Listeners, if you are looking for a week packed with excitement in Denver, you are in the right place. There is something memorable for everyone, starting today and rolling right through the weekend.

Tonight, head to Elitch Gardens for the Chicken Fight Festival from 5 to 10 pm. You can sample the city’s best fried chicken, wings, craft beers, and cocktails in a festive atmosphere. For country music lovers, Randy Travis is live at the Paramount Theatre at 7:30 pm with The More Life Tour featuring his original band and guest vocalist James Dupré. If you want some laughs, comedian Che Durena will be performing nightly at Comedy Works Downtown at Larimer Square through Saturday.

Friday, August 22, is huge for live music. The legendary Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road Show to Ball Arena at 7:30 pm, joined by special guest Allen Stone. You can also explore Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, an intriguing exhibition happening daily, perfect for families and history buffs alike. For outdoor fans or those seeking tasty eating options, Civic Center EATS takes center stage at Civic Center Park, bringing over a dozen food trucks with local fare from lunchtime into the afternoon.

This weekend’s calendar just keeps growing. Saturday brings the Counting Crows to Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre at 7:30 pm with The Gaslight Anthem, sure to satisfy any 90s rock nostalgia. Families will not want to miss the 2025 Unicorn Festival on Saturday and Sunday at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, where imagination rules and an entire fairground is transformed into a magical realm filled with unicorns, mermaids, princesses, bounce houses, face painting, and cosplay parades.

Make sure to also check out the 7th Annual Lucha Libre Experience at Museo, spotlighting vibrant Mexican wrestling culture, and if shopping or fresh food is your thing, the South Pearl Farmers’ Market is open on Sunday with local produce, baked goods, and unique crafts.

If you love Oktoberfest, Denver’s famous version returns downtown all weekend with stein hoisting, live music, keg bowling, and authentic Bavarian festivities for all ages.

For something truly different, Sweet & Lucky: Echo is running daily – this immersive theater show promises to take you on a journey through the stories we leave behind, crafted by the experimental company behind Denver’s best site-specific performances.

No matter your style, Denver is buzzing with unforgettable events this week. For more tips, pop culture happenings, and insider guides, be sure to subscribe so you never miss a beat. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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