Non-stop brunching, lots of street performers, even more beer and other things to do this weekend

Sunday Brunchday

SUNDAY. You could check out one Denver brunch spot this weekend, but why stop at just one? Why not 20? BrunchFest returns to Civic Center on Sunday, when you can, as its slogan says, “brunch so hard.” From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bannock Street between 14th and Colfax Avenue, some 20 local restaurants will break out the bottomless brunch bites and booze. (We recommend ride sharing — and stretchy pants.) The two ticket options are general admission for $65, which includes the bottomless food and drink, or the Brunch Club Express Pass for $95 that will get you early entry and an express bar line. The build-your-own drink bar will include bottomless champagne and vodka cocktails. The food will be provided by 12@Madison, Ad Hominem, Concourse, Esters Neighborhood Pub, Morning Collective and others. Colin McAfee will provide the background jams. Information and tickets at denverbrunchclub.com.

Buskering around

THROUGH SUNDAY. Things are about to get weird at Union Station. First thing’s first, because you’re going to need this: According to Merriam-Webster, a busker is a person who entertains in a public place for donations. So now, when I tell you the third annual Buskerfest will return to the Denver landmark starting Friday night at 5 p.m. — when the colorful performers make their grand entrances — it all might make a little more sense. Especially when I tell you visitors are encouraged to show up in costume, too. Multiple shows will also be performed starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The event will offer face-painters, giant puppets, crafts and circus workshops. A full schedule and lineup of performers are available at unionstationbuskerfest.com.

Mountain arts

THROUGH AUG. 19. Anything goes at the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, which returns to the mountains through Aug. 19. What do we mean by that? Skateboarding, screenings, music, dance, even a hidden giant in the woods — it will all be part of BIFA. The 10-day festival explores the themes of environment and mountain culture through a variety of artistic mediums spread throughout the town’s parks, plazas, trails and public spaces. Find the full list of artists and a schedule at breckcreate.org/bifa.

Beer me

SATURDAY. If you really love local beer, you have a few ways to celebrate this weekend. For the northerners (or just people who don’t mind a bit of a drive), Left Hand Brewing’s Leftapalooza is returning to Roosevelt Park in Longmont and bringing with it, yes, lots of beer, but also some serious jams (of the musical variety, not spreading variety). Leftapalooza also features the Mile High Tribute Band Competition, in which the state’s top tribute bands — from Bowie to B-52’s — battle it out. Tickets are $12 for general admission (kids $5), or get the VIP experience for $50. Prices go up day-of. There will also be food trucks, cider and distilleries if beer isn’t your drink of choice but you still want to air guitar it up. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; more information at lhbfoundation.org/leftapalooza. If you like to stay closer to home, you can say “cheers” to seven years of the Denver Beer Co. at its anniversary party starting at 11 a.m., at 1695 Platte St. The event will shut down the block with beer, food truck friends, live music and games. Information at denverbeerco.com. Nope, we’re not done yet. If you head west, you’ll hit the Arvada Center’s Arts and Ales Festival from noon to 7 p.m. in the Sculpture Field (6901 Wadsworth Blvd.) with art, food, beer, music and shopping. More information at arvadacenter.org.

Culture

SATURDAY. Immerse yourself in Native American culture at the 10th annual Colorado Springs Intertribal Powwow at the Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grand entry will be at 11 a.m. for the one-day celebration of all things Native American. Soak up history and culture with drums, dancers, art, animal exhibits, activities for kids and food (did someone say fry bread?). The powwow is a chance for American Indians from all tribes to join in dancing and singing, and for others to learn about the culture. Admission is $5 (kids 12 and under are free). More information at coloradospringspowwow.org.

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