Denver Valentine's Week Date Ideas For 10 Dance And Art Stops

4.2 (531)

Thu, 20:00 – 01:30 (+1); Fri – Sat, 19:00 – 01:30 (+1); Sun, 19:00 – 00:30 (+1)

99 W 9th Ave

La Rumba gives a Denver date a dance-floor direction, with Latin music, cocktails and regular salsa lessons. I'd check the current class and event schedule, then choose a session that matches both partners' confidence. The recorded visitor rating is 4.1/5 from 531 ratings. Available visitor notes mention free parking and paid coat check; class visibility can be harder toward the back.

4.8 (936)

Mon, Thu, 12:00 – 20:00; Tue – Wed, 12:00 – 19:00; Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

200 S Kalamath St

American single malt whiskey, a working production floor and a cocktail lounge give Stranahan's several date options. I'd choose between a distillery tour and time over a drink, checking availability and age rules before booking. Reviewers praise the informative tours, bottle shop and Old Fashioneds. The source flags the experience as 21+, which matters when deciding who can join the outing.

4.8 (4,915)

1400 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA

Ten venues bring touring theater, concerts and local productions together at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. I'd choose the actual program first and fit dinner around its timing, rather than assume a Valentine's show. Visitors praise the acoustics, variety and convenient paid garage. Check the specific venue, ticket details and access information before setting out for this downtown date-night anchor.

4.4 (735)

Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

140 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, USA

Live music, pool tables and jukeboxes give Skylark more than one way to spend an evening together. I'd choose it for a relaxed bar date and check whether a band is playing before arrival. The source records a 4.4/5 visitor rating from 735 ratings. Available visitor notes flag 21+ entry and no vertical IDs, so check the venue's current entry policy.

4.5 (3,293)

Mon, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Tue – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, USA

Communal tables, local beers and board games make Lowry Beer Garden a date that can stay informal. I'd start with a game and a drink, then check which seating areas are available in February. Visitors praise the atmosphere, beer range and staff. Food reviews are mixed, so I'd keep meal expectations flexible and confirm current menus before building dinner around it.

4.6 (3,141)

Mon – Tue, Sun, 09:00 – 17:00; Wed – Thu, 07:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1215 20th St

Ophelia's combines a restaurant, bar and live room across two levels of a Victorian building. I'd choose a scheduled performance and check the seating setup before deciding how dinner fits around it. The source records a 4.6/5 visitor rating from 3,137 ratings; its description notes upper-floor concert views. Confirm the current lineup and booking details for your chosen evening together.

4.8 (888)

Mon – Thu, 02:30 – 07:00; Fri, 02:30 – 10:00

2510 E Colfax Ave

An independent film and time to talk afterward give Sie FilmCenter a clear date-night shape. I'd check the repertory and current releases, then choose something neither of you would normally pick. Visitors praise the curated program, comfortable seating and friendly staff. The source records a 4.8/5 rating from 888 ratings; confirm the actual screening time and ticket availability before planning around it.

4.7 (91)

Mon, Sat, 07:00 – 03:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, Sun, 07:00 – 10:00 (+1)

3254 Navajo St, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80211

Velvet Lasso moves from a sapphic cowgirl-themed cafe into an evening bar, with vintage decor and a back photo booth. I'd choose coffee and a pastry for a daytime date, or check the evening drinks menu for mocktails. Reviewers praise the creative menu, friendly staff and welcoming aesthetic. Confirm current service times before deciding which version of the space suits the occasion.

4.2 (1,076)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 23:30; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)

4401 Tejon St

Handmade burgers, retro decor and sports screens give The Monkey Barrel a casual date-night setting. I'd choose it when both people want a game on in the background, with time for a drink and conversation. Visitors praise the playlist, nostalgic atmosphere and staff, while food feedback is mixed. Check the sports schedule if the room's energy matters to your evening plans.

4.7 (16,519)

Mon, Thu – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00; Tue, 10:00 – 20:00

100 W 14th Ave Pkwy

The Denver Art Museum pairs architecture with collections spanning Indigenous, European, American and contemporary art. I'd choose a few galleries and leave time to compare favorite works, rather than make the date a building-wide checklist. Visitors praise the collection and staff, while some find parking and navigation challenging. Check current admission and exhibitions, and allow enough time to move between the buildings.