How to Directly Help Every Music Venue in Colorado
This holiday season, let’s remember that it’s not about the material things. Some of the best gifts are experiences, and our local Colorado music scene offers a wide variety for you to choose from. They need your help now more than ever - so if you’re feeling generous - support some of our local Colorado music venues this Christmas. Many of these gifts can be ordered today to go under the tree tonight, and by making purchases from our venues, you’re supporting the entire musical ecosystem. This income will help these stages survivie, which gives us all the gift of music for years to come. Here’s our giant list of how you can monetarily and non-monetarily support every single music venue in Colorado.
We are so lucky to have a massive number of music venues and I’m sure we missed some here. If you own or know of a venue that’s not on this list, let us know in the comments, along with ways people can support them during the pandemic.
1st Bank Center (Broomfield, CO)
Though live, in-person events at large and small venues have come to a standstill, virtual events are still a go. 1st Bank Center in Broomfield is offering itself up as a host location for live stream events. With their state-of-the-art equipment, you can broadcast high-quality live streams from the event center. To learn more about booking 1st Bank Center, click here.
The Aggie Theatre (Fort Collins, CO)
Shortly after The Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins made its triumphant return to live, in-person, socially distanced shows, the current guidelines shut them down again. Luckily, there are a few ways you can support this jewel in crown of the Fort Collins music scene. First, make sure you follow them on Facebook and Instagram so that you can get timely updates on new shows and re-opening. Then, check out the killer shows they have lined up for spring. If you want to go the extra mile, become a season pass holder to help support them through 2021.
Animas City Theatre (Durango, CO)
The Animas City Theatre is one of the most historic and beloved music venues in southwestern Colorado. They have been closed since the very first stay-at-home order. Let’s help them generate some revenue so that they can open up again and remain a mainstay of the southern Colorado music scene. In addition to following them on Facebook and Instagram to show your support, you can also purchase gift cards by filling out the form here or by calling 970-799-2281. The Theatre also shares a building and ownership with Cuckoos Chicken House (I’ve eaten there - it’s delicious), who is open for takeout. If you’re local to Durango, make sure you order from them once in a while to support two local businesses.
The Armory Denver (Denver, CO)
The Armory Denver is an incredible digital-forward venue, with a focus on the fabrication and development of tech-based, interactive and storytelling media. They offer a variety of services, including recording, video, and podcast production facilities, music studios, private performance venues, and a large space for community based multimedia art instruction, creation, display, and performance. Bands can support The Armory Denver by booking their amazing live stream space for an online show, utilizing their state-of-the-art recording facilities, or taking advantage of their practice spaces. If you’d like to record or practice here, email sam@thearmorydenver.com. Of course, you can also help out by following them on Facebook.
Avogadro’s Number (Fort Collins, CO)
Many a rockin’ late night has been had for decades at Fort Collins’ iconic Avogadro’s Number, and the restaurant, bar, and music venue is committed to carrying the legacy on for decades to come. So how can you help? By ordering carry-out via your favorite delivery service or by calling the restaurant at 970-493-5555. As always, follow them on Facebook too!
The Ball Arena (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Purchase tickets to rescheduled shows and events.
Make a reservation at Breckenridge Brewery Mountain House, located in the Ball Arena.
To donate to the Kroenke Family Covid-19 Relief Fund contact Deb.Dowling@TeamKSE.com
Belly Up Aspen (Aspen, CO)
The mainstay of Aspen live music year round, Belly Up, has decided to temporarily close their doors for the safety of staff, patrons, and the Aspen community. We can make sure they reopen them by purchasing their high-quality, iconic merch or by buying gift cards to use for live shows at a later date. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more information on when they will reopen.
Image courtesy of Belly Up Aspen
Black Box (Denver, CO)
The Black Box is Denver’s home for underground music. To get them through the Covid closures, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, purchase any of their plethora of merch items, or puchase a Loyalty Card for when those live shows are allowed to come back.
The Black Sheep (Colorado Springs, CO)
The Black Sheep has a storied history in the Colorado Springs music community. They’re known for bringing national heavyweights into their intimate venue. To support The Black Sheep, shop merch, buy a Black Sheep Club Card, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
The Bluebird Theater (Denver, CO)
Image courtesy of The Boulder Theater
The Boulder Theater (Boulder, CO)
Name a Theater Balcony Seat ($250 each)
The Broadway Roxy (Denver, CO)
The Broadway Roxy occupies the space that used to be known as Syntax Physic Opera, and they do an excellent job supporting our local musicians. Broadway Roxy recently put out a call for help - for patrons to purchase gift cards and merch via their website to help support their staff. Funds will be directly used to keep the venue’s rent paid and to support the Roxy employees and their families.
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom / The Other Side (Denver, CO)
Buy some merch designed by local artists
Image by Duncan Goodman
Chautauqua Auditorium (Boulder, CO)
Reserve one of their cottages for a quiet winter escape
Chipper’s Lanes (Fort Collins, CO)
Purchase gift cards and dinner and bowling packages for when they reopen
Join their email list to find out when they will reopen
The Dark Horse (Boulder, CO)
Order takeout by calling (303)442-8162
Image courtesy of Dazzle
Dazzle (Denver, CO)
Dazzle, one of Denver’s jazz institutions, is going above and beyond to help artists during this difficult time. They’re shining a spotlight on the physical needs and mental health needs of artists through their Bread and Jamlivestream series (Stafford Hunter Saturdays Presents), which seeks to raise money and awareness of their musician food pantry and musician mental health. You can help by tuning into these socially-distant live streams and by donating food and services on Saturdays. On Sundays from noon-7:00 p.m. (or by appointment), musicians are encouraged to stop by to grab some boxed and canned food items, as well as talk to professionals for mental health service referrals. Bread and Jam also works with Rocky Mountain Music Relief to provide support to struggling artists. You can also follow Dazzle on Facebook and Instagram for the most real-time updates, and support them directly by purchasing their merchandise.
Dillon Amphitheater (Lake Dillon, CO)
Follow on Facebook
Join their mailing list to learn about future lineups and reopening
Eck’s Saloon/Antero Hall (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook
Order takeout by calling (720) 484-6408 or take advantage of their patio dining
Fiddler’s Green (Englewood, CO)
Buy tickets for future events
Sign up for their mailing list for news on future events and reopening
Fillmore Auditorium (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets to future events
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The Fox Theatre (Boulder, CO)
Contribute to the Fox Theatere Recovery Fund
Buy tickets to upcoming shows
Fraco’s Bar (Littleton, CO)
Follow on Facebook.
The Fred Shellman Memorial Stage (Telluride, CO)
Stay tuned!
Image courtesy of Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (Vail, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the cause: Turn Up the Amp
Globe Hall (Denver, CO)
Buy tickets for future shows
The Goat Soup & Whiskey (Keystone, CO)
Purchase merch and gift cards by calling 970-513-9344
Dine on their patio or order to go!
The Gold Room (Colorado Springs, CO)
Buy tickets to future shows
Tune in to their livestreams
Goosetown Tavern (Denver, CO)
Image courtesy of The Gothic Theatre
The Gothic Theatre (Englewood, CO)
Buy tickets for future shows
Use the venue to live stream your event
Sign up for their newsletter for information on rescheduled shows and reopening
The Grizzly Rose (Denver, CO)
Buy tickets for future shows
Herman’s Hideaway (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets for future shows
Purchase gift cards (For every $50 you spend at Ms. Porky’s, you get a $10 Herman’s Hideaway Gift Card)
Hi-Dive (Denver, CO)
Purchase merchandise or concert credit from their online store.
Knew Conscious (Denver, CO)
Purchase merchandise from their online store.
Support the Knew Conscious art gallery.
Rent the space for personal events.
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KSJD Sunflower Theatre (Cortez, CO)
Follow on Facebook.
Make a tax deductible donation to the Sunflower Theater.
Volunteer at the theater.
Rent The Sunflower for personal events.
Larimer Lounge (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Enjoy pizza and cocktails in their “Igloos”
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows
Image courtesy of Levitt Pavilion Denver
Levitt Pavilion (Denver, CO)
Levitt provides a variety of ways to donate. First you can become a Ruby Star Member. The website states that “The Levitt Ruby Star Program is a unique way for you to support Levitt Pavilion Denver. Benefits of membership include: exclusive merch, backstage tours, pre-paid drink tickets, early entry, access to special events, and much more!” Next, you can become a corporate sponsor to benefit Levitt and yourself. Levitt Pavilion also accepts one-time or monthly donations.
Purchase gift cards.
Volunteer in a variety of areas.
The Liberty Bar & Lounge (Telluride, CO)
Make a reservation to relax and try Liberty’s delicious food.
Enjoy to-go happy hour.
Lion’s Lair (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Book late summer and fall shows.
Donate to Lion’s Lairs go fund me.
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Lost Lake Lounge (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Dine outdoors and enjoy house cocktails and food.
Book shows with Lost Lake Lounge.
Rent Lost Lake’s space for personal events.
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Lulu’s Downstairs (Manitou Springs, CO)
The Marquis Theatre (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Buy some pizza from Marquis Pizza.
Visit the Marquis Theater Thursday-Sunday at 5 for dine-in & bar service.
Mercury Cafe (Denver, CO)
Order take out brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Purchase gift cards.
Book space for weddings and other special events.
Photo by Christopher Tomlinson/The Daily Sentinal
The Mesa Theater (Grand Junction, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Donate by purchasing a t-shirt or with credit/debit.
The Mishawaka Amphitheater (Bellvue, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Make a Reservation and dine-in at the Mish.
Rent the Venue for special events.
The Moxi Theater (Greeley, CO)
Purchase tickets to upcoming events.
Purchase virtual tickets for upcoming live streams.
Subscribe to the Moxi Insiders Club.
Purchase merchandise from their online shop.
Mission Ballroom (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets to upcoming rescheduled shows.
Image courtesy of Nocturne
Nocturne (Denver, CO)
Support artists and Nocturne by watching the facebook concert live streams and sending tips though Venmo.
Purchase an electronic gift card.
The Number Thirty Eight (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Make reservations to dine outdoors.
Book your spot or purchase tickets for upcoming shows.
Purchase tickets to Wildermiss - New Year's Eve @ Number Thirty Eight.
The Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets to rescheduled and upcoming events.
Book with the Ogden to live stream your virtual concerts, meetings, or other events at the Ogden.
Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox (Denver, CO)
Support Ophelia’s by Order brunch or dinner from Root Down on Uber Eats.
Purchase a gift card that can be used at Linger, Ophelia’s, Vital Root, El Five, and Root Down.
The Oriental Theater (Denver, CO)
Supporters can purchase a variety of experiences. The Oriental Theater is currently offering tickets to three different shows in 2021 on their merchandise store: The Flobots, Itchy-O, and Eldren’s Darkside of The Moon. You can also become a friend of the Oriental theater for $200. This includes your name on a "Friends Of The Oriental Theater" plaque that will be hung in the main lobby of the theater, 1 Friend Of The Oriental Theater T-Shirt, 1 Friend Of The Oriental Theater Enamel Pin, and 1 Friend Of The Oriental Theater Sticker. The VIP experience for two is also available for $150, which includes two tickets to any future show at The Oriental Theater, VIP Seating for two, front of the line access, and four drink tickets.
Image courtesy of The Paradise Theatre
The Paradise Theatre (Paonia, CO)
Follow on Facebook.
Senior Citizens can support The Paradise Theatre by purchasing tickets to see Arrowhead, a 1950’s classic, on January 14th at Senior Movie Night. People of all ages can show support by purchasing tickets to see the New Years Eve live stream event, Majesty, a tribute to Queen. The last way to help Paradise Theater is by donating to and attending The Cabin Fever Film Series which features current releases, independent, foreign and domestic films.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison, CO)
Purchase tickets to a variety of rescheduled concerts.
Shop for merchandise in the Red Rocks online store.
Image courtesy of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
The Sheridan Opera House (Telluride, CO)
Donate to a wide variety of campaigns supporting the Sheridan Opera House.
Become a Member of the Sheridan Opera House.
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows and lives streams.
Soiled Dove Underground (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets to upcoming and rescheduled shows.
Purchase physical or electronic gift cards for future dining and live music experiences.
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center (Colorado Springs, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Streets of London (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Support Streets of London by ordering pizza from 3 Guys Pie.
Order a specialized to-go drink kit on Facebook messenger.
Dine and drink on Streets heated back patio.
Summit Music Hall / Moon Room (Denver, CO)
Purchase tickets to upcoming shows.
Swallow Hill (Denver, CO)
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
There is a variety of ways to help Swallow Hill. First, Swallow Hill accepts one-time donations or on a reoccurring basis. Next, you can support Swallow Hill by taking music lessons with them. Finally, purchasing very Swallow Hills very reasonably priced tickets to their live streams will help to support them.
Image courtesy of Summit Music Hall
Ullr’s Tavern (Winter Park)
Order a variety of tasty food from their menu.
Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Ullr’s Taven is also back open from 6PM-10PM at limited capacity.
The Walnut Room (Denver, CO)
Dine in or take out some delicious pizza.
Have the Walnut Room cater your next event.
Rent The Walnut Room for personal events.
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Washington’s FoCo (Fort Collins, CO)
Purchase tickets for upcoming shows.
Wheeler Opera House (Avon, CO)
Your Mom’s House (Denver, CO)
To help support Your Mom’s House you can shop their store and purchase merchandise, buy tickets to one of their back-to-back shows featuring Shovelhead 66 and Signs of Tranquility on January 31st, or buy tickets to their 9 hour long techno event PUZZLED on April 3rd.