Things to do in Denver this weekend: Jazz Fest, the Rockies and more
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Enjoy a weekend of jazz music throughout Denver and Boulder during the inaugural Denver Jazz Fest, starting Thursday.
State of play: This event replaces the long-running Five Points Jazz Festival, expanding the celebration from one day to four.
Catch up quick: The fresh format hosts events in venues across the city and charges for tickets in lieu of the higher production and security costs of the former free street festival.
- City officials also announced a grant program to support artists and host events in Five Points year-round.
What to expect: 27 performances across 13 venues including DPAC Sculpture Park, Spangalang Brewery and Boulder Theater.
- Grammy-recognized artists like Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell and Omar Sosa are among the musicians in the lineup.
More weekend events
⚾️ Rockies home opener — Pack Coors Field and cheer on the Rockies, who will host the Athletics Friday through Sunday. The first 15,000 fans at Saturday's game will receive a Brenton Doyle & Ezequiel Tovar T-shirt. Tickets
🎶 "Labyrinth" in Concert — See Jim Henson's cult classic on a big screen at the Paramount Theatre with the soundtrack performed by a live band and accompanied by David Bowie's vocals, 8pm Friday. Tickets start at $50
😂 Jay Pharoah — The "Saturday Night Live" star is performing five shows at Comedy Works, Friday through Sunday. Tickets from $25–$40
🚂 Rocky Mountain Train Show — Peruse three acres of model and toy trains, LEGO displays and over 30 operating train layouts from 9am–5pm Saturday and Sunday. Kids ages 12 and younger get in free. Tickets
🍷 Taste of Pearl — Explore downtown Boulder's art, retail and culinary scene during this Sunday afternoon festival. Ticket holders can sample wine and bites from 15 local restaurants and beverage vendors and attend an after-party with live music. Tickets start at $90