May days bring plenty of fun ot the Mile High City with Red Rocks kicking off its concert season on May 15 with Bjork. Don't forget Mother's Day on May 13, and visit Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Denver for Cinco de Mayo activities on May 5.
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Gwen Stefani Concert
Date: Wednesday, May 2
Location: The Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: There's no doubt Gwen Stefani will put on a good show as part of The Sweet Escape tour.
Cost: Tickets are $35.50 - $65.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Free Movie: "The Princess Bride"
Date: Wednesday, May 2
Location: The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave.
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Inconceivable! The Oriental Theater hosts a free showing of the cult classic film starring Robin Wright Penn.
Contact: 303-455-2124
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, May 4
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, May 4
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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Cinco de Mayo
Date: Saturday, May 5
What: Cinco de Mayo in Denver features a festival downtown.
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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Saturday, May 5
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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Elvis Costello & The Imposters Concert
Date: Sunday, May 6
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Elvis Costello rocks the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $45.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Wicked Opening Night
Date: Wednesday, May 9
Location: The Buell Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The Wicked Witch of the West gets a chance to tell her side of the story in the hit musical from May 9 - June 4. Limited seats available.
Cost: Tickets are $30 - $80.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Streisand Songbook
Date: Friday, May 11
Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: A tribute to the Barbra includes selections from "The Way We Were" with vocalist Julie Budd.
Cost: Tickets are $15 - $67.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Mother's Day
Date: Sunday, May 13
What: Take your mom out to brunch for all her hard work.
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Bjork Concert
Date: Tuesday, May 15
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Iceland's answer to rock 'n' roll visits Red Rocks.
Cost: Tickets are $54.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Opening Night
Date: Thursday, May 17
Location: The Stage Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Ancient Rome proves the setting for Sondheim's classic musical showing from May 17 - July 8.
Cost: Tickets are $30 - $35.
Contact: 303-893-4100
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The Killers Concert
Date: Thursday, May 17
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The Killers slay the Mile High City with their arena rock.
Cost: Tickets are $39.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra - Chronicles of Narnia
Date: Friday, May 18
Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Escape to Narnia with music from the hit movie by composer Danny Elfman. Also take the kids to a matinee performance on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $15 - $67.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Sinbad
Date: Saturday, May 19
Location: Paramount Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Comedian Sinbad brings his humor to the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $40 - $45.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Monday, May 21
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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Champions on Ice
Date: Wednesday, May 23
Location: The Pepsi Center
Time: 7 p.m.
What: Olympic medalist Sasha Cohen headlines the ice skating extravaganza.
Cost: Tickets are $25 - $125.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Celtic Woman Concert
Date: Wednesday, May 23
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The dulcet tones of Ireland make their way to Red Rocks.
Cost: Tickets are $39 - $79.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Downtown Denver Arts Festival
Date: Friday, May 25 - Monday, May 28
Location: Denver Pavilions, Downtown Denver
What: The Downtown Denver Arts Festival, in its 9th year, takes place at the Denver Pavilions Mall over Memorial Day weekend.
Cost: Free admission.
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Joss Stone Concert
Date: Sunday, May 27
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson
Time: 8 p.m.
What: British singer Joss Stone gives Denver some soul.
Cost: Tickets are $32.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Stevie Nicks Concert
Date: Monday, May 28
Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Stevie Nicks returns to Red Rocks for an encore performance with crooner Chris Isaak.
Cost: Tickets are $43.50 - $125.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
