August 14, 2025
Car Fest, Food Drive and Glow Swim!
It’s back to school week for students in Looking Glass | Parker, so this weekend will be a welcome one for families looking to rest, relax and find entertainment and recreation options near home. The master-planned community of Looking Glass/Parker is minutes away from outdoor concerts, outdoor markets, and outdoor dining. Check out all the things to do this weekend and next!
Thursday-Sunday, August 14-17
DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY
Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Audiences howl with laughter as drag persona Dixie demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, audience participation and a little bit of empowerment and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher.
Friday-Saturday, August 15-16
RENE VACA
René Vaca is a 28-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and hard work earned him a spot as one of Netflix’s Introducing Comedians for the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival.
With a substantial social media following of over 2,600,000 and millions of views across platforms, Vaca continues to expand his influence and reach. He is currently on tour, performing to sold-out audiences in clubs and theatres across North America and hosts his own monthly show LEG DAY at The Hollywood Laugh Factory. Additionally, he won the 16th annual Stand Up NBC competition!
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
7:00 & 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29-59
Phone: 720-274-6800
Friday, August 15
H20 GLOW SWIM 2026
Let’s Glow! Light up the night with an after-hours, glow-in-the-dark pool party at H2O’Brien Pool. Grab your glow gear, enjoy party music, play pool deck games and hang out with friends. Space is limited, so register early! Walk up registration will be taken on a space-available basis and will cost and additional $5 per participant. Find more information and register online at ParkerRec.com/AquaticsEvents.
Saturday, August 16
PARKER CRUISERS’ CAR FEST
The Parker Cruisers were officially introduced in August of 2015 by a group of car enthusiasts with one common goal. They decided to rally friends and car enthusiasts in the Douglas, Elbert, and Arapahoe counties to support local charities and businesses.
It all started with a Gmail account and Facebook Page called Parker Cruisers and quickly grew to several hundred Cruisers – now numbering 2000. Parker Cruisers create events building a community of people who love cars, trucks and other forms of transportation. This all-inclusive group of car lovers share the joy of horsepower and friendship with all like-minded enthusiasts.
PARKER TASK FORCE FOOD DRIVE
The Parker Task Force for Human Services is holding a Saturday food drive outside local King Soopers, Safeway, Sprouts and Walmart stores to collect virtually all non-perishable food from generous and compassionate community members. The Parker Task Force for Human Services is dedicated to providing individuals and families in Parker with food, limited financial assistance and other support services to help them become self-sufficient. They have been serving the Colorado communities of Parker, Elizabeth and Franktown since 1987. Donations may also be dropped off
PARKER TASK FORCE, 19105 Longs Way, Parker
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Donors Appreciated!
Info: 303-841-3460
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Dog Days of Summer is a fun day filled with games and activities for you and your pups that helps raise money for dog rescues throughout Colorado. This charity festival for dogs and their humans will feature all sorts of vendors involved in the pet industry and games designed for dogs of every age, size, and ability! Everyone is guaranteed to have a great time and create lasting memories with your favorite fluffy family member!
Salisbury Equestrian Park, 11920 N. Motsenbocker Rd., Parker
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$20 per dog
Saturday, August 16
PARKER FARMERS MARKET
It’s the hottest place in Parker on a Sunday morning with over 100 vendors selling local produce, meats/dairy, food trucks, artwork, home/body products, and much more! Hosted by The Local Colorado, the Farmers Market in downtown Parker opens on Mother’s Day and runs every Sunday through October.
Downtown Parker, 19565 Mainstreet, Parker
8:00 a.m. (Sundays through October 26, weather permitting)
Tickets: Free Admission
LAINEY WILSON
Country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson born gained fame with her hit single “Things a Man Oughta Know,” which reached number one on the American country songs chart in 2021, earning her multiple awards including the ACM Entertainer of the Year in
2023. She recently took home the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards, winning Entertainer of the Year for the second time in a row. The 32-year-old singer is the first woman to win back-to-back awards in the coveted category since Taylor Swift achieved the same feat in 2011 and 2012. She won Album of the Year for her Grammy-nominated record Whirlwind.
Saturday-Sunday, August 16-17
COLORADO FALL HOME SHOW
The Colorado Fall Home Show will showcase over 200 exhibitors offering products and services for your home improvement and sustainable living projects. Meet some of top home experts and exhibitors who will be ready to share tips, tools and ideas on how to best winterize your home. You will find landscaping and gardening ideas and upgrades for a thrifty backyard reno, suggestions for spring cleaning and organizing (yes, in the fall, too!) outdoor entertainment ideas for hosting a fall soiree and The Designer’s Lounge where style meets expertise!
Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admission: $9.85
Sunday, August 17
DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC
This Sunday at Red Rocks the Colorado Symphony Orchestra will treat concert-goers to a special nigh of Danny Elfman’s Music from the films of Tim Burton. Experience an immersive performance of Danny Elfman’s iconic scores – from Batman, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and more – with the Colorado Symphony & Chorus, accompanied by a visual journey of original film sketches, drawings, and storyboards from Tim Burton’s worlds. With haunting melodies, exhilarating orchestration, and spellbinding visuals, this promises to be a one-of-a-kind cinematic concert experience for fans of all ages.
Adding to the excitement, Danny Elfman himself will take the stage, performing selections of his most beloved works live. He will be joined by his longtime collaborator and world-renowned violinist Sandy Cameron, whose dynamic artistry has become a defining part of Elfman’s concert repertoire.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Start at $75
NEXT WEEK: Thursday, August 21
RANDY TRAVIS: MORE LIFE TOUR
Don’t miss the resilience of singer-songwriter Randy Travis during his More Life Tour in Denver. Grammy winner Travis is best known for opening the door to young artists who sought to return to the traditional sound of country music. He was discovered when he was 18 and fought hard to make a name for himself. He found his stride in the mid-1980s with the No. 1 country albums Storms of Life and Always & Forever. Over the years, he has won seven Grammy Awards and sold millions of albums.
The “On the Other Hand” singer suffered a debilitating stroke in 2013 and spent the last decade relearning how to walk, spell, and read again. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee has since continued to slowly recover and has released two new songs within the past year and he has only just recently begun to perform again. An upcoming biopic about his life is set to be released in 2026.
Friday-Saturday, August 22-23
CHRIS STAPLETON’S ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show is coming to Denver. Stapleton began his career in Nashville, Tennessee, as a sought-after songwriter who furnished songs for country artists like George Strait and Luke Bryan. He became a major star in the fall of 2015 when his debut solo album, Traveller, practically swept the Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton followed up the multi-platinum album with chart-topping songs and more award-winning albums.
The 46-year-old Kentucky native has won 11 Grammys to date and is an eight-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year—more than any artist in history. Chris Stapleton is continuing to reach new heights thanks to his latest album, Higher. At the Grammy Awards in February, he won Best Country Solo Performance for “It Takes a Woman”.
Friday-Sunday, August 22-24
STEVE-O LIVE
Steve-O (a.k.a. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant stapling his (man parts) to his leg. After failing miserably at the University of Miami and couch-surfing with friends, he decided that in order to further his goal of becoming a stuntman he would enroll in Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. But it was his relentless need for attention that ultimately led to working on a stunt-based reality show called Jackass.
Since then, he’s had continued success, as a New York Times best-selling author with the release of his memoir, Professional Idiot, as well as establishing himself in the world of stand-up comedy. With 16 years of sobriety under his belt, Steve-O shows no signs of slowing down. He can currently be found selling out theatres across the U.S. and Canada.
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
Fri., 6:30 & 9:00 p.m.; Sat., 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.; Sun., 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15-$28
Phone: 720-274-6800
Saturday, August 23
AI AND CHATGPT
The release of artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT has catapulted this technology to the forefront of global conversations. The enormous potential of this technology has many people both excited and fearful. Join Active Minds as they explain what AI is, how it can be used for good, but also the potential for abuse.
Lone Tree Library, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree
10:30-11:30 a.m.
FREE
RSVP: 303-791-7323
PICKLEBALL WITH THE DOGS!
A fun introduction to the exciting game of pickleball, benefitting Back the Blue K9 Force. Your donation includes, a clinic, demonstration, casual play and light snacks.
Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 Plaza Dr., Parker
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 donation to Back the Blue K9 Force
Info: 303-748-9032
Sunday, August 24
EVERYTHING AI – TEDX
TEDx Cherry Creek High School is excited to present its third annual TEDx event, bringing the inspiring TEDx platform to Colorado. The event promises a TED-like experience, showcasing twelve original thinkers with ideas worth sharing. This year’s theme is “Everything AI.”
PACE SCHOOLHOUSE, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker
1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $50
M.E.N – MASCULINE EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
WE ARE MEN! We know we are stronger together than alone. We know healthy masculinity is not limited to politics, religion, or money. We know the enemy of excellence is “good enough”! We are the Masculine Empowerment Network, and we will meet at The Summit because stronger men means a better world! “Masculine Empowerment Network” seeks to foster healthy masculinity in our communities. This event calls together males 13+ in age to connect and examine topics that are relevant to us all!
PARKER LIVING IN LOOKING GLASS
If you’re considering a new home in Parker, swing by the beautiful model homes from D.R. Horton, Taylor Morrison, Dream Finders (and this fall, Richmond American Homes), in Looking Glass and find your perfect fit, With so many things to do nearby, Looking Glass is a great location for young and old, families and empty nesters. The master-planned community and its neighborhoods give you access to paths and parks, community connections and nearby recreation, entertainment and shopping. from the $600s.