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Your Guide to Denver in July

Posted on July 1
Olivia Jewell Love

Olivia Jewell Love

 A plate of chicken from Riot Chicken.

Is this chicken good enough to start a riot? (Paul Karolyi / City Cast Denver)

🥨 Happy Hour Hot Pretzel

For one of the Denver metro’s butteriest hot pretzels, head over to Lariat Lodge Brewing Co. in Littleton (or Evergreen) to try the hot pretzel and beer cheese from their happy hour menu! Pair the $8 “Gus’s Perfect Pretzel” with a 32 oz pitcher of beer for the same price, and enjoy the pretty views from their patio! Happy hour is from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

🎥 Lights, Camera, 48 Hours of Action!

Calling all aspiring film makers! The 48 Hour Film Project is coming back to Denver the last weekend of July. The team you assemble will have 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a short film based on a mystery genre and details chosen at the Friday night kickoff. The following weekend there’s a premier screening to see your film on the big screen at The Bug! The best film goes on to compete at Filmapalooza in March 2027 and is eligible for a spot at the Cannes Film Festival. Moviestars, assemble!

🍜 Late Night Ramen

Craving a big bowl of ramen after normal dinner hours? Look no further than Neko Ramen & Rice, open till 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 a.m. Friday through Sunday. This Colorado Boulevard spot has some seriously tasty ramen options and a good assortment of rice bowls and appetizers if you’re not feeling soup-y. Ramen is an all-season food, people.

🤫 Secret Sunday Shopping Spot

If you’re hitting the Highlands Farmers Market on Sundays, make sure to also check out GoodKid Collective’s Secret Market, hosted in their parking lot on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The secret market has vintage clothes, handmade art, coffee, food, jewelry, and so much more to enjoy! Located on 32nd Avenue, Goodkid is a perfect stop along an idyllic Sunday stroll through the neighborhood.

🍗 New Chicken Spot Just Dropped

For the fans of what chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber are doing over at Riot BBQ, check out their new concept called Chicken Riot over in Cherry Creek. We recommend the Pollo Loco or Pollo Pibil, with cornbread, black beans, and rice. You can get a full plate for $20!

🌃 Night Market (Calling All K-Pop Fans)

Check out the Havana Street Night Market on the last Saturday of the month (July 25) from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy fun for the whole family like food trucks, tchotchkes, enamel pins, K-Pop dancing, and so much more. The market features global flavors like Korean BBQ, Mexican Street Tacos, and African dishes. Check it out at 2710 S. Havana Street in Aurora!

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