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Entertainment

Free Broadway Show Tunes From Your Computer

Here’s an interesting freebie. Laura, Bryan & Claire are big fans of Broadway musicals, but you don’t have to go to New York City to hear musical theater. AccuBroadway delivers. It’s the first multi-channel Broadway radio station and FREE with no downloading required. Simply go to the website and the choose from more than two-dozen channels from classic to modern shows, or choose between decades or composers. We are listening to Wicked, while writing this post.

Posted by Laura on January 16, 2026 | Updated January 15, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment

Cultural Caravan Brings Low-Cost Concerts To Boulder

The Cultural Caravan is one of Boulder’s most dynamic and collaborative organizations. The group presents top-level artists from a broad range of genres and backgrounds at a variety of venues. Cultural Caravan MainStage performances will provide the Boulder community access to diverse musical programs and are held at Mountain View United Methodist Church (355 Ponca Pl., Boulder). [Read more…] about Cultural Caravan Brings Low-Cost Concerts To Boulder

Posted by Laura on January 12, 2026 | Updated January 9, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Movie Tavern Hosts 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series with Discounted Tickets & Concessions This Winter

Are the kids bored this winter? Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns are helping families enjoy affordable fun this season with its 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series, running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 9 to March 1, 2026 — with special Monday holiday screenings on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 19) and Presidents Day (February 16). [Read more…] about Movie Tavern Hosts 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series with Discounted Tickets & Concessions This Winter

Posted by Bryan on January 8, 2026 | Updated January 10, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — More Than 50% Off

Lights! Camera! Discounts! If you love independent films, you know it’s extremely rare to get any discounts on tickets at Landmark Theatres. They offer a matinée discount on shows before 6 p.m. on weekdays and for the first show on weekends, but it’s just for a buck or two. That’s what makes the chain’s Discount Tuesdays worthy of the spotlight for frugal film fanatics. [Read more…] about Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — More Than 50% Off

Posted by Bryan on January 6, 2026 | Updated January 6, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year

In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year

Posted by Laura on December 18, 2025 | Updated December 18, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Shopping · Things To Do

Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025

Whether you’re a fan of toe shoes or can’t tell a tutu from a toucan, The Nutcracker is sure to win you over (and is the perfect introduction to ballet for children). The holiday classic receives stagings across the Front Range, from small dance school recitals to full-blown, big-budget productions with live orchestra and all the trimmings.

But no matter the dance troupe, Nutcracker dazzles audiences with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplums, the thrilling battle between the Mouse King and the oh-so-handsome Prince and more, all to Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary score. Spend a little or spend a little bit more, the choice is yours. (We’ve noted any discounts.) Here are some productions in 2025 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025

Posted by Laura on November 28, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026

These deals from Harkins Theatres definitely offer blockbuster savings for movie lovers! The regional theatre chain is now selling its popular 2026 Loyalty Cup. The program rewards frequent moviegoers with low-cost soft drinks throughout the year. Even if you don’t go to the movies often, the cup pays for itself in just a few visits. [Read more…] about How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026

Posted by Bryan on November 15, 2025 | Updated November 15, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities

Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances

A round of applause to Opera Colorado. The company announced it is offering Pay What You Wish tickets for all future performances. The suggested price is $25, but you are welcome to choose a price that works with your financial circumstances. The minimum for Pay What You Wish tickets is $1 + (a City & County of Denver seat tax of 10%). Regular tickets start at $58 up to $280. [Read more…] about Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances

Posted by Laura on October 22, 2025 | Updated October 21, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat’

Buntport Theater is staging Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat, an outlandish comedy about obsession, thrift store finds, and the chicken from Boston Market. The show runs October 31 to November 16, 2025 and admission is name any price (including $0). In the play, your library will soon be full of dog-eared, book-marked, marginalia-filled tomes, making you look like the intellectual that you aren’t.
[Read more…] about Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat’

Posted by Laura on October 18, 2025 | Updated September 22, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25

Aurora’s Fall Into Fun festival is back on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE event celebrates all things fall with live musical performances, a pumpkin patch, fun family-friendly activities and plenty of eats from local food trucks. [Read more…] about Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25

Posted by Laura on October 15, 2025 | Updated September 27, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

The Town of Frederick goes all out to celebrate its mining heritage during Miners Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests, and live entertainment. Festivities end with an evening concert and spectacular fireworks display. [Read more…] about Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

Posted by Laura on September 10, 2025 | Updated August 28, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Final Day! Get Totally Free Ticket ($15 Value) to See New Romantic Comedy ‘The Threesome’

As of this morning (September 7, 2025), the complimentary tickets are still available! There’s nothing to laugh about when you can go to the movies for FREE! In the new comedy The Threesome, a young man’s perennial crush leads him into an unexpected threesome, he thinks it’s his ultimate fantasy come true. When the fantasy ends, all three are left with sobering real-world consequences, to take responsibility for their actions. [Read more…] about Final Day! Get Totally Free Ticket ($15 Value) to See New Romantic Comedy ‘The Threesome’

Posted by Bryan on September 6, 2025 | Updated September 7, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

Hi Points Festival Debuts in Five Points – A Community Celebration of Music & Culture

The inaugural Hi Points Festival launches on Saturday, September 13, 2025 inviting all corners of Denver to gather on Welton Street for a day filled with 20 live music performances, local food, and neighborhood pride. Bringing an authentic, community-centered music experience to Denver’s historic Five Points, the festival is rooted in the area’s legendary jazz legacy while expanding across genres—offering everything from Hip Hop to Funk, Punk to R&B, House to Honky Tonk. [Read more…] about Hi Points Festival Debuts in Five Points – A Community Celebration of Music & Culture

Posted by Laura on September 6, 2025 | Updated September 4, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Year-Round Pay-What-You-Can Tickets

In a bold move to expand access to the arts, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) will launch a year-round Pay What You Can (PWYC) ticketing program beginning September 2, 2025. Starting this fall, 100 PWYC tickets will be available for every performance, ensuring cost is never a barrier to experiencing the power of live classical music. [Read more…] about Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Year-Round Pay-What-You-Can Tickets

Posted by Laura on September 2, 2025 | Updated September 2, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025

music notes jazzSummer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!

To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $. [Read more…] about Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025

Posted by Laura on August 15, 2025 | Updated August 15, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

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