15 Things To Do in Denver This Weekend 7/30 – 8/3

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.

We are thrilled to announce the Aspen Fashion Week Local Runway Show taking place this August. This event will launch the lineup of runway events and underscore our strong commitment and passion for Aspen’s vibrant local fashion community.

The Aspen Fashion Week Global runway show will showcase a curated selection of top brands from both Aspen and around the globe. Set outside against Aspen’s stunning natural scenery, this inaugural event will gather leading figures in the fashion industry, including designers, influencers and enthusiasts.

The Aspen Fashion Week YOUTH + MOMMY & ME runway show will showcase top brands from both Aspen and around the state.

The Aspen Fashion Week APRÈS runway show will be the grand finale to all of our runway of the week, featuring collections from the finest local brands from Aspen, bringing together key individuals within the fashion world. This particular show will highlight our dedication to and love for Aspen’s unique and energetic APRÈS fashion scene.

American indie pop band The Marías continues the Extended Submarine Tour, stopping at Red Rocks this evening. Nu gaze group Julie will open. The band includes Alex Brady, Dillon Lee and Keyan Pourzand.

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The free Levitt Pavilion concert series continues with Robert Randolph and Erica Brown. Randolph is part of the gospel Family Band as the pedal steel guitarist. He collaborated with Beyoncé on Cowboy Carter and is now establishing his solo career with debut solo album Preacher Kids (2025).

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Tedeschi Trucks Band performs at Red Rocks as part of the TTB Live in 25 Tour this Friday to kick off the weekend. The married couple have a Grammy Award for Best Blues Album (2012) and have released five studio and three live albums. Grace Bowers will open.

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Colorado-based folk band The Lumineers are set off on The Automatic World Tour with a huge show at Mile High, following the release of 2025’s Automatic. Special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Tom Odell are sure to make the evening extra special.

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The talented Regina Spektor returns to Colorado. Spektor released her first album, 11:11, in 2001. Since, the singer-songwriter, pianist has released seven more albums, including most recent Home, Before and After (2022).

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The Director of Whiskey Engagement Stephen Wilson will lead attendees through a whisk(e)y training and educational conversation into Crown Royal. Light bites will be provided as guests taste different types of Crown Royal neat and in sample cocktails.

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20 of Denver’s best seafood-centric restaurants will be present at SURF for a culinary competition that celebrates the best of high seas cuisine. The event will include tastings with the added perks of paired drinks from top bartenders and sommeliers, live music and the showcase of seafood mastery.

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Sit back, relax, have a drink and get educated! Historian and professor Dr. Meg Frisbee will present Scenic Trips and Picnics: Train Tourism in the Rockies as attendees enjoy a beverage and travel back in time. Dr. Frisbee will share stories, images and historical insights on how railroads made the Rockies a sought-after destination and defined the American West.

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The Common Course will offer a three-course beer pairing dinner, celebrating flavor, community and the joy of gathering, hosted at the queer and woman-owed Goldspot Brewing Co. The menu will be revealed at dinner.

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On National Ice Cream Day (July 20), Local Jones began offering Sundae Sundays for the summer. As a perfect way to cool down, go to Local Jones to build your own homemade sundae — “think vintage ice cream stand vibes with a Local Jones twist.”

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Get some laughs in as the work week wraps up! The Unteachables, Stephen Taylor and Lou Pharis, are filming their comedy special at Comedy Works this evening after two years of touring. One was “Teacher of the Year,” and the other was fired for posting jokes on TikTok. Come see how hard these two comedians can make you laugh about their experiences in the public education system.

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This week, ViewHouse is screening Pitch Perfect for Chicks & Flicks. Fully enjoy viewing the film with Hawaiian-themed candle making from Painting with a Twist, snacking on a Charcuterie board and free popcorn and sipping on wine pairings. The remaining movie nights feature The Notebook, Legally Blonde and Bridesmaids.

Denver Milk Market has set up a Market Art Walk to honor Colorado Day with live music by DJ Elias, an art show from local artists and galleries, and late-night AMP Coffee.

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Instructors Hope Christensen and Adam Brous from Hineni Yoga will guide attendees through Yoga on the Lawn, a free opportunity to improve your mental and physical wellness. DJ Taz Rashid will play music to help participators fully connect with themselves through his fusion of electronic dance music with yoga and meditation.

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Eight local yarn stores along the Front Range are teaming together for The Wild and Wooly Colorado Yarn Crawl to offer specials and crawl events. There will be trunk shows, dye classes and a coloring contest with a prize. Find more information here.

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