Hey Denver,
Denver! Your place does not have to look like an IKEA catalog. THIS SATURDAY, my friends at Refound Goods are throwing a warehouse sale this Saturday with pre-owned, vintage, and overstock furniture from some seriously good brands. Doors open at 9AM, coffee will be flowing, and there are plenty of reasons to get there early. Stay cool!
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THURSDAY - AUGUST 6th
Summer Adult Night @ Denver Zoo @ 5:30PM Whether you’re planning a date night or a fun evening with friends, this 21+ Adult Night offers a fun, after-hours escape just for grown-ups.
‘The Vintage Idiot’ Comedy Show @ Vintage Theatre @ 7:30PM Come laugh, drink, and possibly laugh again as the producers behind the new show “Borrowing Funny” bring stand-up comedy to Vintage Theatre. Ends 8/27.
Canyon Collective + Thunderboogie @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With a special appearance by Dr. Frogger’s Electric Meatsuit
Left Out @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Static Heads & Espiaille
The Haunted Library: A Summerween Wine Salon @ Marmalade Lounge @ 6PM Sip wine and a welcome cocktail amid candlelight, tarot readings, a traveling bookstore, and cozy gothic Summerween atmosphere.
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals @ Cedar Bayou Junior School @ 7PM Catch a sci-fi B-movie-inspired musical horror-comedy, with additional performances Friday at 7PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2PM and 7PM.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 7th
First Fridays Creator Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM Wander through 45 curated booths filled with unique artwork, handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, and so much more.
B-Side Music Fridays: Luckiee B & Lokana @ MCA @ 7PM Enjoy live performances from local Colorado musicians on MCA's iconic rooftop!
The Moth StorySLAM: Schooled @ Holiday Theater @ 7:30PM The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme, “Schooled.”
‘An Idiot’s Guide to Wine’ Comedy Show @ The Local Drive @ 6PM / 8:30PM Experience the smash-hit stand-up comedy show that pairs hilarious stand-up comedy with a curated tasting of six different wines.
‘A Summer Dance’ Dance Show @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM Cleo Parker Robinson’s Cleo II presents brilliant modern dance works that bring the heat of a summer day and the cool of the night to our stage.
beabadoobee @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With Wisp & Been Stellar
Sublime + Slightly Stoopid + 311 @ Fiddler’s Green @ 5PM With Reel Big Fish, Spike & The Gimme Gimmes, & Codefendants
Free Summer Concert Series: Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra @ Levitt Pavilion @ 7PM With Fiesta CO Dance Company & Chicano Heat
Codd Dubz @ Summit @ 7PM With He$h, Swando, & Torcherrr
Tomahawk @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Melvins
parkbreezy Night 1 @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Borahm Lee, Starfox, & more
The Cybertronic Spree @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Spaceman Bob
Lyrics Born @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Indigenous Peoples, Ill Se7en, Freedom Movement, & more
Jason Scott & The High Heat @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Earl Nelson
KONG 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Number Thirty Eight @ 5PM Celebrate with local vendors, giveaways, pup cups, prize drawings, and a limited-edition pint glass benefiting Foothills Animal Shelter.
Fused Glass & Chill Date Night @ D&L Art Glass Supply @ 6PM Team up with a date or friend to design a fused-glass piece during this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 8th
Refound Goods Warehouse Sale @ Refound Goods @ 9AM Shop pre-owned, vintage, and overstock furniture from sought-after brands, with coffee available onsite.
Wine Festival @ Downtown Aquarium @ 1PM Enjoy exceptional wines from across the country, showcasing the regions that have built America’s renowned reputation in winemaking.
Second Saturdays @ Olde Town Arvada @ 5PM This monthly summertime celebration features 50+ artisan vendors, food trucks, drinks, a kid’s zone, and local live bands.
Second Saturdays @ Belmar Plaza @ 11AM Explore a diverse collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and vendors. Find unique art, jewelry, home decor, bath and body products, accessories, and more!
Artisan Fair @ Littleton @ 10AM Discover handmade goods, fashion, home décor, and specialty treats in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Whiskey Fest @ Olde Town Arvada @ 5PM Get ready to indulge in a variety of whiskeys from Colorado and beyond.
Breakfast Fly-In @ Wings Museum Exploration of Flight @ 9:30AM
Enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.
Math in Bloom Presents Infinity Day @ Denver Botanic Gardens @ 10AM Enjoy drop-in activities, creative experiences and conversations with experts and enthusiasts centered around mathematics that are inherent in nature.
‘The Oddballs and Outlaws’ Comedy Show @ Moxi Theater (Greeley) @ 7:30PM Get ready for a high-energy, eclectic variety show featuring a mix of country-western music and unhinged comedy/magic from viral sensations Clownvis and IV and the Strange Band.
Denver Brass: Supercalifragilistic-SesquisemiquinCentennial Salute! @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM Featuring the electrifying power of brass, soaring vocals, and the unmistakable thrill of bagpipes, this high-energy performance honors both the United States and Colorado in a year of milestone anniversaries.
Candlelight: ‘The Lord of The Rings’ in Concert @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM / 8:45PM Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie series in this exclusive tribute concert that brings the unforgettable music from the films to life.
Slightly Stoopid @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With The Movement, Pepper, & Slum Beach Posse
The Polish Ambassador @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue) @ 8PM With Elysian Moon
Free Summer Concert Series: Afrik Impact Cultural Day Celebration @ Levitt Pavilion @ 4PM Featuring Élage Diouf & Blessing Bled Chimanga
Dash Berlin @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Adam Stark
Dutch Melrose @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Benny Mayne
Close Friends Only @ Bluebird Theater @ 9PM With Doknow El DJ & Nico Sonntag
Toadstool @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Third Turn & Atlas Radio
parkbreezy @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Sam Binga, Mikayli, & more
Clayton Nile Young @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Rambler Kane
Refound Goods Warehouse Sale @ Refound Goods @ 9AM Shop pre-owned, vintage, and overstock furniture from sought-after brands, with coffee available onsite.
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.
Live Band Karaoke @ Squire Lounge @ 9PM Choose a song, grab the mic, and enjoy the full rockstar experience with a professional band backing you live.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 9th
Bierstadt Bazaar @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus @ 11AM Browse a rotating selection of Denver's finest artisans selling everything from hand-poured candles and apothecary goods to unique jewelry, vintage finds, and original artwork.
Second Sundays Market @ Boulder Central Park @ 10AM This outdoor, pet-friendly craft fair is a must-visit for anyone who loves handmade art and a family fun atmosphere.
Second Sundays @ Denargo Market @ 9AM Start your Sunday off right at Denargo Market! Enjoy live music, coffee and lattes, food trucks, pop-ups and more!
‘Ten and a Half Commandments’ Play @ Vintage Theatre @ 7:30PM One Night Stand Theatre presents eight short plays featuring hilarious takes on virtue, sin, Biblical wrath, and modern morality.
Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in Concert @ Chautauqua @ 6:30PM Music Director Peter Oundjian continues his tradition of closing the Colorado Music Festival season with a massive Mahler symphony.
One Night of Queen @ Paramount Theatre @ 7:30PM Gary Mullen and The Works pay tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.
Motionless in White @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Lorna Shore, Fit for a King, & Static Dress
All My Relations Celebration: AMRC @ Levitt Pavilion @ 4:40PM Featuring Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Sierra Spirit, and Cary Morin & Ghost Dog
Passion Pit @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Arden Jones
Willow Avalon @ Bluebird Theater @ 7PM With Audrey McGraw & Slater Nalley
Pennysick @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Pocket Fuzz, SoundKick, & Eduardo & Co
The Doohickeys @ Moxi Theater (Greeley) @ 7:30PM With Sugar Britches
Bubble Bash @ Orchard Town Center @ 11AM Bring the family for interactive bubble stations, foam fun, a DJ, and activities supporting Food For Hope.
City Park Jazz & Volley @ City Park @ 3PM Play or picnic with free volleyball, tacos, craft drinks, DJ Glitti, and City Park Jazz’s final concert of the summer.
Live Band Karaoke @ East Fax Tap @ 4PM Step up to the mic and sing your favorite song with House Band Roulette providing the full live-band soundtrack.
All Weekend
THURSDAY & FRIDAY - Pianist Michelle Cann + Symphonie Fantastique @ Chautauqua Esteemed pianist Michelle Cann returns to the stage with an exhilarating program featuring Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique,’ selections from Verdi, and Coleman’s Piano Concerto.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Saigon Azteca Night Market @ Westwood Explore local vendors and indulge in a variety of family-friendly activities and cultural performances that celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Westwood’s diverse communities.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - VIBE Art Fair @ The Arch Visit one of the largest artisan markets in the country and shop from 140+ vendors and makers, enjoy a gallery show, seasonal drinks, specialty coffee, and live music!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - City of Mines Summer Festival @ Victor Soak up the summer sun with friends and family while you shop from beloved local small vendors and stores, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, a beer garden, kids zone, and more!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Smash Fine Arts Festival @ Fillmore Plaza Smash in the Square is a highly selective, classy boutique outdoor fine-art exhibit showcasing top-tier national artists.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Urban Market @ Union Station @ 12PM Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, and other unique treasures directly from local artists. Ends 10/25.
All weekend - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival @ Lyons Enjoy an epic weekend of music, camping, nature, and inspiration at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch.
All weekend - ‘Phenomenomaly’ Experience @ Meow Wolf ‘Phenomenomaly’ is an interactive experience filled with mysterious characters, glowing creatures, giant puppets, and custom music. Ends 8/9.
All weekend - ‘Beetlejuice’ Musical @ Buell Theatre The iconic story of Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz takes the stage in this eccentric, touching, and hilarious musical production.
All weekend - ‘504: The Musical’ @ Kilstrom Theatre Get ready for the world premiere fictionalized retelling of the 1977 San Francisco disability rights sit-in, pulsing with music, heart, and resilience as a community fights for connection, identity, and change. Ends 8/23.
All weekend - ‘The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals’ Musical @ The Bug Theatre A musical pandemic is sweeping an entire city and one unlikely hero must stop the apocalypse in this hilarious homage to Broadway.
All weekend - ‘Witch’ Play @ Dairy Arts Center Jen Silverman’s reworking of the 1621 drama, ‘The Witch of Edmonton,’ is wickedly funny, surprisingly moving and dangerously entertaining. Ends 8/23.
Ongoing
Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM 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 10/10.
Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.
Ongoing - Riverfront Market @ Commons Park This open-air market brings together Colorado farms and ranches, prepared foods, local artists, and coffee. Ends 9/26.
Ongoing - ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Immersive Experience @ 417 S Broadway The renowned exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Ends 9/30.
Ongoing - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center This captivating 360º digital art exhibition invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Ends 8/30.
Ongoing - Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City @ York Street Yards LAST CHANCE - Experience the legendary Inca citadel like never before. Traverse the majestic mountain site, explore the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and other iconic ruins as you witness the beauty of the Andes all around you. Ends 8/8.
Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards LAST CHANCE - Unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a brand new concept: the immersive expedition that lets you travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt. Ends 8/8.
Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room You and your team will be placed in a themed room where you will search for clues to solve puzzles until you reach a final goal. Ends 9/30.
Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute immersive team quiz. Ends 2/27/2028.
Ongoing - ‘Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui’ Exhibition @ DMNS Through large-scale projections and interactive experiences, guests will be transported to UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate.
Ongoing - ‘The World’s Largest Dinosaurs’ Exhibition @ DMNS The exhibition invites you to explore the mind-bending biology and amazing anatomy of sauropods — the largest land animals to ever live - through enthralling life-sized exhibits and displays. 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 - ‘Tilting West’ Exhibition @ Arvada Center Blending invited and juried artists from across the region, this large-scale exhibition reexamines the genre of the American West through a contemporary lens. Ends 8/23.
Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: People’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition features a rich variety of portraits, self-portraits, and candid scenes that touch on the joys and challenges of everyday life as well as personal relationships, solitude, and the way people see themselves and each other. Ends 10/25.
Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 10/11.
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 - ‘Round the Clock: 24 Hours of Colorado in Prints’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary day in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.
Ongoing - ‘Space Is the Place’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition navigates an era when artists and designers turned their gaze skyward, channeling the optimism, anxiety, and curiosity that defined the mid-20th century.
Ongoing - ‘Colorado Currents’ Exhibition @ MCA The exhibition brings together recent artworks by a multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/1.
Ongoing - ‘Still in Sound’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum Designed to facilitate visceral, whole-body experiences with Clyfford Still’s work, this exhibition explores how visitors may experience abstract visual language through sound. Ends 2/14/2027.
Ongoing - ‘Tres Voces, Un Corazón’ Exhibition @ BMoCA Bringing together distinct practices by three members of one family, the exhibition explores how identity, cultural memory, and artistic language are formed, challenged, and carried forward within a shared but evolving lineage. Ends 9/13.
