This week in Denver, there is spectacular music, food and fun awaiting — from Jon Batiste to Brandi Carlile, the Denver Food + Wine Festival to Littleton Restaurant Week and the Colorado Mineral and Fossil Fall Show to the Rooster Art Fest.
MUSIC EVENTS
MJ Lenderman & The Wind
MJ Lenderman began his solo career in 2019 with his self-titled album. Since, he has released Ghost of Your Guitar Solo (2021), Boat Songs (2022) and most recently, Manning Fireworks (2024). The indie rock multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter will perform at the Mission Ballroom with support from Nap Eyes.
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Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste is a musician and composer who has worked with an extensive list of top artists like Alicia Keys, Prince, Ed Sheeran and so on. He is at Red Rocks this Thursday for The Big Money Tour – Jon Batiste Plays America with special guests Andra Day and Diana Silvers.
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Sierra Hull
The talented bluegrass singer-songwriter, mandolinist and guitarist, Sierra Hull is performing at the Bluebird Theater this Friday, following the release of 2025 album A Tip Toe High Wire. Stephanie Lambring will open.
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Brandi Carlile (Night 2)
Throughout Brandi Carlile’s career, she has dipped her toes into various genres with great success, including eleven Grammy Awards. In April of this year, Carlile collaborated with Elton John to release the alternative/indie album Who Believes in Angels? The show will feature special guests Lucius and Allison Ponthier.
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The Offspring
Rock band The Offspring has made eleven studio albums since 1989. Their career spans decades, beginning as early as 1983. The Offspring is considered one of the best-selling punk rock bands — their album Smash being the best-selling independent album of all time.
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FOOD EVENTS
Denver Food + Wine Festival
The Denver Food + Wine Festival is a multi-day event filled with food, wine and spirits, presented by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. The festival features the best of Colorado’s culinary community, wines and spirits, educational tasting seminars and the signature Grand Tasting.
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Simms Steakhouse – Harvest and Vine Dinner
The Harvest and Vine Dinner is a five-course dining experience, featuring bold flavors paired with sommelier selected wines. Expect to taste delicious Tuna Crudo, Broiled Oysters, Poached Pear, Ribeye Cap and Strawberry Shortcake alongside marvelous drinks.
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3rd Annual Littleton Restaurant Week
Over the course of the next ten days, restaurants, bars, cafes, tea or coffee shops, will participate in the 3rd Annual Littleton Restaurant Week. The event will include special menus, discounts and chef tastings.
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Cake Pops Pop Up
Owner and local baker, Tabetha, will be presenting her assortment of cake pops this weekend, which includes gluten-free options and even cake pops for pups. While in this area, find convenience in shopping at the Aspen Grove Farmers Market or the 40+ local vendors at Curate Mercantile.
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Highland Square Farmers Market
The Highlands Square Farmers Market will continue running every Sunday through Oct. 12. There are an astonishing amount of vendors offering a wide array of items. At the Sept. 7 market, Jesse Seegull will be performing live music.
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LIFESTYLE EVENTS
My Favorite Murder Live
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. They’ve been recording episodes since 2016, and their fans call themselves “Murderinos.” They discuss true crime cases and share personal stories and hometown crimes submitted by listeners.
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Club Print: Drop In Screen Printing
Empath Art is hosting a monthly screen printing meetup every first Thursday at Club Print. All you need to do is bring a 100% cotton item (or grab one from their Blanks Bar), and you may choose between four different premade screen designs to stamp onto your shirt.
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Colorado Mineral and Fossil Fall Show
Calling all geology enthusiasts: the Colorado Mineral and Fossil Fall Show is here! Stop by and peruse the minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, slabs and more, meet fellow collectors and learn from experts in the field.
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Rooster Art Fest 2025
The Rooster Art Fest returns for a second year with over 50 top-tier local and national artists, live murals, art battles, immersive installations, live music, food trucks and an art market. There will be three stages for music, including the bass stage, hip-hop stage and a singer/songwriter stage.
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Grandparent’s Day Craft Workshop
For a special bonding experience, create pressed flower lanterns together with your beloved grandparent. Afterwards, consider exploring the various open exhibits: Wings of the Tropics, Survival, the Crawl-A-See-Em, the Outdoor Gardens and more.
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