Something's Phishy in Commerce City
Today-Sunday. In the absence of the Mile High Music Festival, which is on a "hiatus" after three difficult years, the folks at Dick's Sporting Goods Park still wanted some music on the premises. So jam band Phish will take over the soccer stadium for three mammoth shows tonight, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $47.50 in the stands and $60 on the field, and don't forget the $15 (cash only) for parking each day. (Three-day passes are still available for $142.50.) The dates will close out Phish's summer tour, and it's fair to say that Commerce City hasn't seen anything until it's hosted a three-day Phish stand — with on-site camping, to boot. Information: phish.com. Tickets: tickethorse.com.
Sunrise, balloonrise for three days in Springs
Saturday-Monday. The sky above Colorado Springs will be especially colorful during the Colorado Balloon Classic. The 35th annual festival attracts hot-air balloon fanatics from all over the Rocky Mountain region for three days of fun. Each morning begins with a mass ascension of balloons, complete with live music and concessions. In the evening, the balloonists gather again for more food, music and a "BalloonGlo": The balloons are inflated on the ground, with their colors illuminated in the darkness. 6-9:30 a.m. and 5-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 6-9:30 a.m. Monday. Memorial Community Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs. Admission is free. balloonclassic.com
Jazz Aspen Snowmass colors outside the lines
Today-Sunday. When was the last time the hot-with-the-kids mashup artist Girl Talk headlined a jazz festival? The man behind the beats, Gregg Gillis, tops the lineup tonight at the first night of Jazz Aspen Snowmass' Labor Day Festival. The bill includes Paper Diamond, Thievery Corporation, Something Underground and Sorry for Partying. The annual late-summer outing will also have its mellow moments. Saturday, Steely Dan and Rodrigo y Gabriela (above) will serenade the stunning festival grounds in Snowmass. And Sunday's lineup includes the Zac Brown Band, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Fitz and the Tantrums and others. Friday tickets are $60, and Saturday or Sunday passes are $85 — with a three- day pass putting you back $200. Information or tickets: jazzaspensnowmass.org
Elitch's summer season goes out with a bang
Sunday. Say a fond farewell to the summer schedule with a blast of fireworks at Elitch's season-end fireworks display. The park promises "the biggest and brightest display in the park's arsenal" for its final "IGNIGHT" show. This weekend also marks the end of Elitch's summer season — from now through the park's closing on Oct. 31, it'll be open only on weekends (with a few exceptions). The water park is closed for the year after Monday, too. (Next up for fall: The Halloween-themed Fright Fest, beginning Oct. 1.) 9 p.m. Sunday. Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle; 303-595-4FUN. Fireworks show included with park admission: $42.95 for adults 48 inches and taller; $29.99 for seniors and kids under 48 inches. Save money by buying online at elitchgardens.com.
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