11 Things to Do in Denver This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Sam Barber at Red Rocks

Country singer-songwriter Sam Barber brings his Waylon Wyatt and Wild Horses to an outdoor show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison

Soccer Mommy at Denver Botanic Gardens

Indie rock artist Soccer Mommy performs an intimate outdoor show at Denver Botanic Gardens.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Denver Botanic Gardens

Caitlin Peluffo at Denver Comedy Underground

Fast-rising NYC comedian Caitlin Peluffo, seen on The Late Show and Comedy Central, performs two nights of stand-up with free pizza included.

Friday, July 10, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St, Denver

Colorado Symphony Season Preview Concert

The Colorado Symphony kicks off its new season with a preview concert at the Buell Theatre.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex

Sports

Colorado Rapids vs. FC Juárez

The Colorado Rapids host FC Juárez in a home match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City

Arts & Culture

"Comedy to the Rescue" Fundraiser

A comedy fundraiser event at the Denver Comedy Lounge benefiting Animal Rescue of the Rockies.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St, Denver

Kurt Braunohler at Comedy Works Downtown

Comedian Kurt Braunohler performs a multi-night run at Comedy Works Downtown.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St, Denver

Collective Nouns at Center for Visual Art

A final weekend to see this MSU Denver faculty and staff group exhibition at the Center for Visual Art, closing July 18.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Center for Visual Art, MSU Denver, 965 Santa Fe Drive

William Havu Gallery Opening: Flourish

Opening reception for Flourish, featuring new paintings and works by Dorothea Cheney, Steve Cope, Stephen Dinsmore, Hart James, Heidi Jung, Betsy Margolius, and Debra Salopek.

Friday, July 10, 2026 5:00 PM · William Havu Gallery, Denver

Food & Drink

EatDenver Presents THE BIG EAT 2026

Denver's premier food festival presented by EatDenver, celebrating the city's independent restaurant scene at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Denver Performing Arts Complex

Free Events

Best of Denver Comedy Showcase

Weekly showcase of Denver's funniest rising stars and local headliners at Denver Comedy Underground, with free pizza and no drink minimum.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:30 PM · Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St, Denver