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contents: Cultural Attractions 6 Sightseeing 8 Recreation 10 Concerts 12 Sports 31 Festivals/Events (Boulder/ Front Range) 34 Festivals (all of Colorado) 42 Screen 56

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very summer has two sides: the fun you have around home, and the fun you have when you get out of town. Boulder County boasts summer concert lineups for catching music in parks and on the banks of rivers and creeks, events for those who want to camp out and commit to a weekend festival, and opportunities for those who just want a little mid-afternoon music and sun. Catch a few of those, squeeze in a trip to see a Boulder Ballet performance in the park and the latest at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and you could have a very full, very fun-packed summer.

But summer is also the time for beating the heat

and getting up into the mountains to explore what Colorado has to offer. This year’s Summer Scene lists festivals, concerts and events at 50 towns around the state, to let you know when to schedule that 14er summit so you descend into the town’s strawberry festival or evening rodeo. It’s designed to be your resource for knowing where to go and what to do, whether you’re looking to have fun around town or get away from the Front Range.

So here it is, your guide to having the best summer ever. May you use it well, wearing down a pair or two of sandals and passing plenty of hours with your sunglasses on.

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) 1750 13th St. (next to Dushanbe Teahouse) Boulder 303-443-2122 bmoca.org

With its displays of innovative contemporary art, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is sure to satisfy the desire for visual appeal. See the website for museum events like lectures, demonstrations and classes. Free admission during the Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Boulder History Museum 1206 Euclid Ave. Boulder 303-449-3464 boulderhistorymuseum.org

Founded in 1944, this private, nonprofit museum brings the history of Boulder alive with its collection of more than 35,000 objects donated by Boulder families and a variety of programs and community events. Summer exhibits include “Chief Niwot: Legend and Legacy,” which is about the Southern Arapaho chief and how his story affected Boulder’s.

Carnegie Branch Library for Local History 1125 Pine St. Boulder 303-441-3110 boulderlibrary.org/carnegie

A great place to study and research local history, Boulder’s first library building holds historic Boulder County photographs and manuscripts for community use. More than 200,000 photographs and 700,000 historic documents are housed at the Carnegie Library for Local History.

Children’s Museum of Denver 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Denver 303-433-7444 mychildsmuseum.org

The Children’s Museum of Denver started in 1973 in a converted school bus. Now, the museum’s exhibits include a real fire truck. Its interactive playscapes, daily programming, story times and special events are geared toward children up to age 8.

CU Art Museum

Visual Arts Complex 1085 18th St. Boulder 303-492-8300 cuartmuseum.colorado.edu Five galleries feature both changing and permanent exhibitions, including a video

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gallery. The museum also offers a collection study center. The building itself is an environmentally sustainable design created by Kallman, McKinnell & Wood and OZ Architecture in Denver featuring water-saving and energy-efficiency strategies.

100 W. 14th Ave. Denver 720-865-5000 www.denverartmuseum. org

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd.

Denver 303-370-6000 www.dmns.org

Tornadoes, Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs and space — the Denver Museum of Nature and Science offers plentiful galleries for people of all ages to explore the past, present and future. Get up close to gem carvings of Russian folk life and think big at the IMAX theater, or even bigger in the Gates Planetarium.

Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St. Denver 303-376-4800 www.denverzoo.org Leopards and rhinos and zebras, oh my!

The Denver Zoo is home to nearly 3,500 animals representing 650 species from around the world. Through naturalistic habitats and conservation programming, the zoo is working to keep the world’s animal inhabitants happy here and in their wild homes.

Lafayette Miners’ Museum 108 E. Simpson St. Lafayette 303-665-7030

shed where the town kept its chemical firecart. Open to the public only during the annual Fourth of July and Nostalgia Day (in September) celebrations.

The Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

1030 Broadway Boulder 303-492-6892 cumuseum.colorado.edu

400 Quail Road Longmont 303-651-8374

Denver Art Museum

A piece of architectural art itself, the Denver Art Museum showcases collections of African, American Indian, Asian, Oceanic, European and American art, textiles and photography. Check the website for ongoing events that showcase current exhibitions, including this summer’s highlights, Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective and Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection.

Valley Pioneer Museum, located in a historic blacksmith shop. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment.

The Niwot Historical Society Museum once served as the town's fire shed, just big enough to house the original hose cart now displayed in front.

The Lafayette Miners’ Museum is housed in the home of coal miner William E. Lewis, who offered his house up as a meeting place for miners during a strike. The museum now preserves the pioneer heritage of Lafayette, including a “school room” with pictures, trophies and memorabilia of the town’s schools. Open 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and by appointment.

Leanin’ Tree Museum Of Western Art

6055 Longbow Dr. (near Diagonal Highway and Jay Road), Boulder 303-530-1442, ext. 4299 www.leanintree.com/museum.html This museum holds more than 250 paintings and 150 bronze sculptures, making it one of the world’s largest private collections of contemporary Western American art. The museum is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends.

Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum 224 Mountain Ave. Berthoud 970-532-2147 berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/ pioneermuseum.htm

Relics of Berthoud’s beginnings — and history as a booming agricultural town — are on display in the Little Thompson

The Longmont Museum & Cultural Center explores everything from Native Americans to NASA astronauts in a collection that spans 14,000 years of history. This summer’s exhibits will include a collection of Edward Weston photography, running May 12 through July 22. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

Louisville Historical Museum

1001 Main St. Louisville 303-665-9048

The four buildings of the Louisville Historical Museum are home to artifacts and photographs of the history of settlers and miners in Louisville. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lyons Redstone Museum 340 High St. Lyons 303-823-5271

Located in the former Lyons schoolhouse, built in 1881, the Lyons Redstone Museum has displays on local history and genealogy. The museum is open daily June 1 through Sept. 30.

Nederland Mining Museum

At the traffic circle in Nederland (Highways 119 and 72) 303-258-0567 Ore samples, machines and tools used in hard rock mining and the tungsten boom are on display at the Nederland Mining Museum. Open during the weekends May through September.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History houses a collection of more than 4 million objects used for researching and studying anthropology, archaeology, botany, entomology, paleontology and zoology. In other words, if you want to get up close to poisonous insects, dangerous animals and even some extinct ones, this museum is a worthwhile stop.

University of Colorado Heritage Center 1600 Pleasant St. Boulder 303-492-6329 cuheritage.org

Located on the third floor of the University of Colorado’s Old Main and operated by the CU-Boulder Alumni Association, the CU Heritage Center features exhibits exploring the history of the university.

Attractions include the President’s Room, Distinguished Alumni Gallery and the Athletics Room, which showcases trophies from CU’s many victories. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Walker Ranch 303-678-6200

Located off of Flagstaff Road about 7.5 miles west of Boulder, Walker Ranch offers visitors a plethora of outdoor opportunities, including fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Purchased by James and Phoebe Walker in 1882, Walker Ranch is home to the restored homestead of the Walker family. While the homestead is closed to the public most of the year, visitors can tour the site and watch costumed volunteers demonstrate the daily life of a pioneer ranch during special events. For information, contact Boulder County Parks and Open Space.

Wow! (World Of Wonder) Museum

Niwot Old Firehouse Museum

110 N. Harrison Ave. Lafayette 303-604-2424 wowchildrensmuseum.org

This tiny museum is the original 1910 fire

This nonprofit children’s museum features interactive science and art exhibits, classes, performances and workshops for children 12 and under.

195 Second Ave. Niwot 303-665-6932

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Glenwood Hot Springs

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Springs area (check out Seven Falls and Cave of the Winds as well), this one takes the cake. Incredible red rock formations, including one in the shape of two camels kissing, sit at the foot of majestic Pike’s Peak, one of Colorado’s fourteeners. You can rock climb, check out the visitor’s center, hike one of the many trails, or just drive through the park, gawking up through your sunroof. To get there from I-25 in Colorado Springs, take Garden of the Gods road west, then hang a left on 30th Street.

A tourist destination since the late 19th century, Boulder Falls is located on the north side of Boulder Canyon Drive, about 11 miles west of the city of Boulder. The falls, which have been called the “Yosemite of Boulder Canyon,” form where North Boulder Creek tumbles roughly 70 feet to enter Middle Boulder Creek.

Chautauqua Park

900 Baseline Rd. Boulder 303-442-3282 www.chautauqua.com

Georgetown Loop Railroad 888-456-6777 www.georgetownlooprr.com

Opened in 1898, the Colorado Chautauqua, one of three operational Chautauquas left in the U.S., is a hub of community and cultural events in Boulder. The Chautauqua Auditorium hosts everything from a silent film series to live concerts, and food is available at the Dining Hall. Also, Chautauqua Park is the gateway to many of the best trails in Boulder Mountain Parks.

Colorado has several historic tourist trains, including the Cumbres & Toltec and the Durango & Silverton, but the Georgetown Loop is closest — only about 45 minutes west of Denver on I-70. It was an engineering marvel in its time, gaining 600 feet in elevation over a two-mile stretch thanks to its corkscrew turns, including one over the majestic Devil’s Gate High Bridge. After your ride, step back in time by visiting any of the charming shops or restaurants in Victorian Georgetown or rustic Silver Plume.

Downtown Denver www.denver.org

There are so many sightseeing opportunities in downtown Denver that it’s hard to know where to begin. Take a tour of the state Capitol building, then stroll across Civic Center Park to the City and County of Denver Building. Within walking distance are the Denver Mint, the Denver Art Museum and the new History Colorado Center.

Hop on the free shuttle that runs the length of the 16th Street Mall and take in the diversity of food, shops, sights and sounds that the heart of Denver has to offer. Don’t forget to check out other key destinations like the Pepsi Center, Coors Field, Elitch Gardens and the Brown Palace Hotel.

Glenwood Hot Springs 401 North River St. Glenwood Springs 970-945-6571 www.hotspringspool.com

Colorado is home to several dozen public hot springs, and Glenwood is the granddaddy of them all, complete with a resort and a massive pool that spans two city blocks. It’s right off I-70 in Glenwood, about 150 miles west of Denver, at exit 116. For a more intimate experience, try smaller pools like Cottonwood outside of Buena Vista, Strawberry Hot Springs near Steamboat Springs or Valley View south of Salida.

Dinosaur National Monument 4545 E. Highway 40 Dinosaur 970-374-3000 www.nps.gov/dino

It’s about a five-hour drive, but it’s worth it. Survey the craggy hills and explore fragments of a long-ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. You can view rock art, check out fossils, explore homestead sites and even go whitewater rafting. Take I-70 west to Rifle, head north on Hwy. 13, west on Hwy. 64 to Dinosaur, then east on Hwy. 40 two miles.

Flagstaff Nature Center 1.usa.gov/FlagstaffNC

The Flagstaff Nature Center teaches visitors to

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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park 4218 County Road 3A Cañon City 719-275-7507 www.royalgorgebridge.com Garden of the Gods Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks about the wildlife, plants and history of the city’s plains and foothills. There are activities and games designed to challenge children of all ages, and they have friendly and knowledgeable volunteers to answer all your questions. The center is open 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends from May through September. Follow Flagstaff Road approximately 3.5 miles, turn right onto Flagstaff Summit road, and follow it about a half

mile to the summit of Flagstaff Mountain.

Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St. Colorado Springs 719-634-6666 www.gardenofgods.com

With 21 rides, shows and attractions on 360 amazing acres, there is plenty to do at this classic Colorado vacation destination. The crown jewel is the world’s highest suspension bridge, strung across a canyon 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River.

There’s also the cliff walk, inspiration point, a petting zoo, a mountain man encampment and a water clock.

Take I-25 south to Pueblo, then west on U.S. 50, then south on CR-3A.

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lands and sandstone buttes. The entrance to Hall Ranch is found on Highway 7, one mile west of Lyons.

303-413-7200 bouldercolorado.gov/parksrecreation

Heil Valley Ranch Moderate trails for hiking, biking and horse back riding loop through the 5,020 acres of the Heil Valley Ranch. The area boasts forest meadows and picturesque vistas.

The entrance to Heil Valley Ranch is located on Geer Canyon Road off of Left Hand Canyon Road, northwest of Boulder.

Parks and Rec is in charge of ball fields, soccer fields and tennis courts, three recreation centers and two outdoor pools, the skate park, the pottery lab, the golf course, Boulder Reservoir and the 5.5-mile Boulder Creek Path.

A catalog of their summer offerings, including, sports leagues for soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball and over 600 classes is available on the website.

Lagerman Reservoir This 116-acre reservoir offers nesting habitat to pelicans and is located 2.5 miles southwest of Longmont. Fishing is allowed on Lagerman Reservoir. See the county’s website for seasonal wildlife closures. The entrance to the reservoir is located about three miles north of Niwot on the west side of North 75th Street.

Boulder Reservoir

5565 N. 51st St., 303-4413461, www.bouldercolorado. gov Boulder Reservoir is a 700acre lake that is available for kayaking, fishing, volleyball, motor boating and water skiing. For directions, regulations and a listing of available activities, visit the city’s website.

Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

303-441-3440, www.ci.boulder.co.us Boulder was the first city to tax itself to preserve land as open space. The city’s mountain backdrop receives more than a million visits each year from locals and tourists alike, offering more than 144 miles of trails for biking, hiking and rock climbing for all ability levels. Rich in flora and fauna, Boulder’s parks and open space lands are one key factor in the health of the city’s population, which has been called the most fit in the nation. Here are some of the best OSMP highlights:

Chautauqua Meadow

900 Baseline Rd., 303-441-3440 This landmark has beautiful scenery, outstanding hiking trails and one of the premiere cultural venues in the state of Colorado. Chautauqua Park and surrounding areas act as a hub for many mountain trails, including the Chautauqua, Mesa, Baseline, BluebellBaird, Royal Arch, Woods Quarry and the Flatiron Climbing Access trails.

Flatirons Vista

0.3 mile south of Hwy 128 on Hwy. 93 This trail system offers access to the Flatirons Vista, Prairie Vista, Community Ditch, Doudy Draw, Spring Brook Loop and Goshawk Ridge trails. If you cross Hwy. 93 at the stoplight, you can reach the Greenbelt Plateau, High Plains and Marshall Mesa trails.

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Gregory Canyon

the east and the Continental Divide to the west from its easy loop trail.

Populated by marmots, canyon wrens and a variety of beautiful flora, this area provides access to the Gregory Canyon, Saddle Rock, Bluebell-Baird, Amphitheater, Flagstaff and Crown Rock trails.

Betasso Preserve

West end of Baseline Road

Mount Sanitas

0.5 mile west of 4th Street on Mapleton Avenue One of the city’s most popular trails, the Mount Sanitas system connects you to the Valley, Mt. Sanitas, E. Ridge and Dakota Ridge trails.

National Center for Atmospheric Research West end of Table Mesa Drive

A short distance to the west of NCAR, you can catch the Mesa, Skunk Canyon, Mallory Cave, Bear Canyon, Bear Peak West Ridge, Green Bear and Fern Canyon trails.

Boulder County Parks & Open Space 303-678-6200, www.co.boulder.co.us/ openspace

Visitors can hike, bike, snowshoe, cross-country ski or ride horseback through gorgeous Colorado terrain on almost 90 miles of beautiful trails in Boulder County.

The county divides into regions for the mountains and foothills, plains north and plains south. Here are a few of the trails. A complete listing, descriptions and maps are available on the county website.

Bald Mountain Bald Mountain Scenic Area, located five miles west of Boulder on the south side of Sunshine Canyon Drive (County Road 52), offers views of the Great Plains to

Located at the junction of Boulder and Fourmile Canyons, Betasso Preserve is a 773-acre preserve. Trails include the 3.1-mile Benjamin Loop, a steep and narrow trail, and the 3.3-mile Canyon Loop Trail. Both allow bikes except on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but check the county website for directional details.

The trailhead is located six miles west of Boulder off Sugarloaf Road.

Caribou Ranch Caribou Ranch is a 2,180-acre pristine patchwork of wetlands, meadows, woodlands and streams. This year, the ranch is closed April 1 to June 30 to protect elk, which are calving in the area, and migratory birds. Trails include two short loop trails open to hikers and horses. Bikes and dogs are not permitted.

Caribou Ranch can be accessed north of Nederland or south of Ward on County Road 126 off of the Peakto-Peak Scenic Byway.

Coal Creek Trail/Flagg Park Coal Creek Trail is a soft-surface trail that parallels Coal Creek for 10 miles from 66th Street in Superior to 120th Street in Lafayette. Flagg Park is the Lafayette extension of the trail, and is accessed off Flagg Drive, east of 120th Street and south of Baseline Road. The property address is 12400 Flagg Dr. in Lafayette.

Hall Ranch Hall Ranch includes 12 miles of multiuse trails on which to explore over 3,000 acres of rolling grass-

Legion Park An easy, short loop trail offers views of the Flatirons and picnic tables. Legion Park is located east of Boulder on Arapahoe Road one half mile west of 75th Street.

Mud Lake Mud Lake Open Space is composed of 233 acres of open space surrounding a scenic 4-acre lake near Nederland. The park offers three miles of trails, including a loop system for mountain bikers and equestrians and trail connections with Nederland and Caribou Ranch Open Space, and rewards hikers with scenic views. The trail connections to Caribou Ranch provide extra mileage for a total round trip of about 5.5 miles. The Mud Lake trailhead can be accessed off County Road 126, one mile north of the turnabout in Nederland, off the Peak-to-Peak Highway.

Rabbit Mountain Explore the abundant history of Native Americans and early settlers on the five miles of trails at Rabbit Mountain, touring grasslands and ridge top pine forests. Rabbit Mountain is located on North 53rd Street, about 15 miles north of Boulder off of Highway 66, approximately two miles east of Lyons.

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat Former industrial gravel pits were transformed into this thriving wetland habitat that now provides some of Boulder’s best bird-watching. Walden Ponds is located five miles northeast of Boulder, on the west side of North 75th Street, just one half mile south of Jay Road.

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Walker Ranch Visit the historic homestead at Walker Ranch for a glimpse of how early settlers lived and what wilderness made it all worth it. The ranch was once one of the largest cattle ranches in this region of Colorado.

Explore the property on 10 miles of trails crossing 3,504 acres of backcountry.

Walker Ranch can be accessed from either the Meyers Homestead Trailhead on the west side of Flagstaff Road, or the Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead on the east side of Flagstaff Road, about 7.5 miles west of Baseline Road in Boulder. The Walker Ranch Loop can also be accessed via the Eldorado Springs State Park, with parking at the Crescent Meadows lot.

Take I-25 south to US 160 west, then State Highway 150 north for a total of roughly 270 miles to the visitor center.

Rocky Mountain National Park

1000 Highway 36, just outside Estes Park Visitor information: 970-586-1206 Campground reservations: 877-444-6777 www.nps.gov/romo/

From wet, grassy valleys dotted with elk to the wind- and snow-sculpted peaks, including Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park preserves some of Colorado’s pristine mountain wilderness. Hiking trails range from all-ages accessible to challenging mountain ascents, and the park boasts some excellent alpine technical climbs as well. Stay in your car and look over it all from the Trail Ridge Road (open

summers only), which crosses through the park, passing over the Continental Divide. Or get close to one corner of the park’s more then 200,000 acres on a backpacking trip — backcountry permit and bear canisters required.

Take Highway 36 (28th Street in Boulder) up through Estes Park and follow the road signs.

State Parks Attracting more than 11 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 43 State Parks not only play an important role in the state’s economy, but also contribute to Coloradans’ quality of life, offering some of the highest-quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Here are a few state parks within easy driving distance of Boulder. For a complete listing, go to parks.state.co.us.

Barr Lake

13401 Picadilly Road, Brighton, 303-659-6005 Head northeast to Barr Lake and spot some of the 350 bird species known to pass through this wildlife refuge. Fishing and boating are permitted.

Eldorado Canyon State Park

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9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs, 303-494-3943 parks.state.co.us/Parks/eldoradocanyon Eldorado Canyon, known affectionately by climbers as Eldo, offers more than 500 technical rock climbing routes that draw climbers from around the world. For those less inclined to defy gravity, the park has trails for mountain biking and hiking, as well as picnicking and fishing areas. Camping is not allowed.

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Lory State Park

With 26 miles of trails and backcountry camping approved, Lory State Park makes a great getaway from city life. Some trails provide access to the Horsetooth Reservoir’s bays and coves. Power boaters are steered toward neighboring Boyd Lake State Park.

St. Vrain State Park

3785 Weld County Road 24 1/2, Firestone, 303-678-9402 St. Vrain’s ponds are home to egrets, pelicans and cormorants, which can be viewed from trails or from boats. Visitors can also fish for bass, crappie, blue gill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout, carp and catfish. The park has 87 campsites for yearround camping.

National Parks Colorado’s 13 national parks saw over 5 million visitors in 2011. These parks preserve cultural heritage, historic landmarks and natural landscapes. Visit nps. gov for a guide to all the parks in the state.

Great Sand Dunes National Park Grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes and tundra for hiking and backpacking crowd into Great Sand Dunes, but the centerpiece attraction, the tallest sand dunes in North America, offer in-land beach play along Medano Creek and sand sledding.

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Monday, May 28 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

LMFAO. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Indigo Girls & Band, June 10, Chautauqua Auditorium

Of Monsters and Men, Yellow Ostrich. 8 p.m.

Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303832-1874.

Back for the umpteenth time at Chautauqua, the Indigo Girls bring their rambunctious folk music to Boulder once again. Will they make a controversial political statement that will have them blackballed from performing in the red states? Visit www.chautauqua.com/music.php for more.

Open Mic Night. 6:30 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.

Percussion Extravaganza Jam Session — Hosted by Billy Hoke, with special guest Eddie Turner. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Rue — With Clusterfolk and The Courtesy Bandits.

7:30 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Tuesday, May 29 Blitzen Trapper. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Pub and Cellar. 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-9399900.

Cause for Kat — Feat. Paul Stadler with Postcards Of The Hanging, Midnight Ultra and special guests. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Nelson Rangell. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Jane’s Addiction — With The Duke Spirit. 7 p.m.

Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, 303-837-1482.

Jean-Luc Davis Trio. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Kimberly Eslinger. 6 p.m. 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.

Kort McCumber Duo. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Ronnie Baker Brooks. 7 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Nokuthula. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Snarky Puppy — With Joey Porter Quartet, feat.

Dave Watts Garrett Sayers, Joey Porter, Dan Schwindt.

9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Terra Gatos. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696

Thursday, May 31 Bon Iver. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Santigold — with Charli XCX. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

Caleb Slade and Blake of Bare Bones. 7:30 p.m.

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-7771003.

The Shins. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

David Richey Duo. 5:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Wednesday, May 30

Dechen Hawk & A Murder of Prose. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Bodeans — With Warren Hood & The Goods. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

The Cult — With Against Me! and The Icarus Line.

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

Marlo & Farm Jazz. 8 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.

Monocle Stache — Dirty mutant blues. Pearl Street

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James and the Devil — Open Bluegrass Pick.

8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

RE: Creation — Feat. Simian Mobile Disco (DJ Set) with Robotic Pirate Monkey & Ginger Perry x Narky Stares and special guests. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

The Juniper Trees — With Naomi LaViolette. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Tom Weiser & Paul Fowler Jazz Duo. 7:30 p.m.

Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-4992985.

Friday, June 1 Bassnectar. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Bob Schneider — With Laura Warshauer. 9 p.m.

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303377-1666.

Bodeans — With Warren Hood and The Goods.

8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Catfish Kray Blues Band. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-7773.

Cervantes' Summer Celebration — Feat. Missed The Boat with Frogs Gone Fishin’, Fiction 20 Down, She Said String Band, and The Pamlico Sound. 9 p.m.

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Ginga. 9 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303449-0120.

Jababa. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Jeff Strahan Band. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Last Men On Earth. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

John Wirtz & The Debut. 7:30 p.m Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Maynard Mills Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Kort McCumber. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Missy Raines & the New Hip. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Point To Point Blues Band. 9 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.

Old-Fashioned Hootenanny. 7 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Polarity. 7:30 p.m Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Quemando. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made

Zen Mustache. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Saturday, June 2 Bassnectar. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Blue Mountain Ranch Hands. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Bob Lind and Danny O’Keefe. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

The Drunken Hearts — Feat. Tim Carbone and Scott Law and Good Gravy. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Finders & Youngberg. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Gumbo Le Funque. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Janis Kelly and The Global Soul Experience. 8:30 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0120.

Kristina Murray and Two Hearted Jones — With Abi Robins. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Mile High Meltdown — Feat. Unlimited Gravity with Cualli, Kruza Kid, Amphibeus Tungs, Chemdawgs, Jeffdubbox and Kyma Sunrise. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Nacho Men — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, 6:15 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

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New Perspectives — With special guest Brian du Fresne, organ. Ars Nova celebrates the renovation of one of Colorado’s finest organs: the historic Kimball organ of Saint John’s Cathedral in Denver. Featuring modern masterworks for chorus and organ by James MacMillan, Arvo Pärt, David Briggs, and more. 7:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, 303-499-3165.

NuMundo. 7:30 p.m Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Prairie Scholars. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

QDiva. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Rebel Tongue Band. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Ronnie Shellist Duo. 4:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room, 1800 Pike Rd., Unit B, Longmont, 303-776-1914 x313.

TC & Sass. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Weir, Robinson, & Greene Acoustic Trio. 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303786-7030.

Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

The Joints. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Tinariwen. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Wednesday, June 6 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Danny Shafer. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Teresa Storch. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Weir, Robinson and Greene Acoustic Trio. 7 p.m.

Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Willie Bean Bluegrass Band. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Monday, June 4 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn.

5:30 p.m. Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, 303-441-4408.

Tuesday, June 5 Adam Bodine Trio. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Blues Jam — Hosted by Dan Treanor. 7:30 p.m.

Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

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

Mighty Twisters. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

The Purple Oranges. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Langhorne Slim — With Ha Ha Tonka. 8 p.m.

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303377-1666.

Rhapsody of Fire — With Voyager and The Silent Divine. 8 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-788-0984.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Thumpin’. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Sugar Blue. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

World Music Night — With Claude Bourbon. 8 p.m.

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-7771003.

3rd Annual John Denver Tribute starring Jim Curry. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline. com.

Jazz Jam — With Mark Diamond and Big Swing Trio.

7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Michael Franti & Spearhead. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Honeycomb. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Bella Betts and The Little Stars — With La Chanteuse. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

George Nelson Band. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Lazer Sword. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Patrick Dethlefs Album Release — With Esmé Tiger Collins (of Paper Bird). 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Thursday, June 7

Etown: David Bromberg and Gretchen Peters.

7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

KS 107.5 Summer Jam — With Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, B.O.B. Tyga, Wale, Big Sean, Bei Major. 5:30 p.m. Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000.

Face. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Sunday, June 3

Bonnie and Taylor — 7 p.m. Left Hand Brewing Company Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont.

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Ash & Andria Ganley. 5:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Eric Wiggs Trio. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Katey Laurel. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Floof and the Time Bandits — With Lindsey Meredith and The Lost Caravan. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Libby Kirkpatrick & Sea Stars. 9 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0120.

Jeff Strahan. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Friday, June 8 Bonnie & The Clydes. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Brad Upton Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Dirt Nasty and Andy Milonakis— With Cobraconda and Unspoken Words. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

EOTO. 8 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Full Belly. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Saturday, June 9 Big Head Todd and the Monsters — With The Barenaked Ladies. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Black Swan Dance Party — With DJ Drez, Desert Dwellers, David Newman, Duke Mushroom, acro-yoga and circus performances. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Chase N’ The Dream — Twenty Ninth Street Live!

Summer Concert Series. 6:15 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Chancer’s Hooley — Irish Folk. 5 p.m. Left Hand Brewing Company Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont.

Destroyer — With Sandro Perri. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

The Indigo Girls. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Iconocaust CD release party — With Smack Factor, Ploy for Extinction and Dead Lotus Society. 9 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood.

303-788-0984.

John Ridnell aka Blackdog. 4:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room, 1800 Pike Rd., Unit B, Longmont, 303-776-1914 x313.

Music of 812. 7:30 p.m Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

My Old School. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Honeycomb. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn.

5:30 p.m. Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, 303-441-4408.

Jeff Strahan. 9 p.m. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991.

Perpetual Motion Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Jet Edison. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-

Ramaya & Dechen Hawk. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

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Robinson Quintet. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

The Buck Fifty. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Tom Worrell & 66 Ventura Band. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-8236685.

Yo Flaco! 9 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Sunday, June 10 Blues Jam — With Heavy Cats. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303443-3322.

Constant Tourists Band. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Dancing for Life. 6 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Danielle Ate the Sandwich — With Ian Cooke and Chris Daniels. 7 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

The Denver Battle of the Bands — With Facing Oblivion, Straight Nerdy Like A Cool Kid, Suffix Punch, Shoot To Please, Defy You Stars, Lightlooms, Return To Ruin and Young Analogs. 4 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Indigo Girls & Band — With The Shadowboxers.

8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666.

James Ösel Thorpe — With Miles Driften. 8 p.m.

The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303440-4628.

Nickelback — With Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days. 6 p.m. Pepsi Center. 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Nu Mundo. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Monday, June 11 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Bow Wow. 9 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-788-0984.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn.

5:30 p.m. Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, 303-441-4408.

Tuesday, June 12 Blues Jam — Hosted by Delta Sonics. 7:30 p.m.

Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

The Dandy Warhols. 9 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-788-0984.

Doug Yager Quartet. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Scorpions. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

The Thurston Group. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

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Wednesday, June 13 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Clay McClinton Band. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Colorado Solo Artist Awards — with Trenten Kareiva, Mugsy, Kayly Berlin, Keaton Herzer, Ground Up (Denver), TC One, Deja, Reico Suave, Jeremy Dion, Annette Skeens and Abi Robins. 7:30 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Kort McCumber Duo. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Peter Wernick & Flexigrass. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

The Afronauts. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Thursday, June 14 Bad Brad & The Fat Cats. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303443-3322.

Graffiti6 — with Yuna. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Homeslice Band. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Hymn for Her Duo. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Jake Schepps’ Expedition Quartet. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Janine Gastineau & her Rhythm. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

King Fantastic — with Pries, DJ Wushu, DJ LargeChild and Timeline. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Quemando. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Summer Glam Party — Feat. Deborah Cox with Pop Prince and Sordid Lives. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

Toby Keith. 7 p.m. Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-2207000.

Brendon Walsh. 9 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-788-0984.

Saturday, June 16

The Burned. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

The Country Music Project. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Celebrate T’s Life and Benefit Party. 6:30 p.m.

Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303665-2757.

Dechen Hawk & A Murder of Prose. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

David & Enlon Tiller. 5:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Dexter Payne Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

My Evil Twin — With Manala. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Woody Guthrie Night — 2012 is Woody Guthrie’s Centennial Year. Hear his life story the way it should be heard: in his songs. Free, performed by Dan Blegan, Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Avenue, Longmont, 303-651-8470.

Emma Back Trio and Patent. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Lewis And Floorwax & The Groove Hawgs — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., headliner: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons — with Sons of Bill. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Joe & Vickie Price. 4:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room, 1800 Pike Rd., Unit B, Longmont, 303-776-1914 x313.

Mojomama. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-4859400.

Words in Flight. 6:30 p.m St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Friday, June 15 April Verch Trio — with Chuck Hugenberg. 8 p.m.

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303777-1003.

The Motet — With special guest DubSkin. 8 p.m.

Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Best of Open Stage. 7 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

The Other Side of Rabbi Joe Black & Julie Silver.

8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Chris Daniels & The Kings. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Richard Thompson. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Clay Kirkland — With Trunko & Briggs. 8 p.m.

Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Clay McClinton. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991. Plays three nights through June 17.

The Gasoline Lollipops. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

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Ghostland Observatory. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Roda de Choro — With Daniel Ondaro and friends.

7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Ronnie Shellist Blues Band. 7 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Sideffect CD release party ­— with Swami, Judged by 12, Devoutcast and Morbid Sanctuary. 8 p.m.

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303788-0984.

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Kort McCumber, May 31, Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites Americana songwriter Kort McCumber has been making exciting music in Boulder for a good number of years now. Catch the multi-instrumentalist in a small setting for an intimate experience.

STS9. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline. com.

Tennis, Paper Bird. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Teresa Lynn and The Dreamboats. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303443-3322.

Top of the Hill Faculty Series with Josie Quick.

8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Women’s Songwriter Showcase. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Sunday, June 17 Brent Crane — With Keaton Herzer. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Tuesday, June 19 Blues Jam — Hosted by Randall Dubis. 7:30 p.m.

Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Motion City Soundtrack — with The Henry Clay People and The Front Bottoms. 7:30 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Pete and Joan Wernick — Pick of the month lunchtime concert. Noon to 1 p.m. Canyon Theater, Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.

Ron Le Gault Trio. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Chuck Pyle — Free. 3-4 p.m. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder.

Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Richard Thompson. 5 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Sharon Glassman and Grant McIntosh. 6 p.m.

Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Sphere Chamber Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Taarka. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Monday, June 18 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Eric the Viking. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Six Feet Under — with Revocation, Kill Syndicate, Scalafrea and It’s Always Sunny in Tijuana. 9 p.m.

Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303788-0984.

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Matt Fuller Group. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, June 20

Ministry — with Blackburner. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

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Ceu with Curumin. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Jazz Jam — With Mark Diamond and Big Swing Trio.

7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

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Collective Soul performing Dosage and other hits. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Hot Tomatoes Dance Concert — Free, outdoor dance concert with big band. Bring your blanket or chair. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.

Mickey Avalon with The Millionaires. 8 p.m.

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303377-1666.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

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Vana Vedu. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

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Holly & The Husbands. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

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Dark Star Orchestra. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.

Steve Manshel. 5:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Jimmy Cliff, June 19, Ogden Theatre, Denver

The Joints. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Friday, June 22 Afrojack with R3hab and Quintino. 7:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson, Denver, 303-837-1482.

Eef & Blues Express. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.

Nostalgia Music Group. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Paa Kow’s By All Means Band. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

The Polish Ambassador — with Copy and Dr. Toast. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Scott Von — Niwot Market Community Dinner & Music Series. 6 p.m. 7980 Niwot Road, Niwot.

Something Underground. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Terra Gatos. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Wayward Vessel — With Pete Kartsounes. 8 p.m.

The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303440-4628.

Friday, June 29

Brad Upton Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. 8 p.m.

Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Kilborn Alley. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

While our legends are still walking the Earth, let’s go out and support them and shower them with appreciation. Now 64, Jimmy Cliff continues to tour and perform the classic reggae tunes from his legendary 1972 film The Harder They Come along with his reggae hits from the 1970s, '80s, '90s and 2000s.

Trio con Brio. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

The Bottlecap Boys — With Sweet Wednesday. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Ginga. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Classix with Munk and Boyhollow. 10 p.m.

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303377-1666.

Dan Navarro. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Johnny O Band. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.

Kenny Wolleson. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Mojomama. 8 p.m Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Montana Skies. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Mozingo Paridiso. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Ricky And The Radios — Twenty Ninth Street Live!

Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15 to 7 p.m., headliner: 7:30 to 10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Dukas’ Fanfare from “La Péri,” Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, “Italian.”

7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Wednesday 13 — With Biters. 8 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-7880984.

Avett Bros. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Cowgirl Radio — With Holiday Blue. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Monday, June 25

Dark Star Orchstra. 8 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

DJ Logic with Ableminds. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Def Leppard, Poison with Lita Ford. 7 p.m. Pepsi Center. 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-405-1100.

Johnny O Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Tuesday, June 26

Sambadende. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Avicii. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Blues Jam — Hosted by Gretchen Troop. 7:30 p.m.

Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Ink Freethinker. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

The Twinberries. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Wall of Records. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Saturday, June 30 Alison Brown Quartet. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Sound Rabbit. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Rob Rio. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

The Resonatorz. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Silent Bear, Jyemo. 4:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room, 1800 Pike Rd., Unit B, Longmont, 303-776-1914, x313.

Quanthum Jazz. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Avett Bros. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Steel Pennies, Giddyup Kitty. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Grub Street Writer. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, June 27

The Informants. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.

Wilco with Punch Brothers. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Saturday, June 23

Wilco with Dr. Dog. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Bill Frisell Explores the Music of John Lennon — With Tony Scherr, Greg Leisz and Kenny Wolleson.

Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-4407679.

Sunday, June 24

Bill McKay Band. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Forest Kelly and the Bob Schlesinger Trio. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Westword Music Showcase — Great acts, both local and national, fill 10 stages. This is Denver’s biggest and greatest one-day music fest. Golden Triangle Museum District & South of Colfax Nightlife District, www.westword.com/musicshowcase.

Cindy Brandle. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

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Blues Jam — With Heavy Cats. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303443-3322.

Kort McCumber. 5 p.m. Left Hand Brewing Company Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont.

Last October — With Awake to Dream. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

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Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

FreeBear. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

George Nelson Band. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Nelson Rangell. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

One On One. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Opie Gone Bad — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15 to 7 p.m., headliner: 7:30 to 10 p.m., parking lot west of Spooners Frozen Yogurt & Mad Greens, Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-4407666.

Ryan Flick. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.

Thursday, June 28 Alan Jackson. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre,

Sea Stars. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

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Sunday, July 1 Dan Wakefield. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-6652757.

Thomas Hine & Jeff Mohler. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303440-4628.

Monday, July 2 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

The Beach Boys — 50th Anniversary Tour. 7:30 p.m., July 9, Red Rocks Amphitheatre Snicker if you want and label them as your dad’s — or even grandfather’s — music, but the Beach Boys were actually more influential than some people give them credit for, serving as inspiration for the likes of the Beatles. And while several iterations of the band have toured over the years thanks to squabbles among the members, the July 9 Red Rocks audience will have the opportunity to see the group with much of its original lineup, including its creative force and musical genius, Brian Wilson.

Eric Wiggs Trio.

7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-4992985.

The String Cheese Incident. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline. com.

Friday, July 6

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, at 303-441-4408.

Bleu Edmondson. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991.

Tuesday, July 3

Blues Ambassadors. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Foster the People. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Darden Smith. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

James Ryan Piper. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

The Joints. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Ginga. 9 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303449-0120.

Honeycomb. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, July 4

Porter Robinson. 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

The String Cheese Incident. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Blues Traveler with Fitz & The Tantrums. 7 p.m.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Tish Hinojosa. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Eminence Ensemble. 9 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Longmont Symphony Orchestra — Longmont July 4th Concert starts at 12 p.m. Olde Town Thompson Park located at Bross and 4th Avenue, Longmont.

Thursday, July 5 Diamond & Copper. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Eleven Foot Fall — With Manala. 8 p.m. The

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Tom Weiser & Paul Fowler Jazz Duo. 7:30 p.m.

Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-4992985.

Saturday, July 7 Adam Bodine Trio. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Bloodkin Acoustic. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Chris Daniels & Friends Album Release “Better Days.” 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave.,

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FACE — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., headliner: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Hit List. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

NuMundo. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Phil Hamilton. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991.

The String Cheese Incident. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Travis Grode Band — With Lisa Weyerhaeuser.

8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Sunday, July 8 Common, Dear & Find Your Smile — With Kristen Graves. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Jake Shimabukuro — With Danielle Ate The Sandwich. 5 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Magnificent Mozart Mini-Festival — With the Colorado Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-4407666.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival — With Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada. 1:30 p.m.

Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000.

Statesboro Revue —The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991.

Monday, July 9 The Beach Boys — 50th Anniversary Tour. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

July 10 Johnny Lang. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

The Thurston Group. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, July 11 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Face. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Matthew Gurnsey — A rousing performance of traditional Irish and Scottish music. Free. 7-8 p.m.

George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder.

The Nolan McInnis Band — Lafayette Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Festival Plaza, 309 S. Public Road, Lafayette.

Northern and Southern Plains Indian Singers and Dancers — Free, outdoors. Bring your own chair or blanket. A perennial favorite returns as Indian singers and dancers perform traditional works from several

tribes. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.

The Afronauts. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Thursday, July 12 Aspinwall & Friends. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Dexter Payne Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

John Denver Tribute — With John Adams Band and Colorado Chamber Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

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Victor Wooten Band. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

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Scott Von. 5:30 p.m. Upslope Brewery, 1501 Lee Hill Rd #20, Boulder, 303-449-2911.

Screeching Weasel with The Queens and The Nobodys. 8 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-788-0984.

Signel-Z. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Saturday, July 14 Aaron Neville. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Brandi Carlile with Ingrid Michaelson & Gregory Alan Isakov. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

JJ Grey & Mofro. 8 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-4824420.

The Nadas. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991. Band plays two nights through July 15.

One On One & The Miles Apart Band — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., headliner: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

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Phat Daddy. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Brandi Carlile with Ingrid Michaelson & Gregory Alan Isakov, July 14, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison

Victor Wooten — With special guests. 8 p.m.

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

WadiRum. 9 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Colorado is one of Brandi Carlile’s strongholds.

She has a great following here and seems to have shows in the Centennial State at least once a year. Brandi is not just another pretty face, she has incredible range. She can do the guttural raunch, the sexy rasp and the high, pure songbird, sometimes all in one song.

Brandi’s a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n’ roll, but she often gets labeled as “folk,” which doesn’t quite do her justice. Her June release is called Bear Creek, and we’ll probably get a good dose of it when she plays Red Rocks on July 14.

Sunday, July 15 Aaron Neville. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Magnificent Mozart Mini-Festival — With the Colorado Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-4407666.

Neil Bridge 7+. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

The Railsplitters — With Isabelle Davis. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

The Samples. 5 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-4824420.

Monday, July 16 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band. 8 p.m.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666.

O.A.R. with Rebelution.

7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn — 5:30-7 p.m., Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, at 303-441-4408.

Tuesday, July 17

Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

The Gin Mill Gypsies. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band. 8 p.m.

Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

Global Dance Festival. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Janine Gastineau & her Rhythm. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

New Sensation. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303665-2757.

Noon Tunes, every Friday June 15 – August 17

Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers — With Casey James Prestwood & the Burning Angels and I’m with Her. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

A summer concert series every Friday with free music fit for families, locals and tourists. Grab lunch to go from one of Boulder’s gourmet eateries or brown bag it. Noon to 1:30 p.m., 1300 Block of Pearl, Boulder.

Ramaya & Dechen Hawk. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Agalloch. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-3771666.

Chicago/The Doobie Brothers. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Greg Harris Vibe Quintet. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Willie Houston and the Blues Band. 7:30 p.m.

Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303665-2757.

Wednesday, July 18 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Emmylou Harris, Steve Martin, Arlo Guthrie. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda

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Tramps & Thieves. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-6749991.

Lion Soujahs — One of Denver’s best reggae bands. 8 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.

Ryan Skape & the Rubberband — Lafayette Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria, Lafayette.

Saturday, July 21 Brothers of the Sun Tour — Feat. Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. 4:30 p.m. Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver, j.mp/sunbrothers.

Thursday, July 19

Global Dance Festival. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

The Joints. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

The Informants. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Friday, July 20

Longmont Jazz Festival — The 14th Annual Longmont Jazz Festival is free, just bring a chair.

Roosevelt Park Pavilion, Longmont. Starts at noon each day. Runs through July 22.

Dirty Projectors — With Wye Oak. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

The Railbenders. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303-674-9991.

Lucinda Williams. 8 p.m.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303440-7666.

Pete Kartsounes Band — Twenty Ninth Street Live!

Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., headliner: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722. Before the bands start, come early for the car show beginning at 2 p.m.

Roda de Choro — With Daniel Ondaro and friends.

7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303499-2985.

Will Kimbrough & Tommy Womack: The Daddy Band with Brigitte DeMeyer.

8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Women’s Songwriter Showcase. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Sunday, July 22 Acoustic Eidolon. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Global Dance Festival. 5 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Jessica Campbell & Hannah Miller. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-4404628.

Lucinda Williams. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720898-7200.

Rediscovered Masters — With the Colorado Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-440-7666.

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

Monday, July 23 An Intimate Evening with James Taylor and his Band. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Tuesday, July 24 An Intimate Evening with James Taylor and his Band. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn — 5:30-7 p.m., Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, at 303-441-4408.

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Victor Wooten Band, July 12 Boulder Theater

Oklahoma!

Renowned as the first great American musical

You might know Victor Wooten as the man impressively holding down the low end of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. The bass guitar virtuoso has a solo gig too, allowing his pyrotechnic technique to shine through even more.

La Bohème

Puccini’s famous love story

The Turn of the Screw

A chilling ghost story set to the haunting music of Benjamin Britten

Wednesday, July 25 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Florence & the Machine. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

FreeBear. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Nelson Rangell. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Amazing live entertainment that’s unplugged, unequaled and unsnobby.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

That Eighties Band — Lafayette Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria, Lafayette.

Thursday, July 26

June 30 – August 12

Colorado Symphony’s Mozart Under Moonlight.

Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Dave Tamkin, Chris Webb, Luke Halpin. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Tenacious D with The Sights. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Friday, July 27 Brad Upton Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

You won’t know until you go.

Tickets start at just $20!

303.292.6700 | CentralCityOpera.org

The Broken Everlys. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Evergreen Jazz Festival — The Evergreen Jazz Festival showcases some of the continent's top jazz performers over three days. 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-697-5467, www. evergreenjazz.org. Runs through July 29.

RockyGrass — Camp out and get your bluegrass on at the 40th annual RockyGrass festival. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, bluegrass.com/rockygrass.

Through July 29.

Saturday, July 28 Chris Daniels & The Kings — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15-7 p.m., headliner: 7:30-10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

David Wilcox. 8 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-4824420.

Los Lobos, Steve Earle and the Dukes. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Meniskus. 8 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Statue of Liberty — With Hezekiah Goode. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Sunday, July 29 Brandenburg’s Old & New — With the Colorado Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Carbon Leaf. 5 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-4824420.

Monday, July 30 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Tuesday, July 31 Goodrattle. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Greensky Bluegrass. 8 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-482-4420.

The Music of ABBA — Arrival from Sweden.

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8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline. com.

Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

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Wednesday, August 1 Aerosmith — With Cheap Trick. 7:30 p.m. Pepsi Center. 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, 303-4051100.

Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

The Twinberries. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

5:30-7 p.m., Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, at 303-441-4408.

Monday, August 6

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

Tuesday, August 7

Bombay Bicycle Club. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn —

Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat. 7:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium. 1510 Clarkson, Denver, 303-837-1482.

Honeycomb. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Kaskade. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

Thursday, August 2 DJ set by James Murphy (DFA/LCD Soundsystem). 8:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Eric Wiggs Trio. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Ginga. 8 p.m The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Jefferson Symphony Orchestra with The Queen City Jazz Band. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Friday, August 3 Hayes Carll and the Gulf Coast Orchestra — With Joe Pug. 8 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-4824420.

My Morning Jacket — With Band of Horses & Trombone Shorty. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Pelta-Tiller Duo. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

The Samples. 8 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Tom Weiser & Paul Fowler Jazz Duo. 7:30 p.m.

Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-4992985.

Saturday, August 4 Hayes Carll — With Joe Pug. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-4407666.

Jesse Manley — With Frog & Toad. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Ladies of Country Music — Feat. Bonnie & the Clydes and Kristina Murray & the Two Hearted Jones. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Liz Barnez. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Rory Block. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Something Underground — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15-7 p.m., headliner: 7:30-10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-4440722. Before the band starts, bring the kids and explore the Kids & Sports Expo beginning at 2 p.m.

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Hieroglyphics, August 16 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Oakland’s Hierogylphics crew personifies what many hip-hop purists consider to be the right way to create hip-hop music. Consisting of solo artists Pep Love and Casual and hip-hop quartet Souls of Mischief, the Hieroglyphics collective (which was founded by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, who rarely tours with the collective) have consistently dropped music that’s kept true to the spirit of hip-hop. Their live show is no different.

Passion Pit and Justice. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Los Lonely Boys. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

The Joints. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Maria Quiles & Rory Cloud. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, August 8

Sambadende. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.

Arcinda — Free outdoor concert. Arcinda is an arts and culture group of Indonesia, performs traditional Javanese Gamelan music and dance. Seating is on the grass. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome. 8 p.m.

Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.

Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Fortunate Youth — With Tatanka. 9 p.m.

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Jack White. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

KISS and Motley Crue. 6:30 p.m. Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000.

Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.

The Afronauts. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Thursday, August 9 Cowgirl Radio — With Deborah Crooks. 8 p.m.

The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Dexter Payne Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Jon Daly with Bobby Crane. 8 p.m. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. 303-788-0984.

Thursday, August 16

Pink Martini. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Hieroglyphics (Pep Love, Casual, Souls of Mischief). 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.

Raul Midón. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.

Soul School. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Rocky Mountain Music Festival — Feat. Eric Burdon and the Animals, the Charlie Daniels Band. Clement Park Amphitheater, Littleton, therockymountainmusicfestival.com.

Thievery Corporation with Special Guests Beats Antique. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Sublime with Rome — With Pepper, The Expendables. 7 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

World Music Night with Bamboche. 8 p.m.

Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303777-1003.

Monday, August 13

Saturday, August 11 Blind Pilot. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Moses Jones — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15-7 p.m., headliner: 7:30-10 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

NuMundo. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Steve Conn. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

The Stray Birds. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Sunday, August 12 25th Anniversary Kool Concert with Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis & the News. 7 p.m. Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000.

Friday, August 10

Acoustic Eidolon — World Music for the Soul, free. 3-4 p.m. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder.

Brad Upton Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Blind Pilot. 7 p.m. Mishawaka Amphitheatre, 13714 Poudre Canyon Highway, Bellvue, 970-

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The Joints. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Friday, August 17 Pretty Lights. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Ramaya & Dechen Hawk. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Iron Maiden — With Coheed and Cambria. 7 p.m.

Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, at 303-441-4408.

Tuesday, August 14 The Thurston Group. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, August 15 Andrew Bird — With Kelly Hogan. 8 p.m.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

The Gin Mill Gypsies. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Pete Wernick & Flexigrass — Free outdoor concert. Flexigrass is a supercharged mix of traditional bluegrass and classic jazz. 8 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival — Including a juried line-up at the Folks Songwriter Showcase and performances by Lyle Lovett, Amos Lee, Kasey Chambers and Dawes. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, bluegrass.com/folks. Through August 19.

Saturday, August 18 Dread Zeppelin. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Girls on Top — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, free, opening band: 6:15-7 p.m., headliner: 7:30-10 p.m., parking lot west of Spooners Frozen Yogurt & Mad Greens, Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303444-0722.

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

Pretty Lights. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Roda de Choro — With Daniel Ondaro and friends.

7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Women’s Songwriter Showcase. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Sunday, August 19 311 & Slightly Stoopid. 7 p.m. Red Rocks

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DJ set by James Murphy, August 2, Boulder Theater The intricate brain of LCD Soundsystem’s mastermind James Murphy will be on display at the Boulder Theater during a DJ set. It will be most interesting to see Murphy’s knack for writing catchy melodies over epically long electronic soundscapes transfer to a bare-bones DJ set.

Thursday, August 23

Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Ginga. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Asleep at the Wheel. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Sharon Van Etten — With special guests. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. 303443-3399.

Young@Heart Chorus. 7 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-4407666.

Monday, August 20 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

OSMP Meadow Music at Chautauqua Lawn — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Chautauqua Lawn at 9th and Baseline, at 303-441-4408.

Tuesday, August 21

For the first time ever, you can get one membership to TWO family-favorite places!

Dual Family Membership to the Children’s Museum of Denver and the Butterfly Pavilion.

Visit www.butterflies.org/membership or www.mychildsmuseum.org/membership.aspx for more information.

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Crosby, Stills & Nash — Some of the best folk music ever made was written by these three songwriters. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Matt Fuller Group. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Norah Jones. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Pete Kartsounes — With Brian Ernst. 9:30 p.m.

The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303440-4628.

Weird Al Yankovic. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Friday, August 24 1964: The Beatles Anniversary Concert Tribute. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Brad Upton Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Carolyn Wonderland. The Little Bear, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen, 303- 674-9991.

Kinfolk Celebration — Feat. Yonder Mountain String Band & Friends. Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, bluegrass.com. Through Aug. 25.

Saturday, August 25

Wednesday, August 22 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

25th Anniversary of Reggae On The Rocks.

3 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline. com.

Face. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

The Denver Brass & Colorado Honor Band.

Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

FreeBear. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Great American Taxi — Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series, opening band:

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Polica. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.

Sunday, August 26 Barbershop Harmony Festival. 7 p.m.

Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666.

Bonnie Raitt. 7:30 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www. redrocksonline.com.

Monday, August 27 Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Tuesday, August 28 B.B. King & Tedeschi Trucks Band. 8 p.m. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, www.redrocksonline.com.

Ink Freethinker. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

Wednesday, August 29 Blue & Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

FreeBear. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.

John Hiatt & the Combo. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Nelson Rangell. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s Bistro, 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757.

Thursday, August 30 John Hiatt & The Combo. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-4407666.

Linkin Park, Incubus and MUTEMATH. 6 p.m.

Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Englewood, 303-220-7000.

Saturday, September 1 Boulder Brew and Music Festival. 2 p.m.

Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303786-7030.

Roda de Choro — With Daniel Ondaro and friends.

7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.

Monday, September 3 Rickie Lee Jones/Madeleine Peyroux. 8 p.m.

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Blind Pilot, August 11, Chautauqua Auditorium Blind Pilot sound is firmly part of the Pacific Northwest indie rock scene known best for producing Fleet Foxes. Blind Pilot makes similarly melancholic and euphoric music.

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175 juried visual artists, Colorado’s hottest chefs, entertainment, children’s activities, artist demonstrations and art auction.

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Saturday, May 26

Keystone Resort to Breckenridge to raise awareness of breast cancer. 6:30 a.m. 211 Keystone Road, Keystone, www.avonwalk.org/rocky-mountains/ event-information.html. Through June 24.

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic — More than 2,000 bicyclists race from Durango to Silverton. Various locations, 970-259-4621 or www. ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

ByOB Race — Build Your Own Boat Race, part of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival. 5:15 p.m., Centennial Park Boat Launch, Cañon City, royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com.

Monday, May 28 BolderBoulder — America’s favorite 10K race creates a full day of fun for all, from walkers to elite athletes.

Races finish at CU’s Folsom Field. Pro Wheelchair wave kicks off at 6:55 a.m. with elite men’s race expected to finish at the stadium around 11:30 a.m. For information go to www.bolderboulder. com.

Creek on the Peak Race and Festival — One of the country’s top downriver raft and kayak races.

This year’s race has been selected as the U.S. Nationals Raft Race, and teams from all over the country will be competing for the title of national champions. Food and drinks, live music, and vendors. The ball fields, Idaho Springs, www.creekatthepeak.com.

Through June 24.

Mountaineer Marathon — Halfmarathon, proceeds to go to Lake City Community School sports program.

Lake City Town Park, Lake City, lakecitymarathon.com.

Lap the Lake Race/Ride — One of the country’s highest road bike races, at 9,650 to 10,800 feet. Lake County Swimming Pool, 1000 W. 6th St., Leadville, 719-486-7484 or lakecountyco.com.

Saturday, June 2 Boulder Sunrise — 5K run, triathlon, duathlon, Boulder www. yourcausesports.org/events/bouldersunrise.

Sunday, June 3

San Juan Solstice 50-mile Run — 50 miles of sheer perseverance through Alpine Gulch, Williams Creek, Carson, the Continental Dive and Slumgullion Pass that ends with a final stretch through Vickers Ranch plateau. Limited to 200 qualified runners. All proceeds benefit the Lake City EMTs. Lake City, www.lakecity50.com.

Road to Victory Bicycle Classic for Parkinson’s — Fun ride to benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation. Goose Creek Path, Boulder, 720-5143244.

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Saturday, June 30

Outside in Aspen — An adventure weekend of outfitter-led mountain and road biking, fly fishing, kayaking, rafting, trail running, hiking, rock climbing and stand-up river paddling. Base Camp at Gondola Plaza, Aspen Mountain, outsideinaspen.com. Through June 12.

Teva Mountain Games, May 31 – July 1, Vail IIf summer is good for anything, it’s getting dirty, being active and having a blast in the great outdoors. The Teva Mountain Games are a great way to play and party, and get a little muddy if you so desire. Claiming to be the nation’s largest celebration of adventure sports, the event certainly has sports of every flavor to compete in or observe, as well as concerts, photo competitions and films. World class athletes converge in Vail for the event, and locals love the excuse to have a beer and watch people duke it out for the top spot.

Saturday, June 9 Palisade Classic Mountain Bike Race. Rapid Creek Cycles, 237 S. Main St., Palisade, 970-2605848, rapidcreekcycles.com.

Run the Rockies — 5k run/walk, 10k and halfmarathon. Frisco Recreation Building, Third Street and Main Street, Frisco, 303-635-2815 or www. emgcolorado.com/race_rockies.htm.

Saturday, June 16 Estes Park Marathon — A kids’ fun run, halfmarathon and full 26.2-miler on the highest paved course in the world. Estes Park Middle School, 1500 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8191, ext. 5, or www.epmarathon.org. Through June 17.

G’Knight Ride — 1-, 3- and 10-mile cruiser bike rides on greenways through Longmont, kids festival (3-7 p.m.), music, food, beer garden by Oskar Blues Brewery, Expo. Ride starts at 5 p.m. Prospect Park

Leadville Trail Marathon and Leadville Trail Heavy Half Marathon — Race on old mining roads and trails, topping out at 13,185 feet on Mosquito Pass. Start at the Sixth Street Gym, 124 E. 6th St., Leadville, leadvilleraceseries.com.

Sunday, July 8 Boulder Peak Triathlon — Race starts at 6 a.m. at Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, for more information and registration go to 5150boulder.com.

Monday, July 9 in Prospect New Town, Longmont, 731 Tenacity, 303-319-9882.

Mt. Evans Ascent — The race that starts at an elevation of 10,600 feet at Echo Lake, then climbs nearly 4,000 vertical feet to the top of Mt. Evans at 14,264 feet in elevation. Mt. Evans, Idaho Springs.

Sunday, June 17 5430 Sprint Triathlon — 5430 Sprint Triathlon, Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, 0.5-mile swim, 17.2-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Details at bouldersprint.com.

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Wednesday, June 20 Solstice Swim — 6 p.m., Union Reservoir, County Line Road 1, Longmont.

Thursday, June 21 Crested Butte Bike Week — A three-day event “to celebrate all things bike." Various locations, Crested Butte, 800-545-4505 or gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.

Saturday, June 23

Triple Bypass Bicycle Tour — A 120-mile bike ride with more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. The ride begins in Evergreen and ends in Avon. This year, a Double Triple has been arranged, which means riders can ride from Avon back to Evergreen the next day. 12-8 p.m. Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, teamevergreen.org. Through July 10.

Tough Mudder — A 10-12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test strength, stamina and sanity. In support of the Wounded Warrior Project. Beaver Creek, toughmudder.com.

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August 20, Stage 1: Durango to Telluride — Riders loop through Durango, sprint through Dolores on the way up Lizard Head Pass (10,222 feet), then descend 15 miles into Telluride. 125 miles.

August 21, Stage 2: Montrose to Crested Butte — Racers climb for 65 miles over Cerro and Blue Mesa summits, sprint through Gunnison and Crested Butte, and finish at Mt. Crested Butte. 99 miles.

August 22, Stage 3: Gunnison to Aspen — The race’s Queen Stage is its longest. Cyclists will ride on dirt roads over Cottonwood Pass (elevation 12,126 feet), sprint through Buena Vista, then ride up and over Independence Pass (another 12,000-foot summit) to finish. 131 miles.

August 23, Stage 4: Aspen to Beaver Creek — Cyclists cross back over Independence Pass, through Leadville then cross the Continental Divide on Tennessee Pass (elevation 10,424 feet), then roller up and down another 1,000 foot climb toward Beaver Creek. 97 miles.

August 24, Stage 5: Breckenridge to Colorado Springs — Racers will climb Hoosier Pass, (11,500 feet) in the first 10 miles, then descend to Fairplay and Woodland Park and on to Colorado Springs to finish in an uphill run through Garden of the Gods. 118 miles.

August 25, Stage 6: Golden to Boulder — After lapping twice through downtown Golden, cyclists head toward the Pearl Street Mall, climb 15 miles up Boulder Canyon to Nederland, then traverse the Peak to Peak Highway to Lyons, breezing by Nedfest in Nederland and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons. From Lyons, the route heads to Left Hand Canyon and Lee Hill Road, then passes through downtown Boulder, heads up the Hill, and finishes with a climb to the Sunrise Amphitheater on Flagstaff — a 1,200 mile elevation gain. 103 miles.

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August 26, Stage 7: Denver — A flat and fast time trial in downtown Denver starting from the State Capitol Building that circles through Denver’s Speer Boulevard, Colfax Avenue, Larimer Street and finishes at Civic Center Park. 9.5 miles.

Friday, July 13 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run — The 19th Annual Hardrock 100. The 100-mile course will be run clockwise — a big loop through the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. The route includes 33,992 feet of climb and 33,992 feet of descent for a total elevation change of 67,984 feet. The run is a salute to the toughness and perseverance of the hardrock miners who lived and worked in the area. 6 a.m. Race begins and ends at the Kendall Mountain Recreation Center, 1 Kendall Pl., Silverton, 970-3870182. Through July 15.

Master of the Mass Snowmass Enduro — A three-day, four-stage event that tests all the attributes of a mountain biker. Snowmass Village, snowmassvillage.com.

Saturday, July 14 Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride — Golden, two races on two days, June 14 or 15, or you can do both, www.triplebypass.org.

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Silver Rush 50 Mountain Bike Race — Just half of the Leadville 100. The tough half. Cloud City Ski Hut, Highway 24, Leadville, leadvilleraceseries.com.

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West End 3K — 6 p.m., 11th and Pearl, Boulder, distances: adults 3K, kids 1,500 meters. More information at www.5430sports.com/west-end-3k.

Saturday, July 21 2nd Annual Treadfest — A mountain bike fundraising event benefiting the National Sports Center for the Disabled and the American Red Cross.

Bikers of all levels are welcome for a weekend of incredible trails, live entertainment, meals and great memories. Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, 970-726-1540.

Saturday, July 28 Race Across America Cycling Challenge — Races are solo, two- and four-person teams. Start time 12 p.m., three non-competitive rides 30, 60 and 120 miles, two endurance races 200 and 400 miles, expo and post-event party with awards, entertainment, food and drink. Prospect Park, Longmont, www.raamchallenge.com.

Sunday, August 5 Ironman 70.3 Boulder — The last leg in the Boulder Triathlon Series, which was voted Competitor magazine’s “Best Triathlon” in the Mountain West region. Start with the swim at Boulder Reservoir,

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Pearl Street Mile — 6 p.m. 14th & Pearl on the Mall just east of the courthouse near the Cheesecake Factory, Boulder. Distances: adults one mile, kids 800 meters. More info at www.5430sports.com/pearlstreet-mile.

The 32nd Annual Eldorado Springs Cure — This is the oldest benefit race in Colorado. The course is a great four-mile out-and-back loop running through the canyon, and there’s also a half-mile Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under. 6:30 p.m., Eldorado Springs Resort, Eldorado Springs. For more info http://bit.ly/ JU9lQ3.

Saturday, August 11 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race — 100 miles of high-altitude extreme terrain. Start at 6th and Harrison, Leadville, leadvilleraceseries.com.

Sunday, August 12 North Boulder Park Classic — This is an all-day celebration featuring running and cycling criterion races, kids events, expo and more. North Boulder Park, Boulder, for details www.boulderclassic.net.

Saturday, August 18 Boulder Nites Classic Bicycle Ride — This community event is a fun, family bike ride through the streets of Boulder that serves as a fundraiser. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with an expo opening at 5:30 and first wave starting at 7 p.m. Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

Circle the Summit — Bicycle race through the Ute Pass. Third Avenue and Main Street, Frisco, www. circlethesummit.com.

Sunday, August 19 Race Across the Sky — Leadville Trail 100 Run. Race starts from 6th and Harrison Streets, Leadville,

Sunday, August 26 Venus de Miles — An all-women’s road cycling event, a celebration of sisterhood, crazy fun — but not a race. So walk your bike up that hill, listen to a band, and enjoy yourself. 7 a.m., Prospect Park, Longmont, 303-859-3317, www.venusdemiles.com.

Saturday, September 1 Coal Creek Crossing 5k, 10-mile and kids fun run — Register at www.LouisvilleRecreation.com.

For information call 303-335-4903.

Open Water Swim — Racing Underground event.

1.2-mile or 2.4-mile open water swim, mass or single start — chip timed. Post-race food and raffles.

Park entry paid for each athlete. 6:30 a.m., Boulder Reservoir, 5565 North 51st Street, Boulder, 303642-7917.

Thursday, September 6 Sunrise Stampede 10K and 2 mile run/walk — Longmont High School, 11th and Francis Streets, Longmont, Starts at 10:30 a.m.

ByOB Race, June 23, Centennial Park, Cañon City Sorry folks, this time ByOB stands for Build your Own Boat, not bring your own beer. Despite the misleading name, the ByOB Race is sure to be a blast. Participants must literally build their own boats, using all homemade materials and nothing directly off a raft or another boat. Additionally, boats cannot be powered by motors, only by human power like homemade paddles or pedals. The event is part of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival and will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Centennial Park Boat Launch, so you can spend the day enjoying the other events and music around the festival, then head over to the ByOB race to start placing bets on whose boat will manage to make it across the finish line.

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Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 to May 28 Boulder Creek Festival — This festival has been the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder for more than a quarter of a century. One of Boulder County’s favorite events includes three days of festivities, including activities, food and entertainment, arts and crafts, music and more.

Broadway and Canyon in Boulder. For maps and concert times go to www.bceproductions.com/ boulder-creek-festival

Monday, May 28 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. 11 a.m.

Veterans Memorial, Morrison, town.morrison.co.us.

Edward Weston: Life Work — Photography exhibition, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center. Runs through July 22. http://bit.ly/JEM9a9.

Rodgers & Hammersteins’s Cinderella — Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Through Sept. 1.

“So, You’re a Poet.” 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628. Every Monday.

Wednesday, May 30

Hike for Seniors — Betasso Preserve open space, free, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 303-678-6214.

Wise Fool New Mexico “Back Stage at the Circus” — Based in Santa Fe, Wise Fool believes that circus and puppetry are inherently revolutionary art forms that empower individuals and enrich lives.

Free, 3:30-4:10 p.m. Canyon Theater, Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.

Friday, June 1 Grand opening of Toyota Elephant Passage — 10-acre complex in the Denver Zoo that will house elephants and other animals. Denver Zoo. 2300 Steele St., Denver, 303-376-4800.

Ludlow — Behind the scenes opera workshop performance. CU Presents, ATLAS Blackbox Theater, 1125 18th St., Boulder, 303-735-4577, cupresents. org. Through June 3.

Never Never Grow Up — The 39th Birthday Bash.

Children’s Museum. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, 303-433-7444.

Wise Fool New Mexico “Too Much Noise” — Based in Santa Fe, Wise Fool believes that circus and puppetry are inherently revolutionary art forms that empower individuals and enrich lives. Free, 11-11:40 a.m. Canyon Theater, Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.

Bobbie Louise Hawkins — Will speak about and sign her new book, Fifteen Poems. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St, Boulder.

Alan Gilbert — On his new book, Black Patriots & Loyalists: Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St, Boulder.

Modern Home Tour Boulder — Tour six to eight featured homes and architects at your own pace. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $25. For home locations and other information go to boulder.modernhometours.com.

People’s Fair. 10 a.m. Civic Center Park, downtown Denver. Through June 3.

Rocky Mountain Rollergirls vs. Kansas City Roller Warriors. 6 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium. 1510 Clarkson, Denver, 303-837-1482.

Tuesday, June 5

Boulder Weekly’s Best of Boulder Celebration — Join BW as we celebrate the winners of our Best of Boulder readers poll. Music, food drink and fun.

The Yawpers and Hindsight perform. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder.

All Summer Long: Area Farmers' Markets:

Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill: Lessons Learned — Presented by NOAA, 7 p.m. Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303442-3282.

Longmont Farmers' Market — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays. The Boulder County Fairgrounds, on 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.

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3rd Annual Boulder SourFest — Come celebrate some of the most innovative styles of craft brewing.

Sample sour and wild beers from the best craft breweries in America. Avery Brewing Company, 5763 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder.

Taste of Louisville — Food, arts & craft booths, kids entertainment, Louis-Palooza featuring local bands at the Steinbaugh Pavilion. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Main Street, Louisville, 303-666-5747.

Thursday, May 31

Featured Poets Daniel Staniforth and RIchard Froude. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Café, 1203 13th Street Suite A, Boulder, 303-579-1644.

Saturday, June 2

Boulder Farmers' Market — 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon next to Central Park in downtown Boulder.

Louisville Farmers' Market — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 824 Front Street (corner of Walnut and Front Street at Steinbaugh Pavilion), Louisville.

Lafayette Farmers' Market — 4 to 8 p.m. every Thursday, Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette.

John Brehm — On his new book, Help Is on the Way. Poet Marilyn Krysl will also be present for a poetry reading. 7:30 pm, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St, Boulder.

Wednesday, June 6 Ben Fountain— On his new book, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St, Boulder.

Thursday, June 7 Art at the Center. Featuring artists, their work, wine and hors d’oeuvres in the Nederland Community Center. 5-7 p.m. 750 North Highway 72, nederlandcommunitycenter.org/artatthecenter.html.

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Ballet Ariel & Colorado Children’s Chorale Festival Singers. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720898-7200.

Brassworks. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Butterflies and Bubbly — Champagne tasting event. 6 p.m. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, 303-469-5411.

Fire Station Story Time — A fire safety story followed by a tour of Boulder Rural Fire Department’s station. 10:30 a.m. Boulder Rural Fire Department, 6230 Lookout Road, Boulder, 303-530-9575.

Friday, June 15

Featured Poets Aimee Herman and j/j hastain — Aimee Herman is a queer performance poet and host of various reading/performance series in NYC. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Café, 1203 13th St., Suite A, Boulder, 303-579-1644.

Greek Festival — Greek culture, including traditional Greek dancing and homemade food and pastries. 4610 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, www.thegreekfestival.com Runs through June 17.

Denver PrideFast — Denver’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community throws an enormous party every summer with PrideFest, Civic Center Park, runs through June 17.

Hand-Made Field Journaling — Wild Bear Arts in Nature Family Workshops 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282.

LAG/BAA Annual Members’ Show — The Longmont Artists’ Guild and the Boulder Art Association Annual Members’ Show. Free, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Building A, Longmont. Through June 10.

Friday, June 8 Ballet Nouveau Colorado & Colorado Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720898-7200.

BMoCA Open Wall Auction — Artists share their work in a silent auction. All artistic media welcome.

Proceeds split 50/50 between participating artists and BMoCA., 5:30 to 10 p.m. 1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122.

Hanuman Festival — Hanuman Festival is a community-oriented yoga and music festival.

St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. hanumanfestival.com. Festival runs through June 10.

Saturday, June 9 Holden Young Birthday Bash at the Stage Stop.

With costumes, Holden Young Trio gear giveaways and special guests. 9 p.m., Rollinsville, www. stagestop1868.com Out Boulder’s 2nd Annual Barn Dance — Lots of dancing, live music featuring Somethin’ About Lulu and Giddyup Kitty. Starts at 6:30 p.m., Altona Grange, Longmont, 303-499-5777.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival, June 8 – August 17 This renowned festival runs through most of the summer. All five plays run at various times, on various days of each week at several different venues. For a full schedule of times, dates and exact locations, as well as to purchase tickets, go to www.coloradoshakes.org. Colorado Shakespeare Festival, 277 UCB, Boulder, 303-492-0554 Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare — “Dost thou think because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?” Directed by Philip C. Sneed, Co-production with the Arvada Center.

Richard III by William Shakespeare — “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse.” Directed by Tina Packer.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Ken Ludwig, Directed by Carolyn Howarth — “Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest …”

Noises Off — “The funniest play written in my lifetime,” says Frank Rich, The New York Times. Written

by Michael Frayn, directed by Lynne Collins.

Women of Will — Join Tina Packer and her acting partner Nigel Gore as they explore the creative evolution of William Shakespeare’s consciousness through his depiction of women. Written by Tina Packer, directed by Eric Tucker.

featuring live musical accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-4423282.

Thursday, June 14 Born To Be Wild... In Colorado — A beautiful multimedia educational program with live animals. 11

a.m. - 12 p.m. Canyon Theater, Main Library 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.

Botanical Studies & Hand-Made Plant Presses — Wild Bear Arts in Nature Family Workshops. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder.

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Sunday, June 10 Boulder Jewish Festival — A one-day celebration of Jewish culture, featuring live entertainment, fine art and Judaica, ethnic food, community organizations and activities for all ages. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. courthouse lawn, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, For a schedule of main-stage entertainment go to www. boulderjewishfestival.org.

Tuesday, June 12 Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tour — Boulder County Parks and Open Space and Colorado State University Extension will conduct farm tours of Parks and Open Space Ag Lands. 5:15 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont.

Wednesday, June 13 The Goucho — Film starring Douglas Fairbanks and

Sunday, June 17 Longest Day of the Year — Colorado’s Finest Outlaw Americana with beer from Left Hand. Free.

5-8 p.m. Left Hand Brewing Company Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-772-0258.

Ballet in the Park — Boulder Ballet performs. 1 p.m. Broomfield Amphitheater, located west of Lamar Street at the west end of the pond in Community Park, Broomfield, 303-464-5509 Juneteenth — Celebration of African-American culture with food, music and a parade in the historic Five Points neighborhood. Juneteenth is known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. www. denverjuneteenth.org.

Monday, June 18 Kristen Iversen — On her new book, Full Body Burden. 7:30 p.m. Unity Church, 2855 Folsom Street, Boulder.

Susan Gillis Chapman — On her new book The Five Keys to Mindful Communication. 7:30 p.m.

Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St, Boulder.

Wednesday, June 20 CU Mathematics Professor Karl Gustafson — On his new book The Crossing of Heaven: Memoirs of a Mathematician. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder.

Safety Last — This film stars Harold Lloyd and features live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy on piano. Also shown: Harold Lloyd’s 1919 short film Ask Father. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, 303-442-3282.

Thursday, June 21

All Summer Long: Boulder Walking Tours Boulder Walking tours is a great way to get your exercise, socialize and learn something about the beautiful place where we live. A variety of tours are offered every weekend and several times during the week all summer long. Tours such as the “Best of Boulder Downtown,” “Open Space Nature Hike,” “Chatauqua,” and “Farmers Market” are favorites. To reserve your spot or for more information, call 720-243-1376 or email info@BoulderWalkingTours.com.

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Arvada Chorale & Colorado Wind Ensemble.

Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Do at the Zoo — A cocktail party at the Denver Zoo with food, drink and entertainment. 7 p.m. Denver Zoo. 2300 Steele St., Denver, 303-376-4800.

Friday, June 22 Oil Painters of America National Art Show — Evergreen Fine Art Gallery, 3042 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, 303-679-3610, www.evergreenfineart. com. Runs through July 21.

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As You Like It performance dates: June 24, 30; July 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

Saturday, June 23

Join Theatre-Hikes Colorado as they kick off their season this summer with the Shakespearean classic As You Like It. The goal is to combine the arts and the outdoors by leading an audience along a hike as they watch scenes from a full production along the trail to promote healthy family activity and eco friendly entertainment.This is a moderate level hike, so wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Recommended for ages 10 and up. All hikes are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and start at Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, buy tickets online at https://tickets.chautauqua.com.

Ballet in the Park — Boulder Ballet performs.

7 p.m., Civic Green Amphitheater, Highlands Ranch.

Evergreen’s Summer Solstice Celebration — Clear Creek History Park, Evergreen, celebration featuring live music, food, crafts, and great beer.

Hoppy Ales & Waggin’ Tales — Longmont Humane Society partnership event with Lefthand Brewery. Rogers Grove, Longmont, longmonthumane. org.

Nederland High Peaks Art Festival. Juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts, live music and food booths. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.nederlandchamber. org. Through June 24.

Sunday, June 24 Ballet in the Park — Boulder Ballet performs. 7 p.m. Central Park Bandshell, Boulder, boulderballet. org.

5th Annual Prospect Artists Studio Tour —Visit each artist’s studio in this architecturally unique community. Look for green studio tour signs in front of studio locations.12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Prospect Artists Association, Longmont, 720-340-4020. Through July 1.

Summer Saturday Square Dance — Dance to Kim Hohnholt calling square dances and David Parker cueing the ballroom dancing. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Lyons Elementary School Gym, Fourth Ave. and Stickney Ave., Lyons, 303-823-5925. $8 to dance; non-dancers free.

Wednesday, July 4 Big O Tires “Jet Car Nationals/Family Festival” at Bandimere Speedway. Fourth of July celebration with fireworks show, 290-mile-per-hour jet dragsters, carnival and drag racing. Gates open at 8 a.m. 3051 South Rooney Road, Morrison, www.bandimere.com.

Golden’s 4th of July Celebration — Lions Park, Golden, free rides for children, live music, food vendors, fireworks display.

July Fourth Parade and Fireworks. Guercio Ball Field, Nederland, nederlandco.org.

Lafayette 4th of July — Food, beer/wine garden, kid’s activities, eating contest, concert

by Chris Daniels & The Kings, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Waneka Lake, Lafayette.

Louisville 4th of July — Music games, fun fireworks, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 West Dillon Road, Louisville, call 303-666-7888.

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast — At dark, Boulder’s sky will be illuminated with an amazing fireworks display choreographed to live music. Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave., Boulder, 303-492-5317.

July 6 Cherry Creek Arts Festival — This is truly a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts, and enjoys an attendance of 350,000 visitors over the three-day event. Cherry Creek North, Denver, www.cherryarts. org. Runs through June 8.

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Monday, July 9

Lorna Doone — This 1922 film stars Madge Bellamy. Featuring Hank Troy with a live piano soundtrack. 7:30 pm, Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

Kids’ Fringe Summer Theatre Camp — Kids’ Fringe Camp is the Boulder Fringe Festival’s summer day camp for kids ages 7 to 17, with all-day sessions for every ability! New friends, experienced staff, theatre professionals. Location TBA, 303-803-5643, www.boulderfringe.com. Runs through July 28.

Thursday, June 28 Alex Cequea — Editor-in-Chief of iPhone Life Magazine will discuss the future of mobile technology.

7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder.

Kim Robards Dance & The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720898-7200.

Friday, June 29 New Belgium Clips of Faith Tour — Clips of Faith is where people savor beers while enjoying short films and raising money for local nonprofits. Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722, www.clipsoffaith.com.

Saturday, June 30 5th Annual Boulder Festival Of The Arts — 150 artists from across the country. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.

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Tuesday, July 10

Downtown Boulder Association

Bands on the Bricks, every Wednesday, June 13 through August 15 From oldies to alternative and everything in between, this free summer concert series takes place on the Pearl Street Mall and offers 10 weeks of free concerts from many of the best musicians on the Front Range. And don’t forget the dancing under the stars. The Bricks also features an outdoor beer/wine/margarita garden starting at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The concerts run 7-9 p.m. 1300 block Pearl Street, Boulder. Check out this year's schedule:

June 13: Selasee June 20: One on One & The Miles Apart Band June 27: Hazel Miller Band July 4: Rebecca Folsom July 11: BOP SKIZZUM July 18: Home Slice July 25: The Tripping Griswolds Aug. 1: That Eighties Band Aug. 8: Chris Daniels & The Kings Aug. 15: The Nacho Men

Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tour — Boulder County Parks and Open Space and Colorado State University Extension will conduct farm tours of Parks and Open Space Ag Lands. 5:15 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont.

Wednesday, July 11 Seven Chances — Starring Buster Keaton and featuring live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy, piano. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

Thursday, July 12 Cultural Icon Night — Free movie for first 100 people. Fifty years ago Sean Connery starred as the first cinema James Bond in the film adaptation of Ian Fleming’s Dr. No. Film begins at 6:15 p.m.

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June 4 Weir, Robinson, Greene Acoustic Trio June 10 Indigo Girls with full band The Shadowboxers opening

J une 16 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 16 July 21 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 15 Aug 30 Sept 3 Sept 7

Tennis / Paper Bird Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai Jake Shimabukuro Aaron Neville Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Lucinda Williams Hayes Carll w/Joe Pug Blind Pilot

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John Hiatt & The Combo Rickie Lee Jones / Madeleine Peyroux

The Boulder Brew Bus, every Sunday all summer long

Jerry Douglas Band

Catch Banjo Billy’s funky bus. You’ll eat on your way to sample some of Boulders finest craft beers. At each of the three breweries, Avery, Upslope and Asher, you’ll get VIP treatment at the tasting rooms. Then a safe ride back to The West End Tavern, where you can check out the rotating tap program or sip on more than 34 craft bombers.

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Bus leaves from West End Tavern Every Sunday at 5:45 p.m. 926 Pearl Street, Boulder, 303444-3535

Robert Moss — will speak about and sign his new book, Dreaming the Soul Back Home, $5, 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder.

June 9: Indigo Girls with full band

Friday, July 13

The Shadowboxers opening

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof — Tennessee Williams play

by California Actors Theater, Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont, 303-710-2344. Show runs every Fri., Sat. and Sun. through August 4.

July 15 Aaron Neville July 22 Lucinda Williams July 28 Los Lobos/Steve Earle and the Dukes

Colorado Gay Rodeo — This traditional rodeo comes with a few twists including a goat dressing and a Wild Drag Race at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds, www.cgra.us.

(and Duchesses) featuring Allison Moorer

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Los Lonely Boys Pink Martini Asleep at the Wheel “Weird Al” Yankovic The Alpocalypse Tour

Aug 29 John Hiatt & The Combo

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Medialive: Confluence and Contradiction — BMoCA event featuring live media performances, panel discussion and workshops that bring together practitioners who explore diverse approaches to emerging forms of live performance. BMoCA, 1750 13th Street, Boulder, 303-443-2122. Through July 15.

Rhythm on the River — This is a zero-waste festival celebrating arts, music and nature in one fun-filled event suitable for all ages. Hot air balloon launch on July 14, Roger’s Grove Park, Longmont.

Through July 14.

Saturday, July 14 The Taming of the Shrew — A taste of Shakespeare. Longmont Theatre, 513 Main St.,

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Longmont. Show runs two days. July 14 at 7:30 p.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m. Through July 15.

Colorado Irish Festival — The largest Irish celebration in the Rocky Mountains. Traditional Irish music, dancing, drama and storytelling, crafts, games, and food and drink. Clement Park, Littleton, www.coloradoirishfestival.org. Runs through July 15.

Colorado Black Arts Festival — This festival presents an array of exciting African-American arts and culture with programming and activities for the entire family. City Park West, Denver, www.colbaf. org. Runs through July 15.

Insectival — Insect carnival. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, 303-469-5411.

Tuesday, July 17 Priscilla Gilman — On her new book, The AntiRomantic Child. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder.

Singles Safari. A cocktail party for singles with food, drink and entertainment. 7 p.m. Denver Zoo. 2300 Steele St., Denver, 303-376-4800.

Wednesday, July 18 Pandora’s Box — Starring Louise Brooks and featuring live musical accompaniment by the Silent Cinema Trio. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

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Community Folk Dancing, Tuesdays, June 5 through September 11 Celebrate Colorado's ethnic and cultural heritage with a weekly program of dance and culture from around the world. Lessons from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., dancing goes until 10 p.m. No experience or partner needed. Located on the Plaza next to the Dushanbe Teahouse, 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe, Boulder, 303-499-6363

July 19 Denver Post Underground Music Showcase (UMS) — Denver’s version of the famed South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin. Music fills the streets and stages of South Broadway for four days.

South Broadway, Denver, www.theums.com. Runs through July 22.

The Fiesta Colorado Dance Company — Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

BEST SUMMER CAMPS

Friday, July 20 My Fair Lady — Jesters Dinner Theater, 224 Main St., Longmont, 303-682-9980. Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Through August 11.

Saturday, July 21 Boulder Water Conservation Fair — 10 a.m. East Boulder Community Park, 5660 Sioux Dr., Boulder.

The Taming of the Shrew — A taste of Shakespeare. Starts at 6 p.m. Festival Plaza, S. Public Rd., Lafayette.

Longmont Kinetic Sculpture Race — Build something crazy that moves over land, water and mud or just watch. 12 p.m. Union Reservoir, Longmont.

Sunday, July 22 Hot Rods & Classics in the High Country. Annual car and truck show featuring souped-up hot roads and vintage classics. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kwik Mart parking lot, 217 Highway 119, Nederland, nederlandco.org.

OpenArts Fest — A celebration of Boulder’s visual arts unlike any other. Local artists will be joined by artists from around the country, providing demonstrations and showcasing their work. Children’s art activities. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, 1100 block to 1400 block, Boulder, 303-449-3774. Runs through July 23.

Wednesday, July 25 Buffalo Bill Days — This event dates back to the 1940s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave. The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. Through July 29.

Sally of the Sawdust — Starring W.C. Fields and Carol Dempster and featuring live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy, piano. 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-4423282.

Saturday, July 28 13th Annual Rocky Mountain Tea Festival — All things tea brought to you by the experts, workshops, tastings, vendor booths, cooking with tea instruction. Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th Street, Boulder, 303-442-4993. Runs through July 29.

JUMP IN TO SUMMER FUN! CAMPS, SPORTS AND SWIMMING AT THE Y

• Overnight Camps at YMCA Camp Santa Maria • Traditional Day and Sports Camps • Fun in the Sun Day Camps at BVSD Elementary Schools • Skateboarding Camps • Y Riders Cycling Camps • Specialty Tween and Teen Camps • Fine Arts Camps

Register now. Space is limited.

YMCA OF BOUlDER VAllEY Arapahoe Center

2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette 303-664-5455

Mapleton Center

2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder 303-442-2778

www.ymcabv.org

Miners’ Days and Old Timers’ Picnic. Mining

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competitions, crafts, food and a parade. Guercio Ball Field, Nederland, nederlandco.org. Runs through July 29.

Grand Ole Opry. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000. Through August 14.

The Taming of the Shrew — A taste of Shakespeare. 6 p.m.

Stephen Day Park, 1340 Deerwood Dr., Longmont.

Wednesday, August 15 Boulder International Fringe Festival — A beloved art explosion all over town. Opening night party on August 15. Celebrate with beer and first dibs on the best T’s.

Folsom Street Coffee Co., 1795 Folsom Street, Boulder. Events at various locations and times. www. boulderfringe.com. Runs through August 26.

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — One of Denver’s top events each summer, this fest offers the opportunity to explore Asian Pacific customs through performances, arts and crafts, shopping, dining and the exciting athletic competition of dragon boat racing. Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, www.cdbf.org. Runs through July 29.

Thursday, August 16 Big Time Daily-Fringe Festival — The Big Time Daily is the Boulder International Fringe Festival’s nightly talk show, where you can meet the Fringe Artists, see snippets of Fringe shows, and participate in fun and feisty-themed audience-participation activities.10 p.m., Folsom Street Coffee Co., 1795 Folsom Street, Boulder. Runs through August 26.

Sunday, July 29 Aerial Dance Festival 2012 — The ADF is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to experience the joy of dancing in the air. Classes, lectures/demonstrations, informal discussions, networking and performances. Boulder. 303-2458272. Through August 11.

The Taming of the Shrew — A taste of Shakespeare. 4 p.m. Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Dr., Louisville.

Wednesday, August 1 Boulder County Fair — More than 100 free events, including car shows, dancing, interactive entertainment, contests and daily concerts. Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, 720-864-6460.

Through August 5.

Phantom of the Opera — Starring Lon Chaney and featuring live musical accompaniment by Hank Troy, piano. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

Friday, August 3 Summer Sidewalk Sale — This annual Downtown Boulder event offers great deals from favorite merchants both on and off the mall. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder. Through August 5.

Saturday, August 4 Ed Freeman: Desert Realty — Photography exhibition, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center.

Through September 22.

Linda Beach: Arboreal Musings — Art quilt exhibition, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center.

Through September 22.

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Boulder Outdoor Cinema, July and August

Insectomania Close-up Photography — Join us for a micro-beast hike and discover the beauty of the insect world at Chautauqua. Wild Bear Arts in Nature Family Workshops. $10 ($7 Member), Kids 10 and under: $5. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282

Each year for approximately eight consecutive Saturdays during the summer, in the lot behind the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art at 1750 13th Street, Boulder, BOC serves up fun in the form of films from classic to cult. But get there early because half the fun is before it gets dark. BOC books live music, offers sweet deejay nights with Radio 1190 and hosts trivia contests with prizes from local businesses. Gates open at 7 p.m., bands are rockin’ by 7:30 p.m., and movies start at dusk! For exact dates and movie lineup, go to http://bit.ly/iDoJEC.

Highland Games — Highland Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch. www.scottishgames.org. Runs through August 5.

BMoCA Denver Art Tour — Join BMoCA on an insiders’ tour of three Denver art venues: a private collection, a gallery and a museum. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1750 13th Street, Boulder, 303-443-2122.

Tuesday, August 7 Jan Robertson — On her new book, 100 Years Up High. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder.

Line of Fire — Feat. author Stephen White. 7 p.m.

Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

Wednesday, August 8 Sunrise — This film won an Academy Award for Unique and Artistic Production at the first-ever Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. Featuring live musical accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion

Friday, August 17

Picture Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

Thursday, August 9 7dancers & Apex Contemporary Dance: An Evening of Collaborative Dance. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Saturday, August 11 Colorado Asian Aloha Festival — Asian Pacific Culture, food, fun, music and more. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. both days, 1300 to 1400 blocks of Pearl Street, Boulder, 303-956-3693. Through August 12.

Ice Cream Social. A fundraiser for the Denver Zoo with limitless ice cream. 6:30 p.m. Denver Zoo. 2300 Steele St., Denver, 303-376-4800.

Monday, August 13 Branson on the Road — In the tradition of the traveling road-shows during the glory days of the

Annual Tulip Giveaway — City gives away tulips from the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Call city parks and recreation department for more information.

Saturday, August 18 Golden Fine Arts Festival — Free, live music, children’s art center, food vendors, as well as free horse-drawn carriage rides. 11th Street, next to the Clear Creek History Park, Golden. www. goldenfineartsfestival.org.

Hill Flea — An interactive marketplace and outdoor entertainment event. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Outdoors on the Hill, at 13th and Pennsylvania, Boulder, 303803-5643.

Lafayette Peach Festival — Free, all things to do with Colorado peaches and having fun. Food, kids activities, two stages, music, etc. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old Town Lafayette on Public Road.

Thursday, August 23 Mystery Trek — Bring your family out and go on a Mystery Trek to discover the amazing wonders of the Flatirons. Wild Bear Arts in Nature Family Workshops,

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upcoming boulder events July 28 & Aug. 25 10:30-6:00

Boulder’s Open Air Marketplace that features high quality art, hand crafted goods, amazing finds, great fashions, local merchants, delicious food, unique treasures & a whole lot more!

1421 Spruce Street One block from the Pearl

St. Mall @ First United Methodist Church parking lot

Everything Under the Sun!

August 25th Market is on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge route!

Whatever your next house or garden project, The Boulder Home Show is the place for you to experience what’s new in Home, Gardening, Remodeling, Home Decor, and Much More! From structure to systems to furnishings and artwork, it’s all at the show.

You’ll find the right products and the best companies with expert advice on just about everything relating to homes in Boulder County.

Great American Taxi will be playing at this year’s NedFest

Sunday, July 8 • 11:00-5:00 SW corner of 28th & Arapahoe in the Safeway parking lot The Sunday Market is a shopping event, showcasing high quality handmade and limited edition goods by some of the best local talent in Art, Craft and Design. All this mixed with some vintage finds and unique treasures. Come find something cool and different!

SW corner of 28th & Arapahoe in the Safeway parking lot

Monthly Artist, Vintage & Boutique Market

Aug. 12 & Sept. 9 • 11:00-5:30

FREE Admission FREE Kids Concert with Jeff Kagan & Paige Live Raptors & Reptiles • Face Painting • Bubbles Crafts • Swordfights • Go-Carts • Batting Cages Mini-Golf • Video Arcade • Kids Train Dig for Treasure in the Sand Pit Lots of Family Friendly Exhibitors @ GATEWAY PARK • 4800 28th Street

Saturday, August 4 • Noon-7:00 Fun for Kids of All Ages!

720-272-7467 • www.coloradoevents.net • coloradoevents@gmail.com NedFest, August 24-26, Nederland The first NedFest was essentially a backyard kegger thrown by “Michigan Mike” Torpie in 1995 as a tribute to Jerry Garcia the week after his death. Before he himself passed away last November, Torpie turned the event into an annual jamgrass extravaganza. Luckily, other organizers have stepped in to fill the void left by his death, and the 2012 version promises to be memorable, featuring acts like Keller Williams, Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident, Great American Taxi and Hot Buttered Rum. Check out the full lineup at www.nedfest.org.

10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Rd., 303-442-3282.

Friday, August 24 Festival on Main — This is downtown Longmont’s signature summer event with more than 15,000 people in attendance. Main Street is blocked for food, live music, inflatables for kids and merchant booths. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Longmont, 303-651-8484.

NedFest Music & Arts Festival. Guercio Ball Field, Nederland, nederlandco.org. Through August 26.

Thursday, August 30 Colorado Ballet Night Under the Stars. Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200.

Friday, August 31 2012 Fall Festival — A weekend of live music, craft and food booths, children’s entertainment, races, etc., Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville, 303-335-3536. Through September 3.

and vendors, and performances on seven stages.

Civic Center Park, Denver, www.atasteofcolorado. com. Runs through September 3.

Saturday, September 1 Boulder Creek Hometown Festival. Central Park and Boulder Public Library Lawn, Boulder, bceproductions.com. Through September 3.

Sunday, September 9 Colorado Wings of Wonder — View live raptors at the Sandstone Ranch Visitor’s Center. Learn about Colorado’s winged animals, with an emphasis on raptors, ravens, crows, and bats. 2 p.m. Sandstone Ranch, 3001 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont.

September 16 Boulder Pridefest — Celebrating the richness of the Boulder community for all LGBTQ people and their allies. Food vendors and brewers help create the perfect atmosphere for a day in the park. Boulder Central Park, Boulder, 303-499-5777.

A Taste of Colorado — This is the Front Range’s end-of-summer celebration, with offerings from more than 50 area restaurants, 250 marketplace artisans

Landscaping in our arid climate doesn’t have to be a challenge. There are many beautiful plants that require little water and do well in Boulder’s clay soils.

Put a few of these species together and you’ve created a beautiful xeriscape, or water-wise landscape.

Rebates are also available to help you conserve water both indoors and out. To learn about water-wise programs and rebate information, please visit

BoulderSavesWater.net 303-413-7407 or email us at: bouldersaveswater@bouldercolorado.gov

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Friday, May 25

Park Dr., Pagosa Springs, 970-7318877.Through May 27.

Buena Vista Pro Whitewater Rodeo — Preliminaries. Buena Vista River Park, South Main, Buena Vista, www. buenavistacolorado.org. Through May 26.

Sunday, May 27 Bluegrass on the Arkansas — With Spring Creek, Jody Adams and the String Dudes, Run Boy Run. Riverside Park, East Sackett and North F Streets, Salida, bluegrassonthearkansas.org.

Paddle Fest — A weekend of kayaking and rafting competitions, educational courses on- and offwater and demos. Buena Vista River Park at South Main, and Colorado Kayak Supply, 327 E. Main St., Buena Vista, www. ckspaddlefest.com. Through May 27.

Summer of Sundays Music on the Lawn — Trimble Hot Springs hosts free music with admission at 1 p.m. Trimble Hot Springs, 6475 County Road 203, Durango, 970-2470111. Every Sunday through September 2.

Ridgway Balloon Festival — Balloons n' Varooms.

Multiple locations in Ridgway. ridgwaycolorado.com, 970-626-5181. Through May 27.

Southern Ute Bear Dance — Pow Wow held at the Sky Ute tribal grounds in Ignacio, near Durango. Visit www.skyutecasino.com. Through May 28.

Telluride Mountainfilm Festival — Multiple locations in Telluride, mountainfilm.org, 970-7284123. Through May 28.

Yampa River Festival — Includes kayaking races, rodeos and slaloms, raft racing, tube rodeo, river board demonstrations, and the “Crazy River Dog competition.” Steamboat Springs, 970-846-7933, friendsoftheyampa.com. Through May 27.

Saturday, May 26 Anasazi Sun Calendars in Mancos Canyon and Anasazi Petroglyph Tour, Porcupine House Ruin and Ute Pictograph Tour. Ute Mountain Tribal Park, Highway 160 and Highway 491 junction, Cortez, 970565-9653, mesaverdecountry.com.

Gunnison Growler Weekend — Mountain biking races, trail running, sports derby and outdoor sports expo. Gunnison’s IOOF Park, Virginia Avenue between Main and Iowa streets, Gunnison, gunnisontrails.com.

Through May 27.

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Monday, May 28 Crestone Metaphysical Fair — Partake in readings, massages, auraphotos, astrology and more.

9-10 a.m. White Eagle Inn, Alamosa, 719-256-5462.

Paddle Fest, May 25-27, Buena Vista Whether you’re looking to crank up your paddling game, toss your boat in to compete with (or at least in the general proximity of) the pros, or just want to figure out what the heck people are talking about when they mention “SUP,” you’ve got to catch Paddle Fest in Buena Vista. The festival takes full advantage of the newly renovated Buena Vista River Park, a series of well-sculpted playholes within walking distance of the Eddyline Brewery — and some pretty decent bouldering, man-made and otherwise, if you need to dry out in a bit of sun. The town lake at McPhelemy Park will be crowded with demo and clinic attendees who want a taste of flatwater kayaking or SUP — OK, OK, stand up paddle boarding. Plus, there’s a gear swap if you want to trade out last year’s boat for a different model. And beer gardens. What more would you need?

Indian Arts & Culture Festival — Cortez Cultural Center, 25 North Market St., Cortez, mesaverdecountry.com. Through June 3.

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic — More than 2,000 bicyclists race from Durango to Silverton, along with several other bike events. Various locations, 970259-4621 or www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com.

JUCO Baseball World Series — Junior College baseball championships. Suplizio Field, North Avenue

and 12th Street, Grand Junction, www.jucogj.org.

Through June 2.

Pagosa Fiber Festival — Workshops, vendors and instruction on textiles and clothing. Town Park, Pagosa Springs, pagosafiberfestival.com. Through May 27.

Western Heritage Days — Crafts, foods, auctions with BB guns and museum pieces, music, dancing and museum tours. Harman Art Museum, 85 Harman

Paddling Life Open — The 7th annual Paddling Life Open wraps up the Yampa River Festival. Watch the best men and women kayakers in the world compete in a one-day, two-event competition for cash, prizes and yearlong bragging rights. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fish Creek, Steamboat Springs, 970-846-7933, friendsoftheyampa.com.

Tuesday, May 29 Rescue and Redemption Art Exhibition — Found and recycled objects from industry, construction and consumer waste. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, 970-416-2737. Through June 2.

Friday, June 1 Bluegrass at the Fair — 23rd annual Bluegrass Festival with bands that include Claire Lynch Band and Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband. Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, coloradostatefair.com. Through June 3.

Cheyenne Hispanic Festival. Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St # 30, Cheyenne, Wyo. 307-

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Crooked Still with guest Darol Anger at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2007, courtesy of Benko Photographics and www. bluegrass.com/ telluride

920-0568.

www.animasriverdays.org. Through June 10.

Dino Dig — Assist paleontologists with removing large dinosaur bones. Dinosaur Journey, 440 Jurassic Court, Fruita, museumofwesternco.com/dino-digs.

Aspen Eco Fest — The third annual Eco Fest will feature handmade, organic, remade, natural, upcycled and energy-efficient items. There will also be an Eco Film Fest and Trashion show at the Wheeler Opera House as part of the event. All day. Downtown Aspen, Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, aspenecofest.com.

Through June 10.

Step Back In Time. Held in various areas of Silverton. For more information, visit victorianaidsociety.org/stepback. Through June 2.

The 39th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival, June 21 - 24, Telluride

Summerfest on the Rio — A celebration of the San Luis Valley’s eclectic arts and crafts community.

Food vendors, beer garden and Concert in the Park.

Opens at 4 p.m. Cole Park, Alamosa, 877-589-2078.

Through June 3.

Get your straw hat, strap on your overalls, take off your shoes and be prepared to get down at the 39th Annual Telluride Bluegrass festival. With four days worth of high-energy, foot stompin’, knee-slappin’ jams, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is well worth the drive from anywhere in Colorado. Coinciding with the summer solstice, the festival is the perfect way to kick off a summer full of fun and free of cares.

Whether you’re ready to dance or just want to kick back and listen, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival is king when it comes to summer music.

Telluride Balloon Rally — Town Park, Telluride, tellurideballoonfestival.com.Through June 3.

Saturday, June 2 American High Society’s National Trail Days.

Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, County Road 32 C, Fort Collins, 970-416-2815 or www.fcgov.com.

Safe Summer Kickoff — Silverthorne Elementary School, 101 Hamilton Creek Rd., Silverthorne. For more information, contact the Silverthorne Police Department at 970-262-7320.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Annual Bear Dance & Pow Wow. Towaoc, mesaverdecountry.com.

Center, 320 6th Ave., Ouray, ouraycolorado.com.

alpineorchestra.org.

Thursday, June 7

57th Colorado State Square Dance Festival.

Colorado Mesa University Ballroom, 11th Street and North Avenue, Grand Junction, 970-434-0868.

Through June 9.

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo. Montezuma County Fairgrounds, Cortez, utemountainroundup.org Through June 9.

Friday, June 8 Alpine Orchestra Spring Concert. 7:30 p.m.

Steamplant Theatre, 220 W. Sackett Ave., Salida,

Animas River Days — The annual celebration of Durango’s river, including kayak races, an “inflatable rodeo” and a river parade in costume. Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, 970-779-1547 or Ute Mountain Tribal Park

Sunday, June 3 21st Birthday Celebration of Limon Heritage Museum — Do you miss the old days of riding on trains to get across country? Do you long for the train cars, the whirring of the wheels and the shrill cry of a train whistle? Then head down to Limon to celebrate the 21st birthday of the Limon Heritage Museum. 899 1st Street, Limon.

Monday, June 4 Ridgway Railroad Museum Restoration Week — Work on the historic narrow gauge rolling stock and participate in rebuilding Goose #4. Ridgway, ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org.

Wednesday, June 6

Boats, Bands and BBQ — 12th annual barbeque put on by Kansas City Society with live music. 5 p.m.

– 11 p.m. Union Avenue Historic District, Pueblo, 719-595-0242.

Chili Pepper & Brew Fest — Fanny Hill and Snowmass Village Mall, info@ tumbleweedproductions.net, 970-510-0355. Through June 9.

Dillon Farmers Market — More than 90 juried vendors and weekly live entertainment every Friday.

Buffalo Street near Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon, 970468-2403. Every Friday through September 14.

Greeley Blues Jam — Twelve hours of nonstop blues. Various locations, Greeley, www. greeleybluesjam.com. Through June 9.

Limon Western Festival Trail — Sixteen-mile ride across open space on horseback ride with singing and poetry from cowboys. 8 a.m. Frasier River Bend Ranch, Limon, 719-541-2736.

Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival — Music festival including Finnders & Youngberg, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, Bearfoot, SHEL and Larkin Poe. Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, folkwest.com, 877-472-4672. Through June 10.

Mesa Verde Country’s Indian Arts and Culture Festival, May 26 June 3, Cortez, Mancos and Towaoc This week-long festival of Native American Indian art and culture was featured in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Exhibits are coordinated at museums and cultural centers surrounding Mesa Verde National Park, and the Ute Mountain Tribal Park, which is not open to self-guided tours, will be offering guided tours to see Anasazi petroglyphs, Ute pictographs and cliff dwellings.

Taste of Ouray. 4:30-8 p.m. Ouray Community

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Restaurant Week — Eateries around the city, at 8,885 feet above sea level, will offer lunch for $8.85 or dinner for four for $88.85, while hotel rooms will start at $88.85. Various locations, Crested Butte, 800-814-7988 or gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.

Through June 15.

Saturday, June 9 4th Annual Calabash — A festival of gourds and gourd art. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers Ave, 970-2453288, wcbotanic.org.

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Aspen Ideas Festival, June 27-July 3, Aspen In 1945, Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke visited Aspen and decided it was only natural for a place of such beauty to provide a haven for thinkers, leaders, artists and musicians. He assembled the first gathering, a celebration of German poet and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 200th birthday, in 1949, then created what would become the Aspen Institute the next year. It’s given rise to the Aspen Music Festival and the International Design Conference.

This year, this Ideas Festival, presented by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic, will address some “big questions” on the elections, the economy, democracy around the globe and living on a planet with 7 billion people. Daily forums combine with presentations and discussions to provide plenty of fuel for the idea-hungry out there.

Alpine Orchestra Spring Concert. 7:30 p.m.

Annunciation Church, 609 Poplar St., Leadville, alpineorchestra.org.

Cinderella Ballet Ariel. Tabor Opera House, 308 Harrison Ave., Leadville, taboroperahouse.net.

Heritage Fest. All day. Main Street, Telluride, www. telluridemuseum.org. Through June 10.

National Marina Day — The town’s full-service marina, including boat rentals, will participate in a national day focused on sailing. Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Drive, Dillon, 970-468-5100.

Heights Church, 28390 CR 317, Buena Vista, alpineorchestra.org.

food and beer. 12-10 p.m. Miner Street, Idaho Springs, facebook.com/events/210712739042329/.

cooking demonstrations and other events. Aspen, aspenchamber.org. Through June 17.

Thursday, June 14

Friday, June 15

FIBArk Whitewater Festival — Competitions, clinics and the Hooligan Race. Riverside Park, East Sackett and North F Streets, Salida, fibark.net.

Colorado BBQ Challenge — A competition with more than 60 teams, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Madison Avenue and Main Street, Frisco, 1-800-424-1554 or www.friscobbq.com.

Through June 16.

King of the Mountain Volleyball Tournament.

Vail Athletic Fields, 646 Vail Valley Dr., Vail; or Ford Park, 700 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, www.

KingOfTheMountainVolleyball.com. Through June 17.

Great Northern Carnival — Rides, games and food. All day. AFRC Soccer Fields, Alamosa, greatnortherncarnival.com. Through June 17.

Tommyknocker’s Mining Festival — DJs, music,

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen — Chefs and more than 300 vintners for wine tastings,

Ride the Rockies. A week-long race in which 2,000 cyclists ride from Fort Collins to Gunnison, Ridetherockies.com. Through June 15.

Southern Colorado’s Kids Fun Fest — A free event for the kids with bouncy houses, live entertainment, educational booths, playtime in the Uncle Wilber Fountain and a chance to meet Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Acacia Park, Colorado Springs, rmpbs.org/ calendarEvents.

Ten Mile One Mile Kayak Competition — Frisco Kayak Park, West end of Main Street, Frisco, 970668-9294 or www.tenmilecreekkayaks.com.

Tribute to Western Movies Day. Museum of the Mountain West. 68169 Miami Rd., Montrose,www. mountainwestmuseum.com.

Wool Market — Demonstrations on everything wool-related, from shearing to making clothing, plus finished products for sale. 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 1-800-443-7837.

Sunday, June 10

Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival.

Riverbend Park, 451 Pendleton St., Palisade, 970925-1663, palisademusic.com. Through June 17.

Strawberry Days — Parade, entertainment, arts festival and free strawberries and ice cream.

Glenwood Springs, strawberrydaysfestival.com.

Through June 17.

Wyoming Brewer’s Festival. Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St # 30, Cheyenne, Wyo. 307432-5395. Through June 16.

Saturday, June 16 The 46th annual Evergreen Rodeo — Parade starts at 9 a.m. Rodeo events begin at 2 p.m. the same day, www.EvergreenRodeo.com. Through June 17.

10th Annual Blues From The Top, June 29 - July 1, Winter Park Sometimes you just need someone to croon straight to your broken heart. The 10th Annual Blues From The Top Festival is the perfect venue for nursing any open wounds, or for listening to some amazing blues musicians belt out the tunes. But even all that blues won’t kill the festivities at the Smokin’ Moes afterparties, which are sure to be a groovin’ good time.

Kingdom Days — The annual celebration of Breckenridge’s heritage as “Colorado’s Kingdom” until 1936. The town pays tribute to gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons. Breckenridge, Breckenridge.com. Through June 17.

A guitarist at Blues From the Top, courtesy of www. grandblues.org

Madam Lou Bunch Day — In celebration of the famous brothel Madam Lou Bunch, the town will host a festival filled with old-timey costumes, live music, a ball and a bed race. Begins at 12 p.m. Main Street, Central City, centralcitycolorado.us/events.

Alpine Orchestra Spring Concert. 3 p.m. Mountain

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Celebrate!

BOULDERBALLET

Enjoy the magic of dance unfolding in 2012-2013 The Nutcracker*

Boulder Ballet celebrates 30 years of dance, music, education and outreach throughout the Front Range!

Nov. 23–25, 2012 at Macky Auditorium, *with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Stepping Out 2013

Feb. 15–17, 2013 at the Dairy Center

Storybook Ballet

Mar. 8–10, 2013 at the Dairy Center

Mother's Day

May 12, 2013 at Boulder Theater

Ballet in the Park

June 2013, actual days TBA

Dancers: Matthew Helms and Kathryn Wagner. Photo by Sue Daniels.

2012

Ballet in the Park

Admission is free!

June 17 - 1 PM

Enjoy highlights of this season's repertoire and new works in both classical and contemporary styles. Come early with a picnic and watch the dancers warm-up before the show. Performance length is approximately one hour.

June 23 - 7 PM

Broomfield Amphitheater, Broomfield Civic Green Amphitheater, Highlands Ranch

June 24 - 7 PM

Central Park Bandshell, Boulder

• BOULDERBALLETSCHOOL Summer Classes Are Ongoing. Call 303.443.0028 •

www.boulderballet.org

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Country Jam, June 21-24, Grand Junction The website will tell you Country Jam takes place in Grand Junction, but really, Country Jam is in Mack, a town so small it can barely make it on a map. Camp under the cottonwoods and enjoy a four-day line up of country music — along with a few other genres. Don’t forget your cowboy hat. It gets hot out there.

Monument Valley Park Music & Craft Festival — The festival features live music and entertainment such as puppets and comedians, as well as food, arts and crafts, and art displays. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs, familynation.net/mvpfest. Through June 17.

Taste of Silverton and Block Party Street Dance — Restaurant sampling, music and dancing. 5 p.m.

– 9 p.m. Blair Street, Silverton. silvertoncolorado. com.

“Wine for Music” Town Concert Series Fundraiser — A fundraiser for the Town of Ridgway Summer Concert Series, with the Jeff Solon Jazz Duo and wine tastings. 6:30 p.m. Ridgway Community Center, Town Hall, 201 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. www.town.ridgway.co.us.

Sunday, June 17

old and younger compete in fun fishing competitions and games. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Harry A. Nottingham Park. 1 Lake St., Avon, avon.org.

Wednesday, June 20 Miniature Horse Show — Show and competition for miniature horses. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6104.

Through June 24.

Thursday, June 21 Concerts in the Park — Free outdoor concerts every Thursday. Frisco Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn, 120 Main St., Frisco, www.townoffrisco.com/events.

Every Thursday through August 16.

Country Jam — Country music festival. Grand Junction, co.countryjam.com. Through June 24.

Crested Butte Bike Week — A three-day event “to celebrate all things bike,” formerly called Fat Tire Bike Week. Various locations, Crested Butte, 800-5454505 or gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.

Aspen Summer Words — Literary festival celebrating the stories of Latin America and the Caribbean. Aspen Meadows Resort, Aspen, aspenwriters.org. Through June 22.

Father’s Day Fishing Derby — Children 15 years

Telluride Bluegrass Festival — Telluride, bluegrass.com/telluride/. Through June 24.

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VOTED THE BEST DRUM SHOP IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE

TRIBES DW YAMAHA PEARL TAMA PACIFIC 2010 Hooligan Race at FIBArk.

LUDWIG GRETSCH RODGERS SONOR MAPEX ZILDJIAN

The Best Selection of Djembes & Ethnic Percussion in the Rockies!

HAND DRUMS, DRUM SETS AND LESSONS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES.

Hooligan Race at FIBArk, June 16, Riverside Park, Salida Want to see grown men and women try to ride beer coolers, inflatable pool toys, plastic 50-gallon drums and just about anything else that might float and can be duct-taped together through the Salida playpark rapids? Thought so. There’s no better way to ring in the river season than to drop in to FIBArk and the can’t miss event at FIBArk is the Hooligan race.

The contest pits one homemade raft against another — some assembled over the previous 12 months, many pieced together in the preceding 24 hours, all only somewhat likely to survive the bumps of the city playpark, leaving their riders swimming for shore with bits of disassembled raft in hand.

Friday, June 22

greeleystampede.org. Through July 4.

Crested Butte Writers Conference. Elevation Hotel & Spa, 500 Gothic Road, Mt. Crested Butte, crestedbuttewriters.org.Through June 24.

Gunnison River Festival — Raft races and kayak competitions. White Water Park, Gunnison, gunnisonriverfestival.com. Through Jun 23.

Fort Collins Studio Tour — Fifty-nine of the city’s artists open their private art studios for free. Various locations, Fort Collins, Bellevue and LaPorte, 970416-2737 or www.fcgov.com/lctix/galleries-events. php. Through June 23.

The Jazz Aspen/Snowmass June Festival — With Joe Cocker, K.D. Lang, Chris Botti.

Benedict Music Tent, 960 N. 3rd St., Aspen, jazzaspensnowmass.org. Through July 7.

Greeley Stampede — Rodeos, concerts, a demolition derby and Western art sale. Various locations, Greeley, 970-356-7787 or www.

NRSA Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals — Old-fashioned car show with more than 2,000 street rods from before 1948. Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, 1-800-876-4567.

Alex Irvin

Aspen Music Festival, June 28 – August 19, Aspen

2095 30th St. Boulder In Aspen Plaza

West side of 30th Street Between Pearl & Walnut

303.402.0122

M-F 10am-6pm Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 11am-4pm

Summer Event Tour Widely considered Boulder County’s favorite event, the BCF includes four days of festivities featuring a large variety of events, activities, food and performances by Funkiphino, Phat Daddy, Message in a Bottle & more!

In addition to the best live outdoor music in Boulder, the Saturday night concert series features plenty of free parking, lots of great restaurants and shopping, and the best sunset in Boulder. Featuring The Nacho Men, The Groove Hawgs, Opie Gone Bad! Come rock, swing, and jive at “Twenty Ninth Street LIVE!” Just as the Boulder Creek Festival® kicks off the summer in Boulder County, the BCHF is the perfect bookend to close out the summer event season in Boulder’s Central Park with three days of great food, vendors, and performances by the likes of Face, Hindsight, The Ugli Stick & many more!

All summer in Aspen, it’s not the hills that are alive with music, it’s the city street corners, the historic Wheeler Opera House, churches and concert halls around town, the top of Aspen Mountain, and, of course, the Benedict Music Tent. The Aspen Music Festival and School produces a stream of symphonies and concerts. This year’s season kicks off with a Gershwin Celebration that includes Rhapsody in Blue.

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2012 JUNE 9 - AUG. 12

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival — River events as well as demos throughout the day. Centennial Park, Cañon City, royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com.

Sopris Music Fest — The 11th annual festival will feature local musicians playing at a variety of venues throughout Carbondale. There will also be food booths, beer and wine gardens, crafts and artisans and the Brown’s Amusement Carnival. All day.

Carbondale, Carbondale.com. Through June 23.

Saturday, June 23 Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour — Food festival celebrating bacon. 12-5 p.m. River Run, Keystone, www.keystonefestivals.com.

Bridges of the Butte 24-Hour Townie Tour ­— 24-hour bike tour looping through downtown Crested Butte to benefit the Adaptive Sports Center. Crested Butte, adaptivesports.org.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival — The largest midsummer festival in Colorado displays the Norwegian Lindsborg and German edelweiss schuhplattler dancing traditions, among other events.

Bond Park, MacGregor and E. Elkhorn avenues, Estes Park, 970-577-9900 or www.estesmidsummer.com.

Through June 24.

Tickets On Sale Now!

Silverthorne Mountain Market — Buy and sell used items. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Silverthorne Recreation Center, 430 Rainbow Dr., Silverthorne. 970-262-7300.

Summer Bluegrass and Brews — Over 25 Colorado craft breweries with live music by the David “Dawg” Grisman Bluegrass Experience. 1 p.m. Dillon Amphitheatre, West Lodgepole Street, Dillon, www. townofdillon.com.

Winter Park Chocolate Festival — Chocolate samples and fine chocolates from a wide variety of regional vendors. The Village at Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, winterpark.chocolatefestival.org.

Monday, June 25 Alpenglow Free Summer Concerts — Outdoor performances at 5:30 p.m. every Monday on the lawn of the Crested Butte Center for the Arts. 606 Sixth St., Crested Butte, 970-349-7487 or www. crestedbuttearts.org. Through August 13.

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival 2012 Opening Night Concert. 6 p.m. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road E, Vail, 877-812-5700.

Tuesday, June 26 J/24 National Regatta — Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Drive, Dillon, 970-468-5100.

Wednesday, June 27 Aspen Ideas Festival. Aspen Institute/Aspen Meadows campus, 1000 North Third St., Aspen, aifestival.org. Through July 3.

Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night – Opens June 9 Richard III — A game of thrones — Opens June 23 Noises Off — "Funniest comedy ever" — Opens June 29 Treasure Island — Swashbuckling adventure — Opens July 14 Women of Will — Leading ladies — Opens July 5

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Music in the Mountains, July 8-29, Durango Most good mountain towns put together a solid summer music festival. You’ve got your picturesque sunset with gorgeous views, your beautiful weather, your tourist crowds (or, in the best towns, at most a tourist trickle). It’s just natural to reserve a city park, set up a stage and a beer stand and book a good bluegrass outfit. Comparing Durango’s Music in the Mountains to these festivals is like comparing orchestral classical music to bluegrass. Literally. Music in the Mountains isn’t the typical jazz/blues/bluegrass rotation; it’s an all-out classical showcase, from conservatory competitions to chamber concerts to master classes to professorial lectures before concerts. The festival is planned and led by internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians from around the globe.

Hey, there’s nothing wrong with bluegrass and a beer. But at some point in July, if you find yourself starting every sentence with “Dude, seriously though,” and learning to open beer cans with your front teeth, just know you can head to Durango and get some culture.

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Boulder’s

best kept secret

Deepak Chopra at Wanderlust Festival

Wanderlust Colorado, July 5-8, Copper Mountain Maybe not all who wander are lost, but a lot of the might find themselves at a Wanderlust festival.

Held at four locations in North America, including Copper Mountain in Colorado, this festival brings together like-minded individuals who choose their own adventure through offerings that include morning meditation hikes, yoga classes with some of the world's leading teachers, farm to table dinners, music and DJs, and lectures, including Deepak Chopra, author of Peace is the Way and his latest New York Times bestseller War of the Worldviews. Music includes live performances by Elephant Revival, Beats Antique and Ziggy Marley.

Carbondale Mountain Fair — The fair is known as the original hippie-fest. It will have live music, food, dance, arts and crafts and contests. Carbondale, carbondalearts.com. Through June 29.

Paul Folwell Studio Show — The 19th annual showing of local artist Paul Folwell’s paintings of Colorado landscapes and people, with free admission.

8199 County Road 203, Durango, 970-259-4870.

Through June 30.

Thursday, June 28 Aspen Music Festival. Benedict Music Tent, Harris Concert Hall and other locations, Aspen, aspenmusicfestival.com. Through August 19.

Telluride Wine Festival — Fine wines, gourmet food and live music. Various locations, Telluride, telluridewinefestival.com. Through July 1.

Beaver Creek Rodeo — 6-8 p.m. every Thursday.

Avon behind Chapel Square, shuttle service from the covered bridge in Beaver Creek Village, 970-7544636. Through August 16.

Friday, June 29 3 Ring Weekend — A free family event featuring live music, a conscious carnival, a kid-powered parade, fireworks and interactive activities. All day. Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain, villageatcopper.com/3ring. Through July 1.

Blues From The Top. 65 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park, grandblues.org. Through July 1.

Dinosaur Days. Mygatt Moore Quarry &

Dinosaur Journey, 550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, museumofwesternco.com. Through June 30.

Friday Night Concerts at the Amphitheatre — Musicians from a variety of genres perform alongside Lake Dillon. 7 p.m. Dillon Amphitheatre, West Lodgeple Street, Dillon. www.townofdillon.com.

Fridays through September 7.

Fun in the Sun Arts & Crafts Show — Exhibition from local artists. Buckley Park, 12th Street and Main Avenue, Durango, 970-247-2117. Through June 30.

Vail Arts Festival — 70 artists in visual arts festival. All day. Lionshead, Vail, 970-328-1182. Through July 1.

Free tours and tastings Our Distiller welcomes you for a personal (or group) tour of the Roundhouse Distillery. Free tastings of all our products following each tour.

Thurs. through Sat. 3:00 - 7:00 pm.

No appointment needed.

5311 Western Avenue, Suite 180, Boulder roundhousespirits.com

Saturday, June 30 Cowboys’ Roundup Days. Various locations, Steamboat, steamboat-chamber.com. Through July 4.

Crested Butte Music Festival — Weekly shows and music camps spanning jazz to bluegrass to opera. Throughout Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley. 970-349-0619 or www. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com. Through August 12.

Pikes Peak Arts Fest — A family fun fest with local musicians, food, and arts and crafts. 10 a.m.

America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs, pikespeakartfest.com. Through July 2.

Ridgway River Festival — A free watershed celebration that will include a whitewater rodeo, downriver races, the “Junk of the Unc” race. 11 a.m – 6 p.m. Rollans Park, Hwy 62 and Hwy 550, Ridgway.

970-318-0382, www.ridgwayriverfestival.org.

Central City Opera, June 30 – August 12, Central City This historic opera house hosts performances through six weeks of the summer. The 2012 season features the American classic Okahoma!, operatic legend La Boheme and the British ghost story The Turn of the Screw. Visit centralcityopera.org for details.

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3-Day Bluegrass Festival!

23rd Annual Bluegrass at the Fair formerly Bluegrass on the River

Featuring

June 1, 2, 3

Claire Lynch Band

State Fair Box Office & Ticketmaster.com

All 3 Days Jus $30 t

Fourth of July celebrations. Buena Vista, Lake City, Limon, Silverton, Steamboat, Grand Junction.

Bike Week — Offers group bike rides, bike-in movie nights, kids races and Tour de France viewing parties. All activities are free and open to anyone.

Breckenridge, Breckenridge.com.

Wanderlust Colorado — A festival that brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top chefs and musical acts like Ziggy Marley. All day.

Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain, Colorado. wanderlustfestival.com. Through July 8.

Aspen Antiques and Fine Arts Fair — The 10th annual show will feature fine art, antiques, furniture, silver and jewelry. All day. Ice Garden, Aspen, aspenartfairs.com. Through July 15.

Ryan Shupe & Rubberband t h e

Cherry Days — Cherries, local beer and wine, mountain biking. Paonia, paoniachamber.com.

Through July 8.

Tickets on Sale Now!

Fireweed

Proceeds from this event will go to the Colorado State Fair Foundation for the purpose of building new 4-H and FFA Dormitories, establishing new and improving old 4-H and FFA competitions and other 4-H and FFA functions.

Neighborhood Nights — Free film and concert series. Various locations, Greeley, 970-350-9401 or www.greeleygov.com. Every Friday except July 27 through August 10.

Saturday, July 7 Art in the Park — 140 artist vendors, live entertainment, and an interactive art area for children.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. West Lincoln Park, Steamboat Springs, www.steamboat-chamber.com. Through July 8.

Downtown Frisco Art Festival. 304 Main St., Frisco, www.artfestivals.com. Through July 8.

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo — Forty hot air balloons rise over Bald Eagle Lake for a spectacular early-morning affair. 6-9:30 a.m. Bald Eagle Lake, 35565 South Highway 40, Steamboat Springs, www.steamboatchamber.com. Through July 8.

Sunday, July 8 Music in the Mountains — Southwest Colorado’s premiere classical musical festival featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances.

Various locations, Durango, 970-385-6820 or www. musicinthemountains.com. Through July 29.

Monday, July 9

Colorado Lavender Festival — Including seminars, demonstrations, speakers and farm tours on growing lavender. Palisade Memorial Park, 120 W. 8th St., Palisade, coloradolavender.org. Through July 8.

$35 for all three days first-come-first-served

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Wednesday, July 4

Friday, July 6

Camping with Electric Hookups

State Fair Box Office & Ticketmaster.com Info at coloradostatefair.com

Photography is always an element of the activities, showing the festival’s emphasis on “the preservation and appreciation of wildflowers.” Visitors will also receive a bloom guide for quick identification of common wildflowers.

Thursday, July 5

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Crested Butte sits in the Gunnison Valley, “one of the most picturesque valleys in Colorado,” the festival’s site says. The town’s weeklong wildflower festival aims to preserve the valley’s beauty and educate visitors on everything from identifying flowers to photographing them. Events at the wildflower festival range from hikes to 4x4 expeditions to poetry readings to wine tastings. The hikes span the casual to the technical, including an 11-mile trek to Aspen over West Maroon Pass.

Rolling on the Riverwalk With the Pueblo Symphony — Live music, street fair and fireworks.

Union Avenue Historic District, Pueblo, 719-595-0242.

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Gem and Mineral Show — Featuring kids’ activities, a silent auction, raffle, mineral displays and about 40 vendors. La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue, Durango, 970-385-6850 or www. durangorocks.org. Through July 8.

Gunnison Cattlemen's Days ­— 4-H livestock shows, cowboy poetry, concerts, rodeos, dances.

Fred Field Western Heritage Center Fairgrounds, 275 S. Spruce St., Gunnison, cattlemensdays.com.

Through July 15.

Crested Butte Wild Flower Festival — Hikes, photography courses, wildflower identification lessons and more. Downtown Crested Butte, 970-349-2571 or crestedbuttewildflowerfestival.com. Through July 15.

Thursday, July 12 Telluride Yoga Festival. Telluride and Mountain Village, tellurideyogafestival.com. Through July 15.

Village Art Walk — The 3rd annual art walk includes artwork and crafts from local artists, all with a variety of styles. All day. Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain, coppercolorado.com. Through July 15.

Friday, July 13 Art on the Animas — Three-day art exhibition.

Santa Rita Park, 149 S. Camino del Rio, Durango,

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Cheyenne Frontier Days, July 20-29, Cheyenne Though it isn’t in Colorado, Cheyenne Frontier Days is one of the best and biggest parties of the summer.

Even if you aren’t a cowboy at heart, the nine-day-long event will surely have you wearing a cowboy hat and saying “Yee-haw!” before too long.

Held annually since 1897, Cheyenne Frontier Days is the World’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western celebration. With a full Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo, bull riding, a carnival, pancake breakfasts, parades, Old West tours, an Indian Village, “Behind the Chutes” tours of the rodeo operation, and a lineup of musicians that will knock your socks off, Frontier Days is certainly the place to be come July.

970-247-2117. Through July 15.

Harrison Ave., Leadville, taboroperahouse.net.

Lake Dillon Art Festival — Various locations, Dillon, www.townofdillon.com. Through July 15.

Highway 101 — With Joey Canyon and Derringer. 6 p.m. Silt Stoney Ridge Pavillion, 648 N. 7th St., Silt.

Saturday, July 14

Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival — Choose from a selection of over 300 wines. River Run Village, 70 River Run Road, Keystone. www.keystonefestivals. com. Through July 15.

Central City Days — A customizable historical experience filled with a variety of activities and events.

Choose from attending the opera, taking a walking tour, mountain biking through ghost towns and more.

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Central City, centralcityopera.org/ centralcitydays

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SolShine Music Festival — Local and national acts. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hideaway Park, 78820 US 40, Winter Park, 970-726-4118, playwinterpark.com.

Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo — All the classics, plus Mutton Bustin’. Rodeo Grounds, County Road 321, Buena Vista, buenavista.org. Through July 15.

Summit Skate Challenge — Beginner, intermediate and advanced competitions. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Silverthorne Skate Park, 430 Rainbow Dr., Silverthorne. 970-262-7370. Through July 15.

Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous — 45 brewers from around the state at Salida’s city park. 1-5 p.m.

Riverside Park, East Sackett and North F Streets, Salida, 719-539-2068.

Sunday, July 15

Denver Concert Band. Tabor Opera House, 308

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Fort Collins Marketplace Car Show — Fort Collins Marketplace, 3601 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970377-1135 or www.ftcollinsmarketplace.com.

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Bluegrass and Beer Festival, August 4-5, Keystone On a hot day summer day when a banjo starts strumming, sometimes all you need is a cold beer. Look no further that the annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival in Keystone. For the 16th year, the festival is bring the unique sounds of Appalachia to Colorado. Enjoy 30 microbreweries from Colorado and around the country, delicious hometown cooking and plenty of live music on multiple stages. You can also bring your kids for them to play in the Kids Zone, which will supply kids with lots of fun activities, while their parents partake in the adult beverages.

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Girl Power — Soccer clinic, fly fishing demo, an archery station, and arts and crafts, as well as a bullying, teamwork and sportsmanship presentation.

5-9 p.m. Silverthorne Pavilion, 400 Blue River Pkwy., Silverthorne, silverthorne.org.

Montrose County Fair and Rodeo — Featuring Colorado Parks and Recreation Association rodeo, livestock and horse shows. 1001 N. Second St. 970249-3935. Through July 29.

Greenalicious Culinary Extravaganza — Presented by the Children’s Health Foundation.

Features a champagne reception, a five-course dinner, wine pairings and a live auction. 6 p.m.

Montagna at the Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen, 888-920-4750.

Juried Arts and Crafts Fair — The 37th annual fair will feature booths with art, craft projects and food. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Silver Street, Lake City, jlsharpe@centurytel.net.

Wednesday, July 18 Hunter Jumper Festival — A horse competition that also includes live performances by the Marshall Tucker Band and Katey Laurel. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970586-6104. Through Aug. 10.

Thursday, July 19 Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival — Snowmass Village Mall, info@snowmassculinaryandarts. com Through July 21.

Friday, July 20 Cheyenne Frontier Days — All-day events.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Park, 4610 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyo. 307-778-7200, www.cfdrodeo.

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Roaring Fork Valley Parade of Homes and Home & Garden Show — Snowmass Village Mall, Snowmass, 970-328-2205. Through July 22.

Saturday, July 21 Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado Show.

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Convention Center, 117 W. 10th St., Leadville, leadville.com.

Snowy Caps to Water Taps: A Watershed Tour — Day-long tour of the Poudre River watershed.

Utilities Service Center, 700 Wood St., Fort Collins, 970-221-6700 or www.fcgov.com/yearofwater.

Walking History of the Matchless Mine.

Tabor Opera House, 308 Harrison Ave., Leadville, taboroperahouse.net.

Winter Park Jazz Festival — Budweiser Stage, Hideway Park, Winter Park, 888-409-5974, playwinterpark.com. Through July 22.

Wednesday, July 25 Weld County Fair — 525 N. 15th Ave., Greeley, 970-304-6535 ext. 2085 or www.weldcountyfair. com. Through July 30.

Thursday, July 26 Colorado Freeride Festival — Mountain bikers

battle for more than $35,000 in prize money. Trestle Bike Park, Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, coloradofreeridefestival.com. Through July 29.

Friday, July 27 Collegiate Peaks Music Festival — Weekend lineup includes Boulder bands Paper Bird, Nina Storey, Reed Foehl, kizumba, The Grant Farm, Greensky Bluegrass. South Main, Buena Vista, bvmusicfestival.com. Through July 28.

877-328-2783. Through Aug. 5.

Friday, August 3 Artists' Alpine Holiday — 52nd annual art show, demonstrations and classes. Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Ave., Ouray, ourayarts.org. Through Aug. 11.

Arts Festival — Peruse artwork for pleasure or purchase while also enjoying a variety of food booths and culinary demonstrations. Beaver Creek Village, Beaver Creek, 954-472-3755.

Mancos Days — Parades, softball, live music, food, games and dancing. Mancos, 970-533-7725.

Through July 29.

Boom Days — Contests of mining skill, gun show, motorcycle rodeo, parade, pack burro race. Leadville, leadvilleboomdays.com. Through Aug. 5.

Saturday, July 28

Cortez Rendezvous Hot Air Balloon Rally. Parque de Vida, Cortez, 505-944-2679. Through Aug. 6.

Aspen Arts Festival. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wagner Park, Aspen, artfestival.com. Through July 29.

Greeley Arts Picnic — Celebrates the arts from the visual to the performing to the culinary. Ninth Street Plaza, Ninth Street and 10th Avenue, Greeley, 970-350-9451 or www.greeleygov.com. Through July 29.

Mesa MooseFest — Moose Day near Grand Mesa National Forest. Town of Mesa, Highway 65, Historic Byway, 970-314-5888, www.facebook.com/ MesaMooseFest.

Thursday, August 2 Steamboat Wine Festival — Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products. Various locations in Steamboat Springs,

Crestone Music Festival — With Elephant Revival, Sister Carol “Queen of Reggae,” Shakedown Street, Maura O’Connell. Challenger Golf Course, Crestone, www.crest-fest.org. Through Aug. 5.

Dillon Open Regatta — Hosted by the Dillon Yacht Club. Dillon Marina, 150 Marina Drive, Dillon, 970468-5100.

Telluride Jazz Festival — Town Park, the Sheridan Opera House, Fly Me to the Moon Saloon, and the Elks Club, Telluride, telluridejazz.org.

Through Aug. 5.

West Elks Wine Trail — A self-guided tour through the wineries, vineyards, orchards and gardens in Paonia and Hotchkiss, paoniachamber.com. Through Aug. 5.

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Saturday, August 4 Bluegrass and Beer Festival. River Run Village, 70 River Run Road, Keystone, www.keystonefestivals. com. Through Aug. 5.

Canine 4k Run/Walk — A fundraiser for the League for Animals & People of the Summit, this run/ walk also includes dog contests and a silent auction.

Frisco Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn, 120 Main St., Frisco, www.summitlaps.com.

Crested Butte Arts Festival — Featuring works by more than 80 artists from around the country. Elk Avenue between First and Fourth streets, 1-800455-1290. Through Aug. 5.

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Grand Junction Horse Show. Mesa County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, Grand Junction, 970-255-7107, www.mesacounty. us/fairgrounds.

PRCA Pro Rodeo — Cowboy barbecues, Behind the Chutes tour, saddle bronc competition, bull riding and barrel racing. 4:30 p.m. Breckenridge Stables, Breckenridge, prorodeo.com. Weekends through Aug. 26.

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Tuesday, August 7 High Plains Chautauqua — A combination of theater and history, this year’s theme is “Courage and Conviction in America.” Various locations, Greeley, 970-352-3567 or www. highplainschautauqua.org. Through Aug. 11.

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Krystal 93 BBQ at the Summit —Barbeque competition with 75 teams of competitors. Main Street and Fiedler Ave., Dillon, 888-499-4499 or www.bbqatthesummit.com. Through Aug. 11.

American Crown Circus — A circus filled with acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, balancers, clowns and a miniature horse. 5 p.m. show and 7 p.m. show on all three days. Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon, americancrowncircus.com. Through Aug. 12.

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Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest — Arts, crafts and food booths, carnival and eight stages of live entertainment. Various locations, Fort Collins, www. downtownfortcollins.com. Through Aug. 12.

Escalante Days — Parades, booths, duck race, mountain bike race, chain saw and arm wrestling competitions, music, art, Galloping Goose Days.

Flanders Park, Dolores, 970-882-4018. Through Aug. 12.

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Ridgway Arts & Crafts Rendezvous — 28th annual craft and art fair featuring more than 140 artists and craftsmen. Ridgway Town Park. 970-3186673, www.weehawkenarts.org.

Winter Park Beer Festival — This beer sampling event features 25 craft breweries. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Hideaway Park, Winter Park, 970-726-4118.

Monday, August 13 Back in Thyme Victorian Tea — Drink tea in 19th century costume. 12-2 p.m. 130 North Silver St., Lake City, 970-944-1214.

Wednesday, August 15 Arkansas Valley Fair — Events run all day, starting at 6:45 a.m. Rocky Ford Fairgrounds, 800 North 9th St., Rocky Ford. 719-254-7723, www. arkvalleyfair.com.

Thursday, August 16 All Arts Festival — A four-day event that highlights the arts and culture in the Yampa Valley while featuring nationally renowned artists in dance, vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts. This year's festival will feature The Marriage of Figaro performed

by Emerald City Opera. Various locations, Steamboat, 970-879-7006. Through Aug. 19.

Palisade Peach Festival. Riverbend Park, Palisade, 970-464-7548, palisadepeachfest.com. Through Aug. 19.

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Ouray Canyon Festival — Canyon trips, gear displays and demos and social events. Fellin Park, 1200 Main St., Ouray, ouraycanyonfestival.net.

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and your toilet seat. McPhelemy Park, Buena Vista, fourteener.net.Through Aug. 12.

Aspen Rotary Club Ducky Derby — A full-day festival and rubber-duck race on the Roaring Fork River. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits, youth groups, scholarships and Rotary International projects. All day. Rio Grande Park, Aspen, aspenrotary.org

True West Railfest — Western style cowboy events including the World Fast Draw Association shoot-out and competition, Native American Dancers and Heritage Train with the Southern Ute Tribe and Sky Ute Casino from Ignacio. www.durangotrain.com or 1-888-TRAIN-07.

Friday, August 17 Telluride Festival of the Arts — Annual weekendlong culinary and visual arts event. Mountain Village, Telluride, telluridefest.com. Through Aug. 19.

Vail Soul Music Festival. Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S. Frontage Road E, Vail, vailsoulmusicfest.com. Through Aug. 19.

Friday, August 24 Colorado State Fair. Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, coloradostatefair.com.

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Ouray Heritage Weekend. Heritage events including mule race. Ouray, ouraycolorado.com.

Through Aug. 26.

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Gourmet on Gore, Vail, September 1-3 An open-air gourmet food and wine festival, Gourmet on Gore takes place along Vail’s Gore Creek Drive and Bridge Street, showcasing the Vail Valley’s premier restaurants as well as wine, beer and spirits from around the world. There is no cost for admission, and guests can sample tasting-size portions of gourmet food as well as wine tastings and other beverages at reasonable prices. Live jazz music and wine demonstrations combined with great food and drink come together to create a wonderful atmosphere in Vail Village.

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10th Annual Mesa Verde Country Food, Wine & Art Festival — Wine tasting and sales from Colorado wineries. City Park, Cortez, www. mesaverdecountry.com.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally — Ride the Million Dollar Highway. Various locations, www. fourcornersbikerally.com. Through Sept. 2.

Colorado Circus Festival — A festival filled with live music, street entertainment, comedians, magicians, jugglers, magic and camel rides. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs, familynation.net/CCF. Through Aug. 26.

Grillin' & Chillin' Brew & Music Festival — Regional craft brews, BBQ competitions and music.

Fellin Park, 1200 Main St., Ouray, ouraycolorado. com.

Sunday, August 26 Monarch Crest Crank Mountain Bike Fundraiser — The 14th annual singletrack mountain bike race raises funds for the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse. Salida, monarchcrestcrank.com.

Thursday, August 30 Vail Jazz Labor Day Weekend Party — 30 jazz musicians perform over five days and four nights of traditional jazz. Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, 970-479-6146.

Through Sept. 3.

The Jazz Aspen/Snowmass Labor Day Festival. 446 Clubhouse Dr., Snowmass Village, jazzaspensnowmass.org. Through Sept. 2.

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Paragon Art Gallery People’s Fair — More than 60 artists’ booths selling arts and crafts, food, music and more. Paragon Gallery, 132 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, 970-349-6484. Through Sept. 2.

Wild West Air Fest — A vintage and warbird static aircraft display, classic cars, radio-controlled airplane shows and Wings Over the Rockies KidSpace. Steamboat Springs Airport, 3495 Airport Circle, Steamboat Springs, 970-879-2060.

Through Sept. 2.

Friday, September 14 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Telluride Town Park, telluride, tellurideblues.com. Through Sept. 16.

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Telluride Mountainfilm Festival, May 25-28, Telluride A four-day, six-senses experience of art, adventure, culture and the environment. In addition to screening leading independent documentary films from around the world, the festival includes a full-day symposium on a critical contemporary issue, art and photography exhibits, early morning coffee talks, a book signing party, an ice cream social, student programs and a closing picnic/awards ceremony. Presentations and panels are scheduled throughout the Memorial Day weekend event with a wide diversity of special guests, ranging from artists to adventurers and academics to activists. All Day. Multiple locations in Telluride, 970-728-4123.

Chautauqua Silent Film Series Chautauqua Auditorium June – August 900 Baseline Road, Boulder The Colorado Chautauqua Association’s 27th annual Silent Film Series takes place in the Chautauqua Auditorium over the summer months. The historic Auditorium, which was built in 1898 and still maintains it original rustic, “barn-like” architecture, is an iconic setting to celebrate the origins of big picture movies, since its atmosphere evokes the feeling of being transported back in time. With classic silent film stars such as Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and W.C. Fields, the Film Series will showcase the actors’ heroic and at times comical stunts vying for the love of a woman — a simple theme, but one that made silent films golden. For more information, call 303-442-3282, or visit www.chautauqua.com.

Schedule June 13: The Gaucho

behind the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. BOC reliably shows a great mix of old favorites and new blockbusters, and this summer’s selections are sure to please. Check out www.boulderoutdoorcinema.com for the schedule or call 855-BOC-YEAH for updates and more information.

Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Center for the Arts 2590 Walnut St., Boulder The Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Center for the Arts has quickly proven itself as a unique and exciting addition to the Boulder film scene. Boasting a 60-seat theater, 5.1 Surround Sound and Hi-Def DLP projection, this is a great place to enjoy a glass of beer or wine while viewing first-run independent and international films, live opera and ballet broadcasts via satellite, and other quality programming. For a full schedule, see thedairy.org/cinema-listings-2, or call 303-444-7328.

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Film on the Rocks Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison

Telluride Film Festival August 31 to September 3, Telluride

Sponsored by the Denver Film Society, Red Rock’s Film on the Rocks series combines great movies with a great view. Think of it as drive-in chic. This year’s schedule hadn’t been announced as of press time, so keep your eyes on www.redrocksonline.com or www. denverfilmsociety.org for the latest news.

Skiing, bluegrass and now films. Telluride has become a year-round destination for indoor and outdoor fun. If you’re looking for another reason to go to Telluride, the 39th annual Telluride Film Festival kicks off Aug. 31, and like every year, the lineup is hush-hush.

Festival organizers keep the list of titles secret until opening day, making this one of the most anticipated, exciting film festival of the season. See telluridefilmfestival.org or call 510-665-9494 for more details.

32nd Annual Breckenridge Festival of Film June 7-10, Breckenridge Ah, beautiful Breckenridge. Did you really need another reason to call us into the mountains? This year’s Breckenridge Festival of Film promises to be one of the best yet, with dozens of independent films already scheduled. Capturing both the grand and the intimate, this is quite possibly a perfect film festival.

For information on slated movies, as well as tickets and lodging info, check out www.breckfilmfest.com or call 970-453-6200.

June 27: Lorna Doone July 11: Seven Chances July 18: Pandora’s Box July 25: Sally of the Sawdust August 1: Phantom of the Opera August 8: Sunrise

Boulder Outdoor Cinema Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art July – August 1750 13th St., Boulder As if we needed another great reason to go downtown. The Boulder Outdoor Cinema program is a summer tradition in Boulder, because watching great movies with friends is always a fun way to spend an evening. Why not enjoy that same experience outside under the starry sky?

The movies will be shown on the outside screen

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May 31: A Trip to the Moon

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June 4: The Woodmans

One of Boulder’s best film series is found at the library.

Coordinated by local film buff Joel Haertling, the Boulder Public Library’s Cinema Program is known for its eclectic variety and one-of-a-kind showings.

June 7: Mr. Hulot’s Holiday

This summer, the program begins with a Teen Summer Kick-Off party on May 30, featuring a screening of Avatar.

June 11: If it’s Tuesday it Must be Belgium June 13: Teen Film Nexus/Teen Summer: Howl’s Moving Castle June 14: Faces

In addition to the Teen Film Nexus/Teen Summer series, which is chosen by teens, the program features core cinema program screenings that deliver a surprising diversity of titles at no charge.

June 18: Song of the Untouchable

For more information, call Haertling at 303-441-3197, or visit boulderlibrary.org/events/cinema.html.

June 27: Teen Film Nexus/Teen Summer: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Schedule

June 28: La Raza de Colorado, episode two

May 30: Teen Summer Kick-Off party: AVATAR

July 2: Garbo the Spy

June 21: La Raza de Colorado, episode one June 25: Stan Brakhage and Harry Smith Program

DocuWest Film Festival September 5-9 This festival has been voted the best in Denver.

The films are shown at the Foothills Art Center, the American Mountaineering Center, and other venues in the historic downtown Golden. www.docuwestfest. com.

Moondance International Film Festival September Various locations in Boulder As summer draws to a close and fall hovers in the wings, the Moondance International Festival opens its doors. The festival, founded in Boulder in 2000, recognizes films that tackle complex issues, from climate change to war, and bring international audiences closer together. Moondance offers independent feature films, documentaries, short stories, stageplays and more. Attendees can also attend workshops and pitch panels, network with industry movers and shakers, and enjoy some great local food and brews. For details on the schedule, visit www. moondancefilmfestival.com.

BolderLife Festival September 20-23 An exploration of our journey through life via film.

Nomad Theater, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder, bolderlifefestival.com.

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PLUS ALL THE REGULAR KEYSTONE FUN, LIKE SUMMER CAMP, MOUNTAIN GOLF, WAGON RIDES, THE KEYSTONE BIKE PARK AND MORE.

WITH SO MUCH TO DO, WHY NOT SPEND THE NIGHT? ROOMS FROM $95 CALL 800.532.2754 OR VISIT KEYSTONERESORT.COM Rate based on Forest Studio and requires one activity booking. Valid for weekday arrival 6/15/12 - 9/2/12.