Tag: Events
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Paul McCartney thrills his fans at Coors Field
In what is likely his last tour, Paul McCartney dazzled a crowd of about 50,000 fans of all ages at Coors Field Saturday night, rocking hard and shredding on guitar. Kids danced along, teenagers took photos wearing Beatles shirts in front of the stage and older fans sang along to McCartney’s more than 30-track setlist.…
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A ghost of a spooktacular: Denver officials warn of fraudulent Halloween events
With Halloween just around the corner, city of Denver officials are warning people to be on the lookout for fraudulent events advertised online. Officials have identified one event called “Halloween Wonderland” that has been selling tickets online but has not been approved by the city or verified to be legitimate by police, according to a…
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Denver taking its nightly holiday drone shows to the next level
For a second year, hundreds of drones will take to the skies above Denver during the holiday season. The Mile High Drone Show will present free airborne animations every night starting Nov. 21 through the end of the year, thanks to a partnership between Visit Denver and Denver-based Brightflight Drone Shows, according to a news…
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Denver celebrates full reopening of 16th Street
After Mayor Mike Johnston exited the elevator onto the second level of the downtown Daniels & Fisher Tower just after 2 p.m. Saturday, he took a moment to walk over to the window and gaze at the plaza below. Dressed in a white t-shirt and khaki pants, Johnston surveyed the landscape before him: a fully-reconstructed…
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New Red Rocks shuttle aims to make outdoors accessible and mitigate traffic, organizers say
The late summer sun beamed down onto the Jefferson County Government Center – Golden Station platform Saturday afternoon as a few dozen county officials, city planners and Regional Transportation District board members gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a project years in the making. Displayed beside a small dark podium emblazoned with the silhouette of…
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Hi Points Festival debuts Saturday with range of music in jazz neighborhood
As the mid-September sun held rain clouds at bay Saturday afternoon, the sounds of neo-soul and afro-fusion emanated from Five Points Plaza. The music marked the first few hours of the inaugural Hi Points Festival, an event spanning several genres and venues in Denver’s historic jazz neighborhood. The event replaces the longtime Five Points Jazz…
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Free Red Rocks shuttle rolls in 2026, but concerts won’t be serviced just yet
Next summer, outdoors enthusiasts and weekend warriors looking to get away from the city will finally be able to take public transportation to Red Rocks. But most concertgoers won’t be able to use it yet. After years of development and collaboration between several regional agencies and governments, a pilot shuttle service between the Regional Transportation…
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Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis’ office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state’s birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond, March 14-17
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Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy discounted films, captivating art exhibitions, electrifying Broadway shows, or indulgent beer festivals, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. THURSDAY Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th around…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
SATURDAY-MARCH 3 It’s the big one, going strong for 65 years, Colorado Garden and Home at Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., downtown Denver. A 400,000-square-foot marketplace of all things home and garden, the newest products, a Children’s Entrepreneur Market nonprofit for youngsters and 500 companies from 25 states and Canada. Eight landscaped gardens. Flower sale, $2 per pot,…