ART • DRINKS • MUSIC • COMMUNITY
Cortez’s cultural heartbeat where creativity flows, COMMUNITY gathers, and every night brings something new. Wine, craft beer & mocktail BAR. ART gallery. MUSIC venue. PHOTOGRAPHY studio.
Welcome to the ZU.
Your community calendar • 95% free events
MONTHLY
Join our tasting club! Monthly tastings, drink tokens, exclusive perks, and support local charities with every sip.
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 14
BRONCOS VS CHIEFS: OPENING NIGHT AT THE ZU Monday, September 14 // Doors 5:30pm, Kickoff 6:15pm First game of the season and it’s the Chiefs. Of course it is. Free entry, free popcorn, last call 9pm. Come early for a seat. No kitchen yet, so somebody order a pizza. Two free season-long games: The Long Haul points pool (no elimination, start any night) and Broncos Bingo, where half the squares are about this room. Standings and schedule: zugallery.com/broncos
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 17
Montezuma Park | Market & Montezuma | 5–8pm | FREE Season finale of the pop-up bar in the park, with Red Camel Collective from North Carolina, IBMA New Artist of the Year 2025. Mocktails and cider, $7, in a keepsake ZU cup. Tips benefit ZU Arts Initiative. ZU Gallery closed this evening.
However you create, celebrate, or
connect…there’s room for you here.
DRINKS
Local craft beer, global wine selection, amazing non-alcohol concoctions and cozy seating. Unwind with friends in the heart of the gallery.
ART GALLERY
A curated collection of local art, books by regional authors, and global finds. Wine gifts, home décor, and pieces that tell a story.
MUSIC VENUE
Intimate concerts, open mics, songwriter workshops, and tribute nights. A stage that feels like home, where local musicians are valued, compensated, and celebrated.
PHOTO STUDIO
Professional photography studio for portraits, events, headshots, and products. Wild Blue Bug Photography with 20 years of experience.
COMMUNITY
Workshops, fundraisers, gatherings, and creative collaborations. From painting parties to puzzles…this is where Cortez connects.
