The first weekend of June is bursting with energy in the Mile High City. From the colorful expressions at the Denver Chalk Festival, to the bold performances of the Denver Fringe Festival, the city is vibrant with creativity. Car lovers can admire the stunning collection of vehicles at the 42nd Annual Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show, while foodies can get a Taste of Louisville. Meanwhile, Goose will be lighting up Fiddler’s Green and Levitt Pavilion’s beloved free summer concert series returns. With so many exciting activities, good luck deciding where to spend your time!
Aspen Fashion Week 2025
This highly anticipated inaugural event will take place amidst the stunning scenery of Aspen and will feature four distinct runway shows. In addition to the main shows, there will also be various fashion pop-up events happening around Aspen, offering a chance to experience and engage with fashion in different settings.
MUSIC EVENTS
Thievery Corporation
Thievery Corporation is an electronic duo made up of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. Their last album release was in 2020, entitled Symphonik. Special guests Beats Antique and Moontricks will be present.
Photo credit AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
The Brothers Comatose with Cousin Curtiss
The Levitt Pavilion is host to 50 free concerts every summer. The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band based in San Francisco. They are joined by musician Cousin Curtiss.
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James Arthur
James Arthur is an English singer-songwriter and previous winner of The X Factor in 2012. Pop band The Army, The Navy will open this evening at The Fillmore.
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Goose
Goose, a jam band hailing from Wilton, Connecticut have shot to fame since 2020. The band has rotated many members throughout the years, with the current lineup consisting of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis. In April of this year, the band released Everything Must Go.
Photo credit AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
Brand New
Brand New is a rock band that formed in 2000. The band has not released a new album or toured since 2017’s Science Fiction. These shows are part of a 24-date U.S. reunion tour.
Photo credit AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
FOOD EVENTS
Paint and Sip Tote Bag Painting
Instructors will guide attendees through painting their masterpiece on a tote bag while sipping on beers. Socialize with other art enthusiasts and enjoy your first beer on the house.
Photo credit KTrapp Art
Drink Red Wear Red
Guests are encouraged to wear their best red attire, whether that’s funky or formal, and taste bites from Denver’s top restaurants and indulging in all-you-can-drink wines, along with signature cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a Best Dressed Contest.
Photo credit Tavernetta Denver
Taste of Louisville
Taste of Louisville features a museum, Silent Disco Dance Party, shops to browse, live music, a 5k Fun Run & Dog Jog, SummerFest, Spaghetti Eating Contest, Vintage Car Show, Best Taste Awards and family activities. The Dinner on Main sold out fast, but there is still plenty to participate in.
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Rosé Party Guard and Grace Denver
This elegant afternoon will feature rosé, white, orange and sparkling wine samples from over 15 vendors, paired with passed bites and appetizers. Guests should wear their best pink or white outfit for sipping, mingling and celebrating.
Photo credit TAG Restaurant Group
Gluten Free Sundays
Wakery Bakery will be at Makers Market Park Meadows on Sundays (except for June 29 and July 13), serving up gluten free goodies, baked fresh. Browse the other 30+ local vendors offering handmade items, clothing, home decor and more.
Photo credit Makers Market Colorado
LIFESTYLE EVENTS
Denver Fringe Festival
Denver Fringe Festival’s primary goal is to support independent arts and promote access to the arts, ensuring that people can enjoy live performance arts like original theatre, comedy, improv, cabaret, dance, immersive theatre at an affordable price. Come see all the creativity flourish in our city.
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Jay Shetty
Many people may know Jay Shetty from his podcast, “On Purpose with Jay Shetty.” Now, he’s embarking on the On Purpose Live Tour, complete with live interviews, surprise guests and an in-person meditation led by Shetty.
Photo credit AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
21st Annual Mile High Pastel Exhibition
This exhibition was juried by Karen Margulis, known for her pastel landscape paintings. Margulis selected 88 works from over 370 submissions from artists across the United States and Europe for this show. This showcase is a love letter to the medium of pastel.
Photo by Leslie Trujillo-Batts, “Intimidation”
Denver Chalk Festival
The Denver Chalk Festival features more than 200 artists, using the streets to create their colorful, 3-D artworks. Attendees will see original artworks, as well as reproductions of classics. There are five featured artists participating with decades of experience in their craft — something you will not want to miss laying eyes on.
Photo credit Denver Chalk Art Festival
42nd Annual Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show
The Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show is the longest-standing and largest Concours in the Rocky Mountain Region. The event will hold over 300 of the Rocky Mountain region’s most prestigious and prized automobiles, while also helping raise funds for the most vulnerable members of the community.
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