Denver, Colorado
Sober Nightlife in Denver
In Denver, you can plan a sober night around a band, a poetry set or a late stop on East Colfax. Ante Up books all-ages shows in a substance-free room. AQUI’s Coffee Kickback has a market and an open mic. For a night without a ticket or a set time, Kavasutra keeps regular hours.
Before you go
Ante Up welcomes all ages. If you’re heading there for a particular band, use the show time on the concert listing. If your group wants an earlier finish, AQUI’s open mic wraps up at 8 p.m. on its scheduled dates.
Shows, an open mic and a late stop on Colfax
All-ages, substance-free music venue
Ante Up
At 2130 South Platte River Drive, Ante Up hosts touring and local acts as well as art shows and workshops. Pick a date from its calendar before heading over. Check the individual concert listing for the ticket price, doors and show time.
Sober open mic and market
Coffee Kickback by AQUI
AQUI hosts Coffee Kickback at Hooked on Colfax, 3213 East Colfax Avenue. For the dates on its calendar, vendors set up at 2 p.m. and the open mic runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Come to perform or to listen. Admission is free and donations are optional. Pick a date from AQUI’s booking page before heading to the café.
Late kava bar
Kavasutra Denver
If the show is over and you still want somewhere to sit, the East Colfax branch at 1232 East Colfax Avenue posts daily hours of 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. This location specializes in kava, and the operator serves it to guests 18 and older. There are seats, Wi-Fi and outlets.