURY Baumgartner Law..........................................15 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT East West Urban Management LLC................21 SENIOR SERVICES Denver Regional Council of Governments........18 USED CAR DEALERSHIP Colorado Auto Finders...............front inside cover Colorado Auto Finders............. back outside cover WEALTH MANAGEMENT WMA Colorado..............................................15
INVESTMENT SERVICES BOK Financial................................................11
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