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JULY 4TH EVENTS

7/2 Tuesday—4th of July Movie & Fireworks. Independence Day at 7pm followed by fireworks. Infinity Park, 4400 East Kentucky Ave, Glendale. infinityparkatglendale.com

7/3 Wednesday—Civic Center Park Independence Celebration. 5–10pm. Colorado Symphony, fireworks, and food trucks. Info at denver.org

7/4 Thursday—Central Park Pancake Breakfast & Parade. 9–11am, parade starts at 10:30am. The Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) Details at mca80238.com

7/4 Thursday—Annual Park Hill 4th of July Parade. Floats, music, classic cars, and more. 1:30pm. 23rd Ave. from Dexter St. to Krameria St. parkhillparade.org

7/4 Thursday—4thFEST. Games, block parties, soccer, and Fireworks. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City. coloradorapids.com

7/4 Thursday—Aurora 4th of July Spectacular. 6–10pm. Live music, food, and fireworks at 9:30pm. Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

7/4 Thursday—Denver Municipal Band Patriotic Concert. 7–8:15pm. Free concert in Washington Park. denvermunicipalband.org

7/4 & 7/5—Colorado Rockies. Each 6:10pm game followed by fireworks. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. Tickets at mlb.com

7/5 Friday—Elitch Gardens Fireworks. Begin at amusement park closing. 2000 Elitch Cir. elitchgardens.com

7/6 Saturday—Four Mile Historic Park’s Independence Day Celebration. 10am–4pm. Live music, pioneer games, and food trucks. 715 S. Forest St. Tickets at fourmilepark.org

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Fridays—Yoga on the Plaza. 60-minute free class weather permitting. 9am. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

Fridays—Body and Brain Workout. Seated exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. 2–3pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

Saturdays—City Park Farmers Market. 100+ local producers, live music, yoga, and a run club. 2551 E Colfax Ave, cityparkfarmersmarket.com

Sundays—Central Park Farmers Market. Produce, baked goods, meats, gourmet food items. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 8:30am–12:30pm. mca80238.com

​​Sundays—City Park Jazz. 6–8pm City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, 2001 Steele St. cityparkjazz.org. 7/7-JoFoKe & Same Cloth; 7/14-Delta Sonics Blues Revue; 7/21-Denver Jazz Orchestra; 7/28-Nelson Rangell; 8/4-Jakarta

7/5 Friday—Drag Bingo. One of a kind bingo. 8pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

7/5 & 7/19—Movie on The Green. 7/5: Barbie. 7/19: Elemental. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) Dusk. mca80238.com

7/5 & 8/2—Nature Wonder Walks. Slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. RSVP at blufflake.org

7/6 & 8/3—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Two walks: 7:30 & 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free but RSVP at blufflake.org/birdwatching

7/7 Sunday—Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Celebration. All ages. 2–4pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

7/10 Wednesday—Taiko with Toni (Japanese drumming). Thrill to the thunderous sounds. 3–3:45pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/10 Wednesday—Help to End Pediatric Cander. Remote control car racing. 9am–12pm. Children’s Hospital parking lot #11: 1575 Wheeling St, Aurora. morganadamsfoundation.org

7/11 Thursday—Baby Goat Sound Bath. One-of-a-kind meditative experience. 6pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

7/11 thru 8/8—Mojablu Thursday Concert Series. 7/11: Wendy Woo. 7/18: Darling Revival. 7/25: Ron Ivory. 8/1: Jewell and the Rough. 8/8: DOTSERO. The North Green (49th & Valentia) 6:30pm. mca80238.com

7/12 Friday—Goatflix and Chill. For July Movie info, go to shopsatnorthfield.com. 8pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd.

7/13 Saturday—Volunteer Workday at Sand Creek. Work to improve the Greenway. 9–11am. More info and sign-up at sandcreekgreenway.org

7/13 Saturday—Rescue Puppy Yoga. Stretch, breathe, and wag your tails. Arrive at 9am, class at 9:30am. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

7/13 Saturday—Baby Goat Yoga. 9am, 11am, and 1pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

7/13 Saturday—Bike Club For Adults 50+. A casual slow ride through our city. 10am–12pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

7/13 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. A close look inside select aircraft. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

7/13 Saturday—Artisans Market. Colorado’s artisans and food vendors. 11am–6pm. 8246 Northfield Blvd. The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

7/13 Saturday—Talking about DEATH Won’t Kill You. Do you have a Death Plan? 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/13 & 7/27—Concert on The Green. 7/13: Funkiphino. 7/27: 90% Nineties. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) 5–8pm. mca80238.com

7/14 Sunday—Backyard Sessions at Stanley. Live music, market, kid’s entertainment, and more. 11am–3pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

7/15 Monday—Cancer Café. Peer group for anyone post-diagnosis: in treatment or remission. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/17 Wednesday—Istari World Percussion. Instruments from around the world. 3–3:45pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/17 Wednesday—Stingray Synchro Water Show. Aviator Pool, 8054 E 28th Ave. Details at mca80238.com

7/20 Saturday—Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku). Open your senses and engage with nature. 8:30–10:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free, RSVP at blufflake.org

7/22 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death…to make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/24 Wednesday—Nature Photography. No experience necessary. 4:30–5:30pm. 9450 Smith Rd. Sign-up at sandcreekgreenway.org

7/25 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Hawaii. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

7/26 Friday—Pours in the Park. Wine tasting and charcuterie. Autumn Park, 9701 East 32nd Ave. 6–8pm. Tickets $20 at: mca80238.com

7/27 Saturday—Film on the Field: Hunger Games, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Starts at dusk. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

7/31 Wednesday—Qi Gong. Improve breathing and reduce stress. 11am–12:15pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/3 Saturday—10th Annual Run for the Ring 5K Run/Walk. Fundraiser to help cure Type 1 Diabetes. Anschutz Medical Campus, 1775 Aurora Ct. childrensdiabetesfoundation.org

8/3 Saturday—Theater on The Green. The South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St.) Info at: mca80238.com

METRO EVENTS

Tuesdays—Summer Socials. Free live music and history presentations. 4–7pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

Saturdays—Free Poetry on the Porch. 1–3pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

7/4 to 7/7—Fan Expo Denver. Comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St. fanexpohq.com

7/5 to 7/7—Cherry Creek Arts Festival. 200+ juried artists, family-friendly art activities, live music, food & drink. Cherry Creek North. cherryarts.org

7/5 & 8/2—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

7/8 & 7/22—Movie Nights. Free, movie starts at 7pm. 7/8: Trolls Band Together. 7/22: Barbie. Infinity Park, 4400 East Kentucky Ave, Glendale. infinityparkatglendale.com

7/10 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Association. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

7/11 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

7/12 to 7/14—Colorado Black Arts Festival. 38th annual celebration of African American art and culture, free to attend. City Park West. Hours and info at colbaf.org

7/13 Saturday—Stories Through Food: Bananas and Imperialism. A walking food tour. 10am–12pm. City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets $12-$15 at historycolorado.org

7/13 Saturday—Beethoven and Brews at the ‘Plex. Music & craft beer. 4pm. Boettcher Concert Hall and in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. coloradosymphony.org

7/18 Thursday—Fork Cancer Denver Fundraiser. Save lives and join us for a party with a purpose. 6:30–10pm. Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Ave. e.givesmart.com/events/BD0

7/19 Friday—Summer Lawn Concert: The Patti Fiasco. Free, live concert in the museum’s outdoor forecourt. 5:30–7:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

7/21 & 7/22—City Park Public Art Walking Tour. Visit historic sculptures, fountains, and gateways. Tickets $5. 7/21 at 10am. 7/22 at 6pm. denverpublicart.org

7/28 Sunday—Disability Pride Celebration. Free. 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All ages. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

8/3 Saturday—Colorado Day. Free, 148th birthday celebration. 10am–4pm. 1310 Bannock St. and 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Mondays—Summer of Adventure Craft Program. A different project each Monday. 2–3pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. Craft details at: denverlibrary.org

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Different age groupings and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays—Mornings at the Museum. Ages 3–6, 10:30–11:15am. Free. New programs every week. Aurora History Museum,15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

7/2 to 7/12—Drop-in Craft Classes. Various dates. Free. Go to eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829 for details. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N Quebec St, Ste 104.

7/9 Tuesday—Art Exploration. Developing fine motor skills and curiosity. Ages 6mo–5yrs. 10:30–11:30am. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/13 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Days. Free crafts & activities. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 8:30am–12pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free. blufflake.org

7/13 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

7/14 Sunday—Sensory-Friendly Morning. For kids with neurodiversity or sensory-processing disorders. 9am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

7/14 Thursday—Read with a Therapy Dog. Waiver required. Space may be limited. Ages 5–17. 1–2pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

7/16 Tuesday—4EverFit4KIDZ!. Fun fitness for the body and brain. Ages 5–12, parents can join in. 3:30–4:30pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

7/18 Thursday—Kids Book Club. Theme is Sports—come make a pool noodle racket. Ages 5–12. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/20 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Evening. Campfire, s’mores, ukulele band singalong, sunset hike, and more. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 5–8:30pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free. blufflake.org

7/21, 7/24 & 7/25—Art Crawl: Messy Art Making Part 2 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

7/21 Sunday—Spanish Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. 5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

7/23 Tuesday—Kids Dance Party. Ideal for ages birth to 6 and their caretakers. 3:30–4:30pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

7/24 Wednesday—Learn to Hula Hoop. Learn how to master the hula hoop. Ages 5–12. 3–4pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/27 Saturday—Summer Low Sensory Morning. The gardens will open at 8am without crowds. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

7/28 Sunday—Children and Family Make and Take. View the Spirit Guides and paint your own creature. 9:30am–12pm & 1–3:30pm. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

7/31 Wednesday—You Are The Curator. Create your own tiny museum exhibit. Ages 5–12. 3–4:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/3 & 8/4—Children and Family Make and Take. Build a fairy garden. 10–11am & 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

Through 8/18—Ride the Rails. Colorado Railroad Museum offers train rides Thur.–Sun. 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. coloradorailroadmuseum.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

To find local museum and entertainment listings at www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events. For a listing of SCFD Free days, go to: www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

7/6 Saturday—Mile High Yoyo Club Jamboree 2: Electric Bugaloo. Tricks, yoyo vendors, learn to yoyo. 12–4pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

Through 7/7—The Hombres. A look at the complexity and intimacy of male friendship. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

7/10 Wednesday—Mozart at McGregor. An evening of Mozart under the stars. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. coloradosymphony.org

7/11 to 8/11—Darkfield. Immersive audio experiences that unfold inside custom-built shipping containers. The Bird Lot, 2532 Larimer St. denvercenter.org

7/13 Saturday—Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Celebrating the Music of Aretha Franklin with Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, 7:30pm. coloradojazz.org

Through 7/17—Swallow Hill Summer Concert Series. Tributes to The Traveling Wilburys, The Beatles, and more. 6:30pm. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. swallowhillmusic.org

7/19 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. Prepare a five-minute story about willpower. 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

7/20 Saturday—Colonizing America. Haitian comedian TJ’s new comedy tour. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. bugtheatre.org

7/21 Sunday—Carillon Recital Series: Joanna Stroz. 5pm, all weather. Free. Ritchie Center Lawn, 2240 Buchtel Blvd S. newmancenterpresents.com

7/25 to 7/28—BANNED The Musical. Follows a group of gender misfits. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

7/25 to 8/4—4000 Miles. A grandson and his 91-year-old grandfather find their way in today’s world. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. insightcolab.org

Through 7/28—Othello. Misinformation. PTSD. Betrayal. Deep fakes. A play written 420 years ago is as relevant as ever. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

7/24 to 8/25—Wicked. The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Garner Theatre. denvercenter.org

7/28 Sunday—Jason Mraz with the Colorado Symphony.  “The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride.” Red Rocks Amphitheatre. coloradosymphony.org

​​VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

College Access Mentor with Minds Matter Colorado. 2 hours a week during the school year. Info at mindsmatterco.org/volunteers

Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Looking for teen volunteers for summer (and year-round) to inspire curiosity in visitors of all ages. Email volunteer.engagement@dmns.org

Denver Public Schools. Numerous volunteer opportunities with students and schools. equity.dpsk12.org/get-involved/volunteer-services

Denver Rescue Mission. To find volunteer opportunities, go to: denverrescuemission.org/volunteer/#opportunities

Food For Thought Denver. Providing food for students and their families. Sign up to volunteer or donate at foodforthoughtdenver.org

Go Electric Colorado. Helping homeowners sustainably electrify their homes. Sign up to volunteer at goelectriccolorado.org/volunteer

Project Worthmore. Help bag and deliver fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, and household necessities to refugees. projectworthmore.org

Reach Out and Read Colorado. Help sort and pack children’s books for underserved families. Email info@reachoutandreadco.org for details.

Reading Volunteers Needed One hour a week. No experience necessary. Email contact: Pil, 2011@partnersinliteracy.org.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) For volunteer opportunities, email Cathy Law at claw@voacolorado.org 

Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer. Info at ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help”. 

Sand Creek Greenway Volunteer Opportunities. July volunteer workday is 7/13. Register to volunteer at sandcreekgreenway.org

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. Info at svgd.org

Spark the Change Colorado. Direct service programs that leverage the expertise of skilled volunteers in fields like mental health and empowering aging. sparkthechangecolorado.org

Village Exchange Center A non-profit formed to serve immigrants and refugees in Aurora & Denver. villageexchangecenter.org

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch For volunteer opportunities go to voacolorado.org/volunteer-opportunities/

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

7/3 Wednesday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

7/11 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Renewable Energy. The state of renewable energy and how these resources will evolve. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

7/12 & 7/13—State of Charge. An educational conference for performance EV conversions. Fri. 8am–6pm, Sat. 8am–1pm. 4777 National Western Dr. driveelectriccolorado.org

7/13 Saturday—Ford Model E Cars and Coffee. An EV showcase and casual Model E meet and greet. 8–10am. Auraria Campus, 1201 5th St. driveelectriccolorado.org

7/13 Saturday—Coffee with Conservation. 8:30–11:30am in the Aurora Water-Wise Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Pkw.. Free, bring a coffee mug. auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation/water_conservation_classes

7/13 Saturday—Maintaining Your Garden Class. So you’ve planted a garden — now what? 10am–12pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. Pay what you can, register at dug.org

7/13 & 7/14—Electrify Expo Denver. Festival, food, and demo courses (auto, bike, scoot, skate, kids zone, & more.) 10am–5pm each day. The Yards, 4701 N. Marion St. Info at electrifyexpo.com

7/24 Wednesday—Harnessing the Sun: Food Preservation with Solar Dehydrators. Learn to build a solar dehydrator from a variety of new/salvaged materials. 10am–12pm. Barnum Orchard, 151 King St. Pay what you can, register at dug.org

7/26 Friday—Sewing Machine Basics. Bring 2–5 items of old clothing or fabric scraps to upcycle them into a tote bag. 4–7pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

7/12 & 7/13—State of Charge. An educational conference for performance EV conversions. Fri. 8am–6pm, Sat. 8am–1pm. 4777 National Western Dr. driveelectriccolorado.org

8/3 Saturday—Lafayette Cars & Coffee. Get some questions answered about EVs or show off your own car. 7–10am. Flatirons Church, 355 W South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. driveelectriccolorado.org

7/20 Saturday—Discover Water-Wise Plants Tour. Two sessions, 9–10:30am or 10:30am–12pm. Free. Register at auroragov.org/residents/water/water_conservation/water_conservation_classes