Active Minds: Chocolate

Virginia Village Branch Library 1500 S. Dahlia Street, Denver, CO, United States

The story of chocolate is a "rich" tale indeed. It involves aristocracy and slavery, innovation and coincidence. Pivotal roles were played by both Christopher Columbus and Hernando Cortéz. Join Active Minds as we describe how extremely bitter cacao beans are transformed into one of the world's most sought after flavors and tell chocolate stories such.... Read More

Pronto Plate Lithography with FlatIron Press

Center for Visual Art 965 Santa Fe, Denver, CO, United States

Galleries open late for exhibition viewing and hands-on artmaking. Special First Friday guests Chris Blume – an exhibiting artist – and Sam Cikauskas, both of Boulder’s FlatIron Press, will demonstrate pronto plate lithography and offer visitors the opportunity to try their hands at this printmaking technique. More info: http://www.msudenver.edu/cva/events/

Event Series B-Side Music Fridays

B-Side Music Fridays

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

One of our favorite summertime music series! B-Side Friday is MCA Denver's summer rooftop music series, presenting the best up and coming colorado bands and side projects of well-known Denver bands and musicians. The 2017 lineup: Levi Dal Nodar & Shady Elders (6/2); Me Me Monster & the Firstimers (6/9); Venbus Cruz & Big Wheel.... Read More

Fresh Jazz and Crisp Vinyl Series with Mikey Smith Trio

Dikeou Collection 1615 California St, Denver, CO, United States

The Dikeou Collection presents the twentieth installment of the Fresh Jazz and Crisp Vinyl Series on Friday, June 2, with a special live performance by the Mikey Smith Trio. A special guest DJ will open and close the event with a set composed of albums from the Dikeou Collection's vinyl archive. This event is free.... Read More

Viking Bash

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

Revel, imbibe, bust myths, see replica ships, and explore a Viking camp with the local Fjellborg Viking Reenactor Society, including wild steel weapon combat! Travel to distant lands and times in the temporary exhibition, Vikings: Beyond the Legend. Costumes are encouraged! Please register for a timed ticket to the exhibition between 7:10 and 8:30 p.m. Ticket.... Read More

Event Series The Crud

The Crud

Buntport Theater 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, United States

An absurd fairy tale about both the crud on your floor and the crud in your head. The Crud follows the repetitive days of Dear Deer, Barely Bear, and Broken Baby Doll Detective as they try to navigate their boredom. Nothing is important and everything is of the utmost importance. They pass their time reciting.... Read More

Event Series Flick Friday at Little Man

Flick Friday at Little Man

Little Man Ice Cream 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, United States

Alamo Cinema Drafthouse and Little Man proudly present Flick Fridays. Gather at the giant milk can every Friday through the end of September for some free fun at dusk…. family-friendly flicks, sing-alongs and cinema classics…double features will play on the first & final Friday every month. Bring your blanket and enjoy some popcorn & cotton candy.... 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

Event Series Penny Saturday at MCA

Penny Saturday at MCA

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

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