UNDERGROUND PARTIES
FRIDAY
Indie 102.3 Kickoff Party
4-6PM @ Ratio
Join Indie 102.3 as we kick off UMS weekend the only way we know how: with live music, cold beer and music lovers. We’ll hang out on the Ratio Beerworks patio on Larimer from 4 - 6 p.m. for the Indie 102.3 UMS Kick-Off Party, featuring a live acoustic performance from a soon-to-be-announced guest. Open to the public with no UMS wristband required, this is the perfect way to warm up for one of Denver’s best weekends of local music. Plus your first beer is $3.03!
Featured Performer: Marfa
Manos Sagrados Mad
Cumbia Dance Party
9pm-1am @ Matchbox
The Mad Cumbia Dance Party returns to the Underground Music Showcase with Gio Chamba, and DJ sets from El Jaguar de La Muerte and El Selvaje, hosted by Manos Sagrados. Join us at Matchbox from 9p-1a for Cumbia, Chicha, Tropical, Reggaeton and more.
Performers: Gio Chamba, El Jaguar de La Muerte, El Selvaje
FoCo Femme Showcase
Showcasing some of Fort Collins’ most exciting artists with Odell Brewing.
Performers: Lilly Mae, Katya Grasso, k8ie, Riley Welsh
6-10pm @ Odell Brewing
band merch bazaar
4-8pm @ gold point
Head to Gold Point for fresh local music merch - tees, hats, records, and more from a solid slate of UMS discovery acts. See you shopping on the patio with a drink in hand each day.
Saturday
YOGA + BEERS
10a-12pm @ hopscotch
Start day two of UMS with an energizing morning flow in partnership with Core Power Yoga! Please arrive at 9:30 AM for check-in, sign your liability waiver, and get settled. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat.
After class, enjoy one complimentary beer by showing your UMS wristband, live music from Erin Stereo, and breakfast burritos (regular and vegetarian) while you relax and connect with fellow festival-goers before heading back into the festivities.
Featured DJ: Erin Stereo
Babes at Beacon: Girls Rock Denver x Book More Women Showcase
4-10pm @ Beacon
Celebrating women and femmes behind the mic and behind the scenes of the music industry, come and see a stacked lineup featuring various sounds and genres, and get to know Girls Rock Denver and Book More Women!
Performers: Amanda Hawkins, Not A Luxury, Fair Elle, Bitstream Bleed, Sofia Young, Soy Celesté
Paint Jam with Babe WallS
All day @ SHOWCASE STAGE
Celebrating the history of the RiNo Arts District with live painting from Denver’s own Babe Walls, uplifting women and femmes in the mural and art world.
Featuring: Romelle, Koko Bayer, Gina Ilczyszyn, Kaitlin Ziesmer
BAND MERCH BAZAAR
2-8pm @ GOLD POINT
Head to Gold Point for fresh local music merch - tees, hats, records, and more from a solid slate of UMS discovery acts. See you shopping on the patio with a drink in hand each day.
Sunday
RiNo Arts Open Studios
@ Rino arts district
Explore studios throughout the Arts District and talk with working artists too.
band merch bazaar
2-8pm @ gold point
Head to Gold Point for fresh local music merch - tees, hats, records, and more from a solid slate of UMS discovery acts. See you shopping on the patio with a drink in hand each day.
CORSICA BRUNCH
Half-priced wine all day. Half off every bottle — no matter the price or rarity. DJ OkayDude from 12pm–3pm. No reservation required!
12-3pm @ CORSICA
ROLL at UMS
2-6pm @ REELWORKS
ROLL’s skate parties are legendary in the RiNo Arts District at EXDO/Reelworks. The Underground Music Showcase is pleased to welcome DJ Rewild for an afternoon of music, skating, and community.
Featured DJ: DJ Rewild
Aero Showcase
6-8pm @ BEacon
Aero Music Group Presents: DENVER, INTERNATIONAL — A Colorado Hip-Hop & R&B Listening Experience.
GDNSS Dance Party
Five Points’ favorite dance party takes over the Rook Rooftop at the Catbird Hotel with the Underground Music Showcase. Join us early to learn your favorite line dances with Raw Groove, and stick around for a performance from Off The Cuff.
Featured Performers: Raw Groove & Off The Cuff