Cyril, an 11-year-old French boy, has two problems: His bike is missing, and his father just walked out on their family. The latter is beyond his reach, so Cyril focuses on finding his bicycle in an attempt to resolve his emotional woes. During his search, Cyril finds an unlikely parental figure in a female hairdresser.

Summer music festivals are a chance to share a moment with thousands of new best friends. When two feuding musicians—one an indie music star, the other the voice of a female punk-rock band—find themselves physically handcuffed to one another, they have no choice but to share their experience.

Olympic fever is getting underway early in Colorado. Former Olympic skier Jeremy Bloom hosts an evening celebrating fellow athletes' Olmypic triumps—such as Sammy Lee, the first Asian-American to win gold for the United States. The event benefits Denver's Wish of a Lifetime Foundation which grants lifelong dreams to deserving seniors around the country. Sat 7-11 p.m.

Scrambling across rugged terrain, an adventurous athlete and a donkey endure harsh elements for what is known as pack burro racing. This documentary, filmed during the 2009 racing season, follows three participants and their burros as they strive to win the coveted triple crown. Meet the athletes in person after the film. Fri 7 p.m. 

This five sci-fi film lineup will stretch the limits of your imagination—and teach you a thing or two. Stamped with the approval of PhD scientists, each exciting film will be followed by a short discussion led by scientists and curators, meant to weed out the film's fact from fiction.

See what's trending in the world of home design at this event with handy, creative nesters in mind. Whether you're remodeling, landscaping, or just need a decor refresher, there's something for all homeowners at this fair with exhibits, demos, and live music. Walk away with tricks for making your abode both more cozy and valuable. Fri 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Break out your leiderhosen for this Bavarian fest boasting great grub, traditional German music and dancing, and, of course, brews. Made to resemble the biergartens across Germany where families celebrate summers together, everyone can grab a bite of traditional German cuisine from Helga's—last year's menu included bratwurst, apple strudel, smoked veal, and more.

Ring in Independence Day with historic flair. Pan for gold, or ride in a horse–drawn carriage and snack on kettle corn while music and old–fashioned games abound at this festive fete. History buffs will love the hourly canon firing, woodstove cookie baking, and hide tanning. Wed 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Over 35 local farmers, artists, and foodies haul out the goods for this now monthly market rife with jewelry, ceramics, food, and more, in the name of supporting the Denver craft arts economy.

This Martin Scorsese-produced documentary explores the limits of progress. The film tries to determine when society stopped making forward progress in favor of “bad” progress, and how it entered a time when people overfill their lives with too much stuff. Is there a way back from overconsumption?