Hey Denver,
If you've never been to a Boudoir show, there is a great opportunity to attend on Saturday. Denver has an excellent and growing Boudoir community, check it out!
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FRIDAY - JULY 17th
Rockies vs Reds @ Coors Field @ 6:40PM Promotions: City Connect Mystery Player Jersey; Colorado Mesa University Ticket Package.
The Moth StorySLAM Live Event @ MCA Denver @ 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.
‘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.
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.
The String Cheese Incident Night 1 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With Clay Street Unit
Free Summer Concert Series: Las Cafeteras @ Levitt Pavilion @ 6PM With Ritmo Cascabel
I Set My Friends On Fire @ Marquis Theater @ 6PM With Strawberry Girls, Current Comfort, & Mrs. Nezbitt
Paul Oakenfold @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8PM With The Crystal Method & Liquid Todd
Flowdan @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8:30PM With Hypho, The OG Muted, & Tah/Koh
Overtime Winner @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With benched., Adolla, & Thurston
Stained Glass Night Lights @ D&L Art Glass Supply @ 6 PM Reader submission - Create a finished stained glass night light in this beginner-friendly class. Instructors will guide you through foiling, soldering, and assembling your illuminated piece, with all materials provided.
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8 PM Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.
SATURDAY - JULY 18th
⭐️⭐️⭐️Boudoir: The Show @ Summit Music Hall @ 8 PM This one-night-only, Vegas-style production combines showgirl glamour, dance, burlesque, pole, aerial artistry, and live entertainment. Doors open at 7 PM, and the 18-and-up show begins at 8 PM.⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rockies vs Reds @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: Hot Dog Hat
The Great Bubble Fest @ Aspen Grove @ 3PM–6PM Enjoy 13 bubble stations during Bubble Fest from 3–6 PM, plus the accompanying market with 100+ local vendors from 3–8 PM.
Denver BAZAAR @ Larimer Square @ 3PM Shop local this summer season at this outdoor market that features a curated selection of 30+ vendors & makers with one-of-a-kind finds.
Cockpit Demo Day @ Wings Museum @ 10AM–2PM
Get an up-close look inside select aircraft and learn about their history, instruments, and controls.
‘The Killing Cell’ Screening + Q&A @ The Bug Theatre @ 6:30PM Get ready for a thrilling night of horror at the Colorado premiere of the ‘The Killing Cell’! An early screening of the film with a live Q&A!
‘Monsters and Moonlight’ Performance @ Fort Collins Center for Creativity @ 6PM Bringing together performance, community, imagination, and moonlit glamour, this special evening is dedicated to celebrating the creatures within.
‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’ Opera @ Central City Opera House @ 2PM 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.
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Play @ Waterwise Garden at Chautauqua @ 1PM / 7PM One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, this story explores illusion vs. reality, dreams and fears, and the transformative power of imagination.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Trinity UMC @ 8:15PM Hear Hans Zimmer’s best soundtracks from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ and more.
Colorado Jazz + Veronica Swift in Concert @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra big band welcomes international recording artist Veronica Swift for an evening of impeccable jazz.
The String Cheese Incident Night 2 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM With Three Sets Of Cheese
Tyler Childers @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Jon Batiste & Wednesday
Belmont @ Marquis Theater @ 6PM With Major League, Spite House, & All In Ur Head
Fiddlehead @ Gothic Theatre @ 7PM With Narrow Head, Knumears, & Destiny Bond
Electrik Seoul: K-Pop x EDM Night @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Hyo of Girls’ Generation
Phaseone @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Automhate, Avance, Kattana, & Shadow Prince
Girl Dinner @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With The Way She Goes & CHUCK
Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With The Doors Jam
FIFA World Cup: France vs. England @ Stoney’s Bar and Grill @ 3 PM Reader submission - Cheer on France as Les Bleus face England in the World Cup Third Place Match. Watch the game on the big screens with fellow soccer fans, cold drinks, and food.
Stained Glass Date Night Class @ Colorado Glass Works @ 4 PM Reader submission - Create a stained glass honeycomb sun-catcher with a partner or friend. The pieces are precut, allowing you to focus on foiling, soldering, and assembling a finished project ready to hang in your window.
Daiqs & Dogs on the Deck @ Woodie Fisher @ 5 PM Celebrate National Hot Dog Day and National Daiquiri Day with gourmet hot dogs, banana daiquiris, live music, and an event supporting local animals.
Summer Concert Series: The Long Run @ Orchard Town Center @ 6 PM The Summer Concert Series continues with live music from Eagles tribute band The Long Run. Grab a drink, bring your crew, and enjoy a free evening concert on Town Center Drive.
Courtside Comedy @ 3rd Shot Pickleball – River Point @ 8:30 PM Reader submission - Enjoy an evening of pickleball, stand-up comedy, cocktails, and community. Open play runs from 6–8 PM, doors open at 8 PM, and the comedy show begins at 8:30 PM.
SUNDAY - JULY 19th
Rockies vs Reds @ Coors Field @ 1:10PM Promotion: Rockies LED Nightlight
Ben Roy’s ‘Almost Famous’ Comedy Show @ Comedy Works South @ 7PM With slightly less fanfare than the birth of a star in space, come watch a display of emerging comedic supernovas!
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Play @ Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre @ 7:30 This clever, contemporary stage production of the Oscar-winning film is loaded with laughs — and Easter eggs — for Shakespeare lovers of all ages. Ends 8/1.
City Park Jazz 2026: Conjunto Colores @ City Park @ 6PM With Rasta Salsa
Maren Morris @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With The Colorado Symphony, The Highwomen, & Brittney Spencer
Lucero @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre @ 8PM With Thomas Dollbaum
Idobi Radio Summer School Festival @ Summit @ 5PM Featuring Honey Revenge, Games We Play, Winona Fighter, South Arcade, & Chase Petra
Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People + A Flock of Seagulls @ Mission Ballroom @ 6:30PM With Bow Wow Wow, The Producers, Animotion, & more
Leon Majcen @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Caleb Schwing & The Holy Smokes
Save Ferris @ The Oriental Theater @ 7PM With First Born and The Swashbuckling Doctors
Chef & Shucker: Colorado Edition @ Blue Island Oyster Bar – Cherry Creek @ 4 PM Reader submission - Explore Colorado ingredients through an immersive oyster-shucking and dining experience featuring local produce, cheeses, honey, seafood, and wine. Guests will learn how to shuck oysters while enjoying a multi-course menu paired with Colorado wines.
All Weekend
THURSDAY & FRIDAY - 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.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Supertask Fest @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre Friday features Mr. Bill, Mfinity b2b Saturna, and Ferrofluid. Saturday features Skysia, Lowcation, and Indobeats.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Lavender Festival @ Chatfield Farms Experience a weekend celebrating lavender with artisans, demonstrations and live music.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Lake Dillon Arts Festival @ Dillon This exclusive show will feature a carefully selected group of up to 95 artists, offering a high-quality selection of fine art and fine crafts.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Julius Caesar’ Play @ Roe Green Theatre Based on historical figures and facts, Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ questions the idea of fate vs free will, providing incisive commentary on politics and ambition that transcends generations. Ends 8/2.
All weekend - Denver Creative Bazaar @ Civic Center Park @ 9AM–7PM This event offers a fantastic opportunity to explore unique creations and connect directly with talented vendors.
All weekend - ‘ArounD the WorlD in 80 ToyS’ Performance @ Buntport Theater Using hidden cameras, a movie screen, miniatures and magic, theatrical wizard Thaddeus Phillips and 80 eclectic vintage toys star in this visually stunning tour de force.
All weekend - Colorado Music Festival @ Chautauqua This year, enjoy a stellar line-up of internationally renowned musicians performing classical selections from Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, & others, plus new and contemporary works. Ends 8/9.
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 - ‘All Shook Up’ Musical @ Parker Arts Culture and Events Center An Elvis-inspired musical, loosely based on ‘Twelfth Night,’ about a guitar-playing stranger who shakes up a small town. Ends 7/19.
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.
FRIDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Friends/Romans/Countrymen’ Play @ Roe Green Theatre 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 - ‘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.
All weekend - Boulder Environmental Nature Outdoors Film Festival @ Dairy Arts Center BENOFF shares educational, uplifting, and inspiring films about the outdoors in which activists, athletes, and ordinary nature lovers tell the stories of resilience, adventure, and hope.
Ongoing
World Cup Watch Parties @ McGregor Square Saturday: England vs. France third-place match, 1:30–5:30 PM, free. Sunday: Argentina vs. Spain final, 11 AM–3:30 PM, $20 ticket required.
Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM–2PM 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. It is closed Saturday, 7/18. Season 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 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 9/28.
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 9/28.
Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room A 60-minute puzzle-room experience for 2–6 players centered on recovering the Emperor’s stolen Nightingale.
Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room A 60-minute puzzle-room experience for 2–6 players centered on an exciting search for gold.
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. Ends 1/3/2027.
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 in North America. 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 10/25.
Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 2/7/2027.
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 - ‘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 - ‘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.
