Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods has had four decades to perfect its annual summer festival. So this weekend’s 40th annual Capitol Hill People’s Fair promises something for everyone, including a packed live-music schedule, and abundant food and wine offerings. Details and street closures at .
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East meets West
The Denver Botanic Gardens hosts a traditional Japanese tea ceremony from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. today. This cultural ritual is the embodiment of Japanese life. The price is $30. Bring a pair of white socks; jeans, shorts or short skirts are not permitted. Meet at the tea house in Shofu-En, the Japanese garden at Denver Botanic Gardens. 1007 York St. botanic or 720-865-3580eat
Big flavors on the mountain
The Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest caps two days of high-country fun at 7:30 tonight with a concert featuring the Tedeski Trucks Band. Tickets and information at .
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Fishnets of fury
In their fifth bout of the year, the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls take on the Olympia, Wash., Oly Rollers. It’s at 6 tonight at the Fillmore Auditorium. Tickets start at $17. 1510 Clarkson St.see
In the name of the father
Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González flexes his storytelling power in “Biutiful.” Now on DVD, this Oscar darling stars the magnetic Javier Bardem as a sick and struggling dad embroiled in Barcelona crime.watch
Giada joins the judges
Celeb chef Giada De Laurentiis will come to the table, and two Colorado culinary talents — Howie Drummond of Highlands Ranch and Susie Jimenez of Carbondale — will vie to be “The Next Food Network Star” during Season 7 of the chef-competition show. Food Network airs the premiere at 7 p.m. Sunday.
