Denver's Parade of Homes, which kicks off today and runs through Aug. 24, lets residents tour dozens of newly designed houses across the metro for free.

Why it matters: With Denver buyers finally holding the upper hand, now's a great time to go shopping or get ideas for a new home project.

By the numbers: Nearly 70 properties are showcased on the tour, from condos and townhomes to luxurious, custom-built "dream homes."

• Prices range from about $450,000 to $2.7 million.

How it works: Homes are open for self-guided tours noon-5pm Thursdays through Sundays. Online virtual tours are also available for most properties.

• Plan your route before hopping in the car. Some homes are clustered, but many are scattered across the greater metro area.

The bottom line: "Whether you're exploring options for your next home or simply admiring the craftsmanship, this event is a true celebration of living in Colorado and the quality and innovation our builders bring to each community," Ted Leighty, CEO of Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, said in a statement.

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👚 ThriftCon — This vintage shoppers' dream returns to the National Western Complex Saturday and Sunday, featuring 100-plus vendors selling clothing, collectibles, furniture and more. Tickets start at $17.

🎭 "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" — This Tony-winning performance debuts at the Buell Theatre this week and runs through Aug. 17. Tickets start at $53.10.

🥩 Colorado Beef Festival — Chef battles, a meat market, live country music and line dancing are all on deck at this Saturday event held at MSU Denver. Tickets start at $33.

🌈 CinemaQ Film Festival — Denver's only LGBTQ+ film fest, which includes curated moves, panels and events, returns tomorrow-Sunday at the Sie FilmCenter. Tickets start at $13.

🎡 Boulder County Fair — Colorado's oldest fair runs through Sunday, featuring rodeos, derby crashes, food trucks, live music, carnival rides and more. Free.

Here's what's new on streaming services this week.

What we're watching: The revival of a beloved adult-animated series, a new season of "Wednesday," and an Eddie Murphy-led comedy.

🤠 "King of The Hill" season 14 available now on Hulu

Catch up quick: After a 15-year hiatus, Mike Judge's sitcom about North Texas suburbia returns.

My thought bubble: Unlike most animated shows where characters remain frozen in time, this reboot gives a rare glimpse into how Hank, Peggy, Bobby and their friends have aged and adapted to a world that keeps moving.

🖤 "Wednesday" season 2, part 1 available now on Netflix

The intrigue: Lady Gaga is set to guest star along with Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton and Haley Joel Osment.

Fun fact: The drama is Netflix's all-time most popular English-language series.

What's next: Part 2 of this season will stream Sept. 3.

🚚 "The Pickup" available now on Prime Video

State of play: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer star in this action-comedy about two armored truck drivers who get robbed by a criminal organization.

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