Dog Days of Summer

8/11 - Rooftop Tango, 80's events, Lots of Music

Good Morning, Golden! Light on the chatter and heavy on the events this week. Be sure to check out Golden’s Fall Recreation Guide for all the upcoming class registrations. Now let’s get to it!

In today’s issue:

  •  📌 Bulletin Board

  • 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

📌 Bulletin Board

The Garden Lab After School Club - “Join us for six weeks of After School Club as we explore our first -ever Teaching Garden at the Golden History Park. Your budding gardener or chef (ages 6 to 11) will observe how our garden changes, explore the fall harvest, and cook up some tasty treats in the Pearce Cabin.“

Rec Center Registration - Now is a good time to begin registering for Fall classes and activities at the Rec Center. Pottery class registration opened a few days ago, and there are still spots left! Hurry before classes are booked up. Check out the link to the Fall Golden Recreation Guide to see a list of all available activities for every age group.

Reminders:  

Coworking Membership Trade - Connects Workspace is looking for a new host a few hours a week at the front desk (either opening or closing). In return, you’ll get a coworking membership. Send them a message if interested.

Free State Park access for veterans August 1-31 - “As a thank you, military members and veterans enjoy FREE entry to all Colorado state parks throughout August.”

North Ford Community Survey - The North Ford Complete Street Design Project aims to “increase accessibility, connectivity, and safety along the North Ford Street corridor between SH93 in north Golden to 10th Street downtown as determined by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. “ Help provide initial on feedback!

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

MONDAY (8/11)

  • 💃 Rooftop Tango at The Eddy Hotel (8/11 @ 6pm) - FREE Introduction to Argentine Tango — no partner or previous dance experience necessary. Drop-ins are welcome.

TUESDAY (8/12)

WEDNESDAY (8/13)

  • ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (8/13 @ 9-11am) - “A simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.”

  • 🎵 Wednesday on the Creek Series at The Golden Hotel (8/13 @ 5-8pm)

  • 🍷 Wine, Women, & Wealth (8/13 @ 6:30pm) - “Relax, enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers, meet other amazing women, and learn about money! It's FREE, now that's smart money.”

THURSDAY (8/14)

FRIDAY (8/15)

  • ☀️Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center (8/15 @ 6-8pm) - Join for an evening of art, drinks, music, and a chance to win a painting by Jesse Crock at Astor House. Tickets are $15, and you must register (for free) for the Foothills Art Center.

  • 🎵 Derek Hall at Golden Outpost (8/15 @ 6pm) - Free live music with Mac Nation Cafe’s food truck on site, and plenty of beers on tap.

  • 🎭️ Assassins at Miners Alley Performing Arts (8/15) - “Assassins is a bold, provocative, Tony-Award-winning musical…”

  • 🎵 Live Music at Etta Jeanne (8/15 @ 7-9pm) - “Join us at Etta Jeanne [the new cocktail bar at Humble House] for live music on the back patio by local artist Sam McManus!”

  • 🎵 The Ultimate 80s Experience at Buffalo Rose (8/15 @ 8pm) - Hear all your favorites from the 80s by 6 Million Dollar Band.

  • 🤣 Matt Vogl Comedy at Gnarley’s (8/15 @ 8pm) - “Golden's own Matt Vogl has been a fixture in Denver's comedy scene for over 25 years. As a regular feature at A-clubs, he has opened for many of the biggest names in standup.”

SATURDAY (8/16)

SUNDAY (8/17)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

AUGUST

🍺 Golden Beer Talks (8/19 @ 6pm) - Free talk on The Role of the Intestinal Microbiome in Health at Buffalo Rose.

👟 On Trail Shoe Demo at New Terrain Brewing (8/20 @ 4-8pm) - “We're teaming up with On Running to host a FREE shoe demo, where you’ll have the chance to test out some of On’s latest and greatest trail running shoes on the scenic trails just steps from the brewery.”

🧑‍🌾 Golden Community Garden Happy Hour & Fundraiser (8/21 @ 6-10pm) - “Come build community, support local musicians, and raise money for the local Golden charity Golden Pantry & Thrift!” Bring a dish or drink to share. Preferred donation of your choosing, which will be considered your RSVP.

🏃Parent Run Club at Alyth Active (8/23 @ 8:30am) - A run with childcare!

🐐 Baby Goat Yoga at Lions Park (8/24 @ 8-9am) - Yoga and baby goats. What more could you want?!

😂 SCRIPTprov at Miners Alley (8/27 @ 7:30pm) - “What happens when a scene from a "legit" play gets hijacked by improvisers?”

SEPTEMBER

🎥 Mountain Bike Film Festival at Colorado Mountain Club (9/4) - “We are stoked to host our first annual mountain bike film!!! This is more than just a film, it is celebrate our local community and the incredible biking the Golden area has to offer.” Get your tickets ➡️ here.

🐶 Foothills Animal Shelter Fall Market (9/13 @ 10am-1pm) - “Kick off the autumn season wandering aisles of unique craft vendors, enjoying tasty bites from food trucks, and exploring booths from local businesses. Family-friendly activities and kids’ entertainment make this a perfect fall day out for everyone, including your pup!” Small entry donation fee, but kids are free!

THANKS!

Thanks for reading this week! Now get out there and have a great week at one of Golden’s many events!