16 Things to Do in Denver This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Free Events

First Friday Five Points

Denver Arts & Venues' monthly First Friday celebration transforms the historic Five Points neighborhood into an open-air art and culture event.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Five Points, Denver

Trivia Night with Denver Trivia League at Ballyhoo

Test your brain at Ballyhoo Table & Stage's weekly trivia night hosted by the Denver Trivia League — a fun, low-key midweek outing.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Ballyhoo Table & Stage, Denver

Music & Nightlife

Dominique at Denver Improv

Stand-up comedian Dominique headlines four shows across the weekend at the Denver Improv.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Denver Improv

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Red Rocks

AEG & 97.3 KBCO present Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Matteo Lane at Paramount Theatre

Comedian and opera-trained vocalist Matteo Lane brings his critically praised stand-up show to Denver's historic Paramount Theatre.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Paramount Theatre, Denver

Arts & Culture

Saks Galleries Cherry Creek: In Good Company Opening Reception

Saks Galleries hosts an opening reception for 'In Good Company,' featuring works by a longtime Wednesday Night painting collective including Daniel Sprick, Quang Ho, and more.

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:00 PM · Saks Galleries, Cherry Creek

Langston Kerman Live at Denver Comedy Underground

Netflix comedian Langston Kerman (Bust Down, Bad Poetry) brings his sharp, poetic stand-up to Denver Comedy Underground for a weekend run.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St, Denver

Plot/Twist at RISE Comedy

The ensemble comedy show Plot/Twist takes over the Hideaway stage at RISE Comedy for an evening of narrative improv.

Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM · RISE Comedy, Denver

Aida Rodriguez at Denver Improv

Stand-up comedian Aida Rodriguez headlines four shows at the Denver Improv across the weekend of May 8–9.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · Denver Improv

Date Night

Hit and Run: Musical Improv (Improvised Broadway Musicals)

RISE Comedy's Hit and Run ensemble creates a fully improvised Broadway musical from scratch every Friday night on the Main Stage.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · RISE Comedy, Denver

Puccini's Madama Butterfly

Opera Colorado opens its production of Puccini's heartbreaking Madama Butterfly at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, running May 2–10.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis Street, Denver

Festivals & Special Events

Cinco de Mayo Festival at Civic Center Park

Denver's massive free Cinco de Mayo Festival fills Civic Center Park with live salsa and mariachi on multiple stages, a lowrider car show, taco-eating contest, and 400,000+ attendees.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Civic Center Park, Denver

2026 Denver Mini Derby

Drink Denver's annual Denver Mini Derby celebration returns to Denargo Market for a festive food and drink festival with a Kentucky Derby theme.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00 PM · Denargo Market, Denver

2026 Queer AF Engagement Party: An Unconventional Wedding Showcase

An unconventional wedding showcase celebrating queer couples and vendors at Dry Clean Only in Denver — going fast on tickets.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 5:00 PM · Dry Clean Only, Denver

Paper Fashion Show

A unique wearable art event where designers craft elaborate couture entirely from paper, presented in a full runway show format.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00 AM · Denver

Moonshot Annual Showcase

Moonshot's Cohort 8 presents their annual showcase of entrepreneurial pitches and innovation at Upper Larimer.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:00 PM · Upper Larimer, 3034 Larimer Street, Denver