Saturday
Food & drink
Ice Cream Shandy Social. Brewmasters crafted five new shandies with five Rocky Mountain Soda flavors, and the chefs at Little Man have paired five ice cream flavors with them. Denver Beer Co., 1695 Platte St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20.
Rebel 2 Year Anniversary. Sushi, karaoke and Harajuku girls. Rebel Restaurant, 3763 Wynkoop St. 6-11 p.m.
Denver Summer Brew Fest. Sample beer from more than 40 breweries with a commemorative tasting glass and enjoy live music. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave. 7-10 p.m. $35-45.
Summer People session IPA tapping. Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 1-11 p.m.
Brunch with Anthony Russo Band. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 10:30 a.m. No cover.
Entertainment
Best bet: UMS. More than 300 (mostly local) bands in more than a dozen venues on South Broadway. (Read our oral history of the 16-year-old fest here.) 11 a.m.-2 a.m. $35 single-day ticket. $$55 four-day pass.
Best bet: Movie at the Symphony: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. $44-104.
“Annie” presented by the Phamaly, a theater company that casts only actors with disabilities. Stage Theatre, 1101 Speer Blvd. 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $28-37.
Dixie’s Tupperware Party. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $49-75.
"Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story." Two wealthy students at the University of Chicago murder a young boy in order to commit “the perfect crime.” Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. 7:30 p.m.
Tedeschi Trucks Band. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. $42.75-55.
AJ. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 7:30 p.m. $10.
The Sword. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway. 8:30 p.m. $24.50.
Possessed by Paul James. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $13-15.
Spiral Cell. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $5-10.
Firedancer (Dave Matthews tribute). Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. $10-14.
Mushroomhead. Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St. 7 p.m. $5-35.
Zac Brown Band After Show feat. Blue Water Highway Band. Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St. 8 p.m. Free.
Hush: UMS. No wristband required. Featuring: Yung Jayski, Maalik D'wan York, Gabriel Ramirez and BROTH3R. Mutiny Information Café, 2 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. Free.
Pinheads. Lion's Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m.
SNAP! '90s Dance Party. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 9 p.m.-midnight. $12-17.
Midnight Madness: "Rock Horror Picture Show." Esquire Theatre, 590 Downing St. Midnight. $9.
Theatre on the Green: "The Jungle Book." Founders Green, 2900 Roslyn St. 7 p.m.
Art
Cheesman Park Art Fest. 130 juried artists and craftsmen from 30 states to showcase their work at Cheesman Park, with food trucks and live music. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Annual Members Show closing reception. 23 works by 21 photographers from across the country. Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 1070 Bannock St.
For families
Best bet: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. 17th annual celebration of the culture, contributions and accomplishments of Colorado’s Asian Pacific American communities. Sloan Lake. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Free Family Movie Night: "Finding Dory." Concessions available. Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium, 2240 Buchtel Blvd. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
For your brain
History Hounds: DeLaney Farm. Bring your dog for a History Colorado tour of the historic homestead, one-room schoolhouse, rare round barn and the High Line canal trail. DeLaney Farm, 170 S. Chambers Road, Aurora. 9-10:30 a.m. $17-35.
For a cause
Colorado Lives On The Line Rally in response to lawmakers’ renewed efforts this week to repeal and replace Obamacare. City Park East Meadow. 10 a.m.
RiNo 5K. Fast and flat course with free beer at the finish. Register in person at 10 Barrel Brewing Company from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday from 11am to 6pm or on race day. Proceeds support the Denver Rescue Mission. 2800 Larimer St. 9 a.m. $45.
Sports
Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals, 5:05 p.m.
Colorado Rapids at San Jose Earthquakes, 6 p.m.
Sunday
Food & drink
Brunch with Anthony Russo Band. Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St. 10:30 a.m. No cover.
Entertainment
Best bet: UMS. More than 300 (mostly local) bands in more than a dozen venues on South Broadway. (Read our oral history of the 16-year-old fest here.) Noon-midnight. $35 single-day ticket. $$55 four-day pass.
Best bet: Movie at the Symphony: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 1 p.m. $44-104.
“Annie” presented by the Phamaly, a theater company that casts only actors with disabilities. Stage Theatre, 1101 Speer Blvd. 2 p.m. $28-37.
Dixie’s Tupperware Party. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 2 p.m. $49-75.
Chevelle. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St. 7:30 p.m. $29.50-49.50.
Tedeschi Trucks Band. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 5:30 p.m. $42.75-55.
Easy Lovin'. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8 p.m. $5-10.
Warbly Jets. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $10-12.
Road to Velorama. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 4 p.m. $5.
Textures: Harsh Noise. Mutiny Information Café, 2 S. Broadway. 7-10 p.m. $5-10 donation.
"Taking Root" screening. Film tells the story of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Mercury Café, 2199 California St. 2-4 p.m. $5 donation.
"Rick and Morty" premiere party. Dress as your favorite character, enjoy Rick and Morty-themed activities and watch the season 3 premiere. Grandma’s House, 1710 S. Broadway. 11 p.m.-2 a.m.
Art
Cheesman Park Art Fest. 130 juried artists and craftsmen from 30 states to showcase their work at Cheesman Park, with food trucks and live music. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Foul-Mouthed Cross-Stitch Sundays. Get crafty and do some cross-stitching. All materials provided with purchase. Grandma’s House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-9 p.m.
For families
Best bet: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. 17th annual celebration of the culture, contributions and accomplishments of Colorado’s Asian Pacific American communities. Sloan Lake. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Denver Municipal Band. Conservatory Green, 4900 Valentia St. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.
For a cause
Dog Days of Summer. Doggie fashion show, stupid pet trick contest and double feature of "All Dogs Go to Heaven" and "Best in Show." PawsCo, a volunteer animal nonprofit, will have adoptable dogs. All proceeds from the sale of "pup cups" t will be donated to PawsCo. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. 4 p.m.-midnight. To sign your dog up for the doggie fashion show and/or stupid pet trick contest, email [email protected].
Pints & Puppies. Drink specials, doggie gift bags, professional photos. Bruz Beers, 1675 W. 67th Ave., #100. 1-4 p.m. $15-20.
Sports
Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals, 11:35 a.m.
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