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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Friday, June 1, 2012
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, June 1, 2012
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 Art Museum
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
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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Denver Public Pools Opening Day
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Location: 16 outdoor pools across Denver
Time: 12 noon - 5 p.m.
What: Denver's public swimming pools open for the summer today.
- Rocky Mountain Rollergirls
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Location: Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 6 p.m.
What: The Rollergirls battle the Kansas City Roller Warriors.
Cost: Tickets are $17. Children under 12 are free.
Contact: 800-745-3000
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Capitol Hill People's Fair
Date: Saturday, June 2 - Sunday, June 3, 2012
Location: Civic Center Park
Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday
What: The granddaddy of all summer festivals in Denver, the People's Fair began as a hippie gathering and has morphed into an arts festival.
Cost: Free admission.
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Denver Chalk Art Festival
Date: Saturday, June 2 - Sunday, June 3, 2012
Location: Larimer Square
Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday
What: More than 200 artists will create chalk masterpieces on the sidewalks of Larimer Square.
Cost: Free admission.
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City Park Jazz Opening Night
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Location: City Park bandstand
Time: 6 p.m.
What: The free jazz series kicks off with The Adam Bodine Trio, and continues every Sunday at 6 p.m. through August 5, 2012.
Contact: 303-744-1004
- Daughtry Concert
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012
Location: Buell Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The former "American Idol" contestant rocks out in Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $32.50 - $52.50.
Contact: 800-830-TIXS
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Michael Franti & Spearhead Concert
Dates: Friday, June 8, 2012
Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Michael Franti visits the Mile High City.
Cost: Tickets are $38.50 - $44.95.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Colorado Renaissance Fair Opening Weekend
Date: Saturday, June 9 - Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location: Larkspur (30 min. south of Denver)
Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
What: Relive the Renaissance with medieval entertainment such as jousts. The RenFair continues every weekend through July 29, 2012.
Cost: $18.95 for adults, $8 for children 5-12.
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Summer Art Market
Date: Saturday, June 9 - Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location: Art Students League of Denver, 200 S. Grant
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Browse and purchase artwork on display from more than 200 local artists.
Cost: Free admission.
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Colorado Urban Winefest
Dates: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Location: Denver Performing Arts Complex
Time: 12 noon - 6 p.m.
What: Sample wines from more than 40 Colorado wineries.
Cost: Tickets are $51.90 in advance or $65 at the door. Designated driver tickets are $28.40 in advance.
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Nickelback Concert
Dates: Sunday, June 10, 2012
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 6 p.m.
What: Special guests include Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days.
Cost: Tickets are $44.50 - $84.50.
Contact: 303-53HORSE
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Denver Greek Festival
Date: Friday, June 15 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: 4610 East Alameda Ave.
Time: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday
What: Celebrate Greek culture with food, beverages and traditional Greek dancing.
Cost: $2 admission.
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Denver PrideFest
Date: Saturday, June 16 - Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: Civic Center Park
Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. What: PrideFest celebrates the diversity of the GLBT community with a parade and vendor exhibits. The parade begins Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Cheesman Park.
Cost: Free admission.
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Father's Day
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2012
What: Take your dad out to a ballgame for all his hard work.
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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2012
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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"The Addams Family" Opening Night
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Location: Buell Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The '60s television show is revived in a musical showing through July 1, 2012.
Cost: Tickets are $25 - $95.
Contact: 303-893-4100
- Do at the Zoo
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Location: Denver Zoo
Time: 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
What: Celebrate the Denver Zoo's 22nd annual fundraiser in this 21-and-up gala.
Cost: Tickets are $175. Contact: 303-376-4862
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Wilco
Dates: Friday, June 22, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Wilco rocks out in the Mile High City for two nights.
Cost: Tickets are $41.95 - $49.95.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Def Leppard Concert
Date: Monday, June 25, 2012
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 7 p.m.
What: The Rock of Ages tour featuring Poison visits Denver.
Cost: VIP packages are $225 - $495.
Contact: 303-53HORSE
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Keane Concert
Date: Monday, June 25, 2012
Location: Paramount Theater
Time: 8 p.m.
What: Keane is joined by special guests Mystery Jets.
Cost: Tickets are $35 - $47.50.
Contact: 866-461-6556
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Alan Jackson
Dates: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The country crooner serenades Denver.
Cost: Tickets are $59.50 - $79.50.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
- Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective
Date: Continues through July 8, 2012
Location: Denver Art Museum
What: Two hundred of the fashion designer's creations are on display.
Cost: Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and $14 for youth.
Contact: 720-865-5000
More: Yves Saint Laurent Photos
- Kizuna: West Meets East
Date: Continues through Nov. 4, 2012
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
What: Bamboo sculptures in the Japanese style are on display.
Cost: Admission to the Denver Botanic Gardens is $12.50 for adults, $9.50 for seniors and $9 for students and youth.
Contact: 720-865-3500
More: Kizuna Photos
Ongoing Events:
- Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective
