By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
Denverites, we're in for a busy weekend so let's dive in.
It's concert weekend in Denver. Taylor Swift is performing at Empower Field at Mile High, The String Cheese Incident will be at Red Rocks and the U.S. Air Guitar National Finals will take place at Bluebird Theater.
Looking for something besides concerts? The Lavender Festival is taking place at the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms and the New York Yankees are in town to play the Colorado Rockies. Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, July 14
Just for fun
*Swifties at the Station. Union Station's Terminal Bar patio, 1701 Wynkoop St. 1-7 p.m. Free.
Glam Makeup Experience. The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 2-6 p.m. $10. Advanced registration required.
Kids and family
RegiRama summer Movie Series: "Sing." The Quad at Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd. 6:30-10 p.m. Free. There's a suggested $10 per plate donation for a BBQ dinner benefitting the Bienvenidos Food Bank.
SOA Creepy Crawly Storytime with the Butterfly Pavilion. Bob Ragland Branch Library, 1900 35th St., Suite A. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12.
SOA Pokemon GO and Card Swap. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 6 and up.
*Online Family Cooking Class: Blueberry Grunts. Online. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Brian Simpson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Craig Robinson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $39-$49.
Hampton Yount. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Arts, culture and media
Traverse. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Evocation Opening Reception. Walker Fine Arts, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 5-8 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Celebrating Bastille Day. Le Bilboquet, 299 St. Paul St. Starting at 4 p.m. Prices vary.
Joyride's 9th Anniversary Weekend - 90's Theme. Joyride Brewing Co., 2501 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater. 4:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.
*Food Truck Fridays. Butterfly Park, 6280 N Galena Way. 5-7:30 p.m. No cover.
Date Night: Celebrate Bastille Day. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $210 (per couple).
Music and nightlife
*Live Music in the Alley: Liz Barnez. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Summer Concert Series featuring The Country Music Project. Belmar, 7337 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood. 6-8 p.m. Free.
Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
B-Side Music Fridays: +Ultra & Deadeye DOjO. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7 p.m. $25-$30.
*The String Cheese Incident. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Fitness and sports
*Colorado Rockies vs. New York Yankees. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 6:40 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday, July 15
Just for fun
Berkeley Neighborhood Yard Sale. Within 38th, Sheridan, I-70, Federal boundaries. 8 a.m.-noon. No cover.
*Lavender Festival. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $7-$13.
Neighborhood Party. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. Noon-2 p.m. Free.
RiNo Summer Art Market. RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St. Noon-4 p.m. No cover.
*Swifties at the Station. Union Station's Terminal Bar patio, 1701 Wynkoop St. 1-7 p.m. Free.
Glam Makeup Experience. The Maven Hotel, 1850 Wazee St. 2-6 p.m. $10. Advanced registration required.
Pop Up Art Collective. Left Hand Brewing Co. - RiNo, 4180 Wynkoop St. 3-6 p.m. No cover.
Makers Market. The Source Hotel + Market Hall, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 5-8 p.m. No cover.
*Havana Street Night Market. Sam's No. 3, 2580 S. Havana St., Aurora. 5-9 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Forging Youth Resilience & Montbello CrossFit Program. Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12-18 (families welcome).
SOA Pokemon 3D Figure Painting. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 6 and older.
Comedy and theater
Brian Simpson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26.
Craig Robinson. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $39-$49.
Hampton Yount. Denver Comedy Underground, 1400 N. Williams St. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20 (includes free drink and pizza).
Art, culture and media
Traverse. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free.
Author Event with Patricia Raybon: History and Mystery: Lessons on Life & Writing from a Fictional Black Detective. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High St. 2-3 p.m. Free.
Speaking Up: Refugees Advocating for Change. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. 2-3:15 p.m. Free.
Adult: Vintage Gaming. John "Thunderbird Man" Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. 2-4 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73 Ave., Unit 11. 8-10:30 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
*City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Southlands Farmer's Market. Southlands, 6155 S. Main St., Aurora. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Boulder County Farmers Market. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Southwest Plaza Farmers Market. Southwest Plaza, 8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Union Station Farmers Market. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Joyride's 9th Anniversary Weekend - 90's Theme. Joyride Brewing Co., 2501 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover.
Saturday Serve Drag Brunch. The Original, 1600 20th St. 1-3 p.m. $10 reservation fee, prices for meals vary. Advanced reservations required.
RiNo Beer Fest / Y2K Party. Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. 3-7 p.m. $5 (designated driver), $40 (general admission from 4-7 p.m.), $55 (VIP early bird entry from 3-7 p.m.).
Denver Mile High Beer Tasting and Pizza Fundraiser. Denver Mile High Rotary Club at Ratio Brewery Overland, 2030 S. Cherokee St. 4-6 p.m. $50.
Sushi II Class. Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9 p.m. $130.
Date Night: Taste of Thailand. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $210 (per couple).
Music and nightlife
*Super Chill. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 3-10 p.m. Starting at $29.50
Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Hot Patooties: A Rocky Horror Burlesque Tribute. HQ, 60 S. Broadway. 7 p.m. $20.
*The String Cheese Incident. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
DreamSonic 2023. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7 p.m. $45-$150.
U.S. Air Guitar National Finals. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $20.
Karaoke. Wide Right, 2100 Curtis St. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.
All Vinyl 80s Alternative Night. HQ,60 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $5.
Masquerade. Temple Nightclub, 1136 Broadway. 10 p.m. $15.
Fitness and sports
*Yoga on the Rocks. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 7 a.m. $45.
*Fitness on the Plaza. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 8 a.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. New York Yankees. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 6:10 p.m. Prices vary.
*Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo FC. Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Starting at $23.
Sunday, July 16
Just for fun
*Lavender Festival. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $7-$13.
*Luau at the Park. GrownUps Playground at Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Dr., Englewood. 1 p.m. Free (subscribers), $20 (non-subscribers).
Kids and family
Kids Create. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and older, must be accompanied by an adult.
Comedy and theater
Martin Amini. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $30.
Eat and drink
*Highlands Farmers Market. Highlands Square, W. 32nd Avenue and Lowell Boulevard. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of South Pearl Street, between Iowa and Arkansas. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Orchard Farmers Market. Macy's parking lot, 14535 Delaware St., Westminster. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*People + Produce. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
*Highlands Ranch Farmers Market. Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
*The Dip. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4-8 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required.
*The String Cheese Incident. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
*City Park Jazz: 4th Annual Brass Band Extravaganza feat. Guerrilla Fanfare and Bourbon Brass Band. City Park, 1600 City Park Esplanade. 6-8 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
*bRUNch. Postino Wine Cafe, 2715 17th St. 9:15-11:45 a.m. Free.
SOA Family Yoga/ Yoga en Familia. Central Library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 1-1:30 p.m. Free.
*Colorado Rockies vs. New York Yankees. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on ATT SportsNet-RM, or listen at 94.1 FM. 1:10 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend
Just for fun
Vintage Market Days of Northern Colorado. Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12 (Saturday and Sunday), $17 (Friday-Sunday).
Cirque Du Soleil Kooza. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Friday), noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Saturday), and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Sunday). Starting at $43.
Kids and family
Disney Animation Immersive Experience. Lighthouse Artspace, 3900 Elati St. 10:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Starting at $36. Advanced registration required for timed entry. All ages.
After the Asteroid: Earth's Comeback Story. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, children 2 and under), $17.95 (youth ages 3-18), $19.95 (seniors 65 and older), $22.95 (adult, non-members). Advanced registration recommended. All ages.
Art, culture and media
Ansel Adams: Early Works. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (members and children 2 and under), $11 (children ages 3-15 and students), $11.50 (seniors 65 and older and military members), $15 (adults).
Anna Tsouhlarakis: Indigenous Absurdities. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under), $7 (college students, teachers, military, seniors), $10 (adults and members).
Arts of Africa Gallery. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Islands Beyond Blue. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $12-$19.
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 18 and under), $7 (college students, teachers, military, seniors), $10 (adults and members).
*Denver Public Art Self-Guided and Virtual Tours. Various locations and online. Anytime. Free. All ages.
Eat and drink
Celebrate Bastille Day. Le French, 4901 S. Newport St. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Friday), 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Sunday). $55.
Origins 8 Anniversary Party. Launch Pad Brewery, 884 S. Buckley Road, Aurora. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
