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THURSDAY - JULY 2nd
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.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Julius Caesar’ Play @ Roe Green Theatre @ 7PM 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.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Twelfth Night’ Play @ Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre @ 7:30PM A wise fool, mistaken identity, and ultimately, love, make for a classic, beloved comedy. Ends 8/2.
Deadrocks XII ft. Zeds Dead Night 1 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 4:30PM With Mary Droppinz, Sota, Neumonic, rSun, Marah
Alex Thoele @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Mighty Holler and Boots & the Beat
FRIDAY - JULY 3rd
Rockies vs Giants @ Coors Field @ 6:10PM Promotion: Postgame Fireworks Show
Big Belmar Bash @ Lakewood @ 5PM Celebrate 250th anniversary of America and 150th anniversary of Colorado at this community gathering featuring live music, dancing, local vendors, and a spectacular drone light show.
First Fridays Creator Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM Wander through curated booths filled with unique artwork, handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, and so much more.
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!
Intermixed Party @ MCA @ 5:30PM Local DJs set the vibe as you sip exhibition-inspired cocktails, sample locally distilled spirits, and savor a rotating menu of lite bites.
Independence Eve Concert @ Buell Theatre @ 6PM The program features an exhilarating evening of patriotic favorites, beloved orchestral works, and iconic American music performed by your Colorado Symphony.
Havana Nights @ Dairy Arts Center @ 8PM Dress up and dance the night away with the best tunes by DJ Tito!
Deadrocks XII ft. Zeds Dead Night 2 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 4:30PM With Sippy, Baauer b2b Holly, Axel Boy, Hydraulic, Lumberjvck
Free Summer Concert Series: High Fade @ Levitt Pavilion @ 6PM With Atlas Radio
Lost Kings @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Charlie Wonder B2B RNGR & Doubletake
Dead Pioneers @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Cleaner, Team Nonexistent, & I Am The Owl
Paper Moon Conspiracy @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Terminal Count & Buck
Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:00 PM
Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections
SATURDAY - JULY 4th 🇺🇸
Rockies vs Giants @ Coors Field @ 6:10PM Promotion: Postgame Fireworks Show
Commerce City 4th Fest @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park @ 3PM The pre-match family festival will include live music, a bounce house, soccer darts, a rock-climbing wall, a mobile ropes course, and other fun activities.
World Cup Watch Party: France vs Paraguay @ Stoney's Bar & Grill @ 3:00 PM
Cheer on France vs. Paraguay with fellow soccer fans, big screens, cold drinks, and food at Stoney’s.
Park Hill 4th of July Parade @ 23rd Avenue Expect over 50 entries: floats, marching bands, classic cars, costumed characters, and the kind of neighborhood spirit only Park Hill delivers.
Breckenridge Independence Day Celebration @ Main Street @ 7AM Get ready for a full day of activities including a 10K run, bike race, Independence Day parade, live music, chalk art contest, vendors market, and more!
4th of July Pancake Breakfast & Parade @ South Green @ 9AM Start off the celebrations with a pancake breakfast, followed by a parade!
Evergreen 4th of July Celebration @ Buchanan Fields @ 12PM Enjoy carnival games, live music, food trucks, log rolling competition, wood carving showcase and beer garden.
Aurora 4th of July Spectacular @ Municipal Center @ 6PM Aurora’s signature 4th of July celebration brings together local food vendors, musical performances, and fun activities to enjoy with the whole family!
Penny Saturday @ MCA @ 10AM
Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny the first Saturday of every month.
‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’ Opera @ Central City Opera House @ 7:30PM 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.
Blues Traveler @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With Better Than Ezra & The Record Company
Free Summer Concert Series: Flobots @ Levitt Pavilion @ 6PM With Espiaille & DCI Tour
Zeds Dead @ Mission Ballroom @ 10PM With Papajay
SUNDAY - JULY 5th
Rockies vs Giants @ Coors Field @ 2PM Promotion: Autograph Sunday
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.
City Park Jazz 2026: Brass Band Extravaganza @ City Park @ 6PM Featuring Bourbon Brass Band & Badda Boom Brass Band
Don Toliver @ Ball Arena @ 7:30PM With Sahbabii, Sofaygo, & Chase B
Andrea Gibson @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM A film of Andrea Gibson’s Final Live Performance featuring the Colorado Symphony, Megan Falley, and other special guests
Boxcar County @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Nowhere Dept. & Saint Colfax
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All Weekend
FRIDAY & SUNDAY - ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Opera @ Central City Opera House Central City Opera returns for another season with Mozart’s audacious comic masterpiece known for its clever and timeless class commentary. Ends 8/2.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Broadmoor Traditions Fine Art Festival @ Colorado Springs School ColoradoArtShows brings their selection of award-winning artists to Broadmoor, providing residents opportunities to support local artists and enjoy the lively creative atmosphere.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Urban Market @ Union Station @ 12PM Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, and other unique treasures directly from local artists. Ends 10/15.
All weekend - Cherry Creek Arts Festival @ Cherry Creek North Browse through curated art pieces and expect plenty of live music, kids’ activities, education stations, food trucks, and more!
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 - ‘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 - ‘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 - ‘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 - ‘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 @ Common’s 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 favorite 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 - ‘Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando’ Exhibition @ MCA Argentine-born, Colorado-based Ana María Hernando presents recent work rendered in her signature materials: tulle, textiles, and paintings, to explore how color, song, and poetry are potent emblems of strength, persistence, and rebirth. Ends 7/5.
Ongoing - ‘Bethany Collins: The Deluge’ Exhibition @ MCA Through sculpture, sound, and works on paper, Chicago-based artist Bethany Collins traces what it means to inhabit a world where words, memory, and history surge and intertwine. Ends 7/5.
Ongoing - ‘Sammy Seung-Min Lee: Becoming Motherland’ Exhibition @ MCA This exhibition probes complex personal dynamics of diaspora, moving and migration through playful and poignant works that explore notions of nostalgia, longing, memory, utopia, and home. Ends 7/5.
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 an imaginary 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 2/17/2027.
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.
