Valley Gadfly
June is the month of leaves and roses. Thirty days when pleasant sights salute the eyes, and sweet scents the noses. Cheers to the scent of change with lazy days and sunshine rays.
Known as the start of summer, it is characterized by the summer solstice and the peak of the wedding season. It is celebrated as Dairy Month, and the month of the Strawberry Moon.
As the days grow longer and we look forward to what’s ahead, here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment, for a month filled with sunshine, fun, and laughter:
Don’t miss the extraordinary opportunity to see and hear world-renowned Chinese American cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing with the Colorado Symphony under the stars at Red Rocks Amphitheatre June 3, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-865-2494.
Manhattan ska band The Slackers play reggae, garage rock, and jazz at the Bluebird Theater June 7, 8 p.m. Information: 303-377-1666.
Catch the Canadian indie rock band from Toronto, the Metric, playing at the Fillmore Auditorium June 11, 6:30 p. m. Information: 303-837-0360.
Try newly opened Waldo’s Chicken & Beer located in the former Panera space in Glendale’s CitySet. It’s the third Colorado site for the Nashville chain. Eatery serves both Southern fried and rotisserie chicken. Information: 720-263-4007.
Thinking of summer camp for your school-aged kids? With more than 60 years of nurturing children, consider Iliff Preschool. Youngsters will love the school’s dynamic and playful setting. Information: 303-757-3551.
Texas piano man, saxophonist, and singer Nik Par plays the Marquis Theater, June 13, 7 p. m. Information: 303-487-0111.
American rapper and record producer Earl Sweatshirt entertains at the Mission Ballroom June 16, 7 p.m. Information: 720-577-6884.
Edwin McCain, singer, guitarist known for soulful ballads, plays at the Paramount Theatre, June 30, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-0106.
Attend the Rendezvous Gala at Four Mile Park to fund the preservation of Four Mile House at Four Mile Park, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Dinner and auction will help fund the preservation of Denver’s oldest standing structure. Event will be a rip-roaring evening of revelry and Old West charm. Information: 720-865-0810.
June is when a simple scent can transform our mood, revive a memory, or sooth our emotions. The month boasts longer days, outdoor activities, and historic milestones like D-Day.
The Mile High City features warm, sunny days — with highs hitting 80s°F — most days, making it ideal for exploring city parks, hiking, and outdoor dining. Expect late day rain, hail.
Catch the first soapbox races in 24 years at Mile High Stadium starting at noon on June 13. Playing hide and seek with clouds, June is like a glass of lemonade, sweet and refreshing.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.
