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Goldengrass Bluegrass Weekend
You don’t need to shell out a paycheck to see live jams in a festival environment. This annual weekend-long event at Golden’s New Terrain Brewing Co. is free—all you have to pay for is your beer and bites. Acts such as Magoo, Arkansauce, and Rapidgrass will supply tunes all day; fuel your boogying with fare from food trucks like Smokin’ Wheels BBQ and Mile High Smash Burgers. May 28–May 31; times vary; free entry
Sunset Silent Disco
Cardio in Washington Park is going to look a little different this week. Silent disco production companies CiferNoise and Standard Frequency are co-hosting this mobile jam session that will wind its way through the park at sunset. Once you don your headphones, tune to the channel of your choosing and dance with fellow disco-ers as the sun goes down. May 28; 6:30–9 p.m.; free
Centennial Fine Art Fest
Before you dole out gift cards for every graduation party, wedding, and baby shower you’re attending this spring, take this opportunity to find your honoree something a bit more thoughtful. Lisa Kay’s functional pottery, Jonathan Black’s hand-worked Italian jewelry, and Linda and Glenn Brown’s leather goods all make fine gifts—plus you can stop by gourmet food booths and live music stages to treat yourself. May 30–31; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; free attendance
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
While it’s not quite an eighth installment in the Harry Potter series, this Broadway play is the next best thing for Potterheads. Winner of six Tony Awards, the story, which comes to Denver Center for the Performing Arts beginning this weekend, is set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and follows Albus Severus Potter, Harry’s son. May 30–June 21; times vary; starting at $58
Whiskey Throwdown and Doughnut Showdown
Whiskey and doughnuts might not have the PR team that, say, peanut butter and jelly do, but this annual fest makes a compelling case for the duo to get a similar pairing status. Your ticket will get you unlimited samples of sugary creations from spots like LaMar’s Donuts. Cut the sweetness with a shot of brown liquor from local distillers from the Family Jones to State 38 Distilling. May 30; 6:30–9 p.m.; starting at $95
Dinosaur Express Train
If you stop by the Colorado Railroad Museum this weekend, you might think you accidentally found your way to Jurassic Park. That’s because the Golden institution is hosting this dino-themed adventure: locomotive lovers of all ages can ride a coal-fired steam train, partake in themed arts and crafts, and learn more about the area’s dinosaur history—including the first fossilized T-rex tooth discovered in Golden. May 30–31; time slots vary; starting at $7
