Pride Rainbow Roll
7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 26, Skate City Westminster, 200 W. 121st Ave. $7 entry / $5 skate rental
Strap on your rainbow wheels and roll down to Skate City in Westminster for a night of Pride. Bring your own skates if you’re a pro, or rent on location if you’re just rink-curious for this community event brought to you by Rocky Mountain Equality.
50+ LGBTQ+ Mixer
4-7 p.m. Friday, June 26, Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, 3340 Mitchell Lane, Boulder. Free
Dance, mingle and enjoy some light refreshments during this 50-and-up LGBTQ+ mixer co-hosted by Rainbow Elders and the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Whether you’re looking for a love connection or new friends, this social event is a great way to put yourself out there and meet others in the community.
Boulder History is LGBTQ+ History
5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, Carnegie Library for Local History, 1125 Pine St., Boulder. Free
Send Pride Month off in style during this Carnegie Library event exploring local LGBTQ+ history. A short presentation covers the ins-and-outs of historical documentation, followed by a diverse panel of experts who will discuss the importance of preservation and research in an illuminating discussion “recognizing that LGBTQ+ history is and has always been part of the history of Boulder and Boulder County.”
Boulder Comedy Festival
Various times and locations throughout Boulder County. Prices vary
BoCo’s flagship standup fest returns for another year of laughs. Now in its fifth year of celebrating women and diversity in comedy, this year’s bill includes Janae Burris, Ricky Ramos, Neeraj Srinivasan and more at Dairy Arts Center, The End Lafayette, Junkyard Social and Louisville Underground. Schedule and pricing at bouldercomedyfestival.com.
Yoga Pearl x Boulder Symphony
6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, Sunrise Amphitheater, 1198 Flagstaff Drive, Boulder. $20-$30
Picture yourself on your yoga mat, high atop a Boulder mountain, the gentle breeze on your skin as you flow slowly through gentle movements, the buzz of bees, chirps of bird and the soft strings of a Boulder Symphony quartet as your soundtrack. Stay after class for some socializing with snacks and mocktails — the perfect way to wind down your week.
Superior Pride Stand-Up Show
7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, Flipside Theatre at Superior Improv Co., 502 Center Drive, Unit M, Superior. $18
There’s nothing funny about queer equality, but there will be plenty of laughs at this Pride-themed comedy show at Superior Improv Co. Hosted by Jake L, this night of LGBTQ stand-up features Britt Boyd, Ryan Bonnell, Erin Lewis and headliner Kate McLachlan.
Hygiene Music and Arts Festival
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 7510 Hygiene Road, Longmont. Free
Hygiene is turning up the heat with this inaugural summer fest to benefit the town’s volunteer fire department. The event kicks off with a classic pancake breakfast followed by a full day of live music, food, a walking market and fire station tours. Stop by the dunk tank and hit the bullseye to drop a volunteer firefighter in the splash zone.
LAUGH Summer Art Crawl
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, Old Town Lafayette. Free
Looking for your next art purchase? Let this flock of flamboyant flamingos be your guide to the best local works in town, displayed outside homes, studios, alleys, garages, vehicles, yards and driveways. The retro pink yard birds will be posted outside 11 participating locations; visiting them all (with the passport stamps to prove it) could help you nab a $100 gift card to The Post.
Wildflower Hike
1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, Colorado Chautauqua - Academic Hall, 298 Morning Glory Rd. Boulder. Free
Mother Earth is putting on her annual show at Chautauqua, and you don’t want to miss it. Take in the beauty of the blooms and the grandeur of the Flatirons on this 2-mile, all-levels hike. Prepare for 500 feet of elevation gain and bring layers, sturdy shoes and water.
Unicorn Festival
5–7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, Medicine Horse, 7663 E. County Line Road, Longmont. $30 (children 16 and under free)
Unicorns are on parade at this whimsical evening celebrating the special connection between humans and horses. There will be plenty of photo ops with the magical creatures, plus a scavenger hunt, oracle readers, face painting, snacks and drinks. Proceeds help care for the horses and keep therapy programs free to participants.
Denver Pride
Pridefest: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 29, Civic Center Park. Free;
Pride 5K: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, Lincoln Street between Colfax and 14th. $54
Pride Parade: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 29, 17th Avenue and Franklin Street to 17th Avenue and Lincoln Street. Free.
The month may be coming to an end, but pride festivities are far from over in the capital city. This weekend boasts the city’s largest pride event, drawing over half a million for the two-day celebration of all things gay. Saturday’s festivities kick off with a 5K before the free fest at Civic Center complete with fierce performances, lots of queer joy and a “gayborhood market,” where you can support local LGBTQ+ small businesses and artisans. Sunday starts with a big, colorful parade of floats, marchers and music along 17th Avenue.
Queer Art Organics Open Mic
4:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder, Free
Bare your soul or bust a gut with fellow LGBTQ+ writers, performers and creatives of all strokes at this open mic night co-hosted by Rocky Mountain Equality on the last Sunday of every month. The open mic begins at 6, but come early for a writing workshop with Queer Creatives.