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MAIN EVENTS: 15 Friday

Denver Comic ConGet your comic book and sci-fi geek fix at Denver Comic-Con this weekend. Meet celebs, get autographs from your favorite animators and voice talent and see people dressed up in homemade super hero outfits. Oh yeah, be sure to check out the comics too. 6-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, 303 228-8000, denvercomiccon.com

Art on the Streets

The 14th annual Art on the Streets exhibition opens Friday with 12 works of art placed along the downtown corridor for the coming year. Prizes totaling $25,000 will be awarded to the top three pieces. A walking tour map is available online. Free. Call 886-0088, downtown80903.com.

“Willy Wonka Jr.”

This musical is based on the popular book Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and features the apprentice and novice students ages 5-12. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Colorado Springs Conservatory, 415 S. Sahwatch St. Tickets are $10; 577-4556, coloradospringsconservatory.org.

6035

It‘ll be a rocking time for the whole family when 6035 performs its brand of rock classics by famous acts First & Main Summer Concert Series. Bring lawn chairs, picnics, umbrellas and all your other outdoor party equipment. The stage is set up across from the movie theater. 5-7 p.m. Friday; First & Main Town Center, 3133 Cinema Point; 955-6060, firstandmaintowncenter.com.

Todd Tejerina

This blues-rock musician performs Summer Fun Friday Free Concert Series that boasts some of the best music offerings the Pikes Peak region has to offer. 8 p.m. Saturday, Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Drive; 476-2200, stargazerstheatre.com.

The Modbo’s 3rd Birthday party

Come celebrating the Modbo’s junior year with their trademark flair with a performances by Edith Makes a Paper Chain and Andy Tanner, classical performances, two collaborative pieces and more. 8 p.m. Friday at 17C E. Bijou St. The suggested donation is $7; 633-4240, themodbo.wordpress.com.

Merry Mammoth Gang

This local band, which features classmates from Pine Creek High School, pulls on elements of jazz, classical, funk and indie music to create a unique style and sound. Influences include Minus The Bear, The Arctic Monkeys and Bob Marley. 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave.C. Tickets are $5C; 227-7625, coloradospringslivemusic.net.

3rd Friday Art Walk

Check out Manitou Springs’s monthly art walk, which features 12 art galleries and other businesses. 5-8 p.m. Friday in Downtown Manitou. Call 685-1589 for more info or go to facebook.com/3rdFridayArtWalkManitou.

Ron Feingold

Ron Feingold has been on stage since age 10 and has toured the entire U.S. with his love for a cappella music. There are two shows, 8 and 10:30 p.m., at Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd. It’s ages 21 and over. Tickets are $10 with a minimum of two purchases per person; 591-0707, looneescc.wix.com/loonees.

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