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In and around Castle Rock, outdoor summer concerts will fill the night sky with music this holiday weekend! Pick your tunes, from classical quartets and ensembles and the folk-rock sounds of Firefall, to a Neil Diamond tribute band, R&B jam-meisters and eclectic 80s artists. There are fun runs and fitness workouts, stand-up comedy and baseball, but music’s definitely in the air this Fourth of July weekend in Castle Rock!

TODAY/TONIGHT! Thursday, June 29

DISCOVERY PARK CONCERT
That Eighties Band, one of the most popular 80s tribute bands in America, will perform tonight in the Discovery Park Summer Concert Series. The band’s song list includes ACDC, INXS, Poison, Journey, Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, Rick Springfield, Guns n’ Roses, Rick Astley, Eurythmics, Run DMC and Kool and the Gang. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and your beach blankets to enjoy the open space and live music in the park!

Discovery Park, 20115 E. Mainstreet, Parker
6:00 p.m.
Free

BOOGIE MACHINE CONCERT
Ready for a throwback Thursday boogie night? The Boogie Machine has been packing dance floors for over 18 years. They play a retro list of hits including Play That Funky Music, Lady Marmalade, Disco Inferno, Let’s Groove, Le Freak, Come and Get your Love, Boogie Nights and more! Time to practice your Robot and Moonwalk moves! Open seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock
6:00 p.m.
Free
Phone: 720-724-2010

BRAD WILLIAMS
Brad Williams has become one of the funniest, in-demand comedians working today. Robin Williams called him “Prozac with a head.” He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Legit, Live at Gotham, The Tonight Show, Mind of Mencia and Pitboss. Brad recently released his one-hour comedy special and can be seen in the Netflix original movie, Mascots. His ability to make humorous observations always wins over the audience.

Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Phone: 720-274-6800

Thursday-Wednesday, June 29-July 5

JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Narrated by Cate Blanchett,Journey to the South Pacific;takes moviegoers on a breathtaking 3D adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he guides us through whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life, this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth.

CU South Denver, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker
11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to $17
Phone: 303-315-9444

Friday, June 30

FRIDAY AM WORKOUT!
There’s nothing like exercising outdoors at the amphitheater. Join a few fitness fanatics and take advantage of Castle Rock’s Summer Fitness Series. Challenge yourself by climbing the 200-stair Challenge Hill or try out the weekly exercise formats, new every week.

Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Phone: 720-733-2222

OUTLETS OUTDOOR CONCERT: TUNISIA
Rock Your Summer, a free concert series presented by Outlets of Castle Rock and the Colorado Renaissance Festival invites you to an outdoor summer concert on the last Friday of the month. Tunisia will perform classic rock, R&B, disco, Motown and audience favorites. Their fresh, energetic approach to music is infectious, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the courtyard park between H&M and Polo Ralph Lauren and enjoy free summer music!

Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 1

HEADS UP RUNNERS!
Start your fourth of July weekend with a bang at the Firecracker 5K Run Walk to benefit the Bonfils Blood Center. Put on your red, white and blue and take off around the Johnson Reservoir in Littleton, and come back for some food and drink, kids’ activities and music.

Clement Park, 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton
8:00 a.m.
Entry Fee: $34-$40

Sunday, July 2

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK
Classical music is alive and well in Colorado Springs. Since 1927, when 27 local musicians banded together to form the Philharmonic’s predecessor, the Colorado Springs Symphony Ensemble has been making music together. The ensemble will perform an outdoor concert at the Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater, in an evening of Patriotic themed classics!
Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock

6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$40
Phone: 720-724-2010

VERONIKA STRING QUARTET
The award-winning classical quartet continues their impressive residency at the Fine Arts Center. Featuring some of the finest performers in the Pikes Peak region, this string quartet is known for its versatility and extraordinary musicianship and will perform an afternoon concert of music by world-famous composers.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs
2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $18-$20

Monday, July 3

EXPLOSIVE COLORADO ROCKIES!
The Colorado Rockies play Cincinnati both Monday and Tuesday nights, July 3 and 4, and will set off post-game fireworks for all their fans!

Coors Field, Denver
6:10 p.m.
Tickets: $40-$190

NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE BAND!
Super Diamond, the Neil Diamond tribute band that performs timeless classics of the international pop icon like Sweet Caroline, America, Cracklin Rosie, Cherry Cherry, Song Sung Blue and Forever in Blue Jeans will be in concert Independence Eve! Super Diamond is one of the most successful tribute bands in the country and has been embraced by the long-time Neil Diamond fan base. Come out to the Gardens and enjoy the live music and the fireworks post-show! (And…the man himself, Neil Diamond will be in Denver on July 21 at the Pepsi Center!)

Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$26

Tuesday, July 4

FIREFALL – THE ORIGINAL!
In an age when bands come and go, Firefall has enjoyed a career spanning more than 40 years and are still performing. With three gold albums, two platinum albums and 11 chart-topping singles, the folk-rock super group continues to make and perform great music like Livin’ Ain’t Livin’, Cinderella, You are the Woman and Mexico. Don’t miss this amazing outdoor summer concert with a fireworks extravaganza after the show!

Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$22

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS!
Fireworks will blast off this year from the Santa Fe Quarry butte above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, starting at sundown, approximately 9:30 p.m. Because of the elevation of the butte – about 6,700 feet – and because this is a high-flying show, there will not be a designated park for show-goers to congregate. The fireworks are expected to be seen from most places in Castle Rock. However, visibility may be limited in Crystal Valley Ranch, Plum Creek, Founders, Castlewood Ranch and Sapphire Pointe so you might want to drive and park to get a front row seat!

At Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, you can view the fireworks from the parking lot of the Clubhouse Grill, or the driving range. Just keep in mind, parking is limited
Santa Fe Quarry/Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, 2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr., Castle Rock

9:30 p.m.
Free

Visit Crystal Valley in Castle Rock

Music will be wafting through the air in Castle Rock this weekend, but in the master-planned community of Crystal Valley – you’ll likely only hear the sounds of nature! Check out the beautiful home designs by Richmond American Homes, available in ranch or two-story models and priced from the high $300s. And – coming soon – new homes by D.R. Horton and Kauffman Homes!