“Party” listings
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Black Crown Lounge
Stunningly furbished with stately furniture that spans across several rooms and decked out with two lovely patios, this piano bar, which hosts ivory-ticklers several nights a week, is easily one of the most beautiful bars in the city. (09/2011)
1446 S Broadway
720-353-4701
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Star Bar
Colorado craft beer lovers congregate en masse at this kitschy Ballpark neighborhood watering hole that hosts live music and karaoke parties. It hosts a killer happy hour and features local brews on draft and in cans. (07/2011)
2137 Larimer St
720-328-2420
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Wild Ivories
If you can hit the high notes better than an Idol singer, this sleek downtown piano bar, manned by dueling ivory ticklers with attitude, is a great place to show that you’ve got the gift of voice. (05/2011)
1400 Market St
303-623-7426
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Green Russell
Denver’s best mixologists guest bartend at this subterranean speakeasy. It’s the city’s most coveted place in which to imbibe craft cocktails concocted with house-grown herbs, small-production spirits and housemade bitters, syrups and infusions. (03/2011)
1422 Larimer St
303-893-6505
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MIX MUSIC LOUNGE
From the artist portraits gracing the graffi tied walls to the VIP table perched on the stage, this bar, lounge and music venue oozes swank. Listen to live bands and DJs, sip killer signature cocktails and enjoy them with late-night menu offerings. (01/2011)
1320 15th St
720-620-4933
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CANVAS AND COCKTAILS
At this art studio, it doesn’t matter if you’re no Bob Ross. The ability to learn and, well, be silly trump stroke and shading at these art classes taught step-by-step by owner Brittney Wilson. And the cocktails don’t hurt the process. (01/2011)
249 Clayton St
303-333-3288
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GASLAMP
The ping-pong table alone is worth stopping in for, but this hipster downtown bar, flanked with flat screens showing skating and snowboarding films, also pours a wellmixed drink. (11/2010)
1437 Market St
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MERCURY CAFÉ
Grungy, artsy and full of verve, this decadesold, cash-only hippie hangout hosts a variety of events, including tango and swing dancing lessons, poetry slams, live jazz, tarot card readings and documentary film screenings. (09/2010)
2199 California St
303-294-9281
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BAR STANDARD
This sleek and chic speakeasy raises the bar for high-end clubbing. National and local DJs spin tunes on Friday and Saturday nights, while fashion-forward crowds rock the dancefl oor. (09/2010)
1037 Broadway
303-832-0222
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LOST LAKE LOUNGE
Complete with a wood-burning fireplace, black-and-white films, an ample whiskey selection and live music, this laidback lounge is everything a classic bar should be. (07/2010)
3602 E Colfax Ave
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JEZEBEL’S JUKE JOINT & BROTHEL
A cross between a piano bar, a saloon and a speakeasy, this nightspot housed in a 120-year-old brick building features live blues and jazz. Every other Saturday, the Belles of Jezebel’s, a 1920s-inspired cabaret troupe, takes centerstage. (07/2010)
3862 High St
303-296-5563
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MOZART LOUNGE
Whether you like to sing Broadway show tunes, croon like Sinatra or belt it Ella Fitzgerald, this Park Hill piano bar has got you covered. (05/2010)
1417 Krameria St
303-388-0701
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