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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Denver

Wed., May 8, 8 a.m.

Colorado State Capitol

200 E Colfax Ave, Denver Downtown Denver

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TBA

Outdoors

303-866-2604
A Year with Frog and Toad

Wed., May 8, 10 a.m.

The Arvada Performing Arts Center

6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada Northwest Denver Suburbs

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TBA

Arts
Beyond Laser Light Experience

Wed., May 8, 4 p.m.

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TBA

Cultural Events
Cami Cosgriff: Recital

Wed., May 8, 6 p.m.

Mercury Cafe

2199 California St., Denver Downtown Denver

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free

Other

[in the Jungle Room] 303-294-9258
Wu Wednesday (ft. Eternal of Wu Tang Killa Beez)

Wed., May 8, 6:30 p.m.

Kulture Music Hall

1600 N. Federal Blvd., Denver Central Denver

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$15

Hip-Hop, Rap

720-394-7470
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants

Wed., May 8, 6:40 p.m.

Coors Field

2001 Blake St., Denver Downtown Denver

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$6-$310

Baseball

303-292-0200
Hippie Sabotage: Enter The Unknown Tour

Wed., May 8, 7 p.m.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison West Denver Suburbs

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$54.75

Electronica

720-865-2494
Violet Breeze

Wed., May 8, 7 p.m.

Two Moons Music Hall

2944 Larimer St., Denver Five Points/RiNo

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free

Singer-Songwriter, Variety

Violet Breeze is a musical collaboration between two longtime friends; singer, Alyssa Medina and pianist Ben Rafferty, who have shared the stage in a multitude of musical projects. The two have taken their favorite songs and stripped away many of the components of familiarity that you may associate with these songs to offer up the raw heart of the songs. “There’s a beauty in simplicity that’s often overshadowed in todays music scene by massive production in tracks with dozens upon dozens of layers”. Violet Breeze aims to please the listeners ears with honesty and earnest care to the little details…
Bill Kopper Quintet

Wed., May 8, 7 p.m.

Dazzle

1080 14th St., Denver Downtown Denver

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$15-$25

Music, International, Jazz

Event will be a CD release event for Bill Kopper's recording, "Ancient Rhythms" on Octave Records. Music is in the style of Afro-Brazilian Jazz Bill Kopper is a Boulder, Colorado based guitarist known for his fluency in American Jazz and Blues, and Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova.. He is featured on a diverse selection of recordings, from his own CDs, Samba de Chueca, El Oeste, Muzungu, and Ancient Rhythms, to Jazz vocalist and 2017 Grammy nominee Rene Marie’s CD “Black Lace Freudian Slip” and the soundtrack to her one-woman show “Slut Energy Theory,” Brazilian pianist/composer Carmen Sandim’s 2019 Rope-a-Dope Records… 303-839-5100
Justine Marino

Wed., May 8, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Works Downtown

1226 15th St., Denver Downtown Denver

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$14

Comedy

Justine Marino is a comedian, actor, writer and producer who realized her love for comedy at The Groundlings School shortly after moving to Los Angeles. She started doing stand-up while working as a tour guide at Universal Studios, and soon began opening for Jon Lovitz, Bo Burnham, and Joel McHale. Justine quickly caught the eye of Jenny McCarthy, and was cast in the special Jenny McCarthy's Dirty, Sexy, Funny, which streamed on Netflix. In 2014 Justine was selected as a New Face of Comedy at Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs Festival and has been seen on NBC, Comedy Central, and… 303-595-3637
Bombay Bicycle Club

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Boulder Theater

2032 14th St., Boulder Boulder

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$35-$39.50

Other

303-786-7030
Hami

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Fox Theatre

1135 13th St., Boulder Boulder

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$20-$25

EDM

with Phil b2b Rylan, Eso and Solem b2b Ben Rosie Jack Hamilton, or “HAMI”, is a current sophomore studying entrepreneurship in the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. Music has always been a big part of Jack’s life, starting piano lessons when he was four years old then switching to trumpet in 5th grade. In high school, Jack was the lead trumpet player for his school's jazz band as a sophomore until covid paused all performances. Being forced to take a significant break from music, senior year Jack decided to switch from Jazz to EDM, purchasing a beginner console… 303-447-0095
Ethan Bortnick

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Lost Lake Lounge

3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Central Denver

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Other

with ivri 303-296-1003
Adam Ant: AntMusic 2024

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts

190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs Southern Colorado

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$45-$825

Other

with The English Beat 719-520-7469
BashfortheWorld: From Dallas With Love Tour

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Cervantes' Other Side

2637 Welton St., Denver Downtown Denver

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$29.50

Hip-Hop

303-297-1772
Blondie

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Mission Ballroom

4242 Wynkoop St., Denver North Denver

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$59.95

Classic Rock, Punk

Blondie has been a musical trailblazer for over four decades and remains an enduring global icon, continuing to inform the worlds of music, fashion, and art. From their early days as an irreverent Lower East Side punk band to their later status as international ambassadors of New York cool, Debbie Harry's persona and the band's boundary-pushing pop have shaped the look and sound of many chart-topping female artists who followed in the last five decades. Comprised of founding members, singer-songwriter Debbie Harry, guitarist and co-writer Chris Stein, and powerhouse drummer Clem Burke along with band members bassist Glen Matlock, guitarist… 720-577-6884
Blondshell

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Larimer Lounge

2721 Larimer St., Denver Downtown Denver

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Alternative, Grunge, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

with Tiny Tomboy In the past few years, 25-year-old Sabrina Teitelbaum has transformed into a songwriter without fear. The loud-quiet excavations that comprise her hook-filled debut as Blondshell don’t only stare traumas in the eye—they tear them at the root and shake them, bringing precise detail to colossal feelings. They’re clear-eyed statements of and about digging your way towards confidence, self-possession, and relief. Teitelbaum grew up in a classic rock-loving household in several Midtown Manhattan apartments, raised primarily by her single dad. During an era of sleek teen radio pop, her most formative childhood obsession was the Rolling Stones. Piano… 303-296-1006
Teenage Fanclub

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

1215 20th St., Denver LoDo/Ballpark/Commons Park

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$27.50-$44.50

Alternative

303-993-8023
Sadie Jean: Simple Like 17 Tour

Wed., May 8, 8 p.m.

Globe Hall

4483 Logan St., Denver Globeville

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$22

Pop

with Holden McRae Sadie Jean’s music strikes a universal chord akin to a late-night chat with your best friend. She connected with millions of people over the release of her debut single “WYD Now?”, a tear-jerking plea to an old flame to try and get it right one more time. Since its release, the track has surpassed 150m Spotify streams and became RIAA gold-certified, solely due to its pure, raw emotion. Multi-platinum artist Rod Wave also sampled the track on his song “2018,” marking Sadie’s Hot 100 debut, as well as inviting Sadie to guest perform the song on a… 303-296-1003
Ron Jolly

Wed., May 8, 8:30 p.m.

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge @ Dazzle

1080 14th St., Denver Downtown Denver

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free

Jazz

Ron Jolly (piano and keyboards) is a Denver native who received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Denver where he studied with Gene Rush and Steven Lee. Ron taught in the Jazz Department at DU's Lamont School of Music from 1979-1987. Ron was a Denver Public Schools teacher from 1987 to 2018, teaching Music, Digital Film and Audio Engineering at the Career Education Center. He led the Denver Citywide High School Jazz Combo for 31 years. He has recently retired from teaching. Ron is one of the busiest pianists in the Denver area, performing with many… 303-839-5100
Yot Club

Wed., May 8, 8:30 p.m.

Bluebird Theater

3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver Central Denver

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$22.50-$26

Alternative, Singer-Songwriter

with Boyscott 303-377-1666
DLD

Wed., May 8, 9 p.m.

La Rumba

99 W. 9th Ave., Denver Central Denver

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$45

Latin

with Los Daniels y Chingadazo de Kung Fu 303-572-8006
Bussdwn Productions present: Kimati

Wed., May 8, 9 p.m.

The Black Box

314 E. 13th Ave., Denver Central Denver

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$25

EDM

with Trip Drop, Shlop, Dev. B2B Research Lab and Bussdwn Collective B2B 303-831-6207
A Year with Frog and Toad

Wed., May 8, 12 p.m. and Mon., May 13, 12 p.m.

The Arvada Performing Arts Center

6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada Northwest Denver Suburbs

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TBA

Arts
BETC presents: King Penny Golden Radio Show

Wed., May 8, 7:30 p.m.

The Savoy

2700 Arapahoe St, Denver Five Points/RiNo

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$18

Comedy, Comedy, Improvisational

A top-flight team of improv performers give you the giggles as you knock back drinks, winks, and nods to the Golden Era of Radio. This vintage variety show, generously spiked with modern humor, features King Penny’s Players performing an entirely improvised 1930’s-1940’s radio show based on suggestions from the audience, as well as a rotating cast of musicians, singers and other artists guaranteed to blow your wig! Every show is different than the last, and, like Mr. Snickers’ incredible nougat bar, is guaranteed to satisfy! 303-476-5902
Punketry!

Second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m.

Mutiny Information Cafe

2 S. Broadway, Denver South Denver

$5 suggested donation

Poetry, Psychedelic, Fall Arts Guide, Winter Arts Guide

South Broadway Press & Punch Drunk Press present Punketry at Mutiny Information Cafe. Second Wednesday of every month. Five featured poets performing to improvised psychpunk music of Black Market Translation. $5 suggested donation goes to the poets. Seats at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. [Organizer's description] 303-778-7579
Funkadelic Laboratorium

Second Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m.

2454 West (Chippers Lanes)

2454 8th Ave, Greeley Northern Colorado

free

Funk, Soul

with UNC Funk Lab 970-305-9703
Origins: Building Life

Through Sept. 30, 9 a.m.

Butterfly Pavilion

6252 W. 104th Dr., Broomfield Northwest Denver Suburbs

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Zoo and Animals

Butterfly Pavilion proudly presents its latest marvel: the eagerly awaited exhibit, "Origins: Building Life." Step back over 500 million years to the extraordinary Cambrian explosion, dubbed the "Age of Invertebrates," where a diverse array of animals burst onto the evolutionary scene, showcasing the emergence of prehistoric creatures that shaped life as we know it today. Non-member Adult - $16.95 • Seniors (65+) - $14.95 • Children (2-12) - $11.95 Free admission or children under the age of 2 (303) 469-5441
Legacy of the Tenor Saxophone with the Peter Sommer Quartet

Wednesdays, 6:30 & 8:45 p.m. Continues through May 22

Nocturne

1330 27th St., Denver Five Points/RiNo

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$22

Jazz, Tribute

Peter Sommer is joined by Ben Markley, piano, Matt Smiley, bass, and Dru Heller and Alejandro Castano, drums for an evening of music by and for the great tenor saxophonist legacy of the hard bop era and beyond, including influences such as Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Eddie Harris, and John Coltrane. Featuring classics from the Blue Note and Prestige catalogs, as well as other gems off the beaten path. Join us for a brilliant night of swing, grace, power and soul! Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic and graceful playing and creative spirit to a… 303-295-3333
Bourbon Blues & Grooves

Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 21

Nissi's

1455 Coal Creek Dr., Lafayette Boulder

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free

Fall Arts Guide, Winter Arts Guide, Blues

Rotating blues artists and $1 off bourbon/whiskey drinks 303-665-2757
Karaoke

Wednesdays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.

Dillinger's Food & Spirits

1202 Centaur Village Dr., Lafayette Boulder

Music, Karaoke, Fall Arts Guide, Winter Arts Guide

303-666-6979
Karaoke

Wednesdays, 10 p.m.

Darcy's Bistro & Pub

4955 S. Ulster St., Denver Southeast Denver

Music, Karaoke, Fall Arts Guide, Winter Arts Guide

303-770-0477
BEYOND: A Guided Meditation & Laser Light Experience

Sundays, 12-8 p.m., Mondays, 12-8 p.m., Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m., Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m., Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., Fridays, 12-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-8 p.m.

International Church of Cannabis

400 S. Logan St., Denver South Denver

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$10-$40

Arts, Community Events, Marijuana Events, Mind and Body, Religion and Spirituality, Visual Art, Psychedelic

BEYOND starts at 20 past the hour, every hour Open 364 days per year (Closed on X-mas) Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 12-8pm Tues, Wed & Thurs 4-8pm The International Church of Cannabis Members of the International Church of Cannabis are known as Elevationists. Through ritual, guided by spiritual practice, church members use the sacred flower to reveal the best version of self, discover a creative voice and enrich their community with the fruits of that creativity. Unlike other belief systems, there is no need to convert to Elevationism. It claims no divine law, no unquestionable doctrine, and no authoritarian structure… 303-800-5644

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