While it is certainly true that star warsAs a phenomenon, while not the typical bailiwick of dads in general, it’s arguably still the huts-piece of the fan population. Whether or not that’s true — specifically, whether or not this particular holiday will catch on with those of GenX who remember standing in lines in 1977, 1980, and 1983 — this story will be told a few decades in the future.
For now, we’re celebrating one of the great American obsessions, a story from long ago, in a galaxy far, far away. And take note, young Jedi: some of the May 4th celebrations will take place in the days before May 4th… because sometimes celebrating on a Monday is as problematic as serving droids in a Mos Eisley cantina.
So how do we celebrate here in Denver? In many ways the odds of successfully navigating an asteroid field in a heavily modified YT-1300 light cargo ship are: 3720 to 1. But that’s too many to even try to list, so in the interest of doing or not doing, here are some of our favorites.
star wars Celebration!
Saturday, May 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan Street, Edgewater
Members of the famed 501st Legion will be at the Edgewater Library star wars Celebrating Saturday, keeping an eye on things and making sure everything is in order through poses and photo-ops. And in fact, a public library is always a perfect place for kids to go and discover galaxies far away almost every day of the year, but there’s only one day when they’re especially invited to dress up as their favorite Star Wars character, enjoy recipes and crafts, and generally enjoy the galaxy galore. That’s it, Nerf-cowboys.
star wars day at fiction beer company
Saturday, May 2, 2pm to Sunday, May 3, midnight
Fiction Beer Company, 7101 East Colfax Avenue
Fiction Beer Company celebrates the Fourth of May early this year…while also letting the dark side take over. home brew for one star wars Celebration Circa 2026 Comes With a Dark Twist: A New Black IPA Called changing the deal. Fiction Beer Company will also release limited edition glassware featuring Cantina Band, Figurin D’Ann and Modal Nodes, which will go on sale at noon Saturday while supplies last. Come early to make sure you snag one. Add to this the flash- tattoos of Silverback Studios and the snacks of Sam Crumb’s cart, and you’ve got a living hive of friendly scum and party-style villainy. Costumes encouraged!
May the 4th be with you 5K!
Sunday, May 3, 10am
Frolic Brewing, 12910 Zuni Street, Westminster
If you’re looking for a good old fashioned podres… well, you’re out of luck. But if it’s a hike? Got you covered, Sebulba. star wars-Themed 5K starts and ends at Frolic Brewing Company, with a free local craft brew waiting for you at the finish line. You might not be able to complete the race in under 12 parsecs, and you might not even be able to measure chronological time by distance, but hell: free beer. It’ll take you there, old man. And bonus: Wear your favorite Jedi or Dark-Side costume for a chance to win extra beer and prizes during post-race festivities all day Sunday.
May the fourth be with you… a day ago
Sunday, May 3, 1 to 2:30 pm
Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden
Leave it to the librarian to make sure the event name is clear and accessible to everyone, right? One can just imagine this conversation: “But we can’t have a May the Fourth party on May 3,” says a librarian. “Why not?” The other one answers. “This…is wrong,” says the first. “But no kids can come on Monday,” says another. “It’s a school day.” And the first one says, “Okay, I won’t get involved in bad event planning, Judy.” And so the matter is settled: The Golden Library and its staff will make it clear in the title itself when, in fact, they will be providing a galaxy full of themed activities and entertainment. The librarian says, “Come in your favorite costume, and you’ll have a great time!” Librarians do the best Yoda impression. fact.
star wars day at denver international airport
Monday, May 4, 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
8500 Pena Boulevard
This is one of those strange phenomena that has been happening for several years at Denver International Airport, in the Great Hall near domestic arrivals and in the center of each of the three concourses. At those locations, all Denverites are invited to “join fan-favorites” who will “show off their iconic movie costumes,” according to a DIA press release. That’s why this is such a strange phenomenon: Only one in four airport locations is accessible to non-travelers. At each of the three concourses, there will be the usual crowd of people not there specifically to celebrate, but simply to get to their gate. At the very least the airline staff would be happy to say “We have slightly delayed your travel plans. Pray we don’t have to make any more changes to them.” BYOBM (bring your own blue milk) Note the three-hour break at midday for lunch.
may art be with you
Monday, May 4, 5 to 9 p.m.
Spectra Art Space, 1836 South Broadway
Spectra Art Space has brought back its popular pop-up installation to celebrate star wars. Attendees will receive access to Current Immersive Spookdelia: UntoldComplimentary beverages from Ratio Beerworks, a chance to meet out-of-this-world artist Ashley Raine, a costume contest, and even “Astro-Dice” readings. While it may be true that hokey religions can never replace a good blaster at your side, art may just be the force that surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds this big mindless galaxy together.
May 4th, paint and sip be with you.
Monday, May 4, 6:30 pm
Painting with a Twist, 7134 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood
Join Jedi Paint-Master Brian at the Classpop event to create your own star wars landscape. All supplies are provided for the $38 admission cost – you just need to bring your love star wars And your inner Bob-Rossian Padawan. It’s geekery plus art and wine, and you get to make something other than a carbonite-frozen smuggler to put on your wall.
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