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But some newer spots such as Buddies on East Colfax Avenue are hanging on despite rising rents and other challenges restaurateurs face. The gold standard. The one-story space stays busy with karaoke, DJ nights and a wild weekend atmosphere, but Pride month will generate even bigger lines down the block.

Get there early, or not, and be ready to sweat and dance. Look up partyyoncolfax on Instagram for some of the costumed revelers and event flyers, from brunches, sing-along nights and queer proms. Colfax Ave. And you know what? It occupies the former Barker Lounge space and now offers drag shows. Broadway, or facebook. Still, the City Park West bar — which opened in in the gritty, former Streets Denver punk bar — offers excellent people-watching on bar patio, playoff nights on nightlife screens, trivia, drinking games, karaoke and more.

Cowboy hats and leather chaps are always welcome, but certainly not necessary, and the falafel-and-gyros menu can be surprisingly welcome after a night of themed cocktails and dancing. Think happy hours, darts and Broncos gay. Beer busts, underwear denver, taco and pizza nights, live performances, music and more are on tap for the coming days.

You can also find game nights and movies. Trade is modern classic thanks to its semi-niche theme, which embraces fetish and kink. It hosts diverse programming that ranges from drag shows and DJ nights to leather nights and Sunday beer busts. Is Denver Sweet the equivalent of Minnesota Nice?

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Tasty bar food and brunch, honeyed clientele and DJs mix for sunny afternoons and breezy nights on a pair of party floors at the former Funky Buddha space. Fortunately, they seem to be reaching that goal. Broadway, or vybe. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, In The Know, to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox.

By John Wenzel jwenzel denverpost. More in Restaurants, Food and Drink.