11 Things to Do in Denver This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Harlem of the West: A Tribute to Five Points' Jazz Era

A special live jazz tribute celebrating Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood and its legendary jazz heritage, performed at Dazzle at the Arts Complex.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Dazzle, Denver Performing Arts Complex

The Strokes at Red Rocks

The Strokes bring their Reality Awaits North America tour to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a second night, with Hamilton Leithauser and ÖLÜM in support.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison

Kim Gordon at the Ogden

Sonic Youth co-founder and art-rock icon Kim Gordon performs a rare solo show at the Ogden Theatre.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Ogden Theatre, Denver

Anthony Rodia at Comedy Works South

Stand-up comedian Anthony Rodia performs at Comedy Works South at the Landmark.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:30 PM · Comedy Works South at the Landmark, Greenwood Village

Mad Cumbia Dance Party with Manos Sagrados

A high-energy cumbia dance party with live music from Manos Sagrados at The Matchbox.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · The Matchbox, Denver

Arts & Culture

Andrew Orolfo at Denver Improv

Stand-up comedian Andrew Orolfo headlines the Denver Improv for a Thursday night show.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Improv

Summer Exhibition Opening Celebration at MCA Denver

Opening celebration for a new summer exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver at the Holiday Theater.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater

Garage Sale – Korey David Comedy Special

Denver comedian Korey David films his comedy special live at the Denver Comedy Lounge in RiNo, with multiple shows across Friday and Saturday.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St, Denver

Luis J Gomez at Comedy Works South

Comedian Luis J Gomez performs at Comedy Works South at the Landmark over Friday and Saturday.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · Comedy Works South at the Landmark, Greenwood Village

Food & Drink

Denver Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

A flavor-forward tequila tasting festival for connoisseurs and casual fans alike, hosted in downtown Denver.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM · Denver

Date Night

Golden Girls Drag Brunch at Denver Improv

A campy, hilarious drag brunch celebrating the Golden Girls at the Denver Improv.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 2:00 PM · Denver Improv