#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

Active Minds: Oil

Sam Gary Library 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, United States

Over the past couple years the price of oil has gone from over $100 per barrel to, at times, less than $30 per barrel. This has had profound effects all over the world. Join Active Minds as we explore the causes and consequences (positive and negative) of this dynamic. We will cover the role of.... Read More

Creative Mornings: Dr. Carly Howett

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 1600 Pierce St., Denver, CO, United States

So much of our universe has been or continues to be beyond our ability to easily study or comprehend. As a senior research scientist on the New Horizons team, Dr. Carly Howett studies the planet beyond all others in our solar system: Pluto. The images returned by the New Horizons satellite revolutionized our understanding of.... Read More

Event Series SCFD Free Day: Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free Day: Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 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 Four Mile Historic Park! About Four Mile Historic Park: http://www.fourmilepark.org About SCFD: Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to.... Read More