For more comprehensive concert listings, visit the Red Rocks concert schedule and the Denver Botanic Gardens concert schedule.
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Colorado Day
Date: Friday, August 1, 2008
What: Happy 132nd birthday to our state! Colorado entered the Union on August 1, 1876 as the 38th state. -
Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Friday, August 1, 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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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, August 1, 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 Art Museum
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
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City Park Jazz
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by Funkiphino, which is the last concert in the 2008 series. - James Taylor Concert
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Crooner James Taylor comes to Red Rocks.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS -
Colorado Scottish Festival
Date: Saturday, August 9 - Sunday, August 10, 2008
Location: Highland Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What: Head to the Highlands for a wee bit of Scottish fun.
Cost: $12 admission.
- YES Concert
Dates: Monday, August 11, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Say YES to classic rock.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Golden Fine Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18, 2008
Location: 11th St. and Arapahoe St., Golden
Cost: Free admission.
What: Visit the arts festival from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days, and don't miss the free horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Reggae on the Rocks
Dates: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 2 p.m.
What: The annual reggae festival continues the tradition at Red Rocks.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS - Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The Broncos play their first home preseason game.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
- Jack Johnson Concert
Dates: Sunday, August 17, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7 p.m.
What: Jack Johnson brings his low-key charm to Denver.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS - Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers
Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The Broncos play their second home preseason game.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival
Date: Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24, 2008
Location: Chatfield State Park, Littleton
What: Catch a glimpse of hot air balloons lifting off from 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: Free admission.
- Democratic National Convention
Date: Monday, August 25 - Thursday, August 28, 2008
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: Varies
What: Democratic nominee Barack Obama and members of the press convene in the Mile High City.
- Willie Nelson Concert
Dates: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7 p.m.
What: A little thing like the IRS can't keep Willie down.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS - Moby Concert
Dates: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Location: The Church Nightclub
Time: 9 p.m.
What: A portion of sales will benefit Barack Obama's campaign.
Contact: 303-832-8628
Cost: Tickets are $20.
- Rock the Vote Denver 2008 Concert
Dates: Friday, August 29, 2008
Location: Denver Performing Arts Complex
Time: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
What: A free concert featuring performances by Rose Hill Drive, ALL, and The Hey Day.
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A Taste of Colorado Festival
Date: Friday, August 29 - Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
Location: Civic Center Park
Time: Fri. 4 - 10 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Mon. 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Sample food from Colorado's finest restaurants during the 25th anniversary of the festival.
Cost: Free admission. A strip of eight food tickets costs $5.
