Fantastic Voyage, Stop 2: Venice

Ross-University Hills Library 4310 E. Amherst Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Fantastic Voyage: A Year-Long Tour of the World at Ross-University Hills Branch Library. In 2016, journey around the world from the comfort of the library! Join DPL as Active Minds whisks you away to a different location on the third Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. Get your “passport” stamped at as many Fantastic Voyage events.... Read More

Welcome to the Speakeasy: A Look Back at Prohibition

Molly Brown House 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, United States

Meet up with other young professionals and enjoy a risqué look at life in the era of the unsinkable and outspoken Margaret “Molly” Brown. Exploring topics too taboo to talk about in the daylight, this bi-monthly speakeasy features signature cocktails and salacious vignettes perfect for history geeks and gossipmongers alike. For ages 21-45, must be 21+.... Read More

Science Lounge: Chocolate – SOLD OUT

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

This event is sold out. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Science has never tasted so sweet! Indulge in mouth-watering demonstrations, tastings, and tongue teasers. Trace the history of the world’s favorite sweet in Chocolate: The Exhibition, test your own taste buds, practice palate drills to challenge your mouth.... Read More

Art Lecture: Realisms

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

A lecture by Dean Sobel, Director of the Clyfford Still MuseumAs the exhibition Wyeth: Andrew and Jamie in the Studiodemonstrates, various forms of innovative representational art thrived during this same period and, since the 1960s, have risen to make “realism” a dominant force in recent art. This slide-illustrated discussion presented by Dean Sobel, director of the.... Read More

A Midcentury Icon: 50 Years of the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory

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

Enjoy 60s-themed appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages, tours of the conservatory, a panel discussion and more. The Gardens’ Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory was completed in 1966. The building has been a midcentury architectural landmark for 50 years. Designed by architects Victor Hornbein and Ed White, the 11,500 square foot building took two years to build and.... Read More

Winter Opening Celebration at MCA

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

This winter, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) welcomes to its galleries four artists: Brian Bress, Lanny DeVuono, Laura Shill, and Arne Svenson. Solo presentations of each artist’s work open at the museum with a celebration on February 19, 2016, and run through late spring. A survey of Bress’s work includes video, sculpture,.... Read More

Smash Hits!

More than just music, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra combines high quality music concerts with fun activities before and after the performance to create a one-of-a-kind musical evening experience. Tickets are $10 – $20, and kids 12 and under are free. Tickets available soon. Venue: TBA The Music: Three popular symphonic masterpieces! Pianist Steven Lin, praised for his “sparkling.... Read More

Artist Demo: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer

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

Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free. All demos take place 12p – 3p. More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change): February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer February 27–28: Nathan.... Read More

How the West Was Sung

Molly Brown House 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, United States

Together with the Central City Opera, the Molly Brown House Museum presents the 3rd annual How the West Was Sung, a toe-tapping day bringing western history alive. Paired with a tour of the Museum, it is a musical journey performed by the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Tickets: $18 -.... Read More

How the West Was Sung – 1p

Molly Brown House 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, United States

Together with the Central City Opera, the Molly Brown House Museum presents the 3rd annual How the West Was Sung, a toe-tapping day bringing western history alive. Paired with a tour of the Museum, it is a musical journey performed by the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Tickets: $18 -.... Read More