⛔ Denver museum to close ‘racist’ exhibit

💼 Golden Gives 4-Day Work Weeks A Whirl

Starting in July, the city of Golden will give the four-day work week a try. All police department employees will move to a 32-hour work week (with pay adjusted appropriately). The trial will run through the end of the year. The city hopes to see an improvement in employee retention, engagement, and wellbeing. [9News]

• 🗣️ Learn more: The community is invited to a public discussion on the pilot program hosted by the city on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the city council chambers.

⛔ DMNS To Close Problematic Exhibit

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has announced it will temporarily close its American Indian Cultures Hall this summer. After acknowledging that the exhibit’s dioramas perpetuate racist stereotypes, museum officials plan to work with Indigenous community members to “reimagine” the hall. [Denver Post 🔒]

• 🏺 Speaking of: The Denver Art Museum had a reckoning of its own last December when The Denver Post brought to light its involvement in an international looted relics trafficking ring. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

☔ Keep Your Umbrellas Handy

Scattered showers, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods are all expected to continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Last week, Denver recorded the rainiest May 11 in city history. [CPR]

⭐⭐⭐ = The official City Cast Denver ‘Maybe’ of the weekend, as in maybe you’ll see us there! Listen to today’s podcast for more deets.

🎨 DAVA 30th Anniversary Celebration | Friday | 5-8 p.m.

The Downtown Aurora Visual Arts Gallery is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Enjoy student and alumni art exhibitions, food, drinks, music, and student art demonstrations. [Aurora; Free admission]

🚲 Twilight Bike Ride | Friday | 6-8 p.m.

Tour the Barr Lake 9-mile trail at dusk, when all is peaceful and quiet, and the resident wildlife comes alive. [Brighton; Free, but park bass is required]

⭐⭐⭐ Northglenn Food Truck Carnival | Friday-Sunday | Times vary

One of the largest food truck festivals in the state, this event will host more than 60 local food vendors, plus carnival rides, entertainment, and games. [Northglenn; Free admission]

👟 Colfax Marathon | Friday-Sunday | Times vary

There’s still time to register for some of the eight races taking place across Denver this weekend. Back for its 15th year, the Colfax Marathon is one of the largest running events in the region. [Across Denver; Prices vary]

🏳️‍🌈 Pre-Pride Block Party | Saturday | Noon-6 p.m.

OUT FRONT Magazine is getting a jump on Pride Month with this pre-party featuring local LGBTQ vendors and performers. [Five Points; Free admission]

💪 Fitness On The Square | Saturday | 9:30-11 a.m.

This summer fitness series kicks off this weekend on Larimer Square, featuring a popular workout class from one of Denver’s favorite fitness studios every month. [Union Station; $20]

🎉 Sun Valley Night Market | Saturday | 4-10 p.m.

Celebrate the arts and culture out of one of Denver’s oldest communities at this evening market spotlighting local artists, entertainers, chefs, and vendors. [Sun Valley; Free admission]

🧘 Taste Of Yoga | Sunday | 7-11 a.m.

This weekend at Breckenridge Brewery, you can enjoy one (or all!) of six different back-to-back 30-minute yoga classes, then peruse health and wellness vendors onsite while noshing on light bites and local brews. [Littleton; $44]

🦋 Habitat Gardening Basics | Sunday | 10 a.m.-Noon

Learn how to create and maintain a healthy, happy pollinator garden in this 90-minute interactive workshop from the Butterfly Pavilion. [Westminster; $30 members, $40 non-members]

🍗 Wings & Whiskey | Sunday | 4-7 p.m.

Ace Eat Serve brings back its Wings & Whiskey fundraiser to benefit the Denver Youth Employment Academy. There will be whiskey tasting, wing eating, ping pong, and more! [North Cap Hill; $65]

Last week’s answer: You can find this funky wall décor in Denver’s vegan / vegetarian dining staple, City O’ City!

• Reader Kathryn W. says: “Love the BBQ Mac wrap.”

Big claps for our correct guessers:

• 👏👏 Colleen A. was the first to write in with the correct answer!

• 👏 But Kathryn W., Dave M., Debbie B., Heidi I., and Marci H. weren’t far behind!

This Week’s Photo:

🕵️ Do YOU recognize this moody, modern dining booth? (Hint: 🍣) Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!

Big Empty Office Buildings, Weekend Recs, and the Most Mayoral Madness Yet

Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, producer Paul Karolyi and fan-favorite guest Jo Ann Allen join host Bree Davies to talk about all that empty office space in downtown Denver. Plus, they dish on how they’re feeling about the mayor’s race.