Entertainment

Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’

In the drug war, there are no rules — and as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the U.S. border, federal agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) calls on the mysterious Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), whose family was murdered by a cartel kingpin, to escalate the war in nefarious ways.

Alejandro kidnaps the kingpin’s daughter to inflame the conflict. However, when the girl is seen as collateral damage, her fate will come between the two men, as they question everything they are fighting for. [Read more…] about Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’

Denver Mart Drive-In: Double-Feature For $10

If you love drive-in theaters (and who doesn’t?), get revved up for the Denver Mart Drive-In at 451 E. 58th Ave. in Denver — now, in its fourth year!

Featuring first run films, on the largest screen in the region, the drive-in theater incorporates a digital projection system, with FM transmissions, to provide the ultimate viewing experience in the comfort of your own car.

Conveniently located in an urban setting, the drive-in has room for nearly 300 vehicles. For a map of the location, scroll down to the end of the post. [Read more…] about Denver Mart Drive-In: Double-Feature For $10

AMC Theatres: Stubs A-List Offers 3 Movies Every Week For $19.95/Month

AMC Theatres just added a third tier to its loyalty program Stubs and it promises blockbuster savings for frugal film fanatics. Going to the movies can quickly become an expensive night out, when you add up the cost of tickets and concessions. However, the movie theater chain is changing the game for all.
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Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Uncle Drew’

After draining his life savings to enter a team in the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem, Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a series of unfortunate setbacks, including losing his team to his longtime rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to win the tournament and the cash prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, the myth, the legend Uncle Drew (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and convinces him to return to the court one more time. [Read more…] about Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Uncle Drew’

Harkins Theatres’ $5 Tuesday Night Classics

Harkins Theatres’ Northfield 18 (8300 E. Northfield Blvd.) and Arvada 14 (5550 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.) are showing a classic film every Tuesday night at a classic price. Many haven’t been shown on the big screen in years! As of now, the schedule runs through July 31.

AMC Theatres offers $5 Tickets Every Tuesday

Loyalty pays off, especially at AMC Theatres. Every Tuesday, the offers its Stubs Insider and Stubs Premiere members $5 Ticket Tuesdays — get a ticket for just $5. (There is an upcharge for premium formats and special events. Exclusions apply.) Membership is FREE for the basic loyalty program, Stubs Insider.

Get $25 Tickets For ‘The Book of Mormon’

If you weren’t blessed by the musical theater gods in getting a great seat to see “The Book of Mormon”, you still have a prayer. Bryan won last week! Based on his experience, the $25 tickets appear to all be in the front row — 24 in total. If each person selects two tickets, there are a total of 12 winners at each drawing.

The producers are offering low-priced seats for every city on the National Tour via a day-of-performance ticket lottery for the wildly popular Broadway mega-hit. The show plays the Ellie Caulkins Opera House from June 13 through July 7. [Read more…] about Get $25 Tickets For ‘The Book of Mormon’

Boulder Concert Band Visits Local Parks

The Boulder Concert Band kicks off a summer of presenting FREE performances in local parks with a visit to the Civic Area Lawn tonight, Monday, June 18, beginning at 7 p.m.

Among his many notable credentials, conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff is a former Company Commander or the U.S. Army School of Music, so he knows his oompahs. Concerts are on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., plus two concerts on July 4th.

Here’s the schedule: [Read more…] about Boulder Concert Band Visits Local Parks

Summer Movie Night Series at Fairmount Cemetery

Many of us think of cemeteries as sad places, but, in reality, most are beautiful park-like spaces ideal for all sorts of joyous community gatherings.

Denver’s historic Fairmount Cemetery (430 S. Quebec St.) fits the bill and hosts a Summer Movie Night Series. Movies begin at sunset — around 8:30 p.m.

Here’s the line-up:

June 16 – Wonder

July 28 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi

August 25 – Coco

A different local food truck will be on-site for each screening, with snacks for purchase. Gates open at 7 p.m. (Please enter off of Alameda Ave. and park in the lot west of the Ivy Chapel. The movie will be set up on the Upper Ivy Terrace.) Bring your own blanket and chairs. Remember to pack some bug spray!

Coohills Beats on the Creek Summer Concert Series

Spend the summer dancing the night away with Coohills’ Beats on the Creek Summer Concert Series. Every Tuesday (except July 3 & 24) from June 19 through August 7, Coohills restaurant hosts musical acts on a bridge over Cheery Creek in LoDo.

Admission onto the bridge, which opens at 6 p.m., is FREE. Music starts around 6:30 p.m. Food, wine and cocktails are available for purchase on the bridge. Here’s the 2018 lineup: [Read more…] about Coohills Beats on the Creek Summer Concert Series

Athena Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘Sheltered’

A staged reading of Sheltered, written by local playwright Catherine Wiley, is planned for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30 at McNichols Civic Center Building. The play takes place in a temporary homeless shelter for women in Denver and unfolds over a single day, with choral interludes by different homeless women illustrating the complexities of their lives. [Read more…] about Athena Project Presents Staged Reading of ‘Sheltered’

Tunes For Trails in Castle Rock

Castle Rock stages a series of concerts called Tunes For Trails this summer. While the concerts are FREE, the hope is that donations from music lovers will help support the city’s Parks and Trails Foundation. Concerts take place at the outdoor amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. For a map to the park, scroll to the end of this post. [Read more…] about Tunes For Trails in Castle Rock

Denver Arts & Venues Hosts Free Sunset Cinema Series

Sunset Cinema returns to The Denver Performing Arts Complex (at the intersection of 14th and Curtis St.) with a season dedicated to the whimsical Wes Anderson.

Denver Arts & Venues will be celebrating the iconic director’s unique brand of filmmaking with curated movie trivia, themed craft cocktails, a photo experience and costume contest — from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To top off the night, they will be screening a fan-chosen favorite Wes Anderson film at sunset. [Read more…] about Denver Arts & Venues Hosts Free Sunset Cinema Series

Free Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park

Stars in the sky and on the big screen — the perfect combo for a summer night in the park with the family. Infinity Park (4599 E. Tennessee Ave.) in Glendale has set the schedule for its 2018 Monday Movie Madness of FREE flicks — now in its 11th year. [Read more…] about Free Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park

Stapleton MoJaBlu Concert Series at Northfield

Stapleton jazzes up the community every Thursday from June 14 through August 2 with an evening of Motown, jazz and blues at Conservatory Green in Northfield. The 2018 MoJaBlu Thursday Night Concert Series is FREE and open to the public. All concerts run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Here are this year’s headliners: [Read more…] about Stapleton MoJaBlu Concert Series at Northfield