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the Beach Boys performing at Red Rocks in 2025

The Beach Boys Gave a Lukewarm Tribute to Brian Wilson at Red Rocks: Photos

By Evan Semon

Aug 4, 2025

The moment seemed like a speed bump in the set, which was backed by the Colorado Symphony.

Photos: The Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateliff Marked a Homecoming at Empower Field

By Ross Jones

Aug 3, 2025

The Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateliff treated hometown fans with an arena stop on their world tour.

Tedeschi Trucks Band on stage at Red Rocks

Photos: Tedeschi Trucks Band Paid Homage to Jerry Garcia at Red Rocks

By Ross Jones

Aug 2, 2025

The band brought out Jerry Garcia's guitar on his birthday to kick off its first night at Red Rocks.

It's a Tough Job: The Best Bites I Had in July

By Gil Asakawa

Aug 1, 2025

Highlights included foodie events and road-trip meals, as well as amazing sushi and, yes, hot dogs.

Fish Story: Seafood Shines at SURF Competition

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Aug 1, 2025

Halibut was the fish of the day at this inaugural luxury seafood event.

Scott, Scarlett and Alice Warnick Celebrate Six Years of Taco Tuesdays

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 30, 2025

"They love unicorns. That's their thing. So the fact that it's called Chubby Unicorn, they had to come here. It was fate."

We're a Mess: The Final Underground Music Showcase Went Out With a Bang

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 28, 2025

See what you missed at the 25th — and final — Underground Music Showcase.

Photos: Handmade Creations and Plenty of Dogs at Cheesman Park Art Festival

By Kristen Fiore

Jul 27, 2025

Over 150 artists are selling their work in Cheesman Park until 5 p.m. Sunday.

The Big Eat Was a Big Success, With Seventy Local Restaurants Serving Samples

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 25, 2025

EatDenver's annual fundraiser drew 1,000 hungry diners to sample food from seventy independent restaurants.

CAKE performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a special two-set performance.

CAKE Brought a Genre-Bending Feast to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 25, 2025

CAKE performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a special two-set performance.

Jessie Reyez on stage at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado, for her Paid In Memories Tour.

Jessie Reyez’s Tour Hits a High Note at Sold-Out Denver Show: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 24, 2025

Jessie Reyez performed at the Fillmore Auditorium for her Paid in Memories Tour with support from RAAHIIM.

Photos: Highlights of the 18th Tube to Work Day on Boulder Creek

By Toni Tresca

Jul 11, 2025

On July 11, hundreds of tubers in business attire and themed costumes got "weird, wet, and wild" floating down the local creek.

Vulfpeck on stage at Red Rocks on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Vulfpeck Ignites Red Rocks with Groove and Grit: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 6, 2025

Vulfpeck performed to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd to kick off its 2025 run of shows with Arc De Soleil.

Phish performing at Folsom Field in Boulder on July 4th

Phish Celebrated the Fourth of July by Focusing on Phish: Review

By Ross Jones

Jul 5, 2025

Phish treated phans in Boulder to more deep jams and bust-out covers without any holiday revelries.

Wu-Tang Clan on stage at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Wu-Tang Clan Brought Raw Beats and Revolutionary Rhymes to Fiddler's: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Wu-Tang Clan performed at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on July 4 with Run the Jewels.

Phish Makes Folsom Field Debut to Kick Off Three-Night Run: Photos

By Ross Jones

Jul 4, 2025

Phish and phans returned to Boulder for the first time since 1993, kicking off the band's Fourth of July holiday run.

Picture This: Our Food Porn Roundup for June

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 1, 2025

The best photos of the best food (mostly) eaten by our interim food editor, Gil Asakawa, last month.

The Metallica crowd at Empower Field at Mile High.

Review: Metallica’s Denver Finale Delivers Mile High Metal Masterclass

By Justin Criado

Jun 30, 2025

Metallica closed out a record-breaking weekend run at Empower Field at Mile High with support from Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera.

Review: Widespread Panic Brought the Heat on First Night at Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 28, 2025

The Southern-rock jam band started strong on its three-night run, which will include the group's 75th Red Rocks show.

Metallica performed at Empower Field at Mile High for night 1 of 2 in support of their M72 World Tour.

Review: Metallica Lit Up Empower Field With Limp Bizkit

By Justin Criado

Jun 28, 2025

“Welcome to the Metallica family," said James Hetfield. "Whether you like it or not, you're in."

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Review: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Has Made a Historic Mark on Music

Photos: Legendary Rockers of ZZ Top Prove They've Still Got It at Red Rocks

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Review: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Has Made a Historic Mark on Music

Photos: Legendary Rockers of ZZ Top Prove They've Still Got It at Red Rocks

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