Denver Rocks! Let's do cool things!
On the first Saturday of each month, Colorado residents can visit the Museum of Contemporary Art for only 1 cent! Go see some beautiful and thought-provoking contemporary art and then enjoy a beverage (coffee, sodas, beer, wine and cocktails) at the MCA's spectacular rooftop cafe. The rooftop features indoor and outdoor spaces with lovely views of downtown..... Read More
What does it take to leave Earth? Come learn about the concepts of defeating Earth’s gravity and launching into Space as presented by former Lockheed Martin engineer, Mr. Stephen Kelly at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. This talk will begin with the scientists and innovators who contributed to the technical abilities required for space flight,.... Read More
Denver's monthly fill of vintage Northern Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Popcorn, Funk, and rarities from the late '50s to the early '70s. DJs Tyler Jacobson, Dogboy, Steve Cervantes, and Jason Heller spin vinyl 45's all night long. Join the Mile High Soul Club every first Saturday at Syntax (554 S. Broadway). Doors at 8 PM •.... Read More
A comedy series for all pirates and their parents- bringing you new high seas hijinks each Second Saturday Oct.-May! Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage. Two show times: 1p - 2p and 3p - 4p More info and tickets: http://buntport.com/2016/08/siren-song/
History Colorado hosts graduate students from the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning as they reveal how the urban fabric of Denver’s booming River North (RiNo) district has evolved from its 19th century industrial roots to a 21st century mixed-use arts district. The students will share the environmental, cultural and economic forces.... Read More
Ignite!Nite pairs interesting ideas with interesting people in a new after-hours experience. Bring a friend and join us for a unique exploration of History Colorado’s stories including our newest exhibition, Backstory. Unlock your inner history geek with a blend of live music, theater performances, conversation, artist and cooking demonstrations, DIY crafts and exhibition tours. Toss in a cash.... Read More
Different than calligraphy or penmanship, lettering is the art of drawing letterforms to illustrate a quote, word or concept. In this class you will learn the basics of layout, explore various letter styles and techniques and walk away with your own hand-lettered quote—a perfect gift for Mother’s Day! Ideal for adults. More info: Basic Hand Lettering.... Read More
Follow the footsteps of early Viking explorers and settlers from the comfort of a Gates Planetarium seat. We often think the Vikings misnamed Greenland and Iceland, but did they? Discover how changes in geology and climate influenced the destiny of these early voyagers with Museum geologist Bob Raynolds and curator of space scientist Ka Chun.... Read More
Bee cool and come make seed bombs with us. In this down and dirty DIY project, we'll learn all about how spreading bee friendly seeds and plants helps bees thrive. We'll mix up seeds, compost, and clay to form simple balls. Then just toss (with permission), water, and grow! More info: Seed Bombs for Mother's Day.... Read More
From the bland diets of Europeans in the early 16th century to the myriad of culinary flavors available today, spices have had a huge impact in the world. Join Active Minds as we trace the rise of spices from colonialism and the spice trade to the hundreds of varieties that are commonly stocked in nearby.... Read More
