36 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 Saturday, June 21, noon to 5 p.m., $50 ($100 VIP ticket grants entry at 11:45 a.m.). Yampa Street be- tween 10th and 12th streets, downtown Steamboat Springs, redswhitesandbrews.net. June 21-22: Cherry Blossom Festival: Celebrate Japanese heritage and culture at this 51st annual event featuring live entertainment, food and drink, a marketplace and informative demonstrations. Sat- urday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Sakura Square, 1950 Larimer Street, cherryblossomdenver.org. June 25: Bike to Work Day: Join thousands in reducing traffic and improving air quality by biking around town and to participating stations during this annual Denver event. Wednesday, June 25, free. Denver metro, drcog.org. June 27-29: Breckenridge Agave Festival: Indulge in premium tequilas and mezcals, Mexican culinary delights, live music and cultural performances. Don Julio agave pairing dinner: Friday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.; Grand Tasting: Saturday, June 28, 2 to 6 p.m. (VIP 12:30 to 6 p.m.); Sunday brunch: Sunday, June 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $87.35 ($230.91 VIP grand tasting ticket, $374.49 all-access pass). Multiple venues, Breckenridge, rockymountainevents.com. June 28: Ridgefest: A full day of live music, food trucks and drinks, yard games including a cornhole tournament, vendors, children’s activities and more. Saturday, June 28, 2 to 8 p.m., free. Anderson Park, 4355 Field Street, Wheat Ridge, wearelocalworks.org. June 28: Denver Dog Fair: Adopt a rescue, see agility and herding demos, get smooched at the puppy kissing booth, browse vendors and more at this event for people and pets. Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $20 ($5 dog ticket). National Western Com- plex, 4655 Humboldt Street, denverdogfair.com. June 28: Lafayette Old Town Garden Tour: Get inspired on this self-guided tour of homegrown, water-wise gardens throughout Lafayette’s historic center. Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $15 (free admission for kids under 12). Festival Plaza, 311 South Public Road, Lafayette, lafayetteoldtown- gardentour.org. June 28-29: Mile High Global Bazaar: Immerse yourself in artisanal crafts, mouthwatering cuisines and traditions from around the world. Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 12 to 6 p.m., free. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation. com. June 28-29: Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration: A juried festival showcasing up to 65 fine artists with a focus on Western, mountain living and rustic themes. Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Evergreen North Shopping Center, 3719 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, coloradoartshows.com. PRIDE EVENTS June 6: Queer Circus: A cabaret-style show starring local LGBTQ+ comedians, dancers, poets, musicians and other entertainers, followed by a dance party. Friday, June 6, 7 to 10:30 p.m., $25. Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Avenue, Boulder, rmequality.org. June 7: Longmont Pride Festival: Expect art vendors, interactive games and performances by drag queen Jessica L’Whor, queer-owned entertainment company Elevated Circus, eclectic indie-rock band TransRomantics and more. Saturday, June 7, 3:30 to 8 p.m., free ($10-$15 for Rainbow Disco afterparty tickets). Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, rmequality.org. June 12: Pride in Place: A Colorado Country Concert: Talented musicians in the local LGBTQ+ community will perform a free concert featuring bluegrass and alt-country tunes. Thursday, June 12, 7:30 p.m., free. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, arvadacenter.org. June 12: Rooftop Pride Party: A rooftop celebration for those over the age of fifty, featuring a dance class, bingo, karaoke, prizes, music and more. Thursday, June 12, 3:30 to 7 p.m., free. The Center on Colfax, 1301 East Colfax Avenue, lgbtqcolorado.org. June 9-15: Breck Pride: Event highlights include drag queen bingo and trivia, gay pop icon karaoke and concerts headlined by Jordy and May Be Fern, plus outdoor activities including guided yoga and a group mountain bike ride. Monday, June 9, through Sunday, June 15, event times vary, free and ticketed activities. Multiple venues, Breckenridge, gobreck.com. June 15: Boulder PrideFest: This family-friendly event will feature giveaways, activities and performances ranging from drag and comedy to music, adult cheer- leading and more. Sunday, June 15, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Central Park, 1236 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, rmequality.org. June 15: Electric Queen: Boogie down to the grooviest Boulder Pride after-party, a 1970s-themed night featuring dazzling costumes and the museum’s latest exhibit, Bending the Arc, which explores fifty years of local LGBTQ+ rights. Sunday, June 15, 5 to 9 p.m., $5-$10. Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder, museumofboulder.org. June 15: Queers Through the Years: A drag and bur- lesque show where queer performers will celebrate their birth decades with era-inspired acts and generational gay trivia. Sunday, June 15, 7 to 9 p.m., $20-$45 ($75 two-person ticket). Sexploratorium, 1800 South Broadway, sexploratoriumdenver.com. June 15: Leather and Lace: A harmonious show highlighting unapologetic authenticity, presented by the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and Denver Feminist Chorus. Sunday, June 15, 3 p.m., $35-$46. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, arvadacenter.org. June 21: Paws With Pride: Hosted by queer-owned Sploot Veterinary Care, this second annual event will feature a doggy drag show, pet portraits, giveaways and more. Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5 suggested donation benefiting Canine Partners of the Rockies. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation.com. June 27: Vegan Pride Party: Sample plant-based bites from queer- and ally-owned pop-up concepts at a local craft brewery. Friday, June 27, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission. Ratio Beerworks Overland, 2030 South Cherokee Street, vegfestco.com. June 28-29: Denver PrideFest: The weekend kicks off with the Pride 5K on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 a.m., followed by the two-day Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park. On Sunday, June 29, at 9:30 a.m., the Vizzy Denver Pride Parade (held on East 17th Avenue because of ongoing construction on Colfax) will add to the celebration. Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. Summer Events continued from page 34 continued on page 38
