AURORA | Regional theater, music and comedy like you’ve never heard and longtime favorite events amid the Juneteenth holiday weekend of events unfolds, starting Friday . Scroll down for details about the fun, Juneteenth calendar and a long list of amazing summer events.
Wine Walk at Southlands
Spend a summer evening sampling wines while strolling through the Southlands shopping district. Hosted by the Aurora Chamber Foundation, the Wine Walk invites guests to explore participating businesses, enjoy wine and beer tastings, and socialize with friends and neighbors in a relaxed outdoor setting. Ticket holders receive a wristband that allows access to tasting locations throughout the center. Guests are welcome to attend without purchasing a tasting ticket, but only wristband holders age 21 and older may sample alcoholic beverages.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 18, 2026, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Place: Southlands, 6220 S. Main St.
Tickets: Advance purchase recommended; ticket holders must be 21 or older to participate in tastings
Information: Aurora Chamber Foundation, aurorachamberfoundation.org, 303-344-1500; event check-in at Guest Services in the Clock Tower area.
Juneteenth parade and festival in Denver’s historic Five Points
One of Colorado’s longest-running Juneteenth traditions, the parade celebrates Black history, freedom and community. Marchers, community groups, musicians and cultural organizations travel through the Five Points neighborhood to kick off the day’s festivities.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 20, 11 a.m.–noon
Place: 26th Street from Williams Street to Welton Street in Denver
When the parade ends, the fun is just beginning. Next up: the 15th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival Street Festival
The centerpiece of Denver’s Juneteenth celebration transforms Five Points into a daylong cultural festival featuring live music, visual arts, food vendors, community organizations and family activities. The 2026 event features Grammy-nominated R&B artist SiR as headliner.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 20, noon–8 p.m.
Place: 2700 Welton St., Denver
Cost: Free
Information: www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com
But wait. There’s more — the next day. Following the street festival, multiple venues along Welton Street host live music, dancing and community celebrations extending the Juneteenth weekend into Sunday with the Juneteenth Hop.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 21, 2 p.m.–midnight
Place: Multiple venues along Welton Street, Denver
Cost: Varies by venue
Information: www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com
NAACP Juneteenth Celebration
The City of Aurora and the local NAACP chapter partner for a community-wide Juneteenth observance featuring live music, free food, health resources, a clothing giveaway and family-friendly activities. The event focuses on community service and celebration while highlighting the continuing significance of Juneteenth. Organizers encourage residents from throughout the metro area to attend.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Saturday, June 20,
1 p.m.–6 p.m.
Place: Restoration Christian Fellowship Church, 15660 E. Sixth Ave.
Admission: Free
Information:
www.rcfministries.org/
‘The Book Club Play’ at Vintage Theatre
Karen Zacarías’ fast-paced comedy celebrates books, friendship and the delightful chaos that erupts when a long-running book club becomes the subject of a documentary film. As cameras capture every discussion, disagreement and personal revelation, the arrival of a provocative new member throws the group’s carefully balanced dynamics into disarray. Directed by Brendan T. Cochran, the production blends literary humor with sharp observations about relationships, reading habits and the sometimes-surprising connections people form through books. Vintage offers a special Juneteenth performance with discounted admission.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 12–July 19
Place: Vintage Theatre Productions, Bond-Trimble Theatre, 1468 Dayton St.
Tickets: Vary by performance; special Juneteenth performance tickets advertised at $19
Information: www.vintagetheatre.org or 303-856-7830
’SUMMA DAT BBC’ at The People’s Building
Following an acclaimed run at the 2025 Denver Fringe Festival, this provocative solo performance returns to Aurora for a limited engagement. Written and performed with a blend of comedy, music, dance and personal storytelling, ‘SUMMA DAT BBC’ examines sexuality, race and identity through the experiences of Katrina Mist, a drag artist whose larger-than-life confidence conceals deeper questions about desirability, self-worth and authenticity. With original songs, sharp humor and candid reflection, the show explores the tension between empowerment and objectification while confronting stereotypes surrounding queer Black identity. Intended for mature audiences, the production contains themes of racial fetishization, simulated violence and sexual situations.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 19–June 21 and June 26–June 28; performances at 7 p.m.
Place: The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: General admission $25; Pay-What-You-Can seating available with a $12 minimum
Information: www.thepeoplesbuilding.com or 720-500-3251
“Ain’t Nothing But the Blues’
This acclaimed musical revue traces the evolution of the blues from Africa to the American South and beyond through a dynamic collection of songs and stories. Featuring music made famous by legendary blues artists, the production celebrates the genre’s enduring emotional power and influence on American music history.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through June 21. Friday and Saturday curtains at 7:30 p.m., Sunday curtains at 2:30 p.m.
Place: Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St.
Tickets: $20-$39
Information: www.vintagetheatre.org or call 303-856-7830
“Violet’ at Aurora Fox Arts Center
Tony Award-nominated musical “Violet’ follows a young woman traveling by bus across the American South in the 1960s in search of healing and acceptance. Along the way, she encounters unexpected friendships and confronts difficult truths about identity, beauty and belonging. Featuring a score by Jeanine Tesori that blends folk, gospel and American roots music, the production is co-produced with the acclaimed disability-affirmative Phamaly Theatre Company.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Weekend night and matinee curtains through June 28
Place: Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Tickets: $17–$45
Information: aurorafoxartscenter.org or call 03-739-1970
John Craigie and Blind Pilot at Denver Botanic Gardens
The 2026 Summer Concert Series opens with singer-songwriter John Craigie and indie-folk favorites Blind Pilot performing in the UMB Amphitheater amid the gardens’ summer blooms.
IF YOU GO:
Date: June 23
Place: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.
Tickets: $101, $96 for members Advance purchase required only through the Botanic Gardens website.
Information: www.botanicgardens.org or 720-865-3500
“Aurora Creates’ Exhibition at Aurora History Museum
The city’s annual community art exhibition highlights work by Aurora residents in a wide variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media. The exhibit offers a snapshot of the city’s creative talent and diverse artistic voices.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through June 2026
Place: Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: www.auroragov.org/things_to_do or 303-739-6660
“Live Music at The Local Drive’ at Stanley Marketplace
This ongoing live music series transforms the Stanley Marketplace hangar into a vibrant performance space featuring local and regional musicians. The programming spans genres—from indie and folk to jazz and rock—creating an eclectic soundtrack for Aurora’s creative community.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Fridays and Saturdays after 5 p.m.
Place: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: stanleymarketplace.com or 720-941-7070
“The Deluge’ exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Artist Bethany Collins examines American history, language and identity in this multimedia exhibition that combines sculpture, sound, text and installation. Collins is known for transforming historical documents and cultural symbols into artworks that explore how stories about the nation are constructed and remembered. The exhibition includes pieces created from materials connected to historic monuments as well as works that reinterpret literature and music through erasure, repetition and sound. By reshaping familiar texts and symbols, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how narratives about race, justice and national identity continue to evolve over time.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through July 5,
Place: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St.
Tickets: $8–$14; free for members
Information: mcadenver.org or call 303-298-7554
“World’s Largest Dinosaurs’ at Denver Museum of Nature and Science
This traveling exhibition explores how the largest land animals in Earth’s history lived and functioned. Rather than focusing solely on fossil bones, the exhibit examines the biology of giant sauropods, which are dinosaurs whose massive bodies required unique adaptations for breathing, circulation and movement. Through interactive displays, models and scientific research, visitors can learn how scientists study both fossils and modern animals to understand how these enormous creatures survived and thrived millions of years ago. The exhibition also explores the evolutionary advantages and challenges of extreme size, offering a deeper look at how the scale of these animals shaped their behavior and ecosystems.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Sept. 7
Place: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Tickets: $6-$9
Information: dmns.org or call 303-370-6000
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Buell Theatre
The award-winning theatrical phenomenon continues the story of Harry Potter as a father while his son, Albus, forms an unlikely friendship that unleashes a dangerous adventure through time. Spectacular stagecraft, illusion and visual effects drive this Broadway production.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through June 21
Place: Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St.
Tickets: $58-$211
Details: www.denvercenter.org or 303-893-4100
The Improvised Shakespeare Company at Garner Galleria Theatre
No script, no rehearsal and no safety net: performers create a completely original Shakespearean comedy based on a title suggested by the audience. Every performance is different, blending Elizabethan language with spontaneous comedy.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through July 26
Place: Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex
Tickets: $57
Information: www.denvercenter.org or 303-893-4100
“Still in Sound’ at the Clyfford Still Museum
This exhibition and sound-based experience invites visitors to encounter the abstract paintings of Clyfford Still through an immersive audio dimension, encouraging deeper reflection on color, scale and emotion within the museum’s galleries.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Feb. 14, 2027
Place: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St.
Tickets: Free-$18
Information: clyffordstillmuseum.org or 720-354-4880
“Charles Sandison: Chamber’ at the Denver Art Museum
Commissioned by the museum, this immersive digital installation surrounds visitors with shifting projections and abstract visual environments that blur the boundaries between technology, language and art.
IF YOU GO:
Date: Through Aug. 10
Place: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Tickets: Included with museum admission
Information: www.denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5000
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