Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond | Arts & Entertainment

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Cosplay, sci-fi, anime, celebrities, comics. They’re all part of the gigantic Fan Expo Denver, Thursday to Sunday at Colorado Convention Center downtown. A fandom of 100,000+ expected to visit with an impressive lineup of celebrities. Show hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sunday). Parking and Light Rail to the Convention Center restricted because of construction. Plan alternatives on RTD Trip Planner. fanexpohq.com/fanexpodenver/celebrities

THURSDAY

Fireworks shows are in cities and towns all across the area and the state and some of the largest in Denver are Coors Field post-game for the Colorado Rockies, games at 6:10 p.m. Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers and Friday against the KC Royals. Elitch Gardens fireworks follow the park’s closing at 9 p.m. Friday. Also there are art and beer festivals in resorts and towns all across the mountains.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Head to Cherry Creek North for the primo holiday Cherry Creek Arts Festival, one of a kind with 250 artists chosen from 1,942 applicants from around the country and other countries, vendors, food and creative activities for the youngsters. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (6 p.m. Sunday). CherryArts nonprofit provides art education for students year round. cherryarts.org/events/cherry-creek-arts-festival 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Opening weekend for the acclaimed annual Colorado Music Festival, Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder. A full summer concert season, chamber and orchestral music and even a “Green Eggs and Ham” family fun concert. coloradomusicfestival.org.

FRIDAY-JULY 10

Holiday rodeo time at the Rooftop Rodeo at Estes Park, called “the rodeo with altitude.” Six days of PRCA rodeo competition and activities. Tickets: $12-$35. rooftoprodeo.com

SATURDAY

Get those yoyo fingers ready to Rock the Baby and even more difficult moves at Mile High Yoyo Club Jamboree 2: Electric Bugaloo, noon to 4 p.m. at 9995 E. Colfax Ave., in Aurora. All ages, all yoyo levels, beginner instructions and there will be great tricks to watch. Free club also meets monthly. tinyurl.com/34awuuxy

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Want some holiday racing, a car show, drifting, music and fireworks?  It’s the ASCEND Music & Motorsports Festival at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR). Time Attack Series and cash prizes, too. 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain. ppir.com

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