ART
THRU JUNE 28: “Found Narratives,” w/ Hugh Daly & Victoria Eubanks – NKollectiv NKollectiv presents “Found Narratives,” an exhibition featuring Hugh Daly and Victoria Eubanks, on view June 4 – 28, 2026, at 3485 S. Broadway. Daly’s art weaves intricate, color-filled composites of collage and painted images, while many of Eubanks’ pieces reflect themes of abstracted vines and grasses. Both artists interpret ephemeral ideas —a memory, a daydream, a place in time, a moment—captured through physical media, inviting the viewer to discover a narrative. Although they barely knew each other, Daly and Eubanks were paired together for this show as members of NKollectiv. They quickly found that their creative approach is remarkably similar. Both interpret transient ideas through tangible items. They both work in layers, letting the art lead the way, discovering the piece and the story as it unfolds.
NOW ON VIEW: The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art – Denver Art Museum This is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented in North America. These works are designed to elicit a sense of awe, while introducing visitors to the art, resilience, and depth of the world’s longest continuous cultures. Through a rich display of iconic masterpieces—many of which have never before left Australia—The Stars We Do Not See charts watershed moments in Indigenous art from the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition introduces audiences to customary forms and styles in Indigenous Australian art, including the conceptual map paintings of the Central and Western Deserts, ochre bark paintings, and experimental weavings. It also highlights the work of new-media artists, who build on tradition with groundbreaking works in neon, video, and photography.
NOW ON VIEW: ANA MARÍA HERNANDO: SEGUIR CANTANDO (KEEP SINGING) – MCA Spanning the museum’s 2nd floor galleries, MCA Denver presents Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando (Keep Singing). Ana María Hernando presents new and recent work rendered in her signature materials: tulle, textiles, paintings, and works on paper to explore how color, song, and poetry are potent emblems of strength, persistence, and rebirth. Hernando is a multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on the feminine, using empathy to make the invisible visible, and to question our preconceptions of the other and each other, including nature and the earth, their worth, and value.
JULY 12: Photographer Cam Margera release of NOLA – Acoma House Photographer Cam Margera announces the release of NOLA, a 200-page full-color digest celebrating the spirit and soul of New Orleans. Shot on FujiFilm with custom film emulations, the book is a love letter to a city that refuses to let you go — rendered in rich, archival-quality imagery and bound for a lifetime of revisiting. “It’s hard for anyone to leave New Orleans — so I had to dedicate my offering to this great city for us to cherish for a lifetime.” — Cam Margera The book will be celebrated at two public reception events this summer — first in Denver, then in the city that inspired it all.
NOW ON VIEW: NEW EXHIBITION – Space Gallery A selection of outstanding works by featured artists. Space Gallery – 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. Wed-Fri 11am-5pm. Saturday 10am-3pm. 303-993-3321 www.spacegallery.org
MUSIC
JUNE 17: Amyl and the Sniffers – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Amyl and the Sniffers deliver a relentless, sweat-drenched, and wildly entertaining punk rock masterclass. Frontwoman Amy Taylor commands the stage with explosive, boundless energy, while the rhythm section—Gus Romer (bass), Bryce Wilson (drums), and Declan Mehrtens (guitar)—provides a tight, heavy, and driving hardcore wall of sound.
JULY 10: Futurebirds – Gothic Theatre Blazing their own path of musical exploration, Futurebirds have spent their career painting outside the lines of any particular scene. They’re “too indie rock for the jam festival, too country for the indie scene, [and] a little too psych-rock to feel… Americana.” Instead, the band has “created its own weird little ecosystem” that is “thriving.”
JULY 22: Wavves – Marquis When Wavves dropped their sophomore album King of the Beach in 2010, they undoubtedly became a quintessential act of that era with their catchy lo-fi, skate-park punk aesthetic ready to soundtrack our summers. After some time out of the spotlight, this tour feels like a proper return.
COMEDY
AVAILABLE NOW: Nikki Glaser: Good Girl – Hulu Follows Nikki Glaser as she confronts aging, beauty, and fame, exploring what it means to stay relevant, desirable, and real in a culture that never looks away.
FILM
OPENS JUNE 19: Girls Like Girls – In Select Theatres Based on writer/director Hayley Kiyoko’s hit single and best-selling novel of the same name and featuring all-new music from Kiyoko, Girls Like Girls is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set over the course of one sun-drenched summer, where new-girl-in-town Coley falls in love for the first time while learning to accept herself along the way. Readers of the book and fans of the source material praise the film for its emotional resonance and faithful adaptation. The yearning, suburban angst, and sweet yet awkward chemistry between the two leads perfectly encapsulates teenage sapphic longing.
OPENS JUNE 19: Rose of Nevada – In Select Theatres Three decades ago, the Rose of Nevada vanished at sea, along with its crew. Now, it has returned. In a remote fishing village, its reappearance is embraced as an auspicious sign, with the local citizens convinced the luck of their economically devastated community may turn, if only the ship sails again. Joining the crew is Nick (George MacKay), desperate to provide for his young family, and Liam (Callum Turner), a mysterious drifter eager to escape his past. After a successful voyage, they return to harbor, only to find that nothing is as they remember it. Shooting on a 16mm Bolex camera and constructing all the sound in post, Mark Jenkin writes, directs, edits and scores a haunting and hallucinatory time-travel mystery that further solidifies him as one of the most distinct, singular artists working in film today. Jenkin conducts a cinematic séance, conjuring a portal into another world that forces us to confront the past and our relationship to it.
OPENS JUNE 19: Leviticus – In Select Theatres Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other. With “Leviticus,” Chiarella wields horror in defense of queer love, avoiding easy sentimentalism, while also not surrendering to hopelessness, all while still satisfying the audience’s cravings for effective, bone-chilling uneasiness. Brilliant, groundbreaking, heartwarming and heart breaking. Out of beauty and love, terror is born. This film is a perfect example of what quality horror films are made of. Building a premise to fill your heart. Make you love the characters and root for them before it tears it all apart and away in a horrifying way. Chiarella’s control of atmosphere and tone elevates the film from a standard genre piece into a deeply resonant work of art.
OPENS JUNE 26: Camp – In Select Theatres Emily is the root cause of two devastating tragedies very early in her life. She feels the weight of these accidents like a curse has been placed upon her. Her dad suggests she go to a Camp for troubled youth to ease her guilt; she can be a counsellor there. When Emily arrives, she is taken in by the other counselors, they accept her as she is and wrap her in a veil of peace and forgiveness. Emily stands at the forefront of a new kind of life, but there’s a voice out there in the woods she can’t quite seem to ignore. The voice is whispering, she’s telling Emily to go home. A thoughtful, subtly dangerous film which denies viewers the reassurance of a conventional ending.
THEATRE
JULY 29 – AUGUST 2: The Sound of Music – Buell Theatre For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” The Sound of Music tells the inspiring, true story of Maria, a spirited postulant who leaves the abbey to become governess to the seven von Trapp children in 1930s Austria. Through music and love, she wins the children’s and their widowed father’s hearts, ultimately leading the family to escape a Nazi-occupied Austria.
EVENTS
JUNE 19: Juneteenth Music Festival – 605 26th Street One of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the United States returns to Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. Juneteenth — observed every June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This festival has grown into one of the city’s most beloved annual gatherings, drawing tens of thousands to honor that history and celebrate Black culture, community, and pride. The day-long celebration is packed from start to finish. Live music performances fill the air alongside a vibrant parade through the neighborhood, art murals, food stalls, and a sprawling vendor market with over 200 merchants. Families will find no shortage of kids’ activities and community programming, making it a full, joyful day for all ages.
JUNE 19-21: Strawberry Days Festival – Glenwood Springs Held annually since 1898, Strawberry Days is one of the longest-running festivals in Colorado! And they’ll be back once again for their 129th year to celebrate this delicious berry. There will be plenty of strawberries at the festival, as given by the name, and a lot of other activities that will surely be enjoyed by families. From live music, booths, and interactive games to shops and the Miss Strawberry Days awarding, there’s something for everyone.
JUNE 27 & 28: Denver PrideFest – Civic Center Park The Denver PrideFest is celebrating its 53rd anniversary in the Mile High City this June. For 50 years, The Center on Colfax has provided safe, essential, and affirming resources and spaces for Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community. Today, we face a growing number of challenges, from escalating hateful rhetoric nationwide to shifting policies and a shrinking number of safe spaces that are driving many in our community to seek refuge in Colorado. Your participation in Denver Pride directly fuels The Center’s year-round programs and services, ensuring we remain a lifeline, a beacon, and a gathering place for our growing community.
JUNE 27 – AUGUST 2: Central City Opera Festival – Central City Opera House Every year, the Central City Opera presents several outstanding summer stage productions in historic mining country. For the 2026 season, they will offer several shows. In addition to the world-renowned opera, they host some other exciting events to make your trip to Gilpin County most memorable. Expect only brilliant performances from opera singers that make it such a unique and extraordinary experience. This is another way to look at art, whether you’re an avid opera fan or a new guest. Each show date includes Lunch & a Song, Opera Notes, and a Talkback after the performance.
JULY 3-5: Cherry Creek Arts Festival – 3000 E 1st Ave The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a renowned, cultural celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts. It’s held for three days during the July 4th weekend. Celebrating its 34th year, there will be more than 260 juried exhibitors at the festival. There’s live music, art performances, and a lot of local food and drink. The Main Stage features performances from Saturday through Monday. Shows begin as early as 10:30 am, with the last concert from 8 pm to 10 pm, on Sunday.
JULY 10-19: Crested Butte Wildflower Festival – Crested Butte This mission-driven festival aims to spread awareness and help in the preservation of the wildflowers in the Gunnison Valley. Founded in 1986, the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival usually begins during the second week of July. The event takes place in Crested Butte, also known as the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado,” from Friday to Sunday, July 10th to 19th, 2026. There will be countless activities for everyone to participate in, like art classes, garden tours, hiking, culinary workshops, and so much more. This will be a great chance to immerse yourself in nature, get educated, and have fun while doing all of it.