Dust off your lawn chairs, grab your favorite blanket and some tasty edibles. It’s time, once again, for summer fun throughout south-central Denver.
STIR UP SOME SOUL WITH RUBBLEBUCKET – THE BROOKLYN-BASED INDIE BAND, featuring lead singer Kalmia Traver (above). Rubblebucket will join a seven-band lineup at the South Pearl Street Jam Festival, Sun., July 14, noon-10p.m., in the 1200 block of S. Pearl St. Admission is only $5. Food and drinks sold on site. Info: call 303-242-1032 or visit SouthPearlStreet.com. Photo by Ben Sarle.
2012 South Pearl Street
Rock The Block Music Festivals in the 1200 block of S. Pearl St.
Concerts run noon-10p.m., at a still affordable $5/person (no canines, please). Microbrew beers and festival eats will be available for purchase. Rain or shine, the shows will go on! Information: SouthPearlStreet.com.
July 14
South Pearl Jam Festival
Rubblebucket • Juno What? • David Starfire
Larry Keel & Natural Bridge • Shakedown Street
Atomga • The Magic Beans
August 11
Blues & Brews
Tommy Castro Band • Rosie Ledet Zydeco Band
Harper & Midwest Kind • The Informants
Rockin’ Jake Band • Doug Mac Leod
Delores Scott from Chicago with Jack Hadley
Movies In The Park!
Denver City Parks
The City of Denver’s Department of Parks & Recreation returns its Movies in the Park! series for a seventh go-round, offering Blu-ray formatted films on 24-foot-wide inflatable screens with high-quality sound, starting at dusk. Lawn chairs or blankets and picnic treats are welcome.
Visit denvergov.org/parksandrecreation, and click on “Bulletin Board” for Movies in the Park! details.Civic Center Bike-In Movie Series information: civiccenterconservancy.org.
Skyline Park, Arapahoe St. & 16th St. Mall
Sat., July 7, Moneyball • Sat., July 14, Grease
Sat., July 21, The Incredibles
Sat., July 28, Pirates of the Caribbean:
The Curse of the Black Pearl
Sat., Aug. 11, Mary Poppins • Sat., Aug. 18, Hugo
Sat., Aug. 25, American Flyers
Ruby Hill Park, W. Florida Ave. & S. Platte River Dr.
Sun., July 1, Puss in Boots (w/Spanish subtitles)
Civic Center Park, Colfax & Broadway
Sun., July 15, Kicking & Screaming
Sun., July 29, The Blind Side
Sun., Aug. 12, Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Fri., Sept. 14, Top Gun
Bible Park, E. Yale Ave. between Monaco & Quebec
Wed., July 25, Dolphin Tale
Curtis Park, 30th St. & Curtis St.
Wed., Aug. 15, Kung Fu Panda 2
Governor’s Park, E. 7th Ave. & Logan St.
Wed., Aug 22, Back to the Future
DU Lamont School of Music
3rd Annual Summer Carillon Series
south of the Ritchie Athletic Complex
This unusual summer series highlights the 65-bell Williams Carillon located in the golden spire of the Ritchie Center athletic complex, at the southwest corner ofBuchtel and University Blvd. The best listening space is in the courtyard at the south end of the Ritchie Center. All the free recitals take place Sunday evenings at 7p.m., and will be played rain or shine. Bring a chair, a picnic supper and enjoy! Info: 303-871-6412.
July 8, Carol Jickling Lens
July 22, Jim Fackenthal • Aug. 5, KoenCosaert
Aug. 19, David Hunsberger
Stapleton Under The Stars
Film & Concert Series
Founders Green Amphitheatre, E. 29th Ave. at Stapleton Town Center
A free Concert Series features two bands Saturdays, 4:30-8:30p.m. The headline band begins at 6:30p.m. Movie Nights on Fridays start at dark. Info:stapletondenver.com.
Stapleton Concert Series
July 7, Outta My Alley/The Nacho Men
July 21, Wabash Cannonballs/Serenade in Blue
Aug. 4, Control Tower/Dotsero
Aug. 18 (4-8p.m), Tommy & The Tangerines/Chris Daniels & The Kings
Sept. 8 (noon-10p.m), Concert For A Cause – Local Bands
Stapleton Movie Nights
July 13, Hugo • July 27, Cars 2 • Aug. 10, The Help • Aug. 24, The Lorax
City Park Jazz
Bandstand by City Park Pavilion on Ferril Lake
City Park Jazz returns for another great summer of music exploring many facets of modern jazz. Rain or shine, shows are held at City Park Bandstand northwest of E. 17th Ave. & Colorado Blvd., 6-8p.m. Visit cityparkjazz.org or call the hotline, 303-744-1004.
July 1, Lionel Young • July 8, Jakarta
July 15, Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Africa • July 22, Carmen Sandim
July 29, Eric Gunnison’s Wake Up Call • Aug. 5, Chris Daniels & The Kings
Confluence Concerts
Confluence Park – 15th St. & Little Raven – LoDo
Ruby Hill Park – Florida Ave. & S. Platte River Dr.
TAXI-RINO – 34th St. & Ringsby Ct.
Free Thursday concerts hosted by The Greenway Foundation, on the South Platte River. Local food and local beer will be available for purchase. All shows run 6:30-8p.m. Visit greenwayfoundation.org or call 303-455-7109 for details.
July 5, Denver Municipal Band -– Confluence Park
July 12, Mary Louise Lee – Ruby Hill Park
July 19, Johnny O Band – Confluence Park • July 26, Quemando Salsa –TAXI/RINO
Denver Municipal Band
Free Parks Concerts
The Denver Municipal Band returns for its 120th season of free musical offerings, mixing performances by the full 40-piece Concert Band with the smaller DMB Jazz Band, Brass Quintet and other ensembles. For a complete, up-to-date recorded schedule, call 303-322-8608 or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for email updates.
July 4 7:30p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. • A Patriotic Celebration Concert Band
July 5 6:30p.m. Confluence Park, 15th St. & Little Raven • Concert Band
July 8 7:30p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. • Jazz Band
July 15 7:30p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. • Concert Band
July 19 7:30p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. • Concert Band w/Summit Brass soloists
July 21 6p.m. Clement Park, W. Bowles Ave. at S. Long St. DMB Wind Festival, Concert Band with 3 guest bands & 16 Civil War cannons for 1812 Overture
July 22 7:30p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. • Concert Band
July 28 6:30p.m. Platt Park, 1501 S. Logan St. • Jazz Band
July 29 7:30p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. • Concert Band
Aug. 3 6:30p.m. Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St. Colorado Day Celebration • Jazz Band
Aug. 4 7:30p.m. Harvey Park, 2120 S. Tennyson St. Nearby fireworks at 9p.m. • Jazz Band
Aug. 5 7:30p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. • Jazz Combo
Aug. 7 7:30p.m. Cook Park, 6500 Cherry Creek Dr. S. • Jazz Combo
Aug. 12 7:30p.m. Washington Park • 715 S. Franklin St. • Concert Band
Aug. 17 7p.m. Bates Hobart Park, W. Bates Ave. at Hobart Way • Brass
Aug. 26 6:30p.m. Cheesman Park, E. 8th Ave. at Franklin St. • Concert Band
Shady Grove Picnic Concerts
Sponsored by Swallow Hill Music at Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St.
All shows begin Wednesdays, 6:30p.m. Tickets available day of show only: $7 Swallow Hill members/seniors & bicyclists, $10/nonmembers; $2/children under 12. Call 303-777-1003 or visit swallowhillmusic.org for more information on venue and performers.
July 11, Ian Cooke w/You, Me and Apollo
July 18, Wendy Woo and Megan Burtt w/Jeff Brinkman Band
July 25, Matt Skellinger Group & Ayo Awosika
Aug. 1, Rocky Mountain Jewgrass w/Dave Devitt
Aug. 8, Patrick Dethlefs and Glowing House w/Poets Row
Aug. 15, Katie Glassman w/special guest
Aug. 22, Bonnie and The Clydes w/special guest
Aug. 29, Harry Tuft & Dick Weissman
Denver Concert Band
Free Parks Concerts
The Denver Concert Band is a group of 90 volunteer musicians who have an undeniable love for music! For a full schedule, visit denverconcertband.org. Free, unless noted.
July 4 noon Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. (fee for Four Mile Park admission; concert is free)
July 21 6:30p.m. Clement Park, W. Bowles Ave. at S. Long St. Denver Municipal Band Wind Festival
Aug. 26 4p.m. Washington Park, 715 S. Franklin St. The Goddard School Children’s Concert
Mondays At Infinity Park
Infinity Park, S. Cherry St. at E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale
These free film events begin at 8p.m. Go ahead and bring blankets, picnics, etc., but alcohol and pets are off limits. Info: infinityparkatglendale.com or 303-248-7100.
July 9, The Goonies • July 23, Toy Story
Aug. 6, E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial • Aug. 20, The Princess Bride
Film On The Rocks
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and dress for the vagaries of summer nights in the foothills. Each evening will begin with music at 6:45p.m.; movies start at dusk. Tickets are $12 general admission and can be purchased from the Denver Film Society at denverfilm.org or at Denver Film Center/Colfax, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Day-of-show tickets – if available – will be sold at Red Rocks box office for $14.
July 2, Wayne’s World (band: School of Rock National All-Stars)
July 10, Bridesmaids (bands: Land Lines)
July 16, Spielberg Fan Favorite TBA (band: Joe Sampson’s “Kill Our Friends”)
July 30, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (band: Take to the Oars)
Aug. 13, Spirited Away (band: Meiko)
Aug. 20, Awesome: I F-in’ Shot That (band: School of Rock Beastie Boys Tribute)