Play Ball
Friday. The Colorado Rockies are back in Denver for the team’s opening weekend, Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6. That means there will be plenty of purple-themed festivities, drinks and food. Here are some of the places you can go to participate on Friday:
— The Cherry Cricket, 2220 Blake St., will have a drink called the Rockies Smash, a blend of Fireside Whiskey, lemon and blackberry syrup.
— Los Chingones, 2463 Larimer St., hosts an all-day rooftop party featuring the Dingerita, a purple Milagro coin-style margarita ($11) and a salsa trio served in a Rockies helmet ($5).
– Wonderyard Garden & Table, 2200 Larimer St., hosts a pre-game celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday with Rockies-themed cocktails, cotton candy, a DJ, photo activities with baseball props and cornhole.
– Ajax Restaurant, 1899 16th St., throws an opening day picnic in the Limelight Denver from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday with dry-aged hotdogs, beers and purple margaritas (each is $5).
– McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St., will be partying before, during and after the game on Friday with a DJ and drink specials at Milepost Zero (including the Line Drive Cocktail, a purple vodka sipper). — Jonathan Shikes
Denver Tool Library is marking 10 years of providing free tool rentals to metro area residents. (Provided by Denver Public Library)
Tools of the trade
Friday. One of Denver’s handiest nonprofits celebrates its 10th anniversary during the monthly First Friday events in the Art District on Santa Fe on Friday, April 4. The Denver Tool Library, which loans out tools and specialized equipment, shares skills, and provides knowledge, will welcome people in from 5 to 9 p.m. at its home at 555 Santa Fe Drive.
“DTL has enabled countless Denver residents to tackle home improvement projects, pursue creative endeavors, and learn valuable skills without the burden of costly tool purchases,” the organization said.
There will be beverages from New Belgium Brewery; a market featuring the wares of DTL’s skilled staff and teachers; tool demonstrations; and a raffle. The event is free and open to the public. Get more information at denvertoollibrary.org. — Jonathan Shikes
A visitor to Meow Wolf walks through the “underwater” neon forest. (Photo by Mindy Sink/Special to The Denver Post)
A cosmic yoga experience
Tuesday. What could be more fitting than doing cat pose and downward-facing dog at a place called Meow Wolf? On Tuesday, April 8, the Denver immersive art exhibit hosts a special “cosmic yoga experience” backed by live music performed by members of the Colorado Symphony. Attendees are expected to bring their own mat and water, and after class, they have the option to explore the six floors of art that make up the Convergence Station installation (extra fee required).
Flexi-verse: Music Moves with the Colorado Symphony comes to Meow Wolf Denver, 1338 1st St, Denver, on April 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $42.75, and access to the exhibit costs an extra $25, at tickets.meowwolf.com/events/denver. — Tiney Ricciardi
Both the Bravo! Vail Music Festival and the Vail Dance Festival have taken place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, where Apres at the Amp will be held this weekend. (Provided by Bravo! Vail)
Ski boots and beats
Friday-Sunday. Skiers itching to get in a few more turns before the end of the season can enjoy the slopes alongside a stellar lineup of live entertainment this weekend in Vail. The 3rd annual Après at The Amp Festival comes to Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Friday, April 4-6, bringing world-renowned DJs and bands, plus après sets and after parties at local venues.
Notable performers include British act Jungle (DJ set) and French pop duo L’Impératrice, which play Friday night; and indie rockers Goth Babe and DJ Sammy Virji, which play Saturday night.
Buy tickets, $142.04-$199.90, and see the full schedule at grfavail.com/apres25. — Tiney Ricciardi
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