April brings opening day for the Rockies, Easter Sunday, and of course, a Star Trek convention. So whether you'd prefer trekking to the ballgame, or boldly going where no one has gone before, April has plenty to offer in Denver.
For Easter activities on April 8, visit Celebrate Easter Sunday in Denver. And don't forget Earth Day on Sunday, April 22! Both the Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Museum of Nature & Science have free admission on Earth Day.
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Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies
Date: Monday, April 2
Location: Coors Field
Time: 2:05 p.m.
What: Tickets are sold out for Rockies home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but tickets are available for the rest of the series on Tues. April 3 and Wed. April 4.
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Passover
Date: Monday, April 2
What: The Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown.
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The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Opening Night
Date: Thursday, April 5
Location: The Ricketson Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: A painter's nervous breakdown leads her to find inspiration from baseball's Darryl Strawberry in this black comedy showing from April 5 - May 26.
Cost: Tickets are $30 - $35.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, April 6
Location: Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
What: Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr.
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Friday, April 6
Location: Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-973-3705
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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Saturday, April 7
Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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Easter Sunday
Date: Sunday, April 8
What: Easter in Denver includes many family-friendly activities.
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John Legend Concert
Date: Tuesday, April 10
Location: Wells Fargo Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Grammy winner John Legend is joined by Corinne Bailey Rae.
Cost: Tickets are $39.50 - $55.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Working Opening Night
Date: Wednesday, April 11
Location: The Tramway Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The subject of work makes an unlikely musical in this show based on the book by Studs Terkel. Showing from April 11 - April 28.
Cost: Tickets are $16.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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John Prine Concert
Date: Thursday, April 12
Location: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Folksinger John Prine is joined by special guest Mindy Smith.
Cost: Tickets are $47.50 - $54.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Colorado Children's Chorale Concert
Date: Friday, April 13
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7 p.m.
What: All five children's choirs take the stage at the Ellie for a springtime celebration.
Cost: Tickets are $20 - $40.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Mile
Date: Saturday, April 14
Location: Four Mile Historic Park
Time: 6 p.m.
What: Whodunit is the subject of this mystery dinner set during the Civil War. Four Mile Historic Park contains Denver's oldest standing structure, the Four Mile house.
Cost: Tickets are $80 before April 6 and $100 after April 6. Members receive a discount.
Contact: 303-331-5646
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Doors Open Denver
Date: Saturday, April 14 - Sunday, April 15
Location: Denver metro area
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days
What: The third annual Doors Open Denver allows visitors inside 80 historic buildings in the metro area at no charge. Buildings range from the venerable Brown Palace to the brand-new Denver Art Museum.
Cost: Free admission and tours.
Contact: 720-865-4323
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Tax Day
Date: Tuesday, April 17
What: April 15th falls on a Sunday, and April 16th happens to be a newly-declared holiday in Washington, D.C. So that means you have until Tuesday to file your taxes!
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Starfest 2007
Date: Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22
Location: Marriot DTC at I-25 & Bellview
Time: Starfest begins at 6 p.m. Friday, and continues all day Saturday and Sunday.
What: Leanord Nimoy headlines the sci-fi convention, which also features Ray Park, better known as Darth Maul from "Star Wars."
Cost: General admission is $49 for all three days, or $15 for Friday and $29 for Saturday or Sunday.
Contact: 303-777-6800
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Earth Day
Date: Sunday, April 22
What: Be kind to the earth and recycle today (and every day.)
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Sunday, April 22
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-3500
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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Sunday, April 22
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
What: Free admission for Colorado residents. The Earth Day Renewable Energy Expo will be held today as well.
Contact: 303-322-7009
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Nas Concert
Date: Wednesday, April 25
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Nas' Hip Hop is Dead tour comes to Denver in this 16-and-over show.
Cost: Tickets are $35.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Un Ballo En Maschera Opening Night
Date: Thursday, April 26
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Verdi's passionate opera comes to life against the backdrop of a masquerade ball.
Cost: Tickets are $27 -$157.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Asleep at the Wheel Concert
Date: Friday, April 27
Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Asleep at the Wheel brings their rollickin' brand of Texas swing to Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $15 - $67.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Taylor Hicks Concert
Date: Sunday, April 29
Location: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm
Time: 8 p.m.
What: American Idol winner Taylor Hicks brings his tour to the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $39.50 - $59.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
