By Cassidy Ritter

Summer celebrations continue in Denver this weekend. Larimer Lounge is hosting a weekend long block party, and FlyteCo Brewing is hosting a carnival. 

The long-awaited McGregor Square development near Coors Field also opens to the public this weekend. Celebrations include live music and a 100-person line passing the last book from Tattered Cover’s LoDo location to its new location. (Take a sneak peak at Tattered Cover’s McGregor Square location!) 

Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.

Friday 

Just for fun

McGregor Square Grand Opening Celebration. 1901 Wazee St. 4-8 p.m. Free.

*Virtual BookSocial. BookBar, online. 5 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Pride Kickoff 2021. Ellson Farms, 10450 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 5-10 p.m. $10-60 (access to Friday and Saturday events). 

*Theme Quiz: Schitt’s Creek. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.

RegiRama: Raya and the Last Dragon. Regis University Boettcher Commons, 3333 Regis Blvd. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). Free. 

Comedy and theater

Chaos Bloom Outdoor Comedy Show. 120 S. Broadway. 7-8:30 p.m. $10. Advanced registration required.

Carlos Mencia. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30. 

Comedy Shows Denver. Dangerous Theatre, 2620 W. 2nd Ave. 7:30-8:45 p.m. $20. Advanced registration required. Proof of vaccination required at the 7:30 p.m. showing.

Art, culture and media

Tension & Release. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $15-25. 

Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry. 

Loving You: Documenting Kia Lopez and Chella Man. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Times vary. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Live Stream with Ly Tran. Tattered Cover, online. 5 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

In-Studio and Online: Eye of the Tiger. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person).

Film on the Rocks: Black Panther. Denver Film and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8:30 p.m. $59.50 per car. 

Eats and drinks

Stanley Farm & Flea. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

No. 10 Anniversary Party: Day 1. Copper Kettle Brewing Co., 1338 S. Valentia St. Noon-11 p.m. $12 (includes glass and first beer).

Couples Class: Summer in South America. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $144 (for two).

Music and nightlife

Chris Koza. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 6-8 p.m. Free.

Robby Peoples. Local 46, 4586 Tennyson St. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). $20-200. Advanced registration required. 

The Revivalists. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7:30 p.m. $65-85. 

Sports and fitness

*Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM or listen at KOA 850 AM. 5:10 p.m. 

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN or listen at KKSE 92.5 FM. 8 p.m. 

Saturday

Just for fun

Pride Kickoff 2021. Ellson Farms, 10450 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. $10-60 (access to Friday and Saturday events). 

Tattered Cover Celebrates Grand Opening of McGregor Square. 1701 Wynkoop St. and 1991 Wazee St. 9 a.m. Free.

Highlands Ranch Classic Car Show. Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 

Summer Market. Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market at Berkeley Chapel, 4345 W. 46th Ave. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.

X Denver Club Launch Party. 3100 Inca St. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

World Wide Knit in Public Day. Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

Comedy and theater

Denver Comedy Underground Show: Adam Cayton Holland. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 7 p.m. (doors open). $10-40.

Carlos Mencia. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30. 

Art, culture and media

Loving You: Documenting Kia Lopez and Chella Man. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Times vary. Free. Advanced registration required.

*Virtual BookKid Book Club. BookBar, online. 10:30 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

Tension & Release. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Let the Adventure Begin Art Walk. The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

Avalon Arts Festival. The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. Noon-4 p.m. 

Museum for Black Girls. Museum for Black Girls, 1421 26th St. Noon-8 p.m. $15-25. 

Road Work. K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St. 1-4 p.m. Advanced registration required. 

In-Studio and Online: Lazy Afternoon. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person).

In-Studio and Online: Colorado Home Wood Panel. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $47 (in-person).

Film on the Rocks: The Lost Boys. Denver Film and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8:30 p.m. $59.50 per car. 

Eats and drinks

City Park Farmers Market. Denver East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Ave. and Lowell Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

Union Station Farmers Market. 1701 Wynkoop Plaza. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

University Hills Summer Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

Colorado Fresh Markets – Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

Ultimate Grilling for Father’s Day. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $68.

FlyteCo Summer Carnival. FlyteCo Brewing, 4499 W. 38th Ave. Noon. Free. Advanced registration recommended.

No. 10 Anniversary Party: Day 2. Copper Kettle Brewing Co., 1338 S. Valentia St. Noon-11 p.m. $12 (includes glass and first beer).

Crawfish Boil & Patio Party. Monkey Barrel, 4401 Tejon St. 1-5 p.m. Free (to attend), $50-$65 (to reserve a table).

Culinary Date Night: Spain. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $119. Advanced registration required.

Music and nightlife

Cara Elizabeth & Brianna Straut. Number 38, 3560 Chestnut Pl. 1-8:30 p.m. Free.

Off the Record Block Party. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. Noon-1:30 a.m. $10 (individual session), $45 (day pass). 

Saturday Night Live Music. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. 7-10 p.m. No cover. 

Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8 p.m. $79.95-99.95.

Sports and fitness

Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. $17.

Yoga in the Park. 7961 Sangre de Cristo Road, Littleton. 9-10 a.m. Free.

Littleton Health and Fitness Fair. Whole Health Club, 5858 S. Lowell Blvd., Littleton. 1-4 p.m. Free.

Summer Kickoff Party. Cripple Creek Backcountry, 2807 E. Broadway, Englewood. 2-5:30 p.m. Free.

*Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM or listen at KOA 850 AM. 2:10 p.m. 

*Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights. Watch on NBCSN, SN or TVAS. 5:30 p.m.

Sunday

Just for fun

Cotton Collective Vintage Market. Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

Tiny Market: June. Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

Comedy and theater

Denver Comedy Underground Show: Wally Baram. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 6:30-8 p.m. $7-30.

Art, culture and media

Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. Noon-6 p.m. Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.

Colorado Bottle Painting. Halfpenny Brewing Company, 5150 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial. 1 p.m. $40.

In-Studio and Online: Speckled Blooms – Canvas or Bottle Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35(in-person).

Film on the Rocks: Golden Eye. Denver Film and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 8:30 p.m. $59.50 per car. 

Eats and drinks

South Pearl Street Farmers Market. South Pearl Street between Iowa Avenue and Arkansas Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

No. 10 Anniversary Party: Day 3. Copper Kettle Brewing Co., 1338 S. Valentia St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12 (includes glass and first beer).

Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-3 p.m. 

*Sunday Supper Series: Cruisin’ the Polynesian Islands. The Seasoned Chef, online. 4-5:30 p.m. $32. Advanced registration required.

Music and nightlife

Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7:30 p.m. $79.95-$99.95.

Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.

Sports and fitness

Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. $17.

*Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM or listen at KOA 850 AM. 11:10 a.m. 

Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on TNT or listen at KKSE 92.5 FM. 6 p.m. 

All weekend

Just for fun

*Amy Fish – I Wanted Fries With That. Online. Anytime. $12.

*Lit Fest 2021. Lighthouse Writers Workshop, online. Times vary. $90-1,400. 

Art, culture and media

Mother Earth. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and noon-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free.

Radiant Season: Paintings by Kevin Sloan. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free-$15.

Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday) and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$29. Advanced tickets required for timed entry. 

Each/Other. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry. 

Paris to Hollywood. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry. 

*Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale. Online and Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Anytime (online), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (in-person). Free (online), $7 (in-person). 

Ford Model T 1909-1927 “See the Many Colors.” Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and noon-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free-$14.

Salvador Dali: Gardens of the Mind. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $11-15.

Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold, Rick Griffith, Nathan Hall, and Maia Ruth Lee. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

Jamie Carrejo: Waiting. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

Keith Haring: Grace House Mural. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). Free-$10. Advanced registration required for timed entry.

Stanley Summer Series. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 7-8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2-3 p.m. (Sunday). Free.

Black Love Mural Festival. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. Anytime. Free.

*Museum from Home. Denver Art Museum, online. Anytime. Free.

*Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.

Eats and drinks

The Doughnut Club Grand Opening. 7302 E. 29th Ave. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) and 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.

*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35. 

Music and nightlife

*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.