Ahoy: All hail the wettest month of the year. April is famous for May flowers and the second-most popular chocolate holiday of the year. Bees buzzing, flowers blooming, birds singing.
But April is more than just rain and Easter-Passover, and there are a bunch of parents with a daughter named April to prove it. No foolin’, the namings are not April Fools’ Day pranks.
Here are our April shower choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment so you can sing of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and of bowers due to the lure of April days despite rivers of rain:
3 Get in the holiday hunt by taking the kids to Glendale Sports Center’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Infinity Park Turf Field April 1, 10 a.m. Information: 303-639-4711.
3 Swing into spring at the Colorado Rockies Home Opener when they play the Washington Nationals at Coors Field April 6, 2:10 p.m. Information: 303-292-0200.
3 Swing and sway as saxophonist Peter Stoltzman plays tunes from new album Spiraling Inward at Dazzle@Baur’s April 12, 7 p.m. Information: 303-839-5100.
3 Join Colorado Symphony and singer Randy Jackson for concert of Pink Floyd music at Boettcher Concert Hall April 15, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876.
3 For a storied good time, book time each month on Tuesday for Family Fun Hour at The Bookies, 4:30 p.m. Hours from top of month: Spanish Hour, Family Book Club, Musical Story Time & Fun Game Hour. Store is on Mississippi Ave. in Glendale. Information: 303-759-1117.
3 Just named best regional bank and best for customer service by GoBakingRates, trust MidFirst Bank to help you, your family, and business reach financial goals. Offices in Cherry Creek and on S. Colorado Blvd. offer personalized service, trained staff. Information: 303-376-3800.
3 Catch Denim & Diamonds country music artist Nikki Lane as she entertains at the Bluebird Theatre April 17, 8 p.m. Information: 303-377-1666.
3 Actor, comedian, and vocalist Colleen Ballinger — known for Miranda Sings — entertains at the Paramount April 20, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-0106.
3 Clarinetist Anthony McGill’s Pacifica Quartet perform the Brahms Clarinet Quintet at the Newman Center April 26, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-871-7720.
3 Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, food, and drink at Swallow Hill Music’s annual mini music festival taking place this year at the venue on E. Yale Ave. April 15, 6 to 10 p.m. Known as “One Epic Night,” event features bands, beers, bites, and boogie for a cause. This year’s edition will feature several bands on three stages entertaining with blues, bluegrass, jazz, rock and roll, folk, and more. Featuring lots of dancing, proceeds from ticket sales, donations, sponsorship, and silent auction items will help finance music therapy, school enrichment events, concerts, and early childhood music education programs for Swallow Hill’s city-wide community programs. Information: 303-777-1003.
Denver’s April weather will be warmer than usual, but with above-normal precipitation. Month averages 2.56 inches of rain, but one in four is wetter. Single day downpour record is 6.47 inches.
In the last 30 years, April has been one of three snowiest months. However, April 2022 tied for the fourth least snowy on record. It’s been 30 years since Denver had an April with no snowfall.
Rain or shine, cultivate joy, it’s in short supply. Get outside, plant flowers, have a picnic. Remember, a true friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even if you’re cracked.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.