TODAY
Ride on!
The Rio Grande/New Belgian Urban Assault Ride, the edgy bicycle scavenger hunt, is back in town. Smarts are as vital as mad biking skills as teams navigate checkpoint obstacle courses that pose physical and mental challenges. The first team to complete all the checkpoints and cross the finish line wins a pair of bicycles and kicks off the after-party with free beer. There’s still time to sign up for the Denver Urban Assault Ride on July 26. 9 a.m., El Monte Grill, 1611 S. College Ave., Fort Collins;
MORE FOR THE WEEK
TODAY
Mountain Art Festival
presents its annual Dillion Art Festival featuring a variety of media including painting, jewelry, wood, fiber arts, photography and ceramics. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. downtown Dillon,
TUESDAY
Take A Child to the Opera Day
provides an opportunity for children, ages 6 and older, to learn about Gilpin County History, tour the Central City Opera House and enjoy a performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. $32, $27 children, 303-292-6700,
TUESDAY
Pecha Kucha Night Denver is like PowerPoint for urban hipsters, with an evening of 9 eclectic presentations, each less than 7 minutes long. Bring a chair or blanket: Unless there’s rain, the presentation will be held outside. Suggested donation: $5. 8 p.m., Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver;
WEDNESDAY-JULY 26
Buffalo Bill Days dates back to the 1950s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave. The wholesome, small-town community festival features musical performances by Chris Daniels & the Kings, Route 66, Sons of the Burbs and more. Other activities include a car show, golf tournament, pancake breakfast, barbecue luncheon and Wild West show. Golden, 303-384-0003,
SATURDAY
Historic Hutchinson Homestead offers guided tours through the main house and newly restored buildings. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations accepted; 8913 Colorado 50, Chaffee County, 719-539-6177
