Kick Off September in Denver with Diverse Events Across Food, Arts, Music, and Culture

04/09/2025 3 min
Kick Off September in Denver with Diverse Events Across Food, Arts, Music, and Culture

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Kick off your September in Denver with an incredible lineup of events happening today, all week, and through the weekend. If you are excited about food and drinks, the Denver Food and Wine Festival is in full swing through Saturday, September 6th. According to the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, this festival features top chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists with events like the Shake and Brake Showdown, wine glass seminars, the Dine Out Auction, and the Grand Tasting on Saturday. The Grand Tasting at 1000 Larimer St. brings together 50 plus Colorado restaurants with endless wine, craft cocktails, and gourmet samples. Keep in mind, this festival is for those 21 and up, so make sure to grab your tickets and enjoy a tasteful adventure.Art lovers and creative spirits will want to check out Banned Books at Artists on Santa Fe with artwork inspired by historically controversial literature. The exhibition is open all week, giving you time to experience bold viewpoints by Denver artists. Also, don’t miss the immersive Sweet and Lucky: Echo show running daily, which explores the stories we leave behind in our lives, crafted by award-winning local theater collaborators.Music enthusiasts are in for a treat tonight, Thursday, September 4th, with the Colorado Symphony performing John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert Celebration at Boettcher Concert Hall. Simultaneously, Jon Batiste is performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre alongside special guests Andra Day and Diana Silvers. For jazz aficionados, Friday night hosts the First Friday Five Points Jazz Hop, and Fedora Swing plays Jazz in the Park in Curtis Park.Families can join the Children’s Museum 52nd Birthday Bash gala for an evening packed with tasty bites and interactive activities designed for all ages. And for those seeking a unique museum experience, the Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show is at the National Western Complex from Friday, September 5th through Sunday, September 14th. Explore more than 500 vendors and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of geology.Saturday brings the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival to Sloan’s Lake Park. According to Denver.org, the festival celebrates Asian American culture with boat races, performances, and street food from around Asia, making it a cultural highlight of the weekend.Nature lovers should head to Civic Center Park for the weekly Civic Center Eats food truck fest happening Wednesday and Thursday midday, or stop by the City Park Farmers Market Saturday morning for fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts. And for a classic Colorado Saturday, don’t miss the chance to wander Berry Patch Farm for U-pick fruits, flowers, and homemade treats.Whether you’re indulging your palate, soaking up local art and music, or enjoying family fun outdoors, Denver has something for every interest as summer winds down. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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