{"as_of":"2026-10-24T10:55:52.881723+00:00","type":"EditorialGuide","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/guides/what-s-happening-in-denver-tonight-thu-oct-22-2026","guide_id":"guide_f0c6df584930","slug":"what-s-happening-in-denver-tonight-thu-oct-22-2026","city":"denver","title":"What's Happening in Denver Tonight: Thu Oct 22, 2026","category_label":"Tonight","template":"best_category_in_city","meta_description":"Denver tonight, Thu Oct 22: Macklemore at Red Rocks, Glow at the Gardens, comedy, live jazz, trivia and the Nuggets opener on TV — updated daily.","last_verified_at":"2026-10-22T17:22:02.888105+00:00","updated_at":"2026-10-22T17:22:02.888109+00:00","view_count":7,"venues":[{"name":"Boettcher Concert Hall","slug":"boettcher-concert-hall","neighborhood":"","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/boettcher-concert-hall"},{"name":"Bierstadt 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District","venue_type":"bar","price_band":"$","url":"https://eventism.com/denver/venues/first-draft-taproom-kitchen"}],"venue_count":26,"faqs":[{"q":"What time do most Thursday night events start in Denver?","a":"Most Thursday events start between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, with jazz and dinner venues opening around 6:00 PM and shows and trivia typically kicking off between 7:00 and 7:30 PM."},{"q":"Are there free things to do in Denver on Thursday nights?","a":"Yes — Geeks Who Drink trivia at Spangalang Brewery is free to play, and Dazzle's El Chapultepec Lounge and Herb's both offer free live jazz with no cover charge."},{"q":"What's the best date night option in Denver on a Thursday?","a":"Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club in RiNo is the definitive date-night room, with a three-course dinner-and-show reservation for $129 on weeknights. Bar seats are $29 if you just want music and wine."},{"q":"Where can I watch the Nuggets game tonight in Denver?","a":"The Nuggets open their season on the road tonight, so the best move is to hit a sports bar. Check the Best Sports Bars in Denver guide for rooms where the sound stays on."},{"q":"What time does last call happen in Denver on Thursdays?","a":"Denver bars close at 2:00 AM. The RiNo and LoDo corridors have the late-night bars and dance floors that peak after midnight on Thursdays."}],"citation":"Eventism Editors. \"What's Happening in Denver Tonight: Thu Oct 22, 2026\". Last verified 2026-10-22. https://eventism.com/denver/guides/what-s-happening-in-denver-tonight-thu-oct-22-2026"}