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Fiesta De Pacha Luna
Make the most of the longer days with this rooftop fete at Boulder’s Corrida. After you boogie to DJ Guyger’s live beats, cool off with mezcal and tequila popsicles or a cup of sangria. Spring for the “dinner and dance” package for access to an all-you-can-eat buffet of tapas, a carving station, and desserts. June 19; VIP starts at 6 p.m., general admission at 8 p.m.; tickets starting at $75
Summer Concert Series: Celebrating Juneteenth with the Hazel Miller Collective
Centennial State icon—and inductee into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame—Hazel Miller will kick off the Longmont Museum’s free concert series on Juneteenth. Hear Miller and her backing band, the Collective, take on the blues, jazz, funk, and more. Preorder a charcuterie board or sandwich for the ultimate summer picnic vibes. June 19; 7–8:30 p.m.; free
Jack Paul Pickleball Open
Think you’ve got the best dink in Denver? Test out your skills during this fundraising tourney held in honor of Jack Paul, who died in February 2024 from graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), a complication post-transplant where the donor’s immune cells attack the recipient’s body. All of the proceeds go toward finding a cure for GvHD. Register as a single or double and try to volley your way to prizes from Ozo Coffee Roasters, Pasta Jay’s, and Ride Revolution. June 21; 8–11 a.m.; $65–$130
Edgewater Music Festival
Blues and barbecue are good year round, but this pairing just hits different in the summer. Enjoy both at this warm-weather gathering in Citizens Park. Hear a lineup of acts such as the Duke Street Kings and the Roots & Rhythm Band while you dig into grub from Texas Roadhouse, Polidori Sausage, and the Edgewater Inn. June 21; 2–10 p.m.; $10–$100
Flatiron Sounds Music Festival

Red Rocks Amphitheatre might take the crown for “most iconic Colorado venue,” but this festival that boasts the Flatirons as its backdrop is a strong runner-up contender. All afternoon, hear acts such as indie rockers Improvement Movement, Thai-born drummer Salin, and reggae musician Selasee. In between sets, fill up on food and beverages from Abo’s Pizza, Sanitas Brewing Co., and more. June 21; 1–8 p.m.; free
Our México: A Regional Dinner Series
Don’t have enough PTO to travel to the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Chihuahua, and Monterrey this year? Let chef Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina and chef Erasmo Casiano of Xiquita Restaurante y Bar do the legwork for you. This talented duo is bringing the cuisine of these locales to the Mile High City. This week, the chefs will honor Yucatecan culture with Mayan-inspired recado (culinary paste) preparations at Xiquita. June 23; 6 p.m.; $99 per person