Things to do in Denver this weekend [August 1st - 3rd]

August 01, 2025

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FRIDAY - AUGUST 1st

Rockies vs Pirates @ Coors Field @ 6:10PM Promotion: Annual Rockies Food Drive, Grateful Dead Ticket Package

Colorado Day @ Denver Union Station @ 4PM This event will transform the Great Hall into a culinary promenade, featuring small bites and beverage pairings; plus enjoy special walking tours, dance performances, and live music.

Market Art Walk @ Dairy Block Alley @ 5PM Celebrate local Colorado artists, plus get ready for live music, great food, and summer energy.

First Friday Art Walk @ Santa Fe Arts District @ 5:30PM First Fridays in ADSF means the Santa Fe Drive and its side streets come to life for this signature neighborhood event.

​​First Fridays Art Walk @ RiNo Art District @ 6PM Enjoy free exhibitions, markets, live music, and so much more on first Fridays at RiNo!

First Friday Art Drop @ Olde Town Arvada @ 6PM
Discover Olde Town through a monthly treasure hunt featuring art made by local artists.

First Fridays @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM
Enjoy live music from local artists while you shop from small businesses and unique vendors!

B-Side Music Fridays @ MCA @ 7PM
Enjoy live performances from local Colorado musicians on MCA's iconic rooftop! Featuring Cherokee Social & Ritmo Cascabel.

Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Gallery @ 8PM Multisensory performance orchestrated live by one of the first and longest-running light art projects in the US.

Mozart Under Moonlight @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM Enjoy a full orchestra concert celebrating the legacy and works of one of the most revered composers of all time.

Mspaint @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Lip Critic, Pat and the Pissers, & American Culture

Jaenga @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Mocha, SIRKUS, & DUBV

SATURDAY - AUGUST 2nd

Rockies vs Pirates @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: Rockies LED Nightlight, Air Force Academy Ticket Package

Penny Saturday @ MCA @ 10AM
Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny the first Saturday of every month.

Meditation in the Galleries @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 9AM
Clear your mind, relax, and enjoy a morning of quiet reflection in the galleries.

Lucha Libre & Laughs Comedy Show @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM Get ready for the world’s finest mix of pro- wrestling and stand up comedy!

‘In Tandem’ Dance Show @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM The performance perfectly conveys the excitement and energy when both the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble and Cleo II combine their artistry.

‘The Knock’ Opera @ Central City Opera House @ 7:30PM Set in the American suburbs during the Iraq War, this regional premiere delves into the resilience and bravery of military spouses facing the unknown.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Hear Hans Zimmer’s best soundtracks from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ and more.

The Lumineers @ Empower Field @ 6:30PM With Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Tom Odell

The Acacia Strain @ Summit @ 5:30PM With Bodysnatcher, Ingrown, Tribal Gaze, & No Cure

Earlybirds Club Party @ Marquis Theater @ 6PM Shake a tail feather to everything from 80s new wave to early hip-hop to pop tunes of the 90s and aughts.

Maoli @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Iam Tongi & TJ Music

Bingo Loco Denver @ Temple @ 5PM After sold-out shows in 200 locations around the globe, Bingo Loco stops in Denver for a unique rave party complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, and more!

Perreoland Party @ Temple @ 9PM Get ready to dance the night away at the ultimate Old School VS New School Reggaeton Party

Cookout @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Caspar Miquetoast, Bobby Guard, & The Wakefuls

Giovannie & the Hired Guns @ Moxi Theater @ 8PM With Cole Barnhill & Dalton Torres

SUNDAY - AUGUST 3rd

Rockies vs Pirates @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: Autograph Sunday, Faith Day

Jazz Sundays: Brass Band Extravaganza @ City Park Pavilion @ 6PM Featuring Rowdy Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band, & Guerrilla Fanfare

Dashiki Fest @ Levitt Pavilion @ 3PM Featuring Femi Kuti & The Positive Force

Jake Scott @ Summit @ 7PM With Marynn Taylor

Humble Francis @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Heather Hunt, Riah, & Jhazzy Wolf

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All Weekend

THURSDAY & SUNDAY - ‘The Barber of Seville’ Opera @ Opera House Central City Opera opens its 2025 season with opera’s most famous comedy - Gioachino Rossini’s hilarious and charming ‘The Barber of Seville.’ Ends 8/3.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Excision @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre Featuring Sullivan King, Kai Wachi, Zingara, Ray Volpe, Jantsen, Phaseone, & more

FRIDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Once Upon a Matress’ Opera @ Central City Opera House Packed with golden-age Broadway tunes, clever humor, and larger-than-life characters, this take on the classic fairytale offers a delightful mix of whimsy and vocal brilliance. Ends 8/2.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Bluegrass & Beer Festival @ Keystone Come experience one of the longest running beer festivals in the state of Colorado!

All weekend - Celebrate Colorado Celebrate Colorado's birthday with a week of free & discounted events in the city!

All weekend - Colorado Music Festival @ Chautauqua This year, enjoy a stellar line-up of internationally renowned musicians performing classical selections from Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, & other + new and contemporary works. Ends 8/3.

All weekend - ‘Dixie’s Tupperware Party’ Show @ Garner Galleria Theatre Audiences howl with laughter in this fresh and heartfelt show full of funny stories with a sprinkle of empowerment and wisdom. Ends 8/17.

All weekend - ‘Richard II’ Play @ CU University Theatre Building The first chapter of Shakespeare’s four-part “game of thrones” examines issues critical to contemporary politics, from the embrace of autocracy, the power of wealth, and whether a nation divided can stand. Ends 8/10.

All weekend - ‘The Tempest’ Play @ CU University Theatre Building Presented by Colorado Shakespeare Festival, ‘The Tempest’ is an intoxicating mélange of comedy, tragedy and fantasy from the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s creative genius. Ends 8/10.

Ongoing

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Saturdays only* Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! . Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Sundays only* Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/4.

​​Ongoing - Farmers Market @ City Park Esplanade @ 8AM Saturdays only* Ends 10/26.

Ongoing - Bright Nights Exhibition @ Four Mile Historic Park For 10 weeks, larger-than-life sculptures will illuminate the night across 12 acres at Four Mile Historic Park. Ends 10/5.

Ongoing - Colorado Renaissance Festival LAST CHANCE - Saturdays & Sundays only* The King and Queen are pleased to welcome you to another glorious renaissance weekend in the village of Larkspurshire. Ends 8/3.

Ongoing - Summer Evenings @ Denver Zoo Fridays & Saturdays* Enjoy extended Zoo hours, plus live music, scavenger hunts, animal demonstrations, and more! Ends 8/9.

Ongoing - Cirque du Soleil: ECHO @ Ball Arena
In ECHO, poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world. Ends 8/17.

Ongoing - ‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ Exhibition @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
Embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible life-sized re-creations of the ship’s interior, immersive video animations, and 3D views that place you onboard of the ship. Ends 9/21.

Ongoing - ‘Shiki Dreams’ Immersive Experience @ Colorado Mills Mall Traditional art and digital technology come together in this magical immersive experience, taking you on a journey of discovery alongside Shiki, a mystical yeti and leader of the Spirits of the Forest. Ends 12/29.

Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 8/31.

Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience
The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Denver! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - ‘BEYOND: Laser Light Experience’ Immersive Exhibition @ International Church of Cannabis Visit this mind-expanding, 360º audio-visual immersive experience, plus enjoy a retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and a garden with multiple Instagram picture moments. Ends 8/10.

Ongoing - ‘2theXtreme’ Exhibition @ Wings Air & Space Museum This hands-on exhibit presents 20 interactive activities that help visitors discover how numbers shape the world around us and explore math in action through games, robotics, sports, and more. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Jurassic Oceans: Monsters Of The Deep’ Exhibition @ DMNS Featuring 3D models and life-sized casts, this exhibition takes you back in time to experience a prehistoric underwater world as you’ve never seen before. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia’ Exhibition @ DMNS Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time to discover the untold story of Angkor Empire featuring over 100 ancient relics never before seen outside of Cambodia. Ends 8/24.

Ongoing - ‘The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home’ Exhibition @ MCA Denver MCA Denver presents a selection of artworks from the acclaimed international art triennial Prospect.6, whose exhibition explores New Orleans through a lens of climate change, colonialism, and belonging. Ends 8/24.

Ongoing - ‘Charles Sandison: Chamber’ Exhibition @ DAM Commissioned by the DAM, ‘Chamber’ transports viewers to an alternative world of wonder and awe through colorful abstract video projections. Ends 8/10.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

Ongoing - ‘Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors’ Exhibition @ DAM Featuring 41 monumental works by Native American painter Kent Monkman, whose works push forward the experiences of Indigenous people and confront colonial injustices. Ends 8/17.

Ongoing - ‘Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition presents multidisciplinary works by artist Nancy Hemenway Barton, each an exploration of her travels around the world, from Bolivia to Benin. Ends 10/8.

Ongoing - ‘Held Impermanence’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum This carefully curated exhibition allows visitors to see not only Still’s acclaimed masterpieces but also paintings made in painful transitions and others that bear the scars of time. Ends 9/14.