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Summer is in full swing here in Denver, which means it is time for all things outdoor, including concerts, markets, and landscaping galore. Every Saturday in the summer, my weekend routine includes a coffee walk to Nowhere Coffee or a trip to the City Park Farmer’s Market, with a mandatory pastellito from Cafe Tres to start the day before coming home to work in the garden and getting on with weekend activities in the afternoon. The last weekend in July is an extra special one as we ring in one of my very favorite weekends of the year, Underground Music Showcase weekend! The spirit of Denver never feels more alive than these days spent running around South Broadway, venue-hopping from Hi Dive to Skylark and over to the main stage behind Goodwill. All while sipping on an Oscar Blues brew, stopping by to shop the outdoor Goodwill pop-up, and having a late night snack at Sputnik or a slice at Pie Hole. Old friends fly in every year as a reason to get together and check out new acts and see friends from over the years playing their music. Running around South Broadway during UMS almost takes you to a timeless place, where you can feel what it was like to experience the local music scene of Denver, 10, 20, or 30 years ago. So this July, do yourself a favor and join in on the fun! And if you have any energy left, go for a Cafe Tres walk to check out their new location and get your hands dirty in the garden listening to some Denver musicians you just learned about at UMS Weekend.

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ARTICLE BY CARLY ROHS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KENZIE EVERETT The Underground Music Showcase (UMS) weekend is one of my favorite weekends of the summer. UMS is a three-day music festival, hosted amongst the local businesses and venues along Broadway in Denver. Celebrating its 25th birthday this year, UMS started as a one-day concert at the Bluebird Theater in 2001, with the intent to showcase local artists. Moving to its current home in 2016, UMS now hosts over 200 local and national artists in 12 venues and four large stages. Despite its growth, UMS still remains one of the best weekends to experience Denver’s local music, and some national talents. While I wish I could say I was a long-time attendee, my first experience at UMS was in 2021, as the world was re-opening post-COVID, with a memorable performance by Remi Wolf. I have returned yearly since then, but that first weekend will always remain special in my heart. With vaccination cards checked, it was the first moment since March CONTINUED >

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2020 that everyone was together with relative ease, and experienced the universal concert-goer high. UMS has a little something for everyone. With 12 venues along Broadway and a main stage in the Goodwill parking lot, the festival guarantees a weekend packed with live music, all while supporting local businesses and restaurants. Here are some spots my friends and I find ourselves at every year, either to shop or get out of the heat and recharge before the next show.

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These days, I can’t power through a festival weekend without the appropriate nutrition or rest. These are some of my favorite spots to begin the day and meet up with friends throughout: Tí Café: A cafe to fulfill all your Studio Ghibli fantasies, opened by three sisters, this is my favorite spot to grab a café sua (Vietnamese coffee) and banh cam (fried sesame ball). TRVE Brewing and Music City Hot Chicken: My favorite spot to grab a hot chicken sandwich (or mushroom!), and a beer, all while headbanging to heavy metal. Illegal Pete’s: Doubling as a venue, Illegal Pete’s is a classic meeting spot for the weekend. Boosting a cool, misted patio and strong margaritas, it is a great spot to cool off with friends.

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MakFam: New in 2024, this has quickly become one of my favorite spots for fun cocktails and spicy noodles.

DRESSING THE PART

Expressing oneself is a tactile aspect of any concert, but I am always impressed by the looks at UMS. Broadway is full of amazing boutiques and vintage stores. Here are a couple of spots to get yourself ready for the weekend: The Ten Penny: Vintage shop with some classic Colorado gear. Broadway Bazaar Vintage: Relatively new vintage shop with treasurable finds every time you visit. FM: The team here is sure to have your elevated basics for the weekend, with vinyl on deck as well.

MY FAVORITE VENUES

With a packed schedule, you may find yourself with a free hour or two, These are a few of my favorite venues to wander into: The Hornet: With a small side room, the shows here feel intimate. HQ Denver: One of the larger indoor venues, a great spot to go and catch a few shows. Hi Dive: A UMS staple, you'll be sure to see a variety of shows here, accompanied by a shot of whiskey.

ARTISTS TO CHECK OUT

Wandering into venues and potentially a new favorite band discovering you is a highlight of the UMS weekend. Here are some artists I will be checking out, some of whom I discovered at UMS: Caleb Schwing: With a voice of an angel, Caleb’s shows always ground me, and remind me of some of that old Colorado country. Ipecac: Described as a “hard-working, hard rock” band, I stumbled upon this group in 2022, and now I try to never miss their UMS set. La Luz: I have been playing their 2024 album, “News of the Universe,” on repeat lately. Be sure to check out this all-female band. All Them Witches, Flyana Boss, Devotchka: I will try to catch all the headliners this year, found on the Main Stage at the Goodwill Archer.

A three-day weekend pass can be purchased online for $130, along with the full schedule for the weekend. UMS prides itself in committing to making live music accessible, with efforts spearheaded by its own accessibility group. UMS also supports sober concert goers and offers NA drinks at all venues, with water refill stations found at the main stage. All details on the weekend schedule and access can be found at UndergroundMusicShowcase.com.

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After years of success with pop-ups and at the farmers markets in City Park, the Highlands, and, as of this season, Lafayette, Mike Solis of Café Tres is embarking on a new adventure. This month, he’ll take over the lease for the former Curtis Park location of Rivers and Roads with plans to open his first brick-and-mortar location there in September. Solis is no stranger to the business. Growing up in Miami, his family owned Three Little Bakers and later Three Little Cakes, often credited as one of the first Cuban bakeries in Miami. If you haven’t spent time in the area, that’s a huge deal. Now, seemingly everyone has their favorite neighborhood Cuban bakery, but when his family first moved to Miami, that wasn’t the case. His great uncle had a bakery in Cuba and decided to open one in Miami as a way to provide employment and community for their family, as well as other immigrants. “When people would come looking for work, he’d put them in the kitchen or let them sleep on his couch,” says Solis. It became a safe haven for people coming from Cuba, providing familiarity and a way to get on their feet in a new country. Solis loved growing up in that environment, feeling like a VIP when he’d walk past the line out front and grab pastries from behind the counter on his way to the kitchen. He’s expecting his first child in August and is excited to have her grow up in a similar environment. “It’s full circle,” says Solis. “I was the one that was never going into the bakery business, and now this little girl will be growing up in a Cuban bakery.” If you can’t tell from his branding and photography, Solis was a successful graphic designer, working his way up in advertising agencies. He always thought someone else would carry on the family tradition. Ultimately, though, Solis loves living in Denver and wanted to make it his true home. It’s hard to do that without a Cuban bakery and his beloved pastelitos, so he decided to do it himself. Pastelitos are sweet & savory filled Cuban puff pastries, and he serves them alongside Cafecito, Cuban espresso. His entire menu is in Spanish, and he enjoys the opportunity to introduce customers to new flavors or new names for familiar ones.

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Some of the top sellers are Guayaba y Queso (guava and cheese), Carne (beef), Jamón y Queso (ham and cheese), Coco (coconut), Natilla (cinnamon custard), and Queso (cheese). He’ll also do seasonal recipes with ingredients like mango or pumpkin, and he says his most requested is Ropa Vieja, which is a shredded steak braised in tomato sauce. He rotates through them for his farmers market stands and for his current commitments at Little Owl and Nowhere, which he’ll continue even after opening his new spot. He’s explored other flavors for pop-up events but loves sticking to the tastes of his childhood, honoring his family traditions, and authentically representing his culture. The bakery was his dad’s side of the family, but he also honors his mom’s family by sourcing ingredients, like the aforementioned mangoes, straight from her garden in Miami. His maternal grandfather played for Los Almendares in Cuba and for the Dodgers in Brooklyn, so he also pays homage to those roots with his current baseball-themed merch. His mother, sister, and the rest of their family have been incredibly supportive of the business, rolling up their sleeves and helping however they can when they’re in town. Solis also gives a lot of credit to his girlfriend, Hillary, who's with him at the markets every weekend and was an early supporter of opening up his own bakery. She’d actually been sending him the spot in Curtis Park for years, even before Mike and Desiree Keen, the owners of Rivers and Roads, approached him about taking over the lease. She knew it would be perfect for his bakery, and her trust in him helped him to go all in. Reflecting back on his first weekend at City Park, Solis felt like a total imposter as he figured out how to set up his stand. He brewed up Cafecitos and introduced himself to the other owners, trying to recreate the feeling of the Cuban coffee window in Miami. Three years later, and he’s excited to meet a new community in Curtis Park and to continue to serve his farmers market regulars there and in the new spot. Keep an eye out for updates @cafetresdnvr on Instagram and CafeTresDnvr.com.

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1001 S ADAMS STREET In the sought-after enclave of Belcaro, 1001 S Adams Street stands out as a striking interpretation of transitional design. “It offers bold new construction with crisp, curated finishes, soaring ceilings, and a seamless indoor-outdoor layout with a saltwater pool,” Camilla shares. Every element—from the oversized sliders to the lush backyard oasis—is designed to blur the lines between indoors and out. The property captures what many of today’s buyers seek: sophistication, newness, and effortless flow. “Belcaro balances proximity to Cherry Creek and polished new construction,” Camilla says, underscoring the location’s growing appeal among discerning homeowners.

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TRANSITIONAL DESIGN WITH RESORT-LIKE APPEAL

1610 LITTLE RAVEN STREET, PENTHOUSE 6

ELEVATED URBAN SANCTUARY

For those drawn to the vibrancy of city life, the penthouse at 1610 Little Raven offers a rare blend of scale, privacy, and panoramic beauty. “Penthouse 6 delivers rare urban scale and privacy: floor-to-ceiling glass, multiple terraces, and unobstructed views of the city and mountains,” says Camilla. Located in Riverfront Park, this residence embodies the “lock-and-leave lifestyle” that appeals to frequent travelers and urban sophisticates alike. Its design maximizes natural light, making the surrounding landscape a constant presence. “The Little Raven penthouse uses height and glass to pull the outdoors in, creating a dynamic backdrop of sky, city, and mountains from nearly every room,” Camilla adds.

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A UNIFIED VISION Despite their distinct locations and aesthetics, Camilla says what unites these homes is intention. “Each home is a design-forward space that’s deeply connected to its setting and built for how discerning buyers want to live today—elevated, effortless, and authentic.” This intentionality also guides the Behr Team’s process in matching clients to the perfect home. “It begins with listening,” Camilla explains. “It’s never just about the square footage; it’s about the feeling.” Whether a buyer seeks architectural legacy, cutting-edge construction, or panoramic serenity, these three listings demonstrate how design, lifestyle, and location come together to define a new era of Denver luxury. For more information about these listings, visit BehrTeam.com

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three-day event showcases 260 juried artists from around the world, along with live music, interactive art experiences, and family-friendly activities. For more information, visit CherryArts.org.

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Enjoy live music, visual art, cultural storytelling, and delicious food reflecting the rich traditions of the African diaspora. Highlights include performances across multiple stages, the Boogaloo Celebration Parade, and a free concert by 17-time Billboard #1 artist Adam Hawley on July 12. For more information, visit COLBAF.org.

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BELLES & BOOTS *NEW!* New to Denver, Belles & Boots opened its doors on Friday, April 4, in the LoDo District. The western-themed restaurant and bar serves a barbecue-centric menu alongside its lively cowboy bar-inspired atmosphere. Guests feeling adventurous can ride the mechanical bull, line dance under a bootshaped disco ball, or enjoy tunes from DJs every Thursday through Sunday, as well as live bands on select days.

11th - 13th BASTILLE DAY: A FRENCH FEST Celebrate French culture at Fillmore Plaza with live music, artisan markets, and authentic food and wine. It’s Cherry Creek’s slice of Paris for the weekend. For details, visit CherryCreekNorth.com.

BRIGHT NIGHTS AT FOUR MILE Four Mile Historic Park lights up the summer with Bright Nights, Denver’s original lantern festival. This year brings all-new sculptures and themes, from a whimsical farmhouse garden to a surreal Chinese Dreamland. For tickets and information, go to FourMilePark.org.

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UNDERGROUND MUSIC SHOWCASE

11th - 13th CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL

COLORADO BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL

Celebrate the 34th annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood. This free,

Celebrate African American arts and culture at the 39th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival in Denver’s City Park.

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Denver’s biggest indie music festival returns to South Broadway for its 25th anniversary. With over 200 local and national acts across 12 venues, UMS blends discovery, community, and a whole lot of sound. This year’s lineup includes All Them Witches, DeVotchKa, and Flyana Boss, plus dozens of emerging artists. For tickets and information, go to UndergroundMusicShowcase.com.

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