34 W E S T W O R D S u m m e r G u i d e 2 0 2 5 westword.com SUMMER EVENTS JUNE June 4-8: Denver Fringe Festival: More than 200 per- forming arts events ranging from theater and dance to circus, comedy and cabaret will take place throughout the RiNo Art District, Five Points and beyond. Wednes- day, June 4, through Sunday, June 8, event times vary, $20 per show ($95 for a full festival pass). Multiple venues, denverfringe.org. June 5: Drink Red Wear Red: Dress in your best red attire and indulge in endless bites from more than twenty top local restaurants, all-you-can-drink wines and signature cocktails. Thursday, June 5, 7 to 10 p.m., $95 ($120 First Taste ticket grants entry at 6 p.m.; $170 VIP ticket also grants early entry at 6 p.m., plus extra samples across the street at Ironworks, 25 Larimer Street). Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, corestaurant. org. June 5-8: GoPro Mountain Games: During this festival celebrating art, music and adventure sports, professional and amateur athletes will compete in freestyle kayaking, climbing, slacklining, mountain biking and more thrilling competitions. Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, event times vary, free for spectators (registration for athletes and Mountains of Music concert tickets vary). Multiple venues, Vail, mountaingames.com. June 5-8: Samba Queen Colorado: Attend nine dance workshops and live drumming performances during this celebration of Brazilian culture. Thursday, June 5, 6 to 7:15 p.m.; Friday, June 6, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $100 per day ($175 for a full weekend pass). The Spark, 4847 Pearl Street, Boulder, sambaqueencolorado.com. June 6-7: Taste of Louisville: An exciting celebration showcasing local flavors and businesses, a 5k fun run and dog jog, a silent disco dance party on Main Street and more. Friday, June 6, 5 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free (5k tickets $30 per adult and $15 for youth under 18). 901 Main Street, downtown Louisville, louisvillechamber.com. June 6-8: Denver Greek Festival: This 58th annual event will feature Greek food and drink, traditional music and dance performances, vendor booths, cathedral tours and more. Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 8, noon to 5 p.m., $5 (free for children 12 and under). Assumption of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Metropolis Cathedral of Denver, 4610 East Alameda Avenue, thegreekfestival.com. June 6-8: Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: Attend workshops and discover a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils and handcrafted jewelry pieces. Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5 ($8 multi-day pass, free for children 12 and under). Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, pikespeakgemshow.com. June 6-13: Lit Fest: An eight-day celebration of writers and readers featuring workshops, craft seminars, readings, business panels, parties and other events. Friday, June 6, through Friday, June 13, times vary, free and ticketed events. Lighthouse Writers Workshop, 3844 York Street, lighthousewriters.org. June 7: Arvada Powwow — Art and Community Festival: This inaugural event will showcase the vibrant spirit of Indigenous cultures through music, art, food and story- telling. Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., free. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, arvadacenter.org. June 7: Lake Dillon Beer Festival: The town of Dillon’s official start to summer will feature more than 30 Colo- rado craft breweries, food and live music in a gorgeous outdoor setting. Saturday, June 7, 1 to 4 p.m., $48.93. Dillon Amphitheater, 135 West Lodgepole Street, Dillon, dillonamp.com. June 7: Erie Art Festival: Peruse more than seventy makers’ booths at this event featuring food trucks, live music, a bounce house and more family-friendly activ- ities. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Soaring Heights School parking lot, 3280 County Road 5, Erie, members.eriechamber.org. June 7: Jeff Park at Federal Neighborhood Party: A lively street party featuring local vendors, entertainment including a ’90s cover band, an improv show and street performers, plus pet adoptions and more. Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Jefferson Park, 25th Avenue between Federal Boulevard and Eliot Street, jeffparkatfederal.com. June 7-8: Denver Chalk Art Festival: Watch more than 200 professional, amateur and student artists create a vibrant open-air chalk art gallery. Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., free. Golden Triangle Creative District, bordered by Speer Boulevard, Colfax Avenue and Lincoln Street, denverchalk.art. June 7-8: Highlands Art Festival: An outdoor showcase of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more from local fine artists. Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Highlands Masonic Lodge of Den- ver, 3550 Federal Boulevard, coloradoartshows.com. June 7-8: Fiesta Na Naman: This thirtieth annual Filipino festival will spotlight traditional cuisine, cultural per- formances, local vendors and more. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free. Filipino-America Community, 1900 Harlan Street, Edgewater, colorado-filipinos.org. June 8: Boulder Jewish Festival: Celebrate Jewish culture at this thirtieth annual event featuring local art, food, activities and music. Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Pearl Street Mall between 13th and 14th streets, Boulder, boulderjcc.org. June 8: VegFest Colorado: A celebration of plant-based living featuring food and drink vendors, artisan markers, animal sanctuaries and nonprofits, plus live music and talks from vegan chefs. Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 one-day ticket ($44 VIP, free for children 12 and under), $18 season pass, which includes entry to an additional VegFest event on September 28 ($85 VIP). Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad and Turnhalle Building, 1000 Larimer Street, vegfestco.com. June 8: Rosé Party: Dress in pink or white for this elegant evening of rosé, white, orange and sparkling wine samples paired with delicious passed bites. Sunday, June 8, noon to 3 p.m., $110-$140. Guard and Grace, 1801 California Street, guardandgrace.com. June 8: Colorado Concours d’Elegance and Exotic Sports Car Show: Meet fellow car enthusiasts at this 42nd annual event, which will showcase more than 300 prized automobiles. Sunday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $9-$10 (free admission for children 12 and under). Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, abilityconnectioncolorado.org. June 12: Top Taco: A flavorful fiesta with over sixty restaurants presenting unlimited gourmet tacos, plus tequila and mezcal samples, live music and lucha libre wrestling. Thursday, June 12, 7 to 10 p.m., $89 ($119 First Taste ticket and $169 VIP pass both grant entry at 6 p.m.). Westminster City Park, 10455 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, denver.toptaco.com. June 12-15: Parker Days: This 49th annual fair will feature live music on four stages, carnival rides and games, food and drink, hundreds of vendor booths and more family fun. Carnival only: Thursday, June 12, 1 to 10:30 p.m., and Friday, June 13, 1 to 4 p.m., $40-$45 unlimited rides wristband ($95 four-day unlimited rides pass). Carnival and festival: Friday, June 13, 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., free admission. Downtown Parker, 19751 East Mainstreet, Parker, parkerdaysfestival.com. June 13-14: Vail Craft Beer Classic: Sip craft beers, seltzers and ciders from thirty Colorado breweries during this tasting event, which will also feature food trucks and live music. Friday, June 13, 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 14, 2 to 5 p.m., $59 ($79 passes grant access thirty minutes before general admission). Solaris Plaza, 141 East Meadow Drive, Vail, vailcraftbeerclassic. com. June 14: Global Fest: This Aurora celebration brings to- gether multicultural performances, international cuisine, an immersive parade of nations, a vibrant marketplace and more. Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, auroragov.org. June 14: Summer 1940s Ball: Get dressed up for a night of swing dancing among World War II-era planes, vehicles and re-enactors, with tunes paying tribute to Frank Sinatra. Saturday, June 14, 5:45 p.m. to midnight, $95 ($310 VIP tickets). Boulder Airport, 3393 Airport Road, Boulder, 1940sball.org. June 14: Duel Day Fitness Race: During this inaugural downtown road race, participating athletes will map their own routes to three gyms, where they will take on designated workout challenges. Saturday, June 14, 8 to 11 a.m., $35-$50 ($75 three-person team package). McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee Street, mcgregorsquare. com. June 14: Snowmass Rendezvous: Bottomless beer, wine and spirit tastings, outdoor gear activations, lawn games, live music and more. Saturday, June 14, 2 to 6 p.m., $40-$45. Multiple venues, Snowmass Village, snowmassrendezvous.com. June 14-15: Colorado Power Days: Ride an authentic, coal-burning steam locomotive during Colorado Railroad Heritage Week. Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $14 ($7 for youth ages 2 to 17). Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 West 44th Avenue, Golden, coloradorailroadmuseum.org. June 15: Devereux Polo Cup: Wear your derby dresses and cowboy boots to this thrilling polo match featuring complimentary food and drinks plus live music in the Glenwood Springs region. Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Stout Ranch, Baldy Creek Road, New Castle, stoutranch.com. June 15: Juneteenth Music Festival: One of the nation’s largest and longest-running Juneteenth festivals, with a parade, more than 100 vendors and performances including a concert from this year’s headliner, Juvenile. Sunday, June 15, noon to 8 p.m., free ($15 VIP ticket). Five Points, 27th and Welton streets, juneteenthmusic- festival.com. June 16-18: GlobalMindED Conference: Global leaders in various disciplines will connect students with mentors and career opportunities during this event that includes more than ninety presentations. First Gen Leadership Program: Monday, June 16, 8:15 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Conference: Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.; $350 one-day admission ($700 two-day conference pass, $400 for students). Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Place, globalminded.org. June 19: Flowers and Cocktails/1340 Penn After Hours: This Molly Brown House Museum series will explore flowers popular in Margaret “Molly” Brown’s time and provide supplies to create your own flower arrange- ment; signature cocktail/mocktail and snacks included. Thursday, June 19, 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m., $25-$30, 1340 Pennsylvania Street, mollybrown.org. June 20: Colorado Companies to Watch Awards Gala: This 17th annual awards ceremony will honor Colora- do’s top business leaders, rising stars and government influencers. Friday, June 20, 5:30 to 9 p.m., $180- $225 ($1,495-$1,875 for a table of ten). Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Boulevard, coloradocompaniestowatch.org. June 20-22: SolDance Festival: SolDance is a three-day underground music, arts and camping festival in the San Luis Valley that celebrates the summer solstice through live performances, art installations, wellness workshops, vendors and more. Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22; exact location provided with ticket purchase, soldancefestival.com. June 20-22: Stanley Marketplace Indoor Sidewalk Sale: Score deals, discover unexpected finds and shop your favorite local spots without breaking a sweat. Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admis- sion. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, stanleymarketplace.com. June 20-22: Strawberry Days: One of Colorado’s oldest festivals, this 128th annual event will bring together free strawberries and ice cream, live music, an arts and crafts fair, a colorful parade and more family fun. Friday, June 20, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free. Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs, glenwoodchamber.com. June 21: Longmont Juneteenth: A vibrant celebration of culture and freedom featuring delicious food, captivating live entertainment, special guests and more. Saturday, June 21, 3 to 6:30 p.m., free. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, longmontjune- teenth.com. June 21: Jack Paul Pickleball Open: This inaugural pickleball tournament will involve spirited play, cama- raderie and support for pediatric cancer awareness. Saturday, June 21, 8 to 11 a.m., $65 ($130 doubles registration). Mile Hi Pickleball, 3700 Havana Street, ithasbeenapleasure.com. June 21: Neurodiversity Resource Fair: Discover resources from providers, nonprofits and educators at this third annual event featuring food trucks and ice cream, an inflatable obstacle course, balloon animals and more family fun. Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Accelerated Schools, 2160 South Cook Street, guidingbrightminds.com. June 21: Reds, Whites and Brews: A mountain town festival featuring unlimited wine and craft beer tastings, live music, vendors and food. continued on page 36
