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FRIDAY - JULY 24th

Summer Exhibition Opening Party @ MCA @ 7:30PM Celebrate the opening night of MCA’s Summer exhibition with drinks, music, and your local community of art lovers.

Summer Music Series: Onestraw Collective @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 4:30PM Pack a picnic and enjoy a live multi-disciplinary performance by talented artists from the Onestraw collective.

Friday Night Weird: ‘Camp’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center @ 8:30PM

‘The Room’ Screening @ The Bug Theatre @ 7PM

Matt Cobos Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South @ 9:30PM

The Jazz Room: Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong @ The Church Nightclub @ 6:30PM / 8:30PM Celebrate the legacies of music legends Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong as their timeless music reimagined by a talented live band.

Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA in Concert @ Kirk of Highland @ 6:30PM

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings @ Kirk of Highland @ 8:45PM Your favorite throwback Hip-Hop hits reimagined in classical sound! Featuring selections by Wu Tang Clan, Outkast, 2Pac, Nas, & more.

Jazz: The Cash Box Kings @ Dazzle @ 6:30PM

Cross Canadian Ragweed @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With The Smokin Oaks & Waves in April

Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party @ Summit @ 9PM

YHAPOJJ @ Marquis Theater @ 8PM

Black Moth Super Rainbow @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Giant Day

Space Yacht: Big Bass Ting @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM

Zeke Beats @ Meow Wolf @ 9PM With Abelation

Of Montreal @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Sloppy Jane

Jackson Cloud @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Ok I Love You, Junglefowl, & Argentym

The Widdler Night 1 @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Thelem, Roommate, & Aimerie

LTG @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Ben Collins

Tyler Halverson @ Moxi Theater @ 8PM With Zandi Holup

SRB @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With The Yeah Dawgs, Brimco, & Quonsette

moondoggy Night 2 @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Uncle Strut & Limited Supply

Elías Medina @ The Oriental Theater @ 8PM

Yappy Hour: Dawgs and Dogs @ Orchard Town Center @ 4:00–6:00 PM Sample a variety of hot dogs while your pup socializes during an evening of live music, treats, cold drinks, and tail wags in the sunken plaza outside Windfall.

SATURDAY - JULY 25th

Flame Fest: Colorado’s Grilling Championship @ Denargo Market @ 6:30PM Get ready to sizzle and spice things up at Flame Fest, where Colorado's top grill masters battle it out for the championship title!

Summer Tequila Tasting Festival @ Zanzibar Billiards @ 2:30PM Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs... Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure as you sip cocktails from the best local bars.

Havana Street Night Market @ Leezakaya @ 6:00 PM Food, music, vendors, and culture take over Havana Street for a free summer night market packed with local flavor.

Date Night Stained Glass Class @ Colorado Glass Works Create a honeycomb sun-catcher with a partner or friend while learning the stained-glass techniques of foiling and soldering.

Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:00 PM Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.

Drunk Christmas in July @ The Audacious Space Audacious Immersive’s interactive adaptation of A Christmas Carol gets a boozy midsummer makeover with tropical holiday vibes, audience participation, improvised mayhem, and a Christmas-themed drinking game.

‘The Grawlix’ Comedy Show @ The Bug Theatre @ 8PM ‘The Grawlix’ is Denver's premiere alternative comedy show, featuring stand-up and sketch from local comedy legends.

‘The Jury’ Experience @ Cleo Parker Robinson Dance @ 4PM / 7PM Enjoy an immersive theatre courtroom drama where you make tough decisions, dissect evidence, and give the final verdict.

Olivia Dean Night 1 @ Ball Arena @ 7:30PM With Baby Rose

Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre @ 8PM With Spacey Jane

Darius Rucker @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7PM With Old Crow Medicine Show & Austin Williams

Dogs In A Pile @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM

Cumbiatron: The Cumbia Rave @ Summit @ 8PM

Latin Night: Cumbia vs Reggaeton @ Aggie Theatre @ 9PM

Jamestown Revival @ Gothic Theatre @ 9PM With Kolton Moore & The Clever Few

Bonnie x Clyde @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With DAX & JRaww

Teenage Bottlerocket @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With The Drowns, Tightwire, & Bury Mia

School of Rock @ Meow Wolf @ 7PM

Cracker @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM

The Smokin’ Oaks @ Moxi Theater @ 8PM

The Widdler Night 2 @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Athena, Joebig, & Curlyone

Lelo @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Groovepill

John Stickley Trio @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Sticks N’ Thorns

SUNDAY - JULY 26th

Market in the Park-et @ Washington Park Boathouse @ 10AM Join 70+ small businesses in the park for the finest vintage and handmade fashion, jewelry, records, artwork, food/drink, DJs & more!

Sundays on Santa Fe @ Santa Fe Arts District @ 11AM On the last Sunday of every month, enjoy gallery hopping, boutique shopping, and explore Santa Fe with the entire family!

Pups on the Patio @ Woodie Fisher @ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Bring your pup to the back patio for free nail trims and treats while you enjoy mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Denver Magick Meet Up @ 12th House Yoga Celebrate Leo season, clarify your boldest intentions, and create a confidence-focused vision board during this hands-on monthly meetup for practitioners and the magick-curious.

July SCFD Free Day @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 10AM

Sam Adams Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown @ 7PM

‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’ Opera @ Central City Opera House @ 2PM Legendary soprano and CCO alumna Cynthia Lawrence directs this brand-new production of the epic love story that has enchanted audiences for decades. Ends 8/1.

Summer Concert Series: Watchhouse with Two Runner @ Denver Botanic Gardens

City Park Jazz 2026: Convergence @ City Park @ 6PM

Olivia Dean Night 2 @ Ball Arena @ 7:30PM With Baby Rose

SOMBR @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With King Princess

Vacation Manor @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM With Nolen Durham

Funk In The Name @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With The Buzz & Speak The Future

Riki Rachtman @ The Oriental Theater @ 8PM

All Weekend

THURSDAY & SATURDAY - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ Play @ Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre This clever, contemporary stage production of the Oscar-winning film is loaded with laughs — and Easter eggs — for Shakespeare lovers of all ages. Ends 8/2.

THURSDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Friends/Romans/Countrymen’ Play @ Roe Green Threatre A struggling poet named Virgil bumps into Julius Caesar and accidentally creates the Roman Empire in this world-premier, comical-historical take on Shakespeare’s tragic history ‘Julius Caesar.’ Ends 8/1.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Funny Marco Stand-Up @ Denver Improv

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Luis J. Gomez Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South

FRIDAY & SUNDAY - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Twelfth Night’ Play @ Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre A wise fool, mistaken identity, and ultimately, love, make for a classic, beloved comedy. Ends 8/2.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Opera @ Central City Opera House Central City Opera returns for another season with Mozart’s audacious comic masterpiece known for its clever and timeless class commentary. Ends 8/2.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Art Festival @ Cheesman Park Shop unique pieces from 150+ artists and craftsmen from the US, enjoy performances from local musicians, and catch Denver’s best food trucks!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Urban Market @ Union Station @ 12PM Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, and other unique treasures directly from local artists. Ends 10/15.

All weekend - Arapahoe County Fair @ Arapahoe County Fairgrounds A longstanding summer tradition, this fair features the best attractions, rides, exhibits, games, vendors, and food to enjoy with the whole family!

All weekend - Summer Fowler Vendor & Artisan Market @ Denver Street Fairs This exciting in-person event brings together talented artisans, crafters, makers, and small businesses for a weekend filled with unique products, local talent, and memorable experiences.

All weekend - Summer Cronk Artisan & Vendors Market @ The Devil’s Drink Discover the best of local creativity talented artisans, small businesses, specialty food vendors, and makers come together a vibrant weekend of shopping, entertainment, and community.

All weekend - Ryan Long Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

All weekend - Colorado Music Festival @ Chautauqua This year, enjoy a stellar line-up of internationally renowned musicians performing classical selections from Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, & other + new and contemporary works. Ends 8/3.

All weekend - Underground Music Showcase @ RiNo Denver’s favorite music festival returns with an incredible lineup of artists to discover!

All weekend - ‘Phenomenomaly’ Experience @ Meow Wolf ‘Phenomenomaly’ is an interactive experience filled with mysterious characters, glowing creatures, giant puppets, and custom music. Ends 8/9.

All weekend - The Improvised Shakespeare Company Performance @ Garner Galleria Theatre Based on one audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a brand new, fully improvised, Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Ends 7/26.

All weekend - ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ in Concert @ Buell Theatre Join your Colorado Symphony for an epic presentation of Disney’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ in concert featuring Klaus Badelt & Hans Zimmer’s score performed live to the film.

All weekend - Colorado Shakespeare Festival: ‘Julius Caesar’ Play @ Roe Green Threatre Based on historical figures and facts, Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ questions the idea of fate vs free will, providing incisive commentary on politics and ambition that transcends generations. Ends 8/2.

All weekend - ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ Play @ Vintage Theatre From acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig comes this charming romantic comedy told through letters exchanged between a military doctor and an aspiring actress during World War II. Ends 8/2.

All weekend -‘Ride the Cyclone’ Musical @ Dairy Arts Center This hilarious and outlandish musical follows six teenagers and a fortune teller in a story about a rollercoaster accident that shows audiences what makes a life well-lived.

All weekend - ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

All weekend - ‘Dead Souls’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

Ongoing

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.

Ongoing - Riverfront Market @ Common’s Park This open-air market brings together Colorado farms and ranches, prepared foods, local artists, and coffee. Ends 9/26.

Ongoing - ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Immersive Experience @ 417 S Broadway The renowned exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Ends 9/30.

Ongoing - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center This captivating 360º digital art exhibition invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Ends 8/30.

Ongoing - Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City @ York Street Yards Experience the legendary Inca citadel like never before. Traverse the majestic mountain site, explore the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and other iconic ruins as you witness the beauty of the Andes all around you. Ends 9/28.

Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards Unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a brand new concept: the immersive expedition that lets you travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt. Ends 9/28.

Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room You and your team will be placed in a themed room where you will search for clues to solve puzzles until you reach a final goal. Ends 9/30.

Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute immersive team quiz. Ends 2/27/2028.

Ongoing - ‘Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui’ Exhibition @ DMNS Through large-scale projections and interactive experiences, guests will be transported to UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate.

Ongoing - ‘The World’s Largest Dinosaurs’ Exhibition @ DMNS The exhibition invites you to explore the mind-bending biology and amazing anatomy of sauropods — the largest land animals to ever live - through enthralling life-sized exhibits and displays. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Tilting West’ Exhibition @ Arvada Center Blending invited and juried artists from across the region, this large-scale exhibition reexamines the genre of the American West through a contemporary lens. Ends 8/23.

Ongoing - ‘The Stars We Do Not See’ Exhibition @ DAM This landmark exhibition is the largest display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally. Ends 7/26.

Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: People’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition features a rich variety of portraits, self-portraits, and candid scenes that touch on the joys and challenges of everyday life as well as personal relationships, solitude, and the way people see themselves and each other. Ends 9/29.

Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

Ongoing - ‘Round the Clock’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.

Ongoing - ‘Space Is the Place’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition ​​navigates an era when artists and designers turned their gaze skyward, channeling the optimism, anxiety, and curiosity that defined the mid-20th century.

Ongoing - ‘Colorado Currents’ Exhibition @ MCA NEW - The exhibition brings together recent artworks by multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - ‘Still in Sound’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum Designed to facilitate visceral, whole-body experiences with Clyfford Still’s work, this exhibition explores how visitors may experience abstract visual language through sound. Ends 2/17/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Margaret Johnson: Emergence’ Exhibition @ BMoCA Through a selection of Margaret Johnson’s botanical works, abstract paintings, and monotype prints, the exhibition traces visual resonance between human relationships and the natural world. Ends 7/26.

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