April brings opening day for the Rockies on Friday, April 4, and of course, Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22. Both the Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Museum of Nature & Science have free admission in honor of Earth Day.
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April Fools' Day
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
What: Watch out for pranks on April Fools' Day.
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Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies
Date: Friday, April 4, 2008
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 Sat. April 5 and Sun. April 6.
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, April 4, 2008
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 4, 2008
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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Doubt Opening Night
Date: Friday, April 4, 2008
Location: The Ricketson Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: A parable on faith and doubt runs from April 4 - May 16.
Cost: Tickets are $31 - $36.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
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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DAM Uncorked
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
What: The wine tasting features more than 300 wines to benefit the Denver Art Museum.
Cost: Tickets are $35 - $90.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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Dana Carvey
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The Church Lady from Saturday Night Live makes it a Mile High evening.
Cost: Tickets are $102.90 - $266.75.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Colorado Children's Chorale Concert
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
Time: 2 p.m.
What: Brazilian melodies as well as Copland round out the program for the annual concert.
Cost: Tickets are $19 - $44.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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George Carlin
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location: Temple Buell Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: George Carlin brings his trademark dry wit to Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $45 - $75.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Mile
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location: Four Mile Historic Park
Time: 6 p.m.
What: Four Mile Historic Park contains Denver's oldest standing structure, the Four Mile house.
Cost: Tickets are $80 before April 4 and $100 after April 4. Members receive a discount.
Contact: 303-331-5646
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Doors Open Denver
Date: Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, April 13, 2008
Location: Denver metro area
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days
What: The fourth 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: 303-282-5073
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My Chemical Romance Concert
Date: Monday, April 14, 2008
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 7 p.m.
What: My Chemical Romance woos the Mile High City in this all-ages tour.
Cost: Tickets are $35.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Tax Day
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
What: Don't forget to file your taxes!
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Bret Michaels Concert
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Location: The Grizzly Rose
Time: 6 p.m.
What: Poison's better half brings his solo show to the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $35.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte"
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Location: DU Newman Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The Lamont Symphony Orchestra presents a symphonic version of Mozart's famed opera. Performances continue through Sunday, April 20.
Cost: Tickets are $12 - $27.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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The Flying Dutchman Opening Night
Date: Friday, April 18, 2008
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Wagner's opera about a ghostly galleon finds drama on the high seas.
Cost: Tickets are $40 -$60.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Passover
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
What: The Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown.
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Starfest 2008
Date: Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 20, 2008
Location: Marriot DTC at I-25 & Bellview
Time: Starfest begins at 6 p.m. Friday, and continues all day Saturday and Sunday.
What: Zachary Quinto (Sylar from "Heroes") headlines this year sci-fi convention.
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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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
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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Earth Day
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
What: Be kind to the earth and recycle today (and every day.)
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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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Earth Tones II Concert
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Location: UCD King Center, 855 Lawrence Way
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Earth Tones II features a musical trip around the world in appreciation of Earth Day.
Cost: Tickets are $12 general admission and $5 for UCD students.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Cherry Creek Sneak
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Location: Cherry Creek
Time: 8 a.m.
What: The country's largest 5-mile race kicks off in Denver.
Cost: Registration is $35 for adults and $25 for kids.
Contact: 303-394-RACE
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Kanye West Concert
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Rapper Kanye West visits the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $50.75.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Roger Waters Concert
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Pink Floyd's main man visits Denver with his solo tour.
Cost: Tickets are $51 - $121.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
