Super Colfax Block Party
Saturday. Business leaders continue to host events along East Colfax Avenue to boost the morale (and sales) of restaurants and boutiques impaired by ongoing construction of the Bus Rapid Transit line. The Bluebird District, which is in one of the areas most directly impacted by construction, is putting on one such festivity on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Super Colfax Block Party will occupy nine blocks of Colfax starting on St. Paul Street.
A $20 ticket ($30 the day of) covers food samples, live music and first-come, first-served access to an afterparty that night at Lost Lake Lounge. The first 500 people at the block party will get a tote bag, too. Tickets are available at bluebirdbeat.com/bluebirdbodega. — Miguel Otárola
Shop ‘n sip
Saturday-Sunday. Picture this: You’re shopping al fresco at a local flea market, pondering the vendors’ wares and sipping a cold libation. Well, that can be your reality this weekend when Michelada Fest comes to the Mile High Flea Market. The event will serve up specialty and classic micheladas to satisfy those who like the drink con or sin clamato, as well as street tacos, live music, wrestling and more. The best part may be that all those perks are included with the market’s regular $3-$4 admission price.
The market is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, at 7007 E. 88th Ave. in Henderson. Entry to the market costs $3 on Saturday and $4 on Sunday; Michelada Fest is no additional cost. Find more information at milehighfleamarket.com. — Tiney Ricciardi
Under the bridge (downtown)
Tuesday. Ever the expansionist, Denver promoter AEG Presents Rocky Mountains has begun booking concerts under Interstate 70 at an ad-hoc venue called Project 70. Its Tuesday, Sept. 30, concert is a particular doozy, with hardcore/pop-punk heavyweight Turnstile supported by the similarly ferocious Mannequin Pussy, Speed and Jane Remover.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. at 4600 Humboldt St. in Denver, between the Denver Coliseum and the National Western Center. General admission tickets for the all-ages show are still available for $102.90 via axs.com. — John Wenzel
An exhibit with legs. Lots of them.
Friday-Oct. 31. It’s creepy-crawly season, and that means spiders galore at The Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster’s singular invertebrate zoo. “This year’s Halloween-inspired spider collection showcases dozens of spider species to encourage guests to face their fears, and fall in love with these incredible arachnids,” organizers wrote. “Some of the featured spiders you’ll get to see this year are the Colombian Pumpkin Patch Tarantula, Skeleton Leg Tarantula, Brazilian Fire Red Bird Eater, and more!”
“Spiders Around the World” opens Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Oct. 31. Included with admission; $12.45 for kids (2-12), $17.45 for adults, and free for children under 2. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at 6252 W. 104th Ave. in Westminster. Call 303-469-5441 or visit butterflies.org for more details. — John Wenzel
