Denver provides an interesting mix of world-class athletes, micro-brew enthusiasts and trendy hipsters riding fix gears. Yet the entire Mile High City knows how to join together to shake a tail feather at the various night clubs. If you've been golfing the greens of the Cherry Creek Country Club all day, the eclectic night life--including house, funk, punk, jazz and rock music--will keep you on your toes.
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
The Dazzle Restaurant has been bringing in the biggest names in jazz for decades. Each night of the week showcases a distinctly different act and constant happy hour specials ($3 beers on tap and snacks like mini-hamburger sliders or tempeh). If you go on weekend nights, you may need to purchase tickets in advance. You will love the eclectic and fun decor, down to the '50s charm of the lamps on the wall. Two stages and plenty of room make this a Denver favorite.
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO 80203-2712
(303) 839-5100
dazzlejazz.com
La Rumba
Trade in the golfing polo T-shirt and golf shoes for a halter top and mini-skirt to dance merengue, salsa, cumbia and bachata to a live full brass band at one of Denver's favorite night clubs. Live music is show-cased multiple times a week, but Saturday is when the Denver Chicano and Latin flair kicks it up notch. If dancing a two-step isn't your thing, sip a tasty Cosmopolitan on the plush couches in the open-air, checkered-floor front bar. The crowd is fun, the drink specials are tasty and the live music will captivate you.
La Rumba Denver
99 W 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80204-4005
(303) 572-8006
larumba-denver.com
Ogden Theater
The Ogden Theater is close enough to the happenings on Colfax Avenue, but conveniently a few blocks east to bypass traffic and pedestrian chaos. The renovated Ogden provides a view into the hip 1970s past. Clean, well-maintained and a great sound system make this theater a Denver favorite. The surrounding area offers multiple trendy and cozy restaurants and bars to linger in before or after dancing at the club.
The Ogden Theater
935 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 830-2525
ogdentheatre.net
The Fillmore Auditorium
Don't let the name get you--the Fillmore Auditorium is not a sports arena. This trendy night club venue houses the biggest names and hippest local artists. Check the schedule, as you may need to purchace a ticket for more popular acts.
The Fillmore Auditorium
1510 Clarkson St.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 837-0360
livenation.com
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