Endless soft-rock melody
Tuesday. New York’s Infinity Song is an apt name for a soft-rock act with wide horizons. The family band’s mix of expert but casual-sounding R&B and pop recalls ’70s singer-songwriters, injecting some much-needed oxygen into the oft-dour world of indie music.
The band is playing Larimer Lounge on Tuesday, July 16, as part of a tour behind new album “Metamorphosis Complete,” released May 30 on Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. The 16-and-up show starts at 8 p.m. at 2721 Larimer St. in Denver’s RiNo Art District. With Miranda Fling. $25. larimerlounge.com
The Big Eat
Thursday. Denver’s food scene has been supercharged since the pandemic, in both good and bewildering ways. If you’re not keeping up with the latest (or even if you are), The Big Eat is here to help. Returning for its 13th year, the food fest will feature samples from 70 independent restaurants, bars and drink brands at the open-air Galleria, inside the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis St. in downtown Denver.
The Thursday, July 18, EatDenver fundraiser for the indie restaurant and bar industry features names such as Aloy Modern Thai, Ghost Box Pizza, MAKfam, The Bindery, Konjo Ethiopian Food and many (many) more. 6 p.m., 21-and-up. Tickets: $93. eatdenver.com/the-big-eat
Free Union Station fun
Friday-Sunday. Despite a distinct feeling of time dilation over the past few years, 2014 was only a decade ago. Denver Union Station reminds us of that this weekend with free, all-ages events designed to highlight the historic transportation hub in LoDo, which is marking 10 years since its $54 million renovation. Expect free activities including the Friday, July 12, Neighborhood Night, 5-9 p.m. on Wynkoop Plaza. It features a concert by Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, music by DJ Chris, a 360 photo booth, Ping Pong on the Plaza, food and drink specials, and more, according to organizers.
After a Saturday, July 13, black-tie fundraiser, free activities return 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, with more live music (Denver’s Tunisia, Paul Borillo and artists from Youth on Record) as well as the family-oriented Rocky Mountain Mini Train, face painters, and balloon artists. And oh yeah — and you can pop into the Great Hall to see the latest building renovations. 1701 Wynkoop St. in Denver. See more about Denver Union Station: Making History… Again via denverunionstation.com/events.
Laughs, both high and dry
Through Wednesday. The rise of sober and alcohol-free events is a great thing for non-partiers, as evidenced by the popularity of the Second Chance Comedy Show, which is returning with five Front Range shows through the fall. The latest is the Wednesday, July 17, showcase at the Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St. in Longmont. The 7-9 p.m. event is hosted by creator Joe Huisman, with a headlining set from Colorado’s Ben Roy and opening jokes from Debbie Scheer, Tara Check and Von Sprecken. Tickets: $25-$35, with 20% of sales supporting the Sobriety House. secondchancecomedy.com/shows
On the high-country side of things, Snowmass Live this weekend will host stand-up shows and creative comedy events (think comedy brunches, comedy + music, and comedians + chefs) with Alex Edelman, Josh Adam Meyers, Nancy Norton, Reem Edan and more. A pair of Friday, July 12, events are free, while the rest are $25-$45 per show — with $150 for the Little Nell chef/Edelman event at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. eventbrite.com
