Where to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album around Denver

Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” drops on Friday, April 19, and no surprise, people are over-the-moon excited. Therefore, a bunch of folks have parties planned to celebrate, and that includes some around Denver.

Taylor-oke
Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Denver Milk Market, 800 Wazee Street
The event is all about Taylor karaoke of course, but it will also include Eras-themed cocktails and a permanent jewelry pop-up from Chained Up Permanent Jewelry. The event is free and first-come-first-sing.

Taylor Swift Album Release Party — The Tortured Poets Collection
Thursday, April 18, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Satire Brewing Company, 12136 Grant Circle, #Unit B, Thornton
Experience the album for the first time with other Swifties. Spend the evening creating friendship bracelets, drinking Taylor-inspired cocktails, playing games and winning prizes. At 10 p.m., when the album officially drops, everyone will gather around “Willow”-style to listen to the new album right when it’s released. Tickets are $35 per person.

Taylor’s Version: A Swiftie Dance Party
Friday, April 19, 9:00 p.m.
Bluebird Theater, 3317 East Colfax Avenue
This one is “A Swiftie Dance Party,” the traveling Taylor Swift celebration that stops in cities around the U.S., and is bringing a listening party to the Bluebird Theater. Tickets are $22.50.

Tortured Poets Department Listening Party
Saturday, April 20,  7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive
You’ll be able to defend your favorite song in a March Madness-style bracket, enjoy free food and drinks and win raffle prizes such as “The Tortured Poets Department” on vinyl, a Taylor-themed gift basket and two tickets to Dyketopia’s pride fest on June 7. Petals and Pages will be having a Taylor-themed merch pop-up. There’s also going to be a book swap, flash tattoos and a photo backdrop so you can re-create the cover of the album. Aside from the raffle tickets (which go for $3, $5 and $10), it’s all free.

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