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.
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 24
The Patio Poets, third reading of the 2026 season. M Waldron, Chance Hunter and Willie Perritt read their work inside at ZU Gallery, 48 W Main Street, Cortez, Thursday September 24 at 6:30pm. Free and open to the public. cortezarts.org/poets
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 26
6-8pm | $5 cover – Guitarist Jason Miller, a Chicago jazz veteran and lead guitarist for Van Hagen, joins Chad MacCluskey and Mike Wingo for an evening of stellar jazz, with a few vocal tunes from Jason. Spoken word artist, Julien Wolf, takes the stage at 7pm.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 27
Broncos vs Rams at the ZU
Sunday, September 27 · Doors 5:30pm · Kickoff 6:20pm Sunday Night Football at Mile High. Free and open to everybody. Grab a card at the bar before kickoff and play for the night. Bingo on the tables. We don’t serve food, so order a pizza and have it sent over. Complimentary popcorn.
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.
