Denver area events for June 18
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.
Thursday
Music in the Gardens — With Nina De Freitas, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver; cpvmd.org/music-in-the-gardens-2026.
Tasting Menu Dinner — Four-course Colorado dining experience highlighting products from Brunson Meat Co. and Jacob’s Mushrooms and paired with spirits from The Family Jones Distillery, 6 p.m., Urban Famer, 1659 Wazee St., Denver, $220. Tickets: urbanfarmersteakhouse.com/event/2025-tasting-menu-dinner-series.
Butterfly Pavilion’s Adult Pride Night — 6-9 p.m., Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, $30-$100. Tickets: butterflies.org/butterfly-pavilions-adult-pride-night-18.
Discovery Park Summer Concerts — With Lucky Catch, 6:30-8 p.m., Discovery Park, 20115 Mainstreet, Parker; parkerarts.org.
Third Day 30th Anniversary — With Michael W. Smith, featuring Matt Maher, Brandon Heath, Jon Reddick and Ellie Holcomb, 7 p.m., Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, $171 and up. Tickets: axs.com.
Free Family FunPlex Concert Series — With Kream of the Krop Swing Band, 7 p.m., Family FunPlex Outdoor Amphitheater, 1501 65th Ave., Greeley; greeleyco.gov/recreation/facilities/family-funplex.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band — 7:30 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $74 and up. Tickets: axs.com.
Dave Smith — 7:30 p.m., Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, $25-$35. Tickets: comedyworks.com.
Summer Concert Series — Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour, 7:30 p.m., Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $50 and up. Tickets: arvadacenter.org/concerts/summer-concerts.
Delicate Steve — With Ronjo V and Slow Caves, 8 p.m., Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, $27.64-$30.64. Tickets: globehall.com.
Lavier & Rafeeki — With Kimothy Leary, Contest Winner, 8:30 p.m., Cervantes’ Other Side, 2635 Welton St., Denver, $22-$30. Tickets: cervantesmasterpiece.com.
CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette