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 nightclubs. Live music is showcased several 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. Ninth Ave.
Denver, CO 80204-4005
(303) 572-8006
larumba-denver.com
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 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
Ogden Theater
The Ogden Theater is close 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
Blue Ice
With the appearance of a classy martini bar, this live music venue brings in eclectic crowds of all kinds for salsa, reggae, hip hop and African beats. Blue Ice is conveniently located on mid-Broadway and caters to both the fashion-conscious and grungy hipsters. Check out the schedule before going since acts and crowds change nightly.
22 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 777-3433
blueicemartini.com
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Kay W has more than 10 years of freelance writing experience, including technical papers, grants for youth and environmental nonprofits and consulting materials. With a Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering and a Master of Arts in environmental organizational leadership, Kay W has a diverse educational and technical professional background.
