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Aug. 16th: Join CBS Colorado for Girls in the Game! Meet women in sports careers from the field to the front office. Learn more at CBSColorado.com/girlsinthegame.
Through Aug. 4th: Make the Colorado Music Festival your destination this summer for the best music and entertainment. Learn more at ColoradoMusicFestival.org
Aug. 9th: Enjoy this family-friendly event celebrating the Poudre River while promoting restoration and education about its importance. Learn more at PoudreRiverFest.org
August 9th: This community favorite is a perfect blend of summer - enjoy the afternoon sun & evening stars swaying to the sounds of local live music while enjoying tasty local fare. Learn more at CentennialCo.gov
Aug. 8th - 10th: Celebrate Denver's LGBTQ+ community with curated films, insightful panels, and memorable events. Learn more at DenverFilm.org
August 9th - 10th: Celebrate the close of Cherry Creek North’s Life in Bloom summer season with this free, elegant art show—now in its 7th year! Learn more at SmashIntheSquareFestival.com
Through Aug. 10th: Explore this exhibition that transports viewers to an alternative world of wonder and awe. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org.
Aug. 6th - 17th: Experience Moulin Rouge! The Musical — a Tony-winning celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and love. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
Through Aug. 17th: Explore Kent Monkman’s use of history painting as a contemporary genre to highlight relevant issues. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org.
Through Aug.18th: Enjoy live performances & beloved films under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. Learn more at DenverFilm.org.
Aug. 21st: Enjoy Denver’s top summer bash with endless rides and immersive thrills in support of Denver Film! Learn more at DenverFilm.org.
Aug. 23rd: Explore a variety of kid-friendly health and wellness activities through interactive stations. Learn more at GoldCrownFoundation.com.
Aug.16th: . As a cornerstone event for Colorado’s African diaspora community, the Gala brings together over 2,000 attendees to honor and elevate the contributions of African immigrants. Learn more at USALG.org
Aug. 23rd: Get ready to dance the night away with a DJ, live band, and all the nostalgic vibes you love! Learn more at Get ready to dance the night away with a DJ, live band, and all the nostalgic vibes you love! Learn more at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org..
Through Aug. 29th: Enjoy live music under the stars at the Arvada Center’s Summer Concert Series. Learn more at ArvadaCenter.org.
Sept. 3rd - 6th: Enjoy bites and sips from award-winning chefs, mixologists, and wine professionals celebrating metro Denver’s vibrant food scene. Get tickets at DenverFoodAndWine.com
Sept. 6th: Enjoy an evening of animal experiences, craft cocktails and artisan eats supporting wildlife conservation locally and globally! Get tickets at DenverZoo.org
Sept. 6th - 7th: Celebrate Colorado’s dance community with a weekend of performances and connection. Learn more at PresentingDenver.org
Sept. 12th - 13th: Join CBS Colorado & Xcel Energy for a Day of Service. Learn more at XcelEnergy.com slash DOSinfo
September 13th: Come celebrate local talent as artists turn sidewalks into stunning chalk art. Learn more at CentennialCo.gov.
Sept. 12th - 14th: Celebrate the golden age of cinema with a carefully curated lineup of newly restored silent-era films. Get details at DenverFilm.org.
Sept. 19th: Hear from soccer icon and champion for women's equity, Abby Wambach, at the Women’s Foundation’s Annual Luncheon. Learn more at WFCO.org
Sept. 29th: Help provide important services and resources to individuals and families in need in Northern Colorado. Learn more at HONService.org
Through October: Enjoy Denver's finest summer lunch in the heart of the city, where community support shines! Learn more at CivicCenterPark.org.
Oct.3rd: Connect with fellow music lovers and changemakers supporting a meaningful cause. Learn more at BeLikeEllie.com.
Aug.13th - Oct. 5th: Step into a dreamlike world and explore a couple’s love and memories in this immersive experience. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
July 19th - Oct. 11th: Catch high-energy bluegrass artists at Left Hand Brewing on select Saturdays from July to October! Learn more at SwallowHillMusic.org
Sept. 5th - Oct. 12th:Experience the suspense as seven snowbound strangers race to unmask a killer in Agatha Christie’s classic story. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org
Oct. 3rd - 12th: Enjoy a gothic love story full of spine-chilling drama and dark thrills in 19th-century Transylvania. Learn more at ColoradoBallet.org.
Oct. 18-19: Immerse yourself in Fall at Four Mile Historic Park with pumpkins, treasures, music, and treats! Learn more at FourMilePark.org
Oct. 23: Experience an unforgettable dinner party with 100 incredible women, inspiring speakers, comedy, and an open mic! Learn more at Britstueven.com/moms/
Oct. 25th: Explore the Park after dark, stepping into Victorian Spiritualism with adult libations, provisions, and amusements! Learn more at FourMilePark.org
October 25th: Enjoy live music, delicious food truck bites, and samples of adult beverages. Learn more at CentennialCo.gov.
Through Oct. 26th: Recall memorable moments as you walk through the defining events from this pivotal era. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org.
Oct. 9th - 26th:Enjoy this hilarious comedy that pokes fun at the Prohibition era. Learn more at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Sept.19th - Nov. 2nd: Experience a remarkable story of survival in this triumphant performance that embodies the strength of the human spirit. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
Sept. 26th - Nov. 2nd: Experience Billie Holiday’s iconic songs and powerful story light up an unforgettable evening. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org
Oct.3rd - Nov. 2nd: You can’t afford to miss this bona fide American classic that is raw, turbulent, and riveting from start to finish. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
Nov. 1st - 9th: Celebrate the season with the operatic brilliance of La Traviata at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Get tickets at OperaColorado.org.
December 6th: Enjoy festive songs, dancing, hot cocoa, cider, and cookies at this family-friendly celebration! Learn more at CentennialCo.gov.
Dec. 6th – 7th: Celebrate the magic of the season with a concert full of joyful, sparkling melodies, and holiday wonder! Learn more at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Dec. 13th: Dine with Father Christmas, sip warm drinks, and create holiday cheer with Colorado Christmas crafts! Learn more at FourMilePark.org
Dec. 20th: Experience the enchantment of Winter Solstice with Night Brunch. Learn more at FourMilePark.org
Nov. 1st - Dec. 28th: Bring the family together to experience this cherished holiday tradition. Get tickets at Denvercenter.org
Nov. 29th - Dec. 28th: Experience a holiday classic with Sugar Plums, dancing mice, and a flurry of snowflakes. Learn more at ColoradoBallet.org.
Nov. 21, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026: Enjoy a magical family adventure filled with sisterhood, love, and self-discovery. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
Jan. 30 - Feb. 8: Enjoy a ballet bursting with Roaring Twenties flair, dazzling dance, and timeless drama. Learn more at ColoradoBallet.org.
Oct. 26, 2025 - Feb. 8: Explore this artist’s illustrious career and examine his singular role within the Impressionist movement. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org
Feb.13 - March 29: Enjoy this contemporary production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
Nov. 8 - May 10: Enjoy this laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
March 27 - May 10: Enjoy this extraordinary true story that chronicles how an isolated town played host to the world. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
May 2-10: Experience the timeless beauty of Madama Butterfly as it graces the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage. Get tickets at OperaColorado.org.
Through August 2026: Explore one of the earliest European expeditions through present-day Colorado and the Mountain West. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Through July 26: Explore the work of Denver-based artist Susan Wick, who is driven by a relentless curiosity that conjures worlds of fantasy, intrigue, and desire. Learn more DenverArtMuseum.org.
September 2025 through September 2026: Explore the Centennial State’s origins through authentic photographs, documents, artifacts, and voices. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Nov. 22 through September 2026: A marquee exhibition featuring more than forty artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States.
Probe the boundless mysteries of space by wandering and immersing your senses through sight, sound, and touch. Learn more at www.DenverArtMuseum.org
The Symphony’s 25/26 season features performances with world-renowned artists. Explore the lineup and get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
The Newman Center’s 25/26 season features world-class dance, music, and family-friendly performances. Learn more at NewmanCenterPresents.com.
Central City Opera is gearing up for its 2025 Festival which features a mix of comedy, heart, and timeless music.
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch.
One hundred fifty years ago, children in Denver learned to churn butter, weave, and care for farm animals. Today's students can step back into that lifestyle through the park's programs.
Denver Children's Foundation plans country music concert to benefit at-risk and underserved children in Colorado.
Denver Film series, Bruce Lee & Beyond, focuses on martial arts movies and their inspirations.
Civic Center EATS returns to downtown Denver for the summer food truck season this week.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance celebrates women with its spring legacy concert.
Some of the world's best improvisers are coming to a Denver stage, including "SNL" comedian actor Tim Meadows.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts' "Little Shop of Horrors" has been selling out for weeks, but there are a few shows with tickets remaining.
The Arvada Center's production of "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" mixes old fashioned ethos with modern production elements and classic music.
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
See images from the Indy Eve celebration in Civic Center Park in Denver on July 3.
The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Aurora Municipal Center on June 14, 2025.
See photos from the Girls & Science Kickoff Event at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the CSU Spur takeover.
See images from Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive Collection Day on Dec. 12, 2024.
The Denver Christkindlmarket is an "authentic German-style holiday market featuring local and European craft and food vendors and entertainment." It is open through Dec. 23.
See photos from CBS Colorado's Girls in the Game event on the University of Denver campus on Aug. 17, 2024.
See photos from Global Fest on Aug. 17, 2024, in Aurora.
A driver died and two children were seriously hurt in a head-on crash on Thursday in Colorado's high country.
Fire Capt. Aaron Johnson has had a busy summer with west Metro Fire Rescue.
Colorado authorities are providing more details about this week's tragic crash on Red Mountain Pass where a girl survived a 320 foot fall in a car while two other adults inside were killed.
The energy company is considering raising rates again, and it's not just one increase. They're looking at scenarios for years to come. One group gathered in Denver on Thursday to protest what they call the "monstrous plan."
Crime is trending down across the Denver metro area, but one district attorney wants to talk about where the crime in his community is coming from.
Colorado authorities are providing more details about this week's tragic crash on Red Mountain Pass where a girl survived a 320 foot fall in a car while two other adults inside were killed.
A driver died and two children were seriously hurt in a head-on crash between two cars on Thursday in Colorado's high country.
Part of Jeffco's prep work includes looking at places where escape routes for residents are difficult during wildfire evacuations.
The Aurora Police Department announced Thursday that numerous boxes of material from old homicide cases were discovered at the home of a former detective.
A jury in Colorado has found Charles Robinson Shay guilty of murdering a jewelry store owner during a robbery.
Across Colorado, girls are getting involved in all kinds of sports. Some are more mainstream – like football or basketball – while others are lesser-known but growing in popularity like ultimate frisbee.
Female leadership in school sports has been on the decline in recent years, according to Beth Hulac, a Denver Public Schools Athletics Operations Manager. She is determined to reverse that trend through new events.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Video showed the bear charging toward the mascot, splashing water, as a person on the crew could be heard saying "Oh my God" off camera.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
In the lawsuit filed in February 2024, "Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano argued that she was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against following controversial posts made on social media.
The Kennedy Center has slightly delayed naming its list of annual lifetime achievement honorees and may make some other changes, sources said.
Footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol shows a man who now works at the Justice Department telling police officers they are "disgusting" and "the Gestapo."
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
The minimum wage in Denver will go up almost 50 cents on Jan. 1, in line with a city ordinance passed in 2019 that increases minimum wage in an effort to rise with the cost of living.
The Kennedy Center has slightly delayed naming its list of annual lifetime achievement honorees and may make some other changes, sources said.
Footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol shows a man who now works at the Justice Department telling police officers they are "disgusting" and "the Gestapo."
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
More than half of Americans' calorie intake is from ultra-processed foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
The energy company is considering raising rates again, and it's not just one increase. They're looking at scenarios for years to come. One group gathered in Denver on Thursday to protest what they call the "monstrous plan."
The minimum wage in Denver will go up almost 50 cents on Jan. 1, in line with a city ordinance passed in 2019 that increases minimum wage in an effort to rise with the cost of living.
In addition to the airport's new East Security Checkpoint, the bridge and walkway to Concourse A opened this week. It's the only passenger bridge in the U.S. where people can walk above airplanes and watch them taxi below.
OpenAI executives say GPT‑5 is more accurate than its predecessor and excels at coding.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire in March is now at 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas.
If you've been to Denver International Airport lately, you might have noticed the brand-new tiling that's part of the Great Hall Project is cracked in many places, and some tiles are held together with nothing but tape.
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.
