The Tortured Poets Department Listening Party

Welcome to the Tortured Poets Department! LGBTQIA+ Taylor Swift fans are the loml and we are Down Bad to celebrate the latest album with you all. So Long, London— hello Town Hall Collaborative! We’ll see you there on Saturday, April 20 at 7:00 PM. Check the manuscript to learn what we’ve got in store for you.

Sincerely, 

the Chairmen of Denver Gaylors

Defend your favorite song (Free)

Who needs March Madness when you can have a Tortured Poets bracket? We’ll pit song verse song and challenge you to narrow down the Sweet Sixteen and crown your favorite song by the end of the night. We’ll have some word-based, TTPD-themed games for you to play as well.

Enjoy food and drink ($)

Huge thank you to Town Hall Collaborative for hosting Denver Gaylors! Arrive early to grab a drink (21+ to drink, NA options available, themed cocktails on deck), be sure to tip your bartenders! Get a bite to eat from Other Dog, by The Easy Vegan (open until 9 PM). Need a snack after 9 PM? Feel free to order take away from loads of local restaurants.

Win raffle prizes & support the Delores Project ($)

We have some AMAZING prizes available from our awesome local, queer-friendly donors! Raffle tickets are $3 for 1, $5 for 3,  or $10 for 7 with all proceeds benefiting The Delores Project, a nonprofit providing support, services, and housing to women, trans, and nonbinary folks in Denver who are experiencing housing insecurity. 

Raffle prizes include:

• Two tickets to Dyketopia’s pride show on June 7
• Gift card to Town Hall Collaborative
• Taylor-themed gift basket from Petals & Pages
• The Tortured Poets Department on Vinyl
• … and more tortured goodies

Petals & Pages Pop-up ($)

Check out the Petals & Pages Tortured Poets-themed pop-up. Shop their collection of Taylor Swift merch, books to match every era, and even, you guessed it, poetry!

Book swap (Free)

Step into your literary era. Bring a book you’re ready to pass along and leave it at the book swap table. Take a book, leave a book! 

Flash tattoos ($)

Come early and reserve your spot with @shanban.tats, who will be doing Taylor-themed flash tats all night long. Details on pricing and design available soon!

Photo opp (Free)

Prove you can do it (look hot) with a broken heart. Stop by the tortured poets photo opportunity and have a friend snap a pic as you recreate the iconic cover. (That’s right, we’re setting up bed sheets for you to roll around in).

Want to make a day of it? Stop by Town Hall Collaborative earlier on April 20 to partake in their other community offerings:

• Shop the Mercantile (opening April 13). Follow @TownHallCollaborative to learn more.
• Attend the (noon to 4:00 PM).  Hosted by @Fruitsofourlabour.co.

Mobility

Town Hall Collaborative is ADA accessible, including an accessible entrance, accessible bathrooms, and two accessible parking spots.

Bathrooms

Town Hall Collaborative has three accessible bathrooms, two multi-stall and one single stall.

Noise

There will be music over the loud speakers throughout the event. Attendees should also expect people to talk with each other over the music. 

Lighting

There will be a projector playing lyric videos for the new album. Overhead lights will be dimmed. After the album is complete, the disco ball may be turned on.

Outdoor space

Weather permitting, we will have the garage doors open throughout the event. Regardless of weather, there is an outdoor patio space with seating for 8-15 people.

COVID

Masks are welcome, but not required. If you are feeling ill, please stay home. We will miss you! Vaccination and pre-event testing are encouraged but not required.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, United States