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Cultural attractions — 9 The quasi-exclusive, semi-secret Satan’s Minions Scrambling Club — 12 The 96-year-old Greeley Stampede — 17 Fungi in the sun — 20 Fresh Colorado food and drink festivals for the summer — 23 Films — 26 Sports — 29 Boulder County craft brewery tours — 32 Concerts — 46 Front Range events — 54 Statewide events — 60
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There are countless arts and crafts shows, automobile and aviation exhibits, museums and natural attractions. Plus, we’ve included several beer tours so you and your buddies can get to know one of the nation’s best areas for craft brews. So pack up that cooler, ask 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. There’s not even an excuse to get bored on that car ride out to the Palisade Peach Festival — just take Summer Scene with you and read the cool stories we’ve included. You’ll learn a little about a lot, from the history of the Greeley Stampede to Boulder’s super-secret morning scrambling club and more. We 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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Summer Scene Cultural Attractions Boulder Museum of Children’s Museum of Denver Denver Art Museum Contemporary Art (BMoCA) 2121 Children’s Museum Drive 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway 1750 13th St. Denver Denver Boulder 303-433-7444 720-865-5000 303-443-2122 mychildsmuseum.org denverartmuseum.org bmoca.org The Children’s Museum of Denver started in 1973 A piece of architectural art itself, the Denver Art With its displays of innovative contemporary art, in a converted school bus. Now, the museum’s Museum showcases collections of Western Amerithe Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is sure exhibits include a real fire truck. Its interactive play- can, American Indian, Asian, oceanic, European to satisfy the desire for visual apWikimedia Commons/Benson KUA and American art, textiles and peal. See the website for museum photography. Check the website Butterfly Pavillion events like lectures, demonstrafor ongoing events that showcase tions and classes. Admission current exhibitions, including this is just $1 for adults, seniors, summer’s highlights. Admission students and educators, and free is free on the first Saturday of the for members and children under month. the age of 12. Denver Museum of Boulder History Museum Nature and Science 1206 Euclid Ave. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Boulder Denver 303-449-3464 303-322-7009 boulderhistory.org dmns.org Founded in 1944, this private, nonThe Ice Age, butterflies, Egyptian profit museum brings the history of mummies, the human body and Boulder alive with its collection of space — the Denver Museum of more than 45,000 objects donated Nature and Science offers plentiful by Boulder families and a variety of galleries for people of all ages programs and community events. to explore the past, present and Free admission for members and future. Get up close to gems and children under the age of 5. think big at the IMAX theater, or even bigger in the Gates PlanButterfly Pavilion etarium. 6252 W. 104th Ave. Westminster Denver Zoo 303-469-5441 2300 Steele St. butterflies.org Denver Butterfly Pavilion is home to over 720-337-1400 5,000 animals including 1,600 butdenverzoo.org terflies. A day at this place is sure to be a fun and scapes, daily programming, story times and special Leopards and rhinos and zebras, oh my! The Denver educational event the whole family will always events are geared toward children up to age 8. Zoo is home to nearly 3,500 animals representing remember. And don’t forget to hike the trails on the 650 species from around the world. Through natuproperty. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round. CU Art Museum ralistic habitats and conservation programming, the Visual Arts Complex zoo is working to keep the world’s animal inhabitCarnegie Branch Library 1085 18th St. ants happy here and in their wild homes. for Local History Boulder 1125 Pine St. 303-492-8300 Lafayette Miners’ Museum Boulder cuartmuseum.colorado.edu 108 E. Simpson St. 303-441-3110 Galleries feature both changing and permanent exLafayette boulderlibrary.org/carnegie hibitions. The museum also offers a collection study 303-665-7030 A great place to study and research local history, center. The building itself is an environmentally cityoflafayette.com Boulder’s first library building holds historic Boulder sustainable design created by Kallman, McKinnell The Lafayette Miners’ Museum is housed in the County photographs and manuscripts for communi& Wood and OZ Architecture in Denver featuring home of coal miner William E. Lewis, who offered ty use. More than 200,000 photographs and 700,000 water-saving and energy-efficiency strategies. his house up as a meeting place for miners during historic documents are housed at the Carnegie a strike. The museum now preserves the pioneer Library for Local History. CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS continued on page 10
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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, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 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.
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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 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The quasi-exclusive, semi-secret, pseudo-underground Satan’s Minions Scrambling Club by Michael Levy All photos by Eric Lee
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regory Canyon at 6 a.m.,” Bill Wright’s email read. “We’re gone by 6:05.” I was meeting Wright and one of his friend’s, Danny Gilbert, the next morning for a pre-work circuit in Chautauqua: a jog up to a couple of the more obscure Flatiron formations — Morning After and Challenger — quick free solos of each, more jogging to the top of Greens Peak and finally back to our cars at the trailhead. Wright is one of the founders of Satan’s Minions Scrambling Club (SMSC) — a quasiexclusive, semi-secret, pseudo-underground group of athletes (average and world-class alike) that meet for early morning outings in Boulder’s Flatirons. As the club’s name alludes to, these outings are not mere hikes, but hybrid climbing and trail running excursions. When I met Wright and Gilbert, there were summary introductions and then we hit the trail. Wright quickly hopped over an orange mesh barrier blocking the trailhead for no discernible reason.
Above: Anton Krupicka, Ryan Franz, Stefan Griebel climb the Third Flatiron. Left: Joe Grant on the Second Flatiron.
“I look at it as more of a guideline than a rule,” he said. We assumed a steady clip, never too fast to hold a conversation. We ran on the flats and walked briskly on the steeps. At a certain point we left the trail and made a beeline for the base of Morning After — a slab with a few hundred feet of 5.4 climbing and Boulder Weekly
a short 5.7 roof right in the middle of the wall. Breathing hard from my first run in longer than I cared to remember, I took a deep breath and started up behind Gilbert and Wright, sans rope or harness: just chalk and climbing shoes. The roots of Satan’s Minions date back to the late ’90s when
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Wright found himself wondering just how fast he could climb the Third Flatiron, car-to-car. He had heard of others doing it in under an hour, but he was skeptical. Along with friends George Bell and Ken Lydens, Wright took his own crack at it. “We did it under an hour,” he says. “It opened up my eyes. Just blew me away.” After a climbing accident that resulted in a broken back and prevented him from cranking hard, Wright started to rack up some serious mileage on easier Flatirons scrambles as well as another way to get his climbing fix. Originally, Wright would go out mornings with his friend, Mark Oveson. Then one day, Wright invit-
ed a friend from work to join, who in turn invited another co-worker, who didn’t mince words about Wright’s masochistic morning scrambles: “My advice: Stay as far away from him as possible. He sounds like one of Satan’s Minions.” And so, Satan’s Minions Scrambling Club was born. The founding principles of the club have changed little since those early days. “Morning scrambling — whether new routes, old routes or what have you — is a great way to start the day. Run, climb, run,” Wright says. As the club grew during its first few years, Wright also began organizing annual time trials of the Third Flatiron, the same challenge that had inspired the group’s founding. Within a few years, the straightforward Third Flatiron time trial morphed into what Wright christened the Tour de Flatirons: a pre-determined course, slightly different every year, linking up several formations in Chautauqua. The Tour has attracted a number of elite athletes since its inaugural installment. One such individual is Boulder speed-demon Stefan Griebel. Griebel, a 41-year-old electrical engineer, was 28 in 2003 when he “emailed Bill (Wright) out of the blue. I needed some challenge in my life, I guess.” Since then, Griebel has gone from the “casual weekend climber” to one of the preeminent speed climbers in the country. In addition to holding speed records on both the First and Third Flatirons for a time, Griebel currently holds the joint speed-record on Eldorado Canyon’s famous testpiece The Naked Edge, as well as the fastest known time (along with professional ultrarunner Anton Krupicka, also a Minion) on the Longs Peak Triathlon — a round-trip biking, trail running and climbing trifecta from Boulder to the summit of Longs. For several years early in Griebel’s SMSC tenure, it was just him, Wright and ultrarunner Dave Mackey competing in the Tour de Flatirons. “Bill podiumed every race,” Griebel remembers with a laugh. “He was always psyched about that.” But as SMSC grew in the mid-2000s, upwards of 20 people started show-
ing up for the Tour and the individual Flatiron time trials. “It got us noticed and the City Council cracked down,” Griebel says. While it was not necessarily targeted exclusively at the Minions, a City Council rule that prohibited “competitive events” — defined in its parlance as “four or more persons [trying] to exceed the performance
of each other or another person in a physical activity” — on City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks lands, the general sentiment is that it was designed at least in part to stymie SMSC’s activities. The Minions get around these restrictions through semantic gymnastics of their own. “I try not to use the word ‘race’
because that’s not permitted,” Wright explains in talking about the time trials and the Tour de Flatirons. “If I’m actually racing anyone, it’s the two people that are closest to me, and then everyone else is just out there doing their own thing.” In addition to bureaucratic red SATAN’S MINIONS continued on page 14
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tape (or orange mesh barriers) that the Minions have had to toe or sometimes cross over the past decade, they have also had several incidences that have caused them to implement stricter conditions for membership. On more than one occasion, a would-be Minion showed up in running shoes. (Most of the Minions use approach shoes with sticky climbing rubber on the soles). “They were sketchy. Very sketchy,” Wright says. “I thought one of them might fall. And this is still real climbing — you fall, you die. It was a horrible experience. So they weren’t invited to join.” Technical climbing experience is a prerequisite for Minions’ membership, to be sure. “We don’t teach or encourage soloing. And we’re not guides. There are accidents every year because people think the Flatirons are easy,” Wright says. “We’re not recruiting or encouraging people to solo, and we won’t teach people how to do it. You don’t get into this group as a beginner. But if you’re already doing that stuff, then you might want to join us because there are lots of like-minded people.” Danny Gilbert, whom I met at Gregory Canyon with Wright, was a budding climber before he joined the Minions. Knowing there were time thresholds Minions were theoretically supposed to meet on the First or Third
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Support Local Businesses Enjoy Discounts and Promotions Flatirons prior to membership, he trained for a while before reaching out to Wright and asking to join. “Which I think is a good thing to do,” Gilbert reflects. “It’s better to make sure you’re solid before you try to join.” Nowadays to become a Minion you have to go on an “interview scramble,” essentially what I was doing with Wright and Gilbert on April 25. “Minions is a closed group. You have to know someone to do an interview scramble,” Wright explains. That morning, as we padded up the thinly featured, bullet-hard sandstone of the Morning After Flatiron, Wright kept on filling me in on SMSC’s history. When we got to the short 5.7 section, he deftly pulled the bulge and talked Gilbert and I through the moves. He knew I was a competent climber, but even still, this was part of my interview. Wright and the other Minions know they walk a fine line. But they’re not harming or interfering with anyone. “The rangers know about the Minions, they’re not dummies,” Wright says. “But we don’t bother anybody. If this happened all the time, it might be an issue. But not that many people know about it really. I think we’re good just to continue the way we’re going.” And the Minions are some of the best ambassadors around for the joys of the Flatirons. “We’re going fast, but we always try to be good stewards,” Wright says. On SMSC’s closed, invite-only email list, most of the threads are about giving back. “I’d say about 90 percent of the emails you get from the Minions group are stuff about trail maintenance and stuff like that, or about mobilizing if somebody’s lost and needs help,” Gilbert says. Twenty years on from the beginning of Bill Wright’s obsession with doing the Flatirons fast, Satan’s Minions are still carrying the torch. “The Tour gets more and more complex every year with enchainments and weird routes people have never done,” Griebel says. The classic time trials of the First and Third Flatirons, while no longer official SMSC annual events, are still frequently individual legs of the Tour, and personal projects of most Minions. Matthias Messner currently holds the unsupported First Flatiron speed record (from the trash can at the top of the stairs at the Chautauqua ranger station and back) at 32 minutes, 18 seconds. “I think Matthias’ record is now the hardest record in the Flatirons. I think it will stand for a long time,” Griebel says. Despite Wright’s need for speed, his preponderance with fastest known times and the Minions’ informal tryouts, being an elite athlete like Griebel, Krupicka or Messner is far from a requirement. “It’s a great group of people that are really cool, cheer each other on and are just out there to have a good time,” Wright says. “Even as the Tour has gotten bigger over the past couple years, people run by you and everyone gives encouragement.” Time trials and the Tour aside, most SMSC activity remains perfectly within the limits of activities permitted within Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks, like the three-person party that Gilbert, Wright and myself comprised. “Bill started it originally because he wanted to get in more pitches before work,” Gilbert says. “It’s the family-man time. Because most of us have other stuff to do after work. I think that’s what drew me to it,” he adds. “Because of all that, speed is important — you can’t do the First Flatiron and spend five hours on it before work — but it’s not the end goal. We’re just a bunch of people who want to get out and have some fun before work.” Gilbert, Wright and myself got back to the Gregory Canyon trailhead around 8:30 a.m., after having dispatched 4.3 miles and gained 2,329 feet of elevation. After a quick goodbye and exchange of numbers, we all drove off to work.
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here was a time when fun,” Herman says. people were drawn to “I always say it’s Colorado’s Colorado for the abunbiggest party,” adds John DeWitt, the dance of farming opporrodeo’s general chairman. tunities and the utopian Over the past century, however, a possibilities of new settlements rather chorus of near-misses has split up the than the craft beers and high-octane Stampede’s legacy of joyful refrains; thrills. The makeup of 17th-century the Women’s Christian Temperance entrepreneurs looked a bit differently Union, a devastating fire, a stampede than the microbrew hustlers and Gorer Tex-clad athletes of today. But where ra p h otog h P cowboys used to herd the 300,000 CA PR e ll buffaloes along the Front Range, a b ub fleet of road bikes now keeps tabs on an H D s) the plains’ back roads. James Herman, rodeo chairman of Colorado’s largest rodeo, the Greeley Stampede, is convinced that these two cultures — the new urbandwelling mountain lovers and the old-school open space lovers — need not be mutually exclusive. As the Greeley Stampede nears its 100-year anniversary, Herman’s mission is to use the event as a platform for connecting the past and the present “As Colorado gets bigger and bigger, we feel like we’re losing some of our Western heritage,” he says. “So, Above: Lisa Lockhart competes [the rodeo] is a good way to preserve in a previous Greeley Stampede it.” event. Right: Evan Jayne rides a Since it’s inception in 1922, the horse. Greeley Stampede has drawn in crowds to experience, honor and learn about many of the state’s founding that hospitalized 11 people, the 2000s traditions. Over the course of this economic recession, and even a cowyear’s 12-day festival, hundreds of boy’s death all tried to foil the rodeo’s thousands of spectators will come success — to no avail. Over the from every corner of the globe. Dozpast 96 years, the rodeo has stayed ens of classic rodeo events, from bull strong, and continues to build upon riding to demolition derbies to steer its mission to celebrate and preserve wrestling, will ensue. Six late-night Western heritage. arena concerts will sound long past The Stampede’s roots trace back dark. Drinks will be had. Miss Rodeo to the late 1800s, when the town of Colorado 2017 will be named. Greeley dedicated a Fourth of July “It’s nonstop action and excitecelebration to its super-star potato ment. Good wholesome family farmers who helped bring economic Boulder Weekly
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obsessed with developing the West and fiercely encouraged those on the Eastern seaboard to migrate toward sunset. Eventually he popularized the phrase, “Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.” Five years after the Civil War ended, Greeley sent his agriculture editor Nathan Meeker on a reconnaissance mission with orders to find the perfect spot to set up a utopian agriculture colony. Greeley’s vision incorporated a group of highly-educated and pious families, involved in sophisticated farming systems, collectively forging a new America. Meeker scoured the Front Range and eventually settled in the swath of land nestled between the Poudre and the Platte Rivers. He planned for Greeley’s community to maximize the available irrigation technology, and he started building ditches for farms. He also immediately broke ground STAMPEDE continued on page 18
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on a school. On Dec. 4, 1869, Meeker wrote “Call for a Western Community,” a letter that Greeley published in the New York Tribune to announce that applications were open for those interested in the utopia. Meeker received over 3,000 letters in response, of which 324 originals are now kept in the Greeley History Museum. In the end, Meeker chose 700 families and directed them to the Rocky Mountain outpost that he continued to develop. In April of 1870, the first members began to trickle in: the original adventurous, risk-taking transplants that founded Weld County. It would be another six years before Colorado became an official state. Predictably, farming became the cornerstone that supported and eventually succeeded Greeley’s utopian vision. Aside from a massive production of potatoes and cattle, Greeley was also making 25 percent of the nation’s sugar by 1920. The town continued its Fourth of July community celebrations to honor the farmers and their families, and in 1922, with 2,500 people in attendance, the yearly festival was officially christened the Greeley Spud Rodeo. In the near-century since, the one-day event has grown to span 12 days, and its attendance has multiplied a hundredfold. Last year, DeWitt estimates more than 250,000 people passed through the festival, some flying in from countries across the world. The name has changed a handful of times, transitioning from the Spud Rodeo to Greeley’s Rocky Mountain Stampede, to the Greeley Independence Stampede, and finally, in 2006, settling at today’s name: simply the Greeley Stampede. “Our goal is to expose as many people and as many different cultures as possible to this Western heritage. Rodeo and agriculture are a huge part of our past,” DeWitt says. Although he didn’t grow up in rodeo culture himself, he’s immersed himself in it over the last seven years, starting with helping the Stampede organize its music and entertainment packages. Now, the familycentered culture, high-energy people and supportive community that he’s found through rodeo are the most influential and positive parts of his life. This gives him the confidence that others can come into the rodeo experience blind and be transformed in the same way. In recent years, the Stampede has initiated a big push to broaden its scope of “rodeo” and attract families or individuals who may not have been interested in the archetypal macho-cowboy-riding-angry-bull trope. The music that the Horses trot in between events.
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Above: Bull riding is a favorite attraction at the Stampede. Right: Justin Rumford jumps over rodeo clowns on his motorbike .
Stampede organizes is one of its big initiatives, and thanks to DeWitt, it’s become one of their most attractive elements. “My goal is to reach out to the young, the old, the foreign — I don’t care who you are,” DeWitt says. He wants the diversity in the Front Range to be reflected at the Stampede, and he believes the concert series stands the best chance of broadening attendee demographics by appealing to a larger pool of people. “We have two days this year that we have devoted stages to nothing but Hispanic music,” he says. In addition to this, they’ll have headliners like the Barenaked Ladies, Toby Keith, Chase Rice and numerous other musicians to fill in the 50-plus music acts over the course of the festival. The organizers are hoping this draws in new spectators, getting them to the event, and then letting the “rodeo bug” take over, says DeWitt. The Stampede is still ripe with old-timey cowboy culture and events, while other non-traditional events include the RV demo derby. “We sell that out every year. We’ll have five to six RVs in an arena just crashing into one another,” DeWitt says. “It’s a crowd favorite for sure.” By the end of the Stampede, both DeWitt and Herman hope that people who have taken the chance to visit understand that the rodeo wouldn’t be what it is, even in it’s new-age-meets-old-age glory, without the legacy of the county’s founders. “That’s an integral part of the event. The Greeley area has such a unique Western history within its agriculture community,” Herman says. “The rodeo is a huge community event, and we have such a great community. That’s what this whole ordeal comes down to. Let’s celebrate that.” Boulder Weekly
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lections in the Rocky Mountain region, contains up to 12 cabinets, each with 24 bins. One bin holds a box containing up to 50 specimens, which are catalogued and organized according to the specimen’s genus. Of the nearly 20,000 different kinds of “mushroom mummies” held in the lab, Wilson’s favored Astreaus collection is special because of how it’s evolved to react to atmospheric moisture. When it’s dry out, as it often is in Colorado, the so-called “earthstar” fungus will close up its petal-like structure to protect its fragile puffball — a spherical house for its spores. Mushrooms need moisture to survive, so this opening and closing mechanism developed as a survival tool for fungi living in arid climates. When the climate is once again hospitable, the earthstar opens like a flower in order to disperse its spores. “What I do is kind of like a forensic investigator,” Wilson says. “I take the molecular evidence, like the scene of a crime, to reconstruct what happened.” He’s talking about the diversity and evolution of mushrooms; Wilson specializes in using DNA and genome sequencing technologies to understand how fungi evolve — like why the puffball became a puffball. This is important in his line of work because the more we understand how and why mushrooms evolve the way that they do, the more we can understand changes occurring in local ecologies and the environment. In many ways, both Wilson and Frazer act as representatives for the “fungal nation,” a sort of underground heartbeat for Mother Earth. “My role as a scientist,” Wilson says, “is to try and communicate what’s going on in nature.” Turns out, there’s a lot going on that took humans years to catch on to. In her blog, Frazer writes, “Forest trees and Boulder Weekly
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their root fungi are Dr. Andrew Wilson of Denver more or less a commune Botanic Gardens has made fungal diversity the center of in which they share his life’s research. resources in a fashion so unabashedly socialist that I hesitate to describe it in detail lest conservatives reading this go out and immediately set light to the nearest copse.” “There’s a huge group of fungi called the mycorrhizal network that partner with plant, tree and grass roots to help them acquire minerals and water,” she explains in person. “Plants and trees aren’t great at harvesting those alone. In exchange, plants give fungi food.” In addition to this nutrient trade-off, plants can also use the mycorrhizal network to communicate. As Wilson says, “Trees of different species work in cooperation with each other in the forest.” One tree can produce sugars from photosynthesis, and the fungi can transport those sugars to a different tree. “Fungi are the conduit that help these trees stay connected.” In Colorado, this looks like what happened in the 2000s, when the mountain pine beetle came to town and the lodgepole pine wasn’t ready to defend itself against these invaders. The pine’s underground neighbors, like the white king bolete mushroom, can feel the alarm reverberating through the tree’s sugar. So they stand at attention and deliver extra nutrients upstairs so the pine can concoct defensive chemicals that help ward off attacks. (In the case of this unprecedented-in-human-time beetle attack, rarely was this enough. A devastating amount of trees died, and many mushrooms,
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too — overworked, starved and exhausted. The specter of global warming does not discriminate.) Magic aside, this symbiotic relationship is vital to the livelihood of at least 90 percent of herbaceous organisms. “If the fungi leave, probably the vast majority of terrestrial life on the planet will die,” Wilson says. And we know what happens if plants die: we die. This is especially important to note in places like Colorado, where arid climates, high elevation and cold temperatures can already make life for mushrooms a trying ordeal. The burning of slash piles to help mitigate wildfires also creates problems for mushroom life in Colorado. Wilson explains that when these piles are burned, they produce so much heat that it sterilizes the soil up to four feet beneath it. Nutrients like nitrogen, which are essential to the health of both fungi and trees, become volatilized and dispersed into the atmosphere. “The losses in diversity that ensue take a long time to recover,” he says. These are practices that mycologists need time, and funding, to research. As both Wilson and Frazer highlight in their work, tree, plant and mushroom diversity is paramount to the health of our ecologies, and can give us helpful clues for the best conservation practices, thus how to keep our own species alive. “Here in the Rocky Mountains we have this incubator playground to explore a lot of these questions,” Wilson says. “Compared to other landscapes, the sheer amount of undisturbed and preserved habitat makes it special.” Instead of running around trying to fill in the 95 percent knowledge gap (although he does do a bit of that), Wilson tends to favor the big questions: How much do we want to focus on documenting biodiversity as opposed to documenting what is all this biodiversity doing to the planet? How do the changes in the ecosystems today affect the fungal communities that are likely very important for the sustainability of the ecosystems? “As we’re becoming more and more cognizant of our human impact on the planet,” Wilson says, “we want to understand what is necessary to preserve or restore habitats. Understanding what’s happening to the soil communities, and specifically fungi, is going to be critical in maintaining and engaging in conservation and restoration practices.” Though the plant-mushroom affair started millions of years ago, both Wilson and Frazer are still negotiating the story of the plant-mushroom-human relationship. Once the snow fully melts and the fungi pop back up, Wilson will start his first official Rocky Mountain foraging season, and will spend the next five months collecting data, hopefully reducing our knowledge deficit from 95 percent to 94.9 percent. Boulder Weekly
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Fresh Colorado food and drink festivals for the summer by John Lehndorff Courtesy of American Cheese Society Hundreds of ways with curd will be available for sampling at this summer’s Festival of Cheese in Denver.
to take place every year from now on in Denver. Among the notables participating are chef Alice Waters, musician Jack Johnson and Colorado culinary stars such as Hosea Rosenberg of Boulder’s Blackbelly Market. Most of the seminars are limited to conference attendees, but Slow Food Nations kicks off with a public event, a street food block party with tastes from Colorado farms and ranches, and chefs’ cooking demos, food exhibitors and producers, gardening and cooking activities for kids, and author talks.
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here is a food or drink festival taking place somewhere in Colorado every single weekend of the summer of 2017. There is no shortage of wine, beer or barbecue gatherings from Fort Collins to Grand Junction and back. Along with long-running classics, there is a deep roster of brand new taste events that deliver the goods: great Colorado food and drink in an entertaining atmosphere.
The Pressed Conference 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27 Highlands Masonic Temple, Denver thepressedconference.com
Take a break from beer at the second annual Pressed Conference, the largest hard cider tasting event of the year in the state. It is a cool opportunity to sample apple, pear and other fruit ciders in many styles from sweet to very dry from across Colorado and the mountain states. This annual gathering of the Rocky Mountain Cider Association includes a slew of other tastings and workshops for the brewing geek.
Colorado BBQ Challenge June 15-17
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Even if you think you are a smokin’ expert, you’ll realize after a weekend at this mountain festival that you don’t know doodley about barbecue pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, sauces and side dishes. It’s a delicious re-education. The 70-plus teams that vie for the title of Grand Champion at this officially sanctioned competition are damn serious about their art and craft. Even after 24 years the Colorado BBQ Challenge retains its entertaining edge with seven bands, kids’ activities, barbecue demos, the Breckenridge Distillery Whiskey Tour and the Bacon Burner 6K race.
Slow Food Nations Colorado-Made Block Party 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 14 Larimer Square, Denver slowfoodnations.org
One of the largest gatherings of foodies in the nation is taking place July 14-16 in Denver. Slow Food — the international sustainability-oriented organization — is presenting its inaugural Slow Food Nations, an event based on the biennial Terra Madre that draws thousands to Turin, Italy. The difference is that Slow Food Nations is scheduled Boulder Weekly
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American Cheese Society’s Festival of Cheese 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Colorado Convention Center, Denver cheesesociety.org/conference/cheese-withaltitude Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/ event/2665528
The Denver-based American Cheese Society brings “Cheese with Altitude,” its annual conference, competition and show, to its home town July 26-29. The public can attend the huge Festival of Cheese and sample more than 1,800-plus varieties of artisan cheeses from the event’s cheese competition plus crackers, charcuterie, salumi, chocolate and craft beer and cider. Best of all, you can shop at the ACS Cheese Sale, which offers many cheeses unavailable in Colorado at reduced prices. Proceeds fund scholarships for prospective cheesemakers.
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multiple encounters with green, red and other chilies. You’ll find the peppers on hot dogs, in jam and on the quintessential festival dish, quesadillas sprinkled with cheese and topped with a whole, peeled, roasted Pueblo green chile. You can also sample Pueblo’s signature dish, “The Slopper,” consisting of open-face cheeseburgers in a bowl inundated with pork green chile with a garnish of onions, cheese and saltine crackers. It begs to be washed down with a non-craft brew. A rainbow of chile varieties on sale at the Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival.
2017 Colorado Governor’s Cup Winners’ Tasting Event 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 History Center Colorado, Denvercoloradowine.com/governors-cup
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Colorado wines still don’t get the recognition they deserve from the wine world, but the best winemakers are starting to make a splash in a beer-centric state with its beer-pioneer governor. The Colorado Wine Governor’s Cup is the only statewide annual wine-making competition reserved strictly for Colorado wines, with sommeliers, chefs, writers and wine experts from around the country judging more than 250 wines from 35 wineries. The winners are showcased at this dressy tasting event where the wines are paired with small plates from Colorado chefs.
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No brag, just fact: Boulder is the center of the American craft brew universe. This is the one beer-tasting bash focused solely on the stellar breweries of Boulder County, its wonderfully collaborative brewing community and the most savvy beer drinkers in the nation. The festival features samples from 25plus breweries plus live music, food trucks and lawn games. Get tickets before it sells out.
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Feast of Saint Arnold: In heaven there is no beer, that’s why we have this family-friendly tasting of ales, wines, spirits and food; noon to 4:30 p.m., June 10, Chapel of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs; feastofsaintarnold.com Colorado Brewers Festival: 90-plus Colorado breweries, beer school, music and food. June 24-25, Washington Park, Fort Collins; coloradobrewfest. com BrüFrou: Dozens of chef and brewer pairings with live music; noon to 5 p.m. July 16, Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus, Denver; brufrou.com Olathe Sweet Corn Festival: Wash the city out of your hair with a refreshing day of pancake breakfasts, endless corn on the cob, country music and regular folks out on the Western Slope; Aug. 5, Olathe; olathesweetcornfest.com
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CHAUTAUQUA SUMMER SILENT FILM SERIES Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303442-3282, chautauqua.com/ events/film. Boulder is home to the only Chautauqua west of the Mississippi River in continuous operation since the Chautauqua heyday of the 1920s, making it the perfect venue to celebrate the glories of silent cinema. The auditorium’s barn-like architecture further enhances that old-time feeling. A trip to the movies is a trip back in time as each screening features live musical accompaniment from either pianist Hank Tory, the Silent Cinema Trio or the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. June 28: The Three Musketeers July 5: Charlie Chaplin Comedy Night July 12: Peter Pan July 19: Harold Lloyd Comedy Night July 26: The Scarlet Letter August 2: Spite Marriage August 9: Sherlock Holmes August 17: College FILM ON THE ROCKS Red Rocks Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720381-0813, denverfilm.org/fotr. When it comes to outdoor moviegoing, the Denver Film Society knows how to put on a show. This year’s lineup includes plenty of crowd pleasers — including the much-anticipated Grateful Dead documentary — and a musical act preceding each screening. May 22: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story May 25: Long Strange Trip June 5: Dirty Dancing June 12: Bridesmaids June 19: The Fifth Element July 7: The Lego Movie
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS Infinity Park at Glendale, 950 S. Birch St., Denver, 303-6394711, moviesatinfinitypark. com. MOVIES & MUSIC IN THE PARK Parfet Park, 911 10th St., Golden, cityofgolden.net.
July 20: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Sept. 11: Twister
Golden’s yearly summer series offers family-friendly entertainment and music every Friday in August. The bands take the stage at 7 p.m., and the movies begin at 8:30 p.m.
OUTDOOR MOVIES IN THE PARK Westminster, ci.westminster.co.us/ SpecialEvents
ci.westminster.co.us/SpecialEvents If the Westminster’s park series is too family friendly for your taste, come walk the mean streets of classic Film Noir at the new RTD Train Station. June 16: Double Indemnity July 14: Sunset Boulevard Aug. 18: Touch of Evil
Aug. 4: Sing Aug. 11: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Aug. 18: Moana Aug. 25: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Located across multiple Westminster venues, all screenings are free and will feature food trucks and pre-movie festivities.
LONGMONT MUSEUM SUMMER FILM SERIES Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.
HISTORIC ELITCH GARDENS THEATRE 4655 W. 37th Ave., Denver, historicelitchtheatre.org/summerfilms.
Featuring programs for adults and children, all films are hosted in the museum’s 250-seat Stewart Auditorium. May kicks off the popular Views & Brews program with Cult Classics & Cocktails. In June and July, the museum will once again host weekly kids’ movies for only $2 admission.
This seven-movie series kicks off June 16 with two movies shown inside Elitch’s historic theater. On June 30, the series moves out to the lawn with five more screenings on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Pre-show entertainment, concessions and raffles accompany each movie.
Cult Classics & Cocktails: May 25: Thelma and Louise, June 1: Office Space June 8: Pulp Fiction June 15: Best in Show
DRIVE-INS Want to see a movie under the stars but don’t want to battle the unpredictable Colorado weather? Try a drive-in, just like dear old Dad used to do.
Kids’ Film Series: June 13: Good Dinosaur June 20: Beauty and the Beast (animated) June 27: Chicken Run July 11: Trolls July 18: Toy Story July 25: Moana
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June 2: The Jungle Book (Irving Street Park, 7392 Irving St.) June 23: The Secret Life of Pets (Westminster Stadium, 6989 Raleigh St.) June 30: Storks (Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway) July 21: Finding Dory (Countryside Ballfields, 10510 Oak St.) Aug. 4: A Dog’s Purpose (Standley Lake Regional Park, 100th Avenue and Simms Street) Aug. 25: Moana (City Park, 10475 Sheridan Blvd.) Sept. 22: Zootopia (Big Dry Creek Park, 1700 W. 128th Ave.) FILM NOIR SERIES Westminster Train Station, 6995 Grove St., Westminster, Boulder Weekly
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MESA DRIVE-IN 2625 Santa Fe Drive, Pueblo, 719-542-3345, mesadrive-in.com. Three screens, each showing two movies a night. $8.50 for adults, free for children under 12, and all shows begin at dusk. EGYPTIAN THEATRE AND TRU VU DRIVE-IN THEATER 452 Main St., Delta, 970-874-9770.
ESTES PARK FILM FESTIVAL — SILENT FILM FESTIVAL Aug. 11–14, Historic Park Theatre, 130 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8904, historicparktheatre. com/2016-silent-film-festival.
Double features every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $8 for anyone over 12, all else get in free. Cash only.
What better complement to a 100-year-old movie theater than some of the best from Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the cruelly overlooked Lupino Lane? Each short features musical accompaniment by Scott “Flyin’ Fingers” Wilseck.
THE STAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE 600 E. Miami Road, Montrose, 970249-6170, stardrivein.com.
TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL Sept. 2-5, Telluride, telluridefilmfestival.org.
Double features every weekend at dusk with a special “Back to the ’60s Nite” classic car show and costume contest on June 4.
It’s quite simply one of the best film festivals in the world. The lineup is always a secret, but this is your chance to get a sneak peak of some of the year’s best movies.
FILM FESTIVALS STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2017 CENTURY BOULDER 1700 29th Street, Boulder, 303-4440583, cinemark.com/ghibli. If you’re looking for family entertainment, look no further than GKIDS’s mini-fest of Studio Ghibli films. All six of these magnificent and memorable films will be screened in both subtitled and dubbed versions and are ideal for any age. June 25 & 26: My Neighbor Totoro July 23 & 24: Kiki’s Delivery Service August 27 & 28: Castle in the Sky September 24 & 25: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind October 29 & 30: Spirited Away November 26 & 27: Howl’s Moving Castle CINEMAQ July 20–23, Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 720381-0813, denverfilm.org. Cultivating the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Colorado with the best in LGBTQ cinema.
DOCUWEST FILM FESTIVAL Sept. 13–17, Alamo Drafthouse — Sloan’s Lake, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, 720-577-4720, docuwestfest. com. Denver’s newest cinema hosts this year’s festival of movies so good they have to be true. BRECKENRIDGE FESTIVAL OF FILM Sept. 21-24, Breckenridge, breckfilmfest.org. Not that you needed another reason to head to the mountains but the Breck Film Fest has been capturing the grand and the intimate since 1981, and there’s no sign of slowing.
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Kaiser Permanente Bacon Burner 6K. A 3.8mile out-and-back run on a paved trail with views of snow-capped peaks and Dillon Reservoir. 9:30 a.m. Frisco Marina, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, 970-668-9133.
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Watch or compete as bikers race the train to Silverton. 7 a.m. Durango to Silverton, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com. Through May 28.
Saturday, May 27
G’Knight Ride. Come ride a cruiser bike on Longmont’s scenic greenways; there’s a kids’ festival and rides. 3 p.m. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont, 303-319-9882, gknightride.org.
Gunnison Growler Weekend. 64- and 32-mile mountain bike rides and events throughout the weekend. Hartman Rocks Recreation Area, Gunnison, gunnisontrails.com. Through May 28.
Monday, May 29 BolderBoulder 10K. America’s favorite 10K race creates a full day of fun for all, from walkers to elite athletes. Races finBolderBoulder is one of the most ish at CU’s Folsom Field. anticipated races in the area. Pro Wheelchair wave kicks off at 6:50 a.m. with Palisade Gran Fondo. An epic group bike elite men’s race expected ride. The route will have something for to finish at the stadium at 11:45 a.m. For everyone with its steep climbs and rolling information go to bolderboulder.com. hills, flat sections and gorgeous scenery. 7 a.m. Peach Bowl Park, 600 Logan Ave. Vail Valor Races. Watch or participate Palisade, palisadegranfondo.com. in the full marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5-mile run/walk, or 1-mile family Run the Rockies. Half-marathon starts at run. Vail, 970-445-7076. 8 a.m., road 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. Copper Mountain Conoco, Frisco, 800-424-1554. Saturday, June 3 Buena Vista Bike Fest. Road rides of various distances including a century and metric century. 7 a.m. McPhelemy Park, Highway and Main Street, Buena Vista. Burning Can Festival at Lyons Outdoor Games. Get your summer on with outdoor sport competitions complete with live music and beer from more than 50 breweries. Bohn Park, 219 Second Ave., Lyons, burningcan.com/lyons. Through June 4. Fire Hydrant 5K and Pet Expo. Support the Larimer Humane Society with this dog-friendly 5K fun-run or walk. 8 a.m. The Promenade Shops at Centerra and Chapungu Sculpture Park, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, 970-226-3647. Longmont Triathlon Weekend. Kids-only and beginner triathlons on Saturday; Colorado’s longest running adult triathlon on Sunday. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont, 303-651-8406. Through June 4.
Taste of Louisville 5K/12K. Run through Historic Main Street, Louisville, right through all the action of the Taste of Louisville, and continue on Louisville’s trails. Main Street and E. Lafayette Street, Louisville, tastehalf.com.
Sunday, June 4 Steamboat Marathon & Half Marathon. Run alongside the roaring Elk River and take in the mountain scenery. 7:30 a.m. Routt County Courthouse, 522 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880, steamboatchamber.com.
Saturday, June 10 American Heart Association Heart Walk. Join thousands to walk for heart and stroke awareness. 5K and 1-mile distances. 7:30 a.m. Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St., Denver, 866-430-9255.
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Ironkids Boulder Fun Run. An event for young ones to get in on the racing action with different distances depending on age. 8 a.m. Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, ironman.com.
Sunday, June 11 Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. A physically demanding course through some iconic rock formations. Garden of the Gods, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, gardentenmile.com. Ironman Boulder. The classic endurance race in a triathlon mecca. 7 a.m. Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, ironman.com. REVEL Rockies Marathon and HalfMarathon. Whether you do half or all the way, it’s all downhill in this Evergreen to Morrison marathon. 6 a.m. Evergreen, runrevel.com/rdv.
Saturday, June 17 Big Gay 5K. Walk or run this 5K as part of Denver’s PrideFest in support of queer, open and equal rights. 10 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, glbtcolorado.org. Estes Park Marathon. Offering full, half, team relay or 10K races. 6 a.m. The Dao House, 6120 Highway 7, Estes Park, 970-214-4128, epmarathon.org.
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Bicycle Tour of Colorado. Take a six-day, 453-mile tour of the Centennial state on two wheels, beginning and ending in Pagosa Springs, bicycletourcolorado.com. Through June 24. Father’s Day 5K. Celebrate Father’s Day by proving you can keep up with your kids in this 5K run or walk. 8:30 a.m. Mountain Avenue, Downtown Fort Collins, 970-221-6683. Mount Evans Ascent Race. A foot race to the top of 14,264-foot Mount Evans. 6:30 a.m. Echo Lake, Highway 103, Idaho Springs, 303-642-7917.
Thursday, June 22 Crested Butte Bike Week. Experience the birthplace of mountain biking and ride singletrack at the oldest mountain bike festival in the world. Crested Butte, cbbikeweek.com. Through June 25.
Tuesday, July 4 Colorado Firecracker 4K/4 Mile. Run for it or don’t in a laid back atmosphere with super comfy event shirts and an amazing crawfish boil. Toast the U.S.A. with a free Pabst. 8 a.m. Erie Community Park, Erie, coloradofirecrackerrun.com. Mount Evans Freedom Run 5K. Support Mount Evans Home Health & Hospice with a morning run. 8 a.m. Evergreen Middle School, 2059 Hiwan Drive, Evergreen, 303-674-6400. SPORTS continued on page 30
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Roger’s River Run 5K. Wear your glow-in-the-dark running gear for this night-time run before boogying down at the Rhythm on the River. 7:45 p.m. Roger’s Grove Park, Boston Street and Hover Street, Longmont, 303-776-6050.
Saturday, July 8 LG Triathlon and LG Kid’s Triathlon. A fun sprint triathlon for 6 to 13 year olds. 10 a.m. Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, 1700 Bull Pasture Road, Eagle, lgtri.com. Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour. A 120mile bike ride from Evergreen to Avon with more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain, with free bag drop in Loveland and special prizes. Go both ways to make it a double Triple Bypass! 7 a.m. Day 1 Start: Bergen Park, Evergreen, Day 1 Finish: Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, triplebypass.org. Through July 9.
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Boulder Peak Triathlon. One of the country’s longest and most well-known triathlons that attracts the pros with a $25,000 prize purse. Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, 5430sports.com. Steamboat Bike Week. Group road rides, downhill thrills, clinics that offer the chance to meet fellow cyclists and enjoy days spent in the Colorado sun. Various venues across Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880, steamboatchamber.com. Through June 15.
Friday, July 14
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Louisville Spaghetti Open Golf Tournament. Golf, golf, golf and, oh yeah, spaghetti! 7:30 a.m. Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-666-5747.
Saturday, July 15 Aspen Valley Marathon. Three beautiful, scenic and mostly downhill runs along the Rio Grande Trail. Try to qualify for the Boston Marathon or try your feet at the half-marathon or 5K. Wagner Park, S. Mill Street, Aspen, Aspenvalleymarathon.com. Bob Cook Mount Evans Memorial Hill Climb. An iconic bike race climbing 6,600 feet on the highest paved road in the U.S. 320 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 303-249-6168, bicyclerace.com. Frisco Triathlon. A different sort of triathlon with a 3K stand-up paddleboard, 15K mountain bike ride and 5K run on the trails. 8:30 a.m. Frisco Marina, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, 970-668-5276, ext. 3057.
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of crawfish Barr Trail Mountain after your run Race. 12.6 miles asat the Colocending from 3,500 feet rado Firecracker in elevation and then 4K/4Mile. 12.6 miles back again. 7 a.m. Pikes Peak Cog Railway, 515 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, barrtrailmountainrace.com.
Friday, July 21 Black Diamond Open Golf Tournament. 18 holes of golf plus other competitions, a team contest and raffle prizes. 7:30 a.m. Indian Peaks Golf Course, 2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, 303-666-9555.
Saturday, July 22 Courage Classic. Support the Colorado Children’s Hospital with a three-day cycling event starting and ending at Copper Mountain. Copper Mountain Resort, 209 10 Mile Circle, Frisco, childrenscoloradofoundation.org/ courage-classic. Through July 24.
Wednesday, July 26 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 30.
Saturday, July 29 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 30.
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Saturday, August 5
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AUDI Power of Four Trail Run and Mountain Bike Races. A 50K ultra trail-running race that covers all four area mountains and includes a 22K trail run and Vertical K race. 7 a.m. Base at Aspen Mountain, 601 E. Dean St., Aspen, 970-925-1220. Through August 6.
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BEC Triathlon. 400-meter swim in the high altitude, open water of Nottingham Lake, 15K road bike heading back to Avon, and a 5K run through Nottingham Park. 8 a.m. Nottingham Park, 1 W. Benchmark Road, Avon, bectri.com.
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LAPS Canine 4K. A charity fun-run for dogs, their owners and friends. 9:15 a.m. Frisco Historic Park Gazebo, 120 Main St., Frisco, 970-668-3230. Littleton Twilight Criterium. A timed circuit bike race that’s just as fun for participants as it is for spectators. 3:30 p.m. Alamo Ave., Main Street, Downtown Littleton, littletonrocks.com.
Sunday, August 6 Lake Dillon Challenge Rowing Regatta. The highest and most scenic regatta in North America that celebrates the healthy recreational uses of the lake and environment with 2.5-mile or 6-mile courses. Frisco Bay Marina, 267 Marina Road, Frisco, 970-409-8435.
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Saturday, August 19 Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Two tough races only open to qualified runners. 7 a.m. Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, 719-473-2625, pikespeakmarathon.org. Through Aug. 20.
Sunday, August 20
Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half-Marathon. 8 a.m. Race starts next to Georgetown Lake in Georgetown, gtishalf.org.
Sunday, August 27
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon. Part of the National Park Half Marathon Series, designed to leave you with the energy to enjoy the park. 6 a.m. Lake Estes Trail near Community Drive, Estes Park, 435-200-4956.
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Transrockies Run. A stage race that takes you on an epic, 120-mile journey from Buena Vista to Beaver Creek over six days. 7 a.m. Buena Vista Heritage Museum, 506 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 866-373-3376. Through Aug. 20.
Aspen Backcountry Marathon. This tough race, run on mountain dirt trails, is open to individuals and relay teams. 6 a.m. Rio Grande Park near downtown Aspen, aspenbackcountrymarathon.com.
Longmont Sunrise Stampede. A familyoriented 2-mile run/walk and 10K run on a certified course raising money for the St. Vrain Valley School district. 8 a.m. Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Rd., Longmont, sunrisestampede.com.
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Ironman 70.3 Boulder. 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run will offer 30 qualifying slots to the world championship. Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N. 51st St., Boulder, ironman. com.
Evergreen Kids Triathlon. Fun races of different lengths for 5 to 13 year olds. 9 a.m. Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Golden Gran Fondo Festival. Watch or participate in one the most challenging road races in the nation. 8 a.m. Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, 765-247-2453.
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There’s a lot of great beer in Boulder County. As you can see, our communities are home to 45 of the best microbreweries in the nation. Take the beer tours on the following pages a week at a time, and you can taste it all in just six weeks.
NEDERLAND 43, 44
LONGMONT 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
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hink about the number 730. Pretty big number, right? Well, if you are a beer lover, and we know you are, you should be particularly thrilled about the number 730. That’s because there are 730 more microbreweries in this great country of ours this year than there were last year. And in case you’re counting, that brings the grand total of microbreweries in the U.S. to a whopping 5,234. That’s a whole lot of really good beer. It’s also a bit overwhelming if you’re one of those hyper-focused souls who just has to tick off every name on the list. And that’s where BW’s Boulder County beer tours come in. We live in a place blessed by natural beauty, kind people and some of the world’s finest beer. In fact, Boulder County is home to 45 of the best, most creative microbreweries found anywhere. Three of them — Oskar Blues, Left Hand and Avery — are rated in the top 50 microbreweries in the country. That means their beer is great and they make a lot of it. But Boulder County’s other 42 breweries also have great and interesting beer. It’s just brewed up in smaller quantities. All told, when you figure in the seasonal offerings from the
county’s beer makers, our home turf produces somewhere around 1,000 different beers every year. These folks have light, dark, sweet, sour, fruity, dry, wet, bubbly, flat, nitro or any combina-
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tion thereof. That’s the fun of it. Sure, you’ve got your favorites, the three or four beers you stop by to drink on the way home from work or keep in your fridge. But when was the last time you really went tasting, took that walk on the wild side? Well, that’s too long. If you wait six months between tasting tours in Boulder County, there’s likely another 30 to 50 new beers being brewed up. But don’t despair. BW is here to help organize your beer drinking outings. If you follow our advice and tick off one beer tour a week, you can taste every beer in the county in just six weeks. And while we can’t guarantee it, we bet that by the time you’ve finished, you’ll have a whole new set of favorite brews. If you have a designated driver and you’re willing to taste, not guzzle, we think you could complete these six tours quite a bit faster. How fast? We don’t know, which is a bad answer for inquisitive journalists. That’s why in the very near future, we’re going to set the mark for tasting every single beer in the county. And when we do, you’ll be reading all about it. Until then, have fun, enjoy the amazing beers our home has to offer and always drink responsibly. See you at the plank.
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BREWERY TOUR #1 BOULDER
1 BOULDER BEER (NEW LOCATION) 1123 Walnut St., Boulder 303-447-1345 • walnutbrewery.com
This summer, Boulder Beer, the first and oldest craft brewery in the state, is expanding into the heart of Boulder. At the new location on Walnut Street you’ll find the same Boulder Beer brews you’ve come to love: there’s nothing like a Sweaty Betty or a Buffalo Gold on a hot summer afternoon, or a Shake chocolate porter or Slope Style red IPA in the throes of winter. Stop by to check out seasonal and limited release beers and perhaps have a nosh of beer pretzels or smoked chicken wings.
In 2012, brothers Mark and Chris Heinritz, along with brewmaster Brian Lutz, opened West Flanders Brewing Co. Their mission was simple: to combine tradition and modernity in a beer made with passion. You can taste that mission in all the beers at West Flanders. If you want something with a kick, order the bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, Infinite Velocity. West Flanders also offers a variety of gluten-reduced brews like the session IPA All Hours, the Oktoberfest staple Deutsch Klingen and the milk stout Udder Darkness.
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BREWERY TOUR #1 3 SHINE BREWING CO.
2027 13th St., Boulder 303-449-0120 • shineboulder.com
In 2011, triplet sisters Jill, Jessica and Jennifer Emich brought on award-winning brewer Mike Kasian and founded Shine Brewing Co. Keeping with the holistic, health-centered vibe of Shine’s award-winning restaurant, only the finest ingredients and sustainable brewing practices — including recycling spent grain to local farmers for chicken feed — are used. Try Shine’s Ahimsa Gluten-Free Ale (a Great American Beer Fest bronze medal winner), Down Dog IPA or one of the varied rotating seasonal tap brews.
4a MOUNTAIN SUN PUB & BREWERY 1535 Pearl St., Boulder 303-546-0886 • mountainsunpub.com
4b SOUTHERN SUN PUB & BREWERY 627 S. Broadway, Boulder 303-543-0886 • mountainsunpub.com
The flagship location of the Mountain Sun chain opened on Pearl Street in 1993 and has since expanded throughout Boulder County and Denver. Its six-barrel brewery still turns out local favorites, like the Colorado Kind Ale, a perfect mix of toasty malt and Cascade hops, and the Java Porter, the Sun’s trademark coffee porter, brewed with specially roasted fair-trade organic coffee from Boulder’s Conscious Coffees. The Southern Sun has been holding down the fort in South Boulder since 2002. From dark to light, IPA to porters, Southern Sun offers a long and diverse menu for all palates at the table.
5 BJ’s RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE 1690 28th St., Boulder 303-402-9294 • bjsrestaurants.com
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse operates six breweries in five states, but the Boulder location serves as the company’s experimental brewhouse. More than 150 beers are tested at the Boulder location, and very few of them are released nationally. Eleven signature beers and 10 seasonals are on tap. The award-winning PM Porter is nitrogen-conditioned and smooth, with rich caramel, molasses and chocolate hitting the palate. Other brews span the color spectrum, from the crisp German Kölsch-style Brewhouse Blonde to the Irish-style Jeremiah Red to the pitch black Tatonka Imperial Stout.
6 FATE BREWING CO.
1600 38th St., Boulder 303-449-3283 • fatebrewingcompany.com
FATE Brewing Company specializes in eclectic brews. If you’re craving something sweet and dark, try the Chocolate Banana Milk Stout or the Coconut Cream Porter. But if the sun’s blaring and you’re sitting out on the patio, order something light and crisp like the Watermelon Kölsch. For the hops lover in all of us, go for the Idaho 7 S.M.a.S.H., boldly displaying the flavor of the hops which gives the beer its name.
7 BRU HANDBUILT ALES & EATS 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 720-638-5193 • bruboulder.com
BRU handbuilt ales & eats Founder Ian Clark pairs his passion for food with never filtered, naturally carbonated ales. BRU beers nod to Ian’s kitchen career as well; Obitus American Brown Ale is made with roasted dates and caramelized sugar, and the Citrum IPA is crafted with fresh lemon zest and juniper. BRU features 14 rotating ales on tap.
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BREWERY TOUR #2 BOULDER
8 TWISTED PINE BREWING CO.
3201 Walnut St., Suite A, Boulder 303-786-9270 • twistedpinebrewing.com
The Twisted Pine tap room features 24 taps pouring everything from traditional styles to the more adventurous creations concocted by some of the region’s most imaginative brewers. From the German Pilsner to the Cream Stout to the decadent Northstar Imperial Porter and Intercept IPA, Twisted Pine’s beers are legendary in these parts. And if you’re feeling frisky, try tackling the infamous Ghost Face Killah, the absolute hottest beer this side of Hades.
9 SANITAS BREWING CO.
3550 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder 303-442-4130 • sanitasbrewing.com
When co-founders of Sanitas Brewing Co. Chris Coyne and Michael Memsic started their brew operation in Boulder, a funny thing started happening: Nearly every time the two met up to talk business or start the brewing, they noticed a large black owl watching. The owl soon became a symbol of the brewery, used as a logo along with a six-pointed brewer’s star. With several favorites including the Sanitas Black IPA and the Sanitas Saison, in addition to a handful of other staples and limited availability beers, the tap room offers ample space to hang out, play some lawn games and enjoy the sun and mountain views on the patio.
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FLATIRON PARK HOURS 11AM - 10PM BREWERY TOURS ON THURS, SAT. & SUN., 3PM
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1898 S. FLATIRON COURT • BOULDER, CO 303-396-1898
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10 BOULDER BEER BREWING 2880 Wilderness Place, Boulder 303-444-8448 • boulderbeer.com
Started in 1979 by two professors at the University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder Beer is the first and oldest craft brewery in the state of Colorado. Starting out with just three beers (a porter, a stout and an ESB), the company now offers a large and growing variety of year-round staples (such as the Hazed hoppy session ale and Shake chocolate porter), as well as seasonal and limited-release beers.
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11 VISION QUEST BREWERY 2510 47th St., Unit A2, Boulder visionquestbrewing.com
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Who better to start a new brewery than the three guys who run Boulder Fermentation Supply, the one-stop shop for do-it-yourself brewers? After a decade of home brewing, Adam Kandle, Greg Foley and Greg Kallfa decided to open Vision Quest. Visitors to the taproom can expect to find a great rotating selection of hand-crafted beers, including the Chumlumzumbo American IPA, smoked porter, sour ale, chocolate rye, gingerbread stout and a couple dozen wild and tasty variations.
12 J WELLS BREWERY
2516 49th St., Suite 5, Boulder 303-396-0384 • jwellsbrewery.com
The smallest brewery in Boulder, J Wells Brewery is as close as you can get to home brewing while still enjoying the quality and freshness of a pro. Owner/brewer Jamie Wells is always around to pour a beer, give a tour and have a chat. The beers at J Wells are inspired by the malty beers of England and the bite of West Coast IPAs. With nine rotating taps, there’s always something new to try, but year-round favorites like the Hop Haze and the Chocolate Milk Stout are sure to please.
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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
5460 Conestoga Court, Boulder 303-484-1465 • wildwoodsbrewery.com
This seven-barrel brewhouse is owned by founders Jake and Erin Evans along with Charlie and Kristen Rilling. Their love for all things outdoors was the inspiration for Wild Woods’ natureinspired beers. Wild Woods’ beers — such as their Treeline IPA, Wildflower Pale Ale, Campfire Red Ale, Ponderosa Porter and Berry Patch Wheat — feature the subtle use of specialty ingredients like juniper berries, jasmine flowers, herbs and fruits.
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COLORADO’S FIRST CRAFT BREWERY
14a UPSLOPE BREWING CO. — FLATIRON PARK 1898 South Flatiron Court, Boulder • 303-396-1898
14b UPSLOPE BREWING CO. — LEE HILL 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Suite 20, Boulder 303-449-2911 upslopebrewing.com
Upslope has earned a reputation for producing beer that expertly typifies the style. Visit the original Lee Hill brewery, barrel room and tap room on the north side of Boulder. Enjoy a pint from 12 taps plus a rotating Beer Engine. There is live music every Monday and Friday night. Located in east Boulder, the new Flatiron Park production facility’s tap room boasts 24 taps. Join them every Tuesday for a new beer release as well as live music. Enjoy the summer on one of the two patios or a private party room that hosts groups up to 50 people. Boulder Weekly
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After nearly a year of planning, research and hard work, Chris Asher opened Asher Brewing Company in November 2009. It is Colorado’s first all organic brewery in the state, serving up five styles of beer: Green Bullet Organic IPA, Greenade Organic Double IPA, Tree Hugger Organic Amber, Green Monstah Organic Strong Ale and Green Lantern Organic Kölsch. Their facilities are also 100 percent wind-powered.
Avery is one of the original pioneers of craft brewing in Boulder County. For nearly a quarter of a century, Avery has been committed to producing eccentric ales and lagers that defy styles and categories. The brewery says its beers are American at heart: a blend of Old World tradition, expertise, ingenuity, creativity and boldness. Or put another way, the beer is really, really good. And Avery donates beer and/or money to social causes all the time. The company brews dozens of great beers so you’ll just have to take the brewery tour and sample them all. Or just focus on Avery’s barrel-aged series.
4910 Nautilus Court North, Boulder 303-440-4324 • averybrewing.com
4699 Nautilus Court, Suite 104, Boulder 303-530-1381 • asherbrewing.com
Large Rooftop Bar with Beautiful Mountain Views! Now Serving Sunday Brunch Every Week 9am - 3pm Join Us for Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm Mon - Fri Live Music Every Saturday during the summer!
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6315 Lookout Rd, Boulder • 303-530-5400 • Hours: Sun 9a - 9p • Mon - Thurs 11a - 9p • Fri-Sat 11a - 10p Get information about our menus, events and more on our website: elementbistroboulder.com Boulder Weekly
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BREWERY TOUR #3 17 NEW PLANET BREWING CO. 6560 Odell Place, Unit D, Boulder 303-499-4978 • newplanetbeer.com
Since 2009, New Planet Brewery has been leading the charge for a “gluten-free revolution” by catering to beer lovers with gluten intolerance. When co-founder Pedro Gonzalez was diagnosed with celiac disease, instead of giving up his love for craft beer, he decided to open his own brewery. The offerings include the Seclusion IPA, Blonde Ale, Raspberry Ale, Pale Ale and the Tread Lightly Ale, a crisp, refreshing drink that’s perfect for summer.
18 FINKEL & GARF BREWING CO. 5455 Spine Road, Suite A, Boulder 720-379-6042 • finkelandgarf.com
Finkel & Garf Brewing Company is the story of a father and a son who are both still kids at heart. Eric and Dan Garfinkel created a taproom that offers nostalgic snacks like Cracker Jacks and Twinkies, and old-school table games like Skittles and Nok Hockey. There are a dozen or so beers on tap, plus fresh-brewed root beer. Stop by on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. to check out a new beer every week or ask for a brewery tour; they’d love to show you around.
19 VINDICATION BREWING CO.
6880 Winchester Circle, Unit F, Boulder 303-530-0642 • vindicationbrewing.com
Vindication Brewing Co. uses several unique processes to craft its beer. Hop-Back allows Vindication to add hops and other flavor additions at different times during the brewing cycle, and a custom valve system provides the brewery with precision, hand-controlled temperature regulation throughout the brewing process. These techniques are part of a brewing philosophy Vindication calls Brewtegrity. Enjoy core beers (an American Bold Ale or Freedom Stout, perhaps) and seasonal favorites in Vindication’s Gunbarrel taproom.
20 BOOTSTRAP BREWING CO.
6778 North 79th St., Niwot 303-652-4186 • bootstrapbrewing.com
Taproom open daily in Prospect New Town! opendoorbrewco.com
Good Food: Our BBQ originals made in house with premium, fresh ingredients. Cold Beer: Handcrafted Light or Dark beers brewed and canned on premise.
Bootstrap Brewing boasts a wide selection of awardwinning beers from its 1956 Golden Ale to Stick’s Pale Ale to the Flagstaff Amber to Worthog Stout and more. The brewery is committed to making great beer and having fun while doing it. Music is another important factor for the brewery, with live music in the taproom weekly. Going beyond the typical food pairing, Bootstrap offers a complimentary music suggestion as well. Enjoy their Insane Rush IPA while listening to AC/DC, Scorpians and Great White. Guzzle down a Boomer Brown and rock out to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Convenience: Our BBQ & our beers are available in the comfort of our dining room or the convenience of our drive-thru. You heard right, quality BBQ & Beer, available drive-thru!
21 POWDER KEG BREWING CO.
101 Second Ave., Niwot • 720-600-5442 powderkegbrewingcompany.com
Niwot’s Powder Keg Brewing Co. has quickly become a local favorite after opening a couple years ago in large part due to their precise beers. Engineer-turned-brewer Phil Joyce brings his technical aptitude to the brewing game in each of his beers, which flow at their wideopen and bright taproom. The Intergalactic Double IPA (a whopping 8.2 percent alcohol and 70 IBU) is a taproom favorite, featuring Galaxy and Amarillo hops, which impart tropical citrus flavors. The Center of the Earth is a rock-solid, malty American amber ale, while the Totes McOats oatmeal stout has a decidedly smooth mouthfeel. Boulder Weekly
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BREWERY TOUR #4 LONGMONT 22 OSKAR BLUES BREWERY & TASTY WEASEL TAPROOM 1800 Pike Road, Longmont 303-776-1914 • oskarblues.com
These are the folks who put the “can” back in beer can. Let’s face it, Oskar Blues is a legend. It’s one of the biggest, most successful craft brewers in the nation. With 16 great beers — all in cans — ranging from Dale’s Pale Ale to Barrel Aged Ten Fidy (the real black gold), it’s got your taste buds covered. When the company outgrew its original location in Lyons, the Longmont location became the center of production. The Tasty Weasel Taproom is an excitement center filled with music, people, beer and fun. Stop by for a tour of the brewery and stay for a few pints.
23 SKEYE BREWING
900 S. Hover St., Suite D, Longmont 303-774-7698 skeyebrewing.com
24 GROSSEN BART BREWING
The taproom for SKEYE brewing is tucked away in a strip mall, which — as is often the case in Boulder County — belies the amount of creativity and fun inside the shop. Trivia, swing dancing, live music, indoor cornhole, foosball, darts, an art gallery and yes, a brewing area, are all packed into SKEYE. The Yakita Porter is a traditional English-style porter, with balanced bitterness and sweetness. The local favorite Prairie Scholars Ale features Pilsner malt and Cascade hops to create an easy drinking, well-balanced brew. SKEYE also mixes the Prairie Scholars with their Tobias Red Ale to create a dynamite amber-like ale.
1025 Deleware Ave., Longmont 720-438-2060 • grossenbart.com
Longmont’s Grossen Bart Brewery seeks to put two things on a pedestal: craft beer and awesome beards. German for “big beard,” Grossen Bart creates beers like the crisp, dry and fruity Stubble Kölsh, and the Anker Beard Amber with its caramel and toasted malt flavor. You’ll find sours, stouts, lagers, double bocks, IPAs and more rotating through the beer list as well.
Happy Hour Every Wednesday 4pm-9:30pm Grossen Bart Brewery is located directly behind the Safeway on Ken Pratt at 1025 Delaware Ave. in Longmont, Colorado. We are a 10bbl Brew House and serve only our beer brewed on site. We offer weekly live music, food trucks, and FREE popcorn! We are pet and family friendly. We have a nice outdoor beer garden with a mountain view! We look forward to pouring you and your friends The Purest Form of Outlandish Character! Stay up to date with our progress and future events by subscribing to our monthly newsletter. PROST!
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BREWERY TOUR #4 25 SHOES & BREWS
63 South Pratt Parkway, Unit B, Longmont 720-340-4290 • shoesbrews.com
Shoes and Brews is a specialty running-shoe store with a joint taproom/brewery serving 20-plus of Colorado’s finest craft beers. It has been described as the “mullet” of microbrews; business in the front with the party in the back. Try Shoes and Brews’ own Red Red Rye or select any of the other unique craft beers it brings in from other Colorado brewers.
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26 LEFT HAND BREWING CO.
1265 Boston Ave., Longmont 303-772-0258 • lefthandbrewing.com
The story of Left Hand Brewing started in December 1990 with a small homebrewer’s kit. Twenty-three years later, Left Hand Brewing distributes in 40 states, the District of Columbia and throughout Europe and Japan. Famous for its Nitro series and Milk Stout Nitro, Left Hand Brewing has racked up more than 28 Great American Beer Festival medals, 11 World Beer Cup awards and nine European Beer Star awards.
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27 300 SUNS BREWING
335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont 720-442-8292 • 300sunsbrewing.com
see website for music, comedy & events schedule
300 Suns Brewing is just the place to enjoy Colorado’s wealth of sunshine while sipping one of the brewery’s many craft beers. 300 Suns has a little bit of everything, from darker stouts and porters to the Chain Gang Radler (6 percent), a refreshing mixture of Colorado Sunday SMASH and sparkling orange-ade, designed specifically for thirsty cyclists stopping for a mid-ride rest, but enjoyed by everyone.
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28 OPEN DOOR BREW CO.
2030 Ionosphere St., Longmont 720-593-1401 • opendoorbrewco.com
Open Door Brewery brews its beers — for the time being — at Sleeping Giant in Denver, and can be found at various locations around Boulder County. Look for Libertas, a “pre-prohibition style cream ale” brewed with a healthy dose of rye, or Over the Moon, a silky smooth vanilla bean milk stout.
29 WIBBY BREWING
209 Emery St., Longmont 303-776-4594 • info@wibbybrewing.com
Using traditional German lager brewing principles as a foundation, the team at Wibby have created unique American craft beers. At the taproom, find Wibby staples (Wibby IPL, Moondoor Dunkel and Lightshine Helles) on tap, or take them home in the can. Plus, with a variety of seasonals also available, there’s enough lagers for everyone.
30 PUMPHOUSE BREWERY & RESTAURANT 540 Main St., Longmont 303-702-0881 • pumphousebrewery.com
Pumphouse focuses on quality, not quantity. Beers are exclusively found in the Pumphouse taproom. The Pumphouse serves up a variety of styles like the strong Scotch ale Shockwave, American-style wheat Wildfire, amber ale Red Alert and the export stout Spotted Dog. Make sure to stop in frequently for seasonal beers like the Peanut Butter Cream Ale and breakfast stout Wakey Wakey. Boulder Weekly
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31 CRYSTAL SPRINGS BREWING CO.
657 S. Taylor Ave., Unit E, Louisville 303-665-8888 crystalspringsbrewing.com
The good folks at Crystal Springs are dedicated to creating beers that utilize the potential of malt, water, hops, adjuncts and yeast to make the world a happier and better place. As the company says, “A great many problems have been solved while sharing good beer.” That’s because they rightly believe that a great many problems have been solved while sharing good beer. So start solving the world’s problems over Crystal Springs’ Cherry Saison, Woody’s Salted Chocolate Stout, Belgian ale, Kölsch-style ale, amber ale or the classic American porter.
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32 GRAVITY BREWING CO.
1150 Pine St., Unit B, Louisville 303-544-0746 • thegravitybrewing.com
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Tucked away in a funky corner of Historic Downtown Louisville, this laid-back brewery and tasting room serves up a great selection of award-winning, craft-brewed beers. The beers at Gravity are sold by the glass and filled fresh from the brewery taps, including Mexican lagers, a hoppy Red Ale, a couple of Belgian dubbels and a wide selection of IPAs; and they didn’t forget the stout lovers either. For dessert, try the Choc Rasp Baltic Porter.
820 Main St., Louisville 720-638-1623 • 12degree.com
Tucked in the heart of downtown Louisville, 12Degree offers up a taste of Belgium. The staple brews at 12Degree include saisons, sours, dark and gold strong ales, but a variety of beers rotate throughout the year. 12Degree’s Treachery brew won a 2016 World Beer gold medal and a 2016 Great American Bear Festival bronze medal.
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BREWERY TOUR #5 34 GROWLER USA
1071 Courtesy Road, Louisville 303-665-9967 • growlerusa.com
Growler USA started in Eugene, Oregon, with an idea to take an existing growler refill station and make it a national “American pub” concept. Today, the company operates in 10 locations throughout the U.S. Drop by the Louisville location and sample American hand-crafted beverages including local and national microbrews, hard cider, draught wine and kombucha, complemented by delicious food. The craft beer menu changes daily and varies by location, offering beer enthusiasts endless opportunities to enjoy the varieties brewed by America’s finest microbreweries.
35 FRONT RANGE BREWING CO.
400 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 1650, Lafayette 303-339-0767 • frontrangebrewingcompany.com
Established in 2013, Front Range Brewing Co. is Lafayette’s first craft brewery. In addition to its ten core beers (Sonnebahn Berliner Weisse; Piney Ridge Dunkel; Ma Belle Maison Saison; ALTitude Red Ale; TrHOPical Illusion IPA; Hogback Double IPA; Colorado Fall Coffee Ale; Snowguard Belgian Dubbel; Chasm Lake Russian Imperial Stout; Silverheels English BarleyWine), Front Range also offers a diverse rotating beer lineup.
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36 LIQUID MECHANICS BREWING CO
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297 U.S. Highway 287, Unit 100, Lafayette 720-550-7813 • liquidmechanicsbrewing.com
(303) 666-7777 • 732 MAIN ST., LOUISVILLE, CO 80027
What do three former biotech/pharmaceutical professionals do when they’ve grown tired of the corporate world? The answer is co-found Liquid Mechanics Brewing Co. These brewers focus on true-to-style American, German and Belgian recipes. Liquid Mechanics’ award-winning beers taste great, from IPAs to porters and stouts, to a Kölsch and the Amber Altbier.
*Offer is valid at The Melting Pot of Louisville, CO only. Not valid with any other offer, discount or dip certificate. Substitutions may be available. Tax and gratuity not included. See store for details or restrictions.
37 ODD13 BREWING
301 E. Simpson St., Lafayette 303-997-4164 • odd13brewing.com
Whether a beer is “heroic,” “villainous” or simply a “sidekick,” there’s a story behind every brew at Odd13. Lafayette Brett is a pale ale characterized by a large, furry mutant with large claws. Vincent Van Couch is an American Session Sour brewed similar to a traditional Berliner Weisse. Noob is the first brew from the crew at Odd13, an American IPA.
38 THE POST BREWING CO.
105 W. Emma St., Lafayette 303-593-2066 • postbrewing.com
The Post Brewing Co. makes beer to complement The Post’s mouthwatering soul food. The Post has an expansive and ever-changing beer list, with a number of award-winning brews: Howdy Beer All-American Pilsener; Townie Hoppy American Ale; Achtertruin Seizoen Farmhouse Ale; Top Rope Mexican Style Lager; and Meathooks Toasted Mild Ale.
39 U TURN BBQ
599 Crossing Drive, Lafayette • 303-993-6033 • uturnbbq.com The key to the beer (and the food) at U Turn BBQ is simplicity. U Turn brews two beers: one light and one dark. The light is a Kölsch-style ale based on the original Kölsch yeast strain brewed in Cologne, Gremany, since 1906. The dark, an American-style stout, is smooth and well-balanced. All beers are brewed and canned in-house for guaranteed freshness and availability.
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40 ECHO BREWING CO.
600 Briggs St., Erie 720-361-2332 • echobrewing.com
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This family-run operation recently expanded from its original Frederick location into an additional pizzeria and brewpub in Erie. You’ll find a wide variety of artisan beer styles at Echo, including an ESB, Helles lager, a black IPA, experimental wheats and more. Their Tri-Town Brown is a slightly sweet Northern English brown ale with hints of toffee and nuts. And the Kirby Kölsch is clean, crisp and fruity. Both the Tri-Town and the Kirby took home 2016 Great American Beer Festival awards. Other notable Echo creations include the Grand Cru, a dark Belgian strong ale, and the C.V. Milk Stout, which tastes like roasted coffee beans and milk chocolate.
285 Cheesman St., Erie 303-828-1200 • theirbc.com
Industrial Revolution Brewing Company gives a nod to Erie’s coal mining history by producing modern brews with an Old World quality. The team at this family-owned business focuses on the hands-on tradition of brewing, even going so far as building most of their equipment. Beers take international inspiration, like the Zeppelin German Ale, Iron Horse Irish Red Ale and London Bridge Brown Ale. Ingredients also infuse some global flavors, like the Twin Gear Double IPA with hops from New Zealand, or the single-malt, single-hops brew featuring Chilean Patagonia malt.
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Carousel of Happiness is located 17 miles west of Boulder on HWY 119 Carousel of Happiness is located 17 miles west of Boulder on HWY 119 www.carouselofhappiness.org info@carouselofhappiness.org 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland, CO 80466 303-258-3457 www.carouselofhappiness.org info@carouselofhappiness.org 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland, CO 80466 303-258-3457
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BREWERY TOUR #6 42 THE OLD MINE CIDERY & BREWPUB 500 Briggs St., Erie 303-905-0620 • theoldmine.com
Recently celebrating its third anniversary, The Old Mine Cidery & Brewpub features in-house hard ciders and beers from around the world in the middle of old town Erie. Cider brewer Mike Yeagar started as most brewers do with a home kit and some self-described “marginal” beers. But when he started making cider, it was a hit with friends and family. While still a beer lover, Yeagar and his partner, John Jacquat, set out to create The Old Mine. Choose from nine different fruit ciders, including the flagship Handlebar Cider, a long list of craft beers from around the country and world, and a menu of smoked meats and artisan pizzas.
43 VERY NICE BREWING CO
20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 112, Nederland 303-258-3770 • verynicebrewing.com
Gotta try the house brewed beer & smoked brisket!!
Specializing in small-batch brewing and capturing the “very nice” atmosphere of neighborhood pubs, Very Nice Brewing Company is the brainchild of husbandand-wife team Jeffrey and Susan Green. There are always six regular beers on tap and plenty of rotating brews to try. Watch out for the “crazy local” brews, dreamed up by folks on the other side of the bar, who are encouraged to bring in recipe ideas and even local ingredients. Plus, drinking Very Nice beers helps give back to the community, as the company has donated more than $12,000 to charities in Nederland, Jamestown and Boulder.
Delicious food & beer. Fun, casual, friendly atmosphere.
44 JAMES PEAK BREWERY & SMOKEHOUSE 70 E. First St., Nederland 303-258-9453 • wildmountainsb.com
Matty McClyman opened James Peak Brewery & Smokehouse on Nov. 16, 2016 in the location of the former Wild Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery in Ned. Matty, well known in Nederland from his work at several local bars over the past decade, hired Mark Ruiz, formerly of Great Divide Brewery, as head brewmaster. James Peak offers more German-style beer than its predecessor, but has retained much of the same menu, particularly the beloved chicken wings.
45 OSKAR BLUES
303 Main St., Lyons 303-823-6685 • oskarblues.com
When Dale Katechis started his Southern-style restaurant in Lyons in 1997, a brewery wasn’t initially part of the plan. However, he soon turned his love for homebrewing into a basement brewing operation and the awards started pouring in. As the company grew, it revolutionized the craft brew industry by canning its beers and selling to retailers. And the rest is history. Now 20 years later, the flagship restaurant of the Oskar Blues brand in Lyons still brews the company’s small-batch beers, while serving up the classic Cajun and Creole dishes and live music it started with. Plus, the annual Burning Can Fest at the Lyons Outdoor Games every summer (this year on June 3) features more than 200 beers from 60 breweries. And that’s it, folks, your guide to the 45 breweries in Boulder County. We hope you’ve enjoyed yourself, and we bet by the time you finish these tours, there will be a few new breweries to check out.
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Clean place with fast, good service. Sometimes live music too! Great place to hang out and enjoy the mountain scene.
70 E. 1st St Nederland 303-258-9453
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Thursday, May 25
Teebs. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Teresa Storch & Misadventure. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Friday, May 26
After Midnight. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Citizen Dan. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. D.R.A.M. 8:30 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson with the Colorado Symphony. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Justin Townes Earle. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. One Flew West and My Body Sings. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Tilia Americana. 7 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384.
Saturday, May 27
Dave Fulker Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Saturday, June 3
Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.
Bill Staines. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-7771003.
Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest and Barbeque featuring The Gasoline Lollipops, Chain Station, Masontown, Kort McCumber. Noon. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Disco Biscuits with Shpongle. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Marian Hill. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Roger Waters. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Tuesday, May 30
Great Good Fine OK. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
Roger Waters plays the Pepsi center June 3-4.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Taj Mo’: The Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Band. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Vulfpeck. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Wednesday, May 31
Friday, June 2
Blue Canyon Boys. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Second Acts. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Summer of Love with Janis Kelly. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. ZZ Ward. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Sunday, June 4
Four Tops. 7 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Brandy Clark and Charlie Worsham. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
FY5 and the Small Glories. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
New Family Dog. 9 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland, 303-258-3637.
The Disco Biscuits. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Through June 2.
Jay Roemer Band featuring Dave Carroll. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
John Prine with Kacey Musgraves. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Odesza. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Nelson Rangell. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Michael Morrow and The Culprits. 8:15 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384.
Roger Waters. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Rubber Souls. 7 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Tellerpalooza. 4:30 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Trey Anastasio Band. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Funk Knuf. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Sunday, May 28
Odesza. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Rico Jones Quartet. 7 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Monday, May 29
Cat Jerky, Hazel Miller 1:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect
Thursday, June 1
The Motet with Jurassic 5. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Nice Work Jazz Combo. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Chromeo with Rüfüs du Sol. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Hot Rize 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Old-fashioned Hootenanny. 7 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Soul School. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ Band. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
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Tuesday, June 6
Bush. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Celtic Woman. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Modest Mouse. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482.
Wednesday, June 7
Easy Star All-Stars. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
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Hucci. 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. The Junior Varsity. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Phoenix. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Thursday, June 8
Brit Floyd. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Circles Around the Sun. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. David Gans. 6 p.m. The Lounge at Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Hazel Miller and Friends. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. The Marcus King Band and Tom Hamilton’s American Babies. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Morbid Angel. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Nahko and Medicine for the People. 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Friday, June 9
Boombox & Nahko with Medicine for the People. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Circles Around the Sun. 11:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Covenhoven. 5:30 p.m. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannok St., Denver, 303-777-1003. The Dustbowl Revival. 9 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland, 303-258-3637. Flatirons Jazz Orchestra and The Denver Swing Project. 7:30 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384. The Goonies. 6 p.m. Downtown Summer Concert Series, Fourth Avenue and Kimbark Street, Longmont, 303-651-8484. Khabu Young, Art Lande & Bruce Williamson. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Summer Scene Concerts
Lewis Del Mar. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Loverboy and Survivor. 7 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Message in a Bottle and Loving the Alien. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Marshmello. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Part & Parcel. 10 p.m. The Lounge at Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Mike Masse. 7 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Roomful of Blues. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137.
Monday, June 12
White Denim. 11 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Zydecoasters. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Saturday, June 10
Big Head Todd & the Monsters with Collective Soul. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Boombox. 11 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. BrewGrass. 1 p.m. 1200 S. Pearl St., Denver. 303-777-1003. Daniel O’Donnell. 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Dopapod. 11 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. New Kids on the Block. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Shakedown Street on the Hill with Dragondeer. Noon. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Starwood. 7:30 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384. Tent Show Kings. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Tim Kliphuis. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Vader. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Wabakinoset. 10 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Sunday, June 11
HUDSON: Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski and John Scofield. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Langhorne Slim & The Law. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Alice Cooper. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Black Stone Cherry. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Brian Setzer. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
The Music of Abba. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Joel Dyer
Summer Picks Don’t miss the Punch Brothers at Chautauqua Auditorium June 12.
Parker Millsap. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Friday, June 16
Billy Shaddox. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Dion Timmer. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Dirty Dozen Brass Band. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137.
Dotsero. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.
Dispatch with Guster and Jake Shimabukuro. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Punch Brothers. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Drive-By Truckers. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Tuesday, June 13
Hip Pocket. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
The Funky Knuckles & Pho. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
A Live One — Phish Tribute. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Dan Navarro. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Sherefe. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Mason Jennings. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Goldfish. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Portugal. The Man & Local Natives. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
The Haunted Windchimes. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Chicago with the Doobie Brothers. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Jean Luc Ponty Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Kasey Chambers. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Punch Brothers. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Wednesday, June 14
Bad Suns. 9 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Kasey Chambers. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. The Long Run. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Norah Jones. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Tallgrass. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Thursday, June 15
At the Drive In. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482. Dispatch. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Welcome to Night Vale. 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Saturday, June 17
Afrodisiac — the music of Fela Kuti. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Dotsero. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Drive-By Truckers. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Gramatik. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Icelandic Musicians. 2 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
XXXtentacion. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Sunday, June 18
Monday, June 19
Soul School. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont.
Tuesday, June 20
Ryan Adams with the Infamous Stringdusters. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. The Wailing Souls. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
Wednesday, June 21
Lionel Young. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Hurray for the Riff Raff. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Marissa Russo. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Last Men on Earth. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.
Portugal. The Man. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
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Thursday, June 22
The Elite Artist Hip-Hop Showcase. 7 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384.
Friday, June 23
No Bird Ever Flew. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Poptone. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Ruth Moody Band. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Streetlight Manifesto. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. subdudes. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137. Widespread Panic. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through June 25. CONCERTS continued on page 48
Summer Scene Concerts continued from page 47
Saturday, June 24
The Fold and Rat Salad. 8:30 p.m. Dickens Tavern & Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-834-9384. Nicolas Meier. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
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Summer Picks
The Avett Brothers with Chatham County Line. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
The Avett Brothers play three shows at Red Rocks with a different guest artist every night July 7-9
Colorado Music Festival: Chamber Concert. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Okee Dokee Brothers. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Colorado Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720898-7200.
Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
Ghost B.C. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482.
Reckless Kelly. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Robert Johnson and BBQ. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Sabrina Carpenter. 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Sunday, June 25
Finnders & Youngberg. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Freddie Gibbs. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Marc Cohn. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Michael McDonald. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family Band. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Skanson & Hansen. 7 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Vans Warped Tour. 11 a.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Monday, June 26
101st Army National Guard Band. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Russ. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482.
Tuesday, June 27
’90s Throwback with Ms. Lauryn Hill, Common and En Vogue. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Mark O’Connor and the O’Connor Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Saturday, July 8
Lil’ Rev. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Wednesday, June 28
Clay Kirkland and Al Chesis & The Delta Sonics. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Hazel Miller Band. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Paul Simon. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Colorado Music Festival: Olga Kern. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Thursday, June 29
KOOL Koncert: Styx and more. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Friday, June 30
The Alcapones and Foxfeather. 9 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland, 303-258-3637. Conor Oberst. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. The Fabulous Thunderbirds. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137. The Gasoline Lollipops. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Gypsy Swing Review. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Rise Against and Deftones. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Shel. 8 p.m. Brighton Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton, 303-655-2026 Umphrey’s McGee. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Saturday, July 1
Brazilian Masters Series. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Conor Oberst. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Misterwives. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. Colorado Music Festival: Olga Kern. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Firefall. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Hayden Wofford and the Hi-Beams. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Wednesday, July 5
Flume. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. The Goonies. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.
Umphrey’s McGee. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Michael Castro Band. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Sunday, July 2
Colorado Music Festival: Red Violin. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Blue Canyon Boys. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Colorado Music Festival: Giora Bernstein. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Umphrey’s McGee. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Zeds Dead. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Monday, July 3
Super Diamond. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Tunisia. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Zeds Dead. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Tuesday, July 4
Blues Traveler with Rusted Root, Spin Doctors and The Samples. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
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Pink Martini with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Tom Weiser Jazz Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Colorado Music Festival: Young People’s Concert. 10 a.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Sunday, July 9
The Avett Brothers with Shovels & Rope. 5:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Monday, July 10
Paradise Theater. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Santana. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Tuesday, July 11
Beck. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Queen and Adam Lambert. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
DJ Shadow. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Friday, July 7
Caravan Palace. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
The Avett Brothers with Dr. John and the Nite Trippers. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Bassnectar. 8 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700. Through July 9.
Wednesday, July 12
Harry Tuft. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303777-1003. Natalie Merchant. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Dangermuffin. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Reel Big Fish. 6 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Prohibition 6. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
The Tyler Walker Band. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.
Undlin & Wolfe. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
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Ween. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Thursday, July 13
Colorado Music Festival: Beethoven’s Ninth. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Flash Mountain Flood. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Hazel Miller and Friends. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Michael Franti & Spearhead. 6:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Friday, July 14
Alive on Arrival. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. All Time Low. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482. Chubby Carrier. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137. Colorado Music Festival: Beethoven’s Ninth. 6:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Railroad Earth & Leftover Salmon. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Sweetwater Stringband. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Three Dog Night. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Quirktett. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Saturday, July 15
Arena Rock All-Stars. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Brad Paisley. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Railroad Earth. 9 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Rico Jones Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. UZ. 9 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666.
Sunday, July 16
Amos Lee with the Colorado Symphony. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Thursday, July 20
Colorado Music Festival: Stewart Goodyear. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. The Denver Brass. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
Monday, July 17
Girls on Top! 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Shawn Mendes. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Colorado Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
Colorado Music Festival: Benedetto Lupo. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Earth, Wind & Fire. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Dave Fulker Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Eben G. Fine Band. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Dawes. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Nelson Rangell. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
The Descendents. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482.
The River Arkansas. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Summer Picks
That Damn Wikimedia Commons/Bojin Sasquatch. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 Diana Kroll performs E. Yale Ave., Denwith the Colorado ver, 303-777-1003. Symphony on July 18 at Redrocks. Sunday,
July 23
Donny & Marie. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Brendan James. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Colorado Music Festival: Faure’s French Soiree. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
The Robert Cray Band. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-8987200.
Friday, July 21
Wednesday, July 19
Black Water. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Dirty Heads and Soja. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Buddy Guy. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
John Mayer. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Daniel Ondaro. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Mary Chapin Carpenter with Sarah Jarosz. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Katy Guillen and the Girls. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137.
Mitski. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Perpetual Motion. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Prince Royce. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482. Quemando Salsa Band. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.
Kutandara Kombi. 7 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
Tuesday, July 18
Diana Krall with the Colorado Symphony. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Saturday, July 22
Colorado Music Festival: Benedetto Lupo. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Neil Diamond. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Sarah Jarosz and James McMurtry. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. The String Cheese Incident. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through July 23. Sweet Lillies. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
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Gladys Knight. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Lifehouse and Switchfoot. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver. 303-837-1482. Masontown. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. Rain City Ramblers. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Monday, July 24
Jacob Larson Band with Hazel Miller. 5:30 p.m. Prospect Sound Bites, Prospect Downtown Park, 100 Year Party Court and Tenacity Drive, Longmont. Lyle Lovett with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Mary Chapin Carpenter. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Tuesday, July 25
2Cellos. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
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Boz Scaggs. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Glass Animals. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Selasee and The Fafa Family. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Violent Femmes and Echo and the Bunnymen. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, 303-837-1482.
Thursday, July 27
Afi & Circa Survive with Citizen. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Boogie T. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095. Colorado Music Festival: The Planets. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Lindsay Buckingham and Christine McVie. 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Friday, July 28
Chris Isaak. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Great American Taxi. 6 p.m. Downtown Summer Concert Series, Fourth Avenue and Kimbark Street, Longmont, 303-651-8484. Herbie Hancock Tribute. 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. MarchFourth!. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137. The Mavericks. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Colorado Music Festival: The Planets. 6:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
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Saturday, July 29
Amadou & Mariam. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Colorado Music Festival: Chamber Music. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
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Kendrick Lamar. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Tedeschi Trucks Band with The Wood Brothers and Hot Tuna. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through July 30.
Sunday, July 30
Colorado Music Festival: Classically Jazz. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Creedence Clearwater Revisited. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
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The Head & the Heart. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Through Aug. 3. Rocky Mountain Jewgrass. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Slayer. 7 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700. A Tribe Called Red. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Thursday, August 3
Bryan Ferry. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Dwight Yoakam. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Escaping Pavement. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Monday, July 31
Friday, August 4
Lucinda Williams. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Soul2Soul. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Steve Miller band with Peter Frampton. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Darius Rucker. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
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Chain Station. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774.
Colorado Music Festival: Zeitouni conducts Mahler’s Ninth. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
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Wednesday, August 2
Soul2Soul. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Stephen Stills & Judy Collins. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
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Colorado Music Festival: Gil Shaham. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Joan Osborne. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Nice Work Jazz Combo. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Steve Earle & the Dukes. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. The Wooks. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Saturday, August 5
Asleep at the Wheel. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
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Delta Rae. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Second Acts. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Thievery Corporation with Devotchka. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Sunday, August 6
Chris Botti. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Face Vocal Band. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Hans Zimmer. 8 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700. Lynyrd Skynyrd. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. Truckstop Honeymoon. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Monday, August 7
Alt-J. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Julien Baker. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Randy Newman. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Tuesday, August 8
Dweezil Zappa. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200. Miranda Lambert. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Wednesday, August 9
Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy. 7 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. The Deltaz. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Miranda Lambert. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Thursday, August 10
Colin Hay. 7 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Hazel Miller and Friends. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Jose Gonzalez. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Sylvan Esso. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874. A Tribe Called Quest. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
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Friday, August 11
Amelie Quartet. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Firefall. 6:30 p.m. Louisville Street Faire at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, Louisville, 303-449-3137. Twiddle. 9 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Saturday, August 12
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Blues & Brews. 1 p.m. 1200 S. Pearl St., Denver. 303-777-1003. Colorado Jazz Repertory. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
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Tony Furtado. 8 p.m. Brighton Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton, 303-6552026
Sunday, August 13
Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga. 8 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
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Freddy and Francine. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
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Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565. MOE. and Twiddle. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home “Love and Comedy” Show. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
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Monday, August 14
Herbie Hancock. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES
Seether. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Tuesday, August 15
The Chick Corea Elektric Band and Béla Fleck & the Flecktones. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Ed Sheeran. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. MEW. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.
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St. Paul & the Broken Bones. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
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Young the Giant. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Wednesday, August 16
La Pompe Jazz. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003. St. Paul & the Broken Bones. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Thursday, August 17
Sunday, August 20
Kool & The Gang. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Maceo Parker. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-0095.
Laurie Dameron. 5 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Thepianoguys. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Monday, August 21
Friday, August 18
Bonnie and the Clydes. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461. City and Colour. 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106. Slightly Stoopid. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Saturday, August 19
Blind Pilot. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Chain Station. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Clint Black. 7:30 p.m. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.
Sam Hunt. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Tuesday, August 22
Jacob Collier. 8 p.m. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. 303-377-1666. Sam Hunt. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Wednesday, August 23
Atomga. 6:30 p.m. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Joe Bonamassa. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Thursday, August 24
“1964” the Tribute. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal. 6 p.m. Downtown Summer Concert Series, Fourth Avenue and Kimbark Street, Longmont, 303-651-8484.
Tuesday, August 29
Muse. 7:30 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Session Americana featuring Jefferson Hammer. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Lionel Richie. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
The SteelDrivers. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Saturday, August 26
Janine Gastineau. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985. Reggae on the Rocks with Sublime with Rome and more. 2 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Sunday, August 27
The Gipsy Kings. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Wednesday, August 30
Gipsy Kings. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003. Trailer Park Boys. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Friday, September 1
Griz. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494. Intuit. 9 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
The B-52s. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Old-fashioned Hootenanny. 7 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Emancipator Ensemble and The Opiuo Band. 5:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Saturday, September 2
Lucero. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Indigo Girls. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Elena Camerin Young. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Sunday, September 3
Gov’t Mule & Yonder Mountain String Band. 6 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Friday, August 25
Chris Daniels and Friends. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Sierra Hull. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
YES. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. 7:30 p.m. Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565.
Depech Mode. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.
Monday, August 28
Monday, September 4
Sherefe. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Father John Misty with Jenny Lewis. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Linkin Park. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Foreigner. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494.
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Summer Scene Front Range Events Saturday, May 27
Boulder Creek Fest. Boulder’s unofficial kickoff to summer includes a day of activities and entertainment. Boulder Creek/ Downtown Boulder, 303-449-3137. Through May 29.
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The Denver Arts Festival. An exhibition of Colorado’s best visual artists and a few national talents, too. 10 a.m. Northfield at Stapleton, 8034 E. 49th Place, Denver, 303-330-8237. Through May 28.
Wednesday, June 14
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Sunday, May 28
Yoga Rocks the Park. Get your downward dog on, then stick around for food, drinks and live music. Kids’ camp for children ages 5 to 10. 8 a.m. Sunken Gardens Park, Speer and 11th, Denver. yogarocksthepark.com. Through September 3. Thursday, June 1 Lakewood Symphony. For its season finale, the Symphony presents Holst’s The Planets, setting the “music of the spheres” against the universe. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845. LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100. Through June 9.
Saturday, June 3
Burning Can Festival at Lyons Outdoor Games. Start summer with more than 50 craft breweries plus adventure, music and revelry. Bohn Park, 219 Second Ave., Lyons, burningcan.com/lyons. Through June 4. Denver Chalk Art Festival. See more than 200 artists turn the streets of Larimer Square into a museum of chalk art. Noon. Larimer Square, Denver, 303-534-2367. Through June 4. Golden Super Cruise. Check out classic cars as they line up or roll out along the open road. 5 p.m. S. Golden Road, Golden, 303-968-7536. First Saturday of the month through Oct. 7. 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 4. Poudre Riverfest. Poudre RiverFest is a free, family-friendly festival that cel-
A Taste of Puerto Rico. One of Colorado’s most soulful festivals, the yearly event features Puerto Rican food, culture and music. 11 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-667-4031.
Kick off your summer at Boulder Creek Fest May 27-29
ebrates and educates people about the Cache la Poudre River. Join in for nature walks, hands-on service projects, a scavenger hunt, kids’ activities, exhibitors, food, a New Belgium beer garden and live music. 500 Linden St., Fort Collins., poudreriverfest.org. A Taste of Louisville. Come and enjoy excellent food, arts and craft booths, kids’ entertainment and the Louis-Palooza, which features local bands performing at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. 9 a.m. Main St., Louisville, 303-666-5747. Zikr Dance Ensemble. The world premiere of Ancient Shadows, a mesmerizing exploration into the spiritual ancestry of the indigenous people of Central and South America. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845. Through June 4.
Sunday, June 4
Boulder Jewish Festival. Explore Jewish culture with ethnic food, music, fine art, Judaica and activities for all ages. 11 a.m. Courthouse Lawn, Pearl Street Mall, 1300 Pearl St., Boulder, boulderjewishfestival.org. OUT Boulder County Garden Party. Join Out Boulder County for an afternoon 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 8 Longmont Art Guild Art Show. Check out and buy the work of Guild artists in this juried show. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-678-6235. Through June 11. Boulder Weekly
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. Friday, June 9 Taste of Fort Collins. Enjoy the best of Fort Collins with food trucks, local beer and drink, arts and crafts vendors, a kids’ area and live music. Civic Center Park/Washington Park, Fort Collins, 203-900-5566. Through June 11.
Saturday, June 10
Erie Brewfest. The fifth annual outdoor brewfest hosts 30 local breweries, a dozen food trucks and live music from local bands. 12 p.m. Briggs Street, Historic Downtown, Erie, 303-828-3440. Denver Children’s Museum Birthday Bash. Bring the kids and join Daniel Tiger for a morning of community service in Joy Park. 8 a.m. Denver Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, 303-433-7444. Grillapalooza. 10 a.m. Spend the day enjoying grilling demos by expert grillmasters. McGuckin Hardware, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-444-7328.
Sunday, June 11
Molly-Dharma Motorcycle Run. Watch or register to be one of 300 bikers riding through the Foothills to benefit local animal shelters. 10:30 a.m. Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-548-5123.
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Taste of the Broncos. A walking restaurant tour featuring some of Denver’s most highly regarded chefs, set to the sound of bluegrass and swarming with Denver Broncos players, cheerleaders and alumni. All proceeds benefit Feeding America. 6:30 p.m. Sports Authority Field, 1701 Bryant St., Denver, 720-258-3100.
Thursday, June 15 Do at the Zoo. Graze on sample dishes from more than 55 of the Denver’s finest restaurants and belly up to the watering hole for unlimited drinks featuring the region’s best beers, wines and cocktails. 7 p.m. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, 720-337-1400. LoHi Music Festival. Warm up for summer at this local music fest featuring The New Mastersounds, TAUK, Liver Down the River and more. 11 a.m. 2219 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, 303-555-5555. Taste It Broomfield. Enjoy bite-sized dishes prepared by dozens of local restaurants serving up tasty attractions that reflect their signature styles. Local breweries and wineries will offer tastings as well. 5 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-466-1775.
Friday, June 16
The Denver Moth Storyslam. 7:30 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Greek Festival. This year’s festivities will mark 52 years of this beloved celebration of Greek food, dance and music. 11 a.m. Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, thegreekfestival.com. Through June 18.
Saturday, June 17
Denver PrideFest. Celebrate and support the LGBT community and viva la vida at Denver’s annual parade and party. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-733-7743. Through June 18.
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Brewers’ Olympics. Kick off Fort Collins Beer Week with the outrageous competition that proves that drinking and competition go hand in hand. Noon. Go West T-Shirt Co., 1725 Heath Parkway, Fort Collins, 970-217-8786. Fort Collins Beer Week. An annual beer-centric scavenger hunt that sends you to various locations, including breweries and landmarks, on the hunt for great craft beer. Various venues, Old Town Fort Collins, 970-217-8786. Through June 26.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and University Theatre, 277 University Ave., Boulder. 303-492-0554. cupresents.org/series/shakespeare-festival.
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Waneka Lake Park, 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, 303-666-9555. Golden Lion’s Club Fourth of July Festival. An all-day party in Lions Park with food, live music, beer and free rides and face painting for kids. Noon. Lions Park, 1300 10th St., Golden, 303870-7972.
The 60th edition of the Colorado Shakespeare festival kicks of at the University of Colorado on June 11. Tickets start at $20 for each show. The Taming of the Shrew. Set in swinging 1940s New York City, this rendition of The Taming of the Shrew features Kate as a returning World War II pilot duking it out in a battle of wits with Petruchio in Little Italy. June 11-Aug. 13 Hamlet. Shakespeare’s masterpiece returns to CSF. Staged for the first time inside the intimate University Theatre, this is Hamlet as you’ve never seen it before. June 23-Aug. 13
Monday, June 19
Juneteenth Music Festival. Celebrate the end of slavery and the beginning of African American independence with a parade, music and events. 10 a.m. FivePoints, 25th Street, Denver, 720-505-3274. Off the Hook Arts SummerFest. A summerlong series of classes, workshops, community building and, of course, music. Locations all along the Front Range, 970-305-2261. Through July 13.
Wednesday, June 21
#IMOMSOHARD Live. Two moms and their comedic take on family life. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Friday, June 23
16th Street Fair. An annual celebration of Colorado’s artisans and their fine art and handcrafted goods. 11 a.m. 16th Street Mall, Denver, 720-272-7467. Through June 24.
Saturday, June 24
Kinetics Solstice Festival. Enjoy a day of music, food, beverages, a kids’ recycled raft race, solstice swim and the annual Kinetic Sculpture Race. 11 a.m. Union Reservoir, 461 Colorado Road 26, Longmont, longmontkinetics.com. 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. Fourth Avenue between Main Street and Emery Street, Longmont, 303-499-5777. Rocky Mountain Pizza and Pints Festival. A day of pizza, beer, live music and lawn games for the second annual Rocky Mountain Pizza & Pints Festival at Community Park in Louisville from 1-6 p.m. 955 Bella Vista Dr., Louisville, bceproductions.com. Westword Music Showcase. Hear many of the finalists for the Westword Music Awards, including Shakey Graves, The Revivalists, Bob Moses and more. 12 p.m. Various stages across the Golden Triangle, 1100 Acoma St., Denver, 303-296-7744.
Brighton Art in the Park. Meet and visit with local, regional and international artists showcasing their best work, sample fine cuisine and enjoy musical performances. 10 a.m. Carmichael Park, 650 Southern St., Brighton. 303-655-2176.
Tuesday, June 27
Cherry Blossom Festival. Experience the beauty of Japanese culture and the spring season. 11 a.m. Sakura Matsuri, Lawrence Street between 19th Street and 20th Street, Denver, cherryblossomdenver.org. Through June 25.
Wednesday, June 28
High Peaks Art Festival. A juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts, live music and food booths in a beautiful mountain setting. 10 a.m. Town Square, Nederland, highpeaksartfestival.com. Through June 25.
SeriesFest. An international celebration showcasing the best new pilots from established and emerging creators in TV. SIE Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, seriesfest.com. Through July 2.
Julius Caesar. As Rome’s leader basks in his victory and ignores a series of bad omens, jealous critics conspire to topple his regime — only to find later that their efforts were for naught. July 7-Aug. 12 Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-678-6235. Through July 2.
Friday, June 30
Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Experience a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from Second to Third Avenues, between Clayton and Steele Streets. Through July 3. Denver Comic Con. Join the costumed crowds as fans, cosplayers, artists and writers come together to celebrate a love of all things comics. Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, popcultureclassroom.org. Through July 2.
Saturday, July 1
Boulder Arts and JazzFest. Three days of great music and events. Boulder Bandshell, Central Park, Boulder, Bandshell, Broadway and Canyon. 303-990-9177. Through July 3. Independence Celebration. You only turn 241 once! Come celebrate the nation’s birthday with 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.
Monday, July 3
The Three Musketeers (1921). 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Erie July Third Extravaganza. Join in the Independence Day celebration a day early. Colorado National Golf Club, Highway 7, Erie, 303-926-2790.
Thursday, June 29
Tuesday, July 4
Rocky Mountain Regional Pony of the Americas Shows. Join in this horse competition and show featuring English and Western events, games and more. Boulder Weekly
Fourth of July Celebration. An old-fashioned celebration with live music, drinks, food, games and fireworks at dusk. 4 p.m.
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Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast. A classic community celebration with a patriotic sing-along, special performances and front row seats for the fireworks. 8 p.m. Folsom Field, University of Colorado, 2400 Colorado Ave., Boulder, 303-541-1928.
Wednesday, July 5
Charlie Chaplin Comedy Night. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music Festival. Enjoy bluegrass, square dancing in a barn and workshops to hone your skills. Parrish Ranch, 15722 Parrish Road, Berthoud, thecroma.org. Through July 9.
Friday, July 7
Biergarten Festival. Bring your lederhosen and grab a beer and a bratwurst. 4 p.m. 17832 Highway 8, Morrision, 303-837-1146. Through July 9. Colorado Black Arts Festival. An event dedicated to the role of black arts and culture on three stages of jazz, blues, reggae, gospel, traditional African drum and dance. 10 a.m. City Park, 17th Ave. and Colorado Blvd., Denver, 888-363-1823 ext. 20. Through July 10. Rocky Mountain Regional Gay Rodeo. The 35th annual statewide competition. 5 p.m. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, Tickets available through crga.us. Through July 9. Rhythm on the River. Featuring art, offerings from local restaurants and breweries, and live music. Roger’s Grove Park, 220 Hover Road, Longmont, 303-651-8404. Through July 8. TEDxMileHigh: Point of Departure. Get ready to be engaged and inspired by ideas and experiences with the power to alter the course of your life. 10 a.m. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100. Through July 8. FRONT RANGE EVENTS continued on page 56
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Saturday, July 8
Breckenridge Brewery Hootenanny. Pig-pickin’, music-playing, foot-stomping, beer-drinking block party with music by the Sam Bush Band and dozens more. 11 a.m. Breckenridge Brewery, 6775 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-623-2739.
Wednesday, July 12
Peter Pan. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Friday, July 14
Colorado Irish Festival. Experience the largest Irish celebration in the Rocky Mountains with traditional Irish music performances, dancing, theater, storytelling, crafts, games and food. Clement Park, 7306 Bowles Ave., Littleton, coloradoirishfestival.org. Through July 16.
Saturday, July 15
Pearl Street Arts Fest. Downtown Boulder is transformed into an outdoor art gallery under the summer sun. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Through July 16. Longmont Songwriter’s Festival. Join local songwriters to celebrate the power of the written note. 300 Suns Brewery, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont, 720-442-8292.
Wednesday, July 19
Howard Lloyd Comedy Night. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Friday, July 21
German Fest. An experience of German Culture in Colorado full of food, dance and tradition. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845. Through June 23. Denver County Fair. A showcase of Denver’s unique character and culture all wrapped up in a carnival. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. Through July 23. The Denver Moth Storyslam. 7:30 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Saturday, July 22
Arvada On Tap. Enter your homebrew in a competition and, win or lose, toast to some slow-cooked BBQ. 12 p.m. Ralston Park, 11200 Ralston Road, Arvada, 720-898-3380.
Wednesday, July 26
The Scarlet Letter (1926). 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Thursday, July 27
Buffalo Bill Days. Celebrate the roottootin’ hero of the Wild West with a parade, games and more. Golden,
303-278-9898. Through July 30. 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 30.
Summer Picks Sam Bush brings his band to the Breckenridge Brewery Hootenanny July 8.
Friday, July 28
Boulder Beer 37th Anniversary Celebration. Live music all day featuring Duey and The Decibels and of course beer, beer, beer. Noon. 2800 Wilderness Place, Boulder, 303-444-8448 ext. 19. Boulder County Fair. Ten days of rides, games, rodeos and more. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-678-6235. Through Aug. 6. RockyGrass. Come put your feet in the river and listen to some of the best pickin’ in the world at the 45th annual festival. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 800-624-2422. Through July 30.
Saturday, July 29
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 30. Jim Gaffigan. Get your laugh on with this comedic genius. 8 p.m. 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield, 303-410-0700.
Friday, August 11
16th Street Fair. An annual celebration of Colorado’s artisans and their fine art and handcrafted goods. 11 a.m. 16th Street Mall, Denver, 720-272-7467. Through Aug. 12.
SummerFest. An afternoon of hands-on, nature-inspired activities designed to be educational and fun for all ages. 1 p.m. Boulder Bandshell, Central Park, Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest. Join in the celebration of Fort Collins birthday with its annual showcase of 250 arts and crafts vendors. Downtown Fort Collins, 970-484-6500. Through Aug. 13.
Sunday, July 30
Aerial Dance Festival. Two weeks of aerial dance performance and training. Frequent Flyers Studio, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272. Through Aug. 11.
National Poetry Slam Finals. 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Wednesday, August 2
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy. Steve Solomon’s comedy about what it’s like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7845. Through Aug. 20.
Friday, August 4
ARISE Music Festival. Music, yoga, camping, art, film and activism. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland. arisefestival.com. Through Aug. 6.
Wednesday, August 9
Sherlock Holmes (1916). 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282. Boulder Weekly
Western Welcome Week Grand Parade and Festival Day. 9 a.m. Downtown Littleton. 303-794-4870, westernwelcomeweek.org. Through Aug. 20.
Saturday, August 12
Erie Air Fair. Displays of unique aircraft, cars and trucks with helicopter rides, food, beer and musical entertainment. 10 a.m. Erie Municipal Airfield, 395 Airport Road, Erie, 303-664-0633.
Sunday, August 13
Garrison Keillor’s Love and Comedy. 6:30 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
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Friday, August 18
The Denver Moth Storyslam. 7:30 p.m. Swallow Hill Music at Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. The mellow moods of the festival are the perfect antidote for the late summer sun. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 800-624-2422. Through Aug. 20.
Saturday, August 19
Boulder Craft Beer Fest. Join Boulder’s beloved breweries in a boisterous beer bash. 1 p.m. Municipal Building Campus Park, 1777 Broadway, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Golden Fine Arts Festival. Check out high quality artwork, a friendly atmosphere, a gorgeous creek setting and lots of complimentary activities. 10 a.m. Downtown Golden, 303-279-3113. Through Aug. 20. Lafayette Peach Festival. Experience what all the fuzz is about at this celebration of sweet peaches. 9 a.m. Old Town Lafayette on Public Road, Lafayette, 303-666-9555.
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Summer Picks Gasoline Lollipops is one of many bands to grace the stage at this year’s Nedfest August 25-27.
Friday, August 25
Tour De Fat. Costume up and party down with high-flying acts focusing on fun, music, dance and the American craft beer icon, Fat Tire. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. NedFest. Nederland’s celebrated music festival returns with bluegrass, funk, rock and roll and a hint of jazz. Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field, 151 E. St., Nederland, nedfest.org. Through Aug. 27. Rock of Ages. BDT Stage puts on Rock of Ages, a musical set in the late ’80s with tunes to match. 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-600, bdtstage.com. Through Nov. 11.
Saturday, August 26
Festival on Main. Celebrate the summer with a fun-packed festival of music and activities suitable for all ages. Downtown Longmont, 303-651-8484. Oktoberfest. Beer hall antics abound at this traditional German fest. 11 a.m. 17832 Highway 8, Morrison, tevedelweiss.org, 303-289-5621. T.J. Miller. T.J. Miller is one of the most sought after comedians in the comedy world, but not in the drama world or the finance world. 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Ave., Denver, 303-623-0106.
Sunday, August 27
Golden Gran Fondo Festival. Watch or participate in one the most challenging road races in the nation. 8 a.m. Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, 765-247-2453.
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Friday, September 1
A Taste of Colorado. 11:30 a.m. Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Avenue and Colfax, Denver, 303-295-6330. Through Sept. 4.
Saturday, September 2
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 Sept. 4. 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.
Sunday, September 3
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.
Monday, September 4
Rocky Mountain Pizza and Pints Festival. A day of pizza, beer, live music and lawn games. Central Park, Boulder, 303-494-3137. Through Sept. 4.
Friday, September 15
Zee Jaipur Literarature Festival. This three-day offshoot of the largest free literary festival in the world is held at the Boulder Public Library main branch, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, jaipurliteraturefestival.org. Through Sept. 17.
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Thursday, May 25
Bela Fleck performs at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. This year’s lineup includes Norah Jones, Jason Mraz and more.
Universal Sigh. 10 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Friday, May 26
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.
Thursday, June 15
FIBArk Whitewater Festival. America’s oldest and boldest whitewater festival. Downtown Salida, fibark. com. Through June 18. Guster. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
MountainFilm in Telluride. A curated selection of independent documentary films from around the world. Multiple locations in Telluride, 970-728-4123, mountainfilm.org. Through May 27. PaddleFest. A weekend of kayaking and rafting competitions, educational courses and on- and off-water demonstrations. Various locations around Buena Vista, ckspaddlefest.com. Through May 29.
org, 719-480-4806. Through June 4. Telluride Balloon Festival. Hundreds of balloons lift at dawn and dusk. 6:15 a.m. Main St., Telluride, tellurideballoonfestival. com. Through June 4.
Saturday, May 27
Saturday, June 3
Bluegrass on the Arkansas Festival. Food, drink, fun and bluegrass music featuring Rapidgrass and Songs of the Fall. Riverside Park, Salida, bluegrassonthearkansas.org. Through May 28.
Monday, May 29
Def Leppard. 7 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.
Thursday, June 1
WAVE: Light, Water, Sound. An exhibition of contemporary public art. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Through June 4.
Friday, June 2
Campout for the Cause. A festival dedicated to the spirit of music, movement, community and adventure. The Meadows, 15264 CO Road 350, Buena Vista, campoutforthecause.org. Through June 4. FridayFest!. Free concerts downtown, every Friday, all summer long. 6 p.m. Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley, 970-356-6775. Shakedown Street. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen 970-544-9800. SummerFest on the Rio. 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, Alamosa, summerfestontherio.
Winter Park Chocolate Festival. Samples of fine chocolates from regional vendors and live music all day. 10 a.m. The Village at Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, winterpark.chocolate-festival.org.
Animas River Days. Kayak competitions, inflatable rodeos, surf competitions and a downriver DJ set. 8:30 a.m. Santa Rita Park, 2700 Main Ave., Durango, animasriverdays.org.
Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival. Taste wine from 30 Colorado wineries, paired with food and jazz, blues and folk music. 11 a.m. Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-5089.
Saturday, June 10
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 July 30.
Sunday, June 4
Midnight North. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Wednesday, June 7
Milky Chance. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Open Space. With Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100. BoomBox. 8:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Friday, June 9
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival. Yoga, food, drink and music Boulder Weekly
Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass. The O’Connor Band, Loudon Wainwright III, Ten Strings and a Goatskin, The Dustbowl Revival and more. Pagosa Springs, folkwest.com. Through June 10. Rocky Mountain Rumble Motorcycle Rally. Hundred of bikers gather for the love of motorcycles and celebrate with live music, food, drinks and more. Shelly/ Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, rockymountainrumble.com. Through June 11.
Jurassic 5. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Thursday, June 8
from the likes of SHEL and Jeff Austin Band. Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton St., Palisade, 970-925-1663, palisademusic.com. Through June 11.
Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup. Car show and autocross. Various locations, Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0880, rockymountainmustangroundup.org. Through June 17. Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Four days of music in the mountains including Jason Mraz, Norah Jones, Dierks Bentley and many more. Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, 800-624-2422, bluegrass.com. Through June 18.
Friday, June 16
Aspen Food & Wine Classic. The world’s most accomplished winemakers, celebrity chefs and culinary experts come together in a breathtaking setting. Wagner Park, S. Mill Street, Aspen, 877-900-WINE. Through June 18. Colorado BBQ Challenge. Three days of barbecue served up by more than 70 grillmasters from around the state. 8 p.m. Madison Avenue and Main Street, Frisco, 800-424-1554. Through June 17. Something Underground. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
David Blaine. 8 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.
The Struts. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Dolores River Festival. Food, fun and music including Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons, The Yawpers, Selasee and the Fafa Family and more. 10 a.m. Joe Rowell Park, Dolores, doloresriverfestival.com.
FACE. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Lake Dillon Brew Fest. Twenty five breweries sample their suds to the tunes of Tiffany Christopher and The Randy Hansen Experience. 1 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
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Saturday, June 17
George Lopez and Cedric the Entertainer. 8 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469.
Sunday, June 18
Aspen Summer Words. Attend writing workshops and discussions with Aspen Words’ award-winning faculty and publish-
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ing experts. The Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E. Hallam St., Aspen, 970-9253122. Through June 23.
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Rollin’ Deep Car Show. Low rider custom car show open to all makes, models and years of cars and motorcycles. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-274-5224.
Friday, July 7
Bonfire Dub. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Tuesday, June 20
Bush. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Alamosa PRCA Round-Up Rodeo. A full week of activities including a cattle drive, demolition derby, parade and rodeo. 8784 County Road, Alamosa, 719-589-9444. Through June 25.
Colorado Lavender Festival. Grower tours, events, music and food made with the sweet and savory herb. Various locations, Palisade, coloradolavender. org. Through July 9.
Wednesday, June 21
Something Underground. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Thursday, June 22
Gary Clark Jr. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Through June 23. Gunnison River Festival. A celebration of the Gunnison River that makes for a unique blend of hardcore and lighthearted recreation. Various locations, Gunnison, gunnisonriverfestival.com. Through June 24. Telluride Wine Festival. Four decadent days of wine, food and fun. 9 a.m. Various locations, Telluride, 970-728-9790. Through June 25.
Friday, June 23
JAS Aspen Snowmass June Experience. Four nights of concerts from world-class musicians including Jon Batiste, Michael McDonald, Lisa Fischer and more. Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen, 866-527-8499, jazzaspensnowmass.org. Through July 1. The John Truscelli Band. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival. Featuring Rapidgrass, Head for the Hills, Trout Steak Revival, Gipsy Moon, Masontown, Caribou Mountain Collective and more. Shelly/ Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, 303-877-1837, rapidgrassfestival.com. Through June 25.
Saturday, June 24
The Greyboy Allstars. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Reds, Whites and Brews. Music, shopping, food and an option for unlimited wine and beer tastings. 2 p.m. Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, redswhitesandbrews.net.
The Lonesome Days. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Celebrate Midsummer with song, dance, music and beer. 9:30 a.m. Bond Park, Elkhorn Avenue and MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, estemidsummer.com. Through June 25. Stills in the Hills. An annual hootenanny celebrating 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. Mike Snow. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Aspen Music Festival. A month of performances at the base of the mountains with a special appearance by Garrison Keillor. Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. Third St., Aspen, 970-920-9042, aspenmusicfestival. com. Through August 20.
Buena Vista Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. A day full of activities including a pancake breakfast, parade, music and fireworks. Downtown Buena Vista, 719-395-6612.
Friday, June 30
Beau Thomas. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Frisco’s Fabulous Fourth of July. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, an authentic small town parade and a great music lineup that will have you dancing all the way to the fireworks show. 8 a.m. Downtown Frisco, 800-424-1554
Saturday, July 1
BVEC Car Show. 100-plus cars of all makes, models and years displayed on East Main Street with live music by The Blue Rooster. 7 a.m. E. Main St., Buena Vista, 719-395-6612. The Chris Robinson Band. 7 p.m. Lake Dillon Amphitheater, W. Lodgepole St., Dillon, 970-455-4078. Thomas Jack. 10 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. South Fork July 3rd Early Independence Day Celebration. Come celebrate Independence Day a day early with a bunch of activities. Various locations, South Fork, 719-873-5512.
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Alamosa Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy a parade down Main Street before fireworks at the fairgrounds at dusk. Alamosa Fairgrounds, 2222 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa, 719-589-3681.
Breckenridge Fourth of July Celebration. Celebrate Independence Day with a 10K run followed by a parade and activities for the whole family. Various locations downtown, Breckenridge, 888-251-2417.
Thursday, June 29
Thievery Corporation. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen,
Tuesday, July 4
Aspen Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. A local day of tradition including 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, 970-925-1940.
Tuesday, June 27
Monday, July 3
970-544-9800. Through July 4.
Salida’s Fourth of July Celebration. Festivities, a parade through historic downtown and fireworks. 4 p.m. Riverside Park, Salida, 719-539-2068. Telluride Fourth of July Celebration. A parade followed by a day full of activities in Telluride Town Park including a picnic, kids’ games and a fabulous firework display. 11 a.m. Main Street, Telluride, visittelluride.com.
Wednesday, July 5
Blues Traveler. 10 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. A week filled with more than 200 events including art classes, hikes, garden tours and cooking seminars. Various location, Crested Butte, crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com. Through July 16. Mt. Sopris Music Festival. A festival featuring great local musicians. Town Plaza, Carbondale, 970-963-3304.
Saturday, July 8
Pat Green. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. The RIDE Festival. The annual rock festivals 2017 lineup features Ben Harper, Jackie Greene, Rose Hill Drive and more. Telluride Town Park, 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, 970-369-0000. Through July 9.
Wednesday, July 12
International Climber’s Festival. Competitions, art, food, music, beer and more. Lander, Wyoming, climbersfestival.org.
Thursday, July 13
Donavon Frankenreiter. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Saturday, July 15
The Long Run Eagles Tribute Band. 7 p.m. Dillon Town Park, Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Tuesday, July 18
The Well-Tempered Klavier. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Wednesday, July 19
Curtis Grimes. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Thursday, July 20
The Best of Bernstein’s Broadway. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. STATEWIDE EVENTS continued on page 62
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Aspen Arts Festival. A showcase of creations including sculpture, photography, glass paintings and more. 10 a.m. Monarch St., and Durant Ave., Aspen, 970-925-1940. Through July 23. BMF and NRO. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Garden of the Arts. An arts and crafts extravaganza with more than 60 juried artists. 10 a.m. Memorial Park, 505 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, 720-272-7467. Through July 23. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. The Salida Arts Festival. One of the premier arts destinations in Colorado, limited to 100 juried artists and a few upscale food trucks. 410 W. Rainbow Blvd. (Highway 50), Salida, salidaartsfestival.com. Through July 23.
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Tunisia. 7 p.m. Dillon Town Park, Dillon, 970-455-4078.
Sunday, July 23
Mary Chapin Carpenter. 8 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
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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, 720-660-2027, rmfiddle.com. Through July 30.
Tuesday, July 25
Boz Scaggs. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
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Brahms and Beyond. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Wednesday, July 26
Melissa Etheridge. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800.
Thursday, July 27
Chris Isaak. 9:30 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Serenade for Strings. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Friday, July 28
Evergreen Jazz Festival. Great jazz in an incredible mountain setting played in intimate venues. Various locations, Evergreen, 303-697-5467, evergreenjazz.org. Through July 30. Mancos Days. Parades, activities, food and music honoring those who serve. 8 a.m. Boyle Park, 150 E. Park St., Mancos, 970-533-7434. Through July 30.
Saturday, July 29
The Classical Guitar. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. The Nacho Men. 7 p.m. Dillon Town Park, Dillon, 970-455-4078. Vail International Dance Festival. Two weeks of various dance-related events around Vail. Vail, 970-476-5612, vvf.org. Through August 12.
Tuesday, July 25
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival. Benefitting the Center for the Arts. Various locations, Crested Butte, 970-349-7487. Through July 30
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Sunday, July 30
Babar the Little Elephant. A family affair at the Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
format for superb music in Colorado’s best town for summer music. Town Park and Wilkinson Public Library, Telluride, 970-728-8037, telluridejazz.org. Through August 7.
Tuesday, August 1
Saturday, August 5
Tango and Fandango. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Wednesday, August 2
Branford Marsalis. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Michael Hornbuckle. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Thursday, August 3
Covered Wagon Days. Learn about the Wild West firsthand. Del Norte, coveredwagondays.org. Through August 6. Unbound Baroque. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187.
Friday, August 4
Beat the Heat BBQ, Brews & Chili Challenge. Enter your BBQ bests against other local cooks while drinking cold beer and listening to live music. Cole Park, First Street, Alamosa, 719-589-9386. 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 6. Crestone Music Festival. A cool collection of eclectic and culturally diverse music along with contests, rides and carnival games. Challenger Golf Course, 68037 CO Road East, Crestone, 719-2564533. Through August 5. Telluride Jazz Festival. An intimate
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Sunday, August 6
Aspen Science Center Street Fair. A free, all-day science street fair for families and kids of all ages with 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.
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Tuesday, August 8
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Dweezil Zappa: 50 Years of Frank. 9 p.m. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800. Steamboat Wine Festival. Get your grape on at this valley festival complete with wine on the mountain and more. Various locations, Steamboat Springs, steamboatwinefestival.com. Through August 13.
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Thursday, August 10
BalletX and Orchestra. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival. An event 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 13. STATEWIDE EVENTS continued on page 64
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Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts. A multi-arts program of installations, performances and events in spectacular places and spaces. Various locations, Breckenridge, 970-547-3100, breckenridgecreate.org/bifa. Through August 20.
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Saturday, August 12
Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush. The Breckenridge Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-4187. 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 13. SolShine Music Festival. Local and national acts. Hideaway Park Amphitheater, 78820 U.S. 40, Winter Park, 970-726-4118, playwinterpark.com.
Wednesday, August 16
Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Thursday, August 17
Palisade Peach Festival. Enjoy Palisade’s harvest of famous peaches. Riverbend Park, Palisade, 970-4647458, palisadepeachfest.com. Through Aug. 20. Telluride Mushroom Festival. Celebrate the many uses of fungi and all things mycology. Various venues across Telluride, telluridemushroomfest.org. Through August 20.
Friday, August 18
Durango Blues Train. An exciting 3.5-hour moving musical experience of live blues music on board a coalfired, steam-powered train through the breathtaking canyons of the San Juan National Forest., durangotrain.com. Through August 19.
Saturday, August 19
Evergreen Bluegrass Festival. Join Trout Streak Revival, The Cody Sisters and more for an afternoon of slick pickin’. Noon. Evergreen Rodeo Grounds, 29830 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen, evergreenbluegrassfestival.com.
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Saturday, August 26
The Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts brings art to spectacular locations in the mountains.
Evergreen Fine Arts Festival. Enjoy the arts in the cool mountain air during the height of summer. 10 a.m. Heritage Grove Park, Evergreen, 303-349-3464, evergreenfineartsfestival.com. Through August 27.
Wednesday, August 30
Tunisia. 5 p.m. Evergreen Lake House Park, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 720-880-1100.
Friday, September 1
Early Iron Festival. 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. 3. Four Corners Folk Festival. Featuring Los Lobos, Bela Fleck, Sarah Jarosz and more. Pagosa Springs, folkwest.com. Through Sept. 3. Telluride Film Festival. A celebration of the best in film past, present and future from all around the world. 510-665-9589, telluridefilmfestival.org. Through Sept. 5.
Saturday, September 2
Labor Day Lift-Off. Experience the joy of hot air balloons. 7 a.m. Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pike’s Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-219-3333, coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com. Through Sept. 4. Salida Winefest. Enjoy wine samples from Colorado winemakers, with treats from local food vendors, live music performances and creations from local artists. 1 p.m. Riverside Park, Salida, salidawinefest.com. Wild West Air Fest. Vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars and airplane shows. 9 a.m. Steamboat Springs Airport, 970-879-0880.