Looking for something special to do in Denver this week and weekend? Get ready for a city bursting with flavor, culture, and energy as summer wraps up and September rolls in. The spotlight this weekend is the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, taking over Sloan’s Lake Park today and Sunday. Denver.org notes this is the largest dragon boat festival in the country, free to attend, and full of thrilling boat races, live performances, Asian cuisine, art, crafts, and local vendors. Races begin at 8 am both days, with food, vendors, and cultural activities running from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday and until 5 pm Sunday. Make your way to the Denver Art Museum today for the 36th Annual Friendship Powwow and Free Day, running from 10 am to 5 pm. Colorado Public Radio reports that the powwow features vibrant dances, Indigenous music, hands-on art, delicious fry bread and Indian tacos, and unique jewelry and crafts from Native American creators. The Grand Entry, a can’t-miss collective dance, begins at 11 am inside the Sie Welcome Center and the event gives everyone free admission to the museum for the day. Food lovers, the Denver Food + Wine Festival is finishing its run today. According to Humanitix, the grand tasting event runs this afternoon, spotlighting stellar chefs, 50-plus local restaurants, curated wines, craft cocktails, and more. This is a 21+ event packed with gourmet bites and endless sips supporting hospitality programs. For those who love all things geology, gems, and fossils, the Denver Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show at the National Western Complex continues through September 14. Mortgage Maestro explains there are 500 dealers from across the country ready to dazzle you with glittering stones, fossils, and jewelry for all ages and interests. Listen up music fans, Brandi Carlile takes the stage at Red Rocks for her final shows tonight and Sunday, and several local venues across Denver offer live performances spanning everything from indie rock to jazz. If you are feeling artsy, the Firefly Handmade Fall Market is popping up in Washington Park’s Old South Gaylord Street today and tomorrow, featuring over 80 curated local artists and crafters with everything from jewelry to home décor. And for a unique ballet experience, the Denver Dance Festival at the Newman Center today and tomorrow brings performances by diverse local companies, including a headline solo by the iconic Cleo Parker Robinson. With blockbuster exhibits, outdoor recreation, and events like the Banned Books artist show at Artists on Santa Fe, Denver offers something for everyone this week. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI