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DateAug 4, 2026
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Event Starts6:30 PM
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VenueSculpture Park
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Doors Open6:00 PM
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Sunset Cinema: Best in Show
Free Outdoor Movie Screening
- Aug 4Tuesday | 6:30PM 6:30 PM Buy Tickets
Event Details
"Some pets deserve a little more respect than others."
Sunset Cinema presented by Coca-Cola is back! This year, we're taking you on a journey across decades and genres with a lineup of fan favorite films.
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Film | Best in Show (2003, PG-13, 1 hr 30 min)
Fun | Best Dressed Pet Photo Contest with Denver Animal Shelter ft. DJ CYN
Food | Pint's Peak Ice Cream, Mile High Tikka Express, Bohemian Wurst, The Rolling Stoves, Olive and Finch (Grab & Go)
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THE DETAILS:
Arrive early and step into the world of each film with themed pre-show entertainment!
All events are FREE—just be sure to register so we know how many movie lovers to expect. Seating in the park is first-come, first served so arrive early to secure your ideal viewing spot.
Dress up to match the movie and bring your chairs, blankets, family and friends to enjoy the show!
- Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
- Pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m.
- Film begins at 7:30 p.m.
Snacking encouraged! In addition to rotating food trucks on site and cinema snacks available for purchase, food for personal consumption and non-alcoholic beverages in factory sealed plastic containers (32 oz. or less) are permitted. Head to our Permitted & Prohibited Items page for details on what else you may bring; please note that bags are subject to search upon entry.
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THE FILM:
BEST IN SHOW
2003, PG-13, 1 hr 30 min, Directed by Christopher Guest
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.
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THE FUN:
Best Dressed Pet Photo Contest with Denver Animal Shelter ft. DJ CYN
Bring your well-behaved pet dressed in their fanciest attire to enter the "Best Dressed at Sculpture Park" category, or leave your critter at the house and have a photo ready to submit for the "Best Dressed at Home" category. Arrive at 6pm to participate!
The Denver Animal Shelter is an open-admission shelter that is home to nearly 10,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
DJ CYN (Cynthia Mardones) is one of Denver’s leading DJs, with over 20 years of national and international experience. She is known for versatile, genre-blending sets that create unforgettable moments…seamlessly moving from laid-back vibes to high-energy dance floors.
She performs at professional sports events, luxury weddings, corporate functions, and major festivals, and has opened for artists including Usher, Busta Rhymes, Doja Cat, DJ Jazzy Jeff and many more.
DJ Cyn Productions is a women-led, twin-sister team offering full-service DJ, sound, lighting, and staging. Cynthia “DJ CYN” Mardones leads performances, while her twin sister and manager, Claudia Mardones, oversees booking, coordination, and client experience…ensuring every event runs seamlessly.
A passionate advocate for women and diversity, DJ CYN seeks out opportunities to uplift underrepresented communities through her work, while also partnering with nonprofits to create meaningful impact beyond the stage.
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THE FOOD:
Grab & Go:
Olive and Finch
Food Trucks:
Pint's Peak Ice Cream
Mile High Tikka Express
Bohemian Wurst
The Rolling Stoves
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ABOUT SUNSET CINEMA:
Together with Denver Film, Denver Arts & Venues takes you on a journey across decades and genres with a lineup of six fan-favorite films, screened outdoors in Sculpture Park at the Arts Complex.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
For Guest Accommodations: Please request interpretation or accommodation at least three business days in advance.
For Spanish or other Interpretation Services: DAVLanguageAccess@denvergov.org
For Sign Language Interpreter or Cart Services: DeafHHServices@denvergov.org
For Other Disability Accommodations: DisabilityAccess@Denvergov.org
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More information about the series and upcoming dates at ArtsComplex.com/Sunset-Cinema.
GOOD TIMES, FOR GOOD
Sunset Cinema is brought to you by Denver Arts & Venues, which uses proceeds from paid events at City venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver Performing Arts Complex to make this and other cultural events possible, and to improve access to art, music and culture for all