Valentine’s Day might get all the clout in February, but there’s a whole lot more to love about our friendly micro-district. This month, we’re celebrating all kinds of love right HERE on the Block.
Meet us in the Alley to pose in front of the swoon-worthy, candy he[art] install by skyvanah’s RLY RLY Studio. Explore boozy beverages found at eight establishments participating in a special “Love Notes Around the Block” cocktail menu. Drop in for romantic music at The Maven, dinner specials at Kachina Cantina, and fun hands-on events all month long at your favorite businesses. Whether you’re celebrating a Valentine, a Galentine, or a Palentine, there’s something for everyone to love on the Block.
Our social media series, #LovinOnTheBlock, is a celebration of the wonderful humans and businesses that make Dairy Block such a unique destination. Meet the people who bring the Block to life and hear their stories by heading to our Instagram this month!
Romance is alive and well at Run for the Roses. Ride the elevator down to this cozy bar for an experience reminiscent of the speakeasies of yesteryear. Craft cocktails are poured with rare and vintage spirits alongside light, shareable snacks. Make a reservation today to save your seat!
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us the ENTIRE month of February for our “Love Notes” cocktail menu. Eight participating establishments have curated special cocktails inspired by classic love songs, ranging from Lana Del Rey to Stevie Wonder. Stop in at Denver Milk Market, Westbound & Down, Poka Lola Social Club, Blanchard Family Wines, Seven Grand, Kachina Cantina, Deviation Distilling, and For[a]ged to try each one!
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Alchemy Works Happy Hour
Alchemy Works Happy Hour
All Day Monday Happy Hour at Moo Bar
All Day Monday Happy Hour at Moo Bar
5th Annual Petite Parade
5th Annual Petite Parade
Mavens of Movies
Mavens of Movies
This Saturday, the Dairy Block Alley transforms into a technicolor runway under @AbstruseLike`s Bananas for You sky-high art installation that proves love really is in the air (and sometimes shaped like a 4-ft banana). 🍌💖
📌 Blockwide Pride Drag Show | Free & open to all
Saturday, June 28 | 1–3 PM in the Alley
Before the queens take the stage, kick off your day at @dybrkr’s high-energy morning rave led by @AnastasiaKrystals! 🎶 Fuel your moves with complimentary sips, samples, and surprises from brands we love, including: @drinkag1, @magicmind, @we_are_happy_products, @ulikeglobal, @officialmedik8, and @drink.love!
Hosted by Jazmine James and DJ Markie, this free drag show features fierce performances by:
👑 Brittany Michaels (@Brittany.Michaels.39)
👑 Mirage Delamor (@Mirage_Delamor)
👑 Muni Tox (@Muni.Tox)
👑 Nina Montaldo
👑 Star Kirkland (@CurtesStar)
👑 Jazmine James (@Jazmine_Jamesden)
🎟️ Want the full-day experience? Get your last minute Daybreaker tickets now at the link in our bio!
Peddling into work? Make us your first stop! 🚲 We’re celebrating Bike to Work Day with @drcog_waytogo this Wednesday with a complimentary breakfast for early riders from 6–9 AM at the corner of 18th & Blake.
Swing by for complimentary:
🥐 Breakfast pastries from @LoDough_Bakery
🥪 Breakfast sandwhiches from @DenverMilkMarket
☕ Cold brew from @AmpArtisanCoffee
✨ ...and prizes!
📌 Wednesday, June 25 | 6–9 AM on the corner of Blake St and 18th St.
Amp Artisan Coffee will also be open and serving their full specialty menu!
LoDo just got a whole lot crispier! 🍗✨
@LuckyBirdCo is now open inside @DenverMilkMarket, right next to @KonjoEthiopianFood, and serving up golden-fried perfection. From stacked sandwiches and hand-breaded tenders to saucy wraps, loaded salads, and waffle fries you’ll dream about, this is flavor done right.
🔥 Sink your teeth into the Big Bird stacked with mustard slaw or fire things up with the Spicy Bird coated in gochujang butter
🥗 Craving something lighter? Go fresh with the Lucky Bird Salad or Chicken Salad Wrap
🍟 Don’t sleep on the sweet potato waffle fries (loaded or not)!
THIS Saturday, the Alley lights up! ✨ After Dark returns with a summer night market that’s equal parts art party, music set, and downtown hang. Curated by our friends at @FiresideAtFive, it’s your chance to dive into Denver’s most electric after-hours scene.
🌀 THIS Saturday, June 21 | 5–10 PM
Here’s what’s going down:
🎶 Vinyl DJ sets by @ESP.HiFi
🍸 Alley Pop-Up Bar by @PokaLolaSocialClub
✨ Projection mapping by @DSDI_, a vinyl shop collab with @RockyMountainRecordShow & disco-inspired installs from @AbstruseLike
Explore a fresh lineup of 15+ local artists, makers, and culinary creatives including: @ShopBabaCool, @BigAssMaps, @BuenaVista.Goods, @ContrariumChainstitch, @Efta.Streetwear, @FikkaChica, @Gedrd_, @HeyAlissandra, @SpellAndSage, @Doctor_Ew, @HashawPots, @Cr3am.Ink, @KPMountainMetals, @CypressApothecaryy, @TheYellowFix, and more!
📌 Can’t make it this Saturday? After Dark returns July 19 + August 16 with all-new lineups and surprises. See you in the Alley!
LoDo just got more flavorful!
@KonjoEthiopianFood has officially landed at @DenverMilkMarket, bringing Colorado’s first fast-casual Ethiopian eats to the @DairyBlock! Think tender spiced meats, vibrant vegan options, injera rolls, and comforting rice bowls that hit every note.
📍 Find them in the Denver Milk Market next to Cornicello
Created by longtime friends Fetien Gebre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa, Konjo is all about food from the heart. From injera to rice bowls, spicy stews to vegan classics, every dish is made with love, tradition, and serious flavor.
🍛 Build your plate with proteins like lamb, chicken, beef, and veggie delight
🌱 Pair with bold veggie sides like Misir (spicy red lentils), Kik (yellow split peas), Gomen with Dinich (seasoned spinach with potatoes), or Tikil Gomen (cabbage and carrots)
🥗 Add extra Injera, Rice, or Cabbage Slaw
🍳 Don’t miss Saturday & Sunday brunch (serving until 2 PM)
Let’s eat, LoDo!
We’re shining the spotlight on the rest of our incredible vendor lineup for Dairy Block After Dark! ✨
🎨 @ContrariumChainstitch – Hand-cranked embroidery with vintage flair and modern attitude
🧼 @CypressApothecaryy – Herbal alchemy, botanical blends, and plant magic for modern healing
🧢 @Efta.Streetwear – Clean, bold streetwear for freethinkers and creatives
🌵 @Fikkachica – Dreamy Western art with bold color and cowgirl energy
🏙️ @Gedrd_ – Retro-future cityscapes and bold linework with a cosmic twist
💍 @KPMountainMetals – Raw turquoise and hand-forged silver with heavy desert soul
🌙 @SpellAndSage – Mystical fiber art, floral frames, and celestial beauty
🎶 Vinyl DJ sets by @ESP.HiFi
🍸 Alley Pop-Up Bar by @PokaLolaSocialClub
✨ Projection mapping by @DSDI_, a vinyl shop collab with @RockyMountainRecordShow & disco-inspired installs from @AbstruseLike
📌 Saturday, June 21 from 5–10 PM | In the Alley for a summer night market curated by @FiresideAtFive, featuring art, music, drinks, and discovery around every corner.
Can’t make it June 21? After Dark returns on July 19 and August 16 with all-new lineups and surprises!
Want the full lineup and details? Head to dairyblock.com/events and start planning your night.
Blockwide Pride is back at Dairy Block and this year; we’re celebrating under a sky full of fruit and full-on glam. 🍌✨
📌 Drag show is free & open to all | Saturday, June 28 | 1–3 PM
Happening right after the high-energy morning rave from @dybrkr, this year’s Pride celebration unfolds beneath our newest Alley art installation, Bananas for You, by @AbstruseLike. A vibrant, cheeky reminder that love is for all. 🍌🫐🍓🍐🍑
Hosted by Jazmine James and DJ Markie, this free drag show features fierce performances by:
👑 Brittany Michaels (@Brittany.Michaels.39)
👑 Mirage Delamor (@Mirage_Delamor)
👑 Muni Tox (@Muni.Tox)
👑 Nina Montaldo
👑 Star Kirkland (@CurtesStar)
👑 Jazmine James (@Jazmine_Jamesden)
🎟 Want the full-day experience? Get your @dybrkr tickets now at the link in our bio!
The Alley is coming alive for the return of Dairy Block After Dark, a summer night market series curated by @FiresideAtFive and made for the bold, the curious, and the creative!
📍 Saturday, June 21 | 5–10 PM in the Alley
This week we’re spotlighting a few of the incredible makers lighting up our first evening bazaar:
💫 @BuenaVista.Goods | Jewelry and crystal creations inspired by desert sunsets
🕶 @ShopBabaCool | Jam band–meets–girl power sunnies made to turn heads
🗺 @BigAssMaps | Frame-worthy hand-drawn prints of Denver`s most iconic spots
👕 @Cr3am.ink | Apparel and art with a collective voice and a creative pulse
💌 @HeyAlissandra | Playful, hand-lettered prints, stickers, and greeting cards
🍌 @TheYellowFix | Small-batch banana pudding in nostalgic, crave-worthy flavors
🎶 Vinyl DJ sets by @ESP.HiFi
🍸 Alley Pop-Up Bar by @PokaLolaSocialClub
✨ Projection mapping by @DSDI_, a vinyl shop collab with @RockyMountainRecordShow & disco-inspired installs from @AbstruseLike
Tag a friend you’re bringing and check out the full lineup at the link in our bio!
