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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 16-18

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 16-18

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    Kick off the weekend by dancing through the decades in Northglenn or shopping at the Civic Center Night Market. Saturday events range from art galleries to Dunk for a Cure event to fight cancer. And Sunday, the Denver Broncos are in town.

    Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, Aug. 16

    Just for fun

    Classic Game Club. Arapahoe Libraries – Smoky Hill, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. 1-2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration is required.

    *Civic Center Night Market. Denver’s Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 5-10 p.m. No cover. 

    Book Swap. 14er Brewing & Beer Garden, 3120 Blake St., Suite C. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Advanced registration is required.

    Kids and family

    Instrument Petting Zoo. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 3-8, when accompanied by an adult. 

    Back to School Jamboree / Fiesta de Regreso a Clases. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-17.

    Comedy and theater

    Psychic Speakeasy (magic show). 7-8:20 p.m. $30. Advanced registration is recommended.

    Roy Wood Jr. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30-$40.

    *Cinema in The Sky: Clueless. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access). 

    Arts, culture, and media

    GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Dahlia Flower Crowns. Rowdy Poppy, 3463 Walnut St., Suite 4. 4-6 p.m. $95.

    Third Friday Collector’s Night. Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

    Eat and drink

    Baby Goat Happy Hour. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place. 6-8 p.m. No cover.

    Music and nightlife

    *Atmosphere. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Immersive Jazz-Art Experience. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 7-9:30 p.m. $23.18.

    B-Side: Mon Cher & Bellhoss. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7 p.m. $18-$20.

    *Dancing Through the Decades. 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn. 7-10 p.m. Free.

    *Cody Johnson. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

    Twenty One Pilots. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

    Evanoff. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m. $22.50.

    Saturday, Aug. 17

    Just for fun

    Ask a Colorado Master Gardener. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 

    Wagapalooza 2024. Bruz Beers, 1675 W. 67th Ave., Suite 100. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

    Bookstore Romance Day. Second Star on the Right, 1455 Pearl St. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.

    Dunk for a Cure. Fight Cancer, Stay Positive at Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 2-6 p.m. Prices vary.

    Kids and family

    Cooks & Books, Sticky Fingers Cooking. Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 12-18. Advanced registration is required.

    *Foam Party. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-18.

    Comedy and theater

    Jhené Aiko: The Magic Hour Tour. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    Roy Wood Jr. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-$40.

    Art, culture, and media

    GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    New Floral. Dateline Gallery, 3004 Larimer St. Noon-5 p.m. 

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.

    Eat and drink

    *City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    *University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and Univesity Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    14th Annual Mediterranean Food Festival. Saint Elias Orthodox Church, 7580 Pierce St., Arvada. Noon-10 p.m. $5 (admission).

    A World of Taste: Ireland. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $132.

    Music and nightlife

    *Wailing Souls/Itals. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *Cody Johnson. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

    *Big Wild. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Silent Disco on the Patio. Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 8-11 p.m. $15 (in advance), $20 (at the door).

    Sports and fitness

    *Bike Repair. Platt Park, 1500 S. Grant St. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

    *DNVR Rockies Takeover at Coors Field – Todd Helton Night. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 5-10 p.m. $53.69.

    *Club América vs. Colorado Rapids. Watch on Apple TV. 8 p.m.

    Sunday, Aug. 18

    Just for fun

    Last Bingo of 2024. WestFax Brewing Co., 6733 W. Colfax Ave. 2-4 p.m. No cover.

    Comedy and theater

    Roy Wood Jr. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $25-$35.

    Art, culture and media

    *Sensory Garden Guides. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (members, kids ages 18 and under). $15-$18 (Colorado resident), $19-$22 (non-Colorado resident). 

    Eat and drink

    *People + Produce. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    *South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    14th Annual Mediterranean Food Festival. Saint Elias Orthodox Church, 7580 Pierce St., Arvada. Noon-8 p.m. $5 (admission).

    Music and nightlife

    *2024 Summer Music Series. Stanley Marketplace West Patio, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-2 p.m. Free.

    *Slim Cessna’s Auto Club with Bluebook. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *O.A.R.. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Phil Wickham & Brandon Lake Summer Worship Nights Tour. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 6 p.m. Prices vary.

    All Weekend

    Just for fun

    *U-Pick Sunflowers. Anderson Farms, 6728 County Road 3 ¼, Erie. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission, children 3 and under), $15 (admission, anyone 4 and older). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    *2024 Denver Parade of Homes. Locations across the Denver metro, some tours available online. Noon-5 p.m. Free.

    *Bright Nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 7 p.m.-midnight (Friday and Saturday) and 7-11 p.m. (Sunday). $13-$45.

    Kids and family

    The Power of Poison. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). All ages.

    Art, culture, and media

    Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (members and children two and under), $11.50 (children ages three-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), and $15.75 (adults).

    Entanglement. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive. Noon-9 p.m. (Friday), Noon-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 1-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free. 

    Sports and fitness

    *San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 6:40 p.m. (Friday), 6:10 p.m. (Saturday) and 1:10 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.

    Worth the Drive

    Saturday*Monster Day Greeley 2024. Downtown Greeley, 812 11th St., Greeley. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

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  • Kamala Harris raises $12 million in San Francisco, touts California roots

    Kamala Harris raises $12 million in San Francisco, touts California roots

    SAN FRANCISCO  — 

    In a boisterous homecoming after becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris returned to California on Sunday and reveled in being surrounded by supporters she has known for decades, while also warning of a bleak future for the nation if Democrats do not win in November.

    “It’s good to be home,” Harris told about 700 people who roared and leaped to their feet as she walked on stage in a hotel ballroom in San Francisco. “This is a room full of dear, dear friends and longstanding supporters — folks I have known for my entire career. … We’ve been through a lot together. I want to thank everyone in here for your love and longstanding support and friendship and for your dedication to this country.”

    The mood at the fundraiser was warm and optimistic — one woman in the front row waved a sign that said “Make America Joyful Again.” But Harris turned serious when she argued that fundamental rights such as healthcare, same-sex marriage and abortion are at stake in the race against former President Trump.

    “We know what we need to do — we need to knock on doors, we need to register folks to vote, we need to get people to the polls. And every day matters,” she said. “That’s why we’re going to win, but let’s not take anything for granted.”

    The event, which drew House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Rep. Barbara Lee, San Francisco Giants Chief Executive Larry Baer and a slew of other elected officials and donors, raised more than $12 million in the city that laid the foundation for Harris’ political career. Tickets cost between $3,300 and $500,000.

    Harris worked as a prosecutor and a City Hall attorney in San Francisco before being elected district attorney in 2002, which served as a springboard to her later roles as state attorney general and then U.S. senator.

    “This is a good day when we welcome Kamala Harris back home to California,” said Pelosi, who introduced the vice president. “She makes us all so proud, she brings us so much joy, she gives us so much hope.”

    The event had the feel of a family reunion. Harris’ niece’s young children posed for pictures in front of a large Harris/Walz campaign sign on the stage. She called out several attendees from the stage, showering the most attention on Newsom. She reminisced about the day in 2004 when they took their oath of office in San Francisco, she as district attorney and he as mayor, and also their work marrying gay couples that year.

    “I have known Gavin as a friend and colleague for so, so many years,” she said. “I want to thank you in front of all of our friends who are here for being an extraordinary leader of California and the nation.”

    The event capped a whirlwind three weeks in the presidential campaign, with President Biden announcing he would not seek reelection, Democrats quickly coalescing around the vice president as their nominee and Harris selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

    In Biden’s first interview since he announced he would not seek another term, he said his decision was driven by the importance of beating Trump, the concerns among some members of the House and the Senate that he could harm their chances and that his candidacy could “be a real distraction.”

    “The critical issue for me still, it’s not a joke, maintaining this democracy,” he said on an interview that aired on CBS on Sunday. While “it’s a great honor being president, I think I have an obligation to the country to do what I — the most important thing you can do — and that is, we must — we must — we must defeat Trump.”

    Harris and Walz spent last week barnstorming battleground states — events that have drawn large crowds.

    “Folks are coming to these events and they’re bringing with them so much joy. People are singing and they’re dancing in the aisles long before we get there,” Harris said. “They’re showing up not only because we must beat Donald Trump, they’re showing up because they believe in our country and our freedom.”

    On Saturday, the Democrats collected the endorsement of the powerful Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas, and Harris announced she supported not taxing tips — an immensely popular proposal among service industry workers and one Trump backed in June.

    “Copy Cat Kamala directly plagiarized President Trump’s No Tax on Tips policy proposal to let hard-working service workers keep more of their own hard-earned money,” the Republican’s campaign said in a statement.

    Sunday’s fundraiser also took place four years from the day Biden selected her to be his running mate, months after Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign sputtered out.

    “It’s been the best decision I’ve made,” Biden wrote in a fundraising appeal. “Kamala’s sharp. She’s tough. She’s going to make one hell of a president.”

    California Republicans chose the location of Sunday’s fundraiser to cast doubt on Democratic leadership and point out dysfunction in San Francisco.

    “For anyone unsure of what a Harris presidency would look like, take some time to tour her hometown where crime is running rampant, homelessness is visible on seemingly every street corner, and storefronts and office spaces sit empty as businesses close and people move away with no plans to return,” said state GOP chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson in a statement.

    Given California’s deep blue tilt, it will not be contested in November. But it is home to so many wealthy donors that it provides the most campaign cash to candidates on both sides of the aisle. The GOP’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, recently headlined two fundraisers in the state. On Tuesday, Walz is expected to attend a fundraiser in Newport Beach, the same day Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff raises money at an event in Los Angeles.

    Attendee Susie Tompkins Buell, the co-founder of Esprit and The North Face who has known Harris since the 1990s, said she could not recall the last time she had seen this much energy among Democrats, which she attributed to Harris’ candidacy as well as the “danger to our country from within” posed by the prospect of Trump winning another term.

    “Kamala’s youth and positive energy is like a fresh gust of a cool breeze on a sweltering, humid day. So refreshing and hopeful,” said Tompkins Buell, whose husband served as Harris’ finance chair during her district attorney and attorney general campaigns.

    “She has been an important part of our community for years,” added. “I am so impressed by her consistency. She is very confident in who she is and her style has always been the same, just improved. It’s all impressive.”

    Seema Mehta

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 9-11

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 9-11

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, you’ve come to the right spot. Happenings across town range from a puzzle and board game swap, the Denver Parade of Homes and the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival to Colorado Rapids or Colorado Rockies home games.

    If you want to get out of Denver, the Boulder County Fair is taking place Friday through Sunday and an Olympic Closing Ceremony Watch Party will be held in Colorado Springs on Sunday.

    Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, Aug. 9

    Kids and family

    Visit with a Trash Truck. Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S. Dahlia St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 2 and up, when accompanied by an adult.

    Comedy and theater

    Dustin Ybarra. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26-$31.

    Emo Philips. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $23.

    *Cinema in The Sky: Coco. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access). 

    Arts, culture, and media

    GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    Entanglement Artists’ Opening Reception. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Drive. 6-9 p.m. Free. 

    Music and nightlife

    B-Side: Kid Astronaut & The Nebula & Rossay. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7 p.m. $18-$20.

    *Mt. Joy. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

    Peso Pluma. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 8:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *Colorado Rapids vs. FC Juarez. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Saturday, Aug. 10

    Just for fun

    *Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival. Anderson Park, 44th Avenue and Field Street. Times vary (the parade begins at 9:30 a.m.). Free.

    Puzzle and Board Game Swap. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montivew Blvd. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 

    The Denver Urban Gardens Summer Plant Sale. 1031 33rd St., Suite 100. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.

    Ask a Denver Master Gardener. Woodbury Branch Library, 3265 Federal Blvd. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

    Second Saturday. The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

    Bark Around the Block. The Maven, 1850 Wazee St. Noon-3 p.m. No cover. 

    RiNo Summer Art Market. ArtPark, 1900 35th St. Noon-4 p.m. No cover.

    Fashion Thrift and Art Sale. Walnut Workshop, 3525 Walnut St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.

    Kids and family

    *Summer of Adventure Completion Celebration. Denver Zoon Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (if you complete your Summer of Adventure Guide). Ages 18 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Little University: Make a ‘Hatching’ Dinosaur Egg. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under.

    Second Saturday Extravaganza: Make Animal Fans for Summer of Adventure Zoo Day. Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 4-10. 

    Comedy and theater

    Dustin Ybarra. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $26-$31.

    Emo Philips. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $23.

    Art, culture, and media

    *Smash Fine Arts Festival. Fillmore Plaza at Cherry Creek North, 105 Fillmore St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

    GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    Culture Movie Nights. River, 3759 Chestnut Place. 6 p.m. $23.18.

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.

    We Are Going Viral – A Haus L’Whor Drag Show. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $42.50 (general admission), $42.50 (VIP).

    Eat and drink

    *City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    *University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and Univesity Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    Date Day: Fabulous French Brunch with French 75 Cocktails. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $220 (for two).

    Chile Roast. Tony’s Meats and Market – Dry Creek Market, 4991 E. Dry Creek Road, Littleton. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.

    *2024 Parker Brewfest. O’Brien Memorial Park, 10795 Victorian Dr., Parker. 1-5 p.m. $50.

    Fizz Fight: Battle of Bubbles. 1611 N. Raleigh St. 3-7 p.m. Starting at $22.09.

    Date Night: Summer Dinner in the Garden. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $220 (for two).

    Music and nightlife

    Youth Breakdancing Performance & Men’s Breakdancing Finals. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

    *All My Relations Celebration. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *Slightly Stoopid. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Blue October & Switchfoot & Matt Nathanson. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

    Sports and fitness

    *Yoga on the Rocks – Trufusion. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 a.m. Prices vary.

    Sunday, Aug. 11

    Just for fun

    Denver Makers Market. 8194 S. Kipling Parkway, Littleton. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.

    Fashion Thrift and Art Sale. Walnut Workshop, 3525 Walnut St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.

    Beginners Writing Workshop. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-4 p.m. Free.

    Comedy and theater

    Catfish Comedy. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.

    Mike Stanley. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.

    Art, culture and media

    *Smash Fine Arts Festival. Fillmore Plaza at Cherry Creek North, 105 Fillmore St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

    Eat and drink

    *South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    Dinner Society. MCA Denver and Id Est Hospitality Group, 1485 Delgany St. 6 p.m. $300. Advanced registration is required.

    Music and nightlife

    *Backyard Sessions. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

    *Miguel Espinoza Fusion with Michele Castro. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *Sammy Hagar with Loverboy. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *SHE Power 10K & 5K. Sloan’s Lake Park, 1700 N. Sheridan Blvd. 7:30 a.m. $31-$40 (5K), $38-$48 (10K).

    An Immersive Journey with Denver Yoga Social. Prismajic at Colorado Mills Mall, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 359, Lakewood. 10 a.m. $60. Advanced registration is required.

    All Weekend

    Just for fun

    *U-Pick Sunflowers. Anderson Farms, 6728 County Road 3 ¼, Erie. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission, children 3 and under), $15 (admission, anyone 4 and older). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    *2024 Denver Parade of Homes. Locations across the Denver metro, some tours available online. Noon-5 p.m. Free.

    *Bright Nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 7 p.m.-midnight (Friday and Saturday) and 7-11 p.m. (Sunday). $13-$45.

    Kids and family

    The Power of Poison. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). All ages.

    Art, culture, and media

    Biophilia. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and visitors 18 and younger), $15-$22.

    Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (members and children two and under), $11.50 (children ages three-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), and $15.75 (adults).

    Sports and fitness

    *Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 6:40 p.m. (Friday), 6:10 p.m. (Saturday) and 1:10 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.

    Worth the Drive

    Saturday

    *Run the Rockies Trail 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Starting at 8 a.m. $10-$75.

    *Fort Collins/Windsor Water Lantern Festival. Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St., Windsor. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free (ages 7 and under, no lantern kit), $13.70 (youth ages 8-14), $35.99 (adults)

    Sunday

    Olympic Closing Ceremony Watch Party. U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, 200 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs. Starting at noon. Free (children 4 and under), $16.95 (guests ages 5-12), $17.95 (college students), $23.95 (seniors and military/educators/health care workers/first responders), $29.95 (adults). 

    All weekend

    *Boulder County Fair. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 2 p.m.-11 p.m. (Friday), 9 a.m.-11 p.m. (Saturday) and 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 2-4

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, Aug. 2-4

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    Happy August, Denverites!

    It’s a music weekend and art with First Fridays throughout Denver and with free concerts at Levitt Pavilion, Sculpture Park and City Park.

    Other happenings include Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park and an arts festival in Breckenridge.

    Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, Aug. 2

    Kids and family

    *Kids Pick and Paint. Anderson Farms, 6728 County Road 3 ¼, Erie. 10 a.m.- noon. Free. All ages. 

    Summer of Adventure: Piñatas! / Verano de Aventura: ¡Piñatas! Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 2-4 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 17 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Summer of Adventure: Magic Show. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 3-4 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-17. 

    First Friday Paint and Sit. John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    Shayne Smith. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.  $25-$35.

    Nick Thune. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $28.

    *Cinema in The Sky: Big Lebowski. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access). 

    Arts, culture, and media

    GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

    August First Friday. 40 West Arts, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 6-9 p.m. Free.

    First Friday: RiNo. Throughout Denver’s River North Art District. 6-9 p.m. Free.

    First Fridays. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 6-9 p.m. Free.

    Anthony Quinn: What am I? ¿Qué soy? Opening Reception. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr. 6:30-9 p.m. Free.

    Eat and drink

    The Boozy Book Fair. The Hornet, 76 S. Broadway. 5-9:30 p.m. No cover.

    Date Night: Bao Buns & Noodles. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $220.

    Music and nightlife

    *The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys with Drunken Hearts. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    B-Side: Erica Brown & Sunstoney. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 7 p.m. $18-$20.

    *Sam Hunt. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. Prices vary. 

    *Pretty Lights. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    SUMAC. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $20.

    Saturday, Aug. 3

    Just for fun

    Big Boy Days. Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (kids ages 3-12), $13 (visitors ages 13 and older).

    Summer Horseshoe Market. Breckenridge Brewery, 2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton. Starting at 10 a.m. Free.

    DFW Fall ‘24 Designer Challenge Outdoor Fashion Show. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 8-11 p.m. $45–$108.

    Kids and family

    Denver Days: Crafting for the Community. Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Ideal for ages 5-17.

    *Denver Days: Ghibli Mini Golf. Founders’ Green, 2918 Roslyn St. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration is required.

    The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Grateful Dead & More for Kids. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. Noon. $18.

    Summer of Adventure Wrap-up Party/Fiesta Para Celebrar El Fin del Verano de Aventura. Westwood Branch Library, 1000 S. Lowell Boulevard. Noon-2 p.m. Free. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Back to School Jamboree. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 1-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12.

    Comedy and theater

    Shayne Smith. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.  $25-$35.

    Nick Thune. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $28.

    Art, culture, and media

    Penny Saturday. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $0.01. Advanced registration is required.

    GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    *Clayton Community Days. 3840 York St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.

    Eat and drink

    *City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    *University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and Univesity Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    Gluten Free Farmer’s Market. Denver Celiacs, 333 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    Music and nightlife

    *All Day I Dream. Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Blvd. 2-10 p.m. Free.

    *Foo Fighters. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 5:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Shakedown Street. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *Pretty Lights. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    The Princess Bride in Concert. Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. $15 – $115.

    Sports and fitness

    *Yoga on the Rocks – Trufusion. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 a.m. Prices vary.

    Bikes Together Mobile Repair Clinic. Westwood Branch Library, 1000 S. Lowell Boulevard. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

    Sunday, Aug. 4

    Just for fun

    Big Boy Days. Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 (kids ages 3-12), $13 (visitors ages 13 and older).

    Comedy and theater

    Summer Cinema Sundays: To Wong Foo & Some Like It Hot. MCA Denver at the Holiday, 2644 W. 32nd Ave. 10:30 a.m. $3-$5.

    Ben Roy. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.

    Nacho Rendono en Español. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $29-$39.

    Art, culture and media

    Arts & Community Fair. Mestizo-Curtis Park, 31st Avenue and Curtis Street. 2-6 p.m. Free.

    Eat and drink

    *South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Leven Deli Co., 123 W. 12th Ave. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., while supplies last. $1 per cookie.

    Music and nightlife

    The Princess Bride in Concert. Colorado Symphony at Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 2:30 p.m. $15 – $115.

    *City Park Jazz Concert: Jakarta. City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

    *Joe Bonamassa. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

    All Weekend

    Just for fun

    *U-Pick Sunflowers. Anderson Farms, 6728 County Road 3 ¼, Erie. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission, children 3 and under), $15 (admission, anyone 4 and older). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    *Bright Nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 7 p.m.-midnight (Friday and Saturday) and 7-11 p.m. (Sunday). $13-$45.

    Kids and family

    The Power of Poison. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). All ages.

    Art, culture, and media

    Biophilia. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and visitors 18 and younger), $15-$22.

    Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (members and children two and under), $11.50 (children ages three-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), and $15.75 (adults).

    Worth the Drive

    Friday and Saturday*23rd Annual Breckenridge August Art Festival. Village at Breckenridge, 535 S. Park Ave., Breckenridge. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 12-14

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 12-14

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    Happy weekend, Denver! 

    If you’re looking for outdoor activities, check out the Water Lantern Festival, the Colorado Tiny House Festival or Crosscurrents at Confluence Park. If you’d like to hide away from the heat (we don’t blame you), consider getting tickets to see comedian Tom Papa in Loveland or a Led Zeppelin tribute at Mile High Spirits. Denver Art Museum is also offering architecture tours. 

    Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, July 12

    Just for fun

    Global Steppe Symposium. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $90 (members), $100 (non-members).

    *Denver / Thornton Water Lantern Festival. Carpenter Park, 3488 E. 122th Ave. Free (ages 7 and under), $13.70 (ages 8-14), $28.33 (adult, includes one lantern).5:30-10 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

    Tyler Henry – The Hollywood Medium. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    Kids and family

    Little University: Animal Exploration with Colorado Ballet. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Ticket to Adventure: The Alps. Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. For ages 5 and under with an adult. 

    The Past and Potential Future of VR. Arapahoe Libraries, online. 2-3 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 9-18.

    Summer of Adventure Movie Club: House on Haunted Hill. Bear Valley Branch Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. 3-5 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 10-17.

    Comedy and theater

    Comedy Night. Spirit Hound Highlands Tasting Room, 3622 Tejon St. 7 p.m. No cover.

    John Heffron. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.

    Brian Simpson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $28.

    *Cinema in The Sky: The Greatest Showman. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access). 

    Arts, culture, and media

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    Music and nightlife

    Live @ Five with Judah & The Lion. Improper City, 3201 Walnut St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

    *The String Cheese Incident. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    Saturday, July 13

    Just for fun

    Beginner Macro Photography. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 8:30 a.m. $12 (members), $15 (non-members). 

    2024 Colorado Tiny House Festival. Adams County Parks, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15.

    Electrify Expo. The Yards, 5004 National Western Drive. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 5 and under), $20.

    Summer Sip ‘n’ Shop. Painted Tree Boutiques, 251 W. 104th Ave., Northglenn. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. No cover.

    *Crosscurrents. Confluence Park, 2250 15th St. 2-10 p.m. Free.

    *Denver / Thornton Water Lantern Festival. Carpenter Park, 3488 E. 122th Ave. Free (ages 7 and under), $13.70 (ages 8-14), $39.99 (adult, includes one lantern).5:30-10 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

    Dairy Block After Dark Evening Bazaar. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 7-10 p.m. Free.

    Kids and family

    Field Day. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 1-4 p.m. Free. All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    John Heffron. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.

    Brian Simpson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $28.

    Tom Papa. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland. 8:30 p.m. $42.

    Art, culture, and media

    Architecture Tours. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 11 a.m.-noon. Free (members, children ages 0-18), $15-$22 (non-members).

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.

    Eat and drink

    Swift-Tea. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St. Times vary. $65 (per person). Advanced registration is required.

    *City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    *University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and Univesity Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    *Westword Tacolandia 2024. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 4-7 p.m. $45 (general admission), $75 (VIP).

    Bing Cherry & Georgia Peach Tour. Lowes, 9100 E. Peakview Ave., Greenwood Village. 6-6:30 p.m. No cover.

    A World of Taste: India. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6 p.m. $132.

    Music and nightlife

    *The Revival: Tenth Mountain Division. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *The Colorado Incident – An Evening with The String Cheese Incident. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    World’s Best Led Zeppelin Tribute. Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St. 8-10 p.m. $25 (in advance), $30 (at the door). 

    Sports and fitness

    *Yoga on the Rocks – Buffalo & Sparrow. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 a.m. $43.

    *Yoga in the Lavender Fields. Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 8:30-9:45 a.m. $45. Advanced registration is required.

    Bikes Together Bike Repair. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.

    Ultimate Fighting Championship – UFC. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 5 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Colorado Rapids vs. New York Red Bulls. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sunday, July 14

    Just for fun

    2024 Colorado Tiny House Festival. Adams County Parks, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15.

    Electrify Expo. The Yards, 5004 National Western Drive. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children 5 and under), $20.

    Community Day — 10th Anniversary. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.

    Kids and family

    Summer Sunday Festival. Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St., Broomfield. 3-8 p.m. Free. All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    Summer Cinema Sundays: The Fast and The Furious & 2 Fast, 2 Furious. MCA Denver at the Holiday, 2644 W. 32nd Ave. 10:30 a.m. $3-$5.

    Brian Simpson. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $28.

    Good Session. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.

    Eat and drink

    *South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.  

    Build a Summer Charcuterie. Spirit Hounds Highlands Tasting Room, 3622 Tejon St. Noon-2 p.m. $40.

    Music and nightlife

    Backyard Sessions. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.

    *2024 Summer Music Series. Stanley Marketplace West Patio, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-2 p.m. No cover.

    *Black Opry Revue. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *City Park Jazz Concert: Delta Sonics Blues Revue. City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

    *The String Cheese Incident. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *Yoga in the Lavender Fields. Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 8:30-9:45 a.m. $45. Advanced registration is required.

    All Weekend

    Kids and family

    The Power of Poison. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    Legally Blonde The Musical. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 7:30 p.m. (Friday), 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.

    Art, culture, and media

    Biophilia. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and visitors 18 and younger), $15-$22.

    Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages five-12), $22 (seniors and active military), and $24 (adults). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    Eat and drink

    Novel Strand 5th Anniversary Block Party. Novel Strand Brewing Co., 305 W. 1st Ave. Noon-7 p.m. No cover.

    Worth the Drive

    Saturday

    Annual Art Auction & Community Picnic. Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 5-7

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 5-7

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    While you recover from 4th of July celebrations, here are some ways to unwind and stay entertained this weekend. Happenings across Denver include a Gluten Free Farmer’s Market, Cherry Creek Arts Festival and Fan Expo Denver. The Colorado Rockies are also in town playing the Kansas City Royals. 

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, July 5

    Just for fun

    First Friday: Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Celebration. Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. Starting at 5 p.m. Free. 

    The Blossom Party. The Block Distilling Co., 2990 Larimer St. 7-10 p.m. Free.

    Costume Party and Fan Expo After Party. Mile High Spirits – Tasting Room, 2201 Lawrence St. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

    Kids and family

    Family Science Night. Butterfly Pavilion, Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $4.50 (members), $5 (non-members).

    Comedy and theater

    First Friday Films. Denver Community Media, 2101 Arapahoe St., Unit 1. 6-8 p.m. Free.

    Josh Blue. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $30.

    Troy Walker. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.

    *Cinema in The Sky: The Sandlot. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 8:30 p.m. Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access). 

    Arts, culture, and media

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

    First Friday: RiNo. Throughout Denver’s River North Art District. 6-9 p.m. No cover.

    Music and nightlife

    *Alley Soundscapes: Emily Barnes. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

    Live Music with Charlie White. Spirit Hound Distillers Denver Highlands Tasting Room, 3266 Tejon St. 6 p.m. Free.

    Feel Good Friday. Wild Goose Saloon, 11160 PikesPeak Drive, Parker. 6-11:45 p.m. No cover.

    *The Avett Brothers. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Saturday, July 6

    Just for fun

    *Clayton Community Days. 3840 York St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

    *Urban Market. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.

    Bookswap. Comrade Brewing Co., 7667 E. Illiff Ave. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

    Kids and family

    Fun at the Firehouse. Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place. 10 a.m. $15 (children, includes program and museum admission). Advanced registration required.

    *Celebrate Independence Day. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (members), $8 (youth ages 3 and up), $9 (seniors and military members), $10 (adults).

    Comedy and theater

    Josh Blue. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 6 p.m. $30.

    Troy Walker. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25.

    Art, culture, and media

    The Center Cannot Hold. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.

    Eat and drink

    *City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

    *University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. 

    *Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and Univesity Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover

    Gluten Free Farmer’s Market. Denver Celiacs at 333 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    Date Night: Summer in Paris. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $220 (per couple).

    Music and nightlife

    *Totally Tubular Festival. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village. 5:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    *The Revival: Flobots with Kayla Marque. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *Alley Soundscapes: Brianna Straut. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

    *The Avett Brothers. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *Fitness on the Plaza. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 8-8:45 a.m. Free. Advanced registration required.

    Sunday, July 7

    Just for fun

    *Urban Market. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.

    Kids and family

    Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Celebration. Sam Gary Branch Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 2-4 p.m. Free. All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    Comedian Bingo with John Davis. WestFax Brewing Co., 6733 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 2-4 p.m. No cover.

    Matt Cobos. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $12.

    Steve Gillespie. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.

    Eat and drink

    *South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.  

    Date Night: Spicy Szechuan. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $220 (per couple).

    Music and nightlife

    *Alley Soundscapes: D’Lovelies. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

    *2024 Summer Music Series. Stanley Marketplace West Patio, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. Noon-2 p.m. No cover.

    *Japan Fest 2024. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 4 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    *City Park Jazz Concert: JoFoKe & Same Cloth. City Park Pavilion, 2001 Steele St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

    *The Avett Brothers. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis City SC. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    All Weekend

    Just for fun

    Wright’s Amusements Giant Carnival. Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. 4-11 p.m. (Friday) and noon-11 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). No entry free, $1 per ticket or $40 for unlimited rides.

    Fan Expo Denver. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (Friday), 8:45 a.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday) and 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Sunday). $29 (single day), $109 (4-day pass), $149 (ultimate fan package).  

    Art, culture, and media

    *Cherry Creek Arts Festival. 2 Steele St. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free.

    Legally Blonde The Musical. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. 7:30 p.m. (Friday), 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary.

    Biophilia. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and visitors 18 and younger), $15-$22.

    Mile High Magic. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children 18 and under), $15 (adults).

    Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages five-12), $22 (seniors and active military), and $24 (adults). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    Sports and fitness

    *Kansas City Royals vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 6:10 p.m. (Friday), 7:10 p.m. (Saturday) and 1:10 p.m. (Sunday). Watch on MLB.TV or Fubo. Prices vary.

    Worth the Drive

    Saturday & Sunday

    Broadmoor Traditions Fine Art Festival. The Colorado Springs School – 21 Broadmoor Ave., Colorado Springs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.The Colorado Shakespeare Festival – The Merry Wives of Windsor. University Theatre Building, 261 University of Colorado, Boulder. 7 p.m $22-$76.

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  • Veterinarians Moonlight as Bartenders for a Cause

    Veterinarians Moonlight as Bartenders for a Cause


    BEND, Ore., July 3, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    The veterinarians at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon have received advanced training in a range of different specialties, however, one particular subject may come as a surprise. A group of veterinarians recently completed a course to receive their Oregon alcohol servers permit in order to tend bar at Ponch’s Place, VRCCO’s beer and food truck pavilion. 

    You may be wondering why this hospital or these veterinarians have a desire to serve beer. You can find the answer straight from the company’s core values: personalized experience, beyond expectations, one team, compassion and education. Interestingly, their participation at Ponch’s Place connects to each one of these values. 

    Ponch’s Place and VRCCO plan to hold “meet the vet” nights: Doctor Rounds at Ponch’s Place throughout the year to benefit their Care Fund. Proceeds of the beer poured will go toward providing medical services to Central Oregon’s pets that are in need of financial support. VRCCO started this fund from a place of compassion. Using their one team mentality, their staff is determined to help this initiative succeed. The more awareness and support they can achieve, the more animals will benefit from their work.

    Ponch’s Place provides VRCCO the opportunity to educate the public about their philanthropic efforts. Additionally, “meet the vet” nights will offer educational opportunities and a chance for pet parents to ask questions about the hospital and the services their organization provides. 

    VRCCO understands that the relationship between a parent and a veterinarian is often made through stressful experiences with their pets. Ponch’s Place gives VRCCO the ability to create these experiences that hopefully exceed expectations, eliminate stress, and allow pet parents to enjoy some time (over a beer) with their veterinarian.

    Ponch’s Place was also created as a space for their team and the community to gather and connect. Doctor Rounds at Ponch’s Place is a way to strengthen this connection and provide more personalized experiences with VRCCO. The Veterinary Referral Center feels fortunate to have the ability to create these unique events that will foster the relationships they hope to build in Central Oregon. 

    VRCCO hopes that you will come out to “meet the vet” for the next Doctor Rounds at Ponch’s Place on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. during trivia night with QuizHead Games.

    The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offers the most advanced emergency and specialty care options to members of the Central Oregon community and beyond. The VRCCO Care Fund uses 100% of its funds to provide financial assistance to pet parents facing financial hardship in their community. The funds raised will provide medical services to the neglected, abused and financially constrained animals with otherwise good prognoses that find their way into the VRCCO Emergency and Specialty Hospital. To learn more about this initiative, to donate or attend VRCCO’s annual gala, please visit: www.vrcvet.com/donations.

    Source: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, June 21-23

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, June 21-23

    Scenes from the Denver Pride 2022 parade beginning at Cheesman Park, traversing down Colfax Avenue, and ending at Civic Center Park, Denver, CO. June, 26, 2022.

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    The Denver Pride Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Tequila, Taco, and Cerveza Festival are back this weekend!

    For kids and families, check out Denver’s new American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park, a Snoopy and the Red Baron immersive exhibit, or attend a campfire chat to learn about the bats of Bear Creek.

    For those on a budget, this weekend has tons of free offerings – including Free Friday at the Mile High Flea Market, City Park Jazz, yoga and fitness classes, and Pay-What-You-Wish Day at the Clyfford Still Museum.

    Happy weekend-ing, Denver!

    Friday, June 21

    Festivals

    OUTLoud Music Showcase at the Skylark. 140 S. Broadway. Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15.

    Just for fun

    Free Friday at the Mile High Flea Market. 7007 East 88th Ave. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Performances

    Pride Burlesque at The Lodge at Woods Boss. 675 22nd St. 10:30 p.m. $15.

    Food & drink

    Vino & Vinyl at the MCA Denver. 1485 Delgany St. 6 p.m. $36-$40.

    Arts & media

    Third Friday Collector’s Night at the Art District on Santa Fe. 858 Santa Fe Dr. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

    Immersive Jazz-Art Experience at Lumonics. 800 E. 73 Ave., #11. 7-9:30 p.m. $20.

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space at the Esquire. 590 N. Downing St. 10 p.m. $10.

    Kids & family

    Children’s Book & Toy Swap at Table Public House. 2190 S. Platte River Dr. 4:30-6 p.m. Free.

    Go Skate Day at D-Park. 2205 19th St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

    SCFD Free Day at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. 7711 E. Academy Blvd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Joy Park Free Night at the Children’s Museum Denver Marsico Campus. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. 4:30-8:00 p.m. Free.

    Professional sports

    Rockies vs. Nationals at Coors Field. 2001 Blake St. 6:40 p.m. Tickets start at $12.

    Saturday, June 22

    Food & drink

    Tequila, Taco, and Cerveza Festival. 2027 W Colfax Ave. 2-8 p.m. Tickets start at $18 for minors and $31.50 for adults.

    Performances & concerts

    Super Chill feat. The Polish Ambassador at Levitt Pavilion. 1380 W. Florida Ave. Tickets start at $35.

    The Ultimate Drag Revue at Dairy Block. 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 7-9 p.m. Free admission, bottle service available.

    Pink Pony Club (Chappel Roan Tribute Night) at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom. 2635 Welton St. $19 in advance, $22 day of.

    Grace DeVine at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox. 1215 20th St. Show at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $15.

    Edgewater Music Festival at Citizen’s Park. 5401 W. 22nd Ave. 2-10 p.m. $10 for general admission, $100 for VIP.

    Markets

    Highlands Street Fair. On 32nd Avenue from Irving to Perry streets. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission.

    Popup Denver Maker Market at Union Station. 1701 Wynkoop St. Starts at 11 a.m. Free admission.

    Cherry Creek Fresh Market. E. 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission.

    City Park Farmers Market. E. Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission.

    University Hills Farmers Market. 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission.

    Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E Kentucky Ave. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission.

    Kick-off to Summer Market at Waldschänke Ciders & Coffee. 4100 Jason St. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

    Earthmade Mini at Ironton Distillery. 3636 Chestnut Pl. 3-8 p.m. Free admission.

    Pride parties

    Pride Weekend at Wonderyard + Drag Brunch. 2200 Larimer St. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Free.

    Blockwide Pride at Dairy Block. 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

    Larimer St. Project Celebrates Pride. Between 29th and 30th streets on Larimer Street. Noon-10 p.m. Free.

    Arts & media

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25.

    Pay-What-You-Wish Day at the Clyfford Still Museum. 1250 Bannock St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Choose your price.

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space at the Esquire. 590 N. Downing St. 10 p.m. $10.

    Fitness & wellness

    Fitness on the Plaza at Union Station. 1701 Wynkoop St. 8 a.m. Free.

    Yoga on the Rocks at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison. 7 a.m. Prices vary.

    Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga at Aurora Reservoir. 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. 9-11 a.m. $30.

    Yoga on Tap at Chain Reaction Brewing Company. 902 S. Lipan St. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. $15. Ticket includes a beverage.

    Queer Community Yoga at Urban Sanctuary. 7:30-9:30 a.m. 2745 Welton St. Free.

    Kids & family

    Bats of Bear Creek Naturalist Talk. 15600 W. Morrison Rd. 7:30 p.m. Free with registration.

    Sunday, June 23

    Performances & concerts

    Pauly Shore at ComedyWorks Downtown. 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25-30.

    City Park Jazz featuring Zimbira. 1600 City Park Esplanade. 6 – 8 p.m. Free.

    Markets

    South Pearl St. Farmers Market. South Pearl Street between East Arkansas Avenue and East Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Highlands Farmers Market. Osceola Street & Lowell Boulevard. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Las Cajulas de Westwood Community Flea Market. 3970 Morrison Rd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

    Fitness & wellness

    Soundbath Sundays at The Black Box. 314 East 13th Ave. 4:20-8 p.m. $30.

    Adoptable Puppy Yoga on the Rooftop of the Catbird Hotel. 3770 Walnut St. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $40-$45.

    Pick up soccer at Washington Park. North Playground, 1000 S. Downing St. 9-11 a.m. Free.

    Arts & media

    Color Me Bonita Sip and Pait at WestFax Brewing Company. 6733 W. Colfax Ave. 2 p.m. $40.

    Worth the drive

    Colorado Renaissance Festival. 650 Perry Park Ave. in Larkspur. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Frederick in Flight: Hot Air Balloon Festival. Centennial Park, 630 Eighth St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning lift-offs around 6 a.m., Saturday night Balloon Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. Free.

    Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival. 140 Ida Belle Dr. 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Prices vary.

    All Weekend

    Festivals and fairs

    Denver PrideFest. Between Colfax and 14th Avenue, and Bannock Street and Lincoln Street. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

    Denver Cherry Blossom Festival. 1950 Larimer St. Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission.

    Denver Street Fair. 900 Galapago St. 11 a.m.-7 pm. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

    Markets

    Summer Solstice Artisan Market. 1005 Galapago St. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.

    Performances

    The Hombres. 1468 Dayton St. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $20-$36. (Runs through July 7.)

    Widespread Panic at Red Rocks. 18300 W Alameda Pkwy. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $140.

    Pauly Shore at ComedyWorks South. 5345 Landmark Place. Friday at 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Tickets range from $30-35.

    Patton Oswalt at ComedyWorks Downtown. 1226 15th St. Friday at 9:45 p.m. and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Tickets range from $65-$75.

    Food & drink

    Rainbow Happy Hour at Spirit Hound Tasting Room. 3622 Tejon St. 3-6 p.m. Free with reservation.

    Arts & media

    Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Nepali Community at the Aurora History Museum. 15051 E Alameda Pkwy. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. On view through April 6, 2025.

    Novo Ita, an immersive art experience at Spectra Art Space. 1836 S. Broadway. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Children’s tickets $12, adults $20.

    Process Makes Perfect: Printmakers Explore the Natural World at Denver Botanic Gardens. 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Free with admission.

    Kids & family

    Finding Nemo Jr. by American Academy Performing Arts. 19650 E. Main St. Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at noon and 6 p.m. $10.

    Disney’s Frozen at the Buell Theatre. 1350 Curtis St. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $35-$165.

    Orcas: Our Shared Future. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 2. Prices vary, this requires a timed ticket and museum admission. All ages. Advanced registration is recommended.

    American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park*. 7150 Leetsdale Dr. #380. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Sunday. Prices vary, starting at $9.99 for children 8 and younger, and starting at $12.99 for older participants. *This is a new park that opened on June 18.

    Snoopy and the Red Baron immersive exhibit at Wings Air & Space Museum. 7711 East Academy Blvd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices vary.

    Portals. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. (On view through July 13.)

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  • SLOPPY JOES – Crock Pot or Stove Top

    SLOPPY JOES – Crock Pot or Stove Top

    If you love sloppy joes you must try this recipe! It has wonderful reviews, super easy to make and can be made in the crock pot or on the stove top.

    Homemade Sloppy Joes

    If you love simple dishes, you will want to check out our Lazy Lasagna! It’s only 4 ingredients, super simple and a delicious recipe.

    ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

    There are a few reasons why we love this recipe. It’s super easy to make which is always a plus, the flavor is incredible and it’s versatile. The meat really has a great taste and we also love it served over a sweet potato. Something about the sweetness of the potato with this recipe is really good. We love to serve this for family gatherings, we will make it up and put it in the crock pot and anyone can make a sandwich when the want. Just add some potato chips and you have a simple and delicious meal!

    🍴KEY INGREDIENTS

    • Hamburger
    • Onion
    • Tomato sauce
    • Ketchup
    • Yellow mustard
    • Minced garlic
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Brown sugar

    🍽️HOW TO MAKE

    This is recipe is very easy to make and comes together really quickly. It’s great for a busy night if you want to make it on the stove or put it in the crock pot and let it cook for a bit.

    COOKING STEPS

    Step 1
    Crock Pot Method: Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet on top of the stove and drain. Place hamburger and onions along with the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire and brown sugar in the crock pot on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

    Step 2
    Skillet Method: Brown ground beef and onions, drain. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

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    You can easily double or triple this recipe for a larger group. We like to make this one in the crock pot because it gives the ingredients time to marry and adds to the flavor.

    Also you can make any of our sloppy joe recipes with ground turkey or ground chicken. We have made it with both and love it.

    OTHER SLOPPY JOE RECIPES

    • Smokey BBQ Sloppy Joes – This is a different version and really good. The smoke flavor with the bbq sauce is delicious. We added cheese too, which is totally versatile.
    • Steak Sauce Sloppy Joes – These are made with a delicious steak sauce and these are great! Really unique but oh so good.
    • Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole – Love sloppy joes and pasta.. try this combination! The same flavor of our favorite sloppy joes but in a skillet with pasta. DELICIOUS!
    • Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe Sliders – This recipe is wonderful and one you should definitely try. It’s a twist on a classic and always a hit!

    STORING, REHEATING & SERVING SIZE

    This makes about 6 servings, we reheat in the microwave or in a skillet and store in the refrigerator. This meat will keep for a few days!

    Homemade Sloppy Joes

    Judy Yeager

    This recipe for homemade sloppy joes can be made on the stove top or in the crock pot. It has wonderful reviews! Add some chips and you have a simple yet delicious meal.

    Prep Time 10 minutes

    Cook Time 15 minutes

    Total Time 25 minutes

    Course Dinner

    Cuisine American

    • 1 pound hamburger
    • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
    • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

    • Crock Pot Method: Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet on top of the stove and drain. Place hamburger and onions along with the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, garlic, Worcestershire and brown sugar in the crock pot on low for 3 to 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

    • Skillet Method: Brown ground beef and onions, drain. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

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  • Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event and Timed Research tasks

    Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event and Timed Research tasks

    Pokémon Go is hosting a water- and rock-type Pokémon event called “Spelunker’s Cove” to coincide with Pokémon Go Fest: Madrid. The event runs from June 15-18 and boosts the spawn rates of the aforementioned types of Pokémon.

    During the event period, any candy obtained from catching Pokémon will be doubled. Crabrawler is also making its shiny debut, so if you’re super lucky, you may see a shiny one.

    Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Niantic

    Below we list out the other perks alongside Pokémon Go’s “Spelunker’s Cove” event, including the paid Timed Research, event Field Research Tasks, and spawns.

    Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event Timed Research and rewards

    This is a paid Timed Research for $1.99. Is the “Spelunker’s Cove” paid research worth buying? While the battle passes make it worth the value, we don’t recommend shelling out this extra cash unless you really want guaranteed Crabrawler encounters.

    ‘Beach Bash’ step 1 of 1

    • Power up Pokémon 5 times (2 Premium Battle Passes)
    • Explore 5 km (Crabrawler encounter)
    • Spin 10 PokéStops (Crabrawler encounter)
    • Catch 20 Pokémon (Crabrawler encounter)
    • Power up Pokémon 10 times (Crabrawler encounter)

    Rewards: 3 Premium Battle Passes, Crabrawler encounter, 20 Crabrawler Candy

    Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event Field Research and rewards

    Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

    • Catch 5 rock-type Pokémon (Geodude, Nosepass, or Binacle encounter)
    • Win a raid (Carbink, Crabrawler, or Jangmo-o encounter)
    • Power up Pokémon 10 times (Crabrawler encounter)
    • Spin 5 PokéStops (5 Poké Balls, 2 potions, or 2 revives)

    Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event boosted spawns

    These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

    • Geodude
    • Rhyhorn
    • Chinchou
    • Marill
    • Shuckle
    • Remoraid
    • Nosepass
    • Feebas
    • Carbink
    • Crabrawler

    Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event raid targets

    These Pokémon will be in raids during the event:

    • Crabrawler (1-star)
    • Wimpod (1-star)
    • Jangmo-o (1-star)
    • Onix (3-star)
    • Kabutops (3-star)
    • Crawdaunt (3-star)

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  • Police confront pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA

    Police confront pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA

    Scores of protesters formed a roving pro-Palestinian camp on UCLA’s campus Monday afternoon, reciting the names of thousands of people who have died in Gaza.

    After several hours of mostly peaceful demonstration, however, the situation turned chaotic, with Los Angeles police and private security guards forming a skirmish line and confronting protesters who stood behind barricades.

    A crowd formed on the opposite side of the skirmish line, with protesters chanting, “Let them go!”

    Associate professor Graeme Blair, who is a member of Faculty for Justice in Palestine, said one student went to the hospital for treatment of wounds from a rubber bullet, which he said was fired when students were barricaded near Dodd Hall. He criticized authorities, saying the students had been following dispersal orders throughout the evening.

    A UC Police representative declined to answer questions about arrests or whether “less than lethal” weapons were used.

    Earlier, police had ordered the demonstrators to disperse at least twice, and the crowd quickly dismantled tents and barricades and moved to different locations on campus.

    As protesters marched, one among them was reading aloud names of Palestinians killed.

    “They will not die in vain,” protesters chanted after each name. “They will be redeemed.”

    Some protesters set roses down next to a coffin painted with the Palestinian flag that sat alongside fake bloodied corpses. A helicopter hovered overhead.

    Many protesters declined to give interviews, saying they were not “media liaisons” or “media trained.”

    The event was organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA. Several faculty members followed the crowd with a banner showing support for the students and the demonstration.

    Monday’s event marked the third pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA in recent weeks, the handling of which has drawn outrage and questions about how ill-prepared the university was for such an event.

    The first one was set up April 25, sparking mixed reactions and a largely peaceful counterprotest on April 28.

    Two days later, however, UCLA declared the encampment unlawful and directed campus members to leave or face discipline.

    Later that night, a violent mob attacked the camp. The few police officers on duty were quickly overwhelmed, and the violence continued for three hours until authorities finally brought the situation under control.

    At Monday’s demonstration, most protesters wore surgical masks, and those at the edges of the moving encampment held makeshift wooden shields or set up chicken wire to barricade themselves in. The crowd moved from the courtyard outside Royce Hall to the bottom of the Tongva steps, to the patio behind Kerckhoff Hall, to a courtyard outside Dodd Hall.

    Los Angeles police and private security guards formed a line as an unlawful assembly was declared Monday at UCLA.

    (Alene Tchekmedyian / Los Angeles Times)

    As evening set in, the protesters set up their barricades in the Dodd Hall courtyard. The confrontation escalated as an unlawful assembly was declared. Police and guards formed a line, with protesters shouting, “Cops off campus!”

    L.A. Police Capt. Kelly Muniz confirmed to The Times that arrests were made at the protest but did not provide further details.

    UCLA professor Yogita Goyal, who teaches English and African American studies, was among faculty on campus Monday expressing support for the protesters. Goyal said police should not have declared an unlawful assembly on Monday — or on April 30 when students were protesting peacefully.

    “UCLA leadership should be out here and should be allowing our students to express their political views,” she said.

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  • Biden raises millions in the Bay Area as he says his campaign is underestimated

    Biden raises millions in the Bay Area as he says his campaign is underestimated

    President Biden raised millions of dollars for his reelection bid in Silicon Valley on Friday as he poked at former President Trump and argued that his campaign was being underestimated.

    “The press doesn’t want to write about it, but the momentum is clearly in our favor, with polls moving toward us and away from Trump,” he said, noting that 1.6 million people have donated to the campaign, nearly all less than $200 each. He said his campaign has opened 150 offices in battleground states “and Trump has opened zero offices. And it’s not just because he’s on trial.”

    California donors bankroll presidential campaigns on both sides of the aisle, and Biden and Trump have both raised more in the state for their reelection bids than anywhere else, according to the Federal Election Commission. The president is expected to return to Southern California for a fundraiser in June.

    Biden’s Friday trip to California was his first since a February fundraiser at the Beverly Park estate of media mogul Haim Saban. The Israeli American billionaire prompted scrutiny this week because of an email he sent to senior Biden aides criticizing the administration’s decision to put a shipment of weapons to Israel on hold because they could be used in an offensive against a densely populated city in southern Gaza.

    Biden encountered protesters on both sides of the issue in the Bay Area, as well as in Seattle, where he flew after the California visit. As the president’s motorcade drove to a Palo Alto fundraiser hosted by Marissa Mayer, the former chief executive of Yahoo, it encountered people holding Palestinian flags and signs that said “Defund Israel” as well as another group waving Israeli flags.

    Biden did not address the issue at three fundraisers in California and Washington on Friday, including the event hosted by Mayer, where tickets cost up to $50,000, according to the news website Puck. An earlier fundraiser Biden headlined at the Portola Valley home of Vinod Khosla, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems, cost up to $100,000. The two events were expected to raise $4 million.

    California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom attended the Mayer event. Biden called the two women a source of inspiration and noted his efforts to create a diverse administration.
    “These two ladies here in my view — and I mean this sincerely — are emblematic of how America is changing,” the president said. “They’re incredibly competent and they’re incredibly capable and they’re changing the whole emotion of what constitutes success and what can be done.”

    Silicon Valley has grown into a fundraising juggernaut for political candidates and overwhelmingly favors Democrats.

    In the 2024 presidential election, Biden and associated groups backing his campaign have raised $17.1 million from the communications and electronics industry, which includes tech companies, according to an analysis of FEC data released April 22 by the nonpartisan nonprofit Open Secrets, which tracks electoral finances. Trump has raised $1.7 million.

    Trump did receive the backing of some notable tech leaders in his successful 2016 campaign, such as billionaire Peter Thiel, the PayPal co-founder who made history that year who said from the podium of the Republican National Convention that he is gay before Trump was nominated as the GOP candidate.

    Thiel and some other tech leaders backed away from Trump after the tumult of his presidency and in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that attempted to halt the certification of the 2020 election results.

    In the 2024 Republican primary, some backed other GOP candidates but have reportedly returned to the fold since Trump became the presumptive Republican nominee.

    “President Trump is building a historic and unified political movement to make America great again, receiving more than 90% approval from Republican voters, winning Independents by double digits, and picking up historic gains with longtime Democrat constituencies,” campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.

    “Anyone who believes in securing the border, rebuilding the economy, restoring American energy dominance, and ending the wars Joe Biden has created around the world is welcome to join President Trump’s movement to make America great again,” Leavitt said.

    National GOP leaders predicted Biden would lose in November dispute his fundraising prowess.

    “Everyone is worse off under Joe Biden, but instead of correcting his failed Bidenomics agenda or securing the border, Biden is rubbing elbows with donors to save his flailing campaign,” Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said in a statement. “It won’t work — voters know that Biden is wrong on the issues, and they’ll vote President Trump back in to the White House on November 5.”

    First Lady Jill Biden was also in California raising money for her husband’s reelection campaign — in Marin County on Thursday and in Beverly Hills on Friday at the home of John Emerson, the U.S. ambassador to Germany under President Obama, and Kimberly Marteau Emerson, the spokesperson for the U.S. Information Agency under President Clinton.

    The event raised more than $450,000, John Emerson told attendees, who included media mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, a co-chair of Biden’s reelection campaign.

    After recounting how Biden proposed marriage five times, Jill Biden laced into Trump.

    “Donald Trump is dangerous to our families and to our country,” she said. “We are the first generation in half a century to give our daughters a country with fewer rights than we had. We simply cannot let him win.”

    The president, speaking in Portola Valley, repeated jokes he has previously made about the former president.

    “Not everyone is feeling the enthusiasm these days. The other day this guy walked up, said I’m in real trouble, short on cash, I don’t know what to do. I said, ‘Donald, I can’t help you,’” Biden said.

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 3-5

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 3-5

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    Mile High Asian Food Week ends on Saturday as several local farmers’ markets kick off the 2024 season on Saturday and Sunday. Cinco de Mayo celebrations, including a parade, kid’s area and taco eating contest, are also set to take place at Civic Center Park.

    Other events include Derby Day celebrations, Earth Day Clean Up and the Dumb Friends League’s annual Furry Scurry 2024 at Washington Park. 

    Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, May 3

    Just for fun

    May First Friday Pop-Up Art Gallery. The Source Hotel, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 6-9 p.m. No cover.

    The Blossom Party – A Monthly Night of Drag. The Block Distilling Co., 2990 Larimer St. 7 p.m. Free.

    Halfway to Halloween. 13th Floor Haunted House, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. 7-9:45 p.m. Starting at $29.99. 

    Origins: Building Life Grand Opening. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children under two), $10.95 (children ages two-12), $13.95 (seniors ages 65+), and $15.95 (adults). Advanced registration is recommended for timed entry.

    Kids and family

    First Friday Paint and Sit. John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    Jamie Lissow. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $30.

    Jordan Jensen. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $30.

    Your Friend Did What. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $15.

    Arts, culture, and media

    Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, from 13th to Alameda avenues and Kalamath to Inca streets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

    Eat and drink

    Mile High Asian Food Week. Locations vary across the Denver metro. Times vary by restaurant. Prices vary. (Read more about the food week here.)

    Music and nightlife

    *Alley Soundscapes: Antonio Lopez Band. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

    *Jason Isabell and The 400 Unit. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    Missio. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 8 p.m. $25.

    Sports and fitness

    Ageless Grace – Body and Brain Workout. Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St. 2-3 p.m. Free.

    Saturday, May 4

    Just for fun

    *Free Mulch and Compost Giveaway. Denver Central Platte Campus, 2000 W. 3rd Ave. (mulch) and 1271 W. Bayuad Ave. (compost), Havana Nursery, 10450 Smith Road (mulch). 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Advanced registration is required. (Read more about the event here.)

    *Earth Day Clean Up. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 9-11 a.m. Free.

    *Furry Scurry 2024. Washington Park, S. Downing St. & E. Louisiana Ave. 9 a.m.-noon. Prices vary, online registration is closed, must register in person.

    *Cinco de Mayo. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

    *Cinco de Mayo Community Parade. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

    *Cinco de Mayo Lowrider Car Show. Along Colfax Avenue in Denver from Bannock to Broadway. Starting at 11 a.m. Free.

    *Cinco de Mayo Chihuahau Races. Civic Center Park contest stage, 101 14th Ave. Starting at noon. Free.

    *Clayton Community Days. 3840 York St. Noon-6 p.m. Free.

    2024 Denver Mini Derby. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 1-6 p.m. Starting at $89.99.

    Denver Derby Day. The Ritz-Carlton, 1881 Curtis St. 1-8 p.m. $30-$150.

    Halfway to Halloween. 13th Floor Haunted House, 3400 E. 52nd Ave. 7-9:45 p.m. Starting at $29.99. 

    STARBALL: A “Maasverse” Inspired Evening. The Mezzanine at Zeppelin Station, 3501 Wazee St. 7-11:30 p.m. $80-$160.

    Kids and family

    Free Comic Book Day 2024. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. All ages. 

    Bike Helmet Decoration Party. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 3-4 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages five-12, when accompanied by an adult.

    Comedy and theater

    *Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St. 2 p.m. Free. (Read more about the performance and what to expect here.)

    Jamie Lissow. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $30.

    Jordan Jensen. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 9:45 p.m. $30.

    Art, culture, and media

    Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Artist Talk with Jacobo and Maria Angeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 2 p.m. $10 (members), $15 (non-members).

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-25.

    Eat and drink

    *City Park Farmers Market Opening Weekend. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. (Read more about the market and others in the area here.)

    *Cherry Creek Fresh Market Opening Day. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and Univesity Boulevard. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    Perfect Blend: Grand Opening Party. Perfect Blend, 11010 S. Twenty Mile Road, Unit A, Parker. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No cover.

    Mile High Asian Food Week. Locations vary across the Denver metro. Times vary by restaurant. Prices vary. (Read more about the food week here.)

    Music and nightlife

    *Mersiv. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 5 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Alley Soundscapes: Many Mountains. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 6-8 p.m. Free.

    *Levitt’s Free Series: L.A. WITCH with Pink Fuzz. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 7 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seats), $35 (VIP tickets). Advanced registration is required.

    Sports and fitness

    *Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. 4:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Time TBD. Prices vary.

    Sunday, May 5

    Just for fun

    *Cinco de Mayo. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

    *RiNo Flea Market. The Bird Lot, 2532 Larimer St. Noon-7 p.m. No cover.

    Comedy and theater

    Steve Vanderploeg. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $15.

    John Novosad. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7 p.m. $14.

    Eat and drink

    *South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.  

    *Cinco de Mayo Taco Eating Contest. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. Starting at 2 p.m. 

    Music and nightlife

    *Alley Soundscapes: Jeremy Mohney & His Band. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

    All Weekend

    Just for fun

    SeriesFest: Season 10. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., and other Denver-area venues. $75 (Sie FilmCenter student pass), $135 (Sie FilmCenter pass), $300 (industry pass), $375 (premium pass), and $1,000 (champion pass).   

    Kids and family

    Orcas: Our Shared Future. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices vary, this requires a timed ticket and museum admission. All ages. Advanced registration is recommended. 

    Art, culture, and media

    Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (members and children two and under), $11.50 (children ages three-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), and $15.75 (adults).

    Mile High Magic. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children 18 and under), $15 (adults).

    Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages five-12), $22 (seniors and active military), and $24 (adults). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    The Lost Paradise. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon- 7 p.m. (Friday) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free (members and children 18 and under), $9 (college students, teachers, seniors, and active military members), and $12 (adults).

    Space Explorers – The Infinite. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 2-7 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary. Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    Remembering. Next Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. (Friday), noon-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free. 

    Eat and drinkRun for the Roses 5th Anniversary Celebration. Run For the Roses, 1801 Blake St., Suite 10. 5 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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  • Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

    Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

    Each year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books draws authors representing diverse genres, from established figures to emerging talents, and attendees who engage with panels and discussions, storytelling sessions, book signings and interactive exhibits. A wealth of experiences awaited readers of all ages at this year’s event over the weekend at USC.

    Mary Lara adds to the “Tell us what you’re reading” board, alongside daughters Aria Cook, 4, and Selena Cook, 8.

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

    Couple Julian Obobo and Ani Kelemdjian roam during the LA Times Book Festival.

    Julian Obobo and Ani Kelemdjian roam the festival.

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

    USC cheerleaders and band members perform during the LA Times Book Festival.

    USC cheerleaders and band members perform during the festival.

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

    People wait in line during the LA Times Book Festival.

    Readers wait for the next event.

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

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    Karlie, 11, reads "The Summer She Went Missing" by Chelsea Ichaso.

    2

    Susan Olson's sticker made a big statement.

    3

    Tiffany Haddish sings after her panel.

    4

    Jeezy speaks with L.A. Times editor Jevon Phillips about his memoir "Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe."

    1. Karlie, 11, reads “The Summer She Went Missing” by Chelsea Ichaso. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 2. Susan Olson’s sticker made a big statement. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 3. Tiffany Haddish sings after her panel. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) 4. Jeezy speaks with L.A. Times editor Jevon Phillips about his memoir “Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.” (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

    RuPaul laughs while being surrounded by his three sisters while discussing his memoir.

    RuPaul, onstage with his sisters, discusses his memoir “The House of Hidden Meanings.”

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

    Panelists Sharon Levin, Kim Johnson, Paula Yoo, and Jennifer Baker speak during the Do the Right Thing.

    From left, Sharon Levin, Kim Johnson, Paula Yoo, and Jennifer Baker speak at the “Do the Right Thing: Social Justice and Dystopias in Young Adult Fiction” panel on the Young Adult Stage.

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

    People look through an array of books to purchase during the LA Times Book Festival.

    Books are available for purchase.

    (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, April 19-21

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, April 19-21

    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    Dia Del Niño events will take place at several Denver Public Library locations this weekend. Other happenings include 420 festivals and events, Earth Day clean-ups, Ice Cube and Wiz Khalifa at Red Rocks, and a Taylor Swift album release party at Stanley Marketplace.

    For sports fans, the Colorado Rockies are back in town and the Denver Nuggets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

    Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, April 19

    Just for fun

    *Earther Betterers: Sun Valley Clean Up. Meow Wolf at Sun Valley Kitchen, 1260 Decatur St. 10 a.m. Free.

    Kids and family

    Little University Art Studio: Yarn Art with Line and Scribble. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Comedy and theater

    3rd Annual Savage 420 Comedy Show. Woods Boss Brewing, 2208 California St. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $15.

    Bored Teachers Tour. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary. 

    Akaash Singh. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-$45.

    Arts, culture, and media

    Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Rough Gems 2024: Laugh Lines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover. 

    Opening Reception of “Remembering…” Next Gallery, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 5-10 p.m. Free. 

    Third Friday Collector’s Night. Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr. 5:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

    Music and nightlife

    *Alley Soundscapes: Racyne Parker. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

    *Ice Cube. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Kai Wachi. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 7 p.m. $35 (general admission), $99.95 (VIP).

    Ray Bonneville and Seth Walker. Shallow Hill Music – Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. $30 (in advance), $35 (day of).

    Saka. Meow Wolf, 1338 1st St. 9 p.m. $25.

    Sports and fitness

    *Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on Colorado Rockies or listen at 850 AM. 6:40 p.m. Prices vary.

    Saturday, April 20

    Just for fun

    Earth Day at Farm & Market: Urban Farm Fair. 2401 Larimer St. 9:30 a.m. Free.

    Paint and Sip. Valdez-Perry Branch Library, 4690 Vine St. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

    April Makers Market. The Source Hotel, 3330 Brighton Blvd. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    *Mile High 420 Festival. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave. Starting at 1 p.m. Free (general admission), $175 (VIP).

    Earth Day Plant Bar Pop-Up. Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. 1-5 p.m. Prices vary.

    Kids and family

    The Learning Lab: Magic Show. Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 6 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Little U: Dia De Los Ninos Party Day and Face Painting. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Library Garden- Building Planters. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. All ages.

    Dia Del Niño Fiesta. Hadley Branch Library, 1890 S. Grove St. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 18 and under.

    Comedy and theater

    *Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. Noon. Free. (Read more about the performance and what to expect here.)

    Don’t Tell Denver. Five Points, the exact location sent to ticket holders on the day of the show. 7:30 p.m. $25.

    Akaash Singh. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $30-$45.

    Art, culture, and media

    Stripped. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Rough Gems 2024: Laugh Lines. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover. 

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $25.

    Eat and drink

    Drag Bingo Lunch. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, 3636 Chestnut Place. 1-2 p.m. $10.

    Books, Brews & Haikus. Denver Public Library at Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave. 1-4 p.m. No cover.

    Arvada Beer Fest. Freedom Street Social, 15177 Candelas Parkway, Arvada. 1-5 p.m. $55 (general admission), $80 (VIP).

    Music and nightlife

    Taylor Swift Album Release Party. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Chamber Music Concert. Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.

    *Alley Soundscapes: Racyne Parker. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5-7 p.m. Free.

    *Wiz Khalifa & Flatbush Zombies. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ABC. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on Colorado Rockies or listen at 850 AM. 6:10 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. Watch on Apple TV. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sunday, April 21

    Just for fun

    Earth Day at Farm & Market: Urban Farm Fair. 2401 Larimer St. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    *Earth Day Celebration. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St., and Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary by location.

    *RiNo Flea Market. The Bird Lot, 2571 Larimer St. Noon-7 p.m. No cover.

    Comedy and theater

    Today’s Topics with John Novosad. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $15.

    Eat and drink

    Spring Cookie Decorating. Little Man Ice Cream Factory, 4411 W. Colfax Ave. Noon-2 p.m. $8. Advanced registration is required.

    Music and nightlife

    Denver miniFEST. Cervantes Other Side, 2637 Welton St. 2:15-11:45 p.m. $22.99 (live stream), $26.24 (in-person concert).

    *Key Glock. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Miku Expo 2024 North America. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

    Sports and fitness

    *Seattle Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Watch on Colorado Rockies or listen at 850 AM. 1:10 p.m. Prices vary.

    All Weekend

    Kids and family

    Orcas: Our Shared Future. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices vary, this requires a timed ticket and museum admission. All ages. Advanced registration is recommended. 

    Art, culture, and media

    Process Makes Perfect: Printmakers Explore the Natural World. Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street Location, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (members and children 2 and under), $11.50 (children ages 3-15 and students), $12 (seniors and military members), $15.75 (adults).

    Have a Seat. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and guests ages 18 and under), $15 (seniors 65+ and Colorado students), $18 (Colorado residents), $19 (non-resident adults and college students), $22 (non-resident adults).

    Mile High Magic. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children 18 and under), $15 (adults).

    Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages 5-12), $22 (seniors and active military), $24 (adults). Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    The Lost Paradise. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon- 7 p.m. (Friday) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Free (members and children 18 and under), $9 (college students, teachers, seniors, and active military members), and $12 (adults).

    Space Explorers – The Infinite. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 2-7 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Prices vary. Advanced registration is required for timed entry.

    Eat and drink

    6th Birthday Celebration Weekend. Red Rocks Beer Garden, 116 Stone St., Morrison. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.

    Worth the Drive

    Saturday

    Dank Grass Fest – Bluegrass and IPA Festival. Oskar Blues Brewery (Longmont Taproom), 1800 Pike Road, Longmont. Noon-9 p.m. Free.

    All weekend

    Castle Rock Home Show. Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock. Noon-6 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday). Free.

    Long Live Tattoo Festival. Ameristar Black Hawk, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sunday). $25-$30 (GA day pass), $50-$60 (weekend pass), $125 (VIP)

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  • Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond

    Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond

    It’s finally here: the great eclipse of 2024.

    The last total solar eclipse that crossed the contiguous United States was in August 2017, according to NASA. Another one won’t cross again for 20 years.

    Throngs of people are traveling to the Midwest and east, where the eclipse action will be the most dramatic.

    And although California won’t experience the phenomenon of totality, there is still plenty to see.

    Here is a quick guide:

    The basics

    Total eclipse: Midday darkness will be cast on a sliver of states, including Texas, Illinois, Ohio and New York — but there won’t be any “totality” in Los Angeles.

    Partial eclipse: In Los Angeles, about half of the sun will be visibly covered by the moon, and in San Francisco, one-third will be.

    The northernmost parts of the state will see the smallest amount of the eclipse, while cities to the south will experience more.

    The timing

    In Los Angeles, the action begins at 10:06 a.m. A substantial blocking of the sun will be obvious by 10:39 a.m. and will peak at 11:12 a.m. By 12:22 p.m., it will be over, according to the Griffith Observatory.

    There will be a lot of events locally.

    Safety, glasses, phones

    Looking up: The first rule of a solar eclipse is, don’t look at the sun without specialized eclipse glasses or a solar viewer. It’s not safe. If you look up at the eclipse without protection, it will cause severe eye injury, according to NASA.

    Using the right glasses: Here are some safety and glasses tips.

    Taking pictures: Even taking photos on your phone can pose risks to your eyes. Casually including the sun in a photo for a quick snapshot isn’t really a safety issue for the camera. But experts have tips.

    And finally …

    Enjoy the day! Rare moments can bring people together. At least some scientists think so.

    Of course they can also spark end-times conspiracies (please, ignore those!).

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  • 20 Pomona College protesters arrested after storming, occupying president’s office

    20 Pomona College protesters arrested after storming, occupying president’s office

    What began as a peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstration on Friday afternoon at Pomona College, quickly devolved after protesters stormed and then occupied the college president’s office. By the end of the evening, 20 students had been arrested and booked by riot-gear-wearing local police forces.

    Nineteen students were charged with misdemeanor trespassing, and one with obstruction of justice, according to the Claremont Police Department. Police from Claremont, Pomona, Azusa, and La Verne responded to the scene.

    The protest started over the college’s dismantling of a piece of student-erected pro-Palestinian protest art on the Claremont campus, which had been standing since March 28.

    The 32-foot-long, eight-paneled “apartheid wall” outside the Smith Campus Center was a physical and artistic protest designed to highlight “the unequal treatment of the Palestinian people living under the brutal conditions of the illegal Israeli Occupation,” and underscore the administration’s refusal to heed the will of students, who voted in February for the college to divest from companies seen as aiding Israel.

    “Civil disobedience and peaceful protests by students were met with tactical gear and assault rifles,” wrote members of the Claremont Consortium Faculty for Justice in Palestine in a statement about the event. “Students who are scheduled to graduate in less than a month are being threatened with suspension for non-violent protest. This response is shameful.”

    A letter sent out Friday by Gabrielle Starr, the Pomona College president, described the situation as “an escalating series of incidents on our campus, which has included persistent harassment of visitors for admission tours.”

    She said protesters had refused to identify themselves to campus authorities, and had verbally harassed staff, “even using a sickening, anti-black racial slur in addressing an administrator.”

    On Friday morning, students were told the campus would be taking down the wall. Many students had been camping there since the wall was erected in late March, but according to Eve Oishi, a professor of cultural studies at Claremont Graduate University, had packed up and disassembled their encampment.

    Oishi said she stopped by the wall late Friday morning in order to drop off books and snacks for the few students sitting at a table nearby. They requested “unhealthy snacks,” she said, because they’d been living off donated and shared granola bars for days.

    The wall consisted of eight wooden panels including maps of Palestinian territory since 1946, and large lettering with phrases such as “Disrupt the Death Machine,” “Apartheid College; We are all Complicit,” and “Smash Imperialism, Long Live Int’l Solidarity.”

    Oishi said the wall “was not highly unusual at all” in terms of the kinds of art, installations and protests often seen around campus. “I don’t understand why it was seen as such a threat.”

    At around 1:15 p.m., college staff began to take apart the wall “in preparation for events scheduled on Sunday, and in line with our policy,” wrote Starr in a statement, describing the “occupiers” as masked — which is against college policy.

    It was at this point, alleged Starr, that the students “proceeded to verbally harass campus staff” and used a racial slur.

    According to a statement from the Claremont Consortium Faculty for Justice in Palestine, college staff removed half of the installation’s panels, while students “protected the other panels from removal.”

    At 4 p.m., 18 of the demonstrators entered Alexander Hall, “under false pretenses,” according to Starr, and made their way up a staircase and into Starr’s office.

    According to a news release from Pomona Divest Apartheid, “the 18+ students sitting in Starr’s office were barricaded in by Campus Safety Officers, who positioned themselves in front of the exits.”

    Fifty more protesters spilled into the building in a second wave, after a protester unlocked a door to let them in. They occupied the hallway outside Starr’s office.

    According to the Claremont Courier, local police arrived roughly an hour later in riot gear, and then exited with 19 arrested students.

    Social media photos and videos of the events show police physically pushing student reporters out of the room, and closing window blinds to prevent them from documenting the situation.

    The arrested students were taken to the Claremont Police Department, where a demonstration quickly grew.

    At 12:20 a.m., the 20 students were released.

    According to Oishi, the students were from Pomona, Scripps and Pitzer colleges. She said the students have been expelled from campus and “not allowed back into their dorm rooms. Some of them are a month away from graduation. They have no place to to stay. No way to eat, no way to get to finish their classes.”

    In Starr’s statement, she wrote that any Pomona students involved in the protest would be subject to immediate suspension, whiles students from the other Claremont Colleges would be banned from Pomona’s campus and “subject to discipline on their own campuses.”

    Oishi said faculty would be looking into the “due process policies that the President used extraordinary emergency powers that were not merited, given the lack of community threat.”

    She said campus security had sent out an announcement saying there was no threat to the community.

    “So why were heavily armed and militarized police necessary?” she said.

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  • Who turned out the lights? Los Angeles-area landmarks go dark in observance of Earth Hour

    Who turned out the lights? Los Angeles-area landmarks go dark in observance of Earth Hour

    The famed Pacific Wheel at Santa Monica Pier and the glowing Gateway Pylons at Los Angeles International Airport are just a couple of the local landmarks that will go dark Saturday night in observance of Earth Hour.

    “Tonight, LAX will temporarily turn off its iconic gateway pylons in observance of Earth Hour. The pylons will be lit green before going dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in unison with other city-owned buildings and famous landmarks across Los Angeles,” the airport posted on social media.

    Earth Hour, which began in Australia in 2007, is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund. The event is intended to engage the public’s interest in matters involving global warming and to encourage individuals and businesses across the globe to dedicate an hour to activities benefiting Earth’s environment.

    The Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier, which bills itself as the world’s only solar-powered wheel, will turn off all but its wheel rim safety lights. The lights-off event can be viewed online at the Pacific Park website.

    “In an increasingly divided world, Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope and inspiration to rally as many people as possible, in particular people who are not fully engaged with the environmental crisis yet,” read a statement from Pacific Park operators.

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  • VRCCO Celebrates the Opening of its Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital and Food Truck Pavilion

    VRCCO Celebrates the Opening of its Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital and Food Truck Pavilion

    The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon sets a new standard for excellence with a state-of-the-art facility and exterior community space.


    BEND, Ore., March 20, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is excited to announce that the doors to its new state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital are now open. This facility supports VRCCO’s vision to deliver the best experience and healthcare by delivering one-of-a-kind experiences for its community of pet parents and patient guests. 

    VRCCO’s new hospital offers the most advanced veterinary care in Central Oregon, with 24/7 emergency services and specialties, including the Bone, Joint & Spine Center, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology and rehabilitation therapy. The hospital’s intentional design includes everything from advanced equipment and technology like Central Oregon’s first pet-dedicated MRI to Vet Cadets, a certified childcare center for staff and community members. This facility was built to support VRCCO team members, allowing them to push the boundaries of veterinary medicine in order to achieve outcomes that may otherwise not be possible.

    Accompanying its hospital is VRCCO’s new food truck pavilion and beer garden, which is now open next to the main facility. Ponch’s Place is a space for the community to gather for food, drinks and entertainment. This pavilion offers local craft beverages and delicious cuisine from four different food trucks – Carmelitas, Alley Dogz, Sweet Herb and God of Pizza. VRCCO hopes to exceed your expectations when you visit this location, and expects that you are met with a welcoming and supportive atmosphere both inside and outside of their main facility. 

    Additionally, VRCCO is excited to celebrate this achievement with Central Oregon on Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Its grand opening party will take place at Ponch’s Place and will include a ribbon cutting, tours of the hospital, musical entertainment and special food truck samplings. Also, they will be offering 1$ off all GoodLife beers on tap, plus proceeds of these beers will benefit the VRCCO Care Fund which provides financial assistance to pet-parents facing hardship in the Central Oregon community. 

    The Veterinary Referral Center is still operating in its original location as a dedicated Urgent Care Center on 1820 NW Monterey Pines Drive in Bend. This location offers VRCCO standards with same-day convenience and is open Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for cases that are urgent but not in critical condition. With two locations now available, VRCCO can better serve Central Oregon pets and help you on your journey to become your pet’s hero.

    For more information on the VRCCO Grand Opening Event, please visit: https://vrcvet.com/grand-opening-event/. 

    For general questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact: 
    VRCCO Emergency & Specialty Hospital: 541-209-6960, info@vrcvet.com
    Urgent Care Center at VRCCO: 541-204-1261, infowest@vrcvet.com

    For general information, please visit: www.vrcvet.com.
     

    Source: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon

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  • Gorayeb & Associates Celebrates Ecuadorian Culture as Main Sponsor of Annual Parade and Festival in New York

    Gorayeb & Associates Celebrates Ecuadorian Culture as Main Sponsor of Annual Parade and Festival in New York

    The distinguished law firm reinforces its commitment to New York’s Hispanic communities by continuing to support the Ecuadorian Parade and Festival in Queens.


    NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    Gorayeb & Associates, a foremost law firm specializing in construction accident law, is thrilled to announce its ongoing sponsorship of the Ecuadorian Civic Committee of New York’s hallmark cultural celebrations: the 41st Ecuadorian Parade and the 10th Ecuadorian Festival. These pivotal events celebrate the rich Ecuadorian traditions and their significant role within New York City’s diverse Hispanic tapestry.

    On August 4th, Queens’ Northern Boulevard will host the Ecuadorian Parade, displaying floats from various groups and celebrating Ecuadorian and Hispanic heritage. This free event fosters community unity and cultural pride. Continuing on August 11th, the Ecuadorian Festival at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park will feature Ecuadorian and Hispanic performers. The festival will highlight the community’s cultural arts and cuisine, further promoting cultural understanding in New York.

    Gorayeb & Associates’ support of these events underscores its deep commitment to the Ecuadorian community and fostering cultural diversity and integration across all Hispanic communities in New York. This sponsorship aligns with the firm’s mission to actively contribute to the vibrant multicultural landscape of New York City.

    Since 1980, the Ecuadorian Civic Committee of New York has stood as a beacon for the Ecuadorian and Hispanic communities, promoting unity, culture, and social welfare. Gorayeb & Associates takes pride in supporting the Committee’s efforts to organize events highlighting Ecuadorians and Hispanics’ invaluable contributions to New York City’s rich cultural fabric.

    Christopher Gorayeb, founder and partner at Gorayeb & Associates, shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Our sponsorship of the Ecuadorian Parade and Festival signifies our unwavering support for the Ecuadorian and Hispanic communities. It reflects our firm’s belief in celebrating and understanding our diverse cultures. We warmly invite everyone to join us in these celebrations that honor the spirit and traditions of Ecuador and the broader Hispanic heritage.”

    Gorayeb & Associates encourages the public to participate in these engaging events, which are designed to strengthen community bonds and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage that Hispanics bring to New York.

    About Gorayeb & Associates, P.C.

    Gorayeb & Associates P.C., “Los Abogados del Pueblo,” with 35+ years in personal injury law, focuses on construction accidents and supports New York’s Hispanic communities. Beyond sponsoring the Ecuadorian Parade and Festival to promote cultural diversity, they back sports leagues like Liga Amistad de Beisbol and NY Honduras Soccer League, plus community groups including Frente Hispano-Local 79 and the Ecuadorian Civic Committee. Their diverse initiatives reflect a deep commitment to enriching Hispanic lives in New York.

    Source: Gorayeb & Associates, P.C

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