July heats up in Denver with Fourth of July events, as well as the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The Mile High Music Festival, in its first year, also features headliners such as John Mayer and Tom Petty.
Date: Friday, July 4, 2008
What: Celebrate Independence Day in the Mile High City.
Date: Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6, 2008
Location: Cherry Creek North
What: The nationally-renowned arts festival comes to Cherry Creek every Fourth of July weekend. Photography, sculpture and fine arts are all on display.
Cost: Free admission.
Date: Friday, July 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.
Date: Saturday, July 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
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by LC's Latin Groove. City Park Jazz continues every Sunday in July at 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Location: The Tramway Theatre
Time: 10 a.m.
What: A new adaptation of the classic fairy tale intended for children 4 - 12 runs for a kid-friendly 45 minutes through July 19.
Cost: Tickets are $6.
Contact: 303-893-4100
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008
Location: Fillmore Plaza at Second and Fillmore
Time: Dusk
What: Films on Fillmore kicks off with the latest James Bond movie.
Date: Thursday, July 10 - Sunday, July 13, 2008
Location: City Park
What: A celebration of African-American culture features drum and drill team competitions.
Cost: Free admission.
Dates: Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m. both nights
What: Alternative rock returns to Red Rocks for two nights.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Friday, July 18, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Lyle Lovett brings his unique brand of country to Red Rocks.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 2008
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Time: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. both days
What: The inaugural year of the festival includes John Mayer, Tom Petty and Dave Matthews.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
Time: 2 p.m.
What: The festival features Monchy & Alexandra, A.B. Quintanilla and Ivy Queen.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008
Location: Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The tween sensation visits the Mile High City.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Location: The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Disney's beloved teen musical hits the stage for one week through July 27.
Cost: Tickets are $25 - $85.
Contact: 303-893-4100
Date: Friday, July 25, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The ABBA tribute band brings back Swedish pop.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
Location: Sloan's Lake
What: A celebration of Asian culture culiminates in races between teams of rowers in wooden dragon boats.
Cost: Free admission.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Location: The Bluebird Theater
Time: 9 p.m.
What: Burlesque dancers shimmy and jimmy to retro music.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The space cowboy returns to Denver.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Colorado Renaissance Fair
Date: Every Sat. and Sun. in July
Location: Larkspur (30 min. south of Denver)
What: Relive the Renaissance with medieval entertainment such as jousts. The RenFair continues every weekend through July 29.
Cost: $17.95 for adults, $8 for children 5-12.
