The Brutal Truth: What’s Worth Preserving for Posterity?

History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, Adam Thomas of Historitecture speaks about the importance of this law and explains how it has affected Colorado’s urban built environment since 1966. With examples from many Front Range cities, he’ll consider the battle between two ideas— urban renewal and historic preservation—and show.... Read More

Logan Lecture Series: Carroll Dunham

Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, United States

The Logan Lecture Series brings contemporary artists to the museum to discuss their work. Doors open at 5:30 pm, lecture begins at 6 pm. All lectures take place at the Denver Art Museum, Hamilton Building, Lower Level, Sharp Auditorium Tickets: $8 volunteers; $12 artists; $15 DAM members; $18 nonmembers; DAM Contemporaries members and students are free (student must present.... Read More

The Great Debate: Sesame Street vs. Everything Bagels

Buntport Theater 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, United States

The Great Debate is Buntport Theater's silly, yet satisfying, answer to the persistent question of how to spend the 3rd Tuesday night of every month. May Debate: Sesame Street vs everything bagels! An epic battle finally comes to a thrilling conclusion with the expertise of Sam Tallent, Erik Edborg, Matt Monroe, Bethany Hernandez, Andrew Bueno,.... Read More

Art Museum Day – 1 Penny Admission at MCA

Museum of Contemporary Art 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, United States

-Penny Admission All Day -Member pricing for everyone in the Café & Bar + MCA Shop -10% off memberships More details soon at: http://mcadenver.org/eventscalendar.php

Denver Cruiser Ride: Orange

Dress up and ride your bike! It's a simple premise, but a whole lot of fun when hundreds of fellow cyclists participate. The Denver Cruiser Ride has now taken place during Denver summers for 11 years and the weekly ride continues to grow. While this event is free, the event coordinators would love it if.... Read More

East Arts Walk

The East Arts Walk is a showcase of the visual and performing arts of East High School students. On the walk, you’ll get to visit 10 locations along East Colfax as well as East High School. Event flyer: http://www.walkdenver.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/5-2016-Arts-Walk-poster-with-sites.jpg

Science Lounge: Still Life

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Does perfect preservation of scientific specimens pique your passion? Try out your taxidermy technique at this artful affair of stuffed scenes and curated collections. Discover how our dioramas were made, hear harrowing stories from collecting trips, then build your own diorama and imbibe a creative cocktail at the bar. Throughout the night: Chill to the.... Read More

F*ckUp Nights Denver: Volume 2

Globe Hall 4485 Logan St., Denver, United States

Failing happens to everyone. Success is never final, failure is never fatal. 7 minutes, 10 images, 1 failure. Join us as we celebrate failure with Denver's most transparent people in business and beyond. James and Sarah Howat // Owners, Former Future Brewing Company Keith Roberts // President, Zenman Denver Gina Cannon // Bad PR Betch, GKC PR.... Read More

This Old Home: Researching the History of Houses and Other Buildings in Colorado

History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

Interested in learning the history of your house or business? Whether it's a mansion or a modest dwelling, History Colorado's collections hold clues about buildings - and the people associated with them. Learn how to successfully research your property with Erika Schmelzer from the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and Library Director Laura Ruttum.... Read More

Bluebook Live at Leon

Leon Gallery 1112 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Join the cool kids at Leon for some beautiful sounds and lounge-y vibes from Bluebook. This show is a special performance in honor of Jaimie Gershen and Douglas Spencer's exhibition "The Shadow Knows". Doors at 8pm | Free event More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1733031950312577/ About Bluebook: Bluebook is Julie Davis’ haunting analog-electro project, offering new songs and old, from.... Read More