Music and Venues continued from page 94 APR 20 ......................................4/20 FEAT. MADEINTYO JUL 23 .............................................JAMES MCMURTRY OCT 4 .....................................................................RY X OCT 8 ..................................HERE COME THE MUMMIES JUST ANNOUNCED 16 APR 7 15- APR APR 17 22 APR 23 25 APR 30 APR ROOSTER & PARTY GURU PRODUCTIONS PRESENT: THE DOIN SHOWS PLAYIN MUSIC TOUR AMTRAC OPIUO BOB MOSES 97.3 KBCO & SKA BREWING PRESENT: GET A JOB TOUR 2022 APR THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS JOEY DOSIK 97.3 KBCO, WESTWORD, PARTY GURU PRODUCTIONS & TERRAPIN CARE STATION PRESENT APR BOOMBOX FEAT. BACKBEAT BRASS ETHNO (JEFF FRANCA OF THIEVERY CORP.) CHANNEL 93.3 & ROOSTER PRESENT: PUP RETURNS: THANK FUCKING GOD PUP SHEER MAG, PINKSHIFT EVERYONE ORCHESTRA FEAT. ALANA ROCKLIN (STS9), KEVIN DONOHUE (SUNSQUABI), JEREMY SALKEN(BIG GIGANTIC) & MORE! MAY THE PURPLE TOUR MAY GOOD TO SEE YOU 2022 MAY 15 17 MAY 19 MAY 22 MAY 23 6 PI’ERRE BOURNE 8 HENRY ROLLINS 9 WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET PERFORMING DISRAELI GEARS & CLAPTON CLASSICS MAY THE MUSIC OF CREAM FEAT. WILL JOHNS & KOFI BAKER 105.5 THE COLORADO SOUND PRESENTS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AN EVENING WITH BRUCE COCKBURN 105.5 THE COLORADO SOUND PRESENTS: PICKIN’. GRINNIN’. TELLIN’ STORIES. TAKIN’ REQUESTS TOUR TODD SNIDER THE CODY SISTERS VERSIONS OF THE TRUTH TOUR MAY THE PINEAPPLE THIEF FEAT. GAVIN HARRISON WITH SPECIAL GUESTS UPCOMING SHOWS MAY 28 ...................................................................BUILT TO SPILL JUN 8 .............................................................. TIGRAN HAMASYAN JUN 12 ......................................................................PURITY RING AUG 4 ............................................................................. 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MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD (FOX 30TH) 13 MAY 21 APR 23 APR 28 30 APR APR MAY MAY 5 6 12 MAY 16 APR 13 15 APR APR 88.5 KGNU PRESENTS STEVE GUNN AMERICAN CULTURE ROOSTER, TERRAPIN CARE STATION & PARADISE FOUND PRESENT THE VELVETEERS DRY ICE, ROSE VARIETY NO SIGNAL MELLOWPUNK, SHADY OAKS, BIG PINCH YOU’RE DEAD TOUR BRIANNA CHICKENFRY 97.3 KBCO & PARADISE FOUND PRESENT BARSTOOL’S SLEEP WHEN THE DIRTY KNOBS SAMMY BRUE GRATEFUL SHRED INDUSTRIES, RELIX, PHILM & TERRAPIN CARE STATION PRESENT: GO EAST III TOUR GRATEFUL SHRED ROOSTER PRESENTS BURY MIA THE LOSERS CLUB, DAYSHAPER, SLAP HAPPY PARTY KNUCKLE PUPS MR. MOTA’S GRADUATION DELTA SPIRIT PALM PALM MAY INDIE 102.3 PRESENTS 9 THE CHURCH FOX 30TH ANNIVERSARY THE THUGS FEAT. SPECIAL GUEST SEAN KELLY BOUND FOR PEACHES: TRIBUTE TO ALLMAN BROTHERS + TEDESCHI TRUCKS FEAT. MEMBERS FROM EMINENCE ENSEMBLE, ENVY ALO, LEGATO & MORE House a popular spot for fl ow artists such as hula-hoopers and poi spinners, prop danc- ers who can match the LEDs of their fl ow toys with the lights on the ground. A night here is almost always a colorful dance party lush with self-expression. Best Sound System Funktion-One at Sugarkube Sugarkube is a private, members-only arts collective that stays open European late. It also boasts the only Funktion-One Vero VX system in the United States. Funktion-One is commonly used as a marketing term to get people to come out to shows, despite the system often being a mutant combi- nation of other sound systems. But this is the real deal, engineered by one of the only teams in the world licensed to use the rare piece of technology. 96 Best Venue for Microdosing Mushrooms Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York Street 720-865-3500 botanicgardens.org Every summer, the Denver Botanic Gar- both counts at Aria, which specializes in hookah and only hookah. The laid-back surroundings are definitely welcom- ing — you can bring in food if you like, and there are a number of non-alcoholic drinks available — but the big draw is the shisha, with plenty of blends to keep people coming back. Hands down, Aria smokes the competition. Best New Club HQ 60 South Broadway 720-381-6159 hqdenver.com When 3 Kings Tavern announced that it was closing, an owner of the Oriental The- ater jumped at the opportunity to create HQ at its South Broadway location. While the club faced the challenges of opening during a worldwide pandemic, HQ has thrived, bringing in both local and tour- ing bands and DJs. But it also hosts ka- raoke nights, dance parties, drag shows and more; every Friday, it’s now home to indie dance party Lipgloss, which is back at the address where it started more than twenty years ago. MIKE CAMPBELL & MONSTER ENERGY UP & UP FESTIVAL PRESENTS SAN HOLO MERCI, GANO B2B RYNE, CHASYN TERRAPIN CARE STATION PRESENTS APR KEEP OFF 8 APR 9 THE GRASS THE ROCKY COASTS, BUTCHCOP WESTEND RYNE, GANO — which brings in national touring acts such as Billie Eilish and John Mayer and hosts bas- ketball and hockey games and monster truck rallies — have enough bathrooms, because there’s nothing worse than waiting in line for 45 minutes and missing your favorite song. Fortunately, Ball Arena has plenty of them — and they’re conveniently located next to other services such as food and drink stations. Best Dance Floor Your Mom’s House 608 East 13th Avenue 720-821-1128 yourmomshousedenver.com While the name of this venue may leave newcomers to the city confused (“You’re go- ing where?”), it has, without a doubt, the best dance fl oor in any Denver venue. The space is illuminated with cubes of LED lights that bounce from color to color with the music, so you can dance to the beat with the light on your feet. That design makes Your Mom’s dens hosts its Summer Concert Series, which includes shows in the grassy am- phitheater at the center of the York Street facility; this year will see performances by DeVotchKa, Corinne Bailey Rae and the Keb’ Mo’ Band, among others. The DBG will also host the return of Evenings al Fresco, a pandemic innovation that allows you to spend a warm summer evening lis- tening to small ensembles perform while you stroll the stunning grounds. Heighten an already heartwarming experience with a bit (families come here, too) of psilocy- bin and enjoy the company of friends and music in the midst of lush greenery and exotic plants. Best Hookah Lounge Aria Social Lounge 1715 East Evans Avenue 720-750-5912 ariasociallounge.com When you want some shisha, you really want two things: a variety of fl avors and a clean, comfortable environment in which to enjoy them. You’re covered on continued on page 98 APRIL 7-13, 2022 WESTWORD | BACKBEAT | MUSIC & VENUES | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING & SERVICES | CONTENTS | westword.com GETTY IMAGES
