For full events schedules, please join any of our multiple Meetup groups under the 5280 Singles name, as we will continue to post only the large scale events on this calendar.
Wednesdays 8:15-11:30 pm, Bachata Lessons and Open Dancing, Que Bueno Suerte on S. Pearl St. near Wash Park.
Come join many dancing students and Bachata enthusiasts for a night of learning beginning to intermediate Bachata dancing with open floor dancing till Midnight. You can RSVP through our groups as we have scheduled all groups to go on the First Wednesday of each month or just show up any week and make some new friends. Cost is $10 cash at the door per person and includes the lesson.
Sunday, April 6th 3:30-6:30 pm, Murder Mystery Mixer, Cracovia Polish/American Bistro
Join us for our last Murder mystery until fall. This time our detective groups will be trying to solve who killed the star player on our minor league baseball team. Admission is only $10 cash at the door for the murder mystery mixer. Present your 5280 Discounts card and receive $5 off your admission and $1-$2 off selected drinks. Purchase your card at the event for only $30 and receive admission to this event for free. Space is limited so RSVP with one of our invited groups if you know you can be there.
Wednesday, April 9th 4-7 pm Simms Steakhouse, Event Hosts and Planning Happy Hour.
WE NEED YOU! Anyone who would like to host an event this year should join us at Simms Steakhouse for a planning happy hour. Their drink and appetizer happy hour specials run from 4-6 pm. If you would like to host one or more events of 5 -20 people, then come to this happy hour to discuss ideas and logistics. We have an immediate need for someone to host an escape room near Broomfield, host one or more free summer concerts, host hiking on the north side of the metro area as well as 10 volunteers to pitch in 1 hour at our June barbecue, (free admission will be offered). There is interest in weekly pickleball outings around town, that we could use hosts for whatever part of town you would like to play in. We’d love to add events for ages under 50 years of age once per month as well.
Wednesday, April 16th, 6:30 pm, Country Dancing at the Grizzly Rose.
Join us for some socializing and country dancing at Denver’s oldest country bar, the Grizzy Rose”. They have a free lesson stating at 7 pm, no partner needed. They will also teach a line dance in the back ballroom at 7 pm for only $5 per person. There will be open dancing to a live band starting shortly after 8 pm. Meet the groups attending with us 4 rows west of the dance floor.
Saturday, April 19th, 4-7 pm. Wine Round Up-5280 Singles World Headquarters.
Yes, it’s that time of year again to learn what wines we wanna drink this summer at all those concerts and outdoor events coming our way. Denver has their beer festival every fall. We’ll do a wine round up where each attendee will be able to consume up to 12 ounces of wine and have 12 types of wine to choose from. We will use 2 ounce shot glasses and pour 1 or 2 ounces depending on each attendee’s choices written out. For example, one person could take 6 one-ounce tastes at the beginning and then enjoy a glass of wine, (1 flavor, up to 6 ounces), with their food. An even more fun way would be to load up your plate and pair certain wines with your different food items. You could do it the easy way and try 12 different one-ounce tastes during the event. You will have to decide what will be the best for you and submit your wine itinerary when you arrive.
Our plan is to have 1 Chardonnay, 1 Reisling, 1 Pinot Grigio, 1 White Zinfandel, 1 Moscato, 1 Bordeaux, 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 Rose, 1 Pinot Noir, 1 Merlot, 1 Blackberry Wine and 1 Chianti Classico. We will stock 2 or more bottles of each with the option that you can purchase any leftover whole bottles of wine to take home.
Along with the wines, we will serve 2 batches of lasagna, (1 meatless), garlic bread, a large charcuterie, Naan bread and hummus, a mixed salad and a dessert item. Admission for dinner and two equivalent glasses of wine is only $30 cash at the door, (gotta be a $60+ value at any restaurant when you include tax and tip). We can reserve up to 20 spots between the invited groups for each attendee paying $25 in advance when they RSVP. The last 10 spots will pay cash at the door. You can use your 5280 Discounts card only for the cash at the door option, ($30 with a $5 discount). When we have received the first 20 paid RSVP requests, we will drop the up-front fee for everyone left who wishes to RSVP and pay at the door. Space limited to 30 spots, so reserve your spot to make some new friends and we will see you on the 19th!
Monday, April 21st, 6-8 pm, Free Networking Event, Summit Nutrition.
Join us for our networking event at Summit! We’ll be joined by the group from “I Need a Contractor”, as well as some social groups. This interactive networking approach brings businesspeople and consumers together to network and grow our group for more events and locations. Admission is free. Refreshments are available for purchase. We will mingle and have an open networking period from 6-6:30 pm. We will do introductions at 6:30 pm and finish up with announcements and open networking the last half hour. You can get snack, smoothies and teas here.
Saturday, April 26th, 4-7 pm, April Singles Mixer, Q’s Pub, Littleton.
Let’s make an effort to meet more new people this month, cause summer will be right around the corner. We’ll start the late afternoon/evening with a happy hour type environment. We check everyone in between 4-5 pm, let them get their beverage requests filled and hang out. During that time there will be a two-part trivia contest with the winning table receiving up to $200 in prizes. Shortly after 5:30 pm, we will do a rotational mixer where half of each table will rotate to another table to meet new people. Each rotation will last up to 30 minutes, so it’s like attending 3 or 4 happy hours in one.
Admission to this mixer is only $15, cash at the door and includes 2 cheese quesadilla and one White Queso with chips per table, as well as one additional appetizer for each table that each table will decide to order by 4:45 pm. Present your 5280 Discounts card and receive $5 off admission. Don’t have a card? Purchase a new discount card for $30 at the door and get into this event for free. There will be live music and dancing starting at 8 pm. No one admitted to the mixer after 5:25pm. Space is limited, so only RSVP if you will be there.
Saturday, May 3rd, 3-6 pm, Kentucky Derby Party, One Barrel Wine Bar.
It’s that time again to saddle up and place your bets. We’ll celebrate the Run for the Roses with our 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party. Admission is only $5. Present your 5280 Discounts Card to receive $5 off admission and $1 off glasses of wine and $4 off bottles of wine. There will be a costume contest at the conclusion of the race with a wonderful prize given out by our host venue. Place on free bet on who you think will win the race and you will receive a prize if your horse wins. Tons of fun and indoors so weather should not be a factor for us.
Saturday, May 17th 8 am, Adventure to Bishop’s Castle
For those in the Denver Metro area, we will carpool from the Cabelas in Lone Tree at 8 am. We will drive to the castle and explore from around 10-11 am. We will then grab lunch in nearby Westcliffe and take in a view of the georgeous Sangre De Cristo Mountains. After lunch each carpool can decide what to take in on the way back to Lone Tree. We suggest possible a hike, a visit to Canon City, (where you may find the Royal Gorge, Skyline Drive or the Holy Cross Winery) or visit either the Garden of the Gods or Manitou Springs.
Sunday, June 22nd, 8 am-7 pm. Whitewater Rafting, Browns Canyon Rafting, Buena Vista,CO
Get ready for an epic adventure! Join us and your friends for a thrilling full-day rafting trip through Browns Canyon National Monument on June 22nd. Experience the breathtaking scenery and exhilarating rapids with Browns Canyon Rafting. We’ve secured a special 20% discount for our group, making this an unforgettable and affordable day out, lunch included. Total price after the discount and all taxes/fees comes to $144.54 Don’t miss this chance to bond with friends and create lasting memories on the river. Spaces are limited, so RSVP soon to secure your spot and bring your friends along for the ride! You can secure your spot here.
We’ll carpool from the parking lot across the street from the Phillips 66 gas station just west of C470 on Morrison Road. Please be there no later than 8 am and bring some cash to contribute towards gas for our volunteer drivers. If you are coming from the mountains or Colorado Sprngs, please arrive at Browns Canyon Rafting by 9:45 am. Everyone needs to bring an entire change of clothing, (and a towel), to wear home, as it may be a wild, wet ride. You must reserve your spot by clicking the “Secure your spot” link above. RSVPing on Meetup helps us to organize the carpool but does nothing to reserve your spot, collect your money or send the liability waive you must sign to take the trip. Please reserve your spot before you RSVP here.
Sunday, June 29th 11pm-4 pm, Dekoevend Park, Gourmet Barbecue
Join us for a fun and tasty time outdoors. We will provide nearly everything. All you will need to bring is a lawn chair, sunscreen and any outdoor games you would like to share. We’re serving upscale angus burgers, brats and dogs, (including veggie burgers), on various Brioche buns. Toppings available include 4 types of cheeses, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, relish, mayo, ketchup, 2 kinds of mustard and lettuce. There will also be some guacamole, sour cream and salsa to make the best burger or dog you’ll eat all summer. We’re also serving up 6 side dishes including our Back Country Homemade Potato Salad, our homemade country coleslaw, a caprese watermelon salad, a fiesta salad, sliced fruit and a surprise side. We’ll have some sweets available as well as some chips. Refreshments will include ice water, lemonade and iced tea.
Admission is only $25 cash at the door. Present your 5280 Discounts card and get $5 off or purchase a card and admission at the door for only $40, (a $55 value). We are inviting 5 groups to come, but if you have a group you would like to invite, please let us know. We will also need 8 volunteers to work a one-hour shift either checking people in or working the grill. Please contact the organizer at least a week before the event if you wish to volunteer.
Thursday, July 3rd, 5-10 pm, Red, White and You, Clement Park Amphitheater.
It’s that time again to celebrate our country’s 249th birthday. We’ll meet on the west side, nearest the lake around 5 pm. You can bring your own food and beverages with your lawn chair and sunscreen or purchase food and drinks there. We’ll picnic till 7:00 pm, then dance and enjoy a performance by That Eighties Band. The fireworks will start around 9:15 pm. The band may play a few more songs we can dance to while we wait for traffic to clear. Admission is free, please get there before 7 pm to find the group. RSVP to one of our Meetup groups so we know who is coming.
Saturday, September 6th, 2:45-10 pm, Upscale Happy Hour and Full Moon Hike, Garden of the Gods.
Come join us for annual full moon hike at the Garden of the Gods. For those of us in the Denver metro area, we will carpool from the Cabelas in Lone Tree in the afternoon and visit one of Colorado’s fanciest happy hours at the Flying Horse Steakhouse in the Springs. Happy hour is from 4-6 pm, so we then head over to the Garden of the Gods Park for a little sunset picture taking. The moon should start rising by 8 pm and be high enough to grab some more terrific photos by 8:30 pm. The park closes at 10 pm, but we should be back in Lone Tree by then unless some of us decide to party a little at the Red Leg Tavern afterwards. Bring your best camera as we may be lucky enough to get a poster quality shot of the moon. In case of inclement weather, we can still do the Flying Horse Happy hour.