Killer (Bluegrass) music (and jazz bands!) + Amazing local…read moreartistry + $7 entry fee that goes back to the community + Unique mobile fashion trucks + Tent covered seating areas to eat, drink or watch the band + Recycling/compostable trash cans + The nicest people (vendors and residents!) + Local brews (from all over Colorado!) + Food trucks serving up a wide range of eats + Gorgeous murals that line the streets ___________________________________________________ What a WONDERFUL way to spend a Saturday! After hearing the hype on this little festival, the hubs and I ventured to Downtown Littleton to check it out! So glad we did! This festival did not disappoint! :)

It has been a season of fests for me. So naturally this past Saturday I finally made my way to…read moreTheBigWonderful's Fourth Annual Oktobergrass! What a fun event! With tons of food trucks, local vendors, breweries, and live bluegrass - it was not to be missed. I opted to pick up the beerfest ticket to go with my admission. This installment of Oktobergrass scattered the breweries present throughout the market. I actually liked this more than I anticipated. It made it much easier to meander and browse the vendors; while refilling my commemorative taster glass along the way. Love it! The breweries present included names like: Breckenridge Brewery, 14er Brewing Company, Cerebral Brewing Company, Aspen Brewing Company, and Oscar Blues Brewing - to name a few. The breweries even had a few special tappings for 4 pm! Tons of different vendors were present. Clothes, accessories, pet products, food, and so much more! I had a so much fun browsing the booths. I almost left with some great creative art pieces from Two little Fruits, a succulent, a fanny-pack from B Fresh (it was so retro and awesome), and some clever cozy shirts. I had to dial back my excitement; mostly for my wallets sake. Ha! Some of the best food trucks were present to help satisfy those hungry tummies. I chose to nosh on some tasty eats from Little India. Seriously one of my favorite Indian food trucks! Their chicken tikka masala is the BEST! There were other trucks serving up tacos, hots dogs, arepas, and many more! Live music was provided my Coal Town Reunion during my visit. They were awesome! The space in front of the stage was set up to dance, play some cornhole, giant jenga, or just kick back and take it all in. There was a large bar set up serving various Modelo products or a specialty Moscow Mule made with GB Picketts ginger beer syrups. Seriously amazing. They even have a spicy ginger beer. So good! Thanks Yelp Denver for the ticket hook-up and thanks to TheBigWonderful for a great way to spend my Saturday afternoon!!

This museum continues to amaze me. Longmont is a mid-sized city that feels like a small town. In…read morethis non-Denver sized city, this museum has had exhibits showing the works of Picasso, Ansel Adams and Red Grooms! They have had an exhibit on Washi: The Japanese Culture of Paper Making. They also have an annual Day of the Dead exhibit created by community members and local artists. There is a permanent exhibit called 'Front Range Rising' which discusses the history of Longmont. You can see many of these past exhibits in a virtual tour on their website! In addition to the exhibits, there are movies, classes, performances and walking tours. The classes and movies relate in some way to the art exhibits. For example, an exhibition called 'Build: Design & Create with LEGO' was connected with the short films created by the legendary designers Charles and Ray Eames. During the Picasso exhibit you were able to take a class to learn how to create a Picasso style portrait. A recent update as of July 2025 is that the galleries will be closed until Fall 2026 while the Longmont Museum has a major expansion of its building. There will be even more galleries and a larger children's area! While the galleries will be closed they are still planning to have events in the auditorium and courtyard. They will also continue their educational programs.

Great exhibits about the area. Very informative. The interactive water channeling display kept us…read moreentertained for a long time.

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, is a true gem! Once you discover this local playhouse it will…read morebe your favorite for live performances! The seating is arranged in a way that everyone has a great view from any seat and from every location in the theatre! The staff is friendly and the actors are all star performers! I highly recommend that if you have extra time this December, buy tickets for one of the seasonal shows! I went with family to watch, "Stocking Stuffers!" And we were impressed with the script, the acting, the wardrobe changes and the amount of energy and excitement that was displayed from beginning to end! You won't nod off, take a nap or be disappointed! We laughed out loud and loved the show! Show up, bring friends and remember to get there early because they have a bar/lounge open before the show starts and you can check the website for hours and their happy hour! Get tickets ahead of time as they do tend to sell out!

Minor Alley is so awesome. We took my son to see the legend of sleepy Hollow. The actors come out…read morebefore the performances so kids get to meet them and they have different interactive parts of the performance where kids get to participate. We had such a great time that we're in fact, going back tomorrow with some friends to see the Nutcracker!

Denver Flea is taking on the holidays four weekends strong this year, with a Union Station setup…read moreuntil mid-December. $5 per person gets you admission Friday-Sunday, which is a very easy price point. Even if it's not the most expansive showing of vendors, you can't really argue with the low cost. Also, I appreciate the warming tents serving adult beverages like bourbon spiked cider. Even on a "warm" December day downtown, it gets chilly. If you arrive before noon, there's plenty of room to relax and enjoy mid-shopping moment. Yesterday I purchased some buffalo leather gloves for myself as well as an incense burning kit + 2019 lunar calendar for a holiday present. And I'm going back for the final weekend while my parents are visiting. A festive (and brisk) way to get into the holiday spirit!

The Denver Flea was fabulous (and free admission!) when I first attended a couple of years ago…read more There were loads of interesting vendors with items I'd never seen anywhere else, live music, good food, busy but not overwhelming and loads of fun! Now the secret's out and the Flea busts at the seams. There's an admission fee, long lines, and impossible parking. Vendors and food trucks become redundant in that the same ones come to every Flea, and many carry similar goods- candles and soaps: CHECK. Colorado/Outdoorsy t-shirts: CHECK. Salsa and similar food items: CHECK. Jewelry made from rocks: CHECK. Succulent plants: CHECK. A Denver hipster's delight for sure! All of the his is super cool if you haven't seen all the very same makers before, but I have, so... I'm over it. The new space, Denver Rock and Drill, is pretty rad. It's an old warehouse that feels haunted by ghosts of the past. Old machinery and even metal and materials still lurk in some places, a liability issue waiting to happen I'm sure, but interesting none the less. My fave part about this Flea was the photo booth, Whoa Pony! Be sure to hunt them down as they wee wedged far in the corner, but they're free! Ultimately, I think I'll skip the next few fleas in hopes that fresh vendors and some new ideas and surprises may work their way in in the future.

I enjoyed the play a lot, they have very talented actors. We saw treasure island and it was…read moreamazing! The lobby sells beer, wine, sodas and more. Also snacks like candy from the chocolate shop across the street. They only thing uncomfortable were the seats. You kinda sink into them and it's hard to get out. I'm not sure I could have lasted longer in it. Parking is either on the side street or in the back lot. All free.

First timer!! This was a wonderful experience with the jazz show. I have seen the Robert Johnson…read moreBand before at a Jazz club. I really enjoyed seeing him in "Ella and Louis". The acoustics were awesome. I wish they had a full bar but we managed. Loved the ambience and look of theatre. Bathrooms were not great. There was no soap before the show and no soap or toilet paper in the women's restroom after the show. Parking is on the street or in a lot across the street.

Recently I enjoyed seeing the first episode of The Testments series with the interview of…read moreactress/director Amy Seimetz who plays stepmom, Paula. The interviewer and the staff were professional. The theatre is small enough that every seat is a good seat. The lounge holds plenty of tables and chairs with a bar and concession stand. The location is on Colfax Avenue and there's even free garage parking at the theater and Tattered Cover bookstore next door. I love that this place is local and I don't have to drive all the way to downtown. Definitely check out the Series Fest schedule and other events!

Such an amazing spot for watching cinema. We went to see Downton Abbey, the final movie. It was a…read moredelight to watch it on the big screen. On Tuesday we went to see an Italian film, "Sbatti Il Mostro in Prima Pagina". (Slap the Monster on Page One) My husband is from Italy so it was epic that we could see this film on a big screen in Italian. The staff is so friendly! Great prices and unbeatable vibes all around. :)

I just LOVE the Festivus Film Festival! It is a 5-day event full of unique films, fun people and…read morefantastic after-parties. This film festival has been running for 6 years in the Denver Highlands at The Oriental Theater. It runs Wednesday through Sunday and every day has multiple blocks of films (either a long feature or several short films). And, on most days of the festival, there is a post-film after party for socializing with filmmakers and enjoying libations. The film styles run the gamut. There are dramas, comedies, documentaries, thrillers and more. This year, they did an all-Colorado filmmakers evening. And, after the films, the filmmakers take the stage to answer questions from the audience. Rad! This is also the most inexpensive film festival you can attend. Just $10 gets you into any single block of films and this year they had a 2-for-1 block on Saturday. I got an all-access pass for just $75. Compare that to the Starz Film Festival or Boulder International Film Festival, let alone Sundance or Telluride. The Festivus Film Festival really is for the rest of us :)

The CAT (now called the Colorado Actors Theater instead of California Actors Theater) will be sure…read moreto make you smile. Every performance I've attended has been of the highest quality. This is a great way to spend an evening - watching live acting in a cozy little theater. You will NOT be disappointed!