From Craft Beers to Comedy: Your Weekend Guide to DougCo and Beyond!

April 25, 2025

We’re full steam ahead into spring now! We're getting the camper out for the first time this year, and the kids are pretty stoked. But if camping isn’t on your docket this weekend, there’s plenty to enjoy both locally and across the Denver area. And for a date night, West Main in Parker is a must-try spot in the area! More in this issue!

In today’s DougCo Download:

• Taste the Best of Colorado at West Main Taproom & Grill

• Puppies, yoga, and much more this weekend in DougCo

• Denver sports in full swing!

Let’s get into it.

Foodie Friday

🍻 Local Flavor, Colorado Proud: West Main Taproom & Grill
📍 18595 East Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80134

We love eating at West Main Taproom & Grill, where the best of Colorado comes to life—one pour, one plate, and one unforgettable gathering at a time. With 54 rotating craft beers, all sourced from Colorado breweries, West Main has plenty of options, even for the local beer snobs out there. The love for local doesn’t stop at the taps—the kitchen celebrates the local farmers, producers, and flavors that make our state shine. From hearty burgers to vibrant salads and mouthwatering shareables, there's something for every appetite.

What sets West Main apart? It’s not just the food and drink—it’s the welcoming atmosphere, the friendly staff who remember your name, and the buzz of good conversation around every table. The upstairs patio is one of the best, offering great vibes from happy hour to a dinner out.

Why locals love it:

• A true showcase of Colorado’s best craft beers 🍺

• Fresh, flavorful dishes made with care 🥗

• An ideal spot for casual meetups, date nights, or weekend brunches 🍳

• A passionate team that treats you like family 👋

Come experience why West Main Taproom & Grill isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a Parker favorite and a proud supporter of all things local. Cheers to community, connection, and the flavors of Colorado!

Open 7 days 
M - Th I 11 am - 9 pm
Fri I 11 am - 10 pm
Sat I 10 am - 10 pm
Sun I 10 am - 9 pm

Check out their menu and book a meal today!
https://westmaintaproom.com/

DougCo Weekly Giveaway

This Giveaway ends next Saturday May 3 at noon MST.

You can send in a submission by doing the following:

• Be a new subscriber in that week

• Answer a poll hidden in one of the weeks issues (whisper: look in this issue)

• Connect with our social accounts and submit your newsletter subscriber email to a a form I have posted on our instagram and facebook account!

All of these will count as individual submissions. So no need to do all, but you can if you want more submissions when I randomly select a winner. And make sure the emails you submit on Facebook and Instagram forms are the same that are signed up here because this giveaway is just meant as a benefit to subscribers, not social media treasure hunters so any non subscriber emails submissions will not count.

All new subscribers this month will automatically have a chance at the gift card next week. But, check this issue for the poll and the submission forms I have posted on Instagram/Facebook to boost your entries! We will see how this one goes but, seems fun to me so give it a shot and win some free local coffee!

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Local Events This Weekend

This section includes only the major events happening soon. We will feature the events for next week in the Monday Issue. But first, let’s do the weekend right.

Family Fun

⚾ Swing Away Saturday
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Westridge Batting Cages, Highlands Ranch

Score 20% off season passes, spin the prize wheel for Rockies gear, and enjoy free hotdogs and baseball cards while they last!

🍓 Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch Town Center

Shop fresh, local, and seasonal! Enjoy Colorado-grown produce, artisan goods, and community vibes every Sunday through October.

Adult Community Events

📖 An Evening with Sebastian Junger
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch Library – Event Hall A & B

Hear bestselling author and war correspondent Sebastian Junger discuss his powerful new memoir In My Time of Dying. Books available for purchase. Adults only—registration required.

Adult Events

🥁 Scrap Arts Music: Children of Metropolis
📅 Friday, April 25 | 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

A high-energy, family-friendly show featuring inventive percussion on recycled instruments, whimsical characters, and an original film. A must-see multimedia experience! Get your tickets now 🎟️

🦙 Napoleon Dynamite LIVE!
📅 Friday, April 25 | 🕢 7:30–9:30 PM
📍 PACE Center, Parker | 💵 $49 (sold out right now) :(

Celebrate 20 years of Napoleon Dynamite with a full film screening, plus a hilarious live Q&A and improv session with stars Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez. Gosh!

🎤 Open Mic Night
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing – Lone Tree

Show off your skills or cheer on local talent at this fun, laid-back night hosted by Lindsey Giffey. Music and comedy welcome—performers get a discount on their tab!

🎼 Saturday Night Music Bingo
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing – Parker

Join Good Thomas’ Entertainment for a fun twist on bingo—match song clips to your card and win prizes! Great music, good brews, and a whole lot of fun.

🎶 Live Music: Wirewood Station
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕢 7:30–10:30 PM
📍 105 West Brewing Co., Castle Rock

Kick back with a brew and enjoy a lively night of music from Wirewood Station—an award-winning Colorado Acoustic tunes! Check out their instagram.

😂 Free Comedy Show (Adults Only)
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕢 7:30–9:30 PM
📍 Max Taps Co., Highlands Ranch

Laugh out loud with local comedians at this adults-only free comedy night. Great brews, better jokes—no cover!

🎤 Saturday Night Karaoke
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Lansdowne Arms, Highlands Ranch

Warm up those vocal cords—karaoke night is calling! Join the fun every Saturday and sing your heart out.

🧘‍♀️ Rescue Puppy Yoga
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Living the Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Stretch, relax, and hang out with adorable rescue puppies at this unique yoga session. Enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation and puppy cuddles! 🐾

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Class with Yoga6 Highlands Ranch
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Co., Lone Tree

Join YogaSix Highlands Ranch for a FREE Vinyasa Flow yoga class, followed by discounted drinks at Lone Tree Brewing!
👉 Register now

🐾 Adoptable Dog Event with 2 Blondes All Breeds
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Co., Lone Tree

Come meet some amazing pups ready for their forever homes, all thanks to 2 Blondes All Breeds Rescue! Learn about their mission to save dogs from overcrowded shelters and provide them with loving care. Bring your family and friends — you might just find your new best friend!

🎶 Denver Concert Band: Journey Through Time and Space
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Arts Center

Join the Denver Concert Band for an unforgettable afternoon as they explore the infinite possibilities of sound and the wonders of the universe. Featuring John Mackey's "Aurora Awakes," Percy Grainger's "Mock Morris," and Chris Sharp’s "An American Spectacular," this concert celebrates the beauty of time, space, and the American spirit. Don't miss the special performance by the Young Artist Competition winner! Get tickets now!

🎭 Parker Chorale: Take the Stage – A Journey from Opera to Broadway
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕑 2:00 – 4:00 PM
💵 $29
📍 PACE Center, Parker

Join the Parker Chorale for a musical journey from Opera to Broadway, featuring iconic stage favorites from current Broadway hits to classic Opera gems. This special performance also includes the 2025 Ralph Whitlock Memorial Grant presentation. Who will receive it this year? Stay tuned — you won't want to miss this!

🎶 Highlands Ranch Concert Band: What's in a Name?
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch

Learn more at hrconcertband.org.

🏙️Outside DougCo🏔️

Colorado Rockies vs Cincinatti Red
📅 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday |
📍 Coors Field I Tickets as low as $7!

Hard to beat those prices if you are looking for a fun outdoor outting with the weather heating up this weekend.

🎤 Harland Williams LIVE
📅 April 25–26 | 🕢 7:15 & 9:45 PM
📍 Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village | 💵 From $30

Catch comedian Harland Williams (Half Baked, Dumb and Dumber) for a night of wild, unpredictable laughs. Two shows nightly, 21+ with a two-item minimum. Comedy up the road, I always thought Rocketman was an underrated movie but that’s probably just me!

🎟️ Get Tickets

🚚 Monster Jam: Denver
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Empower Field at Mile High | 💵 From $47.85

Experience the adrenaline as 12,000-pound trucks like Grave Digger and El Toro Loco compete in epic stunts and freestyle battles. Don’t miss the Pit Party from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM to meet drivers and see the trucks up close!

🏒 Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars – Game 4
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕢 7:30 PM MT
📍 Ball Arena, Denver | 📺 TBS, Altitude Sports Tickets from $165!

The Avalanche face the Stars in a pivotal Game 4 of the first-round playoff series. Dallas leads the series 2–1 after a 2–1 overtime win in Game 3.

⚽ Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders
📅 Saturday, April 26 | 🕖 7:30 PM
📍 Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City Tickets from $27

Cheer on the Rapids as they take the field for an exciting home match under the lights at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park! If you haven’t been, the Stadium is pretty fun and decent food and drinks!

🛸 Sensory-Friendly Day at the Air & Space Museum
📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Air & Space Museum

Enjoy a quieter museum experience with activities like a scavenger hunt and sensory play areas. This event is for families with children and adults with sensory processing sensitivities.

Free admission for those with sensory processing sensitivities and their families. Pre-registration required.

🖼️ Free Museum Day for Día del Niño
📅 Sunday, April 27
📍 Denver Art Museum & Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Celebrate Día del Niño with free admission to two of Denver’s top museums! Enjoy special activities and explore world-class exhibits all day Sunday.

*Ski Reports done for the year

Weather 

Friday, April 25: 57° / 44° ☁️ | 40% chance of afternoon storms | 💨 SE 11 mph
Saturday, April 26: 72° / 46° ☀️ | 0% chance of precipitation | 💨 SSW 15 mph
Sunday, April 27: 79° / 48° ☀️ | 0% chance of precipitation | 💨 SW 20 mph

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