Cookie Factory: Legends League Opening Block Party
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This is the must-attend partner event of the season at Cookie Factory!
Step onto the block where art meets asphalt—where Gary Simmons’ ghostly memories come alive through games, music, and movement to celebrate the opening of his new exhibition: RUSH. This one-day celebration throws it back to pickup games in parking lots, golden chalk lines of Foursquare, and sneakers that tell their own stories. Watch basketball dunk contests and Horse games unfold, step into the break circle, or slip onto the Memory Bench and trade stories with strangers. A DJ lineup of our own local legends, including DJ GypDaHip, Musa Bailey, SELKO, and the Denver Broncos’ own DJ Squizzy Taylor will set the outdoor soundtrack. Food trucks line the curb and art activations keep the day humming.
The Block Party and Exhibition opening kicks off with free giveaways and treats at 2PM. Come early and stay late. Bring a friend.
Get curious. Leave full. All are welcome.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
| 2-3PM | BLOCK PARTY AND EXHIBITION OPEN with DJ Destiny Shynelle |
| 3-4PM | BREAKDANCE CONTEST (Youth and Adult Brackets) music by DJ Selko |
| 4-5PM | BASKETBALL SHOWCASE including trick shots and other games with music by Squizzy |
| 5-6PM | DUNK CONTEST with Squizzy Taylor as MC and DJ |
| 6-7PM | OPEN LOT with music by Musa |
| 7-8PM | OPEN LOT with vinyl sets by DJ GypDaHip |
| 8PM | BLOCK PARTY ENDS |
| *3-5PM | Evan Gold Spins Vinyl in Gallery Lounge |
Event Host
Cookie Factory
Cookie Factory is a platform for contemporary art and cultural exchange located in Denver’s historic Baker neighborhood. Housed in a revitalized 1940s fortune cookie factory, it brings new vision and good fortune to the city’s cultural landscape.
Founded by Amanda J. Precourt, in collaboration with artist Andrew Jensdotter and world-renowned artistic director Jérôme Sans, Cookie Factory collaborates with international contemporary artists to create site-specific exhibitions inspired by Denver and Colorado’s landscapes and spirit. An experiment in cultural innovation, Cookie Factory is rooted in place and offers a space to gather, connect, reflect, and grow. Inserting a cultural vibe into a residential enclave, it synthesizes life and art, community and creativity, while honoring the vital role culture plays in helping us understand the world around us through shared communion.
Partners
Host/MC/DJ: Musa Bailey
Musa is an artist in every sense of the word. He has been a professional DJ and music producer for over 25 years, was the co-owner and curator of the art bar Cold Crush, and is the mastermind behind “Shoe Shine, a series of events blending art and basketball. Instagram @musabailey303
DJ/MC: DJ Squizzy Taylor
Meet Mychal Bellamy, better known as DJ Squizzy Taylor—a Langston University graduate turned cultural powerhouse in Denver. With an accounting degree in hand, he quickly became the heartbeat of the city’s nightlife, captivating crowds alongside artists like Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and Usher, and spinning on KS107.5 and Shade45. In 2023, Squizzy fulfilled a lifelong dream as the official DJ of the Denver Broncos, igniting stadiums with unmatched energy. Beyond music, he’s a visionary entrepreneur behind ventures like The Lobby and 4Play Kitchen & Cocktails, reshaping Denver’s social scene. Through his Celebrate Life Foundation, launched in 2022, Squizzy uplifts communities with programs like [em]Celebrate Success[/em] and [em]The Men Who Read[/em]. Honored with the 2024 Jackie Robinson Breaking Barriers Award and his own “Squizzy Taylor Day,” he continues to redefine what it means to be a cultural icon. Instagram @squizzywhatwedoing
Vinyl DJ: DJ GypDaHip
GypDaHip is a sonic storyteller blending deep cuts, rare grooves, and dancefloor heat. Rooted in hip-hop and funk but never confined by genre, GypDaHip takes crowds on a journey—flipping soul samples, global rhythms, and timeless classics into sets that feel both nostalgic and next-level.
Whether spinning at underground parties, street festivals, or curated art events, GypDaHip is known for creating a vibe that’s raw, soulful, and undeniably electric. With an ear for the unexpected and a deep respect for the culture, this DJ doesn’t just play music—he moves the room. Instagram @woody_deville
DJ Destiny Shynelle
Born in the Bay Area and raised in a family of DJs, Destiny Shynelle has been shaping Denver’s soundscape since 2015. Known for her seamless fusion of New Soul, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Baile Funk, and House, she brings an eclectic pulse to every set. She’s the founder of Rhythmic Flex, an energy-exchange platform uniting artists through music, and a co-creator of With Family, Love Language. As the official DJ for Moms Feelin’ Themselves, she transforms the dance floor into a space for joy, release, and community. With her golden touch and fierce spirit, Destiny continues to redefine what it means to move a crowd.
Dunk Judge: Bret Helton of the Savannah Bananas
Bret Helton current Party Animal pitcher with the Savannah Bananas about to start my fourth world tour with them. I’m a Colorado Springs native starting my 12th year of professional baseball, previously drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates after playing three years in the PAC12 at Utah. Passionate about everything athletics and love nothing more than being home in Colorado around my family after this season of traveling the world spreading positivity and excitement through sports and entertainment.
Breaking Host/MC: Binhyasha
Binhyasha (Peaceful Demon)
Binh means peaceful in Vietnamese and
Yasha means Demon in Japanese.
Born In Aurora, Colorado Binhyasha is a child of a Vietnamese Amerasian Mother, Coming to America after the Vietnam war, Binhyasha family was placed in Aurora. Growing up, Hip Hop, Anime, and streetwear was the biggest influences in life. Coming from a background of breaking, Binhyasha combines his influences to express art as a character Designer, and Creative director. Binhyasha’s infamous Demon Mask is a collaboration with local artist Bakemono from Aurora & Sokaro from Russia. The mask is a sign of resilience, and balance between creation & Destruction. Creating inner piece with the neighboring Demons. Instagram: @Binhyasha
Breaking Judge: B-Boy Boxinus Prime
B-Boy Boximus Prime, reppin’ Kissimmee, Florida — founder of Backyard Funk, 20-year U.S. Air Force vet, and true student of the culture since ’99. He’s rocked with crews like King Size, Style Crax, House of Reps, and Dancing on Air, and now calls Colorado Springs home with Just Steez. With over 26 years in the game, Boximus brings that raw, in-your-face Florida flavor and the heart of a warrior wherever he goes.
Adam Kemp, Hoop Contest Coordinator
As the Realtor for Hoopers, my mission is to serve the greater Denver basketball community—both on and off the court.
On the court, I bring people together through basketball events, team sponsorships, private runs, and networking opportunities for trainers and athletes. Off the court, I deliver top-rated residential real estate services, mentor clients on making informed housing decisions, and use innovative marketing strategies to maximize results.
You’ll really get to know me on social media (@realtorforhoopers), where I share educational content, podcast interviews, hooper debates, and weekly trick shots.
Breaking DJ: DJ SELKO
Bringing the heat to the floor, DJ SELKO is a battle-tested selector & producer known for dropping heavy breakbeats that fuel the raw energy of breaking battles. With sharp cuts, deep crates, and a feel for the cypher, SELKO keeps dancers locked in the groove and hungry for more. Whether it’s a jam or a finals showdown, SELKO’s sound keeps the beat alive and the breakers moving. Instagram @selkomusic
Invisible City
Invisible City is an experimental social club for the curious.
Our Members share a collective passion to explore the unknown, embrace the absurd, and connect with each other. Whether it is a pop up dinner, intimate happy hour, ridiculous workshop, or a raging bacchanal, every experience is unique. Within our collective, there are no spectators, only participants.
Member contributions allow us to collectively pool our resources to create fantastical events and support the artists, musicians, bartenders, chefs, galleries, venues and creatives that make our city special. The larger our community, the more we can create together. Explore with us.
Raygun Rx, Facepainter and Art Activations
Bodypainter, Muse in Mischief, Multidisciplinary Artist
Wee Woo Coffee
Mobile coffee shop on the back of a Japanese fire truck.
Barbed Wire Reef
Food truck specializing in wild game and seafood, with a diverse menu that includes gourmet burgers made from Angus beef, elk, buffalo, wild game bratwursts featuring, rattlesnake, elk and alligator; and seafood options like blackened ahi tuna sandwiches and crab cakes . Their signature dishes, such as the Chipotle BBQ Pulled Wild Boar Sandwich and Piggy Fries topped with pulled wild boar and boar bacon.
Bailey Harper, Art Activations
Bailey is a dancer and multi-disciplinary artist. She has been teaching people through movement for 20 years and has been a professional dancer for 15 years, performing with various companies throughout the Denver/ Boulder area. Entering into Immersive Theater she was Associate Director with Control Group Productions for three years and since 2018 has been working with Invisible City to curate events and install immersive activations. Most recently she has been performing with HOLDTIGHT and Other Rooms and building a somatic practice including massage therapy and movement classes.
Andi Todaro, Fortune Cookie Mascot
Multidisciplinary Creative, and creator of the Cookie Factory “Fortune Cookie Mascot”.