THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Nikolai Gogol’s classic satire about mistaken identity in a Russian hamlet gives Vintage Theatre all kinds of comic ammo to run with. Opens Friday and runs through Aug. 26. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. in Aurora. 303-856-7830 or vintage .
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Here comes the 12th annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, Saturday and July 29 at Sloan’s Lake Park. Dance performances, music shows, boat races, art exhibitions, martial arts and, maybe best of all, tons and tons of addictive Asian food. Park at Sports Authority Field for $5 and take the free shuttle over to the event. 303-953-7177 or
THE MAGIC FLUTE There’s no better reason for a road trip to Crested Butte than the annual music festival, and this week they’re presenting “The Magic Flute” with former CU football star-turned-opera phenom Keith Miller. Wednesday-July 29. 970-349-0619 or crested
