Weekend Labor Day Festivities!
September 3, 2020
Just in time for Labor Day and cooler fall temperatures comes a special drive-in movie series: Film on the Rocks—at Red Rocks Amphitheatre! Not only do you get a beautiful backdrop for the drive-in screening, but many of the films are rare gems not widely circulating on the drive-in circuit. Included in the price of admission is a variety of snacks for the entire car! There’s also a four-day Labor Day BBQ celebration happening in downtown Denver—complete with a great lineup of live music!
TODAY/TONIGHT, September 3
GNOME HOMES
Children ages 2-6 will delight in the whimsical world of gnomes! What better place to look for and find their secret gnome homes than in the beautiful Botanical Gardens? This event gives kids a chance to let their imaginations run free. in addition to searching for gnomes in the Gardens, they’ll also create a gnome home to take with them so they can invite gnomes into your own garden! Pre-registration is required.
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver
Timed Entries: 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.
Register: $8-$10
Phone: 720-865-3500
DANCE PARTY IN THE PARK AND FIRST THURSDAY!
The weekly outdoor family dance party is even more special this week—it’s the first Thursday of the month, and that means all the shops and restaurants at Stanley Marketplace will be offering special discounts.
Meanwhile, DJ Wesley Barnes of Something Vinyl Club will be spinning tunes on the West Patio of Stanley Marketplace, perfect for dancing out of doors! This fun FREE socially-distanced event is family-friendly, so bring the kids!
Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora
First Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Dance Party: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
Phone: 720-432-9162
FILM ON THE ROCKS – TO WONG FOO
The madcap road trip movie about a trio of drag queens from Manhattan (Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo) who are driving across the country to compete in the National Drag Queen competition in Los Angeles. Outrageously funny and over the top, To Wong Foo is a great movie to end the summer!
One ticket is all you need for admission, regardless of the number of passengers in the car! Movie snacks will distributed upon entry, including a bag of CityPop Popcorn, theatre-size box of plain M&M’s, Twizzlers, and two drinks!
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $59 per car
Friday, September 4
LOVE AND BASKETBALL ON THE ROCKS
A film that stayed under the radar when it was released back in 2000, Love and Basketball is a novelty in many ways: it’s an intelligent sports film told from the perspective of a woman, as well as a love story and a coming-of-age story of a talented black girl. Writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood said the inspiration for the film was When Harry Met Sally—but with brown faces (The Ringer).
The movie follows the lives of Monica and Q, two childhood friends who are both on paths to become professional basketball players. Over the years, they begin to fall in love, in spite of the pressures of their separate careers.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $59 per car
Friday-Sunday, September 4-6
SEE HYPE MAN LIVE OR ONLINE
This new drama presented live on stage by the Black Actors Guild explores race, fame and friendship. A group of hip-hop artists of different races are rising stars, but their new fame puts them in a unique position to make a statement about a police shooting. Hype Man chronicles the conflict that arises among them.
Tickets for an online performance of the show are also available. Both options will include a talkback after the show, when the cast will take questions from both audiences.
The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$65
DOUBLE FEATURE OF THE SUMMER!
The summer goes out with a bang with what might be the best back-to-back movie pairing ever—Grease and Dirty Dancing! Spend an evening singing and dancing along with some of the best-loved movie songs! There will be summer romance and character transformation—all in the name of love!
Denver Mart Drive-In, 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10/person (over 7 years old) in your car
Friday-Monday, September 4-7
LABOR DAY BBQ & MUSIC
It will almost feel like a normal Labor Day at this four-day outdoor party in downtown Denver! There will be limited capacity to ensure social distancing and masks will be required, but you’ll also get to hear an exciting line-up of bands including 90%90s, Both Ends Burn, Kenny L. Young, T. Xum, Sunr.d, and more! A full BBQ menu will be available, as well as festive libations. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway, Denver
2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$12 ($16 for 4-day admission)
Saturday, September 5
SOUTHLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET
Local fruits and veggies are overflowing Farmers’ Markets this weekend—and Southlands has some of the best and freshest! Bring your shopping bags and load up with fresh-from-the-garden goodness of a wide range of produce, as well as all kinds of homemade goodies including breads, pastas, sauces, and sweets!
Southlands, 6155 S. Main St., Aurora
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Phone: 303-627-5000
CHERRY CREEK SIDEWALK MUSICIANS
Spend the day strolling in the beautiful neighborhood of Cherry Creek North, in and out of stores and restaurants, as you enjoy local musicians performing along the sidewalks. Remember to wear your mask as you stroll along and listen!
Cherry Creek North, 299 Milwaukee St., Denver
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
FILM ON THE ROCKS – PRINCESS BRIDE
It’s family night at the Drive-In—everyone’s favorite romantic comedy, The Princess Bride, will be shown on the giant screen at Red Rocks. A beautiful young woman has only one true love—but they are tragically separated and he must undergo an epic quest against evil to be reunited with her. Irreverently funny, and of course, hopelessly romantic, The Princess Bride will entertain everyone in the family!
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $59 per car
Sunday, September 6
FREE CONCERT AT STANLEY MARKETPLACE
Watch some talented young musicians in this FREE outdoor concert! The Wrenn & Ian Trio feature 14- and 15-year-old performers, along with percussionist Dalton V. Spend a leisurely afternoon under and around the big shaded tents while you enjoy the music!
Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
Phone: 720-432-9162
A NEW HOPE – AKA THE FIRST STAR WARS MOVIE
Red Rocks is certainly a fitting backdrop for one of the most iconic movies of the 20th century! The Film on the Rocks series screens the original Star Wars movie, where the world first met Luke Skywalker, an old Obi-Wan Kenobi, a young Princess Leia, the dashing Han Solo, and of course—the evil villain Darth Vader!
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $59 per car
Labor Day Around Southshore!
The lakeside community of Southshore offers access to plenty of things to do every weekend nearby at Southlands or at the 800-acre lake – the Aurora Reservoir! If you’re new to Life at the Lake, drive around and check out the beautiful model homes from Taylor Morrison, Richmond American Homes and Toll Brothers. Available in ranch and two-story designs, Southshore homes are priced between the upper $400s to the $700s.