Upcoming events.
Van Death and Mason McTell
Van Death & Gangstead Live at East Fax Tap | Thursday, July 2
Looking for live music in Denver on Thursday night? Join us at East Fax Tap on Thursday, July 2, as Van Death launches a special month-long residency with an opening performance by Denver rock band Gangstead.
Van Death blends alternative folk and Americana with thoughtful songwriting and compelling live performances, while Gangstead brings energetic rock 'n' roll to kick off the evening.
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is one of Denver's neighborhood destinations for local live music, featuring original artists from across Colorado and beyond. Whether you're into indie, folk, Americana, rock, blues, or punk, our stage showcases talented musicians in an intimate setting with great drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 2
Doors: Check our social media for the latest schedule
Location: East Fax Tap, 8001 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Featuring: Van Death (Alternative Folk & Americana) and Gangstead (Rock 'n' Roll)
Come support local and touring musicians while enjoying cold beer, craft cocktails, and one of the best live music venues on East Colfax.
Open format karaoke!
🎤 Friday Night Open Format Karaoke (8PM–2AM) at East Fax Tap
Looking for the best karaoke in Denver? Friday nights at East Fax Tap bring open format karaoke from 8PM to 2AM, where anything goes and everyone gets a turn.
Whether you're belting out classics, testing new songs, or just here for the chaos, this is not your average karaoke night. Expect a packed house, strong drinks, and a crowd that actually shows up to have a good time.
What to expect:
🎶 Open format karaoke — all genres welcome
🎤 Sign up and sing all night (8PM–2AM)
🍻 Dive bar atmosphere with cheap, strong drinks
🔊 Full sound system — no half-ass setup
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is quickly becoming a go-to spot for karaoke in Denver, especially for late-night crowds looking for something real.
No cover. No judgment. Just grab the mic.
FREE Comedy Show
🎤😂 SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY @ EAST FAX TAP 😂🎤
Laugh it off this Sunday with @orinbee hosting a night of unhinged, dive-bar comedy.
Sign up, show up, or just sit back and heckle responsibly.
📝 Comedian sign-up: 7PM
🎭 Comics perform: 8–10PM
💸 FREE to sign up • FREE to attend
🍻 Happy Hour: 4–8PM
Cold drinks. Questionable jokes. East Colfax energy.
What could possibly go wrong?
Industry Night karaoke (open format)!
Neon lights, no cover, and absolutely zero judgment.
Step up, grab the mic, and sing it like you mean it.
🎶 Open-format karaoke with Kenny Pistol
🕗 8PM → Last Call
💸 NO COVER
📍 East Fax Tap
Pop bangers, emo anthems, guilty pleasures, or absolute chaos — if it slaps, we’ll play it.
Stephen Lear Band, Uncle Beef's Band & Beefcake
Very excited for this one.
Come out to East Fax Tap on Saturday, July 18th for a full night of rock and blues with The Stephen Lear Band, Beefcake, and Uncle Beef’s Band.
@stephenlearband is about as good as it gets, and this is one you’ll want to catch now.
Music starts at 8 PM.
$10 cover | 21+
Get here early, grab a drink, and settle in.
East Fax Tap | East Colfax, Denver
Getting Horny on Colfax
DENVER'S FIRST BRASS FESTIVAL
🎺 GETTING HORNY ON COLFAX 🎷
A celebration of every genre of music with one thing in common: LIVE HORNS.
We're building what we hope becomes Denver's premier brass music festival. This inaugural event starts as a one-day festival, but with enough interest from bands and fans, we're prepared to expand to a two-day event in future years.
🎵 Ska • Funk • Jazz • Soul • Rock • Punk • Latin • Blues • Anything Else
If your band has horns, we want to hear from you.
📅 August 15, 2026
📍 East Fax Tap
🎺 Bands interested in performing: DM East Fax Tap on Facebook or Instagram
🍺 Cold Beer
🎶 Live Music All Day
🎷 Multiple Bands
🎺 Brass Everywhere
Creating Denver's First Brass Fest—One Horn Section at a Time.
Women of Rage!!
Women of Rage
Saturday, March 28 | Doors 5PM · Music 6PM
Women of Rage is a night of unapologetic sound, power, and purpose — featuring a stacked lineup of fierce, female-fronted bands bringing punk, ska, and raw energy to East Colfax.
Lineup:
Occam’s Rose
Battle Pussy
Low Key Genius
Seiren
In The Variant
Soy Celesté
Addie Tonic
This show isn’t just loud — it gives back. We’re hosting a Domestic Violence Donation Drive, supporting organizations doing real work within the community for survivors. Every woman deserves to be celebrated. Come out and honor Women’s History Month with us by singing, dancing, and taking up space. ♀️⚧️
Location: East Fax Tap
Doors: 5PM
Music: 6PM
Food trucks on site
🤘 Punk Rock Saves Lives on site providing vital health and safety resources, focusing on mental health support, harm reduction (Narcan, fentanyl strips, safer sex tools, earplugs), and facilitating bone marrow registry sign-ups
Venmo @eastfaxtap for tix… 100% of ticket sales go to the artists!
Mambo Mondays
Start your week off right with Mambo Mondays—your new go-to spot for Latin dance on East Colfax.
Join us every Monday from 7–8 PM for a FREE beginner-friendly lesson—no experience, no partner, no pressure. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been dancing for years, everyone is welcome.
After the lesson, stick around for open dancing all night, with great music, strong drinks, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Come learn something new, meet new people, and turn your Monday into something worth showing up for.
No cover for the lesson | All levels welcome
FREE Comedy Show
🎤😂 SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY @ EAST FAX TAP 😂🎤
Laugh it off this Sunday with @orinbee hosting a night of unhinged, dive-bar comedy.
Sign up, show up, or just sit back and heckle responsibly.
📝 Comedian sign-up: 7PM
🎭 Comics perform: 8–10PM
💸 FREE to sign up • FREE to attend
🍻 Happy Hour: 4–8PM
Cold drinks. Questionable jokes. East Colfax energy.
What could possibly go wrong?
America's 250th Celebration
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at East Fax Tap this July 4th with all-day drink specials on Colfax. We’re pouring $2.50 PBRs, $7.76 Citywides, and red, white, and blue drink specials all day long. Come hang, raise a can, and spend Independence Day the East Fax way. DJ playing alllllll the musac!
Open format karaoke!
🎤 Friday Night Open Format Karaoke (8PM–2AM) at East Fax Tap
Looking for the best karaoke in Denver? Friday nights at East Fax Tap bring open format karaoke from 8PM to 2AM, where anything goes and everyone gets a turn.
Whether you're belting out classics, testing new songs, or just here for the chaos, this is not your average karaoke night. Expect a packed house, strong drinks, and a crowd that actually shows up to have a good time.
What to expect:
🎶 Open format karaoke — all genres welcome
🎤 Sign up and sing all night (8PM–2AM)
🍻 Dive bar atmosphere with cheap, strong drinks
🔊 Full sound system — no half-ass setup
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is quickly becoming a go-to spot for karaoke in Denver, especially for late-night crowds looking for something real.
No cover. No judgment. Just grab the mic.
Gangstead and Van Death
Van Death & Gangstead Live at East Fax Tap | Thursday, July 2
Looking for live music in Denver on Thursday night? Join us at East Fax Tap on Thursday, July 2, as Van Death launches a special month-long residency with an opening performance by Denver rock band Gangstead.
Van Death blends alternative folk and Americana with thoughtful songwriting and compelling live performances, while Gangstead brings energetic rock 'n' roll to kick off the evening.
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is one of Denver's neighborhood destinations for local live music, featuring original artists from across Colorado and beyond. Whether you're into indie, folk, Americana, rock, blues, or punk, our stage showcases talented musicians in an intimate setting with great drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 2
Doors: Check our social media for the latest schedule
Location: East Fax Tap, 8001 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Featuring: Van Death (Alternative Folk & Americana) and Gangstead (Rock 'n' Roll)
Come support local and touring musicians while enjoying cold beer, craft cocktails, and one of the best live music venues on East Colfax.
Bingo!
Wednesdays = BINGO NIGHT at East Fax Tap!
6:30–8:30 PM • Cash prizes • Drink specials • Good chaos.
This ain’t your Grandma’s bingo — unless your grandma is unhinged and loves East Colfax.
This week’s potluck theme - finger foods/appetizers!
Industry Night karaoke (open format)!
Neon lights, no cover, and absolutely zero judgment.
Step up, grab the mic, and sing it like you mean it.
🎶 Open-format karaoke with Kenny Pistol
🕗 8PM → Last Call
💸 NO COVER
📍 East Fax Tap
Pop bangers, emo anthems, guilty pleasures, or absolute chaos — if it slaps, we’ll play it.
Mambo Mondays
Start your week off right with Mambo Mondays—your new go-to spot for Latin dance on East Colfax.
Join us every Monday from 7–8 PM for a FREE beginner-friendly lesson—no experience, no partner, no pressure. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been dancing for years, everyone is welcome.
After the lesson, stick around for open dancing all night, with great music, strong drinks, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Come learn something new, meet new people, and turn your Monday into something worth showing up for.
No cover for the lesson | All levels welcome
FREE Comedy Show
🎤😂 SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY @ EAST FAX TAP 😂🎤
Laugh it off this Sunday with @orinbee hosting a night of unhinged, dive-bar comedy.
Sign up, show up, or just sit back and heckle responsibly.
📝 Comedian sign-up: 7PM
🎭 Comics perform: 8–10PM
💸 FREE to sign up • FREE to attend
🍻 Happy Hour: 4–8PM
Cold drinks. Questionable jokes. East Colfax energy.
What could possibly go wrong?
Free Reggae Patio Party at East Fax Tap
Looking for reggae music in Denver? Join East Fax Tap and the Denver Vintage Reggae Society for Good Time Rock on Sunday, June 7, from Noon to 4:00 PM. This free patio event celebrates the sounds of classic reggae, ska, rocksteady, and vintage Jamaican music spun through authentic sound system culture.
Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying great music, cold drinks, and the laid-back atmosphere of one of Denver's favorite neighborhood dive bars. Whether you're a longtime reggae fan or simply looking for something different to do on East Colfax, Good Time Rock delivers an afternoon of positive vibes, deep cuts, and community.
Event Details
Sunday, June 7
Noon–4:00 PM
Free Admission
East Fax Tap
8001 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Come soak up the patio atmosphere, discover classic reggae sounds, and enjoy a unique Denver music experience with the Denver Vintage Reggae Society.
Just announced: Live music hits East Fax Tap this Saturday, June 27, with Probe and TMEG.
Just announced: Live music hits East Fax Tap this Saturday, June 27, with Probe and TMEG.
Probe brings surf rock/punk energy to East Colfax, while TMEG delivers LA alt-indie sounds straight from Los Angeles. Music starts at 7 PM. Come through for a last-minute Saturday night show, cold drinks, and live music at your neighborhood dive bar on East Colfax.
Open format karaoke!
🎤 Friday Night Open Format Karaoke (8PM–2AM) at East Fax Tap
Looking for the best karaoke in Denver? Friday nights at East Fax Tap bring open format karaoke from 8PM to 2AM, where anything goes and everyone gets a turn.
Whether you're belting out classics, testing new songs, or just here for the chaos, this is not your average karaoke night. Expect a packed house, strong drinks, and a crowd that actually shows up to have a good time.
What to expect:
🎶 Open format karaoke — all genres welcome
🎤 Sign up and sing all night (8PM–2AM)
🍻 Dive bar atmosphere with cheap, strong drinks
🔊 Full sound system — no half-ass setup
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is quickly becoming a go-to spot for karaoke in Denver, especially for late-night crowds looking for something real.
No cover. No judgment. Just grab the mic.
Bingo!
Wednesdays = BINGO NIGHT at East Fax Tap!
6:30–8:30 PM • Cash prizes • Drink specials • Good chaos.
This ain’t your Grandma’s bingo — unless your grandma is unhinged and loves East Colfax.
This week’s potluck theme - hot dog bar!
End of Life Benefit Concert
Join East Fax Tap on June 21, 2026, for Tonya’s F*ck Cancer Benefit featuring live music, raffles, and community support. Enjoy performances from local Colorado bands while helping raise funds for afterlife care expenses. Doors open at 11 AM, music starts at noon. All ages welcome with an adult.
Ripcords Album Release Party at East Fax Tap – June 20
Ripcords Album Release Party | Live Music in Denver at East Fax Tap
Looking for live music in Denver on June 20? East Fax Tap presents the Ripcords Album Release Party celebrating their new album You Should Not Continue in This Fashion. Featuring performances by Ripcords, Gila Teen, and Air Moons, this all-ages-style indie and alternative rock showcase brings some of Denver's best local music to East Colfax. Doors at 7 PM, music at 8 PM, tickets $10. Join us for a night of original music, cold drinks, and a great local music scene at East Fax Tap.
Open format karaoke!
🎤 Friday Night Open Format Karaoke (8PM–2AM) at East Fax Tap
Looking for the best karaoke in Denver? Friday nights at East Fax Tap bring open format karaoke from 8PM to 2AM, where anything goes and everyone gets a turn.
Whether you're belting out classics, testing new songs, or just here for the chaos, this is not your average karaoke night. Expect a packed house, strong drinks, and a crowd that actually shows up to have a good time.
What to expect:
🎶 Open format karaoke — all genres welcome
🎤 Sign up and sing all night (8PM–2AM)
🍻 Dive bar atmosphere with cheap, strong drinks
🔊 Full sound system — no half-ass setup
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is quickly becoming a go-to spot for karaoke in Denver, especially for late-night crowds looking for something real.
No cover. No judgment. Just grab the mic.
Bingo!
Wednesdays = BINGO NIGHT at East Fax Tap!
6:30–8:30 PM • Cash prizes • Drink specials • Good chaos.
This ain’t your Grandma’s bingo — unless your grandma is unhinged and loves East Colfax.
This week’s potluck theme - hot dog bar!
Industry Night karaoke (open format)!
Neon lights, no cover, and absolutely zero judgment.
Step up, grab the mic, and sing it like you mean it.
🎶 Open-format karaoke with Kenny Pistol
🕗 8PM → Last Call
💸 NO COVER
📍 East Fax Tap
Pop bangers, emo anthems, guilty pleasures, or absolute chaos — if it slaps, we’ll play it.
Mambo Mondays
Start your week off right with Mambo Mondays—your new go-to spot for Latin dance on East Colfax.
Join us every Monday from 7–8 PM for a FREE beginner-friendly lesson—no experience, no partner, no pressure. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been dancing for years, everyone is welcome.
After the lesson, stick around for open dancing all night, with great music, strong drinks, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Come learn something new, meet new people, and turn your Monday into something worth showing up for.
No cover for the lesson | All levels welcome
Mambo Mondays
Start your week off right with Mambo Mondays—your new go-to spot for Latin dance on East Colfax.
Join us every Monday from 7–8 PM for a FREE beginner-friendly lesson—no experience, no partner, no pressure. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been dancing for years, everyone is welcome.
After the lesson, stick around for open dancing all night, with great music, strong drinks, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Come learn something new, meet new people, and turn your Monday into something worth showing up for.
No cover for the lesson | All levels welcome
Brews and Braids
Brews & Braids: Dad Hair School
Sunday, June 14 | 5:00 PM
Dads, stepdads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures—it's time to level up your hair game.
Join us at East Fax Tap for Brews & Braids, a fun, hands-on workshop designed to teach the basics of styling your daughter's hair. Whether you're getting ready for school mornings, dance recitals, sports tournaments, or just want to spend more quality time together, this class will help you build confidence and learn practical skills you'll actually use.
Professional stylists will walk participants through:
Ponytails that stay put
Clean, no-fuss buns
Simple braids for everyday wear
Basic hair care and styling tips
No experience is necessary. This is a relaxed, judgment-free environment where dads can learn, ask questions, have a beer, and leave with a new skill.
Only 15 spots available. Sign up here
Grab a beer. Learn a skill. Be a legend.
Event Details
Sunday, June 14
5:00 PM
East Fax Tap
8001 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Limited to 15 participants
Til Death Do Us Party! – Nate & Shera’s Vicennial Anniversary Celebration
Til Death Do Us Party comes to East Fax Tap on June 13, celebrating Nate and Shera's 20th wedding anniversary with a stacked lineup of Colorado's best local bands. Enjoy live performances from Sorry Sweetheart, Space Monkey Mafia, Clover's Curfew, Los Domingueros, Dammit Jim, Seiren, Worth the Weight, and more. Doors at 5 PM, music at 5:30 PM. $20 admission. All ages welcome with a guardian. Food truck and drink specials available all night.
Open format karaoke!
🎤 Friday Night Open Format Karaoke (8PM–2AM) at East Fax Tap
Looking for the best karaoke in Denver? Friday nights at East Fax Tap bring open format karaoke from 8PM to 2AM, where anything goes and everyone gets a turn.
Whether you're belting out classics, testing new songs, or just here for the chaos, this is not your average karaoke night. Expect a packed house, strong drinks, and a crowd that actually shows up to have a good time.
What to expect:
🎶 Open format karaoke — all genres welcome
🎤 Sign up and sing all night (8PM–2AM)
🍻 Dive bar atmosphere with cheap, strong drinks
🔊 Full sound system — no half-ass setup
Located on East Colfax, East Fax Tap is quickly becoming a go-to spot for karaoke in Denver, especially for late-night crowds looking for something real.
No cover. No judgment. Just grab the mic.
Bingo!
Wednesdays = BINGO NIGHT at East Fax Tap!
6:30–8:30 PM • Cash prizes • Drink specials • Good chaos.
This ain’t your Grandma’s bingo — unless your grandma is unhinged and loves East Colfax.
This week’s potluck theme - hot dog bar!
Open format karaoke!
Neon lights, no cover, and absolutely zero judgment.
Step up, grab the mic, and sing it like you mean it.
🎶 Open-format karaoke with Kenny Pistol
🕗 8PM → Last Call
💸 NO COVER
📍 East Fax Tap
Pop bangers, emo anthems, guilty pleasures, or absolute chaos — if it slaps, we’ll play it.
Mambo Mondays
Start your week off right with Mambo Mondays—your new go-to spot for Latin dance on East Colfax.
Join us every Monday from 7–8 PM for a FREE beginner-friendly lesson—no experience, no partner, no pressure. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been dancing for years, everyone is welcome.
After the lesson, stick around for open dancing all night, with great music, strong drinks, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Come learn something new, meet new people, and turn your Monday into something worth showing up for.
No cover for the lesson | All levels welcome
FREE Comedy Show
🎤😂 SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY @ EAST FAX TAP 😂🎤
Laugh it off this Sunday with @orinbee hosting a night of unhinged, dive-bar comedy.
Sign up, show up, or just sit back and heckle responsibly.
📝 Comedian sign-up: 7PM
🎭 Comics perform: 8–10PM
💸 FREE to sign up • FREE to attend
🍻 Happy Hour: 4–8PM
Cold drinks. Questionable jokes. East Colfax energy.
What could possibly go wrong?
Free Reggae Patio Party at East Fax Tap
Looking for reggae music in Denver? Join East Fax Tap and the Denver Vintage Reggae Society for Good Time Rock on Sunday, June 7, from Noon to 4:00 PM. This free patio event celebrates the sounds of classic reggae, ska, rocksteady, and vintage Jamaican music spun through authentic sound system culture.
Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying great music, cold drinks, and the laid-back atmosphere of one of Denver's favorite neighborhood dive bars. Whether you're a longtime reggae fan or simply looking for something different to do on East Colfax, Good Time Rock delivers an afternoon of positive vibes, deep cuts, and community.
Event Details
Sunday, June 7
Noon–4:00 PM
Free Admission
East Fax Tap
8001 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
Come soak up the patio atmosphere, discover classic reggae sounds, and enjoy a unique Denver music experience with the Denver Vintage Reggae Society.
Bingo!
Wednesdays = BINGO NIGHT at East Fax Tap!
6:30–8:30 PM • Cash prizes • Drink specials • Good chaos.
This ain’t your Grandma’s bingo — unless your grandma is unhinged and loves East Colfax.
Open format karaoke!
Neon lights, no cover, and absolutely zero judgment.
Step up, grab the mic, and sing it like you mean it.
🎶 Open-format karaoke with Kenny Pistol
🕗 8PM → Last Call
💸 NO COVER
📍 East Fax Tap
Pop bangers, emo anthems, guilty pleasures, or absolute chaos — if it slaps, we’ll play it.