By Cassidy Ritter
Weekend activities include a hot air balloon festival in Frederick and PRIDE celebrations, such as block parties, a virtual parade, and more. A Unicorn Festival is also taking place in Littleton featuring a dragon slide obstacle course, meet and greets and food trucks.
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually.
Friday
Just for fun
Free Day. Mile High Flea Market, I-76 and 88th Avenue. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.
Night Bazaar: RiNo. 2424 Larimer St. 4-9 p.m. No cover.
*Theme Quiz: Harry Potter Quiz. Geeks Who Drink, online. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5.99.
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.
In-Studio and Online: Pier Into the Night. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person).
Eats and drinks
Stanley Farm & Flea. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Couples Class: Bringing the Heat. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $170.
Music and nightlife
Lost City Live: Sarah Slaton with Brianna Straut Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Court. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
Widespread Panic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. $70.
The Jauntee. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 7 p.m. (doors open). $20.
Drag Nation - Awakening. ReelWorks Denver, 1399 35th St. 9 p.m. (doors open). $35.
Sports and fitness
*Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM or listen at KOA 850 AM. 2:10 p.m.
Saturday
Just for fun
Metro Caring Pop-Up Market. Metro Caring, 1100 E. 18th Ave. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.
Denver PRIDE Hub. The Center on Colfax, 1301 E. Colfax Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
Unicorn Festival. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $25-$145.
PRIDE Weekend Celebrations. JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. 1-5 p.m. Free.
Night Bazaar: Sloan's Lake. Sloan's Lake, 1611 Raleigh St. 3-8 p.m. No cover.
*Coors Light Virtual Denver PRIDE Parade. Watch on Denver7, DenverPride.org, Facebook or YouTube. 10:35 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground Show: Jordan Doll. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 7-9:30 p.m. $10-35.
Art, culture and media
Loving You: Documenting Kia Lopez and Chella Man. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St. Times vary. Free. Advanced registration required.
Tension & Release. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
In-Studio and Online: Red, White & Blue Gnomes (new). Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person).
Out There Art Fest. Globeville Riverfront Art Center, 888 E. 50th Ave. 3-9 p.m. Free.
In-Studio and Online: Rosebud Motel Painting & Trivia. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-person).
Eats and drinks
City Park Farmers Market. Denver East High School, 1600 City Park Esplanade. 8 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.
Picnic on the Wildside. Central Park's North End, Dallas Street and East 61st Avenue. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.
Sultry Summer Pies. The Seasoned Chef, 999 Jasmine St. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75.
The Brew Hut's 26th Anniversary Party. The Brew Hut, 15120 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Noon-4 p.m. Free.
Culinary Date Night: France. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $119. Advanced registration required.
Music and nightlife
Poor Moxi/Ryan Soriano. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 2 p.m. (doors open). $10.
Waking Up the Summer Dance Party. Secret Dance Addiction and Awake, 2240 Clay St. 6-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
Lost City Live: Heavy Diamond Ring with Jess Parsons. Lost City RiNo, 3459 Ringsby Court. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $12-200.
The Jauntee. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 7 p.m. (doors open). $20.
Daddy Ersin Presents RAM. Tracks Denver, 3500 Walnut St. 8 p.m. (doors open). $15.
Widespread Panic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 p.m. $70.
Live Music: DJ Knect. Poka Lola, 1850 Wazee St. 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
128 Productions Family Reunion/ Oasis After Party. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. (doors open). $10-100.
Sports and fitness
Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. $17.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM or listen at KOA 850 AM. 2:10 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
Corgis and Friends Take Over Denver. Paws All in the City and The Great Lawn Park, 101 Yosemite St. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $7. Advanced registration required.
Unicorn Festival. Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $25-$145.
Denver PRIDE Hub. The Center on Colfax, 1301 E. Colfax Ave. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
PRIDE Weekend Celebrations. JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St. 1-5 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Denver Comedy Underground Show: Chris Bryant and Mike Merrill. Irish Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10-35.
Art, culture and media
Earth Illuminated. Denver Pavilions, 500 16th Street Mall. Noon-6 p.m. Free-$25. Advanced ticketing recommended for timed entry.
In-Studio and Online: Colorado Welcome Sign Wood Panel Class. Canvas and Cocktails, 6862 S. University Blvd., Centennial. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $47 (in-person).
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.
People + Produce: A Farmers Market Series. TheBigWonderful, 6785 E. Chenango Ave. 9 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.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-3 p.m.
Music and nightlife
Spinphony. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Sturtz/Megan Burtt. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 2 p.m. (doors open). $10.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 4-6 p.m. Free.
Business Cashmere. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 6 p.m. (doors open). $10-12.
Widespread Panic. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 6 p.m. $70.
Student Spotlight Series: JJ Mazza Quintet. The Muse, 200 E. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). $10.
Sports and fitness
Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison. 7 a.m. $17.
Breckenridge Brewery 5K and Half Marathon. Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 (5K), $70 (half marathon).
Yoga with Puppies. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9-10 a.m. $15.
*Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers. Watch on ATT Sports Network-RM or listen at KOA 850 AM. 12:10 p.m.
All weekend
Just for fun
Frederick In Flight - Hot Air Balloon Festival. Centennial Park, 630 8th St., Frederick. 5 a.m.-noon (balloons lift around 6 a.m., weather permitting) and 5-9 p.m. (glow party on Saturday). No cover.
Blockwide PRIDE. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. Times vary. Prices vary by event.
Glamp AF Market. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 3-8 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free.
*Amy Fish - I Wanted Fries With That. Online. Anytime. $12.
Denver Fringe (hybrid) Festival. Locations in Five Points and RiNo vary, live-streaming and pre-recorded shows available. Times vary. $15.
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.
Black Love Mural Festival. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. Anytime. Free.
*Sie FilmCenter Virtual Cinema. Sie FilmCenter, online. Anytime. $13.
*Be Vizzible: A PRIDE Series. The Center on Colfax and Vizzy, online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
Grüvi Pop-Up. 1455 S. Pearl St. 3-10 p.m. (Friday), Noon-10 p.m. (Saturday), and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
Music and nightlife
*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
