This week in the Denver area:
Aspen Environment Forum: Living in the New Normal: A forum examining how the planet is adapting to climate change, how humans are adapting it, and how such adaptation does not mean acceptance. June 22-25, Colo. 82, Aspen, www.aspenenvironment.org.
Aspen Ideas Festival: Lectures, presentations, debates, and panel discussions designed to present ideas that matter. June 27-July 3, Colo. 82, Aspen, www.aifestival.org.
Aspen Summer Words 2012: Solazu: A literary festival celebrating stories from Latin America and the Caribbean. Featuring lectures from a variety of writers, including Edqidge Danticat, Luis Urrea, Daniel Alarcon, Francisco Goldman, and others. Through June 22, Colo. 82, Aspen, 970-925-3122, www.aspenwriters.org.
Bike to Work Day: Instead of driving, ride your bike. Wed., June 27, Denver metro area, www3.drcog.org/biketowork 303-832-2700.
Cherry Blossom Festival: A festival celebrating Japanese American culture and heritage with taiko drumming, traditional food and drink, martial arts, and more. June 23-24, free, Sakura Square, 19th and Lawrence streets, Denver, 303-295-0305 www.cherryblossomdenver.org.
Climb4Life: Rock climbing, hiking, yoga, skills clinics, and other activities designed to empower women and raise public awareness of ovarian cancer. Presented by HERA Womens Cancer Foundation. June 22-23, $75, www.herfoundation.org. Boulder Rock Club, 2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303-447-2804, www.totalclimbing.com/page.php.
Colorado Brewers Festival: Featuring over 70 beers from 40 Colorado breweries with live music and more. June 23-24, $20, Civic Center Park, Mason and Laporte, Fort Collins.
Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals: Tue., June 26, 6:40 p.m.; Wed., June 27, 6:40 p.m.; Thu., June 28, 1:10 p.m., $7.95. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver, 303-292-0200, colorado.rockies.mlb.com/.
Crested Butte Restaurant Week: A week-long highlight of the best meals local eateries and lodging establishments have to offer. Through June 22, $8.85-$88.85, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, 800-814-7988, www.crestedbuttechamber.com.
Donkey Derby Days: A festival celebrating Cripple Creek quirkiness, featuring a race honoring the towns resident donkey herd. June 23-24, www.visitcripplecreek.com. Cripple Creek, 67, Cripple Creek, www.cripple-creek.co.us.
Enduro # 1: Thu., June 21. Keystone Resort, 6, I-70 exit 205, Dillon, 800-468-5004, www.keystoneresort.com.
Feed Me Seymour: A selection of live comedy, acting, and musical performances by members of the Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League. All proceeds benefit PHAMALY. Fri., June 22, 7-10:30 p.m., $70, History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 303-447-8679, www.phamaly.org.
Find more things to do June 21-27 on the next page.
Frank Fairfield with Two Thin Dimes: Presented as part of the Shady Grove Picnic Series. Wed., June 27, 6 p.m., $10 GA; $7 members/seniors/cyclists; $2 kids under 12, Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800, www.fourmilepark.org, www.swallowhillmusic.org.
Gallery Talks: One Painting at a Time: Explore the Museums 825 paintings one by one. Each discussion lasts 30 minutes and examines Stills paintings and artistic process in detail. Tue., June 26, 2:30 p.m.; Tue., July 10, 2:30 p.m., $10 GA; $3 youth; free for kids under 5. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, 720-354-4880, www.clyffordstillmuseum.org.
Ghostbusters: Mon., June 25. Infinity Park, 4599 E. Tennessee Ave., Denver, 303-639-4604, www.infinityparkatglendale.com.
Greeley Stampede: Featuring Justin Moore, Luke Bryan, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Skillet, and others. June 22-July 4, 970-356-7787, www.greeleystampede.org. Greeley, Weld County, Greeley, www.greeleygov.com.
Gunnison River Festival: Featuring a community raft parade, competitive raft racing, a raft rodeo, kayak competitions, a hooligan race, live music, games, and more. June 22-23, Gunnison, www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival: Four nights of headline concerts from national and international musicians. Through June 22, Colo. 82, Aspen, www.jazzaspensnowmass.org.
Journeys Backyard Barbecue Tour: Professional skaters, BMX bikers, and motocross riders perform life stunts. Sat., June 23, 12-7 p.m., free, Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, 303-279-1169, www.journeysbbq.com.
Lorna Doone: A screening of the 1922 Madge Bellamy classic. Wed., June 27, 7:30 p.m., $10 GA; $5 members & kids. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-440-7666, www.chautauqua.com.
MagiCabaret starring Doc Eason: Magician Doc Eason performs alongside Dave Elstun. Fri., June 22, 8 p.m., $15, Lumber Baron Inn, 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver, 720-939-4076, www.magicindenver.com.
Mary Taylor Young: The author of Colorado Wild: Wildlife to Watch For discusses her book. Mon., June 25, 7 p.m., free, www.douglascountylibraries.org. Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 303-791-7323, www.philipsmillerlibrary.org.
Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud & Obstacle Series: Race alongside local military personnel, police academy trainees, and public safety officers on 5K and 10K courses filled with military-style obstacles. Sun., June 24, 7 a.m., $50-$70, Aurora Sports Park, 18601 E. Sports Park, Aurora, 303-695-7201, www.downanddirtymudrum.com.
Mountain Air Music Series: Weekly family-friendly concerts with onsite kids activities and vending. Lineup includes Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams, The Pimps of Joytime, OBrien Part of 7 with Tim & Mollie OBrien, and Chuck Prophet. Thursdays. Continues through June 28, Free. Ouray, U.S. Highway 550, Ouray, 800-228-1876, www.ouraycolorado.com.
Find more things to do June 21-27 on the next page.
The Notebook: With The Dunwells. Mon., June 25, 6:45 p.m., $12, Film on the Rocks, www.denverfilm.org. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494, www.redrocksonline.com.
Official Westword Music Showcase After-Party: With Classixx and Boyhollow. Sat., June 23, 10 p.m., $12/$15. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666, www.bluebirdtheater.net.
Salida Art Walk: A city-wide showcase of art, music, and theatre hosted at 50 Salida venues. June 22-24, free, Hwys. 50 & 291, Salida, 719-530-0466, www.salidaartwalk.com.
Sanford Biggers: Presented as part of Anderson Ranchs Featured Artist Lecture Series. Thu., June 21. Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5623 Owl Creek Road, Snowmass Village, 970-923-3181, www.andersonranch.org.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival: A traditional, Scandinavian-style solstice celebration featuring live music, folk dance, parades, food, art, and more. June 23-24, www.estesparkcvb.com, Hwy. 36, Estes Park, 800-443-7837, www.estes-park.com.
Summer in the Rockies III Grand Prix: Grand Prix show jumping accompanied by equestrian-themed vending. Sat., June 23, 4:30 p.m., free, Colorado Horse Park, 7522 S. Pinery Drive, Parker, 303-841-5550, www.coloradohorsepark.com.
Telluride Wine Festival: Featuring winemakers luncheons, cooking demonstrations, reserve programs, seminars, tastings, and more. June 22-26, www.telluridewinefestival.com, 145, Telluride, 888-783-0257, www.visittelluride.com.
Westword Music Showcase: Featuring Girl Talk, Battles, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Baywood, Karl Densons Tiny Universe Presents a Tribute to the Beastie Boys and more than 150 local bands on 15 stages and one outdoor stage. Sat., June 23, noon, $25/$100 VIP, Golden Triangle Neighborhood, Located between Lincoln St., Colfax Ave. and Speer Blvd., Denver, 720-253-2774, microapp.westword.com/musicshowcase/2012/.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Wed., June 27. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-794-0640, www.shopaspengrove.com/Index.asp?x=010|000&~=.
