Denver/ Arts & Culture
Published on May 11, 2018
3 live music events to check out in Denver this weekendPhoto: Aditya Chinchure/Unsplash

If you love live music, there's no time like the present to catch a diverse mix of acts in Denver. From electronic music DJs to the Global Dub Festival to an all-female lineup, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.

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Nick Warren and DJ Three at EXDO

Respected EDM disc jockeys Nick Warren and DJ Three are set to bring their first "warehouse experience" to Denver tonight.

Warren, who grew to superstar status by the mid-1990s, is best known for championing the late-'90s trance sound. And DJ Three, with his groovy and eclectic house and techno sets, is no stranger to Burning Man and other music festivals across the country.

When: Friday, May 11, 8 p.m.- Saturday, May 12, 2 a.m.
Where: EXDO, 1399 35th St.
Admission: $25 for tier 3 tickets; other options are sold out

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Party bus to Global Dub Festival

Take the party on the road with Bust to Show. This Saturday, the bus is headed to the Global Dub Festival at the Red Rocks Amphitheater near Morrison.

Headlining the festival is Belgian bass duo Ganja White Night and UK producer and DJ Zomboy.

Prepare for a memorable ride. BTS advertises that this is "more than a bus ride ... it's the opportunity to be a part of a community and an experience, and to grow as a human being."

When: Saturday, May 12, 2-11 p.m.
Where: Buses depart at various times and from different locations in Denver
Admission: $25-$30; donations also accepted

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Fem Fest 2018

The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver has a host of female musicians lined up to perform outside the museum this Saturday.

The diverse lineup includes the Red Aunts, an all-female punk band from Long Beach, Denver-based pastel-punk trio The Corner Girls and DJ SnailStar, among others.

The all-day, all-ages musical festival will also feature tours of the galleries led by female comedians, tarot readings on the rooftop, hands-on workshops and free snacks while supplies last.

When: Saturday, May 12, 2-10 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St.
Admission: $5 for attendees ages 18 and under, $20 for members, $25 for adult nonmembers

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