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  • Labor Day
    Date: Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
    What: Working men and women get a reprieve from the daily grind today.

  • Nine Inch Nails Concert
    Date: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
    Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Trent Reznor visits the Mile High City.
    Cost: Tickets are $49.50 - $55.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • First Friday Art Walk
    Date: Friday, Sept. 5, 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.

  • Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
    Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
    Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
    Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    What: Free admission for Colorado residents. The Friendship Powwow also takes place today from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Contact: 720-865-5000

  • AIDS Walk Colorado
    Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
    Location: Cheesman Park
    Time: 9 a.m. opening ceremonies
    What: Run or walk to support AIDS research in the 20th annual AIDS walk.
    Contact: 303-861-WALK

  • Sunstock 2008
    Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
    Location: Skyline Park
    Time: 12 noon - 6 p.m.
    What: A free concert at the 16th Street Mall showcases local musicians.

  • Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
    Date: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
    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

  • John Ellis & Double-Wide Concert
    Dates: Sunday, September 7, 2008
    Location: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St.
    Time: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
    What: The New Orleans style jazz band features Jason Marsalis.
    Cost: Tickets are $15.
    Contact: 303-839-5100

  • Foo Fighters Concert
    Dates: Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, September 9, 2008
    Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The Foo Fighters brawl their way to Denver.
    Cost: Tickets are $45 - $49.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • "Avenue Q" Opening Night
    Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
    Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
    Time: 8 p.m.
    What: Bitter muppets confront harsh reality in this dark comedy with adult themes.
    Cost: Tickets are $25 - $85.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • G. Love & Special Sauce Concert
    Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
    Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    Time: 7 p.m.
    Cost: Tickets are $36.50 - $39.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Monolith Music Festival
    Dates: Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
    Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
    Time: 1 p.m. both days
    What: The two-day festival features Devotchka, Silversun Pickups, and dozens of other bands.
    Cost: Tickets are $59.50 for one day or $110 for both days.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers
    Date: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
    Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
    Time: 2:15 p.m.
    What: The Broncos play their first home regular season game.
    Cost: Tickets are $39 - $377.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Seventh Annual Four Mile Fling
    Dates: Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
    Location: Four Mile Historic Park
    Time: 5:30 - 10 p.m.
    What: A fundraiser for the Four Mile HIstoric Park features dinner, a silent auction and music.
    Cost: Tickets are $125 - $175. Under 35 tickets are $75.
    Contact: 720-865-0813

  • "Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women" Opening Night
    Dates: Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
    Location: Galleria Theatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The playwrights were inspired by their girlhood diaries for a lighthearted look at the vagaries of the fairer sex.
    Cost: Tickets are $29. Preview tickest for Thurs. Sept. 18 are $20.
    Contact: 303-893-4100

  • Oktoberfest
    Dates: Friday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
    Friday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
    Location: Between 20th and 22nd on Larimer St.
    Time: 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. Fri., 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.
    What: The annual German celebration of beer and bratwurst hits the Mile High City.
    Cost: Free admission.

  • Denver Botanic Gardens Fall Plant and Bulb Sale
    Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
    Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
    Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. for members) What: More than 50 varieties of bulbs will be on sale. Admission to the gardens is free for the sale.
    Contact: 720-865-3500

  • Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints
    Date: Sunday, Sept. 21, 208
    Location: Invesco Field at Mile High
    Time: 2:05 p.m.
    What: The Broncos take on Jacksonville.
    Cost: Tickets are $39 - $377.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Earth, Wind and Fire Concert
    Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
    Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    What: The '60s are back with the elements of Earth, Wind and Fire.
    Cost: Tickets are $39.50 - $84.50.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

  • Westword Menu Affair

  • Date: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
    Location: Fillmore Auditorium
    Time: 7 - 10:30 p.m.
    What: The benefit for Food Bank of the Rockies features local restaurants. Cost: Tickets at the door are $40, or $30 in advance.
    Contact: Purchase tickets at Floyd's Barberhsop locations.

  • Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
    Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
    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

  • Kickin' it Old School
    Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
    Location: Crestmoor Park
    Time: TBD
    What: Kick it into gear with a charity kickball tournament to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
    Cost: Entry fees are $500 for teams of 12-20 or $25 for individuals.
    Contact: 303-241-4763

  • Sigur Ros Concert
    Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
    Location: Red Rocks Ampitheatre
    Time: 7 p.m.
    What: Iceland's newest rock stars give Bjork a run for her money.
    Contact: 303-830-TIXS

      Ongoing Events:

    • "Musketeer"
      Dates: "Musketeer" continues through Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008.
      Location: Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St.
      Time: 8 p.m. Thurs. - Sat.
      What: A comedic examination of Alexandre Dumas' unlikely inspiration.
      Cost: Tickets are $16. Students and seniors receive a $3 discount.
      Contact: 720-946-1388

    • "Landscapes from the Age of of Impressionism"
      Dates: The art exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
      Location: Denver Art Museum
      Time: Varies
      What: Don't miss this traveling exhibit from the Brooklyn Museum.
      Cost: Included with museum admisson of $10 ($3 more for out-of-state visitors.)
      Contact: 720-865-5000
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