Music

Tedeschi Trucks Band @ Red Rocks Amphitheater

For two nights, the Tedeschi Trucks Band will bring their unique blend of rock and blues to Morrison, Colorado. The twelve-member band is fronted by a married power couple, multiple Grammy winner Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, a generational member of the Allman Brothers Band. Their show is sure to have songs from the most recent album, “I am the Moon” as well as their most popular numbers. Tickets start at $145 for one night and $460 for two nights and are available through AXS.

Rayland Baxter and Langhorne Slim @ The Fox Theater

Rayland Baxter, an indie musician whose music leans more towards alternative country, is touring in celebration of his most recent album, “If I Were a Butterfly.” The album was created while baxter lived alone in an abandoned rubberband factory, honing in on his connectedness with the natural world. Also performing is Longhorn Slim, a musician whose music spans a range from folk to country to blues. Langhorne’s music can be heard in major movie soundtracks, as well as in dive bars. Tickets start at $46 through Z2 Entertainment.

Red Wanting Blue @ Roots Music Hall

Deemed Midwest Rock Heroes, Red Wanting Blue have been performing over the past two decades, moving up from the indie rock scene to playing on NPR and Letterman. The band is touring in honor of their most recent studio album, “The Wanting.” Labeled as powerful and authentic, reviewers have likened the lead singer to an early Phil Collins. The band states this is their most collaborative album to date, making it a one-of-a-kind show. Tickets start at $29 through Eventbrite.

Rhiannon Giddens and The Olde Time Revue @ Chautauqua Amphitheater

Rhiannon Giddens has made a beautiful career out of studying and playing historical folk-inspired music. Not only does Giddens have two well-deserved Grammy wins, but she has also received a MacArthur Genius Grant, a Pulitzer Prize, and has composed music for the main stage of ballet, opera, and television. Her music is most well-known for her groups The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Our Native Daughters. Tickets start at $56 through Z2 Entertainment.

Theater

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival @ the University of Colorado

The yearly event at the University of Colorado, the theater festival, has taken over the campus every year since 1958. The festival works to keep the spirit of Shakespeare alive through artistry and education. All plays are performed outside, under the night sky. This year, the plays shown will be The Tempest, Richard II, and Doctor Faustus. Tickets start at $26 through CU Presents.

The Body’s Still Warm: Online Dating for Divorced, Desperate, and Everybody Else @ The Dairy Arts Center

A comedic play about a 62-year-old woman who is entering the online dating world. A feel good, and laugh-out-loud performance, the play follows the hero through her struggles of dating as she comes to find friendship and community in the world around her. Tickets start at $11.50 through The Dairy Arts Center.

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown @ The Arts Hub

A family-friendly classic, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is playing three nights, hosted by The Arts Hub. The play follows the classic adventures of the Peanuts gang, as Charlie Brown works his way through friendship with the help of his pal Snoopy. Tickets are available through The Art Hub in Lafayette.

Oklahoma Dinner Theater @ Jesters Dinner Theater and Performing Arts

The classic musical, Oklahoma, is set to end its weekly run. With a weekend performances, you can enjoy dinner and a show while taking in the old-timey performances of a farm girl falling in love. The show is hosted by the Longmont Theater Company.