By Cassidy Ritter, especially for Denverite
This weekend is your last chance to pick your own sunflowers at Anderson Farms and view the 2024 Denver Parade of Homes. Other weekend events include concerts, brunch festivals and the Evergreen Fine Arts Festival.
Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events marked with * will take place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, August 23
Just for fun
Access Mode Ideation Workshop. Park Hill Innovation Hub, 4800 Dahlia St. 2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Free.
Children and family
Little University: Movement Storytime with the Colorado Ballet. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10:30-11am Free. Ideal for children under 5 accompanied by an adult.
Great sounds with the WOW! Museum. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 10:30-11:30 am Free. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.
Comedy and Theatre
Michael Yo. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7pm And 21:30 $25-30.
Moshe Kasher. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 19:30 And 21:45 $25-35.
*Cinema in The Sky: Romy and Michele’s high school reunion. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access).
Summer comedy series with Brian Kiley. Clayton Members Club & Hotel, 233 Clayton St. 21:00–22:30 28.52 USD.
Art, culture and media
GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11am-5pm Free.
Living room. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. 12pm-6pm Free.
Food and Drink
Date night: Summer in Paris. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. $220 (per pair).
Music and nightlife
B-side: Kayla Marque & Katiria. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7pm $18-20.
*Dave Matthews Band. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 19:30 Prices vary.
Grupo Firme – La Ultima Peda. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8pm Prices vary.
*Marco Antonio Solís. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 8pm Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
“Om on the Go” meditation session. Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library, 305 Milwaukee St. 10:30-11am Free.
Thick Thighs Running Club. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place. 5-6pm No protection.
Saturday, August 24
Just for fun
2024 ShredFest Wheat Ridge. Shredder Wheat Ridge, 4880 Van Gordon St., Wheat Ridge. Start 9am (for returning rental customers), 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (all). No protection.
“A Collection of Beauty” fashion show. Embassy Suites Hotel, 4444 Havana St. 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. $13.89 (general admission), $17.57 (VIP).
Children and family
Concert by Gracie & Blue, Inc. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 2-3pm Free. All ages.
Comedy and Theatre
Rotating tap comedy. Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden, 4995 Argonne St. 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Free.
Michael Yo. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 18:30 And 9pm $25-30.
Moshe Kasher. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 19:30 And 21:45 $25-35.
Michael Che and Colin Jost. Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St. 8pm Prices vary.
Art, culture and media
Shaping the Storyteller. ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Dr. 10am-1pm 100 US dollars.
58th Annual Evergreen Fine Arts Festival. Buchanan Fields, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen 10am-5pm No protection.
GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11am-5pm Free.
Living room. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. 12pm-6pm Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8pm-10pm $15-28.52.
Food and Drink
*City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8am-1pm No protection.
*Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8am-1pm No protection.
*University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9am-1pm No protection.
*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9am-2pm No protection.
BrunchFest. Old Town Arvada. 10am-1pm 30 US dollars.
*TheBigWonderful 10 year anniversary party. On Larimer Street in RiNo from 28th to 30th Street. 12pm-6pm No protection.
Lakewood Brewery Collective Party. WestFax Brewing Co., 6733 W. Colfax Ave. 12pm-11pm No protection.
Denver BrunchFest 2024. Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St. 1pm-4pm Starting at $89.99.
13th Anniversary Party. All Denver Beer Co. locations. 2pm-7pm No protection.
Music and nightlife
SHINE Music Festival. Reelworks Denver, 1399 35th St. 12pm-11pm Free (noon-6pm with pre-registration), $33.30 (entire event access).
*Reggae on the Rocks 2024. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 3 p.m Prices vary.
*Melvin Seals & JGB. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6pm Free (general admission, lawn seating), $35 (VIP tickets). Advance registration is required.
*Dave Matthews Band. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 19:30 Prices vary.
Sounds & Sips. Lakewood, address will be announced 36 hours prior to the event. 19:30 $28. Advance registration is required.
Sports and fitness
Denver Roller Derby Doubleheader August 2024. Rollerdome, 2375 S. Delaware St. 5pm-10pm 16.88 USD.
Sunday, August 25
Just for fun
Summer market in August. Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 1pm-6pm No protection.
Book fair for adults. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 3pm-6pm Free.
Children and family
Children’s class: Natural puppets. ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Dr. 10-11:30 am Free (adults), $35 (children).
Comedy and Theatre
Anthony Crawford. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7pm 14 US dollars.
Louis Johnson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7pm $14-24.
Art, culture and media
Soulful Sunday: Breathwork + cacao + immersive art experience. 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 359b, Lakewood. 9am-12pm. 49.87 USD.
58th Annual Evergreen Fine Arts Festival. Buchanan Fields, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen 10am-5pm No protection.
Food and Drink
*People + Products. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9am-1pm No protection.
*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9am-1pm No protection.
Classic French pastries and more. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11am-2pm 109 US dollars.
Music and nightlife
*2024 Summer Music Series. Stanley Marketplace West Patio, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 12-2pm Free.
*Parker McCollum. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 18:30 Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
Tone your peach yoga class. Spirit Hound Distillers Denver Highlands Tasting Room, 3622 Tejon St. 11:30 am
*Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 2:30 p.m. Prices vary.
The whole weekend
Just for fun
*Pick-your-own sunflowers. Anderson Farms, 6728 County Road 3 ¼, Erie. 8am-2pm Free (children under 3), $15 (ages 4 and up). Advance registration is required for timed entry.
*2024 Denver Parade of Homes. Locations throughout the Denver metropolitan area, some tours available online. 12pm-5pm Free.
*Bright Nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 19:00-24:00 (Friday and Saturday) and 7pm-11pm (Sunday). $13-$45.
Children and family
The Discovery of Teen Rex. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9am-5pm Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65+), $25.95 (adults). All ages.
Art, culture and media
Spirit Guides: Fantastic Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9am-7pm Free (members and children under two), $11.50 (children three to 15 and students), $12 (seniors and military), and $15.75 (adults).
Arts of Africa Gallery. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10am-5pm Free (members, guests under 18), $15-22 (adults, students, teachers and seniors).
Entanglement. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive. 12pm-9pm (Friday), 12pm-5pm (Saturday) and 1pm-4pm (Sunday). Free.
The trip is worth it
Friday and Saturday
*Breckenridge Wine Classic. Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge. Times vary. From $130.54.
Sunday
Artists’ Market at the Farmers Market. Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland. 9am-1pm No protection.
