Thomas Erak brings his fretboard fireworks to the Moon Room on Sunday, pairing up with Murals for a sharp, guitar-forward night. Erak, best known as the voice and guitarist of The Fall of Troy, threads mathy riffs with melodic hooks and that elastic, stop-start drive he does so well. Expect quick gear shifts, odd-time detours, and plenty of sing-shout catharsis. Doors at 6, show at 7.

The Moon Room is Summit’s side room and one of downtown’s tightest rock spaces. Low stage, brick, and a punchy PA put you shoulder to shoulder with the band, and it fills fast when the guitars get loud. Just off Blake Street in LoDo, easy in and out, with the main hall next door if you want to drift before or after sets.

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brings raw, heart-on-sleeve screamo to the Marquis on Sunday. The project fuses twinkly Midwest emo guitar lines with cathartic skramz vocals and lo-fi textures that swell into full-on blasts. Under the haze sits a strong melodic core, moving from whisper to eruption in seconds. Doors at 6, show at 7, all ages.

Marquis Theater is Denver’s go-to small room for punk, emo, and metalcore, tucked on Larimer with a bar up front and the stage set tight against the back wall. It holds a couple hundred, sounds crisp for its size, and keeps sets running on time. The vibe is casual, with pizza next door and an all-ages crowd pressed up to the barricade.

Bayymack brings glossy pop and R&B hooks to the Marquis on Friday, leaning into synth sheen and rhythm-forward production that translates cleanly on a club PA. Expect an intimate, singer-led set with big choruses, bounce, and a little late-night mood. The room suits the close-contact energy and call-and-response moments. Doors 7, show 8, and it is 18+.

The Marquis is downtown Denver’s scrappy rock club with a no-nonsense stage, quick changeovers, and a reliable mix position that keeps vocals up front. It brings in touring up-and-comers and local openers, so the floor stays engaged from first chord. It is compact, loud, and friendly, with the front bar and sidewalk spillover giving it that block-party feel.

Stan Society turns Summit into a Bieber-centric dance party on Friday. It is a DJ-driven night dedicated to the catalog, from early hits to later collaborations, built for big singalongs and full-floor choreo. Expect hard cuts, medleys, and crowd-led harmonies as the room goes wall to wall. Doors 8:30, music at 9, 18+.

Summit Music Hall anchors LoDo’s live circuit, a mid-large room with a wide floor, balcony sightlines, and a sound system that can hit pop, rock, or bass-heavy nights without strain. Bars are quick, security is streamlined, and the stage throws light deep into the crowd. It is built for packed dance parties and loud guitars alike.

Danny Daze brings Miami grit to the Basement at Vinyl on Friday, folding electro, techno, and Miami bass attitude into a dark, hypnotic groove. As the Omnidisc founder, he pushes left-of-center selections with razor programming and pressure-cooker tension. Expect body-moving low end, acid streaks, and a sweatbox vibe until close.

Vinyl’s Basement is the low-ceiling bunker beneath the main club, tuned for DJs and late sets. The room runs a heavy, precise system with subs you feel first, and the booth sits close enough to read the selectors’ moves. It is 21+, dim, and intimate, tucked in the Golden Triangle with the rooftop and other rooms just upstairs.

James Kennedy takes over The Church late Friday with a high-energy blend of mainstream house and festival-leaning EDM. He leans on muscular drops, singalong edits, and quick transitions that keep the floor bouncing. It is less chin-stroke, more hands-up, and the production in that room gives the big-room feel he plays into.

The Church is a converted cathedral in Capitol Hill, all stained glass, vaulted ceilings, and a massive main floor that makes every night feel larger than life. The sound carries up into the balcony, lights rake the rafters, and the side rooms provide breathers between peaks. Entry is 21+, with VIP tucked along the edges.

Hoang brings the Lost In Dreams imprint’s melodic edge to Club Vinyl on Friday, threading emotive vocals and shimmering synth lines into drops built for swaying more than moshing. He sits in that sweet spot between future bass and house, with clean builds and bright, satisfying payoffs that land well on a full system.

Club Vinyl is a four-level complex in the Golden Triangle, with different rooms for different moods and a rooftop that cruises when weather cooperates. The main floor stacks a club-ready system with assertive low end and clean highs, while staff keeps traffic moving. It is a reliable home for Insomniac-branded nights and Denver dance regulars.

GHENGAR rolls into Summit on Saturday with a dark, bass-heavy set built for head-nod breaks and shoulder-to-shoulder energy. The project leans into warehouse textures, chunky drums, and snarling synths that punch hard without losing groove. Expect relentless momentum, strobe-lit peaks, and the kind of low end that rattles the balcony.

Summit Music Hall sits on Blake with room to breathe, a balcony that wraps the floor, and a PA that handles heavy electronic sets as comfortably as rock bills. Security moves lines quickly, bars are spaced smartly, and sightlines hold up from the pit to the rail upstairs.

David Ramirez heads to Ophelia’s on Saturday with his rich baritone and plainspoken storytelling, sitting at the seam of Americana and alt-country. He writes about doubt, love, and long drives with a calm patience, then lets the band swell around him for slow-burn payoffs. Expect a set that prizes lyrics, space, and a late-night glow.

Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox is a restored brothel turned supper-club venue in the Ballpark neighborhood, all velvet, wood, and vintage signage. The stage sits beneath a mezzanine that wraps the room, so sightlines are strong whether you are at a table or leaning the rail. It is 21+, with full kitchen and a warm, unhurried vibe.

Aries Spears returns to Denver Improv this weekend with the snap and timing that made his MADtv runs stick. He pivots from sharp social angles to rapid-fire impressions without losing the thread, and he can work a room’s energy as well as anyone on the road. Expect a tight, polished set with plenty of crowd interplay.

Denver Improv is the classic showroom setup in Northfield, with tiered seating, low sightlines to keep the focus on the stage, and fast table service. There is a two-item minimum and the staff keeps phones holstered so sets flow. Parking is easy, and the room rewards comics with clean sound and an attentive crowd.