Listings continued from page 26 Park, 7306 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, unicornfestivalcolorado. com. June 25: WeldWerks Invitational Festival: Beer-sampling benefit for the WeldWerks Community Foundation, with 120 beers from 47 of the best breweries in the country. Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., $110, DoubleTree by Hilton Greeley at Lincoln Park, 919 Seventh Street, Greeley, eventbrite.com/e/2022-weldw- erks-invitational-festival-tickets-292828988387. June 30-August 7: Colorado Music Festival: Showcasing over 42 principal players, the Festival Orchestra is comprised of exceptional national and international musicians. Under the baton of Music Director Peter Oundjian, this all-star orchestra treks to the base of the iconic Flatirons every summer to create what is truly a world-class classical music experience. June 30-August 7, Colorado Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, schedule and tickets at coloradomusicfestival.org. JULY July 1-3: FAN EXPO Denver: Experience the ultimate playground for comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming during three days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities. Friday, July 1, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $37-$119, VIP packages start at $349, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, fanexpohq.com/fanexpodenver. July 1-3: Cherry Creek Arts Festival: An innovative outdoor fine-art event featuring 255 juried artist exhibitors selling original artworks, family-friendly art activities for people of all ages, live music, immersive art experiences and amazing food and drink. Friday, July 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (accessibility hour 9-10 a.m.), Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, July 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free admission ($25-$130 VIP pass), Second and Third avenues from Clayton Street to Steele Street, and between Second and Third avenues from Detroit Street to Steele Street, in Cherry Creek North, cherrycreekartsfestival.org. July 1: Glendale Fireworks Celebration: Continuing the tradi- tion of celebrating the community, Glendale will now host its annual fireworks show from Infinity Park. Guests are invited to sit inside the stadium, in the stands or on the field, or on the turf field to the south of the stadium — both will be great viewing locations. Friday, July 1, gates at 7 p.m., free, Infinity Park, 4599 East Tennessee Avenue, Glendale, infinityparkatglendale.com/news/glendale-at-the- park-2022-summer-schedule-something-for-everyone. July 2: Four Mile Historic Park’s Independence Day Cele- bration: A fun-filled day of music, crafts, historical re-enactors and live demonstrations. Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $8-$10 (kids 6 and under free), Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street, fourmilepark.org/independence-celebration July 2-3: Shop the Square Fourth of July Celebration: A July 4 celebration for shoppers, with food and drink deals, pop-up chalk artists, live music, family-friendly activities like face painting and a block-wide scavenger hunt. Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3, Larimer Square, Larimer Street between 14th and 15th streets, larimersquare.com. July 2-4: Snowmass Art Festival: A free three-day event show- casing local Colorado and national artists, representing a wide array of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, wood and more. Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, July 3, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Snowmass Village, coloradoevents.org/snowmass-art-festival. July 3: Independence Eve: For over ten years, tens of thousands of people have gathered in Civic Center the night before Independence Day to celebrate country, culture and community, and to experience the sweet sounds of the Colorado Symphony and other local artists, a spectacular light show on the City and Country Building, and a fireworks finale unlike any other show in the country. Sunday, July 3, 4 to 9:30 p.m., Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue. July 4: Independence Day Celebration: Breckenridge comes alive with patriotism, parties and the annual Main Street Parade. It’s a day of celebration that includes athletic competitions, live music, art festivals, family activities and a few of our favorite small-town traditions. Monday, July 4, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Town of Breckenridge, gobreck.com/event/independence-day-celebration. July 4: Loveland July Fourth Festival: Enjoy a Kids Zone Play Area, children’s bike parade around the lake, live music, cornhole, beer garden and fireworks after 9 p.m. Monday, July 4, 3 to 10 p.m., North Lake Park, Taft Avenue and 29th Street, Loveland, free, lovgov. org/services/parks-recreation/events/july-4th-festival. July 4: Rendezvous Run for Independence 5k Run/Walk: A July 4 5K run/walk starting at the Gondola Plaza at Winter Park Resort and winding its way down the beautiful Fraser River Trail, through green forests and open valleys, and through the Town of Winter Park, finishing at the Rendezvous Event Center. Monday, July 4, 9 a.m., $25-$35, Gondola Plaza, 145 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, playwinterpark.com/rendezvous-run-independence. July 4: Winter Park 4th of July: Pack the kids, pack a picnic, and pick your spot to enjoy the evening: You can join a cornhole tournament, throw a bocce ball or jump in the complimentary photo booth. There will be games for all ages to enjoy, a concert by the Fabulous Thunderbirds and a laser show with DJ Jen G. Monday, July 4, 6 to 9 p.m., free, Rendezvous Event Center, 78821 US-40, Winter Park, rendezvouseventcenterco.com/calendar/fourth-of-july. July 8-10: Colorado Black Arts Festival: The Colorado Black Arts Festival proudly presents its 36th annual celebration of AfricanA- merican art and culture, with live music and performances, visual arts, People’s Marketplace, food court, Senior Pavilion and the Satur- day morning Boogaloo Celebration Parade. Friday, July 8, to Sunday, July 10, free, City Park, 17th Avenue and York Street, colbaf.org. July 8-17: Crested Butte Wildflower Festival: An annual ten-day festival offering more than 200 workshops in wildflower expertise each July, be it painting, pollination, photography, culinary arts or leading hikes into the wild beyond in the heart of the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. July 8-17, 716 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte; find the schedule, prices and registration at crestedbuttewild- flowerfestival.org. July 9-10: Alpine ArtAffair: A fine art and fine craft showing in its 48th year, with artists in painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking, metalworks, fiber and mixed media. Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway Park, 78841 U.S. Highway 40, Winter Park, winterparkalpineartaffair.com. July 9: Colorado Brewers Rendezvous: Sample different and unique beers by more than sixty specialty craft brewers from around Colorado. Saturday, July 9, 1 to 5 p.m., $15-$120, Riverside Park, Sackett Avenue and D, E and F streets, Salida, eventbrite.com/e/26th-annual-brewers-rendezvous-2022-tick- ets-314909351347. July 12: Street Food Social Park Hill: New market focusing on tented street-food vendors and small bites. Saturdays, June 11-September 24, 5-9 p.m., free, Oneida Park, 23rd Avenue and Oneida Street, gumpoppresents.com/events/2022/3/29/street- food-social-park-hill. July 14-17: A Taste of France: Denver’s most historic block will be hosting special pop-up continued on page 34 boulderjcc.org/boulderjewishfestival RETURNS ON JUNE 12 PEARL STREET BOULDER 30 WESTWORD Summer Guide 2022 westword.com
