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Hi Denver, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Free Levitt Pavilion concerts announced, new G-Que BBQ opening, and Cockpit Demo Day + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Debuts and community partnerships unveiled: Levitt Pavilion Denver announced the first free shows for 2026, with over 40 concerts from May to early October. The season starts May 23 and May 29, including Between Friends — see the first wave lineup.

New smokehouse location arrives: G-Que BBQ opened its first downtown Denver spot at McGregor Square Food & Drink, serving slow-smoked favorites on a streamlined marketplace menu, timed for Rockies games, plus G-Que Club perks — read the full story.

Efforts to boost wildlife habitat: Prescribed burns at Rocky Mountain Arsenal began March 2 and continue this spring, with smoke visible and possibly affecting the Denver metro on burn days, targeting up to 1,997 acres — see what’s planned and why.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Score bargains at Central Library book sale
• Debunk myths, support multilingual development
• Free 5K/10K with pancakes and coffee

💎 This week’s top finds

Crust worth planning for: From salted maple and classic cherry to savory pork green chili pot pies, Hinman Pie makes weeknights sweet and cozy. Hand pies and full pies are waiting at their Denver commissary, so dessert is almost too easy… and future you (plus anyone you share with) will be absurdly grateful.

Legendary dogs, new digs: Biker Jim’s fires up elk jalapeño cheddar, ostrich, and all-beef classics stacked with cream cheese and caramelized onions. Toss in brunchy curveballs and cheesecake for dessert, and you’ve got a low-key hang that still feels special, perfect for corralling friends.

Fresh fabric fix: Stash feeling flat? Fabric Play Quilting stacks bright bolts, playful pre-cuts, and patterns that turn a “someday” idea into a “start today” plan. With classes and clubs, you’ll meet fellow makers and leave seriously inspired.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

👸 Cinderella @ Newman Center for the Performing Arts | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – Think you remember Cinderella? World Ballet Company brings it to the stage, and makes it sparkle again with 40 international dancers, Marina Kesler’s choreography, hand-crafted sets, and over 150 costumes. It’s witty, romantic, family-friendly, and yes, you can be home before the carriage turns back.

📚 3-Day Used Book Sale @ Denver Public Library | Friday (3/20) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a three-day hunt through thousands of gently loved books, CDs, and DVDs at Central Library. Bring a tote, then go wild at the fill-a-bag finale, cheaper than your latte habit. Proceeds power DPL programs, so head across Schlessman Hall to Park View.

💃 Free Day of Dance @ JC Dance & Company (Wheat Ridge) | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Whether your kid needs to wiggle or you’ve secretly missed the Electric Slide, the studio’s throwing a free, all-ages day of dance, and it actually is free. Try different styles, meet friendly instructors, and nab the best registration deals of the year.

✈ Cockpit Demo Day @ Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been itching to push the forbidden buttons, the museum is opening select cockpits for a close look. Bring the kids, no turbulence, just volunteers who know their stuff. Climb into the wheelchair accessible Alouette III, and eyeball the F-102, T-33, Velocity, and Eaglerock.

🎨 Spring Vibe Art Fair @ The Arch | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Trade your grocery run for a lap through Denver’s Spring Vibe Art Fair, with 130 local artists, DJ CYN, an art gallery, plus Uncle Tim’s cocktails, global bites, and Astro Van Coffee. Free to attend, pup friendly, mostly indoors, and early birds snag swag.

🍝 St. Joseph’s Table @ Servite Hall 3517 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211-3040, United States | Saturday (3/21) at 4:00 PM – St. Joseph’s Table is rolling out its 48th year with a meatless spread of old-school Italian comfort, free, donations welcome. Bring your appetite, not your wallet. Table blessing is March 21 at 3:45, and yes, Nonna would approve.

🎶 Gregorian @ Paramount Denver | Sunday (3/22) at 7:00 PM – Skip the brewery chatter and let the Masters of Chant wash over you as GREGORIAN brings its world tour to Denver. Expect classical favorites and pop rock reimagined as ethereal, atmospheric, choral magic. Think monks who discovered Queen, and it actually works.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Denver report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 34°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 31%

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 0%

Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 2 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

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