July heats up in Denver with Fourth of July events, as well as the Cherry Creek Arts Festival on July 6 - 8 and the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival on July 28 - 29.
For more comprehensive concert listings, visit the Red Rocks concert schedule and the Denver Botanic Gardens concert schedule.
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City Park Jazz
Date: Sunday, July 1
Location: City Park
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
What: Free concert by Convergence. City Park Jazz continues every Sunday in July at 6 p.m.
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Fourth of July
Date: Wednesday, July 4
What: Celebrate Independence Day in the Mile High City.
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Friday, July 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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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, July 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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Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Date: Friday, July 6 - Sunday, July 8
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.
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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Saturday, July 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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Vans Warped Tour Concert
Date: Sunday, July 8
Location: Invesco Field
Time: 10 a.m.
What: The all-day musical event features Bad Religion, Yellowcard and dozens of other bands.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Free Screening of "Jaws"
Date: Thursday, July 12
Location: Fillmore Plaza at Second and Fillmore
Time: Dusk falls at approximately 8:09 p.m.
What: Films on Fillmore kicks off with the classic thriller.
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Lyle Lovett and k.d. lang Concert
Date: Friday, July 13
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
- Chris Cornell Concert
Date: Saturday, July 14
Location: Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Soundgarden's front man strikes out solo.
Cost: Tickets are $37.75.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
- The Neville Brothers Concert
Date: Sunday, July 15
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Time: 6 p.m.
What: The brothers bring a touch of New Orleans to Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $45 - $50.
Contact: 1-866-468-7624
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Monday, July 16
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-3500
More: Photos from the Denver Botanic Gardens - Bob Dylan Concert
Dates: Thursday, July 19 and Friday, July 20
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m. both nights
What: Legendary folksinger Bob Dylan returns to Red Rocks for two nights.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS - Animal Planet Expo
Date: Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22
Location: City Park
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What: The Discovery Channel features wild animals, frisbee dogs, and the human stars of "Emergency Vets" in this free celebration of our furry friends.
Cost: Free admission.
- Ani DiFranco Concert
Date: Sunday, July 22
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Time: 1 p.m.
What: Starbucks present alternative rocker Ani DiFranco.
Cost: Tickets are $40 - $45.
Contact: 1-866-468-7624
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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Wednesday, July 25
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
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Opening Night
Date: Thursday, July 26
Location: The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Disney's beloved heroine makes her Broadway debut in the world premiere musical showing through Sept. 9.
Cost: Tickets are $20 - $70.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Endless Summer
Date: Friday, July 27
Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The CSO plays favorites from the Beach Boys.
Cost: Tickets are $12.50 - $25.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Date: Saturday, July 28 - Sunday, July 29
Location: Sloan's Lake
What: A celebration of Asian culture culiminates in races between teams of rowers in wooden dragon boats.
Cost: Free admission.
- Snow Patrol Concert
Date: Monday, July 30
Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Canadian crooners return to Colorado with their hit "Chasing Cars."
Contact: 303-830-TIXS - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Concert
Date: Tuesday, July 31
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The country super-couple visits Denver on their Soul2Soul tour.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
- Ongoing Events:
- Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo"
Date: Every Tues. - Sun. in July, with the exception of July 31.
Location: Pepsi Center Grounds
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Cirque du Soleil returns to Denver with their production of "Corteo."
Cost: Tickets are $45 - $80 for adults and $31.50 - $56 for children.
Contact: 1-800-678-5440
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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.
