We're headed to the Shire for our eleventieth birthday! Grab a pint (or four) and get ready to dance and drink the day away. We can't promise there will be fireworks, but there will be good times to go around.

In proper hobbit style, we're opening at 10am for brunch - or second breakfast and elevenses. Grab a crepe from the food truck outside and enjoy it with one of our limited brunch-themed beers on tap!

And it wouldn't be a hobbit party without music! We have The Dollhouse Thieves taking the stage in our taproom at 6pm.

The full lineup:
- Flash tattoos with Silverback Studios from 9:30am-8pm
- Our anniversary beer goes on tap at 10am
- Limited release brunch beer menu from 10am til they run out
- Kary's Rolling Cafe & Creperie parked outside from 10am-7pm
- Colfax & Cream serving up ice cream from 12-7pm
- Hair tinsel with Miss Shelby's Mobile Salon from 1-3pm
- Mini games throughout the afternoon to win free beer/prizes
- Raffles at 4pm and 9pm for those who have gotten a flash tattoo
- Live music with The Dollhouse Thieves from 6-9pm

Stay tuned for more details and reveals as we get closer to the event! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to make sure you don't miss any announcements.

Ever wanted to try the pottery wheel without committing to an entire class? Now’s your chance! Ceramics in the City are bringing their pottery wheels to our patio for a one-day, mud-slinging adventure.

- Try your hand at the wheel—no charge!
- LOVE what you made? We’ll glaze and fire it for just $10.
- Grab a pint while you spin.
- Ages 13+ welcome!
- Drawing for a pottery wheel class for 2 people at Ceramics in the City!

It’s creative. It’s chill. It’s beer and clay the fun way. Save your time on the wheel. If you have any changes to your time please let them know so that they can make room for all who want to participate.

Our regular group of game nighters are back for a bonus fifth-Tuesday gathering! Swing by our taproom on Tuesday, September 30th from 6pm onward for an open game night.

New members are always welcome. Open game nights offer easy, moderate, and higher level access points for all interests and capacities (because we know, we all sometimes just want to learn something fun and easy to relax after a long week!). You can jump in on a game that seems interesting to you or come prepared with a game you want to teach and share with others.

Regular game nighters are invited to join a Discord channel to stay connected on events and sign up for featured games.

We look forward to seeing you there! All are invited. Our game night space welcomes neurodiverse folx and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

Word on the street is the best trivia in Denver is at Fiction Beer Company - and our team of hosts-turned-owners would love to challenge your knowledge of obscure (and not-so-obscure) topics.

Each week, our regular trivia starts with a round on current events, includes a third round chosen by previous third-place winners, and finishes with a final Jeopardy-style round.

First and second-place winners get money off their next bar tab, while third-place winners get to choose a third-round topic for the next general trivia night.

Are you ready for it? This year, the Swifties are taking over October 3rd! In honor of Taylor Swift dropping her 12th album, we're hosting a special night of music bingo showcasing every era.

There will be three rounds, each including different eras. Each round can have four winners for a variety of fun prizes and giveaways. In between rounds, we'll have breaks with singalongs - but singing along all night is encouraged!

BYOB (bring your own beads) to make friendship bracelets while you play and exchange with other Swifties. Or if you don't want to mess with bringing individual beads, make a few friendship bracelets ahead of time to exchange!

Come expecting lots of singing, a little strutting, and plenty of glittery Swiftie camaraderie.

Evenings are cooling off and the breeze is a little more crisp - fall is nearly here! We're celebrating the season with a Fall Makers Market full of cozy wares, comfort food, and a hint of spook.

Swing by our taproom from 12-6pm to peruse our vendors:

Foxglove & Fable (@foxglove.and.fable)
Handmade candles

The Cookie Fixer (@thecookiefixer)
Fresh-baked cookies

Soft (@softinside.treats)
Fresh-baked cookies, sourdough & treats

Book Brigade (@bookbrigadebox)
Bookish wares & subscription boxes

Skulker's Den (@skulkerm)
Hand-painted book nooks

The Joybox Lab (@alittleboxofhelp)
A Little Box of Help for Anxiety

Randi Samuelson-Brown (@randisamuelsonbrown)
Local author (Colorado historical fiction & westerns)

LMK Cards (@lmk_cards)
Handmade greeting cards

To commemorate the longstanding tradition of drinking on, off, and all around the stage, The Wit's Shakesbeer & Fiction Beer Company present a FREE frothy, hopped-up tragedy with notes of Lovers, Quarrels, and Original Music...at a taphouse!

THE PLAY: Two starry-eyed 20-somethings fall in love at a party, diving into secret weddings, forbidden romance, and the occasional heartfelt song—all with enough drama to shake their feuding families awake.

THE THING: The Wit's Shakesbeer is performing The Taming of the Shrew, an original 60(ish)-minute adaptation of the lauded Shakespearean comedy.

THE BEAUTY: Actors imbibe before and throughout the entire show...hijinx ensue. "Lambic" pentameter..."Vienna-style" verse—frankly, few things fit together like theatre and beer!

Enemies-to-lovers doesn't get more high stakes than a witch and a witch hunter falling in love - and that's exactly what happens in our October pick, Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli!

As always, Spicy Librarian is our recommended bookstore to grab your copy!

The Fiction Beer Company Smutty Book Club meets on the first Monday of every month! We discuss our current reads, our darkest desires, and share a beverage (or two) with fellow smut enthusiasts! Be sure to check out the Facebook page to join the community and to keep up to date on the monthly polls!

Our regular group of game nighters are back! Swing by our taproom on Tuesday, October 7th (and every first Tuesday of the month) from 6pm onward for an open game night.

New members are always welcome. Open game nights offer easy, moderate, and higher level access points for all interests and capacities (because we know, we all sometimes just want to learn something fun and easy to relax after a long week!). You can jump in on a game that seems interesting to you or come prepared with a game you want to teach and share with others.

Regular game nighters are invited to join a Discord channel to stay connected on events and sign up for featured games.

We look forward to seeing you there! All are invited. Our game night space welcomes neurodiverse folx and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

We know many of you are readers, but this evening, we're looking for those of you who write. Whether you enjoy writing poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction, we'd love to welcome you into our taproom to workshop and share with peers.

Fiction Beer Company's Writers Group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm. You'll have dedicated writing time, plus an opportunity to share your work with peers, get feedback, and be part of a collaborative group to help continue refining your writing skills.

Think you know everything about beer? Prove it! To help celebrate the week of Great American Beer Festival, we're asking questions about all things beer and brewing. Whether you're in town for GABF, are excited about the annual event, or would rather steer clear of downtown but love beer, this one's for you!

Rounds will include:
Beer History
Colorado Breweries
Beer Styles
Beer in Popular Media
and a Jeopardy Round

Arrive early to "study" with a pint or two and claim your table. The top two teams at the end of the night will win free beer for their next visit and some Fiction merch!

Chocolatina Q Dessert will be in our taproom selling pies and performing a few songs - singing along is encouraged! Get here early to make sure you can get the pie you want, because she sells out fast.

To guarantee you get the pies (or quiche) that you want, you can preorder on her website. Just wait until the week of the event and select Fiction's pick-up location!

She accepts payment via cash or Venmo - or you can pay ahead when you preorder.

The Power of Drag is a mutual aid drag show to support our dear friend, Professor Jensen Fisher! Haus of Fear is raising money to help support Professor Fisher's top surgery revisions. Join us at Fiction Beer Company on October 10th for a night of fundraising, queer celebration, and, of course, DRAG!

Featuring the talents of:
Rex Monstrosity, your monstrous host.
Arachnophobia, the Spider Queen of Haus of Fear.
Fairytale, our folkloric sweetheart.
Gail Satan, the devilishly divine icon.
And our stage kitten sent from the stars, Astra Fatale!

Bring your singles and get ready for a night of jaw-dropping drag goodness. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7 PM.

100% of ticket sales will go directly to Prof. Fisher.

If you donate to Professor Fisher's GoFundMe, you'll be entered into our art raffle with art pieces drawn by the drag performers themselves! Those who donated beforehand and plan on attending the show will already be entered into the raffle.

If you can't make it to the show but still want to donate, check out Professor Fisher's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/62f82ba5

We hope to see you monsters there!

Feeling crafty but want to get out of the house? We have just the event for you!

Want to work on something else crafty while you're in our taproom? Bring your own project to work on while chatting with other artsy people for the afternoon - and enjoy some delicious craft beer at the same time.

We'll also have some supplies for coloring, origami, and crochet for those of you who don't have a project in process but still want to join in and get creative.

We're excited to have Dungeons n Drafts back in our taproom! If you love tabletop roleplaying games and craft beer, this is the event for you.

How it Works:
- Buy your ticket in advance. There are a limited number for this event.
- There will be two Dungeon Masters. You can choose one or the other when you buy your ticket.
- Games run about 3 to 4 hours.

Break a sweat, then raise a glass! Join us for a high-energy bootcamp workout followed by an ice-cold beer—you’ve earned it. Fitness first, sips after.

F45 Park Hill's team of trainers will lead you through an hour-long workout, free of charge. After the class, get $1 off your first beer while you cool down and rest up in our taproom!

Looking for the perfect, light-hearted fall book to read? Escape to Spain with local author June Patrick's latest release: The Valencia Expat Club! Swing by our taproom from 2-5pm on Sunday, October 12th to grab a copy, get it signed, and chat with June!

About June Patrick:

June Patrick writes witty, escapist stories set in swoony, faraway places. She is obsessed with all things European and dreams of moving to the Riviera where she can run around all day like Grace Kelly. A Northern California native, she now moves around the country like a nomad with her real-life hero of a husband and their toddler daughter. They currently call Colorado home where they begrudgingly battle snow. You can find her at JunePatrick.com or connect on Instagram and TikTok:@JunePatrickAuthor.

About The Valencia Expat Club:

A juicy, heartwarming novel set against stunning Spanish settings, where delicious food, romantic adventures, and the transformative magic of starting over in Spain lead Dahlia Delaney to uncover family, friendship, self-discovery, and an unexpected new beginning.

Dahlia Delaney’s marriage just imploded, her friend group picked a side (not hers), and her fancy San Francisco life now fits into a single suitcase. Armed with a broken heart, a freelance marketing gig, and one blurry childhood memory of her abuela’s garden, she impulsively hops on a flight to Valencia, Spain, to reconnect with distant family—and maybe herself.

But Valencia isn’t just sunny plazas and sangria. There’s her chaotic new job at a quirky expat bar, a family she barely knows but who embrace her like she’s always belonged, and a brooding American bar owner who’s frustratingly attractive and entirely too familiar.

As Dahlia stumbles through language mishaps, clashing cultures, and late-night paella with new friends, she begins to realize that the fresh start she came for might turn into something even better—if she can let go of the life she planned and embrace the one unfolding around her.

Perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of starting over somewhere with better wine, The Valencia Expat Club is a sparkling, laugh-out-loud romantic escape about second chances, delicious detours, and finding home where you least expect it.

Playtest Tuesday is back! We're excited to welcome our regular group of gamers and game designers back into our taproom again on the second Tuesday of each month.

This game night is open to all board game designers of ANY experience level, as well as players who want to help test out games still in development.

Bring prototypes in any stage or just come and give constructive feedback on your experience playing the games offered. All are welcome!

Fall into a great new book with the help of Denver Public Library's book buzzers! Our expert readers' advisors will share insider information on 30 new titles across multiple genres available this autumn. Stick around until the end to pick out a free book to take home!

To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Word on the street is the best trivia in Denver is at Fiction Beer Company - and our team of hosts-turned-owners would love to challenge your knowledge of obscure (and not-so-obscure) topics.

Each week, our regular trivia starts with a round on current events, includes a third round chosen by previous third-place winners, and finishes with a final Jeopardy-style round.

First and second-place winners get money off their next bar tab, while third-place winners get to choose a third-round topic for the next general trivia night.

Calling all card sharks! Join us at Fiction for a monthly low-stakes poker night. It's free to play, so just show up, grab a beer, and enjoy a fun evening playing cards!

Winners will receive Fiction prizes, including some free beer on your next visit.

Looking for a new book to read? Swing by our taproom on Saturday, October 18th from 3-6pm to meet local authors, buy copies of their books, and get them signed! Whether you want to get whisked away by a romance novel or are fascinated by historical fiction, there will be authors from a variety of genres to pique your interest.

The joining authors:
Heather D. Grace - Urban Fantasy Romance
MJ James (they/them) - sci-fi and fantasy
Christine Layne - contemporary Romance
Rob Samborn - thrillers and historical fiction
Alicia Wilder - contemporary Romance

The carnival rolls in on October 20th when we discuss Ray Bradbury's classic novel Something Wicked This Way Comes. It promises an early start to Halloween, as Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show plays out and its secrets are uncovered.

The Fiction Beer Company Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month at 7pm. We discuss the monthly read, our ever-growing TBR list, and enjoy a beverage (or two) with the company of our fellow bookish nerds. Finishing the book isn’t required, but you’ll just have to live with the spoilers.

Word on the street is the best trivia in Denver is at Fiction Beer Company - and our team of hosts-turned-owners would love to challenge your knowledge of obscure (and not-so-obscure) topics.

Each week, our regular trivia starts with a round on current events, includes a third round chosen by previous third-place winners, and finishes with a final Jeopardy-style round.

First and second-place winners get money off their next bar tab, while third-place winners get to choose a third-round topic for the next general trivia night.

Music video bingo with Brain Reaction Trivia is back! There's no quizzing with this event - Sir Lanka will play themed rounds of music videos, you mark them off your bingo sheet, and shout BINGO as loud as you can!

All materials are provided and it's free to play. Just show up, have fun, and win prizes!

Open Mic night is back! Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or any other type of entertainer, we'd love to see what you can do. In the spirit of spooky season, we've added a theme for this month, but it's open to interpretation - and we want to hear what you'd like to share, whether or not it feels "spooky"!

All ages are welcome. We ask that content and performances are kept radio-appropriate. Performers will each receive a free beer.

How it works:

**All performers must check in with the host.**

1. Sign-up starts 30 minutes before posted start time.
2. First come, first served.
3. Performers have 15 minutes total. (Subject to change)
4. We provide: 2 microphones, 2 mic stands, 2 instrument cables, and the house sound system. Other than that... bring what you need.
5. Do not bring amplifiers or drum kits. (Hand drums are acceptable)
6. When you are next – please be ready.
7. Tune-up gear before you go on stage.
8. Be respectful, considerate, and helpful to fellow performers.
9. Stay.
10. Applaud yourselves and offer useful feedback.

Join us for an extra-special pop-up event with Teeny Tiny Bookshop! Not only will they be parked outside for all of your book-buying needs, but we'll also have local author Ellen O'Clover in our taproom signing copies of her new book, The Heartbreak Hotel.

About Ellen O'Clover:
Ellen O’Clover writes stories about love, identity, and belonging for both teens and adults. She grew up in Ohio and studied creative writing at the Johns Hopkins University before moving west to Colorado, where she lives in a little green house under a giant aspen tree with her rocket scientist husband and two perfect bulldogs.

About The Heartbreak Hotel:
A bed-and-breakfast for the brokenhearted might hold the key to another chance at love in this achingly hopeful debut romance.

Louisa Walsh emerged from a tumultuous childhood with a degree in counseling, a wealthy boyfriend, and her sunny outlook on life mostly intact. But that optimism is tested when she’s dumped and left unable to afford rent on their gorgeous house in the mountains of Colorado. Even with her life in disarray, Lou knows losing the one stable place she’s ever called home is not an option.

Her plan: ask her reclusive landlord, Henry Rhodes, to let her stay for free in exchange for renting out the house’s many rooms as a bed-and-breakfast. She’s shocked when he agrees to her terms, and even more surprised to discover Henry is a handsome thirtysomething veterinarian with silver at his temples and sadness in his eyes. One who does not take it well when Lou starts marketing her B and B as a retreat for the recently heartbroken.

But as the Comeback Inn opens its doors to its weary, hopeful guests, Lou and Henry find themselves dancing around both their undeniable connection and the closely held secrets that threaten to topple this fragile new start. A chance at love, here, could be too close to home…or it could be exactly where their hearts finally heal.

Twas the night before Halloween and all through the brewery the ghouls were stirring and rising from the grave! Join us, if you dare, on Halloween Eve for Ghoul’s Night Out Trivia’s 5th annual Halloween trivia.

Make sure to steal the smartest brains to slay the competition; dress in your graveyard best and enter into the costume contest!

Join the Cult. Summon the Terror. Laugh in the Face of Cosmic Dread.

This Halloween season, "Cult of Cthulhu" transforms the chilling tales of H.P. Lovecraft into a campy, interactive horror comedy. Part theatre, part ritual, part satire — audiences are invited to join rival cults, participate in eldritch ceremonies, and laugh nervously in the face of cosmic dread.

From Audacious Immersive — the company behind last year’s "Frankenstein" and 2023’s large-scale "Haunting of Your House" — comes a new Halloween tradition for Denver: interactive literary horror in community spaces. Known for blending theatricality, comedy, and audience participation, Audacious returns with its most biting (and hilarious) Halloween experience yet.

Tickets start at $25 → audaciousimmersive.com

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About Audacious Immersive:

Audacious Immersive makes audience-powered theatrical adventures for the coolest people in Denver. Our shows put the focus on fun, blending storytelling, showmanship, and audience interaction to create an unforgettable evening out with your friends and family. While our shows take place year-round, we started with Halloween theater in Denver, and have been crafting spooky shows every year since 2016.

Join the Cult. Summon the Terror. Laugh in the Face of Cosmic Dread.

This Halloween season, "Cult of Cthulhu" transforms the chilling tales of H.P. Lovecraft into a campy, interactive horror comedy. Part theatre, part ritual, part satire — audiences are invited to join rival cults, participate in eldritch ceremonies, and laugh nervously in the face of cosmic dread.

From Audacious Immersive — the company behind last year’s "Frankenstein" and 2023’s large-scale "Haunting of Your House" — comes a new Halloween tradition for Denver: interactive literary horror in community spaces. Known for blending theatricality, comedy, and audience participation, Audacious returns with its most biting (and hilarious) Halloween experience yet.

Tickets start at $25 → audaciousimmersive.com

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About Audacious Immersive:

Audacious Immersive makes audience-powered theatrical adventures for the coolest people in Denver. Our shows put the focus on fun, blending storytelling, showmanship, and audience interaction to create an unforgettable evening out with your friends and family. While our shows take place year-round, we started with Halloween theater in Denver, and have been crafting spooky shows every year since 2016.

Join us for an extra-special pop-up event with Teeny Tiny Bookshop! Not only will they be parked outside for all of your book-buying needs, but we'll also have local author Ali Yang in our taproom signing copies of her new book, The Adventures of Pork Bun and Mooncake: The Quest for the Perfect Noodle.

About Ali Yang:
Ali Yang is a children's book author, Navy veteran, and proud mom based in Colorado. Ali served seven years in the Navy, living throughout the Pacific, where her love for global cuisine and storytelling was deeply shaped. She now writes stories inspired by her multiracial family, her travels, and a desire to help children feel seen and curious about the world around them. In addition to writing, Ali enjoys crocheting playful, food-inspired creations and spending time with her kids. She hopes her books and crafts spark connection, cultural pride, and joyful exploration.

About The Adventures of Pork Bun and Mooncake:
The Adventures of Pork Bun and Mooncake: The Quest for the Perfect Noodle is a whimsical, heartwarming children's picture book that combines adventure, cultural exploration, and food in a way that young readers will love. With charming characters and a magical cookbook that opens doors to diverse countries and their culinary traditions, this story offers a unique, engaging way to introduce children to multicultural foods and global diversity.

The narrative is driven by Pork Bun and Mooncake, two adorable siblings whose curiosity and love for noodles take them on an exciting journey across the world, tasting everything from Filipino pancit to Japanese ramen. This story not only sparks an interest in international cuisine but also emphasizes the importance of family traditions and the comfort of home-cooked meals.

Perfect for readers aged 4 to 8, this book will appeal to parents and educators looking for a fun, multicultural addition to their child's bookshelf. It's an ideal choice for fostering a love of food, exploration, and cultural curiosity in young minds.