European Book Club – So You Don’t Get Lost in the Neighborhood

Alliance Française 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO, United States

A book club with a European twist! Join the Alliance Française for a monthly book club in English. Learn more about this month's book title and see the other titles in the series: http://www.afdenver.org/event/european-book-club-so-you-dont-get-lost-in-the-neighborhood/

Buddhism in Film: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Sie FilmCenter 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO

This four-week series from the Denver Film Society investigates Buddhism in film. The series will look at two Korean films that explicitly, and beautifully, visually portray monastic Buddhism in Asia today, and two films set in America which seem to carry significant Buddhist themes and references in surprising ways. Viewers are invited to consider the films as related pairs.... Read More

Anchor Institutions and Community Wealth Building

CU School of Public Affairs: Anchor Institutions and Community Wealth Building In the economic development context, “Eds and Meds” are also referred to as “anchor institutions.” The term “anchors” suggests that these institutions are weighty and important, and will remain in Denver for the very long-term — unlike some corporations and businesses, whose physical location.... Read More

Target Tuesday Nights at the Children’s Museum

Children's Museum of Denver 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO, United States

Through Target's generous sponsorship of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month from 4p - 8p. About the Children's Museum: http://mychildsmuseum.org/events/EventDetail/target-tuesday-nights  

View from the Top: A Saudi Mountain Climbers Guide to Success

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St., Denver, CO, United States

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Reception 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Presentation & Q+A   About Raha Moharrak Raha is a Saudi mountain climber who has summited eight peaks around the globe. A graphic designer by training, Raha first became interested in climbing in 2011, when she decided to summit Mount Kiliminjaro. In 2013 she became the first.... Read More

Off the Clock: Cajun Carnival

Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, United States

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Revel in the lush warmth and beauty of Marnie’s Pavilion and the Orangery, enjoy live music and hands-on activities in the Boettcher Memorial Center, and savor specialty dinners and drinks from Offshoots Café and our cash bar. Highlights of the evening include live music by Fat City Mardi Gras Band.... Read More

Event Series SCFD Free Day: Denver Art Museum

SCFD Free Day: Denver Art Museum

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

Thanks to the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the citizens who support it, residents of the SCFD district can enjoy free admission at the Denver Art Museum every first Saturday of the month! About the Denver Art Museum: http://denverartmuseum.org About SCFD: Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of.... Read More

SCFD Free Day: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys 1880 Gaylord St., Denver, CO, United States

On the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys hosts a Community Day.  On these days admission fees are waived.  Instead, we ask that visitors just make a donation if they are able.  Our suggested donation is $1 per person.  Community Days are made possible by the citizens who.... Read More

RedLine’s Make/Shift Monday: (de)composition

Redline 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, United States

Join RedLine Contemporary Art Center & Toxoplasma Arts LLC for an innovative, immersive salon performance. (de)composition seeks to deconstruct the idea of a musical "concert" with a participatory event that involves music, poetry, improvisation, and dance. The distinctions between composer, performer, and audience member will be dissolved. The performance will take place at RedLine and is.... Read More

Hollywood Made in China – What are the Stakes?

Dr. Aynne Kokas is an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Virginia. Kokas’ research broadly examines Sino-US media and technology relations. Her book,Hollywood Made in China (University of California Press, 2017) argues that Chinese investment and regulations have fundamentally altered the landscape of the US commercial media industry, most prominently in the case of.... Read More