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 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.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 20
Broncos vs Jaguars at the ZU
Sunday, September 20 · Doors 1:00pm · Kickoff 2:05pm Denver’s home opener. 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.
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. A spoken word artist takes the stage at 7pm.
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.
