Mile High Festivals, Denver

Beer, barbeque, and music—three of life's greatest pleasures—make the 5 Points Brew & BBQ festival an essential summertime event. This showcase of Colorado most talented grill masters and brewers packs a lot of fun and flavor into 9 1/2 hours. Here's what to expect:

• The Food: Over 20 restaurants, food trucks, and popular local chefs offer portions (small and large) of their finest smoked meats for a Brew & BBQ Battle in which audiences decide who has the best 'cue in Colorado
• The Beer: Savor unlimited samples of local microbrews and Five Points neighborhood anchors, and vote for your favorite
• The Music: Get down to funk-infused jazz standards and groove to R&B jams from Mo-Fiaa, slink to neo soul form Danette Hollowell, dig the blues and dance to the spins of DJ MU$A and Slim from 107.1fm