THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 9 DENVER
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESTAURANT GUIDE EVENTS SCHEDULE BAR GUIDE LGBTQ+ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS BUSINESS DIRECTORY ABOUT02 06 12 20 22 26
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 gay-friendly 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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Banzai
Offers 100 inventive rolls & other Japanese dishes.
6655 Leetsdale Dr, Denver, CO
Bastiens
Mid Century American dining room known for its thick-cut, sugar-rubbed steaks since 1937.
3503 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Cafe Marmotte
Classic French dishes with modern touches, plus local beer & cocktails.
290 S Downing St, Denver, CO
Carmine’s on Penn Hefty sharing portions of Italian standards in an unpretentious setting.
92 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO
D’Corazon
Outpost for Mexican comfort food such as carnitas paired with potent margaritas.
1530 Blake St Unit C, Denver, CO
El Five Spanish & Eastern Mediterranean small plates & drinks.
2930 Umatilla St Unit #500, Denver, CO
Fruition Restaurant
Drawing foodies for chef Alex Seidel’s farm-to-table New American cuisine.
1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO
Guard and Grace
Modern steakhouse serving chops, small plates & fine wines.
1801 California St, Denver, CO
Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grill
American bar & grill chain.
1336 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
Jax Fish House
Upscale gourmet seafood dishes & creative cocktails.
1539 17th St, Denver, CO
Kaladi Coffee Roasters
Bustling hub for fair-trade, organically grown java that’s roasted in-house.
1730 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO
Panzano
Focused on sustainable Northern Italian cuisine.
909 17th St, Denver, CO
Potager
Rustic dining room whose organic New American menu changes monthly. 1109 N Ogden St, Denver, CO
Rhein Haus Denver
German-style beer hall featuring unique brews, sausages, pretzels & bocce courts.
1415 Market St, Denver, CO
Rioja
Locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes.
1431 Larimer St, 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
Root Down
A converted filling station is an artful, high-energy venue for creative American small plates.
1600 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO
Steuben’s
Classic regional American favorites. 523 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
Sushi Den
Fish is flown in daily from Tokyo at this hopping Japanese venue.
1487 S Pearl St, Denver, CO
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Sushi Sasa
Modern, minimalist Japanese eatery known for sophisticated preparations of fresh sushi.
2401 15th St #80, Denver, CO
Table 6
Rustic & popular destination for highbrow twists on New American classics.
609 Corona St, Denver, CO
Tamayo
Traditional Mexican recipes with modern style.
1400 Larimer St, Denver, CO
The Corner Office
Modern takes on comfort classics that span the globe plus cocktails in a sleek setting.
1401 Curtis St, Denver, CO
The Hornet
Globally influenced American menu, plus pool & happy hours.
76 Broadway, Denver, CO
Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern
Cozy, retro sports bar for Midwesterninspired drinks & pub grub as well as game-watching.
1417 Market St, Denver, CO
Wash Perk
Family Friendly, Lesbian-Owned comfy cafe.
853 E Ohio Avenue, Denver, CO
Zoe Ma Ma
Carefully sourced Chinese street food, including dumplings & noodles.
1625 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
programming, events, panels, parties, and industry guests.
Screenings, events, and entertainment will be held at venues throughout the city, including the Sie FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the AMC 9 + CO 10. For more info visit: denverfilmfestival.eventive.org
NOV 11-13
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S FILM
The longest-running women’s film festival in North America honors films and filmmakers that present the world as women experience it. The Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival showcases documentary, narrative, shorts, and animated films that are thought-provoking, enriching, and encourage both global awareness and personal growth. Join us for a festival to remember! For more info visit: rmwfilm.org
equestrian units, and vibrant cultural displays. And of course, a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa!
Join us for the live parade on December 3rd, 2022 at 6:00pm. For more info visit: winterindenver.com/parade
DEC 5-24 SIX
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3Tibvm4
DEC 20-31
MEAN GIRLS
Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an awardwinning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
The New Year Celebration has become a mainstay cultural event in Colorado Springs. Activities for this year will feature the traditional lion dance, kung fu demonstrations, traditional Chinese dances, and Chinese musical performances. “Chinatown” will offer an assortment of Asian-themed merchants and a “Taste of China” to whet your appetite from various food vendors. Cultural performances will take place on the Main Stage, while in the “Teahouse” people can experience a more intimate musical performance. Learn to play mahjong or Go or learn calligraphy at the “Tea House.”
For more info visit: cscci.org/CNYF
JAN 28
DENVER WINTER BREW FEST
Brewing delicious craft beer is both an art and a skill which is why many craft beer events only happen during certain seasons. So, when the chance arises, make sure you reserve yourself a spot. There won’t be any reason to hibernate with Denver’s Winter Brew Fest
are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity and inspiration to bring their ideas to life.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3TaUFW9
MARCH
MAR 10-12
COLORADO ANIME FEST
Founded in 2014 by a group of friends with decades of combined experience, having run dozens of events across the country. They held their first convention in February 2016. This is the anime convention you’ve been looking for!
For more info visit: coanimefest.com
APRIL
APR 14-23
MASTERWORKS
To close the season, a grand finale that lives up to its name. Accompanied by a live performance from the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, this monumental compilation showcases our art form
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Blush & Blu
Relaxed LGBTQ bar
1526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Boyztown
Where boyz will be boyz 117 Broadway, Denver, CO
Charlie’s Denver
A host of weekly events await 900 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Club Vinyl
Great shows, performers, & theme nights
1082 Broadway, Denver, CO
Denver Sweet
Energetic LGBTQ-friendly, bear-inspired bar
776 Lincoln St #54, Denver, CO
El Potrero Night Club
Fun, friendly place with a small dance floor
4501 E Virginia Ave, Glendale, CO
La Rumba
Straight club with a growing gay following 99 W 9th Ave, Denver, CO
Lannie’s Clock Tower
Music, burlesque, comedy, drag, circus, dance, etc
1601 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO
Li’l Devils Lounge
Cool lounge and video bar 255 S Broadway, Denver, CO
R&R Denver
A little neighborhood gay bar 4958 E Colfax Ave #1208, Denver, CO
Tracks
Decades-old gay bar & dance hall 3500 Walnut St, Denver, CO
Trade
Happening, neighborhood gay bar 475 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO
Triangle Denver
Contemporary gay bar & eatery 2036 N Broadway, Denver, CO
X Bar
Happening gay friendly hangout 629 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
#VYBE
Neighborhood pub with weekly special events 1027 Broadway, Denver, CO
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Brother Jeff’s Health Initiative
Working to reduce the disproportionate HIV and AIDS rate among African Americans. brotherjeff.com
2836 Welton St, Denver, CO
Colorado Health Network
Equitably meeting the evolving needs of people affected by HIV and other health conditions through prevention, care, and advocacy. coloradohealthnetwork.org 6260 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Denver Gay Men’s Chorus
An LGBTQ catalyst for change through musical excellence since its founding in 1982.
denverchoruses.org/dgmc
700 Colorado Blvd #325, Denver, CO
Goal Miners
Denver’s Gay and Lesbian Soccer Club Denver, CO
Mile High Freedom Band
Making positive contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and allies through musical events. mhfb.org
216 South Grant St, Denver CO
Team Colorado
The home of all LGBTQ athletes in the Centennial State. teamcolorado.org
The Alexander Foundation
Giving back to the LGBTQ+ community of Colorado.
thealexanderfoundation.org
PO Box 1995, Denver, CO
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26 BUSINESS DIRECTORY APARTMENT LIVING Avalon Bay Communities .................... 25 BREWERY Brooklyn Brewery ................................. 19 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Foster Construction .............................. 27 EMPLOYMENT LAW Livelihood Law LLC ................................ 8 ESTATE PLANNING Kapsak | Estes LLC ................................ 23 Law Office of Patricia Jo Stone ........... 27 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Cheryl Myler - Raymond James.......... 17 Lydia Hamilton - Raymond James...... 21 FINANCIAL PLANNER Moneta Group....................................... 25 GENERAL CONTRACTOR IMMIGRATION LAW Landmark Immigration & Estates Law ........................................ 18 INSURANCE Susan BoyntonState Farm....................... Front Inside Cover LBGTQ FRIENDLY CHURCH Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church .................... 24 LOCAL NEWS Colorado Community Media .............. 22 MED SPA Skintastic Health & Aesthetics Ltd ....... 5 MORTGAGES Uptown Mortgage .................................. 4 Premier Family Mortgage.............. 10-11 NEWSPAPER Colorado Community Media 22 (. . .continued on page 28)
28 BUSINESS DIRECTORY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RaeLynn Properties............................... 27 REAL ESTATE Lokation Real Estate ....................... 10-11 REMODELING Copper Creek Exteriors ......................... 9 Home Improvement Express .............. 18 SALON SHOOTING RANGE Roggen Peaks Ranch LLC .................... 27 SPA Immerse Spa & Salon ............................. 3 WATER FILTRATION Aerus of Denver .................................... 13 WEALTH MANAGEMENT Rivers Wealth
