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Tour de Sand Creek
Catch the last day in this challenging timed stage race, part of the USA Cycling Pro XCT series featuring elite mountain cyclists. Hiking trails on the south side of JL Ranch Heights Road will be closed to through traffic but open to race spectators. 7 a.m. amateurs race, final elite race at 3 p.m., Sand Creek Classic mountain bike race, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs; 719-576-2016
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The Boulder Public Library Concert Series presents the Central City Opera in a bilingual performance of “En Mis Palabras (In My Own Words)”, a one-act English/Spanish opera. The performance features four singers, a piano and guitar. It tells the story of a teenage Latina’s journey into adulthood through her relationships with her family. Free. 2 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; 303-292-6700,
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Three summer carillon concerts remain in the University of Denver’s recital series. A carillon is similar to an organ but uses bells instead of pipes. DU’s Williams Carillon contains 65 bronze bells, the largest of which weighs six tons. Free. 4 p.m., 2201 E. Asbury Ave., Denver. The listening area is between the Williams Tower and Stapleton Tennis Pavilion and in the courtyard at the south end of the Ritchie Center. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Remaining summer concerts are scheduled at 4 p.m. July 25 and Aug. 8.
THURSDAY
The seventh annual “Latino Rhythms: Biennial Edition Concert” is a cultural celebration of Latino music and heritage. Music, food and more. 6 to 10 p.m., La Alma/Lincoln Park, West 12th Avenue and Mariposa Street, Denver;
SATURDAY
Bring the entire family to a hands-on Tipi Raising and Ute Heritage Workshop. Participants will raise a real Ute-style tipi, handle artifacts and paint with yucca fronds. Admission: $15 ($10 for Friends of Cheyenne Cañon and military). 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Road in Colorado Springs; 719-385-6086 or e-mail starsmore@springsgov.com to register. Visit or cheyennecanon .
THROUGH AUG. 7
“There’s No Place Like Home” is the theme for an art show to benefit Colorado Canine Rescue. The show features paintings, photography, sculpture and mosaic works by local artists. Colorado Canine Rescue is a volunteer-based organization that helps shelter dogs facing euthenasia. 5 p.m. opening reception on Friday, The Other Side Arts Aurora Gallery, 1400 Dallas St., Aurora; 303-909-3692, . Normal gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
