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Thursday, July 2
music
Aphrodesia & Roots and Fire — With Nuby Dan and Selasee and the Fafa Family. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399, www.foxtheatre.com.
Arthur Lee Land. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Big Organ Trio. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Dois — Jazz Quartet. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-5858.
Downtown Boulder’s Noon Tunes — Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS. 1300 Pearl St., Boulder, www.boulderdowntown.com.
Ginga. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Jeff & Vida Band. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Live Jazz — With George Nelson. Carelli’s of Boulder, 645 30th St., Boulder, 303-938-9300, www.carellis.com.
Mark Diamond and Andy Weyl. Q’s at Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Mohney & Groovemachine. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Open Bluegrass Pick. The Rock Inn, 1675 Hwy. 66, Estes Park, 970-586-4116.
Riverbend. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Rhythm All Stars. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Rhythm on the Rails Summer Concert Series — With Glass Ceiling. Whistlestop Park, Diagonal Highway 119 and Niwot Road, Niwot, 303-449-3137.
Son Tres — Salsa. Trattoria on Pearl, 1430 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-544-008.
events
Argentine Tango. Pearl Street Studio, 2126 Pearl St., Boulder, www.tangocolorado.org.
Avery Tasting Room — Open 3-8 p.m. for tours and tasting. Avery Brewing Co., 5757 Arapahoe Ave., Unit B1, Boulder, www.averybrewing.com.
Beginning Hawaiian Hula Class. Community Dance Collective, 2020 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-9772.
Boulder Public Library Film Program — Swanee River. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3197.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival — Hamlet. Mary Rippon and University theatres, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-0554, www.coloradoshakes.org.
Dance Home. The Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-499-9357.
Hawaiian Hula Classes. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-9772.
Ignite Boulder 5 — With The Autumn Film and Fellow Citizens. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030, www.igniteboulder.com.
Twisted Pine Brewing and Tap Room — Open 3-8 p.m. Twisted Pine Tap Room, 3201 Walnut St. #A, Boulder, 303-786-9270.
Yoga: The Intimate Weave — With Paul Russell. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-890-8880.
Friday, July 3
music
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra — From Sea to Shining Sea. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org.
Chris Kroeger. Q’s at Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Disco Inferno — Tribute to Michael Jackson dance night. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
DJ Bryan Base. The Foundry, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-1803.
Cara Cantarella — Early Show. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Fat Rabbit. Twisted Pine Brewing Company, 3201 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-786-9270.
Friday Afternoon Club Rockin’ the Gardens Concert Series — Rebecca Folsom. Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3850.
Hallie Packard — With Dechen Hawk and Lesley Kernochan. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Hotbox — Electronic music. Dark Horse, 2922 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-8162.
Hotfoot. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Janine Gastineau. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Jockamo. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
John Beacher. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Kailin Yong Peace Project Concert. Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Michael Vasicek. Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 575 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-926-4411.
Sambadende. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Smooth Money Gesture. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-5858.
Springdale Quartet. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Tempa and The Tantrums. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
The Tom Gershwin Trio. Q’s at Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Wilco — With Okkervil River. Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Zepparella. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
events
Boulder Weekly Film Series — Dark Side of the Rainbow. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival — Hamlet. Mary Rippon and University theatres, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-0554, www.coloradoshakes.org.
Fisher Chevrolet-Honda Community Blood Drive. Bonfils’ Mobile Bus, 6025 Arapahoe, Boulder, 303-443-0530 ext. 227.
Saturday, July 4
music
Blues Traveler & Lewis Black — With Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, 720-865-2494.
David Booker. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
DJ Bryan Base. The Foundry, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-1803.
Fourth of July Twang Fest Barbeque & Concert — With Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams, Jeff and Vida Band and Finders and Youngberg. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461.
Highwater. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-5858.
July 4th Sesquicentennial Stroll Bluegrass Concert — Featuring Boulder Acoustic Society and the Blue Canyon Boys. Central Park Boulder Band Shell, 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, www.boulder150.com.
Let’s Get Digital Presents The 4th of July — With CaPLEM, Hi_Def & Kamino. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Lionel Young Band. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Open Bluegrass Pick. Southern Sun Pub and Brewery, 627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-543-0886.
Peak to Peak Music Festival — With Chicago Afrobeat Project, Elephant Revival, Mountain Standard Time, Smooth Money Gesture, among others. Jeff Guercio Memorial Ballfield, 151 East St., Nederland, www.peaktopeakmusicfest.com.
Ray Charles Tribute — With George Nelson. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Shady Grove Picnic Series — With John Common and Aaron Espe. Four Mile HIstoric Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Stereofidelics. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Twenty Ninth Street Live! Summer Concert Series — With Girls on Top! Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 29th Street and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, 303-444-0722.
Tyler Grant — Bluegrass. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
events
Afternoon Tea. Jill’s Restaurant at St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Boulder County Farmers’ Market. 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, 303-545-2047.
Boulder Outdoor Theater presents “Stand up for Freedom” — Free outdoor movie and arts festival featuring Kymatica. Lotus Park, 900 28th Street and Aurora Avenue, Boulder, www.boulderoutdoortheater.com.
Boulder Sesquicentennial Stroll Celebration “Welcome Ceremony.” Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Eric Candee — July art show opening. SmithKlein Gallery, 1116 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-7200, www.smithklein.com.
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, 888-575-3884.
Psychic Faire. Lighthouse Bookstore, 300 Center Dr., Superior, 303-494-2544.
Twisted Pine Brewing and Tap Room — Open 12-6 p.m. Twisted Pine Tap Room, 3201 Walnut St. #A, Boulder, 303-786-9270, www.twistedpinebrewery.com.
Sunday, July 5
music
Ben Treffer. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-5858.
Chris Kroger. Renaissance Hotel, 500 Flatiron Blvd., Broomfield, 303-464-8400.
David Williams and Deco Django. Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-3776.
Wisebird. Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery, 1535 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-546-0886.
Glovetrucker. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Heidi & The Rhythm Rollers. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Highwater. Vine Street Pub, 1700 Vine St., Boulder, 303-388-2337.
Irish Session. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Jazz Jam — With Mark Diamond. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Jazz Night — with Supercollider. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Open Mic — Hosted by Hotfoot. Avery Brewing Company, 5763 Arapahoe Ave., Unit E, Boulder, 303-440-4324.
The Samples — With Rob Drabkin. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Steve Quiry. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Symphony On The Rocks — Colorado Symphony Orchestra with Scott O'Neil. Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, 720-865-2494.
events
Free Open House. Boulder Shambhala Center, 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-444-0190.
Hawaiian Hula Workshop. Boulder Ballet Studio at the Dairy, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-9772.
Naropa Community Market. Naropa Arapahoe Campus, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-4747.
Monday, July 6
music
Acoustic Plug-In. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Highwater. Southern Sun, 627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-543-0886.
The Heavy Cats. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Indigo Girls. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Open Mic. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
events
Boulder Public Library Film Program — The Magic Christian. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3197.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival — Classics 101: Much Ado About Nothing. Boulder Public Library,
1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-492-0554, www.coloradoshakes.org.
Flamenco Dance Technique. Kakes Studios
2115 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-786-7050, www.flamenco-boulder.com.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Getting Started with WordPress. Boulder Digital Arts, 2510 47th St., Boulder, 303-875-0276.
“So, You’re a Poet.” — Janet Hamill, Maureen Owen and Jeffrey Robinson. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Twisted Pine Brewing and Tap Room — Open 3-8 p.m. Twisted Pine Tap Room, 3201 Walnut St. #A, Boulder, 303-786-9270, www.twistedpinebrewery.com.
Tuesday, July 7
music
The Additives — With Paul Lee. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Blues Jam — With Dan Treanor. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Blues Night. Stage Stop, 60 Main St., Rollinsville, 303-258-3270.
Breakin’ and Eggs — All Breaks night. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Clusterpluck — Open jam. George’s Food & Drink, 2028 14th St., Boulder, 303-998-9350.
DJ Petey. The Foundry, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-1803.
The Greencards — With Boulder Acoustic Society. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 303-464-5835.
Hazel Miller. Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, 303-438-6600.
KARA. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Moment. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-5858.
Open Mic — With Danny Shafer. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Open Mic. Sports Station, 409 N. Railroad Dr., Loveland, 970-461-2735.
Vocal Journeys. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
events
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Location available upon registration, Boulder, 1-800-373-8671.
Drinking Liberally. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Film on the Rocks — Jaws with The Rouge. Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, 720-865-2494.
Folkdancing on the Plaza — With Postoley Dance Ensemble. Farmers’ Market Plaza, 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, 303-499-6363.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. Harpo’s Sports Bar, 2860 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-444-9464.
Getting Started with Final Cut Pro. Boulder Digital Arts, 2510 47th St., Boulder, 303-875-0276.
IncuNet and Prosper for Entrepreneurs. Brewing Market, 1520 S. Hover, Longmont, 303-332-8019.
Rhythm Sanctuary. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-618-0401, www.rhythmsanctuary.com.
Rocky Mountain Christian Church Community Blood Drive. 9447 Niwot Rd., Niwot, 303-363-2300, www.bonfils.org.
Teen Poetry Writing Workshop — With Stephanie Walker. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074.
Twisted Pine Brewing and Tap Room — Open 3-8 p.m. Twisted Pine Tap Room, 3201 Walnut St. #A, Boulder, 303-786-9270, www.twistedpinebrewery.com.
Yoga: The Intimate Weave — With Paul Russel. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-890-8880.
Wednesday, July 8
music
Big Smith. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Boulder Fringe Crabaret. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Dexter Payne — Brazilian jazz. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Karaoke Night — Starring Tom Kim. Juanita’s, 1043 Pearl St, Boulder, 303-449-5273.
Katey Laurel and the Nick O'Connor Band. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Mark Diamond and Andy Weyl. Q’s at Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4344.
Mark Gilligan & The Screaming Macsweeneys. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Pete & Joan Wernick. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 303-464-5509.
Rockin’ Out MS — With Mark Gilligan and the Screaming Macsweeneys and the Linda & Jessica Storey Band. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Roots and Fire. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-440-5858.
Tower of Power — with Juno What?! Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Matt Flaherty Trio. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Weekly Jazz Jam. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
events
Avery Tasting Room — Open 3-8 p.m. for tours and tasting. Avery Brewing Co., 5757 Arapahoe Ave., Unit B1, Boulder, www.averybrewing.com.
Beginning to Intermediate Modern Dance Class — With Helander Dance. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-589-2048.
The Case for Local: Natural Construction Materials and Craft. Boulder Meadows Community Room, 4500 19th St., Boulder 303-494-1521.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival — Director Presentaton: To Kill a Mockingbird with Jane Page. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-492-0554, www.coloradoshakes.org.
Flamenco — Palmas and Compas. Kakes Studios
2115 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-786 7050, www.flamenco-boulder.com.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. Scotch Corner Pub, 1800 Broadway, 303-545-2000.
Getting Started with InDesign. Boulder Digital Arts, 2510 47th St., Boulder, 303-875-0276.
Grief Support Group. Unity of Boulder Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, 303-442-1411.
Just Sit. Boulder Shambhala Center, 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-444-0190.
Law of Attraction Group. Call for location, Boulder, 303-939-8832.
Magical Mystical Muse Experience –– For dancers and musicians. Mandala Community Center, 2516 Broadway, Boulder, www.rhythmharvest.org.
Open Mic Readings. Burnt Toast, 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303-440-5200.
Silent Film Series — Bardelys the Magnificent. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-3282.
Swing Dancing — With Gerry Stephenson. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
The Psychology of Symptoms — Alternative health course with Douglas Brady and Teresa Bradford. 2000 Joslyn Pl., Boulder, 303-648-1110.
Twisted Pine Brewing and Tap Room — Open 3-8 p.m. Twisted Pine Tap Room, 3201 Walnut St. #A, Boulder, 303-786-9270, www.twistedpinebrewery.com.
Young Adult Grief Group — For ages 18-24. Hospice Care of Boulder and Broomfield, 1585 Patton Ave., Boulder, 303-604-5300.
Independence Day Calendar
July 4
Arvada
Patriotic Concert and Fireworks — Head to Arvada for a two-day holiday weekend celebration. On Friday, July 3, the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts presents the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra performing Sea to Shining Sea at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 for adults and $1 for kids. On the Fourth, the festivities continue at 3 p.m. at the Lutz/Stengler Sports Complex (Ralston Road and Oak Street). The event named, “Hot Times, Kool Cars” features a classic car show by KOOL 105, a Marine military display, a kid’s park, live music, food concessions and a fireworks display. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. accompanied by a simulcast collection of oldies music from KOOL 105. For more information call 720-898-7400 or visit www.arvadafestivals.com.
Boulder
July 4th Sesquicentennial Stroll — The Independence Day stroll is part of Boulder’s 150th birthday party. The all-day event, organized by the Boulder 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration committee, travels to several historic landmarks around town.
Festivities start at 1 a.m. at Chautauqua Auditorium and conclude at Ralphie’s Independence Day blast at Folsom Field. Participants who complete the entire stroll and get their maps stamped at each stop will receive a commemorative award in recognition of the Sesquicentennial. The stroll winds through Columbia Cemetery, the Boulder History Museum, the CU Heritage Center, the Central Park Band Shell, the Municipal Building Plaza and Folsom Field with special events at each site. Boulder Acoustic Society and Blue Canyon Boys perform a free bluegrass concert at the Band Shell at 2 p.m. For a full schedule of events please visit www.boulder150.com.
Parenting Place’s 4th of July Children’s Parade — Come decorate your bike, wagon or stroller for a march around Boulder Creek.
The decorating begins at 2 p.m. and the parade begins at 2:30 p.m. Meet at the south side of 13th and Canyon streets by the Boulder Bandshell. Festivities include fresh watermelon and live tunes. The event is in partnership with Boulder’s July 4th Sesquicentennial Stroll. For more information call 303-449-0177 or visit www.boulderparenting.org.
Ralphie’s Indepence Day Blast — This year the fireworks display and celebration at Folsom Field features a special tribute to Boulder’s 150th birthday. The gates open at 7:45 p.m. and the festivities begin at 8 p.m. Live music will be provided by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, entertainment by the City Open Space and Mountain Parks sing-along and the Skip-Its jump rope team.
Fireworks will top off the evening at 9:30 p.m. Avoid the traffic this year with free rides on the HOP and BUFF buses, available from downtown and the Twenty Ninth Street Mall to the stadium. This is a free community event, but donations will be accepted at the gate to keep the tradition going.
Stand up for Freedom — The Boulder Outdoor Theater kicks off this weekend with a free outdoor movie and arts festival. This Saturday at 7 p.m. is the Boulder premier of Kymatica, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009. Artists who would like to show their artwork on a 25-foot screen and other types of presentations will be shown throughout the event. The venue is located at Lotus Park (900 28th Street and Aurora Avenue) across from the CU events center. For more information visit www.boulderoutdoortheater.com.
Broomfield
Fourth of July Great American Picnic — Bring the family to the Broomfield County Commons Park (13th Street and Sheridan Boulevard) for fireworks, family entertainment, pony rides, face painting and inflatables for the kids. Start the evening at 5:30 p.m. with the 3nd Annual Great American Picnic Bicycle Parade and a free concert featuring the 17th Avenue Allstars. The Nacho Men perform at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk. For more information, call 303-464-5530 or visit www.broomfield.org/recreation/special/fourthofjuly.shtml.
Denver
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at Four Mile Historic Park — Bring the whole family for a step back in time at the Four Mile Historic Park (715 S. Forest St.). The Independence party includes visits from Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Uncle Sam, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a performance by the Denver Concert Band. The First Colorado Volunteer Infantry will demonstate a drill and mountain men and Native Americans will tell stories. Enjoy traditional food and refreshments, music, games, children’s crafts and horse-drawn wagon rides. Tour Denver’s oldest standing structure, the Four Mile House musuem.
Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for students and seniors and free for children under 5. For more information call 720-865-0804 or visit www.FourMilePark.org.
The 2nd Annual July 4th East Colfax Super Fresh Block Party & Colfax Photosafari 2009 Opening Celebration — On the 4th of July from 6-10 p.m., Neopolitan Arts Gallery (3107 E. Colfax Avenue) will open the Colfax Photosafari 2009: A Visual Journey art exhibit.
The exhibit features photgraphs that capture life and culture of Colfax Avenue. The exhibit is part of the East Colfax Super Fresh Block Party. On the same block as the art gallery, you can bring your own T-shirt to be screenprinted, participate in a cupcake eating contest, witness live painting, ogle a fashion show featuring the Denver Roller Dolls, ride your bike in the XROCKSTHESPOT.COM Freedom Edition Loops Bike Ride, watch bands, browse the DIY market set up in the parking lot, or just drink beer/wine and watch fireworks. For more information, call 303-362-0199.
Fireworks at INVESCO Field — The Denver Outlaws professional lacrosse team keeps the INVESCO Field Fourth of July tradition alive with the best Independence Day show in the city. Watch the Outlaws face off against the Boston Cannons and then stick around for a great fireworks display after the match. The match starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29, and also serve as a day pass to Elitch Gardens. Regular priced tickets start at $15. To purchase tickets, call 303-OUTLAWS or visit www.denveroutlaws.com.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks — See the Colorodo Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field (2001 Blake St.). The game starts at 6:10 p.m. A fireworks show follows the game. Tickets are available in advance online at www.coloradorockies.com, or by calling 1-800-388-ROCK.
Erie
July 3rd Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravanganza — Fireworks will be shot off at the Denver Colorado National Golf Club on Friday, July 3. The field opens to the public at 5 p.m. Enjoy good music, food and giant inflatable playland for kids. For more information call 303-665-2732, or visit www.coloradonationalgolfclub.com.
Firecracker 4K — Erie will also be holding the annual 4K run/walk. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers Street). Each 4K participant will receive a T-shirt and goody bag, post-race snacks and entry in the prize raffle. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finisher and the top three male and female runners in each age division. To register go to www.erieco.gov. For more information call 303-926-2793.
Estes Park
Fourth of July Celebration — The annual community event includes a pancake breakfast, a classic car show and an Arabian Sport Horse Championship. The Village Band Patriotic Concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Performance Park Amphitheater (417 W. Elkhorn Ave.). At 9:30 p.m. witness one of Colorado’s most brilliant fireworks displays over Lake Estes. For more information call 970-577-9900 or visit www.EstesParkCVB.com.
Gold Hill
Fourth of July Twang Fest Barbeque & Concert — To get out of the city for the holiday head to Gold Hill. This remote mountain town is only a 10-mile drive from Boulder. Gold Hill Inn is hosting a down-home Independence Day celebration with musical acts Halden Wofford and The Hi Beams, Jeff and Vida Band and Finders and Youngberg. The annual Fourth of July Twang Fest features Chris’ famous marinated grilled chicken. The event is from noon to 5 p.m., $15 for music and an additional $12 for food. Half price for kids under 12. For more information visit www.goldhillinn.com.
Jamestown
4th of July Celebration — Nearby Jamestown has a full host of exciting Independence Day activities, beginning with a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be accompanied by live, local music.The annual parade will take place through downtown at noon followed by a potluck dessert buffet and the wedding of Chris and Lulu. The rest of the afternoon will be a “Party in the Park” — kids’ games, live music, pie and cake contests, wood-splitting contest, raffles and plenty of food and drinks. Live music includes Catapult, The Swamp Koolers and Folk Yeah! Raffle proceeds will benefit the Jamestown Volunteer Fire and EMS Departments. Fireworks will commence at 9 p.m. For more information, call 303-442-5847.
Longmont
4th of July Celebration — A full day of Independence Day events begins at noon in Thompson Park (4th and Bross streets) with a patriotic concert by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks will shoot off at sundown from the Boulder County Fairgrounds (9595 Nelson Rd.). For more information call 303-651-8437 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us.
Louisville
Fireworks at Coal Creek Golf Course — The city of Louisville lights up the sky over Coal Creek Golf Course (585 West Dillon Rd.). Free shuttle bus service provided from 6-11 p.m. Eat dinner at the Red, White and Blue food court and enjoy live music from the Crystal Swing Band. Fireworks show is at 9:15 p.m. Call 303-666-8747 or visit www.ci.louisville.co.us for more information.
Freedom Scramble at the Creek — Join in the annual benefit golf tournament to support the community fireworks show. Breakfast donated by Hole in One Bagels, lunch donated by the Huckleberry, and drinks donated by Superior Liquor, Eldorado Springs, and Albertsons. To register call 303-588-9432 or visit www.louisvilleco.gov.
Picnic in Community Park — Independence Day festivities at Louisville Community Park (955 Bella Vista Dr.) include free brats and hotdogs provided by City Council (served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), bocce and horseshoe tournaments, craft booths and live music by the Boulder Concert Band and Pick Up Sticks. For more information, call 303-588-9432 or visit www.louisvilleco.gov.
Nederland
First Annual Peak to Peak Music Festival — A parade and fireworks have long been a tradition in Nederland. This year the celebration has been expanded into a festival with a full music lineup and a pub crawl. The parade, which is free to the public, starts at 11 a.m. at the Jeff Guercio Memorial Ballfield (151 East Street). Gates open for the festival at 12:30 p.m. and the music starts at 1 p.m. with the Chicago Afrobeat Project. Other perfomers include Elephant Revival, Smooth Money Gesture, Motorhome, Mountain Standard Time and Zepparella. At dusk there is a fireworks display launched above Barker Reservoir. Music continues in town at Whistler’s Cafe, First Street Pub and Grill and several other local venues. The adult day pass or night pass alone is $15, the adult day and night pass is $25 and kids under 12 are free. For more information visit www.peaktopeakmusicfest.com.
4th of July Fireworks — Since 1972, Nederland has been shooting off fantastic fireworks for the 4th of July. This year the Nederland Area Chamber of Commerce and The Flash Foundation have teamed up to save the tradition through extensive fund-raising efforts.
The event is free to the public. Gates open at the Jeff Guercio Memorial Ballfield (151 East St.) at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks begin at dusk or about 9 p.m. To donate to the Nederland fireworks fund please visit www.nederlandchamber.org.
Superior
4th of July Festival (Parade and Pancake Breakfast) — Superior celebrates the country’s birthday with the annual 4th of July Parade and Pancake Breakfast. The parade winds through neighborhoods and highlights the community with fun floats, a bicycle brigade, and lots of toys and candy for the kids, and culminates with a delicious pancake breakfast for all residents and guests at Community Park (Community Park Drive and Coalton Road). Live music provided by Sugar Daddy. The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information call 303-499-3675 or visit www.townofsuperior.com.
Superior Downhill Mile — The Fastest Street Mile in the United States — The race starts at 7 a.m. at Rock Creek Parkway and McCaslin Boulevard. Register online by visiting Active.com. Please visit Solepepper Sports (459 S. McCaslin) for family registration. For more information visit www.townofsuperior.com.
Westminster
4th of July Celebration — The sky above Westminster dances with color and sound during the annual 4th of July Celebration. Food vendors open at 6 p.m. The Big Kahuna Beach Party free concert starts at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. For more information call 303-658-2223 or visit www.ci.westminster.co.us.
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Kids Calendar
Thursday, July 2
So Rim Kung Fu for Children. A Place to B Studio, 1750 30th St., Boulder, 303-440-8007.
Storytime. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Friday, July 3
Clubhouse Capers. Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, 303-733-7444.
Storytime — With Eleanor and Amy. Barnes & Noble. Crossroads Commons 2915 Pearl St.
Boulder, 303-442-1665.
Saturday, July 4
Just Write — Creative writing for teens. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
WOW! Happy Independence Day — Patriotic crafts with museum admission. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424, www.wowmuseum.com.
Sunday, July 5
Baby Boogie — Bring kids to dance. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Go Club. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Monday, July 6
Story Time. Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, 303-733-7444.
Storytime. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Tuesday, July 7
Baby Time. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Children’s Dances from Around the World — with Postoley Dance Ensemble. Farmers’ Market Plaza, 13th Street between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, 303-499-6363.
Just Gaming. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Wednesday, July 8
Baby and Toddler Time. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Gymboree Storytime. Barnes & Noble. Crossroads Commons 2915 Pearl St.
Boulder, 303-442-1665.
So Rim Kung Fu for Children. A Place to B Studio, 1750 30th St., Boulder, 303-440-8007.
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Arts
Boulder/Denver Area
Colfax Photosafari 2009: A visual journey — A fund-raiser for the Empowerment Program. Neopolitan Arts &Gifts, 3107 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-362-0199, through July 31.
Diamonds and Beyond: Navajo Weavings — Various artists. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-6892, through Oct. 1.
The Ditch Project: Boulder’s Constructed Landscape — Various artists. Boulder Public Library (1000 Canyon Blvd.), Dairy Center for the Arts (2590 Walnut St.) and Central Park (Broadway and Canyon Boulevard), Boulder, 303-449-7532, through July 8.
Everything I Love About Art — By Denise Chamberlain. A Spice of Life Event Center, 5706 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720-352-2506, through Aug. 15.
Experimental Trunk Show — By Ann Sportun. Art & Soul Gallery, 1615 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-544-5803, through January 2010.
Flashback to the Summer of Love — Psychedelic poster art show. PosterScene, 1138 13th St., Boulder, 303-527-2701, through July 31.
Latest Works — By Eric Candee. SmithKlein Gallery, 1116 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-7200, www.smithklein.com, through July 31.
Living Builders — Various artists. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, 303-651-8374, through Aug. 2.
The Monkey Portraits, the Ursine Series — By Jill Greenburg. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org, through Aug. 30.
New Work — By Haze Diedrich. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org, through Aug. 30.
Only in Boulder — A celebration of Boulder’s 150th anniversary. Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder, 303-449-3464, www.boulderhistorymuseum.org, through May 23, 2010.
The Only Real Umbrella Around — By Rebecca DiDomenico. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art,1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122, through Sept. 6.
Pure Pleasure — Various artists. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art,1750 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-2122, through Sept. 6.
Recent Paintings — By Joseph Raffael. Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-482-2787, through Aug. 20.
Scramble Campbell: At the Arvada Center. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org, through Aug. 30.
Watercolor Paintings — By Julia Lunk. NCAR Gallery, 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, 303-497-2408, through July 25.
Wayne Thiebaud: 70 Years of Painting — By Wayne Thiebaud. Loveland Museum and Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland, 303-962-2410, through Aug. 16.
Wildlife Photography — By Rob Palmer. NCAR Gallery, 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, 303-497-2408, through July 25.
Weaving Memory: Monotypes — By Melanie Yazzie. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-6892, through May 30, 2010.
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Words
Thursday, July 2
Naropa Summer Writing Program Faculty Reading — Gloria Frym. Naropa University Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-4665.
Friday, July 3
Naropa Summer Writing Program Faculty Reading — Bei Dao. Naropa University Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-4665.
Monday, July 6
Open Mic Poetry. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Tuesday, July 7
Larry Dossey — The Power of Premonitions. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074
Teen Poetry Writing Workshop — With Stephanie Walker. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-2074.
Naropa Summer Writing Program Faculty Reading — Max Regan. Naropa University Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-4665.
Wednesday, July 8.
Open Mic. Burnt Toast, 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303-440-5200.
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Theatre
Boulder/Denver
Annie. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000, through Sept. 5.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Mary Rippon and University theatres, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-0554, www.coloradoshakes.org, through Aug. 15.
Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Garner Galleria Theatre, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street, Denver, 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org, through Aug. 23.
Information for Foreigners — With 73rd Ave. Theatre Company. 73rd Avenue Playhouse, 7287 Lowell Blvd., Westminster, 720-276-6936, through Aug. 25.
New Kid. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, The Conservatory Theatre, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org, through July 18.
Over the River and Through the Woods. Miner’s Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-935-3044, through July 19.
’Til Death Do Us Part — Murder mystery dinner. Bluebird Lodge at Gold Hill Inn, 501 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6475, weekends through October.
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Buzz Cuts
THURSDAY
Colorado Shakespeare Festival — Hamlet. To go or not to go? That is the question. And the answer is, “to go.” Mary Rippon Theater, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-0554, www.coloradoshakes.org.
FRIDAY
Boulder Weekly Film Series — Dark Side of the Rainbow. Combine Pink Floyd, the Lollipop Guild, and a few too many bong rips and you may find that you're not in Kansas anymore. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030, www.bouldertheater.com.
SATURDAY
Boulder Outdoor Theater presents “Stand up for Freedom” — Free outdoor movie and arts festival featuring Kymatica. Lotus Park, 900 28th Street and Aurora Avenue, Boulder, www.boulderoutdoortheater.com.
SUNDAY
Naropa Community Market — Join these beatnik lovers for a small market of local produce, arts and crafts, and free bike tuneups. Naropa Arapahoe Campus, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-4747.
MONDAY
Indigo Girls — What's a summer without a visit from these two folky women? Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-3282.
TUESDAY
Naropa Summer Writing Program Faculty Reading — Max Regan. Naropa University Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-245-4665.
WEDNESDAY
Boulder Fringe Crabaret — Zany theatrics brought to you by the good people at the Boulder International Fringe Festival. The b.side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
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