Northwest Denver: Altruism to Amusement

History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

For most of its history, thanks to its geography, northwest Denver has felt like a world apart from the rest of the city. Separated by railroad tracks and the South Platte River, and with much of its land elevated above downtown Denver, the northwest side attracted those who wanted to leave behind the dirt and.... Read More

Lunchtime Listening: Altius Quartet

1801 California Lobby 1801 California St., Denver, CO, United States

For the third year, Arts Brookfield partners with Friends of Chamber Music to bring world-class chamber music to the downtown Denver community. Pack your lunch and visit 1801 California every Tuesday in April for Lunchtime Listening: Friends of Chamber Music at 1801 California.  PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE | TUESDAYS April 4         Yuanmiao Li and Quanshuai Li, violin.... Read More

Pitch Lab: Strategic Storytelling for Startups

The Commons on Champa 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, United States

Telling a great story is more than showcasing your product, market opportunity or expertise. Great stories, the ones that lead to action, are constructed in a way that brings together the human need to ‘fight or flight’, with an actionable solution. In this Pitch Lab workshop, we'll discuss common mistakes startups make when telling stories.... Read More

#adulting: How to Boil Water – and other basic skills!

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

If the thought of cooking makes you freak out, don't worry DPL has got you covered. To get you started in the kitchen, local Chef Monica Kadillak will cover some of the basic cooking skills you need in your "adult" life. This class will also cover how to set up a simple pantry and the best tools.... Read More

Henna for Adults

Green Valley Ranch Library 4856 N. Andes Ct., Denver, CO, United States

Have you ever wanted to try henna? Join us and learn about the history and traditions of henna. Each person will walk away with henna of their own to try at home and a beautiful henna design. More info: Adult Henna

Indigenous Film

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

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to partner with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission to present Indigenous Film, a monthly indigenous film series. Films will be screened at the Museum’s Phipps IMAX Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m., films begin at 6:30 p.m. Please.... Read More

Basquiat Weekend

It's a whole weekend of Basquiat! Deepen your understanding of the Basquiat Before Basquiat exhibition at MCA Denver by joining MCA, Clyfford Still Museum and Denver Film Society for a weekend of Jean-Michel Basquiat. From the screening of Julian Schnabel's Basquiat film, roundtable panel discussions, and a full day of films, this three-day festival will give you profound insight into.... Read More

Storm Warning Symposium: On Balance / Art, Science and Politics in the 21st Century

Vicki Myhren Gallery 2121 E. Asbury Ave, Denver, CO, United States

How do artists contribute to environmental policy? Join a discussion at the University of Denver on climate change, sustainability, and the hidden cost of our consumer culture.   Free and open to the public Schedule: 11:00 Coffee and welcoming remarks from gallery director Dan Jacobs 11:30 Gregory Heming lecture: The Storm Cloud of the Twenty-First Century: Lecture I.... Read More

Pie, Pie, and Pie Charts

McNichols Building in Civic Center Park 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Come enjoy slices of pizza, yummy pies á la mode, and learn all about where your tax dollars go and what kind of say you have in the process. Carol Hedges from the Colorado Fiscal Institutewill teach us all about Federal, State, and Local funding relationships. T.A. Taylor-Hunt from Coloradans for Financial Reform will explain current legislative efforts at curbing.... Read More

Active Minds: The National Parks

Ross-Broadway Library 33 E. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the national park system includes over 400 units (58 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national.... Read More