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Chalk Lines and Vines Winery Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
May 13 and May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 25690 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora, CO 80016. Visit http://alturl. com/dd49x for more information.
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For it’s third year, Chalk Lines & Vines makes it’s return to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. With an opportunity to sample 15 wines from all over our state, you’ll take in the chalk masterpieces created by the talented artists that will be working throughout the weekend on their works. Live music and entertainment are also on tap. There will be food trucks, but picnic lunches are also welcome.
Come spend the day sipping on grapes and looking at art along the central green of Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.
Stanley Summer Series at Stanley Marketplace
June 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2802 S. Havana St. Aurora, CO 80014. Visit http://alturl.com/stqcf for more information.
Tis the season for outdoor markets and bazaars — cue the return of the second season of the monthly Havana Street Global Markets. This event plays host to the rich diversity that our city boasts so proudly. We are, as
Vendors from all around the world offer tasty delicacies, complimented by a bevy of music and entertainment, including some new faces to the markets.
A new event, in a night market, will also take place this year promising to provide an even more electric atmosphere after the sun goes down.
Colorado Remembers
10th Anniversary Ceremony at the Colorado Freedom Memorial
May 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 15120 E. Hampden Ave. 80014. Visit http://alturl.com/heby8 for more information.
Alright y’all. We have another quintessential Colorado class. An introduction class to grain brewing. The method of all-grain brewing is a more advanced method, sure to take the crafting of your barley pops to a whole new level.
In the class you’ll learn the difference between all-grain and extract styles and after completion of the course you will have all of the knowledge that you need to confidently make your own batch of all-grain suds.
Colfax Art JamsSecond Saturdays at the Aurora Cultural Arts District; Picture This: A Colfax Moment
Times vary throughout the Summer. 6155 S Main St, Aurora, CO 80016. Visit shopsouthlands.com for more information.
Southlands is always buzzing with special events, and the upcoming summer and fall will hold true to tradition. Starting this weekend and running through October, the Southlands tradition of their weekly farmers market will be a fine place to not only pick up local produce, but you’ll find a bevy of other local goods like pasta and baked goods. On top of those dry and baked goods, you’ll
May 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 2501 Dallas St. Aurora, CO 80010. Visi http://alturl.com/e6p86 for more information.
Stanley Marketplace has your Sunday’s already planned out with what they are calling the “ultimate way to spend your Sundays, in the return of the Stanley Summer Series. At least once a month, as it runs on the second Sunday throughout the summer.
With live music and local vendors, this seems to be an afternoon full of entertaining prospects. Bringing lawn chairs or blankets is highly encouraged, ya know, for that additional comfort while hangin’ in the sun, catching the vibes, supporting local businesses and sipping on a refreshing beverage.
May 27 at 10:00 a.m. 756 Telluride St. Aurora, CO 80011. Visit http://alturl.com/z2era for more information.
The Colorado Freedom Memorial is ringing in their 10th year with free pancakes — oh, displays of military vehicles and artifacts, a military flyover and ceremonial honors by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Drill team.
That’s not all. The Sound of the Rockies and the Beverly Belles will be performing tributes and honors for Colorado’s fallen.
Did we mention the free pancakes?
May 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9800 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010. Visit http://alturl.com/hhii4 for more information.
Is Second Saturday here already? Where does the time go? Well, as we figure that out, maybe consider attending an art event where time has been made to stand still.
The theme for May’s Second Saturday event with ACAD focuses on the importance of photography as it relates to the power of storytelling, preserving historic moments and a melange of other beneficial purposes visual imagery can serve.
The work of local photographers will be showcased during this show as well as exploring the cultural roots of this impactful art form.
And feel free to come hungry as there will be plenty of local food trucks serving up a cultural smor gasbord of tasty bites.