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14Events this week
3Free things to do
87New spots
95New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Parker

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

Ultimate Tailgate Adoption Event

Saturday 10am · Wag N' Wash

Tony’s Chile Roast Encore

Saturday 11am · Tony's Meats & Market

Rock the Mountain

Saturday 3pm · Outlets at Castle Rock · Free

Poor Boy Horsepower Hangout

Saturday 7pm · In-N-Out Burger

Neon Nights

Saturday 8pm · Slick City Southlands

New in Parker

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bookmakers Burgers Bourbon Brews

Restaurants

Burgers, bourbon, sports: Bookmakers Burgers Bourbon Brews keeps it simple with fresh, never frozen Colorado Proud Angus burgers, an impressive wall of whiskey spanning bourbon, scotch, and rye, plus twelve taps.

bookmakersbarandgrill.com

Brothers BBQ

Restaurants

Hickory-smoked fix nearby: When the craving hits, Brothers BBQ at I-25 & Arapahoe turns out brisket, rib plates, and pulled pork smoked daily over fresh-cut hickory with hearty, house-made sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and BBQ beans.

brothers-bbq.com

Junz

Restaurants

Sushi with a twist: Junz has been blending Japanese and French since 2003, with generous cuts of fresh sushi, customizable rolls (brown rice, soy paper, gluten-free), and craveable plates like Chilean Sea Bass, Calamari Steak, and Lobster Mac & Cheese...

junzparker.com

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Most read in Parker

The five stories Parker readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. The VENU® Experience

    JW Roth, founder of VENU, has developed a concept for live music venues that combines the fan and artist experience into a destination where music, dining, hospitality, and community all come together under one roof.

    Full story at citylifestyle.com

  2. Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies to the Red Rocks

    The Rocky Mountaineer: Rockies to the Red Rocks is a two-day train ride from Denver to Moab, exploring mountain landscapes, red rock canyons, and wine country.

    Full story at ourstate.com

  3. Castle Rock set to have another King Soopers

    Castle Rock Town Council has approved a site improvement plan for a King Soopers grocery store to be built near Dawson Trails Boulevard and Gambel Ridge Boulevard.

    Full story at castlerocknewspress.net

  4. Colorado high school football head coach suspended for two games plus playoffs

    Colorado high school football coach Jake Heaps has been suspended by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) for the first two regular season games and the postseason due to rules violations over the past year.

    Full story at on3.com

  5. An ode to Denver's old faithful restaurants

    Denver's dining scene is becoming more accessible than ever, with high-end chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants.

    Full story at axios.com

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