Film, dance and art festivals take over Colorado this weekend

WINTER PARK FILM FESTIVAL: Independent films, filmmaker panels and keynote speakers take center stage during the Winter Park Film Festival, designed to bring high-end cinema to Grand County while creating opportunities for industry professionals to connect. Build a weekend around screenings and cinema-related activities from Thursday through Sunday, 22 Second St., Fraser, $150-$2,376.60; winterparkfilmfestival.com. GLOBAL DANCE FESTIVAL: Colorado's longest-running dance music festival heads to its new home at LVC Festival Grounds for two nights of electronic music, art installations, food trucks and roaming performers. The immersive festival will feature a lineup including Ship Wrek, Chris Lorenzo, Kompany and more, from 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, $165-$399; globaldancefestival.com. ARTS AT ALTITUDE ART SHOW AT FALL FEST: Artists from across Colorado will showcase and sell their work during this outdoor art show held alongside Frisco's Fall Fest. Browse jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography and other fine arts while exploring the Frisco Historic Park & Museum. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and throughout Saturday's festival at 120 E. Main St., Frisco; townoffrisco.com. COOL VIBES REGGAE FESTIVAL The Wailers and other reggae acts from around the globe bring the rhythm to Levitt Pavilion for an evening of live music, community and culture. The free festival also features an international marketplace filled with goods from local and regional vendors. People of all ages are welcome, with VIP tickets available to explore the festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver; coolvibesfest.com. BOULDER HISTORIES FILM FESTIVAL: Celebrate Boulder County through short documentaries exploring the people, places and preservation efforts that have shaped the region during this film festival at Chautauqua Auditorium. The event will feature three screening blocks, filmmaker panels and jury and audience awards, all set at the foot of the iconic Flatirons. The first screening begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, 900 Baseline Road, $16-$38.52; chautauqua.com.