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Editorial Editor, Joel Dyer Associate Editors, Angela K.Evans, Amanda Moutinho Sales Retail Sales Manager, Allen Carmichael Senior Account Executive, David Hasson Account Executive, Julian Bourke Market Development Manager, Kellie Robinson Inside Sales Representative, Jason Myers Marketing Coordinator, Laura Hofford Wilder Mrs. Boulder Weekly, Mari Nevar Production Production Manager, Dave Kirby Art Director, Susan France Graphic Designer, Mark Goodman General & Administrative Assistant to the Publisher, Julia Sallo Office Manager, Andrea Neville Circulation Team, Dave Hastie, Dan Hill, George LaRoe, Jeffrey Lohrius, Elizabeth Ouslie, Rick Slama 16-Year-Old, Mia Rose Sallo CONTENTS Cultural attractions — 8 Summer on two wheels — 13 Rocky Mountain National Park sampler — 17 Gritty and good — 21 The hot list — 25 Head over to Ned — 29 Films — 35 Sports — 38 Concerts — 42 Front Range events — 50 Statewide events — 58

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illing a calendar with all the great things to do in a Colorado summer is a pretty rewarding task. After all, how else would BW staffers get to find out about all the fantastic events, concerts and festivals going on this year? And we’re not just talking about the things happening locally. In this calendar, we went out and found just about every interesting thing going on between Memorial Day and Labor Day in every nook and cranny of the Centennial State. The wealth of opportunities for fun over the next few months borders on obscene. There are more music festivals in more beautiful places than you can image — from the Western Slope to Pogosa Springs to Greeley Boulder Weekly

to Steamboat. And that doesn’t count the hundreds of great concerts that will be happening this summer right here on the Front Range. But music is just one tiny part of this year’s fun. There are countless arts and crafts shows, automobile and aviation exhibits, museums and natural attractions. So pack up that cooler, tell the neighbor to watch your dog, hire a kid with a lawn mower, tell your boss you’re sick and hit the road. All we’re saying is that if you’re bored this summer, it’s definitely your own fault. We do hope you enjoy our lists of things to do and our suggestions as much as we enjoyed putting them together for you.

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) 1750 13th St. (next to Dushanbe Teahouse) Boulder 303-443-2122 bmoca.org With its displays of innovative contemporary art, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is sure to satisfy the desire for visual appeal. See the website for museum events like lectures, demonstrations and classes. Admission is just $1 for adults, seniors, students and educators, and free for members and children under the age of 12.

CU Art Museum Visual Arts Complex 1085 18th St. Boulder 303-492-8300 cuartmuseum.colorado.edu Galleries feature both changing and permanent exhibitions. The museum also offers a collection study center. The building itself is an environmentally sustainable design created by Kallman, McKinnell & Wood and OZ Architecture in Denver featuring water-saving and energy-efficiency strategies. Denver Art Museum

Boulder History Museum 1206 Euclid Ave. Boulder 303-449-3464 boulderhistory.org Founded in 1944, this private, nonprofit museum brings the history of Boulder alive with its collection of more than 45,000 objects donated by Boulder families and a variety of programs and community events. Free admission for members and children under the age of 5. Butterfly Pavilion 6252 W. 104th Ave. Westminster 303-469-5441 butterflies.org Butterfly Pavilion is home to over 5,000 animals including 1,600 butterflies. A day at this place is sure to be a fun and educational event the whole family will always remember. And don’t forget to hike the trails on the property. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round.

Carnegie Branch Library for Local History 1125 Pine St. Boulder 303-441-3110 boulderlibrary.org/carnegie A great place to study and research local history, Boulder’s first library building holds historic Boulder County photographs and manuscripts for community use. More than 200,000 photographs and 700,000 historic documents are housed at the Carnegie Library for Local History. Children’s Museum of Denver 2121 Children’s Museum Drive Denver 303-433-7444 mychildsmuseum.org The Children’s Museum of Denver started in 1973 in a converted school bus. Now, the museum’s exhibits include a real fire truck. Its interactive playscapes, daily programming, story times and special events are geared toward children up to age 8.

Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway Denver

720-865-5000 www.denverartmuseum.org A piece of architectural art itself, the Denver Art Museum showcases collections of Western American, American Indian, Asian, oceanic, European and American art, textiles and photography. Check the website for ongoing events that showcase current exhibitions, including this summer’s highlights. Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month. Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver 303-322-7009 www.dmns.org The Ice Age, butterflies, Egyptian mummies, the human body and space — the Denver Museum of Nature and Science offers plentiful galleries for people of all ages to explore the past, present and future. Get up close to gems and think big at the IMAX theater, or even bigger in the Gates Planetarium.

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Denver Zoo 2300 Steele St. Denver 720-337-1400 www.denverzoo.org Leopards and rhinos and zebras, oh my! The Denver Zoo is home to nearly 3,500 animals representing 650 species from around the world. Through naturalistic habitats and conservation programming, the zoo is working to keep the world’s animal inhabitants happy here and in their wild homes. Lafayette Miners’ Museum 108 E. Simpson St. Lafayette 303-665-7030 cityoflafayette.com The Lafayette Miners’ Museum is housed in the home of coal miner William E. Lewis, who offered his house up as a meeting place for miners during a strike. The museum now preserves the pioneer heritage of Lafayette, including a “school room” with pictures, trophies and memorabilia of the town’s schools. Open 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and by appointment.

Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art 6055 Longbow Drive Boulder 303-530-1442, ext. 4299 leanintreemuseum.com This museum holds more than 250 paintings and 150 bronze sculptures, making it one of the world’s largest private collections of contemporary Western American art. The museum is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum 224 Mountain Ave. Berthoud 970-532-2147 berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/pioneermuseum.htm Relics of Berthoud’s beginnings — and history as a booming agricultural town — are on display in the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, located in a historic blacksmith shop. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment.

The Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Road Longmont 303-651-8374 ci.longmont.co.us/museum The Longmont Museum & Cultural Center explores history from Native Americans to NASA astronauts in a collection that spans 14,000 years. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Louisville Historical Museum 1001 Main St. Louisville 303-665-9048 The four buildings of the Louisville Historical Museum are home to artifacts and photographs of the history of settlers and miners in Louisville. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lyons Redstone Museum 340 High St. Lyons 303-823-6692 lyonsredstonemuseum.com The Lyons Redstone Museum has displays on local history and genealogy. Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS continued on page 10

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Nederland Mining Museum At the traffic circle in Nederland (Highways 119 and 72) 303-258-0567 Ore samples, machines and tools used in hard rock mining and the tungsten boom are on display at the Nederland Mining Museum. Open Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June through October. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 1030 Broadway Boulder 303-492-6892 cumuseum.colorado.edu In total, the museum houses a collection of more than 4 million objects used for researching and studying anthropology, archaeology, botany, entomology, paleontology and zoology. Check out their website for more information on K-12 and adult educational programs and activities, including lectures, family days and guided tours. The exhibition galleries are open to the public seven days a week, free of charge. University of Colorado Heritage Center 1600 Pleasant St. Boulder 303-492-6329 cuheritage.org Located on the third floor of the University of Colorado’s Old Main and operated by the CU Boulder Alumni Association, the CU Heritage Center features exhibits exploring the history of the university. Attractions include the President’s Room, Distinguished Alumni Gallery and the Athletics Room, which showcases trophies from CU’s many victories. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Courtesy Denver Zoo

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Summer on two wheels Cycling events around the Centennial State by Christi Turner Christi Turner

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yclist” — like “fourteener,” “bluebird day” and “gaper” — is one of those words whose meaning I didn’t quite understand before moving to Colorado. Riding my bike — “biking” — has been part of my life since the training wheels came off around age 5. Biking around my one-way street as a kid, biking to class across my tiny college campus, biking all through my village in the Peace Corps (often carrying my bike through river crossings) and biking to work through Boulder’s far tamer streets — I’ve leaves nothing to the imaginaalways been an avid tion): I fell a little in love with bike-rider. But not a Lycra. cyclist. I spent last summer on two This time last year, wheels. And I couldn’t be more though — somewhere relieved that pedaling season is along the way to clockhere again, because the off-seaing thousands of miles, son depression-stress is real. As climbing tens of thouit does for so many outdoor pursands of vertical feet and suits, Colorado makes cycling suffering many versions easy: This state spoils us for of a full-body pain and choice of breathtaking vistas and exhaustion I didn’t know self-directed rides of all levels, existed — I was, to plus there are organized races my surprise, becoming and rides across the state, every a cyclist. I was planweekend and for every ability, ning longer and longer throughout the late spring and two-wheeled weekend journeys, awaking early Training on Flagstaff Road in Boulder (top) and the view of Mount Bierstadt from the top of Guanella Pass south of Georgetown. summer. (said, “shammy,” also known as “life-saver”), There’s the Denver Cento ride Lookout Mounthe bottom of my handlebars “the drops.” I even tury, the first 100-plus-mile ride I ever put my ass tain every other morning, eagerly signing up for wrapped my brain around the confusing term through (literally). The route changes yearly, but more and more organized rides, planning my “clipless pedals” and the act of “clipping” into in 2015 it took riders from the flat shopping center days around my pedals. By degrees, my bike seat became a “saddle,” my padded shorts a “chamois” them. And there’s no hiding it anymore (as it

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malls of Stapleton, as far west as up-and-over Lookout Mountain in Golden (I was ready for it!), eventually back to the flat east in steaming-hot afternoon sun. I questioned my decisions for days — weeks — and then I marked my calendar for this year (June 18). Next in line was the 2015 Tour de Steamboat. Just the drive out to Steamboat was crazy gorgeous, and the shadow cast by our bikes on the roof, speeding along the hillside, was mesmerizing for this lucky passenger. (Did I mention I have a live-in riding partner? He’s the best. He also does the driving.) The actual ride is equal parts torture and bliss. Climbing the double-summit of Rabbit Ears Pass: easy-peasy, thanks to those early mornings at Lookout. Fast-forward to mile 70-ish, and it’s a hellish pedal along disarmingly flat, straight road, with a crosswind strong enough to knock you sideways and make you think twice about reaching for a water bottle. Yeah I cried, so what? Every last mile was worth it, even those extra 5 miles that were not advertised in the literature. They hurt the best. Tour de Steamboat

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2016 is July 23. last monster of the season: Pikes Peak, Colorado But seriously, I can barely wait for that first Copper Triangle was our next big ride, and Springs, August 13. Cars are barred from this big ride. Spring is here, and we’re pedaling my big love. The morning was cool. The weather notorious scenic drive while hundreds of cyclists whenever weather allows, spinning our way back was flawless. The climbs were familiar — we’d “negotiate 156 turns and climb over 4,700 feet in into shape, easing back into synchrony with our been training all around Summit County — and 12.42 miles,” which is a heckuva lot of climbing bicycles, slapping on the Lycra. Another summer I knew how to approach them, sweetly and with for that distance. Also sometimes it’s snowing on two wheels awaits. And for all of the personal respect. They too were kind to me, made me feel at the top. I’m suddenly recalling how cozy that adventures and challenges it will entail, the best I knew a thing or two about stamina and altitude. hotel bed was last year, how pitch-black the sky part, alas, is really that second set of wheels by Also I’m not going to lie, my steel-gray-with-hot- when the boyfriend drove off to the start... my side. pink-detail outfit was fly (and Lycratastic). This year’s Copper Triangle is August 6. I’m mixing it up a bit this summer, hopefully adding notches to my “at-least-I-didn’t-die” belt. Because simply not dying on some rides can feel like a giant win. The first weekend of June is the Elephant Rock Century — but I might just choose a shorter route if I’m still angry at my saddle and its awful place in the world. The ride starts and ends in Castle Rock, Just 10 minutes from Boulder dipping down through Monument for the best fish and chips in Colorado before circling back up. There’s an elephant-shaped rock in Monument, but you wouldn’t lose points for not seeing it, nor for seeing it everyp batter i h where, for that matter: “elephants” c & h s ee! Our fi are high on the list of “things rocks gluten-fr l l a s i look like.” I’m adding a few shorter, steeper beasts to this summer’s schedule to break up long hauls and heal sore bums. Guanella Pass comes next: June 11, 11 miles, about an 11 percent average grade (read: real steep). Last year, I blissfully waited in the hotel hot tub while the boyfriend pedaled up and up. This year, I’m genuinely psyched to ride first, soak later. I’m not sure what’s wrong with me. The aforementioned 2016 Denver Century arrives next followed by a three-week race-rest before the next • Sourcing our fish from vendors that are committed to sustainable fishing practices. short, steep adventure: Boulder’s Sunshine Canyon on July 9, a classic • Using the finest non-GMO and trans fat- free oil on the market, filtered daily. local climb if there ever was one. • Frying at the perfect temperature to limit oil absorption. Just 9.8 miles long, three of those miles on dirt, and more than 3,000 • Recycling ‘spent’ oil for bio-fuel production. feet of elevation gain bottom to • Serving fresh prepared food at a fair price, and fast! top — it’s like doing two Lookouts, sprinkled with sketchy gravel. That’s another one I waited out in bed last year. Who have I become? Next are a few open weekends Located at the SW corner of Arapahoe and 95th St. in Lafayette on my calendar in order to take a 720-630-8053 • www.eatreelfish.com good hard look at my life choices (Steamboat is a maybe), before the

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Rocky Mountain National Park sampler A list of some of our favorite spots in one of the nation’s most beloved parks by Alan Apt and Kay Turnbaugh

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his summer is the 100th anniversary ally the closest to Boulder County and Denver. It is the park are still snowbound or muddy. It is much of the creation of the National Park just north of Allenspark on the Peak to Peak Highlower in elevation so the snow melts and the trails Service. It is a great excuse to visit the way (CO-7). It’s a magnificent glacier-carved, ridry out much earlier. You can stroll on the Cow natural wonderland of Rocky Mounparian valley that churns with white water cascades Creek Trail and enjoy sweeping views of Longs tain National Park (RMNP). True to and waterfalls in the spring and early summer. The Peak, and watch technical rock climbers scaling the its name, RMNP has more than 100 mountains valley also has abundant shade for warm summer dizzying heights of the Lumpy Ridge rock formaover 11,000 feet in elevation, and many tions. You can also hike up over erosion Photos courtesy of sculpted sandstone and granite rocks to that are 12,000-13,000 feet, with the Alan Apt monarch — Longs Peak — at 14,259 pretty Gem Lake, or take the more chalfeet. The park is more than a peakbaglenging hike out to Bridal Veil falls. ger’s paradise; it has something for everyone regardless of age or ability. MORAINE PARK It has sparkling lakes, babbling This beautiful meadow brooks, cascading waterfalls, has one of the best mountain meadows full of wildflowers, backdrops on the planet. Elk bugling elk, grouchy moose, love this grassy meadow as chipmunks, bears, mountain much as people. It is off of lions, bobcats and countless Bear Lake Road and feaother wild creatures to comtures a very popular campmune with at a safe distance. ground that is full most of the There are level, easy, wheelsummer, so reserve a space chair accessible trails to stroll early. Visit the natural history on with baby buggies, and peaks museum on the east side, and then to summit on strenuous climbs, and RMNP continued on page 18 everything in between. Admission will be free the weekend of August 25 to 28 to celebrate the anniversary. It is usually $25 per carload of people for one week. Top: A view from Arapaho Prepare for all kinds of weather — it can Peak. Right: Bear Lake is a change quickly and dramatically at these great place for some family heights — and take enough food, and bonding. especially water, if you are going on long hikes. If you are going to the main part of the park, days. Take an easy hike start at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and to Calypso Cascades, or look at the 3-D model of the park and its hills and more challenging hikes mountains. You can get advice from rangers, and to Finch, Pear, Ouzel or find out when and where free ranger led hikes and Bluebird lakes. talks will be taking place. You can also enjoy a video overview of the park. MCGREGOR Here is a RMNP sampler of places you can RANCH enjoy on your tour. This is a great place to visit in spring or WILD BASIN early summer when This often over-looked part of RMNP is actuthe higher reaches of

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Hike up erosion sculpted sandstone and granite rocks to Gem Lake.

hike the easy South Lateral or Tuxedo Park trails that border the moraine on the north and south and enjoy the views. Try the gently climbing Cub Lake Trail to see pristine lakes or Fern Lake for a longer hike. TRAIL RIDGE ROAD There are few drives in the U.S. or the world that can match the stunning mountain scenery of Trail Ridge Road as it climbs to 12,000 feet. You can bike it if you don’t mind dodging cars and motorhomes, or hike it before the road opens on Memorial Day. Do get out of your car and explore the trails that overlook Forest Canyon or hike on the east or west sections of the Ute Trail. You can hike up 3,000 feet on the east section from Beaver Meadows if you don’t want to drive, and enjoy the rock formation of Tombstone Ridge on the way to 12,000 feet. SUMMITS If you want a scenic but easy summit, hike up 1,000 feet to the top of Deer Mountain, a few miles from the Beaver Meadows entrance and enjoy spectacular views of Longs Peak to the south and the Mummy Mountains to the west and north. Turn around whenever you wish for an easier trek with children. If you want a mountaineering experience, try to summit the very popular Flattop Mountain (12,324 feet). Prepare for all kinds of weather and take enough food and water for a full day to climb 2,834 feet over the 9-mile round trip route from the Bear Lake trailhead. You can also continue on for a total of almost 18 miles and end up in Grand Lake, after crossing the Continental Divide. Arrive very early or take the shuttle for parking. GRAND LAKE If you drive over Trail Ridge Road you will end up on the Grand Lake side of the park. You can enjoy the relatively small stream that is the beginning of the mighty Colorado River with an easy family stroll on the Coyote Trail. The East Inlet Trail is a great route for more extensive outings of any length. You can take a short family stroll to Adams Falls, and then enjoy the scenic East Meadow that is another half mile beyond. You might have to share the dazzling riparian view with moose or elk. If you have more vitamins in your legs, you can continue on to a series of pristine lakes, starting with Lone Pine and ending with the Fifth Lake on high. There are many other adventures on both sides of magnificent and magical Rocky Mountain National Park. The rangers at the visitor centers can regale you with the infinite possibilities. But whatever you do, take your time, breath deeply, look and listen. Alan Apt is the author of Afoot and Afield, Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park, 184 Spectacular Outings in the Colorado Rockies. Boulder Weekly

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Gritty and good

The unlikely biking Mecca of Colorado’s Commerce City by Tom Winter Photos courtesy of Tom Winter

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he smokestacks and the smell. The junkyards and rundown bungalows. The fast food joints and liquor stores. You’ve probably caught glimpses of these things as you’ve sped by on Highway 270, safe in the cocoon of your Subaru. You’ve seen the ugliness, the industrial yards and the truck stops. It’s not a place you’d ever stop. Ever. But why not? That’s what makes Commerce City so interesting: It is home to haunting monuments of America’s industrial past and also more diverse than most think, with more than 700 acres of parks and more than 25 miles of trails, many of which link to larger systems like the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. But as compelling as the greener parts of Commerce City are, it’s the industrial underside of Commerce City — a no man’s land of refineries, gaping pits and feral junkyard dogs — that makes cycling here a 180-degree departure from the bubble that is Boulder. And with easy access, no crowds and plenty of urban decay (in an attractive Mad Max kind of way), it’s well worth an adventure, particularly if your idea of adventure includes mountain biking where urban meets industrial meets the prairie.

Grab your bike and head to Commerce City.

A loose collection of former farming and industrial towns, with names such as Derby, Dupont, Irondale and Rose Hill, Commerce City was incorporated in 1952 and achieved home rule almost 20 years later. The place has lived up to its moniker with a pro-business bent and industrial zoning that has attracted major companies. Take, for example, Boulder Weekly

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ConocoPhillips, which was the original owner and operator of the most visible manifestation of the area’s industrial bent (the refinery just west of 270) before selling the facility to SunCore Energy in 2003. It’s the refinery, of course, that gives most people their primary impression of Commerce City’s industrial charms. But when seen in the right light from the bike path that runs along Sand Creek, it’s strangely beautiful, a mysterious collection of pipes, towers and tanks that gleam in the early morning sun. Past the refinery, slivers of green along the creek hold secrets of their own: foxes, egrets and other birds nestle undisturbed in the undergrowth. The multi-use trails that take you past the refinery also lead to other, hidden gems. It’s possible to access humble neighborhoods on the edge of the prairie, small bungalows on dirt roads, with American flags in the windows and pickup trucks in the driveways. Remnants of an agrarian past, they’re not too far removed from the small towns that dot Colorado’s eastern plains. And with the protected landscape of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (home to more than 250 species of birds and a colony of endangered black-footed ferrets) to the east, it’s possible to catch glimpses of the great emptiness of the plains stretching into infinity past the backyards of these humble abodes. Past the neighborhoods, there’s the opportunity to rack up endless miles. The Sand Creek Trail conCOMMERCE CITY continued on page 22


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Commerce City boasts several trails showcasing its hardened beauty.

nects to the South Platte Trail, allowing easy access to the heart of Denver as well as a maze of other attractions — quiet back roads, nicely banked concrete walls and funky double track provide the perfect ingredients for urban mountain biking adventures. Jumbled piles of debris test agility and balance and, for the most part, have never been ridden before. It seems that nobody has attempted to ride a bike to the top of that pile of dirt and asphalt slabs that bakes in the sun next to Sand Creek. Why not be the first? That’s reason enough to go to Commerce City. No one is going to care about where you ride your bike or how you are riding it in Commerce City. And there’s nothing fake or plastic about the landscapes here. Rough and tumble, it’s a part of Colorado’s Front Range that most people frequent only if

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PIEDRA RIVER HOT SPRINGS, PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO Also down Pagosa Springs way and at an elevation of approximately 7,400 feet, the Piedra River Hot Springs are at the end of a challenging 2-mile hike. The water, at approximately 110 F is plenty hot and the location, on the banks of the Piedra River in the San Juan National Forest, is peaceful. One caveate: these are primitive soaking pools and can be under water in the spring, when the Piedra River is swollen with snowmelt. Info: pagosa.com/pagosa-hiking/

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VALLEY VIEW HOT SPRINGS, VILLA GROVE, CO A funky combination of developed facilities and primitive gravelbottomed soaking pools outside of Villa Grove, these springs are a throwback to an earlier, less polished era in our state. With rustic cabins and tent camping spots on site, it’s no surprise that this is a popular Top: Oh my! Naked person! While we’ve edited this photo to ensure that it meets the high standards of the spot, so popular more conservative people in our audience, don’t be surprised at naked soakers in hot springs. It’s part of the game. Bottom: Volunteer built pools are common at Colorado’s remote hike-to hot springs. If you like in fact that entry what you are soaking in, make a couple improvements for the next person to enjoy. is limited to retain the simple vibe of these springs are enhanced by primitive, volunteer the spot. The springs and associated facilities are soaking pools built on the edge of the San Juan owned and operated by Orient Land Trust, a chariRiver. The pools comprise two options, a lower table nonprofit organization, which has the mandate larger and slightly cooler option that can hold up to preserve this delicate and peaceful ecosystem, to 10 or 11 people and a hotter upper pool that’s Even when accommodations are available people intimate with room for about three. Info: http://tinyurl.com/jqsp5ry

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Jemez, New Mexico, has a unique combination of wonderful mountain biking and excellent hot springs. Did someone say road trip?

are still turned away, especially on weekends when pool capacities are reached. Because of this, reservations are highly recommended. Info: olt.org PENNY HOT SPRINGS, REDSTONE, CO Penny Hot Springs are a rugged roadside attraction, with water that’s as hot as 133 F flowing out of a bank next to the Crystal River outside of Redstone. You might be tempted to go au naturel here, but the proximity to the road means that you’re better off bringing your swimsuit. With volunteer pools strategically placed to allow for the mixing of the icy waters of the Crystal River and the steaming flow of the Penny Springs, its easy to find the right spot with the right temperature for you. Find these springs on the east side of Colorado 113, .2 miles south of mile marker 57. Info: carbondale.com/destination/penny-hot-springs SPENCE AND MCCAULEY HOT SPRINGS, JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM OK, so these two beautiful and spectacular springs aren’t in Colorado. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t gas up a jalopy, load up some friends and their friends too and take a road trip down New Mexico way. Both springs are located north of Jemez Springs, a peaceful small town tucked into the folds of the Jemez Mountains, approximately three hours south of Durango. In town there are some restaurants, galleries and spa hotels (with associated commercial hot springs), along with the Bodi Manda Zen Center, a Buddhist retreat. For those on a budget there is ample camping in the mountains and the hiking and biking is also excellent. Info: jemezsprings.org

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he small town of Nederland (8,228 feet, population 1,445) is known not only for the Frozen Dead Guy, but also for being the gateway to a variety of great places for outdoor recreation — hiking, mountain and road biking, picnicking or fishing. When you crest the hill next to Barker Meadows Reservoir you will see the backdrop of the spectacular Indian Peaks. There are several access points not far from Nederland where you can enjoy the high foothills and mountains. There is also a nice trail along the north shoreline of the sparkling reservoir, close to downtown and not far from the local brewpubs, coffee shops and other restaurant options. The reservoir is stocked and is a popular place for fishing. Go south from Ned and take the Eldora Ski Area turnoff to go to the Hessie Trailhead, about a mile west of the little village of Eldora. It is the access point for several lake hikes of varying length: Lost, Woodland, Skyscraper, King, Betty, Bob, Diamond, Devil’s Thumb, Jasper and Storm lakes. You can also fish Middle Boulder Creek on the way. If you choose to drive past Hessie, on the very rough 4th of July road, you can start at the 4th of July campground trailhead. You must arrive early on weekends to get a parking spot as it is the primary access for climbing the twin peaks of South and North Arapaho, both of which are over 13,500 feet. You can also access Diamond Lake, or hike up to scenic Arapaho Pass if you aren’t a peak bagger. If you don’t feel like driving to Nederland, there is excellent bus service 12 hours per day, seven days per week from the Boulder-Denver area. You can also connect with the weekend hikers shuttle to the very popular Hessie Trailhead at the Park-n-Ride. This will save you the hassle of trying park, as most of the spots are usually gone by 7:30 or 8 a.m. on summer weekends. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes. The next closest recreation areas are Mud Lake and Caribou Ranch Boulder County Open Space, 2 miles north of town. Mud Lake is great for families with small children and features a nice picnic area and

two short, hilly 1 mile trails. Caribou Ranch is closed from April to July to protect migratory birds and calving elk, but has a historic homestead and mine, and longer trails around a pretty meadow and aspen groves. A couple of miles south of Nederland is the West Magnolia Road area that is a mountain-biker paradise. There is a spaghetti network of trails for bikers of all abilities. Beginners and families can enjoy the lightly used forest campground roads, especially the 355, A through E series. The less challenging mountain biking trails are west of the Peak to Peak highway at several trailheads throughout the

campground area. The more challenging, advanced mountain biker trails are east of the Peak to Peak and are called the Dot trails. Road bikers frequently bike on the Peak to Peak highway if they are very fit. Going south from Ned on the Peak to Peak is much easier than traveling steeply uphill to the north. An easy 10-mile round trip ride is out to the village of Eldora and back. Adding on the climb to the Eldora Ski Area will get your heart pumping. The trails can also be hiked at West Magnolia. Five miles south of Ned is Rollinsville, the historical railroad gateway to the East Portal/Moffat Tunnel Trailhead, where there are more All photos courtesy scenic lake trails, 5 miles down the gravel of Alan Apt road. The challenging Heart Lake route, the easy Crater Lake option, and the moderate Forest Lakes trails in the James Peak Wilderness Area. Mountain bikers can enjoy the former railroad route, Rollins Pass, or the Mammoth Gulch route. Rollins Pass goes all the way over the Continental Divide to Winter Park, if you really want to challenge yourself. A little south of Rollinsville are the rolling foothills trails of scenic Golden Gate Canyon State

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Outdoor Cinemas

Thanks to inflatable movie screens and portable projectors, outdoor cinemas are just about everywhere these days. Just make sure to double check the website as to what you can and cannot bring to the show. Film on the Rocks Red Rocks Amphitheater May–September 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison denverfilm.org. The crème de la crème of outdoor moviegoing belongs to the Denver Film Society, and they know how to put on one hell of a show. This year, Film on the Rocks is screening nine movies at Red Rocks, and the offerings run the gamut from cult classics to blockbuster

1750 13th St., Boulder boulderoutdoorcinema. com Boulder’s Outdoor Cinema has been a summer staple since 1995. Featuring weekly movies with a focus on pop contemporary classics with pre-show activities, music and plenty of food. Check the website regularly for updates to movie showings. June 11: ET: The Extra Terrestrial July 17: The Big Lebowski entertainment, including arguably the greatest film of all time, Citizen Kane. Both Citizen Kane and Red Rocks are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year — Citizen Kane debuted on May 1, 1941 and Red Rocks Amphitheater officially opened on June 15 — and if you’ve never seen this pillar of cinema, or have yet to experience a movie under the Colorado stars, start here. Kane will screen on 35mm — that in itself is cause for travel — various heads of state will deliver a keynote address and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra will perform beforehand. That’s a whole lot of Coloradoness packed into one fantastic evening. A word to wise: if you have yet to accept Colorado’s embrace of marijuana as a form of recreation, or just plain hate the smell, Red Rocks might not be your cup of tea — particularly the Memorial Day screening of The Big Lebowski. Considered yourself warned. Each movie will be preceded by a musical act. May 23: Grease sing-a-long May 30: The Big Lebowski June 15: Citizen Kane June 20: Ferris Bueller’s Day off July 11: The Sandlot July 25: Labyrinth Aug. 23: Deadpool Sept. 6: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Boulder Outdoor Cinema Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art June–August Boulder Weekly

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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre June–July 4655 W. 37th Ave., Denver historicelitchtheatre.

org/films/ “To not see Elitch’s is to not see Denver” boasts the website, and we’re inclined to agree. The series is short, just four showings across two months, but the location is lovely and all proceeds from concession sales go to restoring the historic theatre — so leave that picnic basket at home. Admission is $5 per person and children under 6 get in free. June 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark June 24: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure July 8: Jaws July 22: Hairspray (2007 musical) Monday Movie Madness Infinity Park at Glendale June–August 950 S. Birch St., Denver infinityparkatglendale.com Don’t worry about admission costs — all the movies are free and the screen is huge. Bring some FILMS continued on page 36


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friends, some food and a blanket. June 13: Star Wars: The Force Awakens June 27: The Goonies July 11: Mamma Mia! July 25: Mrs. Doubtfire August 8: Aladdin

Drive-Ins

Just because you want to see a movie under the stars doesn’t mean that you have to sit outside. Why not load the whole gang into the station wagon and catch a double feature at the local drive-in?

88 Drive-In Theater 8780 Rosemary St., Commerce City 88drivein.com Its $8 a person, children under 12 free. Opens at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and shows three current releases nightly. The snack bar serves pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, candy and soda. Mesa Drive-In 2625 Santa Fe Drive, Pueblo mesadrive-in.com Opening in 1951, The Mesa Drive-In has three screens, each showing two movies a night. Tickets at $8.50 for adults, free for children under 12 and all shows begin at dusk. Tru Vu Drive In Theater 1001 CO-92, Delta Current release double features every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $8 for anyone over 12, free for those younger. Cash only. The Star Drive-In Theatre 600 E. Miami Road, Montrose stardrivein.com Just like the rest, only this one sports a “Back to the ’60s Nite” classic car show on June 4.

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Chautauqua Silent Film Series Chautauqua Auditorium June–August 900 Baseline Road, Boulder chautauqua.com/events/film Not all of Colorado’s summer cinematic offerings are al fresco. Chautauqua’s Silent Film Series is held in their gigantic wooden auditorium. However, Chautauqua is a historic landmark — the only Chautauqua west of the Mississippi River that is still in continuing unbroken operation since the Chautauqua heyday of the 1920s — and it’s the perfect venue to dive into cinema’s past, namely, silent movies. Live musical accompaniment is a key component to silent film, and Mont Alto will be on hand for three of the shows, the Silent Film Trio will lend at hand with The Big Parade and ace silent film pianist Hank Troy will tickle the ivories for five of them.

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Telluride Film Festival Sept. 2-5, Telluride Skiing, bluegrass and now films. Telluride has become a year-round destination for indoor and outdoor fun. If you’re looking for another reason to go to Telluride, the 43rd annual Telluride Film Festival could be your excuse. Like every year, the lineup is hush-hush. Festival organizers keep the list of titles secret until opening day, making this one of the most anticipated, exciting film festivals of the season. See telluridefilmfestival.org or call 510-665-9494 for more details. Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film Sept. 15-18, Breckenridge, 970-453-6200 breckfilmfest.com Ah, beautiful Breckenridge. Did you really need another reason to call us into the mountains? Capturing both the grand and the intimate, this is quite possibly a perfect film festival. For information on movies as they are announced, as well as tickets and lodging info, check out or call. Boulder Weekly

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May 28 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic — Watch or compete as bikers race the train to Silverton. 7 a.m. Durango to Silverton, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com. Through May 30.

Taste of Louisville 5K/12K — At 8 a.m. runners will run through Historic Main Street, Louisville, right through all the action of the Taste of Louisville, and continue on some of the most beautiful trails in Louisville and Boulder County. Race starts at 8 a.m. Main Street and E. Lafayette Street, Louisville, tastehalf.com.

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Run the Rockies — Half-marathon starts at 8 a.m., road 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. Frisco Recreation Building, Third Street and Main Street, Frisco, 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com.

Boulder Sprint Triathalon — 0.5 mile swim, 17.2-mile bike race, and 3.1-mile run. Race starts at 7 a.m. at Boulder Resevoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, for more information and registration go to ironman.com.

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Ironman 70.3 Boulder — 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike race, and 26.2-mile run. Race starts at 7 a.m. at Boulder Resevoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, for more information and registration go to ironman.com.

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Bolder Boulder 10K — America’s favorite 10K race creates a full day of fun for all, from walkers to elite athletes. Races finish at CU’s Folsom Field. Pro Wheelchair wave kicks off at 6:55 a.m. with elite men’s race expected to finish at the stadium around 11:30 a.m. For information go to bolderboulder.com.

June 12 Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run — The first leg of the Triple Crown of Running series. Race starts at 7 a.m. Garden of the Gods, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, gardentenmile.com.

Valor Marathon — Watch or participate in the Valor Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5M Run/Walk, or 1M Family Run. Race starts 8 a.m. Vail Village, Town of Vail, Vail, 970-445-7076.

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Aspen Gran Fondo — The Aspen Gran Fondo, is an epic 50-mile group bike ride in Aspen. The route will have something for everyone with its steep climbs and rolling hills, flat sections and gorgeous scenery. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Start is at Paepcke Park, E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, aspenrecreation.com.

Mt. Evans Ascent Race — A foot race to the top of Mount Evans. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. Echo Lake, Highway 103, Idaho Springs, racingunderground.com.

Saddle up for the Aspen Gran Fondo, a 50-mile group bike ride through the beautiful mountains in Aspen.

Fire Hydrant 5K and Pet Expo — Support the Larimer Humane Society with this dog-friendly 5K fun-run. 5K run or walk. 8 a.m. Edora Park, 1420 E. Stuart St., Fort Collins, 970-530-2945.

2016 Pinewood Springs Spring Runoff — This 5K starts at 9 a.m., with registration an hour before at 8 a.m., as part of the Lyons Outdoor Games. Pinewood Springs Fire Station, 61 Kiowa Road, Lyons, lyonsoutdoorgames.com. Longmont Kids-Only Triathlon and Try-a-Tri — A beginners’ triathlon in partnership with the Longmont Triathlon. Kids-only race followed by the Try-a-Tri super sprint race. 7:45 a.m. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont, 303651-8406. American Heart Association Heart Walk — Join thousands as they walk for heart and stroke awareness. 5K and 1 mile distances. 7:30 a.m. Denver Performing Arts Complex 1101 13th St., Denver, 866-430-9255.

Buena Vista Bike Fest — Road rides of various distances including a century and metric century. 7 a.m. For more information contact chris@emakerssoc.com.

June 5 36th Longmont Triathlon — Join us for the longest continuous running triathlon in Colorado History! The first wave will begin at 7 a.m. 525-yard swim; 12-mile bike; 5K run. 7 a.m. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont, 303-651-8406. Barks & Belts 5K — Registration: 7:30 a.m, Race Starts: 9 a.m., Bergen Village, Evergreen, barksandbelts5k.org. Steamboat Marathon & Half Marathon. 7:30 a.m. Routt County Courthouse, 522 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880, steamboatchamber.com.

REVEL Rockies Marathon and Half-Marathon — It’s all downhill in this Evergreen to Morrison marathon or half-marathon. Full Marathon course is Squa Pass Road to Bandimere Speedway, start 6 a.m. at Squaw Pass Road near the old Echo Mountain Ski Resort; Half-Marathon course is Evergreen to Bandimere Speedway, start 6:30 a.m. at Lewis Ridge Road and Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, runrevel.com/rdv.

June 13 Steamboat Bike Week — Group rides and clinics offer the chance to meet fellow cyclists and enjoy a day in the Colorado sun. Various venues across Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880, steamboatchamber.com. Through June 19.

June 18 G’Knight Ride — 13- and 12-mile cruiser bike rides on greenways through Longmont, kids festival (2-10 p.m.),

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June 19 Father’s Day5K — Celebrate Father’s Day with proof that you can keep up with your kids. 5K run or walk. Registration 7 a.m., race starts at 8:30 a.m. Old Town Fort Collins, 970-221-6655. Estes Park Marathon — Participate in a full, half, team relay or 10K. Estes Park High School, 660 Community Drive, Estes Park, 970-214-4128 or epmarathon.org. Bicycle Tour of Colorado — Cross the state on two wheels starting and ending in Montrose while riding the 359 mile-long Montrose/Telluride loop. Go to bicycletourcolorado.com for details. Through June 25.

June 20 Big Gay 5K — Walk or run this 5K as part of Denver’s PrideFest in support of queer, open and equal rights. 5K run. 10 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Ave. and Colfax, Denver, 303-733-7743.

June 23 Crested Butte Bike Week — Experience the birthplace of mountain biking and ride miles and miles of singletrack with the oldest mountain bike festival in the world. Crested Butte, cbbikeweek.com. Through June 26.

July 4 Firecracker 4K/4 Mile — Known for its laid back atmosphere, super comfy event shirts, amazing crawfish boil, free Pabst, and the Red, White, and Blue Snow Party with a Slip’N Slide finish line. Day of registration starts at 6 a.m. Run starts at 8 a.m. Erie Community Park, Erie, coloradofirecrackerrun.com. Mt. Evans Freedom Run 5K — Support Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice, an essential mountain area resource. 8 a.m. Evergreen Middle School, 2059 Hiwan Drive, Evergreen, 303-674-6400.

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July 8 Roger’s River Run 5K — This 5K is part of the Rhythm on the River Festival. This year is flipped so you can glow at night. The race starts at 7:30 p.m. Registration happens at 5 p.m.; Race starts at 7:30 p.m. Roger’s Grove Park, Boston Street and Hover Street, Longmont, 303-776-6050.

July 9 Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour — A 120-mile bike ride with more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain, from Evergreen to Avon. Go both ways for the heart-pounding Double Triple Bypass, with free bag drop in Loveland and special prizes. Start between 5 and 7 a.m. Day 1 Start: Bergen Park, Evergreen, Day 1 Finish: Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, triplebypass.org. Through July 10. LG Triathlon and LG Kid’s Triathlon — The LG TRI is a Sprint Triathlon consisting of a 500-yard pool swim, followed by a 12-mile bike leg and ending with a 5K run. The LG Kids TRI event will be divided into three age groups: 6 to 7 year olds, 8 to 10 year olds, and 11 to 13 year olds. All groups will use the same course, but the older kids will do extra laps that result in longer distances. Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, 1700 Bull Pasture Road, Eagle, lgtri.com.

July 10 Boulder Peak Triathalon — 1.5K swim, 42K bike race, and 10K run. Race starts at 7:05 a.m. at Boulder Resevoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, for more information and registration go to boulderpeaktri.com. SPORTS continued on page 40

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July 30

Louisville Spaghetti Open Golf Tournament — Tour the new Coal Creek Golf Course in this annual tournament. 7:30 a.m. Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-666-5747.

Enduro World Series Mountain Bike Race — See the only U.S. stop for the Enduro World Series. Various locations, Aspen/ Snowmass, bigmountainenduro.com. Through July 31.

July 16

Rocky Mountain Half Marathon — Part of the National Park Half Marathon Series, designed to leave you with the energy to enjoy the park. Race begins at 6 a.m. The race will begin on the Lake Estes Trail around Community Drive, Estes Park, 949-295-3302.

Aspen Valley Marathon — Join in this Boston Marathon qualifier, or try your feet at a half-marathon or the 5K. 6 a.m. Wagner Park, S. Mill Street, Aspen, aspenvalleymarathon.com. Third Annual Frisco Triathlon — 3K Stand-Up Paddleboard, 15K Mountain Bike, 5K Trail Running. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. at Frisco Marina, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, 970-668-5276, ext. 3057.

July17 Barr Trail Mountain Race — 12.6 miles ascending from 6,570 feet in elevation up Barr Trail to Barr Camp at 10,200 feet in elevation then back down past the starting line just west of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. 7 a.m. Pikes Peak Cog Railway, 515 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, barrtrailmountainrace.com.

July 22 36th Annual Black Diamond Open Golf Tournament — Join for 18 holes of golf plus other competitions and prize. Checkin begins at 6:30 a.m., shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Indian Peaks Golf Course, 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, 303-666-9555.

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July 23 Bob Cook Mt. Evans Memorial Hill Climb — Join an iconic bicycle race that takes place on the highest paved road in the United States. It’s a 6,630-feet climb from an elevation of 7,500 feet all the way up to 14,130 feet. Race begins at 320 Chicago Creek Road in Idaho Springs, 303-9316455, bicyclerace.com. Courage Classic — Support the Colorado Childrens’ Hospital with this three-day cycling event starting and finishing at Copper Mountain. Copper Mountain Resort, 209 10 Mile Circle, Frisco, childrenscoloradofoundation.org/ courage-classic. Through July 24.

July 28 Colorado Freeride Festival — Mountain bikers battle for more than $45,000 in prize money. Trestle Bike Park, Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, coloradofreeridefestival.com. Through July 31.

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August 2 Lake Dillon Challenge Rowing Regatta — Check out the highest and most scenic regatta in North America, celebrating “green,” healthy recreational uses of the lake and environment, 2.5-mile or 6-mile courses, Frisco Bay Marina, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, 970-409-8435.

August 6 BEC Triathlon — 400-meter swim in the high altitude, open water of Nottingham Lake, 15K road bike heading west to Edwards and back to Avon; 5K run finishing in Nottingham Park. Race starts 8 a.m. Nottingham Park, 1 W. Benchmark Road, Avon, bectri.com. AUDI Power of Four Trail Race — A 50K ultra trail-running race that covers all four area mountains headlines with weekend that also includes a 22K trail run as well as a Vertical K race. The 50K and Vertical K are part of the U.S. Skyrunner Series. The races begin at the base of Aspen Mountain, 601 E. Dean St., Aspen, 970-925-1220. Through August 7. LAPS Canine 4K — Join this charity funrun for dogs, their owners, and dog lovers. 9:15 a.m. Frisco Historic Park Gazebo, 120 Main St., Frisco, 970-668-3230. Ironkids Boulder Fun Run — Distances vary by age bracket. Race starts at 8 a.m. at Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, for more information and registration go to ironman.com. Littleton Twilight Criterium — The 2016 Littleton Twilight Criterium is a bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic. Alamo Ave., Main Street, Downtown Littleton, littletonrocks.com/ event/criterium-2016. AUDI Power of Four Mountain Bike Race — This race combines single-track trails on all four local ski areas traversing from Snowmass to Aspen into one challenging course. Race starts at Snowmass Base Village at 8 a.m. Riders will finish with a descent down Aspen Mountain into Gondola Plaza, 970-925-1220.


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Ironman Boulder — 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike race and 26.2-mile run. Race starts at 7 a.m. at Boulder Resevoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, for more information and registration go to ironman.com.

Good Sam Bike Jam — Compete in one of Colorado’s most challenging centuries with 8,300 feet of climbing and a timed King/Queen of the Mountain competition or any of the six easier routes all the way down to a 3-mile flat route for the entire family. Start and finish is at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, 200 Exempla Circle, Lafayette, goodsambikejam.org.

August 9 Trans Rockies Run 6 — This stage race takes you on an epic journey from Buena Vista to Beaver Creek over six incredible days. 120 miles and 20,000 feet of climbing. Starts at 7 a.m. at Buena Vista Heritage Museum, 506 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 866-373-3376. Through August 14.

Golden Gran Fondo — Join in this classic bike race. The Golden Gran Fondo offers 20-mile, 63-mile and 90-mile races. For more info tinyurl.com/hwoa6gq.

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Evegreen Kids Triathalon — Ages 5-6 starts at 9 a.m. with a one-lap swim, 400-meter run, and .5-mile bike; Ages 7-8 starts at 9:15 a.m. with two-lap swim, .5mile run, and 1-mile bike; Ages 9-10 start at 9:30 a.m. with a four-lap swim, 1-mile

August 13 Red Rocks Century — Join the toughest and most scenic of the Colorado Front Range cycling events. Choose from four great rides to make your day as challenging as you want! Go big with the full 100-mile century, or go with one of the other options; the 62 mile metric century, or the 33 mile Challenge ride. Morrison, redrockscentury.com. Aspen Backcountry Marathon — This full marathon is run almost exclusively on dirt trails. The race is open to individuals and relay teams. 6 a.m. near Rio Grande Park near downtown Aspen, aspenbackcountrymarathon.com.

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August 20 Pikes Peak Ascent — The second leg of the Triple Crown of Running Series. 13.32-miles long and gains 7,815 feet in elevation. 7 a.m. Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, 719-4732625, pikespeakmarathon.org, Enduro-X Mountain Bike Race — See one of the longest Enduro courses in the world, featuring single-track descents over 2,000 vertical feet per stage. Steamboat Springs Resort, 2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, enduro-xrace.com. Through August 21.

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Monday, May 30

The Blue Canyon Boys. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.

Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest and Barbeque featuring The Drunken Hearts, Mollie O’Brien & The Hamkickers, Moors & McCumber, A.J. Fullerton. Noon. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.

Chrisette Michele. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

Pete Pidgeon & Arcoda (1 p.m.), Hazel Miller (5:30 p.m.). Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Lettuce. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Tuesday, May 31

Terry Jo Jenkins CD Release Party. 7 p.m .Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Saturday, June 11

M83 with Bob Moses. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Paula Poundstone. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

Wednesday, June 1

Euforquestra. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

Dotsero. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Wednesday Night Blues featuring The Jeff James Project. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

A$AP Ferg & Tory Lanez. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

The Disco Biscuits. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Through June 4.

Pat Benatar, heads to the Paramount Theatre to rock the stage Tuesday, June 14

Bryson Tiller. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Thursday, June 2

Beth Preston Album Release. 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Chromeo & Jamie XX with Four Tet, What So Not. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Friday, June 3

Musketeer Gripweed. 5:30 p.m. Downtown Summer Concert Series, Fourth Avenue and Kimback Street, Longmont, 303-651-8484. Twiddle. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Banshee Tree. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Hogback Blues Band. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Saturday, June 4

Second Acts. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. An Evening With Kimock. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Willis Alan Ramsey. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Sunday, June 5

Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis with Raz Simone. 8 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700. Katchafire & Mystic Roots. 8:30 p.m. Twiddle. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Dixie Leadfoot & The Chrome Struts. 7 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Barenaked Ladies. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Big Head Todd And The Monsters. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720865-2494. Brewgrass. S. Pearl Street Festival. Noon. 1200 S. Pearl St., Denver.

Sunday, June 12

Gregory Porter with Venus Cruz. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

Monday, June 6

The Wendy Woo Band. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Tuesday, June 7

Sam Beam (of Iron & Wine) & Jesca Hoop with Marlon Williams. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. The Lumineers with Soak. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through June 8.

Wednesday, June 8

The Railsplitters. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Ziggy Marley Live! 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Wednesday Night Blues featuring Delta Sonics. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Thursday, June 9

Ziggy Marley on Tour. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Ladies Night featuring the Movers & The Shakers. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Brit Floyd. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Little River Band. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

Monday, June 13

Boulder Big Band. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Tuesday, June 14

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: We Live For Love Tour. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Steely Dan with Steve Winwood. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Wednesday, June 15

That Eighties Band. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Caravan Palace with Mikey Thunder. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Colorado Sound Presents Dave Rawlings Machine. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.

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Friday, June 10

Jazzebel. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Trevor Hall with Jon Wayne & The Pain. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

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Igor & The Red Elvises. 8 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Dovotchka with The Colorado Symphony Orchestra featuring Ozomatli, Josh Blue. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.


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Friday, June 17

Chuck Lamb Trio. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. The Samples. 5:30 p.m. Downtown Summer Concert Series, Fourth Avenue and Kimback Street, Longmont, 303-651-8484. Leo Kotte & Keller Williams. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Gordon Lightfoot. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Gramatik with Hippie Sabotage, Sweater Beats, The Geek X VRV, Probcause. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Saturday, June 18

Max Wagner. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

COLORADO MUSIC FEST, Various times, Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Thursday, June 30 Opening Night: Narratives of Heroism. 7:30 p.m. Friday July 1 So Brooklyn, So Boulder, So Percussion. 7:30 p.m.

Blackalicious with Special Guests. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

Saturday, July 2 Young People’s Concert: Machines and Dreams! 10 a.m.

Odesza with Rufus Du Sol. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Sunday, July 3 Patriotism &Pops — Red, White & Brass. 4 p.m.

Blue Moon Bluegrass Band “Top of the Hill” Faculty Concert Series. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Sunday, June 19

Snow Tha Product. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

Thursday, July 7 Boulder Brahms — Part I. 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 Boulder Brahms — Part II. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Family Fun Concert. 3 p.m.

Gladys Knight. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Bob Dylan and His Band with Mavis Staples. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Monday, June 20

Super Magick. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Tuesday, June 21

Neil Finn with Special Guests. 6:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Hinder (acoustic) with Like A Storm & Brad Ray. 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Slipknot with Marilyn Mason, of Mice And Men. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Wednesday, June 22

Zyzzyx. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Neil Finn with Special Guests. 6:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Sia at Seriesfest. 8:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Thursday, June 23

Dan Navarro. 7:30 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Tuesday, June 28 Courtesy of the Colorado Music Festival

The Tragedy of Carmen. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 The Rite of Spring Deconstructed. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 31 Family Fun Concert. 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31 Bach to Lash: 4 Centuries, 4 Masterpieces. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 14 Brahms and Bernstein. 7:30 p.m.

Miranda Sings. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Brand New, Modest Mouse. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Tuesday, July 19 Italian Influences. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 24 Mozart’s Summer of the Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Mash-Up: An Evening with DJ Spooky. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28 From Prague to Warsaw to Bucharest! 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2 Mash-Up: Colorado’s Own Paper Bird. 7:30 p.m.

Sweet B & Her Moonshine Gang. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800.

Thursday, August 4 The Song of the Earth. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 30

Saturday, August 6 Olga Kern and Music for Five! 7:30 p.m.

Zeds Dead with Tchami, Lil Dicky, Rezz, Pusher. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Sunday, August 7 Olga Kern Performs Beethoven! 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 1

Friday, June 24

Joe Diamo Combo. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Hamilton Loomis with Stone Soup. 7 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384. My Blue Sky Allman Brothers Tribute. 5:30 p.m. South End Block Party, Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont. The Growlers. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Widespread Panic. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through June 25. The Lark And The Loon. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Saturday, June 25

Widespread Panic. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Dick Weissman. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Art Lande and the Bo/Girl Band and Funko Moderno. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Aspen Hourglass & KOA. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

Dark Star Orchestra. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Janet Jackson: Unbreakable World Tour. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Beats Antique with Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set), Alex and Allyson Grey, That 1 Guy. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Saturday, July 2

Espresso! Gypsy Jazz. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Dumpstaphunk & Eric Krasno Band. 11 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Selena Gomez. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Umphrey’s McGee with Zappa Plays Zappa, Sinkane. 5:45 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through July 3.

Sunday, July 3

Sunday, June 26

Lita Ford, The Babys, The Sweet. 6 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

Monday, June 27

Face. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Sublime With Rome with Tribal Seeds, Hieroglyphics, New Kingston. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

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Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals with City And Color. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Hazel Miller Band. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

Sunday, July 17 Inspired by Bach. 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 22 Russian Passions. 7:30 p.m.

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.

Wednesday, June 29

Friday, July 15. 21st Century Virtuosos: Joshua Roman and Orion Weiss in Concert. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 21 Russian Passions. 7:30 p.m.

Blitzen Trapper with Special Guests. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

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Tom Hamilton’s American Babies & Friends featuring Marco Benevento & Oteil Burbridge with Midnight North. 11 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Super Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute band, with fireworks). 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

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Monday, July 4

Xavier Rudd with Special Guests. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Firefall (with fireworks). 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. The Fever. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Tuesday, July 5

Flight Of The Conchords. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Electric Hot Tuna with Michelle Malone. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

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Blues Traveler with Thompson Square, Uncle Kracker, Sam Palladio. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force with Atomga. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. The Rockstar Energy Drink Taste Of Chaos Tour featuring Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Sunday, July 10

The Fenix Tour: Nicky Jam. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Trinity Demask. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Saturday, July 9

Wash Park. 6:30 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall Concert Series, 1810 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722. Tom Weiser Jazz Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Guster. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Saturday, July 16

case/lang/veirs (Neko Case, k.d. lang, Laura Veirs). 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Friday, July 8

Jake Shimabukuro with Rapidgrass Quintet. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Friday, July 15

The String Cheese Incident with Special Guests. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through July 17.

Megan Metheney & Rebekah West’s Les Audides with Guest Rim Of The Well. 8 p.m. Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

The B-52s. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

Global Dance Festival — with Above And Beyond, DJ Snake, Knife Party, Boombox Cartel, Brillz, Cash Cash, Ephwurd, Terravita, Tritonal, TroyBoi. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through July 10.

Galactic, Boombox with Pimps Of Time. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Streetlight Manifesto with Kemuri, Dan Potthast. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

Swimm. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

Rocky Mountain Jewgrass. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800.

Azra Brooks. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Chris Tomlin Presents Worship Night In America. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

The Hip Abduction with Special Guests. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

Wednesday, July 6

Quemando. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

Thursday, July 14

Face. 6:30 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall Concert Series, 1810 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722. Bill McCrossen. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. One Flew West. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

The Samples. 8 p.m. Brighton Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton, 303-655-2026

Monday, July 11

Shayne Bradley. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Rusted Root, Toad The Wet Sprocket. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Adele. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Through July 17.

Sunday, July 17

Tuesday, July 12

Sting and Peter Gabriel. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Twenty One Pilots. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through July 13.

The Robert Cray Band with Special Guests The Delta Sonics. 7 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

Monday, July 18

Jacob Larson. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Wednesday, July 13

Wandering Natives. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

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Diana Ross. 7:30 p.m. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St., Denver, 720-865-4220.

Dave Faulker Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Eagles Of Death Metal. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

Steven Tyler. 8 p.m. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St., Denver, 720-865-4220.

Joe Bonamassa. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Greensky Bluegrass with Leftover Salmon. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Wednesday, July 20

Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Players. 11 a.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Judge Roughneck. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. An Evening With They Might Be Giants. 7 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Portugal. The Man with Glass Animals. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Thursday, July 21

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Boz Scaggs. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Chris Botti & Joshua Bell with The Colorado Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Jonny Lang. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Friday, July 22

Monday, July 25

Greensky Bluegrass. 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Marc Cohn’s 25th Anniversary Show featuring Special Guests The Blind Boys of Alabama. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.

José González with Paper Bird. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Hillsong United with Lauren Daigle. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Mojomama. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Tuesday, July 26

The Motet with Medeski Martin & Wood, Vulfpeck. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Killer Queen. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Saturday, July 23

Wednesday, July 27

The Nacho Men. 6:30 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall Concert Series, 1810 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

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Sunday, July 24

Halsey with Oh Wonder. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Split Lip Rayfield (bluegrass, country and metal). 5:30 p.m. Downtown Summer Concert Series, Fourth Avenue and Kimback Street, Longmont, 303-651-8484.

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Marc Cohn’s 25th Anniversary Show featuring Special Guests The Blind Boys of Alabama. 7 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

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Summer Scene Concerts Dolly Parton. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. The Deltaz. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800.

Thursday, July 28

Wednesday, August 3

The Wendy Woo Band. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Roma Ransom. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800.

The Avett Brothers with J Mascis. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Thursday, August 4

Friday, July 29

Hard Red Rocks. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Kian ‘N’ JC: Don’t Try This At Home with Special Guests. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Chris Isaak. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Friday, August 5

Tedeschi Trucks Band with Los Lobos, North Mississippi Allstars. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Saturday, August 6

Loudon Wainwright & Iris Dement. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-7867030.

Slightly Stoopid with Soja, Zion I, The Grouch & Eligh. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Reverend Horton Heat. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Sunday, August 7

Culture Club. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.

“Weird Al” Yankovic. 7 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

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Indigo Girls with Great Caesar. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. The Mavericks with Special Guest JD McPherson. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Split Lip Rayfield with Andy Palmer. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. The Avett Brothers with Gary Clark Jr. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Saturday, July 30

Thumpin. 6:30 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall Concert Series, 1810 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722. The Avett Brothers with J Mascis. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Robert Earl Keen. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Sunday, July 31

Shawn Mendes with James TW. 7:30 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700. Travis Tritt. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. The National with Real Estate. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. The Psychedelic Furs and The Church. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Monday, August 1

Ryan Bingham with The Americans. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Martin Sexton. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Girls On Top! 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Tuesday, August 2

LCD Soundsystem. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through August 3.

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Summer Scene Concerts continued from page 47 Wikimedia Commons Michael Franti & Spearhead with Zella Day. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Asleep At The Wheel with Special Guest Hot Club of Cowtown. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Old Crow Medicine Show, Brandi Carlile with Secret Sisters. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Fall in love (all over again) with the unmistakable sound of Chris Isaak’s voice when he stops by the Denver Botanic Garden on Aug. 4.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200

Monday, August 8

Monday, August 15

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Hot Tomatoes. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Johanna Winkel. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin with Alter Bridge, Saint Asonia. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Soul School. 6:30 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall Concert Series, 1810 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Flogging Molly with Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Chuck Ragan. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Tuesday, August 9

Keb’ Mo’. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Julion Alvarez Y Su Norteno Banda. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Tuesday, August 16

Melissa Etheridge. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

Jackson Browne. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Wednesday, August 31

Wednesday, August 24

Tame Impala with Mac DeMarco. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

5 Seconds Of Summer. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Thursday, September 1

YES: The Album Series. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.

Dirty Heads with Kongos, The Expendables. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Wednesday, August 17

Thursday, August 25

Marcus King Band with Special Guests. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.

Ryan Adams with Kurt Vile & The Violators. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Eric Church. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Friday, August 19

Friday, August 26

Pokey LaFarge with Special Guests. 5:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Grace Potter with Lake Street Drive. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

1964 The Tribute. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Keb’ Mo’ Band. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

Saturday, August 20

Saturday, August 27

Wednesday, August 10

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Eric Church. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Thursday, August 11

Trampled By Turtles with Lord Huron. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Friday, August 12

David Grisman Sextet. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

Saturday, August 13

Daddyblue. 6:30 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall Concert Series, 1810 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722. Band Of Horses. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Blues & Brews , Felonius Smith, Clay Kirkland Band and more, 1 p.m. 1200 S. Pearl St., Denver.

Sunday, August 14

WAR, Los Lonely Boys. 7 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.

Josh Groban. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

67th Annual Harmony Festival. 6 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Journey, Doobie Brothers with Special Guest Dave Mason. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Yonder Mountain String Band & Drive-By Truckers with Preservation Hall Band. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Sunday, August 21

Reggae On The Rocks. 2 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Sunday, August 28

Michael McDonald. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. The Head And The Heart. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Coldplay. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Gin Blossoms with Special Guest Tonic. 7 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Nathan Rateliff & The Night Sweats with Shovels And Rope. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Pikzil. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Styx and The Colorado Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Tuesday, August 30

Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 W. Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

Tunisia Band. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.

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Monday, August 29

MY2K Tour featuring 98 Degrees with Ryan Cabrera, Cream, O-Town. 7:30 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700.

Monday, August 22

Gov’t Mule & moe. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cheap Trick. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

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George Benson. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Colin Hay and The Milk Cartoon Kids. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Mac DeMarco. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Chainsmokers with CLN, Herobust, San Holo, Shaun Frank, Tep N. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Friday, September 2

Atmosphere. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Saturday, September 3

Mad Decent Block Party with 4B, Alison Wonderland, Ape Drums, D.R.A.M., Diplo, Galantis, Mija. 3 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Sunday, September 4

Foreigner. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Gregory Alan Isakov with Ani DiFranco, Shook Twins. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.

Monday, September 5

Dotsero. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Sammy Hagar And The Circle with Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.


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Summer Scene Front Range Summer Picks Martha Russo: coalescere. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 2750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org. Through June 12 This show brings together 25 years of work by the sculptor and installation artist Martha Russo. The artist’s first solo museum exhibition, coalescere will explore the progression of Russo’s work, highlighting sculptural pieces created over the course of her artistic practice as well as a series of new works and largescale, site-specific installations.

Friday May 27

Iluminar Aerial presents Long Lost — This show is a professional aerial dance production that will take you on a journey of life, love and tragedy on the high seas. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845, iluminaraerial.com. Through May 29.

Saturday, May 28

Boulder Creek Fest — Boulder’s premiere outdoor festival returns to the side of the creek, complete with activities, entertainment and a duck race. Boulder Creek/Downtown, Boulder, 303-449-3137. Through May 30. Brighton Blues Blast — A free outdoor blues concert featuring Michael Hornbuckle Band, Lionel Young Band, Felonious Smith Band, Bumkin, Papa Juke, Eef, The Delta Sonics. Noon. Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton, 303-655-2140.

Sunday, May 29

Yoga Rocks the Park — Get your downward dog on, then stick around for food, drink and live music. Kid’s camp for children ages 5 to 10. 8 a.m. Sunken Gardens Park, Speer and 11th, Denver. For more information see yogarocksthepark.com. Through September 18.

Friday, June 3

Denver Children’s Museum Birthday Bash — Join in this adults-only fundraiser event with food, music, prizes and more. 6 p.m. Denver Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, 303-433-7444. Lyons Outdoor Games — Enjoy a premier Colorado outdoor lifestyle, adventure sport and music festival. Bohn Park, 219 Second Ave., Lyons, lyonsoutdoorgames.com. Through June 4.

Saturday, June 4

Poudre Riverfest — Poudre RiverFest is a free,

family-friendly festival with bird banding, nature walks, hands-on service projects, a scavenger hunt, kids’ activities, exhibitors, food, a New Belgium beer garden and live music from Justin Roth, Grant Farm and Mama Lenny and the Remedy, all focused around conserving the Poudre River. Legacy Park, 300 Woodlawn Drive, Fort Collins, 970-482-1707, ext. 21. Golden Super Cruise — Check out classic cars as they line up or roll out all along the open road. South Golden Road, Golden, 303-968-7536. Burning Can Beer Fest— Join Oskar Blues and dozens of local breweries for its annual Burning Can Beer Fest, featuring music, sports competitions and, of course, beer. 10 a.m. Bohn Park, 219 Second Ave., Lyons, 888-541-9753. Jam Out Hunger — Battle of the Bands. A charity concert supporting the Arvada Community Food Bank. Arvada Center Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Capital Hill People’s Fair — Celebrate Denver’s diverse urban community with a weekend of entertainment, events, activities and attractions. 10 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-830-1651. Through June 5. Denver Chalk Art Festival — See more than 200 artists turn the streets of Larimer Square into a museum of chalk art. 12 p.m. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St., Denver, 303-534-2367. Through June 5. A Taste of Louisville — Come and enjoy excellent food, served by our fine restaurants, arts and craft booths, kids’ entertainment and the Louis-Palooza, Boulder Weekly

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which features local bands performing at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. 9 a.m. Main St., Louisville, 303-666-5747.

Taste It Broomfield — Enjoy bite-sized dishes prepared by an all-star lineup of talent from dozens of local area restaurants serving up tasty attractions that reflect their signature style. Local breweries and wineries will offer tastings as well. 5 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-466-1775. Samsara — Zikr Dance Ensemble performs to the progressive art-rock music of Yes with incredible special effects. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845, zikrdance. com. Through June 5.

Saturday, June 5

OUT Boulder County Garden Party — Join Out Boulder County for a relaxing afternoon full of good food, great friends and two awards to honor local heroes in our LGBTQ Community. 4 p.m. RSVP for Location or check out outboulder.org, 303-499-5777.

Thursday, June 9

Taste of the West — Enjoy Jefferson County’s premiere culinary event with over 30 participating chefs and restaurants. 5 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Frontage Road, Golden, 303-399-5652. Longmont Art Guild Art Show — Join local artisans in this showcase and sale. 1 p.m. Barn A, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-678-6235. Through June 12.

Friday, June 10

Taste of Fort Collins — Enjoy the best of Fort Collins with food trucks, local beer and drink, arts and crafts vendors, a Kidz Zone and live music. Civic Center Park/Washington Park, 201 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, 887-FC-TASTE. Through June 12.


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The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826, the dairy.org.

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In 1992 when the Dairy’s founders finally saw their dream come to life, they “envisioned a community arts center where artists of all genres would create and inspire each other and the greater community. Today, this dream of shared art making is a thriving reality. The Dairy’s 42,000 square foot facility houses disciplines ranging from visual arts, theater, and film to dance and music.” Every night of the week at the Dairy offers something to stimulate your artistic nerve. Rotating gallery exhibits line the walls, the Boedecker Theater offers films and film talkback sessions you just won’t find anywhere else. Several amazing theater groups perform regularly in the Dairy’s multiple theater spaces. Music, comedy and dance are also consistent contributors to this vibrant art scene. With so much going on, we will have to leave the specific events and shows to you and your digital information retrieval device of choice. Visit the Dairy’s website for a full listing of this summer’s seemingly endless options.

Golden Music Festival — Sit on the rustic hillside amphitheater in Golden’s Clear Creek History Park for one of the region’s top live music festivals. 5 p.m. Clear Creek History Park, 1020 11th St., Golden, goldenmusicfestival.com. Through June 12.

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Friday, June 17

LoHi Music Festival — Warm up for summer at this local music fest featuring the Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) and more. 11 a.m. 2219 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, lohimusicfestival.com. Erie Brewfest — Get good food and beer at the Fourth Annual Erie Brewfest, with more than 20 food and beer vendors. 12 p.m. Briggs St., Historic Downtown Erie, Erie, 303-828-3440.

Sunday, June 12

Molly-Dharma Motorcycle Run — Join fellow enthusiasts in this ride benefitting local animal shelters. Registration starts 9 a.m. Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, molly-dharmarun.org. A Taste of Puerto Rico — Experience the spice and vigor of Caribbean cuisine. 11 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-667-4031.

Tuesday, June 14

A Taste of the Broncos — Enjoy food and drink on the restaurant tour featuring some of Denver’s most highly regarded chefs and their specialties. 6:30 p.m. Sports Authority Field, 1701 Bryant St., Denver, 720-258-3100.

Do at the Zoo — Graze on sample dishes from over 60 of the city’s finest restaurants and belly up to the watering hole for unlimited drinks featuring the region’s best wines and cocktails. 7 p.m. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, 720-337-1400. Denver Comic Con — Join the masked masses as fans, cosplayers, artists and writers come together to celebrate a love of all things comics. Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, denvercomicon.com. Through June 19. MarchFourth! — Louisville Street Faire. 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Louisville, 720-722-2044. Greek Festival — Come eat, drink and dance like a Greek. 11 a.m. Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4510 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, thegreekfestival.com. Through June 19.

Saturday, June 18

The Denver Art Festival — Check out some of the best art around at this free event. 10 a.m. Northfield at Stapleton, 8034 E. 49th Place, Denver, 303-330-8237. Through June 19. Off the Hook Arts SummerFest — Join Off the Hook Arts for classes, workshops, a community connections series, a music and ideas series and classical music concerts. Locations around Fort Collins and Boulder, 970-305-2261, offthehookarts.org/summerfestival-schedule/. Through July 2. Juneteenth Music Festival — Join hands to mark the ending of slavery and the beginning of African American independence in the United States with music and events. Parade starts 10 a.m. Five-

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Points, 25th Street, Denver, 720-505-3274. Denver PrideFest — Celebrate Denver’s diverse queer and open culture. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-733-7743. Through June 19. Fort Collins Beer Week — Join in the annual Fort Collins Beer Week, the “un-festival” celebrating Colorado’s strongest beer city. Various venues, Old Town, Fort Collins, 970-217-8786. Through June 26. Brewers’ Olympics — Kick off Fort Collins Beer Week with the outrageous competition that proves that drinking and competition go beer in hand. 12 p.m. Go West T-Shirt Co., 1725 Heath Parkway, Fort Collins, 970-217-8786. Barbecue, Blues & Brews! 11 a.m. McGuckin Hardware, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-444-7328. Cherry Blossom Festival — Experience the beauty of Japanese culture and the spring season. 11 a.m. Denver Buddhist Temple, 20th and Lawrence streets, Denver, cherryblossomdenver.org. Through June 19.

Sunday, June 19

Boulder Jewish Festival — Join in the festivities as Boulder explores Jewish culture with food, events and more. 11 a.m. Courthouse Lawn, Pearl Street Mall, 1300 Pearl St., Boulder, boulderjewishfestival.org.

Wednesday, June 22

SeriesFest — See the best new TV pilots from established and emerging content creators. SIE Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, seriesfest.com. Through June 26. FRONT RANGE continued on page 52


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Summer Picks Boulder County Farmers’ Markets, all summer long and then some

Boulder County is world famous for its commitment to the farm-to-table lifestyle. All summer long you can buy locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines at our county’s world-class farmers markets. And best of all you can meet the farmers that produced them. And when your not talking and buying great food and enjoying the people watching, you can stuff yourself on handcrafted baked goods or entire meals prepared by local chefs. This is the way we were meant to spend our leisure time don’t miss out.

Local, regional and national artists offer their finest works for display and sale at this day-long festival,

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excellent entertainment

Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on 13th St. between Canyon Blvd. and Arapahoe Ave. Through November 19.

and cuisine served by

Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., on 13th St. between Canyon Blvd. and Arapahoe Ave. Through October 5.

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Saturdays, 8a.m. to 1p.m. at the fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road. Through November 19.

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Saturday, June 25

Brighton Art in the Park — Enjoy food and entertainment while you scope out the work of local, regional and national artists. 10 a.m. Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St., Brighton. TEDx2015: Make + Believe — Join in the experience that connects curious minds to the ideas and actions shaping the future of the West and ultimately, the world. Doors: 10 a.m. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100. Westword Music Showcase — Hear many of the finalists for the Westword

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Music Awards, including Dillon Francis, Matt and Kim and over 100 other acts. 12 p.m. Various stages across the Golden Triangle, 1100 Acoma St., Denver, 303-296-7744. Climb4Life — Have fun climbing or hiking while raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research. 7 a.m. Boulder Rock Club, 2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder. Email julie@ herafoundation.org or call 303-501-0988 Kinetics Solstice Festival — Enjoy a day of music, food, beverages, kids’ recycled raft race, solstice swim, sun and the annual Kinetic Sculpture Race. 11 a.m. Union Reservoir, 0461 WCR 26, Longmont, 720-837-1577 or kineticists.org. Sand in the City — See Colorado’s premier sand castle building competition and showcase. 11 a.m. Ralston Park, W. 64th Avenue and Simms Street, Arvada, 303-424-0313. Through June 26.


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Colorado Shakespeare Festival, June 3 through August 7

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The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 1958 the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education and community engagement. This year’s offerings are no exception so come enjoy this Boulder tradition under the stars in the Mary Rippon outdoor theatre or indoors in the newly renovated University Theatre. For a full schedule and to buy tickets go to coloradoshakes.org. Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder, 303-492-8008.

JONNY LANG W/GUTHRIE BROWN

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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS AND THE CHURCH

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The Comedy of Errors, Mary Rippon Theatre (outdoors) Equivocation, University Theatre (indoors) Troilus and Cressida, Mary Rippon Theatre (outdoors) Cymbeline, University Theatre (indoors) Henry VI, Part 2, Mary Rippon Theatre (outdoors)

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THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS FEAT. KIM WILSON Longmont Pride — Enjoy music, food, games and more as we embrace the equality and diversity that makes us proud to be who we are. 2 p.m. Willow Farm Park, 901 S. Fordham St., Longmont, 303-499-5777. Nederland High Peaks Art Festival — Enjoy this juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts, live music and food booths. 10 a.m. Town Square, Nederland, highpeaksartfestival.com. Through June 26.

Thursday, June 30

Rocky Mountain Regional Pony of the Americas Show — Join in this competition and show featuring English and Western events, trail, games and more. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303678-6235. Through July 3.

Friday, July 1

Cherry Creek Arts Festival — Experience a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and

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performing arts. Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from Second to Third avenues, between Clayton and Steele streets. Through July 4. Independence Celebration — Join for old-time games, historic demonstrations, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. 5 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800.

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Boulder Arts and Jazz Festival — Three days of great music and events. Downtown Boulder, 1300 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-449-3774. Through July 4.

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Golden Super Cruise — Check out classic cars as they line up or roll out all along the open road. South Golden Road, Golden, 303-968-7536.

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JUNE 17 LEO KOTTKE & KELLER WILLIAMS

5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000, bdtstage.com. Why just eat dinner when you can have so much more? The Boulder Dinner Theatre combines great food with a well-respected troop of actors to create one of the area’s most entertaining theater venues.

25th Anniversary show featuring Special Guests The Blind Boys of Alabama

JULY 29 INDIGO GIRLS w/ Great Caesar

This classic story of a father longing for the son he lost and the son looking to rediscover the father that walked out on him is set to an Oscar- and Tony-nominated score. You don’t want to miss this innovative version of the show.

When Swing was King!, June 27 and 28

For all you Big Band lovers BDT will be the place to catch Paul Cosentino and the Boilermaker Jazz Band as they bring back the swing made famous by Benny Goodman.

a day early. Colorado National Golf Club, Highway 7, Erie, 303-926-1723.

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Celebrate 4th of July 2015 — Food, fun, fireworks and activities all afternoon and evening long. 4 p.m. Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, 303-666-9555.

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Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast — Enjoy sparkling lights for the season. 8:00 p.m. Folsom Field, University of Colorado, 2400 Colorado Ave., Boulder, 303-541-1928.

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SEPTEMBER 21 AN EVENING WITH PAT

METHENY w/ Antonio Sanchez, Linda Oh & Gwilym Simcock

SEPTEMBER 24 THE STEELDRIVERS w/ The Railsplitters

Golden Lion’s Club 4th of July Festival — An all-day party in Lions Park, complete with prizes, food, live music, beer, and free rides and face painting for the kids. Noon. Lions Park, 1300 10th St., Golden, 303-718-6507.

Wednesday, July 6

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2016 Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music Festival — Enjoy bluegrass, square dancing in a barn, and all the wonderful traditions steeped in old-timeyness. Parish Ranch, 15722 Parrish Road, Berthoud, thecroma.org. Through July 10.

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Festival — Join for Thursday night’s Opening Gala or later for the late night shimmy. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, The Daniels and Fisher Tower, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver, 303-293-0075. Through July 10.

Friday, July 8

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas — Louisville Street Faire. 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Louisville, 720-722-2044. Biergarten Festival — Experience beer, bratwurst, and German food, and more. 4 p.m. 17832 Highway 8, Morrision, 303-837-1146. Through July 10. Colorado Black Arts Festival — Watch three stages filled with jazz, blues, reggae, gospel, traditional African drum and dance. 10 a.m. City Park, 17th Avenue and Colorado Blvd., Denver, 888-363-1823 ext. 20. Through July 10. Colorado Irish Festival — Experience the largest Irish celebration in the Rocky Mountains with traditional Irish music performances and dancing, Irish drama and storytelling, crafts, games and food. Clement Park, 7306 Bowles Ave., Littleton, coloradoirishfestival.org. Through July 10.


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Rocky Mountain Regional Gay Rodeo — Experience thrills, spills and chills at the 32nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo. 5 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, Tickets available through crga.us. Through July 10. Rhythm on the River — Featuring music, art and education, local restaurants and breweries and so much more for all ages. Roger’s Grove Park, Boston Street and Hover Road, Longmont, 303-776-6050. Through July 9. Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour — Try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings and pair them with inspiring short films created by fans. 7:30 p.m. Valmont Disc Golf Park, 5084 Valmont Road, Boulder, 970-221-0524.

Saturday, July 9

Louisville Street Faire. 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Louisville, 720-722-2044. Longmont Songwriter’s Festival — Join local songwriters for this festival celebrating the power of the written note. 4 p.m. 300 Suns, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont, 720-442-8292.

Celebrating 5 years of cidering.

Saturday, July 23

Arvada On Tap — Drink great beer, chow good BBQ, and try your hand in a home brew competition. 12 p.m. Ralston Park, 11200 Ralston Road, Arvada, 720-898-3380.

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Thursday, July 28

Buffalo Bill Days — Celebrate the rootin’ tootin’ hero of the West with a parade, games and more. Golden, 303-278-9898. Through July 31.

Breckenridge Brewery Hootenany — Pig-pickin’, music-playing, footstomping, beer-drinking block party. 11 p.m. Breckenridge Brewery, 6775 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 800-328-6723.

Underground Music Showcase — Experience Denver’s premier indie music festival, with over 400 featured bands across 20 venues. South Broadway Area, Denver, theums.com. Through July 31.

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Friday, July 29

Samantha Fish — Louisville Street Faire. 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Louisville, 720-722-2044.

Saturday, July 16

Pearl Street Arts Fest — See all the pretty pictures under the sun right in the heart of Boulder. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Through July 17. Boulder Beer 37th Anniversary Celebration — Live music all day featuring The Goonies, the Al Capones and Half Raff and of course beer, beer, beer. 2800 Wilderness Place, Boulder, boulderbeer.com.

Wednesday, July 20

R.O.S.E International Doll & Teddy Bear Expo — Doll artists and collectors of all genres from all over the world come together. 9 a.m. Crown Plaza DIA Hotel & Convention Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave., Denver, rosedollshow.com. Through July 23.

Friday, July 22

The Elders — Louisville Street Faire. 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Louisville, 720-722-2044.

Friday, July 23

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers —

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Rockygrass — Come put your feet in the river and listen to some of the best pickin’ in the world as top bluegrass bands perform for three days. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 800-624-2422. Through July 31. Boulder County Fair — Ten days of events. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-6786235. Through August 7. Denver County Fair — Honor most of the fine traditions of America’s county fairs. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. Through July 31.

Saturday, July 30

SummerFest — An afternoon of hands-on activities designed to be nature-inspired, educational, and fun for all ages. 11 a.m. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Blvd., Boulder, 303-413-7222. Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — Celebrate Colorado’s rich Asian Pacific American heritage. Sloan’s Lake Park, 1700 N. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, 303-953-7277. Through July 31. FRONT RANGE continued on page 56

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Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest — Join in the celebration of Fort Collins birthday with its annual NewWestFest showcasing 250-plus arts, crafts, vendor and food booths, a Kid’s World area and carnival attractions. Downtown Fort Collins, 970-484-6500. Through August 14.

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Erie Air Fair — Check out the highflying action featuring vendors, static displays of various type of aircraft, helicopter rides, auto displays, music, food trucks, beer and wine garden. Erie Municipal Air Field, 395 Airport Road, Erie, 303-664-0633.

Friday, August 5

Junior Brown — Louisville Street Faire. 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Louisville, 720-722-2044. ARISE Music Festival — Music, yoga, camping, art, film and activism. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland. arisefestival.com. Through August 7.

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Saturday, August 6

Denver Beer Olympics — The thrill of competition never tasted so good. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, denverbeerolympics.com.

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Friday, August 19

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival — Simply the best folks festival on the Front Range. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 800-624-2422. Through August 21.

Saturday, August 20

Golden Fine Arts Festival — Check out high quality artwork, a friendly atmosphere, a gorgeous setting adjacent to Clear Creek, and lots of complimentary and lively activities. 10 a.m. Downtown Golden, goldenfineartsfestival.org. Through August 21. Lafayette Peach Festival — Experience what all the fuzz is about at this celebration of the sweet nectarines of the gods. 9 a.m. Old Town Lafayette on Public Road, Lafayette, 303-666-9555.


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Boulder Craft Beer Festival — Join Boulder’s beloved breweries in a boisterous bash for beer. 1 p.m. Municipal Building Campus Park, 1777 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.

A Taste of Colorado: Festival of Mountain and Plain. 11:30 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-295-6330. Through September 5.

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Festival on Main — Celebrate the summer in Longmont with a fun-packed festival of music and activities suitable for all ages. Downtown Longmont, 303651-8484. Through August 27. NedFest — Nederland’s celebrated music festival returns with bluegrass, funk, rock and roll and a hint or two of jazz. Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field, 151 E. St., Nederland, nedfest. org. Through August 30.

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Brews & Views — Sample more than 40 local Colorado breweries, with live music and lawn games. 1 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 800-328-6723. Boulder Creek Hometown Festival — Arts and crafts, live performances, 5K, kids and sports expo, food court, beer garden and more. Central Park, Boulder, 303-494-3137. Through September 5.

Oktoberfest — Beer hall antics abound at this traditional German fest. Noon. 17832 Highway 8, Morrison, tevedelweiss.org.

Pints at the Park — Celebrate the end of summer with beer, bites and more. Noon. Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville, 303-666-5747.

Golden Gran Fondo Festival — Come race in one the most challenging road race in the nation. 8 a.m. Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, 765-247-2453.

Tour de Fat — Celebrate beer and bikes with a parade, cruiser ride, music and more. 10 a.m. Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, 970-221-0524.

Friday, September 2

Jaipur Literary Festival — A festival of ideas and innovative minds. Boulder Library and Civic Lawns, Boulder, jaipurliteraturefestival.org.Through September 25.

Riot Fest — Get your punk and rock on at this touring festival. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, riotfest.org. Through Sept. 4.

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Thursday, June 9

PaddleFest 2015 — A weekend of kayaking and rafting competitions, educational courses, on-and off-water demonstrations. Various locations around Buena Vista, ckspaddlefest.com. Through May 30.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus Xtreme. Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-477-2100. Through June 12.

Friday, June 10

Stephen “Ragga” Marley. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

MountainFilm in Telluride — Check out independent documentary films from around the world. Multiple locations in Telluride, 970-728-4123, mountainfilm.org. Through May 30.

Loaf ‘N Jug Boats, Band & BBQ — Enjoy music and activities at a fullfledged Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned cook-off competition. 5 p.m. (10 a.m. on Saturday) Pueblo Riverwalk, Alan Hamel Avenue and Main Street, Pueblo, 719-595-0242. Through June 11.

Saturday, May 28

Memorial Day Encampment at Fort Garland — Join re-enactors for fun, sun and historical activities including drills, living history demonstrations, games and stories. Fort Garland Museum, 29477 Highway 159, Fort Garland, 719-379-3512. Bluegrass on the Arkansas Festival — featuring Pint and a Half, Bruce Hayes, Grass it Up, Bent Roses, Kantankerous, Finnders and Youngberg, and Run Boy Run. Riverside Park, Salida, bluegrassonthearkansas.org. Through May 29. Celtic Woman Destiny World Tour. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.

Wednesday, June 1

Buzzcocks with The Outfit. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Moors and McCumber — with Evergreen School of Music. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.

Thursday, June 2

Langhorne Slim & The Law. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Light Origami by KAZ Shirane. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through June 5. Sonic Chroma with the National Repertory Orchestra. 8:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through June 5.

Friday, June 3

Ghostland Observatory. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. SummerFest on the Rio — Enjoy children’s activities, food and beer vendors, arts and crafts booths, and live music in the beautiful Cole Park on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Cole Park, First St., Alamosa, summerfestontherio. org, 719-480-4806. Through June 5.

FridayFest! — Greeley Blues Jam Kickoff with Jason Ricci. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival — Great music and fun in palisade. Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton St., Palisade, 970-925-1663, palisademusic.com. Through June 12.

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass — featuring Eileen Ivers, Aoife O’Donovan and more. Pagosa Springs, folkwest.com. Through June 5.

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Saturday, June 4

Opening Night: Rhapsody in Blue. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Animas River Days — Watch the kayaks in Santa Rita Park or join in the fun in the water. 8:30 a.m. Santa Rita Park, 2700 Main Ave., Durango, animasriverdays.org. 33rd Annual Telluride Balloon Festival — Watch balloons lift off from Telluride Town Park and float effortlessly over the Telluride Valley. 6:15 a.m. Main St., Telluride, tellurideballoonfestival.com. Through June 5. 2016 Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival — Savor the taste of local Colorado wines paired with great food and the smooth sounds of jazz, blues and folk music. 11 a.m. Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-5089.

Sunday, June 5

Cracker. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Eighth Annual Campout for a Cause — Join in the festival dedicated to the spirit of music, movement, community and adventure. Rancho Del Rio, 4199 Trough Road, Bond, campoutforthecause.org. Through June 5.

Heroes and Villains on Broadway. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.

FridayFest! — “Greeley Unexpected” Kickoff with Judge Roughneck. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.

Ziggy Marley with DJFolami. 7:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Tuesday, June 7

Cajun Crawfish Boil. 6 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Boulder Weekly

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DeVotchKa & Mandolin Orange. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Colorado Renaissance Festival — Flash back to the 16th Century and journey through a medieval city with full-armor jousting, tasty turkey legs, music and more. Colorado Renaissance Festival, 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, 303-688-6010. Weekends through August 7

Sunday, June 12

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Dolores River Festival — Experience music, food and fun. 10 a.m. Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, doloresriverfestival.com.

Tuesday, June 14

The Olés. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Wednesday, June 15

Ozolmatli. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Free Community Concert: Scheherazade. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.


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The Long Run — with 3eatles. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.

Thursday, June 16

Colorado BBQ Challenge — Enjoy three days of music, barbecue, and more, starting with the kickoff concert on June 16. 8 p.m. Madison Avenue and Main Street, Frisco, 800-424-1554. Through June 18. FIBArk Whitewater Festival — Take part in America’s oldest whitewater festival. Downtown Salida, fibark.com. Through June 19. Telluride Bluegrass Festival — Four days of music, mountains, and magic in the breathtaking box canyon at 8,750 feet. 10 a.m. Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, 800-624-2422. Through June 19. Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup — Car show and autocross. Various locations, Steamboat Springs, 970879-0880, rockymountainmustangroundup.org. Through June 19.

Friday, June 17

FridayFest! — Greeley Stampede Kickoff. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Aspen Food & Wine Classic — The world’s most accomplished winemakers, celebrity chefs and culinary experts come together in one breathtaking setting. Wagner Park, S. Mill Street, Aspen, 877-900-WINE. Through June 19. Rocky Mountain Rumble Motorcycle Rally — Check out this can’t miss motorcycle event, with live music, food, drinks, and more. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, rockymountainrumble.com. Through June 19.

Saturday, June 18

Barber Violin Concerto. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Winter Park Chocolate Festival — Chocolate samples and fine chocolates from a wide variety of regional vendors. 10 a.m. The Village at Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, winterpark.chocolate-festival.org. Reds, Whites and Brews — Enjoy amazing unlimited wine & craft beer tastings, music, vendors and food. 2 p.m. Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, redswhitesandbrews.net.

Sunday, June 19

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass Featuring Jeff Austin Bridget Law and Danton Boller. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Rollin’ Deep Car Show — Low rider custom car show open to all vehicles; all makes, models, and years of cars and motorcycles. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-274-5224. Aspen Summer Words — Attend writing workshops and discussions with Aspen Words’ award-winning faculty and publishing experts. This year’s attending authors include Richard Russo, Andre Dubus III and Ann Hood, among others. The Gant Aspen, 610 S. West End St., Aspen, 970-925-3122. Through June 24.

Tuesday, June 21

Peter and the Wolf. 11 a.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Alamosa PRCA Round-Up Rodeo — Experience a full week of activities including the Downtown Cattle Drive, Demolition Derby, Parade and PRCA Rodeo as top cowboys and cowgirls from around the country don their hats, chap up and put on a show for the fans. Alamosa Fairgrounds, 2222 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa, 719-589-9444. Through June 26.

Thursday, June 23

The Growlers: Wet Dreams Summer Tour 2016. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Gunnison River Festival — Celebrate the Gunnison River with a jam-packed weekend of events as part of this summer’s Gunnison River Festival, a unique blend of hardcore and lighthearted recreation. Various locations, Gunnison, E970-901-6708, gunnisonriverfestival.com. Through June 26.

15th Annual Sopris Music Festival — Join this festival of great local musicians. Town Plaza, Carbondale, 970-379-3625. Through June 25. Clear Creek Rapid Grass Bluegrass Festival — featuring Peter Rowen & Rapidgrass, The David Grisman Bluegrass Expierience, Jeff Austin, Coral Creek, Rapidgrass Quintet and more. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, 303-877-1837, clearcreekrapidgrass.com. Through June 25.

Saturday, June 25

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival — Celebrate Midsummer with song, dance and music. 9:30 a.m. Bond Park, Elkhorn Avenue and MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, estemidsummer.com. Through June 26. Stills in the Hills — Check out Central City and Colorado’s many fine distilled spirits as Main Street shuts down and establishments open their doors to invite attendees in. 1 p.m. Downtown Central City, stillsinthehills.com. Thomas Jack. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Sunday, June 26

Bluegrass & BBQ at Kinnikinnick Ranch — featuring music by Evergreen’s own Kinnikinnicks. 4 p.m. Humphrey History Park and Museum, 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429.

Monday, June 27

Aspen Music Festival — The Aspen Music Festival returns with a month of performances at the base of mountains. Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen, 970-920-9042, aspenmusicfestival.com. Through August 25.

Telluride Wine Festival — Experience four decadent days of wine, food and fun. 9 a.m. Various locations, Telluride, 970728-9790 or telluridewinefestival.com. Through June 26.

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FridayFest! — Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. JAS Aspen Snowmass June Experience — Four nights of concerts from world-class musicians, including Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow and Smokey Robinson. Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen. For more information call 866-527-8499, jazzaspensnowmass.org.

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Mozart & Bach. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Lipbone Redding — with Franny & the Jets. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.

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Thursday, June 30

Baauer. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Friday, July 1

New Sensation. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Blues Traveler. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. FridayFest! — with Kris Lager Band. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Pops: Music from the Movies — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Saturday, July 2

The Nacho Men. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Mountain Mania Car Show — 100-plus cars of all makes, models and years displayed on East Main Street. 9 a.m. E. Main St., Buena Vista, 719-660-1652. CAT’s Classic Motocross — Experience the adrenaline-packed qualifying races, practice rounds and vintage bike show at the Cats Classic. All the action leads up to the big race where over 300 competitors race for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights. Sutak Raceway, Alamosa, 719-589-9717. Through July 3. China in America — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Sunday, July 3

Thievery Corporation. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

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Frisco Founders’ Day — Experience Frisco’s heritage at the Frisco Historic Park & Museum and celebrate the town’s history. 10 a.m. Frisco Historic Park, 120 Main St., Frisco, 970-668-5547. South Fork July 3rd Early Independence Day Celebration — Come celebrate Independence Day with a day full of activities. Various locations, South Fork, 719-873-5512.

Monday, July 4

Thievery Corporation. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-5449800. Alamosa 4th of July Celebration — Enjoy a parade down Main Street or just join in for fireworks at the fairgrounds at dusk. Alamosa Fairgrounds, 2222 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa, 719-589-3681. Aspen Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration — Join in the fun with events such as Boogie’s Buddy Race, a parade, bicycle decorating, a carnival, a street dance, fireworks and more. Various locations, including Paepcke Park and Main Street, Aspen, 970-429-2093. Breckenridge 4th of July Celebration — Celebrate Independence Day with lively entertainment, free activities and dynamic family fun. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 888-251-2417. Frisco’s Fabulous Fourth of July — Enjoy a pancake breakfast, an authentic small town parade and a great music line-up and concerts that will have you dancing in the streets in the afternoon and into the evening. 8 a.m. Downtown Frisco, 970-668-9132. Buena Vista Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration — Experience the fun with a pancake breakfast, a parade, music and fireworks. Downtown Buena Vista, 719395-6612.


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Salida’s Fourth of July Celebration — Festivities and fun for both kids and adults, including a parade through historic downtown and concluding with fireworks. Riverside Park, Salida, 719-539-2068. Telluride 4th of July Celebration — Enjoy a parade and then make your way down to Telluride Town Park to enjoy a series of events hosted by the Telluride Volunteer Fire Department including a picnic, kids’ games and a fabulous firework display. 11 a.m. Main Street, Telluride, visittelluride.com.

Friday, July 8

Bonfire Dub. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. FridayFest! — with Retro Eighties Tribute Band. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Colorado Lavender Festival — Grower tours, events, music and food. Various locations, Palisade, coloradolavender.org. Through July 10.

Saturday, July 9

Salida Arts Festival — This festival is one of the premier arts destinations in Colorado. Limited to 100 juried artists and a few upscale food trucks in a beautiful setting. Festival is located at 410 W. Rainbow Blvd. (Hwy. 50), Salida, salidaartsfestival.com. Through July 10. Slim Cessna’s Auto Club. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. The RIDE Festival — Join Telluride in its annual rock festival, featuring Pearl Jam and Cage the Elephant. 10 a.m. Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, 970-369-0000. Through July 10. Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Slide the City Castle Rock — Enjoy 1,000

feet of slick vinyl on the world’s longest traveling slip-n-slide. For more information check out slidethecity.com.

Monday, July 11

Crested Butte Wildflower Festival — Enjoy 200-plus events including photography and art classes, hikes, garden tours, cooking seminars and more. Crested Butte, crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com. Through July 23.

Wednesday, July 13

Josh Ritter. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Beethoven Symphony No. 8 — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Hosty Duo — with Digg. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020. International Climber’s Festival — Competitions, clinics, art, food, music, beer and more. Lander, Wyoming, climbersfestival.org.

Thursday, July 14

Evening in Vienna — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Friday, July 15

FridayFest! — with My Blue Sky, Honoring the Music of Allman Brother’s Family of Bands. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Topilow Pops: PINK CONCERT — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

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Around the World with Disney — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

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Sunday, July 17

Jonny Lang. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Brahms and Tchaikovsky— National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Monday, July 18

KISS: Freedom to Rock Tour. Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, 719-477-2100.

Tuesday, July 19

Glory of the Voice and the Harp — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Wednesday, July 20

The Robert Cray Band. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

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Parsonsfield. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.

John Denver Tribute with the John Adams Band. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Saturday, July 23

Draw Slow. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Boz Scaggs. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Joint concert of the BMF and NRO — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Aspen Arts Festival — Experience a range of phenomenal creations from life-size sculptures to photography, glass paintings and more.10 a.m. Monarch St., Between Main Street and Durant Avenue, Aspen, 970-925-1940. Through July 24.

Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour — Try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings and pair them with inspiring short films created by fans. 7:30 p.m. America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive, Colorado Springs, 719-385-5940.

Garden of the Arts — An exciting arts and crafts extravaganza with more than 60 juried artists. 10 a.m. Memorial Park, 505 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, 720272-7467. Through July 24.

Telluride Yoga Festival — Experience a four-day event with over 100 offerings from yoga and meditation to music and hiking. 8 a.m. Various venues across Telluride and the Mountain Village, tellurideyogafestival.com. Through July 24.

Sunday, July 24

Songs of Vienna — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

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Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp — Beginners and pros alike are welcome to join this weeklong experience of music and dance. Snow Mountain Ranch, 1101 County Road 53, Granby, rmfiddle.com.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. 7:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.


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Tuesday, July 26

Baroque Bash — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Wednesday, July 27

Sibelius & Ravel — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Jake Worthington — with Felonious Smith Trio. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.

Thursday, July 28

Beethoven Lives Upstairs — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Friday, July 29

Run Long Run. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Ryan Bingham. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. FridayFest! — Arts Picnic Kickoff with Funkinphino. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Season Finale — National Repertory Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Evergreen Jazz Festival — Enjoy great jazz in incredible mountain settings and intimate venues. Various locations, Evergreen, 303-697-5467. Through July 31. 57th Annual Mancos Days — Parades, activities, food and music punctuate this local festival. 8 a.m. Boyle Park, 150 E. Park St., Mancos, 970-533-7434. Through July 31.

Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews & Chili Challenge — Enjoy BBQ and beer, and stock up on freshly roasted green chilies from one of the roasters all while experiencing live music all day. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-589-3681. Through July 30.

Saturday, July 30

Opening Night Vail International Dance Festival — Various dance-related events around Vail. 7:30 p.m. Gerald R Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road E., Vail, 970-476-5612. Through August 13. The Freddy Jones Band. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Gary Clark Jr. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Indigo Girls. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.

Monday, August 1

Chris Isaak “First Comes the Night Tour.” 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Covered Wagon Days — Learn about the Wild West firsthand. Del Norte, coveredwagondays.org. Through August 6.

Tuesday, August 2

Miike Snow. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Friday, August 5

Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. FridayFest! — with Brothers of the Son. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-3566775. STATEWIDE continued on page 64

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Colorado Scottish Festival — ‘Ave ye a scotsman’s gut tyme wit piping y drumming, th’ dans o’ th’ highlands, and more. Town Park, Snowmass Village, Aspen/Snowmass, 601 E. Dean St., Aspen, scottishgames.org. Through August 7.

Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts — Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA) is a multi-arts program of extraordinary events in spectacular places and spaces across Breckenridge. Various locations, Breckenridge, 970-547-3100. Through August 21.

Telluride Jazz Festival — Enjoy as an intimate format, majestic aesthetic, town-wide programming and superb music come together to create a truly unique weekend experience. Town Park and Wilkinson Public Library, Telluride, 970-728-7009 or telluridejazz.org. Through August 7.

Saturday, August 13

Saturday, August 6

Sounds of America: Marcus Roberts Trio — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Slide the City Denver — Enjoy 1,000 feet of slick vinyl on the world’s longest traveling slip-n-slide. For more information check out slidethecity.com.

Sunday, August 7

Aspen Science Center Street Fair — Enjoy this free allday Science Street Fair for families and kids of all ages with continuous, entertaining science stage shows and dozens of engaging and informative hands-on science exhibits. 10 a.m. Paepcke Park, E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, 970-236-2360.

The Safekeeping of Memory — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Pato Banton & the New Generation. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-468-2403. Estes Park Wine Festival — Drink Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park with tastings, fresh food, local Colorado vendors and live music. Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park, 970-218-4545. Through August 14.

Thursday, August 18

Telluride Mushroom Festival — Celebrate the many uses of fungi and all things mycology. Various Venues across Telluride, telluridemushroomfest.org. Through August 21. Railrocker Festival — Come learn about the history of railroad and mining culture. Various locations around Durango and Silverton, durangotrain.com. Through August 21.

Tuesday, August 9

Friday, August 19

Wednesday, August 10

Palisade Peach Festival — Enjoy Palisade’s harvest of famous peaches. Riverbend Park, Palisade, 970-464-7458, palisadepeachfest.com. Through Aug. 20.

Amos Lee. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Steamboat Wine Festival — Get your grape on at this valley festival complete with wine on the mountain and more. Various locations, Steamboat Springs, 877-3282783, steamboatwinefestival.com. Through August 14. Gypsy Moon — with The Sweet Lillies. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.

Thursday, August 11

Keb’ Mo’. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. 10th Annual Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival — Combining Beaver Creek’s very own culinary talent, exclusive wines and outdoor venues. Various events located around Beaver Creek and Avon, 970-754-0020. Through August 14.

Friday, August 12

Crestone Music Festival. Challenger Golf Course, 68037 Co Road E., Crestone, 719-256-4533. Through August 14. FridayFest! — with Chris Daniels. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. The Music of Change — The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. SolShine Music Festival — Local and national acts. Hideaway Park Amphitheater, 78820 U.S. 40, Winter Park, 970-726-4118, playwinterpark.com. Through Aug. 13.

FridayFest! — with Blues Dogs. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775.

Saturday, August 20

Stanley Jordan Trio. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-468-2403.

Sunday, August 21

Brian Regan. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.

Wednesday, August 24

MountainSummit Presents MountainFilm in Aspen — Join artists, activists, and adventurers for four days filled ward-winning documentaries. Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, 970-920-5770. Through August 28. Tunisia — with Arena Rock All-Stars. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1020.

Friday, August 26

FridayFest! — with Groove Nation. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Hairspray. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through Sept. 4. Six Million Dollar Band. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-468-2403.

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Saturday, August 27

The Samples. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-468-2403. Evergreen Fine Arts Festival — Enjoy the arts in the cool mountain air during the height of summer. 10 a.m. Heritage Grove Park, Meadow Drive, Evergreen, 303-349-3464. Through August 28. Evergreen Bluegrass Festival — Join the Railsplitters, Blue Moon Bluegrass, Oakhurst and more for an afternoon of slick pickin’. Noon. Evergreen Rodeo Grounds, 29830 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen, evergreenbluegrassfestival.com. The Colorado Military Taptoo. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.

Tuesday, August 30

Zella Day. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.

Friday, September 2

FridayFest! — Block Party. 6 p.m. 9th Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Four Corners Folk Festival — featuring the Del McCoury Band, Milk Carton Kids and more. Pagosa Springs, www. folkwest.com. Through September 4. Telluride Film Festival — Enjoy a celebration of the best in film past, present and future from all around the world. 510665-9589, telluridefilmfestival.org. Through September 5. Early Iron Festival — Check out one of the largest vintage car shows in Colorado with more than 600 vehicles to admire. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-589-9170. Through Sept. 4.

Saturday, September 3

The Pruple XPerience. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, 970-468-2403. Fifth Annual Salida Winefest — Enjoy wine samples from Colorado winemakers along the Arkansas River, with tasty treats from local food vendors, live music performances and tantalizing creations from local artists. 1 p.m. Riverside Park, Salida, salidawinefest.com. Wild West Air Fest — A vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars and aerobatics airplane shows. 9 a.m. Steamboat Springs Airport, Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880. Through Sept. 4. Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift-Off — Experience the joy of hot air balloons speckling the sky. 7 a.m. Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pike’s Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-219-3333. Through Sept. 5.

Sunday, September 4

The Gipsy Kings Ft. Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.


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