Here we are at the peak of summer with two big things to celebrate: the 250th birthday of our whole country and the 150th of our wonderful state of Colorado. Here’s our curated roundup of What’s In Good Taste in July, featuring our picks of food, drink, arts, culture and travel. Pay particular attention to the events labelled as “Discount Code.” Those are ones we’ve partnered with to offer you a special deal!
FEATURED EVENT+DISCOUNT CODE Breckenridge Wine Classic is the sponsor of the What’s In Good Taste in July roundup. Celebrating 11 years, attendees enjoy three days of food, drink and the great outdoors through a variety of events Aug. 20-22. There are paired dining experiences, a concert by Yonder Mountain String Band and a Grand Tasting event. Learn more about it in the link and use In Good Taste Denver’s exclusive discount code for $10 off any tickets at checkout: ingoodtaste.
30th Annual Chicano Music Festival at Su Teatre Cultural and Performing Arts Center is a four-day tribute, running July 30-Aug. 2. The roots festival celebrates music created on this side of the US-Mexico border.
2026 Colorado Music Festival runs July 9-Aug. 9 at Boulder’s historic Chautauqua Auditorium. It features world-class performances Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays.
All Inn Hotel has a whole lot going on. Their covered patio is now open throughout the day including for morning foods, happy hour and dinner and drinks. They also just opened the wine garden patio at FiNO with a late night happy hour. They have live music July 15 and Mutts & Margs on July 18 plus Spritzes, Snacks and The Art of Slowing Down on July 21.
Aprés Happy Hour at Jovanina’s Broken Italian recently debuted new happy hour bundles available only at the bar from 5-6pm on Tuesday, 4:30-6pm on Friday and Saturday and all day on Wednesday and Thursday. The menu features snack bundles for two ($35 each) plus sandwich and cocktail bundles designed for one ($19 each). Dishes include fritto misto paired with martinis and baked spicy vodka rigatoni paired with Aperol spritzes, roast porchetta sandwiches with bella cola spritz and more.
Arvada Center’s summer concert series includes Buena Vista Orchestra, Mozart Under Moonlight with the Colorado Symphony, Andy Grammer, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and many others.
Ash and Agave now serve weekend brunch with a Mexican Riviera vibe. Items include $20 bottomless mimosas, Puerto Vallarta Scramble with lobster, shrimp and poblano hollandaise, Chilaquiles, a Machaca Breakfast Burrito, wood-fired File & Eggs and more.
Beyond the Western Horizon at the Madden Gallery at the Museum of Outdoor Arts celebrates the reimagined myth, memory and enduring spirit of the American West with more than 50 artworks depicting aspects of the American West through 20 prominent artists. The exhibition will be on view through July 31.
Bierstadt Bazaar presents local artisans and craftspeople at the Bierstadt Lagerhaus brewhouse every other Sunday through October 4. Their menu of lagers, Pilsners, and more are available, as are German foods and guest food trucks. Live music. Free entry for adults, kids, and furry friends.
Blucifer’s First Rodeo is a new artistic and musical festival run by artists July 23-26. It spotlights DIY culture and South Broadway. Events happen at a variety of venues.
Canstruction® is back at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, turning it into a giant, edible art gallery. Eight teams of architects have built massive summer-themed sculptures made entirely out of canned food. Cans will ultimately be donated to Denver food recovery nonprofit, We Don’t Waste, and provided to neighbors in need. See it through the end of July.
Outdoor Concerts City Park Jazz is underway with acts including Conjunto Colores with Rasta Salsa; and Jakarta. They also need everyone’s help because the historic bandshell was destroyed in a fire in March. The concert series will have to incur major expenses to provide other ways for the bands to perform. Consider donating here.
Civic Center EATS runs every Wednesday and Thursday. This year, it is held on Bannock Street, in front of the City & County Building, taking advantage of the Great Lawn with outdoor dining from local food trucks and live music from Youth on Record. The Summer EATS is July 8-Aug. 27 and Fall EATS is Sept. 9-Oct. 15 with certain dates blacked out.
CO150 Film Festival is presented by Denver Film. It runs July 1-11 in various Colorado cities, featuring some of the best cinema made in Colorado, about Colorado or by Coloradans.
Colorado Black Arts Festival runs July 10-12 in City Park. For 40 years, the event has celebrated African American Arts and Culture. There’ll be live music, visual art, cultural storytelling and food reflecting African culture. A Boogaloo celebration parade returns as well as a beer garden and family area.
NEWS Colorado Music Festival tickets are on sale for the event’s July 9-Aug. 9 dates at Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. Hear 14 diverse performances of orchestral and chamber music.
Colorado Pizza Festival tickets are on sale for the inaugural event happening Sept. 5. It brings more than 20 of Colorado’s top pizzerias together to compete for the title of the state’s best pie, with proceeds benefitting hunger-relief organizations across the state. There’ll also be live music by The Motet Funk is Dead and many more throughout the day. Tickets are just $15.
Colorado Renaissance Festival returns weekends through Aug. 2nd. Enjoy the decade’s long tradition of themed food and drinks, artists and vendors and live entertainment.
Outdoor Concerts Concert on the Green in the Central Park neighborhood runs through Aug. 1 with performances by That 80’s Band, Petty Nicks, The Wash Park Band and The Tonewood Springs Band.
Cooking Classes with Chef Elise Wiggins of Cattivella are available starting July 11 and running through December. The hands-on classes teach the hows and whys of cooking. Enjoy a meal made from the class teachings and a recipe to make it at home.
Corinne has Wine Down Wednesdays with 50% off all bottles of wine under $100. Table reservations are recommended.
NEWS Denver Book Society is now offering sweet treats and drinks for those browsing the shelves. High Point Creamery has an ice cream cart plus there are pastries from Elemental Bakery, charcuterie boards from Wander + Graze and much more. Beer, wine, seltzers and canned cocktails are available at a daily happy hour.
NEWS Denver Brunch Fest tickets are on sale now for the September 12 event that includes unlimited brunch bites from Denver restaurants, bottomless brunch cocktails and other drinks and live music.
FEATURED EVENT+DISCOUNT CODE Denver Food + Wine Festival tickets are on sale now for the Aug. 26-29 event with several days of events. There’s the Riedel Wine Glass Seminar, Shake + Brake Showdown, Grand Tasting and more. Use our exclusive discount code “GOODTASTE” to get 10% off all ticket types.
Denver French Fest happens in Cherry Creek North July 10-12 that immerses attendees in the finest of French culture from Provençal markets and live jazz manouche to contemporary art installations and world-class gastronomy.
Deviled Egg Flights are available for a limited time at The Cherry Cricket. For $10, get six deviled eggs inspired by three classic cocktails: a Dirty Martini, Pickle Shot and Bloody Mary. They are available only through July 5.
Dinner Detective is an immersive crime solving experience with a multi-course dinner, in downtown Denver. Multiple dates and themes in July. Starting at $74.95.
Evenings al Fresco tickets are available for Denver Botanic Gardens’ popular series that will happen through late July. Enjoy live music of different styles stationed throughout the Gardens.
FlatIron Crossing Summer Concert Series brings Jazz in the Park every Thursday to Broomfield. Groups include Hazel Miller & The Collective, Jakarta Jazz, After Midnight and others.
Outdoor Concerts FoCo POP brings music, cultural experiences and live entertainment to neighborhood parks and streets across Fort Collins. Enjoy free concerts with Jeff and Paige July 19 and FOCO FLAVA on July 31 along with Kids in the Park.
Friday Aperitivo Club is a weekly patio party at Colletta, Vail Valley’s new Italian dining experience. Every Friday through Sept. 4, from 3-6pm, head to the patio for music, a spritz bar and pizza specials.
NEWS Friends & Co. Coffee, founded by Vanessa Ortiz of Cafecito, has opened inside the same space as RISE Comedy occupies by night. Enjoy live music, pop-up markets, yoga, art showcases and neighborhood programming in addition to coffee, of course.
Food Trucks at Chatfield Farms runs every Saturday and Sunday through August, from 10am-1pm. The trucks accept cash or card. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the farm.
Outdoor Concerts Frisco Outdoor Concert Series runs Thursdays through August 27 at the Fisco Historic Park gazebo. Enjoy a variety of genres. Lawn chairs and leashed pets are welcome.
Outdoor Concerts Gattara Patio Series is a weekly live music series every Thursday evening from 5-8pm through August. Enjoy tunes on the 100-seat patio while enjoying food and drink. Make reservations on the website.
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter™ with many of your favorite moments, characters, settings, and creatures from the film series, as well as the extended world of Harry Potter™.
Homegrown Tap & Dough brings back its popular Palisade Peach Pizza for the season. Available at all locations through mid-August, the peaches are sourced directly from Palisade orchards with mozzarella, ricotta, jalapenos, olive oil and housemade hot honey on hand-tossed crust.
NEWS Homestead in the Hood Mercantile has a summer planned with events including Backyard Bashes including barbecue, giveaways and live music plus classes to help you create your own homestead such as Aunt Letha’s Sourdough 101 class. Learn more in the link.
Immersive Van Gogh is a 360-degree digital projection with a VR journey, the Infinite Sunflower Room. It’s happening Thursdays-Mondays through August at the Exhibition Hub Art Center.
Outdoor Concerts Jazz on the Green at The Inverness Denver runs through July 29. There’ll be live jazz music and golf course views from the patio at Breckenridge Brewery.
Jill’s Restaurant Aperol Brunch Al Fresco runs every Sunday. Enjoy Aperol, Hugo and Amalfi spritzes and additional bubbly and brunch cocktails to complement the food menu. A DJ will provide a soundtrack to the Italian aperitivo tradition.
NEWS Junction Food & Drink, the global food hall, has reached full occupancy for the first time with 11 vendors. Shawarma Max and Cafe Crepe join Just Kool Jamaican Kitchen, Lazo Empanadas, Bowl’D Masala, Pizza & Pide, Que Rico!, Sonder Coffee & Tea and others.
Knife Fork Spoon is a Denver Art Museum exhibit that explores the lives, values and artistries of tools for eating from 1900-2026.
Leven Supply Picnic Packs are available. Each pack includes two rotating cheeses, a freshly baked naturally leavened baguette, a rotating cured meat selection, house-smoked olives, a rotating jam or spread, house-made nuts and a bottle of chilled rosé. Each pack is $75 and only available at Leven Supply. Picnic packs can be ordered ahead for pickup online.
Outdoor Concerts Levitt Pavilion free concerts include Flobots, Soul Rebel Reggae Fest with Black Uhuru, Las Cafeteras with Ritmo Cascabel and others.
Littleton Food & Beverage Passport for 2026 is available through Oct. 31. Get exclusive deals at local favorites like Denver Beer Co., The Melting Pot, Chicken Salad Chick, ViewHouse, Mesa Latin Kitchen and others.
Outdoor Concerts Live Music Mondays at The Cherry Cricket Littleton run every Monday from 5-7pm.
Lobster Riot returns to both locations of Blue Island Oyster Bar, July 3, 4 and 5. Enjoy a whole steamed Main lobster dinner for $35, served with fries and coleslaw.
Love Island Watch Parties at Federales run every Sunday at 7pm through the end of July. Watch each episode live at the bar with fellow fans and a trio of $12 themed cocktail specials.
Mile Long Table tickets are available now for the August 1 event in which 5,280 people get together at one very long table to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday. Learn all about it and purchase tickets in the link.
Mixed Taste at the Museum of Contemporary Art is an off-beat lecture series that takes mismatched topics to find unexpected common ground between them through an interactive lecture. On July 8 it’s Synesthesia & The Denver Omelet. On July 15, it’s Cuba & Andy Warhol. On July 22, it’s Espinosa Brothers & Nuclear Deterrence. And on July 29, it’s La Llorona & Green Chile.
Outdoor Concerts MoJaBlu Concerts in the Central Park Neighborhood run through July 30. Performers include Chris Daniels and the Kings, Hazel Miller and the Collective, DOTSERO and more.
MOD Pizza Sweet Heat Summer is running through August 23 featuring the return of Mike’s Favorite Pizza with Mike’s Hot Honey plus seasonal rewards and a trip-to-Italy sweepstakes.
Monaco Music Series at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver takes place varying Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm. See local musicians Jenny Shawhan and Grayson Erhard on alternating dates. Get a discounted happy hour beverage from Panzano (or complimentary glass of wine for hotel guests).
Monday Nights at the Movies is a free weekly movie screening starting at 6:30pm. They happen at Little Man Littleton.
Movie Night with 11th Avenue Hostel is every Wednesday at 7pm. They play classic movies in the event center and serve light snacks and refreshments.
Outdoor Movie Series Movies at McGregor show on the outdoor 66-foot McGregor Jumbotron. July 4 is Project Hail Mary, July 16 is Zootopia and Zootopia 2 and July 30 is A League of Their Own. Bring your own blankets for seating. Beverages, candy and popcorn are available for purchase.
Outdoor Movie Series Movie Nights at Infinity Park in Glendale run through Aug. 3. Food is available for purchase from an on-site food truck.
Museum of Illusions gives guests a $25 voucher toward their next purchase, with the purchase of a family package. The deal runs through July 13.
NEWS Odyssey-inspired cocktails are available at Junction Food & Drink, located directly across from Regal UA Colorado Center, home to an IMAX theater showing The Odyssey. The drinks are “The Athenian Mistake,” a sparkling twist on the classic Sbagliato, made with house-made Strawberry Campari and the “Siren’s Sour,” a whiskey sour built on house-crafted Rocking Rye, infused for two weeks with rock candy, clove, allspice and orange zest.
Oliver’s Italian has a new Neighborhood Night menu that brings back the tradition of a Sunday supper. Every week at 4pm, guests can gather for a three-course Italian dinner for $29. Items include Whipped Ricotta Crostini with truffle honey, Arancini with mortadella and parm, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Olive Oil Cake and other options.
Outdoor Concerts Orchard Town Center hosts free summer concerts every Saturday from 6-8pm at the OTC Sunken Plaza from July 18-Aug. 22. Performers include The Long Run, Wash Park, The Hot Lunch Band and That Eighties Band.
Outdoor Movie Series Outdoor Movie Nights happen every Thursday at Avanti Food & Beverage in Denver.
Painkiller Week returns to Adrift Tiki Bar July 14-18. The week will be devoted to featuring the rum classic that’s been around for more than 50 years. There’ll be three offerings: The Standard, The Elevated and the NA Painkiller, each with tropical, fruity ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Papi’s Placita is a weekly Sunday event starting at 1pm at Ay Papi. The weekly celebration is inspired by the spirit of Latin placitas, the vibrant neighborhood gathering places at the heart of community life. Enjoy live music, artisan vendors and bottomless tropical mimosas, paired with food and cocktails.
Pearl Street Arts Fest in downtown Boulder runs July 17-19 with whimsical and modern sculptures to traditional watercolors, oils and more.
Phenomenally, Meow Wolf’s live performance spectacle runs through Aug. 9 with a refreshed story, new mysteries to uncover and more than 85 rooms of interactive art transformed in a living, breathing stage. It’s available every Wednesday-Sunday and is included with any Meow Wolf ticket or Portal Pass.
Puppy Yoga on the Deck runs every other Sunday at Woodie Fisher, starting July 19. In partnership with Vibe Yoga and Lifeline Puppy Rescue, the summer series offers laid-back yoga flow with adoptable puppies roaming the mats. Each class ends with complimentary mimosas. Stick around for weekend brunch.
Relaxation Robot Getaway at The Maven Hotel is Colorado’s first robot massage. In partnership with Sway Wellness Spa, starting at $441/night, the offer includes a choice of massage using an AI-powered robotic massage system, starting with a full body scan to identify tension points. Afterward, explore Larimer Square, then a bouquet of eucalyptus and aqua frescas waiting in your room.
Retrograde, the retro-futuristic cocktail lounge tucked behind a freezer door in Sweet Action’s Uptown ice cream parlor, leans into Cancer through July 22, with cocktails like The Love Witch, Invasion of Astral Monster, The Girl from Rio and more.
Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run tickets are on sale now for the August 1 event. There’ll be a Kids Zone with bouncy houses, post-race foam party, exhibitor booths and coffee trailer on-site. The event raises money for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.
Sandomi has opened at Edgewater Public Market. Inspired by some of Asia’s popular street foods, the menu includes Japanese sandos, onigiri, Vietnamese bánh mì, curry plates and more in a fast-casual setting.
Travel Santa Fe Opera 2026 runs July 3-August 29 with a variety of productions including Madama Butterfly. Learn why there’s no other experience like attending an opera there, whether you’re new to it or are an aficionado, by listening to our podcast conversation.
Been there, loved that Skynets Over Downtown makes Downtown Denver a canvas or temporary, aerial art in three public locations, on view through October 1. Colorado-based artist Patrick Shearn and Poetic Kinetics has appeared in natural settings including parks, waterfronts and botanical gardens. See how the thousands of hand-attached ribbons flow and change with the weather. They are beautiful!
NEWS Snow Capped Cider, led by owner and head cidermaker Kari Williams, has been named Midsize Producer of the Year at the 2026 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition for the 3rd consecutive year while earning 14 Best in Show awards. Congratulations, Kari and Snow Capped Cider!
Outdoor Concerts Snowmass Concert Series returns to Fanny Hill for its 34th season through Aug. 20. Music begins at 6:30pm and features a wide variety of styles.
Spirit of the West at The Westin Riverfront runs July 19-26 in celebration of the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Week. Embracing Western culture, events include a Royal Breakfast with rodeo royalty; Community Line Dance Classes; Stranahan’s Whiskey Sipping and a Western Menu served at Laps Pool Bar. Get all the details including dates and timing for each event in the link.
St. Julien Hotel & Spa hosts live music from local musicians for free Wednesdays-Saturdays from 6-9pm. Enjoy various genres of music including Jazz every Thursday. Listen and dance on the terrace during warm weather or in the lobby on cooler evenings. Deals include $10 Tots & Tinis on Thursdays.
NEWS Stanley Marketplace has new gathering space thanks to the near-completion of a construction project that re-routed Westerly Creek. The grassy turf areas will play host to outdoor movies, concerts, picnics and more. Additional green space will open in August and more parking will be available for the Marketplace come fall.
NEWS Starbird Chicken has new wraps for summer include a Chicken Chop Wrap, Elote Chop Wrap, Thai Chicken Chop Wrap and Green Goddess Cobb Wrap.
Street Faire in downtown Louisville offers family-friendly, free fun with music, food, arts, and more. Most Fridays, through August 7, 5:30 –9:30pm.
Outdoor Movie Series Sunset Cinema happens outside the Galleria next to Boettcher Concert Hall in partnership with Denver Film. This year’s series highlights animated features. There will be a live performance before each film along with themed food trucks, drinks and cinema snacks for purchase. The events are free but registration is required on Eventbrite. Check the link for upcoming dates and titles.
World Cup Fun Summer of Soccer at Denver Milk Market runs through July 19. Catch every game while enjoying $20 beer buckets and $7 giant soft pretzels served with beer cheese and mustard.
Outdoor Concerts Swallow Hill Summer Concert Series at Four Mile runs through July 15. Concerts are Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Guests can bring their own food and beverage (except alcohol) and enjoy a concert on the Four Mile Lawn. Purchase tickets in the link.
Sweet Action Ice Cream celebrates National Ice Cream Week July 13-19 with promos and giveaways. There’s a different goodie each day like Free Waffle Cones or Half-Priced Pints. Plus anyone who visits one of their locations during the week can enter to win a free ice cream party pack.
Sweet Heat Summer campaign at MOD Pizza runs through Aug. 23. It brings back Mike’s Hot Honey pizza plus seasonal Strawberry Lemonade No Name Cake. There’ll also be weekly rewards and a chance to win a trip to Italy.
The 23rd Annual Evergreen Jazz Festival is July 24-26. It hosts the best bands from around the U.S. and even Canada at various venues. There are free and paid events, dance lessons every morning and a jazz service on Sunday morning.
The Ballad of Baby Doe at the Central City Opera runs various dates throughout July. The production has been running for 70 years but has a fresh production this year to coincide with America’s semiquincentennial and Colorado’s sesquicentennial. Based on the true story of silver baron Horace Tabor and the young woman who scandalized Denver society to be with him, The Ballad of Baby Doe captures pioneering ambition, passionate love, and devotion that outlasted fortune itself.
The Golden Mill has a summer’s worth of fun planned with weekly events including Trivia Wednesdays, Live Music Thursdays & Sundays, First Thursday Yappy Hour for pups and people, Rooftop Yoga every Friday, and the Sunday Latin Music Series the final Sunday of each month.
NEWS The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins has a Live at the Gardens Concert Series which runs through Aug. 29.
Urban Markets on the Wynkoop Plaza at Denver Union Station celebrate local creativity and makers. Shop a mix of arts and crafts sold directly by the artists from jewelry to furniture to clothing. There’s also live music and entertainment. The Markets run July 4-5 and 25-26.
FEATURED EVENT+DISCOUNT CODE Vail Wine Classic is coming August 6-8, put on by Team Player Productions. Tickets are now available for the various events showing off world-class wines. There’ll be Grand Tastings, sommelier-led wine hikes, paired lunches and dinners and a Best of Fest event. Use our exclusive discount code “ingoodtaste” at checkout for $10 off all tickets.
DATED EVENTS IN GOOD TASTE IN JULY
July 2
FEATURED EVENT+DISCOUNT CODE CherryArts Opening Night sneak peek event for the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a preview of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival with a wide variety of art and artists within a one-block area. Enjoy no crowds, food, drink and our exclusive $10 off tickets when you use 10CCAF2026 at checkout.
July 3
Cherry Creek Arts Festival runs July 3-5. Celebrating 35 years, this always-free-to-attend event features more than 250 juried artists and their various works filling the streets of Cherry Creek North. There is also live music, kids’ activities, art education and food and drink.
Larimer Live First Friday features Michael Cec & Friends from 4-8pm.
Love Story Celebration Brunch at Fox and the Hen is in honor of Taylor Swift’s rumored July 3 nuptials. Swift’s tunes will be playing from 7am-3pm with specials including Heartbreak Pancakes, Sweet Nothing Spritzes, Lavender Haze Lattes and hourly bubbly toasts to the bride and groom. Bridal-era energy and attire is encouraged.
July 4
Cherry Creek Arts Festival continues. See July 3.
Rum & Reggae at Bear Creek Distillery in Denver is a monthly reggae and Caribbean music night hosted by the Lady Selecta DJ MooreLove. Enjoy authentic reggae, dancehall, dub, rocksteady and island-inspired tunes plus rum drink specials.
Travel Santa Fe Wine Festival runs July 4-5 at the El Rancho de Las Golondrias living history museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The event is a Museum fundraiser featuring 17-New Mexico based wineries, highlighting New Mexico’s history as the oldest wine producing region in the country. There’ll be music performances from NM-based artists plus a Flamenco show Saturday afternoon. It’s been a Santa Fe summer tradition now for nearly three decades.
July 5
Cherry Creek Arts Festival continues. See July 3.
July 9
NEWS Los Dos Potrillos opens at 11am at its 10065 West San Juan Way location in Littleton, returning after a March 3 kitchen fire temporarily closed its doors. The remodel provided an opportunity to create a more welcoming space including a Wall of Traditions paying tribute to the family recipes and heritage.
Mizuna hosts a special pairing dinner with cocktail legend Sean Kenyon of Williams & Graham and Occidental and the team from Woody Creek Distillers. There’ll be six courses of food and cocktails and stories behind every pour, providing insights into the creative process. The cost is $135/person and reservations are required.
Pizza Making Class at Rare Bird is a hands-on class that lets guests stretch, top, fire and enjoy their pizza alongside a paired glass of wine. Tickets are $90/person. The Pie in the Sky Package includes two tickets and a guest room for an overnight stay. Future classes are Aug. 13 and Sept. 10.
Woody Creek Distillers Dinner at Mizuna featuring Sean Kenyon, local cocktail legend. Enjoy a six-course experience dedicated to local ingredients, spirits and the art of a collaborative tasting menu.
July 10
Acute Inflections, a NYC-based Jazz R&B duo seen on HBO and Amazon and performing music and comedy in Denver at Kirk of Highland, a preserved historic church in the Highlands. The evening is inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, with vintage glamour, dynamic duets, clever comedy and more. There will also be complimentary wine and snacks. Ticket sales support the Renaissance Youth Center in the South Bronx.
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter(™) is at the Auraria Tivoli Quad July 10-11. See more than 1,200 drones take flight in harmony with songs from the films.
Five Points Jazz in the Park continues its 1st Friday series with Boulder Big Bag Jazz. The free concert runs 5:30-7pm.
July 11
NEWS CrossCurrents, the free riverside music festival on July 11 has announced its lineup. It includes Neil Frances DJ Set, Bershy, Slow Caves and Circling Girl.
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter(™) continues. See July 10.
Hopscotch Beer Garden officially opens at Denargo Market. The new gathering place and anchor for the Market offers a 16-tap system of draft beers, wine and ciders plus canned cocktails, seltzers and non-alcoholic options. There are also ready-to-eat bites like chips, popcorn and cookies plus a rotating selection of food trucks. Enjoy lawn games and events like bike-in movie nights and fitness on the lawn.
Tacos & Tequila: A Patio Happy Hour takes place at Warren Station in Keystone. With the Snake River in the background, enjoy tacos, tequila education and live music. For ages 21+ strictly.
July 12
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate-Making Experience is presented by Bibamba Artisan Chocolate. Taste cacao in different forms, learn professional tempering techniques and create a handcrafted chocolate to take home.
FEATURED EVENT+DISCOUNT CODE Colorado Craft Walk is the second in the Colorado Wine Walk Series by Blanchard Family Wines. Held in the Dairy Block, enjoy the state’s best wine, spirits and beers plus live music and food. Use code IGTD10 at checkout for $10 off any level of tickets.
Drag Brunch and Bingo with Pie Queen at Fiction Beer features the Pie Queen herself who’ll be selling quiche, heading up bingo and singing tunes. Bingo cards are $5. Quiche and pie are $15.
July 13
CAYA opens in Edwards. The restaurant’s name stands for Come As You Are transforms the former E-Town location into a globally-inspired restaurant and bar that focuses on seasonal cooking, music and dining.
Leven Wine Club Quarterly Tasting Event with Huber Wine, a family-owned, all-organic winery based in Reichersdorf, Austria. Expect guided tastings and wine education from a winery representative plus thoughtful pairings to complement each sip. To secure a spot, interested parties can sign up for a wine club membership here. Each quarter, members will receive two hand-picked bottles of wine from a featured vineyard for $85. For $25 more, members can enjoy exclusive access to a quarterly tasting event at Leven Supply.
July 14
We’re going, are you? Corsica presents Bastille Bash ’26 from 6-9pm. Since Corsica, the island is French but with an Italian soul, they are celebrating Bastille Day with French wine and Italian food. There’ll be a dance party with DJ OkayDude, 20 French wines to sample, Bucatini served out of a big while of parmesan plus passed bites. The iconic Corsican aperitif Cap Corse will also be served. And their mural will come to life on the walls and ceiling of the dance floor thanks to a Projection Mapping show by Light Brush. Tickets are $65/person.
July 15
CAYA restaurant officially opens in Edwards. The elevated-casual restaurant is from JD Childress with items such as Duck Tacos and a Prosciutto Panino. CAYA stands for “Come As You Are.”
Magic Rat Film Showcase presents a screening of the time-bending love story Always, Most of the Time written by R. Alan Brooks. His TED Talk “When the World is Burning, Is Art a Waste of Time?” has been watched by more than 2.8 million viewers. Tickets are donation-based, with proceeds supporting the Boys & Girls Club Youth Filmmaking Program.
July 16
5280 Top of the Town Event in Cherry Creek North features bites from top restaurants, live entertainment, alcoholic and N/A/ drinks, photo booths, giveaways and more.
Blue Island Wine Mixer at the Lone Tree Blue Island Oyster Bar returns for its annual event. The patio gets transformed into a tasting experience with more than 25 wines, passed hors d’oeuvres, spritz bars, sushi rolls and a guest-voted pairing competition. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Blue Island Oyster Foundation.
July 17
Behind the Barrel: 2026 Colorado Day Whiskey Experience at State 38 Distilling celebrates the release of a special, limited-edition whiskey. For this year, it’s a Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in a cherry vanilla barrel. Taste it and personally bottle it by hand. Only 20 tickets will be available.
Bites & Bubbly Wine & Jazz Kickoff Happy Hour at Warren Station Center for the Arts in Keystone features a menu by Chef Rybak, a DIY bubbles bar and Breckenridge cocktails plus local musician Beau Thomas.
Quarterly Wine Pairings Dinner at The Ponti at the Denver Art Museum offers a special four-course meal. There’ll be a welcome toast by the chef followed by a sit down dinner with explanation provided following servings.
Tennyson Street Fair + Berkeley Beer Festival is on July 17 and 18. There’ll be live music, food trucks, local beers, more than 200 local artisans, yoga and kids activities.
Wine and Movie Night at Balistreri Vineyards happens both July 17 and 18. For $85/person, see the movie “You, Me and Tuscany,” a Tuscan feast featuring wood fired pizza, gourmet popcorn and more plus a glass of wine, “Bicicletta” sangria.
July 18
Christmas in July is a tiki-themed event at Talnua Distillery will serve up Eggnog Ice Cream plus Mai Tai’s, Painkillers and other festive drinks. They’ll also have their homemade eggnog by the glass or bottles to purchase. The cocktails run through July 25. Tropical attire is encouraged.
Denver BAZAAR at Larimer Square is an outdoor market featuring a curated selection of more than 30 vendors and makers. The event is free, dog-friendly and open to all ages.
Islands in Motion: A Polynesian Luau Experience at Hudson Gardens includes a performance by the Kalama Polynesian Dancers, a Fire Knife Dance finale, island-inspired dishes from No Ke Aloha, treats from Maui Shave Ice, cocktails, live music and lei-making instruction. Tickets are available through the link.
Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival runs July 18-19. It includes hundreds of varieties of wine to sample, a variety of food, unique merchandise for sale and Colorado Jazz musicians.
Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms’ is an annual event celebrating more than 2,000 lavender plants. There will also be artisans, demonstrations and live music. The event runs through July 19.
Editor’s Pick Me, Myself & Barbra is a heartfelt and hilarious journey through the music, wit and wisdom of Barbra Streisand. Performed by Broadway’s Jenna Pastuszek and Broadway music director Joshua Zecher-Ross.
National Caviar Day is celebrated at Champagne Tiger with a menu that includes the Caviar Ashtray, arriving in a Champagne Tiger ashtray to keep and loaded with eight grams of French cavia for $53. Enjoy it with a Dirty Millionaire martini with Belvedere Ten, a jalapeno brine, served with gold flakes and two huge Gordal olives, topped with Boursin cheese and a gram of Sturia Oscietra Caviar.
One World Festival happens July 18 and 19 with a celebration of international cultures, arts, crafts, merchandise, food and music from around the globe.
Rose La La La at Carboy Winery Denver celebrates all things rosé with Colorado top wineries. Sip and meet the makers behind the bottles. Shop, explore, enjoy food and dance to music by DJ Hex Kitten.
Tennyson Street Fair + Berkeley Beer Festival continues. See July 17.
Wine and Movie Night at Balistreri Vineyards continues. See July 17.
July 19
Ay Papi’s World Cup Final Watch Party starts with doors open at 11am with a pre-match DJ set prior to the 1pm kickoff of the game shown on the giant outdoor screen. There’ll be food and drink specials all day plus food trucks on site and a post-game DJ. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are suggested.
Chef & Shucker at the Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood Cherry Creek location teaches guests the art of oyster chucking, explores the terroir of land and sea and provides stories behind the local producers. A multi-course dinner with wine pairings completes the evening.
Editor’s Pick Get Happy! Celebrating 100+ Years of Judy Garland is a concert Performed by Broadway’s Jenna Pastuszek and Broadway music director Joshua Zecher-Ross.
Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival continues. See July 18.
Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms’ continues. See July 18.
One World Festival continues. See July 18.
World Cup Final Watch Party at Molino Chido will be showing the match on the large screen projector and will be serving food and drink specials. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are encouraged.
July 20
Clue & Brew is a puzzling pop-up event held at Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden. Teams look for hidden clues, crack codes and uncover the “Mystery Beer” during an hour-long experience. Each ticket includes one complimentary drink.
July 21
Summer Sunset Cinema Picnics by Olive & Finch can be ordered and picked up to take to the Denver Performing Arts Complex movie series. Each basket is $68, serves four and includes artisanal sandwiches, sides, refreshments and classic movie snacks. Baskets can be upgraded with canned cocktails and bottles of wine.
The Denver Brass will host a release party for two new albums, “The Denver Brass: Elevated Masterworks” and “If You Just Believe,” during the free “Denver Brass: Signature Sounds” concert. The concert is the first event in a week of free events including Artist Faculty Recitals July 22-23 and a Summit Brass Finale Concert on July 25.
July 22
Set the Table: Immersive Dinner & Art Retreat at The Dairy Arts Center is an exhibition with an intimate farm-to-table dinner surrounded by artworks where dining becomes a creative, multi-sensory experience. A five-course meal will be made by Forage Sisters, a local, woman-owned farm-to-table catering company. The meal journey’s through Colorado’s diverse peoples, places and histories.
July 23
Adult Spelling Bee at Adrift is a lighthearted event with cocktails, food and a shot at winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes. First come, first served. A two-item minimum of food or drink is required to compete.
Garden Dinner Series at Uchi with a multi-course collaborative dinner set in the restaurant’s RiNo garden. This dinner is in partnership with Brasserie Brixton.
The Big Eat tickets are on sale now for the July 23 event. Get unlimited bites from the likes of Pig and Tiger, Cart Driver, Odie B’s, el Camino and many others.
The Plimoth is hosting their popular wine diners again with the Soirée sur la Côte: A Summer Evening on the French Riviera. The multi-course menu includes a Pissaladiere provincial tart, “fruits de mer” raviolis, pistachio crusted rack of lamb, regional cheese and honey and more. The cost is $175/person not including tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made only by calling 303-297-1215. Space is very limited.
Underground Music Showcase UMS Kickoff at Sorry Gorgeous starts at 6pm with a lineup of live tunes, crafted cocktails and panoramic city views.
July 24
Dawgs & Dogs kicks off Yappy Hour at Orchard Town Center. Enjoy specialty hot dogs from Windfall Brewing Company while treating pups to a dog-friendly treat, snap photos in the photo booth and enjoy music from a DJ.
Underground Music Showcase Death & Co’s VIP UMS Lounge at The Ramble Hotel runs July 24-26 with VIP tickets that are $59 per day or $150 for the weekend and include (2) complimentary Death & Co. cocktails per day, a token to The Ramble’s photobooth, snacks, a free mini frozen-spro-tini, reserved lounge seating and a special gift from The Ramble’s artist in residence, Lauren Young.
Illuminate Littleton is a free event celebrating 250 years of America and 150 years of Colorado with an open-air arts experience with illuminated and interactive art installations. There’ll be roaming musical performances and extended outdoor dining from local restaurants.
Joyride Brewing Company marks twelve years with a two-day block party July 24-25 in Edgewater where they’ll close down the street and bring in twelve of their best brewery friends for a collaboration beer competition. There’ll also be food trucks, custom hats, live music, a silent disco and limited-edition party shirt.
Taste of La Receta at Mi Casa Resource Center includes tastings from ten chefs representing cuisine from five countries. Share food, stories and celebrate what brings us together.
Underground Music Showcase runs July 24-26 in RiNo. Hear more than 150 national and local artists.
July 25
Cheesman Park Art Fest celebrates 13 years July 25 and 26. Explore 150 juried fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation. There’ll be shopping, demonstrations, live music and food trucks.
Dana Day: A Tribute to Dana Crawford celebrates its 2nd anniversary, honoring the legacy of Denver urban preservationist Dana Craford. Enjoy live jazz from Denver’s Annie Booth Quartet and Keith Oxman Quartet, food and drink specials, archival photos and materials on display and more to celebrate Crawford’s lasting impact. Guests who RSVP receive a complimentary glass of champagne with a non-alcoholic option available.
We’re going, are you? Flame Fest Colorado Grilling Championship includes unlimited samples from dozens of competitors serving beef, pork, chicken, craft beer, cocktails and spirits.
Forget Me Not Oyster Social opens early for rotating market oyster selections on ice, live jazz and a curated menu of bubbles, mimosas and refreshing spritzes. Walkins are welcome but reservations are encouraged.
Joyride Brewing Company anniversary party continues. See July 24.
Underground Music Showcase continues. See July 24.
Underground Music Showcase Death & Co’s VIP UMS Lounge continues. See July 24.
Sip & Stir: Mixology at the Brown Palace is a professionally-led mixology class at the Brown Palace Club. Learn how to make standout cocktails and spirit-free options. Each ticket comes with two alcoholic beverages, one non-alcoholic beverage, recipe cards to take home, branded swag from the featured spirit and a cheese board to enjoy before and after class. With only 25 seats available per class, the hands-on experience is $55 per person.
Whiskey Blending Class at Talnua Distillery is a 21+ event, guided by their team. Taste your way through a range of whiskey components, learn how grain, barrel, proof and age shape flavor, then make your own custom blend.
Yoga + Beers + Burritos is held at Hopscotch Beer Garden alongside the Underground Music Showcase, from 10am-noon. Enjoy energizing yoga flow in partnership with CorePower, then enjoy a complimentary beer and breakfast burrito with a UMS wristband, plus live music. For those without a UMS ticket, join in the class and tickets will be available for purchase onsite. Arrive at 9:30am to check in. Bring your own yoga mat.
July 26
Cheesman Park Art Fest continues. See July 25.
Christmas in July Drag Brunch at Osteria Marco decks the halls with wigs, heels and mid-summer holiday chaos. The $25 entry gets guests multiple bingo cards and a drag show with a modern Italian brunch. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Dog Days of Summer at Denver Book Society celebrates late summer. Tickets for adults 21 and older cost $15 and include a grilled hot dog, chips and a beer; kids’ tickets cost $10 and include a grilled hot dog, chips and a rainbow popsicle; and pups enjoy free admission and a free pup cup.
Underground Music Showcase continues. See July 24.
Underground Music Showcase Death & Co’s VIP UMS Lounge continues. See July 24.
July 28
Bird Dog Happy Hour is a pup-friendly event with a dog-friendly menu such as housemade peanut butter dog treats, puppy poke bowls and “Australian Shepard’s” Pie. A portion of proceeds is donated to True Companions.
Culinary Playdate at Luca: Isle of Skye is an evening of exploring Italian and Scottish cuisines for $90/person. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
The Carriage House, a new, European-inspired cafe adjacent to Cheesman Park is opening in phases, the first of which is on July 28. They’ll be offering sandwiches, pastries from Black Box Bakery, “toastettes,” salads, coffee, wine, beer and more on the tree-lined patio or to-go. September brings a full cocktail bar.
Editor’s Pick Event Uchiko Cherry Creek and Uchi RiNo host a one-night dinner to benefit World Central Kitchen which is helping Colorado wildfire relief locally and globally through their response to the Venezuela earthquake disaster. Held outdoors in the garden, five courses will be served with specialities like Venezuela Libre cocktail, Octopus & Scallop Crudo, Grilled Steak and Bienmesabe, a coconut custard dessert. There are two seatings and the cost is $150/person with drink pairings included.
July 29
Sourdough Baking Class with Aunt Letha’s Bakery happens at t Homestead in the Hood Mercantile (a new Lakewood grocery, gift, and honey shop). The two-hour demonstration-style workshop is designed to take the mystery out of sourdough baking from the fundamentals of starters to the baked loaf. Use code “BREADPLS” for 25% off your final order.
July 30
Be a Bartender Cocktail Class at Hyatt Regency Denver at Peaks Lounge. Ketel One Vodka is taking over an evening of cocktail crafting with a view. For $46/person, guests will learn how to make the perfect Espresso Martini, variations and enhancements.
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts Bake Sale is the capstone project of the school’s Pastry Arts students after months of work to improve their baking and pastry skills. Each student will have three offerings on display to purchase. Each baked good is $5 and tickets can be pre-purchased.
Naturally Colorado Farm Dinner takes place at Yellow Barn Farm in Longmont. The event benefits Colorado’s National Products community and brings together people, businesses and farms. There’ll be a farm-to-table dinner, local beverages, live music, a live auction and more.
SURF Seafood Championship brings together 20 of Denver’s best seafood-centric restaurants for a culinary competition. Taste offerings, enjoy drinks, live music and some surprises.
FEATURED EVENT+DISCOUNT CODE Telluride Reserve runs July 30-August 1. The food and wine event features more than a dozen opportunities to connect with chefs and winemakers during parties, meals, hikes, seminars and more. Get 10% off all tickets at checkout by using our code: InGoodTaste2026.
July 31
Bright Nights VIP Opening Night includes live music, complimentary food from local food trucks and two drinks. Plus, see the new “Time and Space Traveler Immersive Experience” by Elevate Immersive that challenges guests to solve riddles to uncover the secret stories of lanterns throughout the Park. Tickets are $125. Bright Nights continues Wednesday through Sunday evenings from 7-11pm. Aug. 8 through Nov. 8.
Civic Center NIGHT MARKET: Homegrown Colorado honors America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th birthday. In partnership with the Denver Art Museum’s popular Untitled event, Homegrown Colorado will feature an all-Colorado lineup of food and beverage vendors, artisan makers, musicians, and entertainers.
Telluride Reserve continues. See July 30.
-Curated by Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor, InGoodTasteDenver.com
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