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July 7, 2025 · — Peyton Garcia
Happy Monday! We’re still shaking off the long weekend, so we planned a special newsletter for you today — it includes a whole week’s worth of Denver’s best events! Like what you see? Get a weekly event guide like this every Monday (in addition to the regular newsletter) when you join our membership club and become a Hey Denver Neighbor 🤩
🎧 Today’s City Cast Denver podcast: What’s actually happening on Colfax amid Bus Rapid Transit construction? Turns out, a lot! The City Cast Denver crew walked the famous city strip with Frank Locatore of our podcast sponsor the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District to learn all about the businesses and people keeping Colfax running. Listen now!
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Celebrate Colfax: Indie Bash + Week!
Kick off the fun at the Indie Bash on July 10 at Champagne Tiger—featuring drag, art, treats, and a live podcast with Mayor Mike Johnston. Then, keep the party going July 14–20 with Indie Week, packed with tattoos, local deals, events, and community pride. Colfax is open for everyone!
What To Do
Tuesday, July 8
- 🦋 After Hours @ Butterfly Pavilion
- 🎤 Summer Social with Wendy Woo & Girl Crush @ Center for Colorado Women’s History
- 🎶 Beats on the Creek: Rolling Stones/Beatles Tribute @ Coohills
- 🌅 Sunrise Vinyasa @ Denver Botanic Gardens
Wednesday, July 9
- 🎶 Digable Planets @ Arvada Center
- 🌀 Sci-Fi Film Series: Close Encounters of the Third Kind @ Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- ✨ Stand-Up Magic (21+) @ Meow Wolf
- 🪴 Bonsai Workshop @ Denver Beer Co. Arvada
- 🎵 Bob Dylan and Neil Young Tribute Concert @ Four Mile Historic Park
- 🌳 Free Day @ Museum of Outdoor Art
Thursday, July 10
- 🥳 Colfax Indie Bash with City Cast Denver! @ Champagne Tiger
- 🍷 Guided Colorado Wine Tasting @ CSU Spur
- 🎪 Arts Caravan’s Circus Variety Show: SIZZLE @ Colorado Sake Co.
- 👐 Volunteer Day @ Civic Center Park
- 🌺 Art at the Gardens Tour @ Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🌕 Full Moon Hike @ Plains Conservation Center
- 🎵 Science Lounge: The Sounds of Summer (21+) @ Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- ✨ Stand-Up Magic (21+) @ Meow Wolf
Friday, July 11
- 🇫🇷 Bastille Day: A French Fest @ Cherry Creek North
- 🎨 The Colorado Black Arts Festival @ City Park
- 🎻 Vinyasa, Violins and Vino @ Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🐾 Happy Hour with the Dogs @ Spirit Hound Distillers
Saturday, July 12
- 🇫🇷 Bastille Day: A French Fest @ Cherry Creek North
- 💘 A Polyamory Picnic @ Sloan's Lake North Playground Picnic Pavilion
- 🪲 Insectival: 30th Anniversary Bug Bash @ Butterfly Pavilion
- 🛍️ Summer Art Market @ Western Sky Bar & Taproom
- 🛩️ Cockpit Demo Day @ Wings Over the Rockies
- 🎄 Christmas In July (21+) @ Talnua Distillery
- ❤️ Holistic Health Festival @ Barnum Rec Center
- 👟 Cookie Chase 5K @ Sloan’s Lake Park
- ✊🏾 The Colorado Black Arts Festival @ City Park
- 🪩 Blassphemy! A Metal Go-Go Burlesque Show @ Lion’s Lair
- 🐦 Mindful Birdwatching @ Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🐝 Know Your Colorado Garden Pests and Pals @ Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🌿 Herbal Walk @ Chatfield Farms
Sunday, July 13
- 🇫🇷 Bastille Day: A French Fest @ Cherry Creek North
- 🪲 Insectival: 30th Anniversary Bug Bash @ Butterfly Pavilion
- ✊🏾 The Colorado Black Arts Festival @ City Park
- 🐑 Farm Animal Feeding @ Plains Conservation Center
- 🤘 Rock & Roll Bingo @ Spirt Hound Distillers
Monday, July 14
- 🎤 Norah Jones Tribute Concert @ Dazzle
- 🍿 Outdoor Movie Night: Toy Story @ Infinity Park
- 🧘 Yoga on Tap @ New Terrain Brewing Co.
- 🎵 Music Bingo Mondays @ The Werks
Planning your next getaway? City Cast colleague and friend Lizzie Goldsmith recently journeyed from Denver to Salt Lake City via Amtrak. She details the scenic 14-hour experience here. TL;DR? Totally worth it 🚉
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