EVENTS Tourism Edition Brace yourself! Summer is here and it’s ready to party. Peruse the events below for your summer-of-fun checklist! Courtesy of Deborah Lastowka. LIVE MUSIC FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Levitt Pavilion is quickly becoming the darling of Denver’s live music scene. Round up your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, and kick back for a night of eclectic music performances. WHEN: Various dates through early October WHERE: Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W Florida Ave. CITY PARK JAZZ Jazz in the park is back! Enjoy live music, sunsets, food trucks, adorable dogs, and a sense of community at this beloved city event. WHEN: Sundays through August 7, 6 – 8 p.m. WHERE: City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK Free family-friendly outdoor concerts in Wheat Ridge. WHEN: Wednesdays through August 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m. WHERE: Anderson Park Pavilion, 4355 Field St. B-SIDE MUSIC FRIDAYS Experience intimate musical performances while enjoying craft beverages and sweeping views from one of Denver’s sweetest rooftops. WHEN: Fridays in July & August; doors 6:30 / show 7 p.m. WHERE: MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. COST: Tickets start at $25 INFO: mcadenver.org RIVERFRONT PARK SUMMER SESSIONS Check out Denver’s newest music series, which also features food, drink, and art. WHEN: July 21 and August 18, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: 19th Street Bridge, S. Platte River Dr. COST: Free INFO: riverfrontparkevents.com THE UNDERGROUND MUSIC SHOWCASE (UMS) Discover your new favorite band at this 3-day “mess” of a festival. One of Denver’s best weekends – hands down. WHEN: July 29 – July 31 WHERE: Various venues along Broadway/South Broadway COST: Tickets start at $50 INFO: undergroundmusicshowcase.com LAKEWOOD FARMERS MARKET, Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., through September 24. ARVADA FARMERS MARKET, 5700 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Sundays, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., through September 25. HIGHLANDS FARMERS MARKET, Lowell Blvd. & W. 32nd Ave. Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., through October 16. SOUTH PEARL STREET FARMERS MARKET, South Pearl St. between E. Iowa Ave. & E. Arkansas Ave. Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., through November 13. COST: Free, donations accepted INFO: cityparkjazz.org VISIT 5280COMEDY.COM FOR AN ONGOING LIST OF FREE/LOW-COST COMEDY SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS. FARMERS MARKETS COST: Free INFO: rootedinfun.com HEAD TO A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET FOR FRESH PRODUCE AND UNIQUE WARES. GOLDEN FARMERS MARKET, 1019 10th St. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., through October 8. CITY PARK FARMERS MARKET, City Park Esplanade Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., through October 29. CHERRY CREEK FARMERS MARKET, 3000 E 1st Ave. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., through September 28 and Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., through November 5. UNIVERSITY HILLS FARMERS MARKET, 5505 W. 20th Ave. Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., through October 29. COST: Free INFO: levittdenver.org WHEN: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ART FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The Santa Fe Arts District comes alive every Friday night, offering a great opportunity to contemplate art and to people watch. COST: Free WHERE: The bulk of the galleries is along Santa Fe Drive, between 5th and 11th Aves. INFO: denversartdistrict.org COMEDY 12 DENVER VOICE July 2022
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