Denver Events July 29, 2009
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| Concerts 509757 | Lafayette Summer Concert Series: Ken KFamilies can pack a picnic supper and head to the lake for the city's summer concert series and boating on the lake. This week: Ken K, a musical artist who writes and plays contemporary, guitar-driven rock music. 303.665.0469 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm?9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 499379 | Bands on the Bricks: The Legenday NikatorsPearl Street Mall hosts the evening Bands on the Bricks Series, during which visitors can boogie the night away to local bands and bring along picnic dinners. This week: The Legenday Nikators. http://www.boulderdowntown.com 7/29/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 332564 | Shady Grove Picnic ConcertsThe Shady Grove Picnic Concert Series, sponsored by Swallow Hill and taking place each Wednesday evening June-August, features local and regional musical acts in the genres of folk and roots music. Families are welcome to bring picnics and blankets for seating. Tickets are available at the door. 303.777.1003 http://www.swallowhill.com Ages: 4-18 Time: 6:30pm Cost: Adults $7-$10; Children (12 & under) $2 |
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| Films 504638 | The Little Star That CouldThe Little Star That Could tells the story of an "average" star that travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way, it makes many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies, and itself. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-8 Time: Daily 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 504634 | Wild Ocean 3DPlaying in the museum's IMAX theater, Wild Ocean 3D highlights one of nature's greatest migration spectacles, plunging viewers into an underwater feeding frenzy - a struggle for survival among whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and billions of fish. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 494603 | Regal Cinemas Free Family Film FestivalRegal Cinemas offer nine weeks of free family-oriented films (rated G and PG only) each Tuesday and Wednesday morning throughout the summer. First come, first served seating is limited to theater capacity, so plan to arrive early. To find other participating locations around Denver, visit the website. This week's films: The Tale Of Despereaux (G; screened Tue) and Hotel for Dogs (PG; screened Wed). http://www.regmovies.com Ongoing Daily 7/28/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Films 494665 | AMC Summer MovieCamp: Nim's IslandParticipating AMC theater locations screen family-oriented films each Wednesday during the summer. This week's movie: Nim's Island. To see other Denver Summer MovieCamp locations, visit the website. http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/ 7/29/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 10am Cost: $1 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 515826 | Only in BoulderThe Boulder History Museum celebrates the city's 150th anniversary with the exhibit Only in Boulder, which highlights the remarkable, funny, quirky, ingenious, compassionate people and events from the city's history. 303.449.3464 http://www.bou... orymuseum.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 5/23/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 438720 | Junior JobsiteThe museum's summer exhibition allows kids to learn the nuts and bolts of construction in a kid-sized jobsite that features hard hats, blueprints, safety vests, conveyor belts, and plumbing and electricity experiments. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 435960 | Little BuildersYoung children get to become true movers and shakers during a visit to Little Builders, an exhibit that focuses on the concepts of construction, motion, and simple machines and features handson pulleys, conveyer belt, a gantry crane to transport cargo, and plenty of blocks, bricks, and gears. 303.651.8374 http://www.ci.... t.co.us/museum Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 430770 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionLife-sized, realistic dinosaurs have invaded the Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the prehistoric creatures while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. Plant fossils and a dinosaur dig site for kids round out the installation. Visit the Chatfield Extension to see giant prehistoric bugs, including a 10-foot sea scorpion. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 430774 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionGiant prehistoric bugs have invaded the Chatfield Botanic Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the critters while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. 303.973.3705 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During Garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 416201 | Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, and LandscapesComprised of three separate iterations, each displaying 20-30 Navajo textiles, the exhibit showcases nearly 100 textiles from the museum's spectacular collection of rare Southwestern textiles. The three iterations of the textiles are divided into Diamonds and Beyond, Dreams, and Landscapes, each focusing on a different design element found in Navajo textiles. Most of the textiles have never been displayed for the general public before. 303.492.6892 http://cumuseum.colorado.edu/ Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 10/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 514697 | Free Admission to City Pools & CentersMayor John Hickenlooper and Kaiser Permanente have announced that city recreation centers and swimming pools are offering Denver youth (17 and younger) free admission this summer! Washington Park Recreation Center is joined by a host of other centers, including Berkeley Park, Congress Pool, and Rude Park. Visit the city's Parks and Recreation Department webpage for more information. http://www.denvergov.org/ Ongoing Daily 6/26/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-17 Time: During business hours & Open Swim programs Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 512306 | Butterfly Pavilion's Annual Photography ContestThe Butterfly Pavilion encourages shutterbugs of all ages to see the world through a bug's eye and capture an image either of friends and family exploring the Shrunk exhibit or of something small. Complete inforamtion is available online. 720.974.1864 http://www.butterflies.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 509664 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 509188 | Kids Bowl FreeSeveral metro Denver bowling halls, including AMF Arvada Lanes, offer kids two free games every day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Some restrictions do apply; the website has complete details and lists participating locations. 303.424.8245 https://www.kidsbowlfree.com Ongoing Daily 6/15/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular business hours Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 503537 | Backyard Explorers: Rain, Rain, Don't Go AwayKids learn why rain clouds are welcome and all about the water cycle's importance for the museum's vegetable garden. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 7/1/09 - 7/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: Wed 1:30pm; Sat 3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 503532 | Make Believe Matinee: Ol' Fashioned Radio ShowKids can tune in at the museum, which hosts ol' fashioned radio shows each Tuesday and Thurday during July. Learn about radio waves and Foley sound effects while making all kinds of your own noises like footsteps and crazy voices. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 499354 | Tebo Train RidesLittle ones under the age of 10 can hop aboard the Tebo Train and tour two blocks of Pearl Street Mall. Adults may ride if they are accompanied by a child. Catch the trains at the Pearl St. Mall Wells Fargo Bank in the 1200 block. 303.447.8326 http://www.boulderdowntown.com Ongoing Each Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5/26/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 449267 | Clubhouse Capers: Nature Scavenger HuntKids can head on a nature walk to investigate the environment outside the museum, join in a scavenger hunt, and make a nature journal to record and sketch their findings. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Each Mon, Wed, Fri 7/1/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 431128 | Superhero Wednesday NightsThe museum honors those invincible heroes in pursuit of justice with weekly Superhero Nights, featuring special storytimes, crafts, and other amazing activities. 303.433.7444 http://www.mychildsmuseum.org Ongoing Each Wed 3/4/09 - 12/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-7:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission; Suoerheroes in costume get $2 off admission |
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| Presentations 504520 | Kids in SpaceInterstellar traveler Captain Ann Dromeda takes a crew of kids into space to learn things like why the moon changes its shape at different times in the month, which planet is the hottest, and what asteroids, comets and the rings of Saturn are made of, among others. Activities include a planetarium show that explores the nine planets of the solar system. 303.492.5002 http://fiske.colorado.edu 7/29/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am Cost: Adults $5; seniors & children $3.50 |
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| Shows 522705 | Sleeping BeautyThe Heritage Square Music Hall Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty in an interactive performance during which children from the audience are called on stage to help the actors. Flash photography is allowed; parents should remember their cameras. 303.279.7800 http://www.hsmusichall.com Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 11/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: Sat 1:30pm Cost: General $6; Seniors $5 |
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| Shows 514611 | Colorado Light Opera: Anything GoesThe Colorado Light Opera presents Anything Goes, the story about nightclub singer Reno Sweeney, her pal Billy Crocker (who stows away to be near his beloved Hope Harcourt), and Moonface Martin, Public Enemy No. 13, masquerading as a clergyman to elude the FBI. The show takes place at the Imig Music Building. Tickets go fast; advance purchase via the website, at the box office, or by phone is recommended. http://www.cup... thinggoes.html Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: Varies by date/time; check website Cost: $25-$30 |
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| Shows 501135 | Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live ExperienceA $20 million budget has brought the dinosaurs back to life (well, pretty close). Special effects, animatronic expertise, scientific information, and 15 life-sized dinosaurs that gnash, roar, and move converge in Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience, an awe-inspiring show based on a BBC television series. Word on the street is that these creatures are very realistic and perhaps a bit much for younger dino fans. Order tickets in advance from Ticketmaster. http://www.pepsicenter.com Ongoing Daily 7/29/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Varies, visit website Cost: Moderate |
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| Shows 420192 | Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnBig River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a Tony Award-winning theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain's beloved novel. The play begins aboard a raft on the Mississippi River in the 1840s, where Huck, escaping from a drunken father, meets up with Jim, a runaway slave, for an amazing downstream journey. Friday nights bring great deals for families: Children under six can see the play for $1, while children ages six to 12 can get tickets at 50% off. 720.898.7200 http://www.arvadacenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/10/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Tue, Thu 7:30pm; Wed 1pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $26 |
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| Shows 412702 | AnnieBoulder's Dinner Theatre presents Annie, the classic musical that tells the story of the little red-headed orphan, her dog, and good-hearted Daddy Warbucks. Tickets are available in advance. 303.449.6000 http://www.bou... nertheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 3/29/09 - 9/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Lunch and Dinner shows available Cost: $33-$55 |
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| Shows 329500 | Colorado Shakespeare FestivalThe Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional summer repertory theater producing four Shakespearean and classical productions each year from July through mid-August. Backstage tours, box suppers, entertainment on the green, and shopping at the Shakespeare Emporium make the festival an annual summer favorite. Performances are held on the CU-Boulder campus at the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater and University Theater. 2009 productions include Hamlet, Much Ado about Nothing, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Tickets and a complete schedule are available online. 303.492.0554 http://www.coloradoshakes.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/1/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Time: Vary; see website Cost: $5-$54 |
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| Special Events 328371 | Cherry Creek Fresh MarketThe Cherry Creek Fresh Market is the largest farmer's market in Denver, featuring local produce, gourmet products, and delicious food in a European style open-air market setting. Note: Wednesday markets begin June 3 and end September 30. 303.442.1837 http://www.col... shmarkets.com Ongoing Each Wed, Sat 5/2/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-1pm Cost: Admission free |
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