If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazettedev.gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability.

Friday

Alley Soundscapes Live Music Series — With Emily Barnes, 5-7 p.m., Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver; dairyblock.com/events.

Paa Kow — With Zimbira, 7 p.m., Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver, free GA — open lawn, $35 VIP. Tickets: levittdenver.org.

Unprofessional Magic — With Matthew Brandt, 7 p.m., The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens, 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver, $29 and up; unprofessionalmagic.wellattended.com.

Microwave — With Origami Angel, Heart Attack Man, Carpool Tunnel, 7 p.m., Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $29.50. Tickets: axs.com.

Ganja White Night — With The Widdler, Mr. Bill, Justin Hawkes, Hydraulix, 8 p.m., Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, $45 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

Battle Beast — With Blackbriar, 8 p.m., Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, $30. Tickets: axs.com.

Local Natives — With Uwade, 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $37-$39.50. Tickets: axs.com.

Friday-Saturday

Heather McDonald — 7:15 and 9:45 p.m., Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, $30-$80. Tickets: comedyworks.com.

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Billy Strings — 7:30 p.m., Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village, $39 and up. Tickets: axs.com.

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American Songbook V — Presented by Cherry Creek Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E Hampden Ave., Cherry Creek Hills, $15-$25. Tickets: cherrycreekchorale.org.

Friday-Sunday

Food Truck Carnival — 4-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center, Drive, Northglenn, free admission. $30-$35 for carnival pass or $3-$6 per ride; foodtruckcarnival.com.

CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette