TODAY
Where does the spirit live? In Boulder.
Where the Spirit Lives: Contemporary Houses of Worship
1-6 p.m., $15. Tickets available at the door. historicboulderinc.org
Boulder’s midcentury architecture reflects a community that endorsed optimism and innovation with a little pizzazz thrown in for good measure, even in religious buildings of the era. Get to know a bit about eight of the most architecturally innovative churches in town in docent-led tours of sanctuaries including University Lutheran Chapel, at Colorado Avenue and Folsom Street; Atonement Lutheran, at Baseline Road and Inca Parkway; and First United Methodist, at 1421 Spruce St. in downtown Boulder.
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9 A.M.-10 P.M. – Boulder Juggling Festival | Learn how to juggle, or just watch others, at the Boulder Circus Center. $5. | 4747 26th St., Boulder | bouldercircuscenter.com or 303-444-8110
9 A.M.-11 P.M. – Parker Country Festival | Carnival rides, arts and crafts and some of Colorado’s best bands fill up the day, and wind up the night with a 10:45 p.m. fireworks display. | O’Brien Park in downtown Parker, near the intersection of Parker Road and Mainstreet | parkercountryfestival.org
NOON – It’s a wild ride | Pro skateboarders rumble into town on Harleys as part of Emerica’s Wild Ride tour. They’ll stop and skate with fans and then be on their way to Goodland, Kan. Free. | Downtown Denver Skatepark, 2205 19th St., Denver
7 P.M. – Sweet Sunny South | Old-time bluegrass performed under the gazebo in Jorgensen Park. Free | U.S. 50, Gunnison | visitgunnison.com
MORE FOR THE WEEK
WEDNESDAY – Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz Series | The Jordan Family siblings play at 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Park, the second in the city’s series of eight free concerts honoring the musical heritage of New Orleans. | Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs | summerofjazz.com
THURSDAY – Civic Center Park Redesign Public Hearing | Denver officials will present plans by architect Daniel Libeskind to remake the city’s downtown park. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver | 720-865-2932
FRIDAY – The Jewelry of Ben Nighthorse Campbell | The traveling exhibit that debuted at the National Museum of the American Indian in 2004 opens at the Colorado History Museum. $7 adults. Through Dec. 31. | 1300 Broadway, Denver | coloradohistory.org or 303-866-3682
FRIDAY – Free Concert | The Spirituals Project and special guest Lannie Garrett sing in celebration of Juneteenth, noon to 1:15 p.m., part of the city of Denver Free Concert Series. | Skyline Park, on Arapahoe Street between 16th and 17th streets, Denver | denvergov.org/concertseries or 720-865-4320
SATURDAY – Lafayette Festival of Colorado Wines | Sample the wares of vinters, chefs and craftsmen and women noon to 5 p.m., then stick around for a concert by Hazel Miller, 6-9 p.m. $20 advance; $25 at the door. | 95th Street and Arapahoe Road, Lafayette | discoverlafayette.com or 303-926-4352
SATURDAY – Free day at the (Aurora) beach | Bring the family and enjoy the shore, the water and bands including Love.45 and Wendy Woo, at Aurora Reservoir, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 5800 S. Powhaton Road, Aurora | auroragov.org or 303-690-1286
SATURDAY – Third Saturday Indoor Flea Market | Artsy vendors get together to peddle everything from antiques to vintage video games. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Capsule Arts & Events Center, 560 Santa Fe Drive, Denver | 303-623-3460
SATURDAY – Hammond’s Candies Sweet Tooth Festival | Rides, tours and tastes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. | 5735 Washington St., Denver | hammondscandies.com or 303-333-5588
SATURDAY – 10th Mtn All State Marching Band | Organizational meeting and auditions in Frisco, 10 a.m. Bring your instrument. (Tubas and drums will be available.) | Summit County Community Center, 151 Peak One Blvd., Frisco | 10thmtnmarchingband.org or 970-409-9832
