Jul
8

Playtest Tuesday

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

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!

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Jul
9

Writers Group

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.

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Jul
10

Canada Trivia

Think you know your poutine from your provinces? Can you name all the Great Lakes without Googling? Join us for a night of fun, facts, and friendly competition at Canada themed trivia night!

We'll have Canadian themed prizes for the top three teams, plus money off their next bar tab for the top two teams.

All ages and knowledge levels welcome—whether you're a true north strong and free trivia buff or just in it for the Timbits!

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Jul
11

Music Video Bingo

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!

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Jul
12

Coloring Crafturday

Feeling crafty but want to get out of the house? We have just the event for you! Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, or any other arts and crafts, this event is for you.

This month, we're featuring coloring! We'll have a variety of coloring pages and supplies for anyone in the taproom to use.

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 origami and crochet for those of you who don't have a project in process but still want to join in and get creative.

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Jul
12

Dungeons & Drafts

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.

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Jul
17

Trivia Night

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.

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Jul
18

The Pie Queen

She’s back!

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.

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Jul
18

Open Mic Night

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.

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.

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Jul
19

Summer Bash

Our Summer Bash is back! Expect fun in the sun for all ages - all day! Work on your tan on our patio, bring the kids to splash in kiddie pools, and play with bubbles and squirt guns.

Denver Love Goats will be on our patio from 1-3pm, bringing cuddles and good times.

Whip Snap will take the stage in our taproom at 6pm with funky, jazzy tunes.

We can't wait to celebrate the dog days of summer with you!

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Jul
21

Book Club

If you find yourself lost in the woods, sit down and yell…or stumble your way to our July Book Club meeting!

For July, we’ll be returning to camp with Liz Moore’s summer thriller The God of the Woods!

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.

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Jul
24

Trivia Night

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.

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Jul
25

Poker 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.

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Jul
27

Paint Your Own Ice Cream Bowl

Join us to get creative in our taproom with Ceramics in the City! Perfect for all ages, this family-friendly activity lets you decorate your own ceramic ice cream bowl.

Your ticket includes your first beer, soda, juice box, or kombucha - to the whole family can sip while you glaze! Bowls will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup a week after the event.

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Jul
31

Harry Potter Trivia

Wizards, witches, and muggles: your time has come! Join us for an evening of drinks, dark arts, and deep-cut trivia at Harry Potter trivia night.

Leave the kids with the house elf and head to the pub for a night filled with questions from the books and films. Bring your cleverest friends (teams up to 6), brush up on your Hogwarts history, and prepare to duel it out for magical prizes, eternal bragging rights, and possibly a shot of Felix Felicis.

Costumes and house pride highly encouraged. Dress up and you'll be rewarded with a beer shot!

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Aug
3

Harry Potter Glassware Release

Calling all Potterheads - we have another limited glassware release for you!

This time, you'll have to choose your house - or will it choose you? Are you a brave Gryffindor or cunning Slytherin? A loyal Hufflepuff or clever Ravenclaw?

Glassware goes on sale at noon sharp, so come early to make sure you can get your house's glass!

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Aug
6

Denver Book Swap

Denver Book Swap Society hosts events around the Denver metro area for people to pass along their books to new readers in exchange for different books to take home for themselves! All book types are welcome: romance, history, thriller, mystery, memoirs, cook books, etc!

$5 RSVP REQUIRED!

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME FOR THIS EVENT

How Do Our Book Swap Events Work?

Step 1: Please bring at least one book to participate, please bring more if you'd like!

Step 2: Check in with the host and lay out your books on the designated tables

Step 3: Browse through other people’s books

Step 4: You may grab up to four new (to you) books to take home per person

Step 5: Mingle with fellow book lovers and support the venue

Step 6: The leftover books get circulated back into future Book Swap events, donated to Little Free Libraries around Denver, and donated to BookGive.

Questions? Email: denverbookswapsociety@gmail.com

Book Disclaimer: While we hope you find up to 4 books that you enjoy, please note that there is no guarantee that all books will meet your preferences. We encourage you to embrace the bookish vibes and enjoy the event regardless of the selection.

Photography Disclaimer: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that you may be photographed or recorded. These images and recordings may be used by Book Swap Society for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, marketing materials, and future event promotion. If you have any concerns, please notify event staff upon arrival.

Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to 3 days prior to the event.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Tiktok! @denverbookswapsociety

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Aug
18

Book Release & Signing: Sharing the Groove by Mike Ayers

Join us in our taproom on August 18th to welcome Mike Ayers for the release of his latest book, Sharing the Groove! If you're a Dead-Head, Phish fanatic, or love any of the 90s jam bands like Dave Matthews and Blues Traveler, swing by to grab a copy of the book and get it signed.

Plus, stick around for Mike in conversation with Fiction co-owner, Elise Sjostedt - and maybe ask some questions of your own.

About Mike Ayers:
Mike Ayers is a seasoned music and culture journalist, with work published in Billboard, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, Reuters, Uproxx, and Relix. His first book, One Last Song: Conversations on Life, Death and Music, was published in 2020 and picked as one of Variety's Best Music Books of the year.

About the book:
The wild, untold oral history of the unlikely rise of Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, and numerous other bands that helped define the 1990s jam band scene.

Sharing in the Groove is the untold oral history behind the unlikely rise of Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, and numerous other bands that helped define the 1990s jam band scene — a scene that paved the way for modern-day cultural institutions such as the Bonnaroo Music Festival, as well as kept the Grateful Dead ethos alive. It was also a scene with its own values and its own unique interactions with fame, record labels, MTV, drugs, and success.

As a veteran music journalist, Mike Ayers has been to more than 130 Phish shows, 20 Grateful Dead shows, and countless others by the bands profiled in this book. In the mid-90s, he stumbled upon a job working backstage for Phish as a prep cook in exchange for all-access passes for the night’s show, and ended up doing this for years. Later in the decade, he dabbled in the taping scene and recorded numerous shows that are still circulated online today.

Filled with anecdotes and stories directly from the musicians, promoters, managers, roadies, producers, label executives, and fans that lived this scene, Sharing in the Groove is a fun, fast-paced oral history that will appeal to music lovers everywhere.

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Jul
7

Smutty Book Club

We started with orcs, then went light and romantic...and now it's time to go dark. July's book club selection is Caught Up by Navessa Allen, the second book in her Into Darkness trilogy.

Our book clubs are open and inclusive to everyone. Don't even feel bad if you didn't finish the book! While we all love to read a bit of smut, our book clubs are even more about bringing people together with similar interests.

See you then!

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Jul
3

Trivia Night

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.

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Jul
1

Game Night

Our regular group of game nighters are back! Swing by our taproom on Tuesday, July 1st 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.

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Jun
29

Gentle Flow Yoga Class

Join us on the patio for 75 minutes of gentle, relaxing flow yoga to help calm, center, and ground. There's no cost to take part, but donations are accepted. We just ask that you bring your own mat, if you have one, but there will also be some extras in case you're new to yoga.

We'll be outside on the patio, weather permitting. If it's too cool, rainy, or snowy, the class will move inside the taproom.

After the class, enjoy $1 off your first beer! We'll also have a food truck parked outside at noon.

About Mandy:
Mandy Doria is a Park Hill neighbor, long-time Fiction regular, Registered Yoga Teacher (RTY-500), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) excited to share a morning of movement and grounding with you! Mandy has been practicing yoga since 2002 and has been certified to teach since 2014. Mandy was also certified as a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) in 2024, so this class will include trauma-informed, invitational language and gentle approaches to movement.

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Jun
27

Music Video Bingo

Music video bingo with Brain Reaction Trivia is back - featuring a Pride round! 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!

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Jun
26

Trivia Night

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.

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Jun
25

Potions Club

This one's for you, homebrewers! Join us in the taproom to mingle with other homebrewers, talk beer, discuss brewing tips and tricks, and share your latest brews.

Potions Club will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. If you don't have anything to bring to this first meeting (or any meeting), no worries! Just show up, mingle with other homebrewers, and enjoy some Fiction brews.

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Jun
21

Summer Makers Market

Our seasonal maker's markets are back! Join us in our taproom for a variety of bright and bookish wares made by local artisans and authors, including:

Sweet Souls Honey Collective • Local Honey
Book Brigade • Bookish Wares & Boxes
Clay by Kailee/Beevana • Jewelry & Candles
June Patrick • Author
La Paloma Glass • Stained Glass
Creaciones Elizabeth • Macrame
Altruism Beauty • Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Charitable Beauty Products
Broom, Book & Candle • Horror Book-Themed Boxes & Wares
Maur Green Handmade • Embroidery Art, Macrame & Garlands

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Jun
20

Poker 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.

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Jun
20

Books, Brews & Brushes

Join us in our taproom on Friday, June 20th at 6pm for a night of creativity and craft beer! You'll glaze your very own ceramic beer stein (pre-purchased with your ticket), enjoy your first brew on the house, and create beautiful glaze combos guided by the pros from Ceramics in the City.

Let’s raise a glass—and make one too!

Space is limited, so sign up soon! Your masterpiece will be kiln-fired and ready to pick up about a week after the event.

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Jun
19

Trivia Night

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.

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Jun
16

Book Club

Join us on June 16th at 7pm for the official Fiction Beer Company Book Club!

In honor of Pride Month, we voted on a selection of books by queer authors and VE Schwab’s Gallant took the lead!

The official Fiction Beer Company Book Club meets on the third Monday of every month to discuss each month’s pick and enjoy the company of fellow book nerds while enjoying a beverage or two.

To stay up to date on all Book Club happenings, be sure to join the Facebook group!

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Jun
15

Disney Trivia

Calling all Disney fans, both young and young at heart! This family-friendly trivia will quiz the whole family on all things Disney, from classic animated favorites to more modern Pixar adventures.

Bring the whole family or round up your friends for a chance to win Disney-themed prizes and a discounted bar tab on your next visit. See you then!

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Jun
14

Dungeons n Drafts

We're excited to have Dungeons n Drafts 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: Sev and Felix. You can choose one or the other when you buy your ticket.
- Games run about 3 to 4 hours.

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Jun
14

Crochet Crafturday

Feeling crafty but want to get out of the house? We have just the event for you! Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, or any other arts and crafts, this event is for you.

This month, we're featuring crochet - and welcoming anyone who loves crochet or wants to learn! We'll have a pattern + supplies to craft and are ready to teach those of you who are new to crocheting.

Not into crochet or want to work on something else 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 origami and coloring for those of you who don't have a project in process but still want to join in and get creative.

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Jun
13

Live Jazz: James Barela Trio

They're back! We're excited to welcome the James Barela Trio back into our taproom for three hours of live jazz.

About James Barela Trio:
James Barela is an internationally renowned jazz musician having performed with many of the biggest names in jazz and show biz. The James Barela group can vary in size from 2-20 and perform any style of jazz. From the golden age of the 1920's to contemporary jazz, the James Barela group covers it all. World class professional entertainment having served corporations and companies large and small, weddings, private parties, clubs, festivals, schools, and much more for over 30 years!

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Jun
12

White Lotus Trivia

Join us for White Lotus trivia, a decadent evening where secrets simmer, alliances shift, and no one leaves unscathed. Step into the world of luxury resorts, buried resentments, and beautiful facades hiding something darker.

Test your knowledge of all three seasons, from scenic views to deadly plot twists. Trust no one, watch your back. Will you survive? Prizes for first, second, and third place will be awarded if you do.

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Jun
11

Writers Group

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.

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Jun
10

Playtest Tuesday

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

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!

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Jun
7

The Pie Queen

The Pie Queen is back for our Pride Celebration!

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.

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Jun
7

Pride Celebration

We're kicking off Pride Month in style with our Pride Celebration, honoring diversity, promoting inclusion, and celebrating each and every one of you - no matter how you identify.

Woman-owned and queer-friendly local bookshop Petals & Pages will be in our taproom from 2-5pm with a pop-up book fair.

The Pie Queen will be selling pies and doing a drag performance for all ages from 3-5pm.

Our 2025 Pride merch will be for sale! Part of the sale of every Pride item will go to The Center on Colfax.

Whether you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or a proud ally, this celebration is for everyone. Come dressed in your most colorful gear, bring your friends and family, and let’s celebrate who we are - together.

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Jun
6

Open Mic Night

We're teaming up with Central Park Hip Hop to host an open mic in our taproom! Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or any other type of entertainer, we'd love to see what you can do.

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

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Jun
5

Pride Trivia

It's Pride Month and we're feeling fabulous! Join us for a night of Pride-themed trivia, including rounds on:
Queer History
Popular Culture (Movies, TV, music, etc)
Pride Around the World
Fun with Flags
Jeopardy⁦

We'll have Pride themed prizes for the top three teams, plus free beer for your next visit for the top two teams. Cheers!

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Jun
3

Game Night

Our regular group of game nighters are back! Swing by our taproom on Tuesday, June 3rd 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.

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Jun
2

Smutty Book Club

Smutty Book Club is back for another month! This time, we're running with contemporary smut and the book pick is Change of Pace by Kayla Grosse.

Our book clubs are open and inclusive to everyone. Don't even feel bad if you didn't finish the book! While we all love to read a bit of smut, our book clubs are even more about bringing people together with similar interests.

See you then!

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May
29

Trivia Night

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.

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May
28

Potions Club

This one's for you, homebrewers! Join us in the taproom to mingle with other homebrewers, talk beer, discuss brewing tips and tricks, and share your latest brews.

Potions Club will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. If you don't have anything to bring to this first meeting (or any meeting), no worries! Just show up, mingle with other homebrewers, and enjoy some Fiction brews.

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