Ch-ch-Changes! Turn & Face the Strange of a New LGBT Denver
You haven’t been back to town since last Pride, huh? And you haven’t been checking in with us either? (Shaaaade.) Don’t worry, we still got you. Here’s an update on a few things that might affect your Pride this year.
The A-Train. You might’ve heard about this one; it’s a huge deal. For only $9, you can make it from Denver International Airport to downtown. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.
The Eagle’s gone. Yeah, it shut down just a few months ago. There’s been a ton of closings over the past year, so prepare yourself.
The Crown Social is closed, too. The former Black Crown Lounge allegedly had some messy ownership issues and ended up shutting its doors back in March. So long, classy piano antique shop.
The Barker Lounge also had to go. There are plenty of dog-friendly patios around, but most don’t compare to what the Barker offered.
Trade. Like some majestic fate, Trade (similar to the Eagle) opened up in the Barker Lounge’s old spot. According to owners Ray Hurtado and Chris Newell, they want to “harbor a gay community not just for gay men.” Bring your hetero-buddies, boys and girls.
M Uptown. Oh yeah, that’s the new name of Hamburger Mary’s. They didn’t close. Not much else has changed, though. You might notice a few different things on the menu and some of the shows are tweaked a bit.
Charlie’s got new entrance. You’ve probably seen this bar evolve a lot over the last few years. The new entrance is on the west side now, and it feels less shady. According to general manager Brendan Sullivan, this is the time and place where you don’t have to enter in the back door anymore. (Oh, shut up.)
The Wrangler’s moving. So it’s not gone yet, but the Wrangler’s got a new home in RiNo, and it’s gonna be bigger and (hopefully) better. Don’t forget to say farewell to the Uptown location’s final Legendary Pride Beer Bust.
Corky’s Pride Pool Party is ending. This one’s the 9th and final. Make sure you pick up your tickets early for a cheaper rate (CorkysPoolParty.Eventbrite.com) because this one’s already packed every year. Give Corky the send-off he deserves.
