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5-8 p.m. | 806-808 Arcturus Drive | Free | thirstcolorado.com | 719-375-8734

June 16

My Blue Sky

The ’70s live on! The memory of the Allman Brothers Band is alive and well. This tribute band represents their music with authenticity, respect and their own flavor at Stargazers.

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $20 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

June 16-18

Victor Gem and Mineral Show Rockhounds, head to the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum. Vendors offer specimens and geodes to polished gems and Cripple Creek turquoise. There’s gold and gem panning, Oddities Alley, an OldTimey Medicine Show, mining district tours, food trucks and live entertainment.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 298 Victor Ave., Victor | Free | stcfg.com | 719-789-5509

June 16-18

Juneteenth Festival

Celebrate a weekend of inclusivity at America the Beautiful Park! All are welcome. Experience Juneteenth Jaunt, Little Miss story hour, national artist headliners, a health fair, car show, 719 Poetry, food and drinks and more.

1-9 p.m. Friday | 8 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday | 126 Cimino Drive | Free | csjune teenthfestival.com | 719-502-7103

June

242-day walk across the country. It connects the dots “from sea to shining sea.” There’s an optional 45-minute Connection Walk at 5 p.m. Please register online.

6 p.m. | 112 N. Tejon St. | Free | tat teredcover.com | 719-6025300

June 17

Zeppelin Alive

Pikes Peak Celtic Festival

Bagpipes, Celtic rock bands, fish & chips and other Scottish and Irish cuisine, world champion Irish dancers (and Highland dance lessons) and events/activities for every age await outside the Western Museum of Mining & Industry.

June 17

Chick-fil-A Family 5K

Run a 5K that benefits Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention. See the cows, eat some chicken and have fun! Then stop by Community Fest—a free family-friendly event featuring food, bounce houses and local vendors. Please register online.

12 p.m. | 719 E. Ohio Ave., Fountain

| Call for pricing | cfafountain.com/ family5k | 719-312-3123

June 17

“Walk”

This book reading/signing at the Tattered Cover tells of Jonathon Stalls’

Come to Stargazers to experience the thrill you’d expect from seeing the real thing in the 1970s! Four highly experienced musicians and a female lead emulate the timeless sound of the entire Led Zeppelin catalog.

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $18 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

June 17-18

June Jubilee

Kick off summer at Acacia Park with this annual artisan showcase featuring 70 juried artists exhibiting paintings, sculptures, glasswork, photography, ceramics and woodwork. There’s also handcrafted goods, live music, food, entertainment, art demos and a splash fountain.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 115 E. Platte Ave. | Free | artfestivalsincolorado.com

June 21

Western Street Breakfast

Pull up a hay bale and feast on pancakes and eggs while enjoying the Flying W Wranglers, Sweetwater Native American dancers, a kids corral and more at this historic event. The proceeds support military causes. Western wear is optional.

5:30-9 a.m. | Tejon St. | $5 | cswest

719-4950176

June 21

Introduction To Water Bath Canning

Learn to preserve the season’s bounty from your garden harvest to the farmers market in this CSU extension class. Safely can high-acid foods such as fruit, salsa, pickles, tomatoes and more. Registration is required.

5:30-8 p.m. | 17 N. Spruce St. | $15 | elpaso.extension.colostate.edu | 719-520-7690

Cody Johnson

When country singer-songwriter Johnson takes the stage at Weidner Field, expect to hear his top tracks, includng “Ain’t Nothin’ to It,” “With You I Am,” “Sad Songs and Waltzes” and “Wild As You.”

5 p.m. | 111 W. Cimarron St. | $57 and up | weidnerfield.com | 719-368-8480, ext. 119

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June 24

Rocky Mountain Wa Shonaji

Quilt Guild Trunk Show

Absorb this informative Juneteenth program at the Penrose Library on the traditions of African-American quilting and view the beautiful artistry at the trunk show. Registration is required.

1:30 p.m. | 20 N. Cascade Ave. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

June 24

SoCo StillFest

Tractor Display

See tractors of all ages, makes and sizes at the Street Rod Car Show in the Ag Palace at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.

8 a.m. | 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo | Free | avflywheelers.com | 719-251-7791 or 719-327-0827

June 23

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia in this class taught by the Alzheimer’s Association at the UCHealth Memorial Administrative Center. It covers stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.

9:30-10:30 a.m. | 2420 E. Pikes Peak Ave. | Free | uchealth.org | 719-365-8061

June 24

Outdoor Family Craft & Gift Festival

Enjoy live music, food trucks and more than 50 handmade and local vendors on the grounds of the Masonic Center.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1150 Panorama Drive | Free | sonshineshows. com | 719-447-5962

Bottoms up! Come to The Public House at The Alexander to enjoy handcrafted spirits made from locally sourced ingredients at the largest craft spirits festival in Southern Colorado.

2-5 p.m. | 3104 N. Nevada Ave. | $45 | socostillfest.com | 719-375-8495

June 24

Blue Moon Lawrence at JAKs Taproom!

Enjoy listening to live oldies but goodies from the ’60s and ’70s from the acoustic guitar and smooth trombone of Lawrence Yoshito Shiroma.

6-8 p.m. | Free | 7715 Dublin Blvd. | jaksbrewing,com | 424-247-3109

June 24

Chris D’Elia

You’ll laugh ‘til you cry as comedian D’Elia brings his Don’t Push Me tour to the Pikes Peak Center! He’s a veteran of Comedy Central whose humor was honed through hundreds of stand-up appearances.

7-10 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $37-$57 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

June 24

Collective Groove

This nine-piece funk/soul horn band will brighten your mood with its contagious mix of dance tunes from the ’60s to now, including Bruno Mars, Chicago, Daft Punk, Michael Jackson, Prince and others.

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $18 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

June 29

Home and Health Financial Planning Class

Be proactive, not reactive! Make smart decisions with the help of this class held by AAA Medicaid Consulting. The class is held at Library 21c on the last Thursday of this month—and every month. Please call to RSVP.

1-3 p.m. | 1175 Chapel Hills Drive | Free | aaamedicaidconsulting.com | 719-412-1468, Option 2

June 29

Family Line Dancing

Get your family up and moving at the Fountain Library! Join Alycia Kibby for a beginning line dancing class for ages seven and up.

2-3 p.m. | 230 S. Main St., Fountain | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

Buy local at these markets on Wednesday-Sunday, where the admission is free and the produce is fresh. There’s homemade food, handmade art and hundreds of deals, steals and treasures.

Colorado Farm & Art Market at the Indy

3-7 p.m. | Wednesdays | 235 S. Nevada Ave.

Briargate

9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wednesdays | 7610 N. Union Blvd.

Banning Lewis Ranch

3-7 p.m. | Thursdays | 8833 Vista Del Pico Blvd.

Woodland Park

8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fridays | Henrietta Ave. & Center St., Woodland Park

Monument Hill

8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Saturdays | 66 Jefferson St., Monument

Moonlight on the Mountain

It’s the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for grown-ups only! Those 21+ may sample adult beverages and delicious eats from local restaurants while visiting the animals and enjoying live music. Buy tickets in advance on the website.

6-10 p.m. | 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road | $80 | cmzoo.org | 719-633-9925

June 30

Encountering Ego

Learn to become more aware of your ego at this retreat by One Simple Voice at the Penrose House. Lunch is included in the cost.

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 1661 Mesa Ave. | $15 | onesimplevoice.org | 719-507-9255 ■

Black Forest Backyard Market

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Saturdays | 6845 Shoup Road

Colorado Farm & Art Market at The Margarita

9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Saturdays | 7350 Pine Creek Road

Old Colorado City

7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Saturdays | 24th St. alongside Bancroft Park

Fountain

8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Saturdays | 618 E. Ohio Ave., Fountain

Ridgeline

10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sundays | 11631 Ridgeline Drive

Cordera

10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sundays | 11894 Grandlawn Circle