Netflix again? Yep, your default “let’s just stay at home and watch Netflix” is getting old. Soon you might just be watching Netflix by yourself at the rate that you are going. You have got to mix it up some and take your lady (or man) out. Try something different to keep it exciting.
You don’t even have to spend big bucks to take your love to a night out. If you are in Denver, you and your partner can try these places:
Denver’s Dangerous Theatre
Catch a light-hearted play at the Dangerous Theatre. At just $20 per ticket, you and your partner can watch Paging Dr. Chutzpah, a comedy that details the story of a psychiatrist who always ends up having sex with his patients. Or try Radio Voodoo, a throwback radio play where anything can happen. Whatever you watch in the theatre, it will sure be interesting and different from what you usually see in the movies or TV. The best part, you can eat and be loud (reasonably) while watching. You can even BYOB.
2620 W. 2nd Ave #1 Denver, CO 720.233.4703
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret
Take your partner to Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret for a night of dazzling and spectacular performances. You might have noticed that I used 2 superlatives to describe what’s going on inside the Clocktower but words are simply not enough. You’d think that ladies will not appreciate Burlesque but in its history, women have the most fun watching these spectacles. Aside from Burlesque, they also feature blues, comedy shows, and swing bands. The live shows always make a night at Lannie’s, Legen-wait for it-dary.
16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Street, Downtown Denver CO 303.293.0075
The Infinite Monkey Theorem
Take your partner for a few drinks at the Infinite Monkey Theorem. Instead of bar hopping, just chill with your date and put your feet up while enjoying music and wine served straight from the barrel. In fact, you don’t even have to sip the wines through a glass. You can have it from a bottle and even a can. You can even try the slushy machine if you’re up to it. The wines are no Merlot, but they are great enough for relaxing with your date. While there, you and your partner can also enjoy the delicacies from some of Denver’s best food trucks.
3200 Larimer Street Denver, CO 303.736.8376
Comedy Works
There is a bit of a line coming in and the place is kind of small so it sometimes feels cramped but once the show starts, nothing else matter. Get yourself ready for some belly-aching laughter for the whole night. Aside from top-notch performers, however, their staff and crew should also be credited. Even with so many people, they still keep the whole friendly vibe going. They would even chat with you while you wait for the performances to start. The best part is so subtle that you probably won’t notice it, but the servers always manage to keep your drinks and food flowing without being a distraction. This way, you and your partner can just focus on just enjoying the show.
1226 15th St. Denver, CO 303.595.3637
The 1up – LoDo
Go old school video gaming at the 1up-LoDo arcade bar. There are so many things that you can do with your date that it’s difficult to list them all. But we’ll try. Try old video games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, 4-player PacMan with another couple, Skeeball with your partner, play giant Jenga, and play as many pinball machines as you can. The place also sells 16oz PBR & Budweiser Tall Boys during happy hour at just $2. So you can play giant Jenga while drinking beer. Best date EVER!!
Suite 201, 1925 Blake Street, Denver, CO 303.779.6444
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