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05/27/2026

63,004 people packed Empower Field for Denver Summit FC’s home opener — breaking the NWSL single-game attendance record and making it pretty clear this city was ready.

Girls in shirts walked onto the field hand-in-hand with the starting lineup. Malala Yousafzai was there. The whole thing ended in a tie and nobody cared.

Writer was there for it. Her piece on what the moment meant — for Denver, for girls in sports, and for what’s coming next at Santa Fe Yards — is in our May issue and linked in bio.

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05/18/2026

Paige Dungan spent nearly two decades in book publicity — making sure writers got noticed, and helping readers find their next favorite voice.

Then a different pull took over. She wanted a real place. Somewhere books felt alive.

So she opened Little Blue Pigeon Books on Larimer Square, named for a Eugene Field poem she’s loved since she was a kid. A corner spot where strangers become regulars and the right book always finds the right person.

We sat down with Paige for our May issue — on curation, community, and the books she’s pressing into everyone’s hands right now.

Full Q&A in the May issue — link in bio to read online.




📍 Little Blue Pigeon Books · 1413 Larimer St, 80202

05/15/2026

Twenty years. Twenty-six miles. One legendary street.

Race weekend is here, and our May feature ‘Laced With History’ is the read to get you in the spirit — whether you’re racing, cheering, or just planning to collect your brats and beer at the finish line.

Writer Seth Davis traces how a scrappy regional experiment born in Mayor Hickenlooper’s office grew into a 27,000-runner celebration with drag queens, a literal zoo safari mile, and a $10 million charity engine underneath it all.

In the magazine or at the link in bio.

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05/14/2026

Some rooms just feel different. Yesterday’s My Bold Future Luncheon with Girls Inc. of Metro Denver was one of them.

But honestly…it wasn’t about us. It was about the girls in that room who are doing, and who are going to do remarkable things.

Scholarships awarded. Futures celebrated. Hundreds of Denver community members showing up for something that genuinely matters.

We left inspired, and proud to be a sponsor of such an impactful event, and even prouder community members.

Thank you

And thank you to our incredible team and partners who joined us for the afternoon, and made our sponsorship possible.

05/12/2026

May is absolutely stacked. Here’s what’s on our radar for the next few weeks — from 26.2 miles to free jazz in Five Points.

May 13 · Baby Goat Night at New Terrain Brewing
Guided goat hikes with a dozen miniature goats of various ages and sizes. Small groups get one-on-one time with the babies in a fenced area — honestly, a solid Tuesday. Tickets $40 general / $30 members / $10 students, includes garden admission.

May 15–17 · Denver Colfax Marathon
Denver’s biggest running weekend turns 20 this year. Eight races over two days, including the only marathon and half marathon that runs through Denver Zoo. Choose your distance — or do both days with the Mile High Two Day Challenge.

May 15–17 · Josh Johnson at Comedy Works South
Emmy-nominated Daily Show correspondent and stand-up Josh Johnson hits the stage for a weekend run in Greenwood Village. Wickedly sharp. Worth every minute.

May 22 · Electronic Orchestra at The Fillmore
Live, electronic, and dance music collide at the Fillmore Auditorium for a night that doesn’t fit neatly in a box. That’s a good thing. Tickets at fillmoredenver.com.

May 23 · Said the Sky at Mission Ballroom
Colorado’s own Trevor Christensen brings his layered, instrument-forward sound to one of Denver’s best rooms. A wholly original show from a genuinely gifted artist.

June 5 · First Friday Jazz in the Park
Free jazz every first Friday through October at Sonny Lawson Park, 5:30–7 p.m. Food trucks, live sets, and the best reason to linger in Five Points on a Friday evening.

June 6 · Blooms & Buzz Wash Park East Garden Tour
The second annual garden tour from highlights drought-tolerant landscaping, pollinator habitats, and homegrown produce — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A very good Saturday morning.

More in the magazine. Link in bio.

05/08/2026

The May issue is out! Hard hits, record crowds, and a whole lot of Denver showing up for itself.

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Find it in your mailbox or at the link in bio!

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05/01/2026

Spring in Denver has a way of making you want to be everywhere at once. Here’s what’s on my list this month —

Cinco de Mayo Festival () — May 2–3 in Civic Center Park. Produced by NEWSED Community Development Corporation, it’s one of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the entire country, now in its 37th year.

Hadestown () — May 5–10 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway musical weaving together the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice. Grab your person and go.

Denver Fashion Week () — May 1–9 at Furniture Row Showroom. Eight runway shows celebrating local and emerging designers, produced by . Named by Forbes as a trusted alternative to New York for emerging talent.

MJ the Musical () — May 13–17 at DCPA’s Buell Theatre. The Tony Award-winning Broadway production about the life of Michael Jackson. Back by overwhelming demand.

Civic Center EATS — Kicks off May 13 in Civic Center Park. Ten to fifteen of Denver’s best food trucks, Wednesdays and Thursdays through October. A great excuse to get outside at lunch.

Denver Colfax Marathon — May 16–17. Denver’s only full marathon, winding through some of the city’s most iconic streets. Whether you’re running or cheering, it’s one of those genuinely great Denver mornings.

Bodies: The Science Within — Opens May 15 at Denver Pavilions. A nationally touring exhibition making its U.S. debut right here in Denver, using real preserved human specimens to take you through how the body works. Run through June 28.

FAN EXPO Denver () — May 28–30 at the Colorado Convention Center. One of the country’s biggest pop culture conventions — comics, sci-fi, anime, and gaming all under one roof.

Drop your May must-do in the comments — always curious what the neighborhood has on its radar. 👇

04/21/2026

APRIL AD SHOOT — BEHIND THE SCENES

Many attempts. Many laughs. Lots of wind. One beautiful ad, and one incredible MyDenver community.

Enjoy a quick behind the scenes look at how we shot LotusGroup’s April issue advertisement — because great storytelling starts long before the page is printed.

In collaboration with our amazing client, The LotusGroup, and our incredible and talented photography partner, , we concepted, planned, shot, and designed this fantastic ad!

We’d love to do the same for your business!
Contact Publisher, Sawyer to learn more about our sponsorships and partnerships. Or send us a DM!
We always start with a conversation, not a pitch.

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Many thanks to all of the wonderful MyDenver sponsors and partners. They make it possible for us to bring you high-quality local stories every single month! When you visit them, please tell them MyDenver sent you!
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04/14/2026

April Cover Shoot 📸

There’s something that happens when a room full of people genuinely trust each other… the camera catches it whether you’re ready or not. That’s what Daniel Brenner walked into, and that’s what he pulled out of every frame.
This one was less of a shoot and more of a conversation. The LotusGroup team brought the warmth, Daniel brought the eye, and MyDenver did what it does best, let the story tell itself.
April issue. Out now.

Read the story in the magazine or at mydenvermag.com - Link in bio!

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04/13/2026

04/01/2026

April is stacked in Denver 🌱 Save this post so you don't miss anything!

April's issue is coming soon!

From the second half of our March Community Calendar —

🎶 RAYE @ The Fillmore (April 6) — Multi-BRIT winner on her new tour. fillmoredenver.com

🏘️ Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association Spring Meeting (April 8) — Meet your neighbors, hear what's happening in the community. Bonnie Brae Baptist Church, 700 S. Bonnie Brae Blvd. bonniebrae.org

🎷 Denver Jazz Fest (April 7–12) — Six days, 15 venues, 40 shows across Denver and Boulder. This city's jazz scene deserves all its flowers. denverjazz.org

🍜 Denver Ramen Festival (April 18) — Unlimited ramen, live music, JDM car show at Denargo Market. 21+. denverramenfestival.com

🍷 Wine Spectator's Grand Tour (April 18) — 200+ top-rated wines, meet the winemakers, take home a Riedel glass. Sheraton Denver Downtown. grandtour.winespectator.com

🛍️ Market in the Park-et (April 19) — Season opener! Vintage, handmade, local art and food at City Park Pavilion. Free admission — bring everyone. marketintheparket.com

🎭 Hell's Kitchen (April 14–26) — Alicia Keys' Tony-winning musical at the Buell. It's as good as everyone says. denvercenter.org

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