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Oktoberfest Denver
This German-inspired block party features traditional German live music on two stages, sausages in all shapes and forms, biergardens, a stein hoisting battle, a "Das Husslehoff" 5k run, costume contests and convivial crowds. Sept. 16-18 and Sept. 23-25. (09/2011)
Lairmer St between 20th and 22nd sts.
720-255-5475
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Summer Brew Fest
It’s all about craft beer at this homage to suds, which features more than 100 samplings from nearly 40 craft breweries across the country—including Great Divide, Left Hand and New Belgium from Colorado. If you want to be one of the first hops-lovers to imbibe, there’s a VIP session at 6pm. July 22. (07/2011)
At Mile High Station 2027 W Colfax Ave
303-596-7274
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City Park Esplanade Fresh Market
Not your average farmers market, this urbanized gathering of vendors includes gourmet food trucks and draws from a fleet of local artisans and farmers parading produce, farm-fresh eggs, handcrafted cheese, honey, jam and arts and crafts. Sundays through October 31. (06/2011)
E Colfax Ave and Columbine St
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Red Rocks Summer Concert Series
While the music is top-notch at these summertime concerts, the iconic outdoor amphitheater— with its stunning rock formations—vies for centerstage. Check out artists like Earth Wind & Fire (June 7) and Ray LaMontagne (June 17) performing under a starlit sky. Through August 31. (06/2011)
18300 W Alameda Pkwy
720-865- 2494
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Denver Day of Rock
An annual family-friendly event in the heart of downtown, this free one-day music festival features more than two dozen local acts (as well as national bands like The Gin Blossoms) performing on five stages. May 28. (05/2011)
16th Street Mall
303-534-6161
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Casa Bonita
No visit to Denver, especially if you’ve got young kids in tow, is complete without gracing this Pepto Bismol-pink palace. The Mexican food takes a back seat to its show of cliff divers, gold mines and fire jugglers. (03/2011)
6715 W Colfax Ave
303-232-5115
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Denver Auto Show
Everything from imported hot rods to domestic hybrids are on display at this annual show, where giddy car buffs can kick the wheels, inspect the engines and toot the horns of 2011 (and some 2012) models, all under one revvedup roof. March 30 to April 3. (03/2011)
At Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St
800-251-1563
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Under the Sea 3D
Diving into some of the most isolated locations in the sea, this visually stunning film (narrated by Jim Carrey and directed by cinematographer Howard Hall) explores the exotic ocean floor—and reminds us why it’s important to protect it. Through March 17. (02/2011)
2001 Colorado Blvd
303-370-6000
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Denver Inside and Out
These self-guided, two-mile downtown walking tours, based on the 1922 heist of the Denver Mint, are more like a scavenger hunt, in which costumed characters provide clues and stories along the way to help participants unravel the mystery surrounding the scene of the crime. Reservations required. (02/2011)
1835 W 40th Ave
303-330-9871
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DENVER MICROBREW TOUR
Denver is the land of craft mircrobreweries, and these 1.5-mile guided LoDo walking tours expose suds afi cionados to both the history of beer and the art of making it. Samples from each brewery, and a pint at the end, are included in the $23 admission. (01/2011)
2201 Arapahoe St
303-578-9548
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SINBAD
Recently ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup funnymen of all time, David Atkins, better known by his Sinbad stage name, comes to town for three days this month to share his offbeat humor and comedic story-telling—usually at the expense of his audience. Jan. 21–23. (01/2011)
At Comedy Works at the Landmark 5345 Landmark Pl
720-274-6800
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BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT
A riveting display of kaleidoscopic lights illuminates Denver’s gardens during this month-long holiday spectacle, in which the winter botanicals twinkle and shimmer next to ornate ice sculptures and designated kissing spots. Dec. 3 to Jan. 2. (12/2010)
1007 York St • 720-865-3500
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