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 second year, also features headliners such as Tool and The Fray.
Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the Denver Art Museum will not hold its free day on the first Saturday this month. Free days for the Art Museum will resume in August.
Date: Friday, July 3, 2009
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.
Dates: Friday, July 3, 2009
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Wilco returns to Red Rocks.
Cost: $36.75 - $39.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5, 2009
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: Saturday, July 4, 2009
What: Celebrate Independence Day in the Mile High City.
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by Purnell Steen and Le Jazz Machine.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Location: The Conservatory Theatre
Time: 10 a.m.
What: A comedy about moving to the U.S. intended for children 4 - 12 runs for a kid-friendly 45 minutes through July 18, 2009.
Cost: Tickets are $6.
Contact: 303-893-4100
Date: Friday, July 10, 2009
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The Latin singing sensation visits the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $45 - $125.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12, 2009
Location: City Park
What: A celebration of African-American culture features drum and drill team competitions.
Cost: Free admission.
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by the Buckner Funken Jazz.
Date: Monday, July 13, 2009
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-322-7009
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 7 p.m.
What: Sugarland opens for country sensation Keith Urban.
Cost: Tickets are $20 - $75.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2009
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Time: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. both days
What: The second annual music festival includes Tool, The Fray and Widespread Panic.
Cost: $162.50 for a two-day pass or $90 for a one-day pass.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by the Wendy Fopeano Group.
Date: Monday, July 20, 2009
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-3500
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Heart opens for Journey in a reunion of two '80s powerhouses at Red Rocks.
Cost: $49.75 - $125. Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Location: Buell Theatre
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The beloved children's musical hits the stage for one weekend through July 26, 2009.
Cost: Tickets are $25 - $85.
Contact: 303-893-4100
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The ABBA tribute band brings back Swedish pop.
Cost: Tickets are $27. Contact: 303-830-TIXS
Date: Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
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: Sunday, July 26, 2009
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by Chris Daniels and the Kings.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Location: The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Meet the dysfunctional Weston family in the black comedy set in the Midwest. Discounted tickets for preview performances are available from July 24 - 26, 2009.
Cost: Tickets are $25 - $85.
Contact: 303-893-4100
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009
Location: Broomfield Event Center
Time: 6:30 p.m.
What: The children's show comes to life on stage.
Cost: Tickets are $23 - $35. 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 August 5.
Cost: $17.95 for adults, $8 for children 5-12.
