Hey Denver,
Big lineup on the books for Harry Potter fans this weekend with both a drone show and an interactive experience. There is also a Buffy Screening and Vampire Prom @Audacious on Saturday, come ready to party like it’s 1992.
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FRIDAY - JULY 10th
Second Fridays Artisan Craft & Art Market @ Edgewater Public Market @ 5PM Shop local artisans, enjoy great food & drinks, and kick off your weekend at Edgewater Public Market!
Full Swing Smackdown @ Stanley Marketplace @ 8PM Get ready to witness jaw-dropping moves, intense rivalries, and electrifying entertainment courtesy of Rocky Mountain Pro.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Play @ Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre @ 7:30PM This clever, contemporary stage production of the Oscar-winning film is loaded with laughs — and Easter eggs — for Shakespeare lovers of all ages. Ends 8/2.
Tribute to Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM Join your Colorado Symphony for a musical evening under the stars in this tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops.
Candlelight: Hip-Hop on Strings @ The Ritz-Carlton @ 8:45PM Your favorite Hip-Hop hits reimagined in classical sound! Featuring selections by Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Outkast, Cardi B, & more.
INZO @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre @ 8PM With Common Creation, Mind Splitter, & Lhasa Petik
Sincere Engineer @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Ways Away & Kali Masi
Artifakts @ Mission Ballroom @ 8PM With Bricksquashmafia, Two Guys, Curra, & more
Futurebirds @ Gothic Theatre @ 9PM With Deloyd Elze
Borgore @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Wolfie, Chocolate Drop, & Kaptain Kitty
Rattlesnake Milk Night 2 @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Jake Luna & The Bad Weather
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8PM With Typical Ghost
The Pamlico Sound @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Midnight Soulbirds & San Leandro
Fluorescents @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Palettes & Hellocentral
Kodean Da Krashout @ Moxi Theater @ 8PM With Heartbreakjeray, Miss Rice, B_Radical, Jayfoe, & more
SATURDAY - JULY 11th
⭐️⭐️⭐️Buffy Summers: Movie Screening & ’90s Vampire Prom @ The Audacious Space @ 7:30PM
Celebrate Summerween with a screening of the 1992 cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer**, followed by a gloriously undead ’90s prom with dancing, trivia, themed refreshments, and a costume contest.**
Crosscurrents Festival @ Confluence Park @ 2PM Enjoy a day of live music and summertime fun on the South Platte river featuring performances by Neil Frances, JEV, Bershy, & more.
Street Fairs @ Northfield Blvd. @ 11AM Shopping, art, and entertainment at The Northfield Street Fairs handmade-only festival.
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 @ Denver Central Market @ 11AM Don't miss the perfect chance to explore local vendors, grab some tasty bites, and hang out with the community.
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.
‘Unprofessional Magic’ Show @ Long Table Brewhouse @ 6:30PM Featuring the incredible Matthew Brandt, this show is packed with jaw-dropping illusions, sharp-witted humor, and a rabbit sidekick who might just steal the spotlight.
Best of Denver Stand-Up Show @ Dairy Arts Center @ 8PM A fresh generation of Denver comics is ready to hit the stage with bold, unforgettable performances.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Opera @ Central City Opera House @ 2PM Central City Opera returns for another season with Mozart’s audacious comic masterpiece known for its clever and timeless class commentary. Ends 8/2.
‘Cabaret’ Musical @ The Bug Theatre @ 7PM Set in 1929–1930 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age as the Nazis rise to power, this iconic musical follows the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub.
Dead Floyd @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre @ 7PM With Tumbledown Shack
Free Summer Concert Series: Andy Frasco & the U.N. @ Levitt Pavilion @ 6PM With The Cutlet
B-Side Players & Gio Chamba @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Selecta Jayrawk
Market in the Park @ Winged Melody Park @ 9AM
Shop from local artisans, vintage curators, and food vendors while enjoying creative workshops, live music, and free carousel rides for the kids.
Market at the Center: Ducky Derby @ National Western Center @ 10AM
Explore a vibrant local market before watching hundreds of rubber ducks race down the South Platte River to benefit the GES Community Investment Fund.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global @ Utah Park Pavilion @ 10AM
Join local Trainers for the game’s biggest annual event, featuring exclusive Pokémon encounters, special research, raids, bonuses, and themed habitats.
Encounters of the 4th Kind ft. Longleggs and NOAHBALBOA @ Bar 404 @ 7PM
Experience an evening of independent hip-hop featuring Longleggs, NOAHBALBOA, and other local performers in downtown Denver.
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8PM
Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.
SUNDAY - JULY 12th
Diplo's Run Club @ Cheeseman Park @ 7AM Starting and finishing at Cheesman Park, this 5K run takes you through one of Denver’s most iconic and historic neighborhoods before returning to the park for the finish. After the run, party the day away with a post-race concert featuring Diplo + friends.
Second Sundays Market @ Boulder Central Park @ 10AM Enjoy local food, artists, and live music.
Colorado Wine Walk @ Dairy Block @ 11AM Come experience Denver's premier wine festival showcasing some of Colorado's most acclaimed wineries.
Ben Roy’s ‘Almost Famous’ Comedy Show @ Comedy Works Downtown @ 7PM With slightly less fanfare than the birth of a star in space, come watch a display of emerging comedic supernovas!
Season Preview Concert @ Buell Theatre @ 2:30PM Music Director Peter Oundjian and Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon share the podium, unleashing a high-energy sampler of the bold, beautiful, and boundary-pushing music that will define the season ahead.
Free Summer Concert Series: Soul Rebel Reggae Fest @ Levitt Pavilion @ 4PM Featuring Black Uhuru, The Itals, & more
Melanie Maclaren @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Caspar Miquetoast & Marty Nation
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global @ Utah Park Pavilion @ 10AM
Join local Trainers for the second day of exclusive Pokémon encounters, special research, raids, bonuses, and themed habitats.
Summer Sessions @ MoodSwing @ 12PM
Kick off MoodSwing’s Sunday summer series with the Sundresses + Short Shorts party, featuring live DJs, spritz towers, free pizza samples, and a sunset Champagne shower.
Wines & Spines @ Deep Roots Winery @ 12PM
Sip a glass of Colorado wine while browsing books, literary gifts, and other bookish goodies at Deep Roots Winery in Golden.
Child & Infant CPR & First Aid Workshop @ Castlewood Library @ 1PM
Learn potentially life-saving child and infant CPR and first-aid skills during this pay-what-you-can workshop led by a licensed training provider.
Chef & Shucker: Colorado Edition @ Blue Island Oyster Bar – Lone Tree @ 4PM
Learn the art of oyster shucking while enjoying a multi-course seafood menu featuring Colorado wines, cheeses, produce, honey, and other locally crafted ingredients.
All Weekend
THURSDAY & FRIDAY - ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Performance @ Meow Wolf Experience screening and live shadow cast performance of the screamingly funny, sinfully twisted salute to sci-fi, horror, B-movies, and rock music.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY - 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.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - DroneArt Show: Harry Potter @ Auraria Campus Experience an unforgettable open-air spectacle as 1,200 illuminated drones recreate your favorite characters and most beloved moments from the Harry Potter films.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Central City Opera Orchestra in Concert @ Central City Opera House Savor the greatest moments from Wagner and Strauss, Verdi, and Puccini with the brilliance of Central City Opera Orchestra.
FRIDAY & SUNDAY - ‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’ Opera @ Central City Opera House Legendary soprano and CCO alumna Cynthia Lawrence directs this brand-new production of the epic love story that has enchanted audiences for decades. Ends 8/1.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow-N-Fire Show @ Ball Arena Featuring gravity-defying jumps, pyrotechnics, dazzling lighting, and car-crushing stunts, the event boasts giant versions of fan-favorite Hot Wheels vehicles in a dynamic competition setting.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Friends/Romans/Countrymen’ Play @ Roe Green Threatre A struggling poet named Virgil bumps into Julius Caesar and accidentally creates the Roman Empire in this world-premiere, comical-historical take on Shakespeare’s tragic history ‘Julius Caesar.’ Ends 8/1.
All weekend - Colorado Black Arts Festival @ Denver City Park West Colorado Black Arts Festival proudly presents its 40th annual celebration with live music, food bites, traditional performances, and more!
All weekend - Denver French Festival @ Fillmore Plaza Denver French Fest is a three-day immersion into the finest of French culture — from Provençal markets and live jazz manouche to contemporary art installations and world-class gastronomy.
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 - The Improvised Shakespeare Company Performance @ Garner Galleria Theatre Based on one audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a brand new, fully improvised, Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Ends 7/26.
All weekend - ‘All Shook Up’ Musical @ Parker Arts Culture and Events Center A musical comedy about a magical jukebox and a leather-jacketed stranger and the impact they have on a loveless town. Ends 7/19.
All weekend - ‘Alice By Heart’ Musical @ Dairy Arts Center Set in the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, this touching musical about first love, loss, and courage takes inspiration from the classic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’ Ends 7/12.
All weekend - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Twelfth Night’ Play @ Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre A wise fool, mistaken identity, and ultimately, love, make for a classic, beloved comedy. Ends 8/2.
All weekend - ‘The Book Club’ Play @ Vintage Theatre Sprinkled with wit, joy and novels galore, this comedy follows a group of devoted book club members who become subjects of a documentary film. Ends 7/19.
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 10/11.
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 8/31.
Ongoing - Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City @ York Street Yards 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 7/31.
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 - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards 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 7/31.
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 - ‘The Stars We Do Not See’ Exhibition @ DAM This landmark exhibition is the largest display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally. Ends 7/26.
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 9/29.
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’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting 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 - ‘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 2/17/2027.
Ongoing - ‘Margaret Johnson: Emergence’ Exhibition @ BMoCA Through a selection of Margaret Johnson’s botanical works, abstract paintings, and monotype prints, the exhibition traces visual resonance between human relationships and the natural world. Ends 7/26.
