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The Southwest ice skating rink at Skyline Plaza is free to the public and skate rentals are only $2! Perhaps take a lunch break and skate or enjoy a romantic skate under the strings of lights at night. In addition to the free skating, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, face painting, holiday movies, broomball, a photobooth and.... Read More
The Denver Art Museum presents a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the art of Andrew Wyeth and his son Jamie. Wyeth: Andrew and Jamie in the Studio is organized by the Denver Art Museum and will feature more than 100 works created in a variety of media, including pen and ink, graphite, charcoal, watercolor, dry brush, tempera, oil, and.... Read More
Hooray! It's an SCFD Free Day! All the Free Days at Denver Zoo take place during the colder months (Jan, Feb and Nov) so don't wait for a warm sunny day to take advantage of the chance to see the zoo for free. Bundle up, bring your coffee and go! What is SCFD? Since 1989, Scientific.... Read More
Plunge deeper than ever before into a breathtaking world of tiny creatures that have a huge impact on our planet during this special screening of Secret Ocean 3D and a live broadcast with Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of pioneer ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau. The hidden beauty of our oceans blossoms before your eyes as you encounter some of.... Read More
Before Star Wars was a cultural phenomenon, it was just a dream in the mind of George Lucas. Drawing from such diverse sources as samurai sagas, Westerns and sci-fi serials, the legendary auteur fashioned a modern-day myth that changed Hollywood forever. Co-presented by Denver Film Society and filmmaker Alexandre Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas, 33rd Denver.... Read More
Leave the winter blues behind and virtually travel with geologist Bob Raynolds and space scientist Ka Chun Yu to special islands around the world. Using immersive satellite imagery, wander the path of Thor Heyerdahl’s voyage on the Kon-Tiki, explore Charles Darwin’s concept of atolls, and sense the geopolitical importance of the Spratly Islands. Consider island.... Read More
Join Cherry Creek North to kick-off their month-long series, I Heart Fridays, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Factory Design Labs (158 Fillmore 4th floor) for a cook-off between Cherry Creek North restaurants. Free to attend! More info: http://cherrycreeknorth.com/events/info/services-i-heart-fridays-in-cherry-creek-north
This opening reception is free and open to the public. Artists: Gonzo, Caroline Pooler, Risa Murray, Rose Henderson, Carrol Reeves, Raverro Stinnett, Roosheika Seward, Sharon Morrison, Charles Tunstall, Barbara Johnson. (R)evolver provides a platform for Reach artists to present their own views regarding revolution and evolution as forces of change in society, culture and politics..... Read More
Warm up the winter with food, music, botany and drinks with Denver Botanic Gardens' new event series, Off the Clock. Learn the truths and myths of botanical aphrodisiacs at Off the Clock: Plants of Passion. Revel in the lush warmth and beauty of Marnie’s Pavilion and the Orangery, enjoy live music and hands-on activities in the.... Read More
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 6–7: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena.... Read More
The museum will be open to the public from 10:00am-4:00pm, and activities will be available from 10:00am-2:00pm. Visitors of all ages are welcome to visit the museum free of charge and experience the historic Old Station Number 1, built in 1909 in the heart of Denver. Activities will include the Denver Fire Department's Fire Safety.... Read More
Join the Tattered Cover Book Store, UCD’s College of Arts & Media, KUNC 91.5, and the Sie FilmCenter (in the Lowenstein CulturePlex, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue) for an exploration of the world of classic movies, hosted by film critic Howie Movshovitz. All programs begin at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $1.00, and.... Read More
Music was part of Still’s life from an early age. Still played piano and memorized works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Schubert. His record collection, which is part of the Museum’s archives, includes an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, traditional gospel, blues, and folk. This winter, the Clyfford Still Museum is partnering with the Friends of Chamber.... Read More
Hear the latest from the Red Planet from Bruce Jakosky, the principal investigator for the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission. MAVEN has been orbiting Mars for 18 months and has already uncovered some very intriguing truths about our neighboring planet. Tickets: $8 member, $10 nonmember More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/the-news-from-mars/
Celebrate Darwin’s birthday by spending an afternoon with the affable young Charles Darwin. Enactor Brian “Fox” Ellis is back by popular demand to bring Darwin to life. Hear humorous tales of Darwin’s training as a naturalist, his insights into South American geology, his discovery of strange creatures on the Galápagos archipelago, and most important, the.... Read More
Join the Art Students League of Denver, Clyfford Still Museum, and RedLine for a special collaborative series of professional-development lectures designed to help artists enhance their business practices. Topics include how to write an artist statement; PR 101 for artists; project budgets; client contracts; grants; requests for proposals (RFPs); how to price your artwork; and.... Read More
For the last two decades, the Denver Jewish Film Festival has brought the best in Jewish cinema from around the world to Denver. This year's selection of 27 films exploring the Jewish experience include dramas, comedies, documentaries and even a thriller. In addition to film screenings, audiences will be able to hear from directors Oren Jacoby (My.... Read More
Celebrate Darwin’s birthday by spending an afternoon with the affable young Charles Darwin. Enactor Brian “Fox” Ellis is back by popular demand to bring Darwin to life. Hear humorous tales of Darwin’s training as a naturalist, his insights into South American geology, his discovery of strange creatures on the Galápagos archipelago, and most important, the.... Read More
Sounds deliciously interesting to us! Chocolate: The Exhibition opens at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on FRI 2/12 and is included with museum admission. The exhibit will run through Sunday, May 8th. More info: http://www.dmns.org/chocolate-the-exhibition/ EXHIBITION FEATURES (From the DMNS Website): TROPICAL RAINFOREST Enter a lush tropical rainforest and see a replica of a.... Read More
Creative Mornings = Free coffee and light breakfast + inspiring speaker. Each month, Creative Morning talks take place in more than 150 cities around the world and bring together creatives, designers, museum workers and engaged cool people of all varieties to mix and mingle and enjoy a thought provoking lecture. Learn more and register starting.... Read More
Forget about dinner and a movie. Grab your special someone and join one of the Clyfford Still Museum's expert gallery guides for an entertaining date over Valentine's Day weekend. Engage your mind, body, and spirit in this activity-based experience designed to be a creative departure from standard museum tours. Event Dates: Friday, February 12, 6:30 p.m..... Read More
Whether you're celebrating Valentine's or Singles Awareness Day, Denver Center's Cult Following theater company invites you to get your deep, embarrassing and awkward secrets off your chest. Host Chris Parente of "Colorado's 'Everyday' Show" will walk the audience down memory lane through their collective mishaps in the world of romance. See your sordid stories reimagined by actors.... Read More
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
Perhaps you’ve seen ballet, but have you ever seen a rock ballet? Wonderbound‘s upcoming performance, “Rock Ballets,” combines inspired, original choreography with the music of Queen and David Bowie as performed live by Chimney Choir and Ian Cooke Band. This is not your usual holiday trip to see “The Nutcracker!” Prepare to be amazed. Garrett Ammon’s celebrated.... Read More
Celebrating Chinese New Year at the Far East Center is always fun, festive and fascinating! Enjoy cultural performances, shop for traditional decorations and feel the spirit of Chinese New Year without even leaving the city limits! New Years Lion Dance Schedule: Feb 13th (9am - 5pm) New Years Celebration 10:00am - 4:00pm - Ice Carving by.... Read More
Love is in the air! Stop the History Colorado Center and explore a special presentation of romantic items from their archives, including valentines, marriage proposals, and love letters. This exhibition is included with museum admission. After admiring these historic items, we suggest heading to the 2nd floor where you can try on a replica of.... Read More
The Denver Public Library's Anti-Valentine's Day Parties are legendary. From zombie love stories to a Xanadu disco inferno. This year, they are serving love reality with a screening of Muriel’s Wedding. And to sweeten the day, they’re rounding up happy couples who would like to get married at this event! Come and witnesses the fun at this special.... Read More
Forget about dinner and a movie. Grab your special someone and join one of the Clyfford Still Museum's expert gallery guides for an entertaining date over Valentine's Day weekend. Engage your mind, body, and spirit in this activity-based experience designed to be a creative departure from standard museum tours. Event Dates: Friday, February 12, 6:30 p.m..... Read More
Hooray! It's a Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens thanks to the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and all the citizens who support it. Go see the Orchid Showcase and wander the Conservatory! More about SCFD Free Days: http://scfd.org More about the Denver Botanic Gardens: http://www.botanicgardens.org
Don't miss the chance to see hundreds of beautiful orchids on display at the Denver Botanic Gardens! This exhibition is included with admission. Gardens hours: 9a - 5p daily More info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/exhibits/orchid-showcase
Did you know? Denver has 10 international sister cities, one of which is Chennai, India. Join Denver Sister Cities International for an Indian movie and explore Indian culture. This event is open to all! About the Film: A stranger from another planet, stranded in India, asks questions no one has thought to ask before. Known only.... Read More
The Great Debate pits teams of non-experts head-to-head, toe-to-toe, and often dumb-and-dumber in lively debates of the inconsequential. Mundane topics are brought to life by ordinary, but opinionated folks. You're bound to be a flip-flopper after listening to compelling arguments on things that never mattered! Box office opens at 7:30, the feud starts at 8:00. $6-$8,.... Read More
One Painting at a Time is a signature program from the Clyfford Still Museum that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single painting. This season, join the museum for explorations lead by conservation and collections staff, experts on the life and work of Clyfford Still. On February 17,.... Read More
Learning French or just love French culture? Then the J'Adore Ciné Club series is for you. There's no formal membership required, just buy your ticket to the movie and come! About the Film: A nuclear power plant serves as the setting for a forbidden romance as volatile as the facility itself in the intense, brilliantly acted.... Read More
"We curate the storytellers, but we don't know what stories they will tell; we don't make people rehearse. It's very raw and simple, and that's the part that I think makes it beautiful and very human," says Erin Rollman, co-host of The Narrators, a monthly story hour. Rollman and fellow host Ron Doyle create loose themes.... Read More
Hooray! It's an SCFD Free Day! All the Free Days at Denver Zoo take place during the colder months (Jan, Feb and Nov) so don't wait for a warm sunny day to take advantage of the chance to see the zoo for free. Bundle up, bring your coffee and go! What is SCFD? Since 1989, Scientific.... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Get swept away by a wide range of classical works performed by amateur musicians from the Colorado Chamber Music Society. Performances will take place the third Saturday of the month, September through May. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Free event. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/chamber-music-concert-4
After selling out the first showing of this film during the Star War Origins of the Force film series, Denver Film decided to add an encore showing. Grab your ticket! Co-presented by Alexandre Phillpe (The People vs. George Lucas) as a part of our Star Wars: Origins of the Force film series. About the Film: This.... Read More
Join Jeffrey Keith to explore artist Clyfford Still’s use of color. Guided by featured quotes from Still—and questions posed by Learning to See Color, a survey exhibition currently on view at the University of Denver (DU) Vicki Myhren Gallery through March 6—the Clyfford Still Museum installation invites visitors to think about color in new ways. If.... Read More
10-Course Banquet, Lion Dance, Silent Auction & Prizes! Come Celebrate the Year of the Monkey! Banquet Menu: Selected Dim Sum Items Seafood Tofu Soup Peking Duck Mushrooms with Vegetable Seafood Birds Nest Shrimp with Walnuts Black Pepper Filet Mignon Peking Style Pork Chop with broccoli Empress Fried Crispy Chicken House Special Fried Rice 4:30 pm: Cash.... Read More
Keep a Light in Your Window highlights the life of Daddy Bruce Randolph, a social entrepreneur with a heart of gold. At the age of 63, he started a restaurant in Denver and began giving away food to those who were less fortunate. Even though Daddy Bruce died broke, he accomplished a lot in his life..... Read More
The BookBar invites any and all to come out and mingle over the book The Revenant by Michael Punke while enjoying a FREE DRINK! BookSocial is meant to be a gathering of individuals who have all read the same book--a relaxed social event for the neighborhood and readers throughout the city. No facilitators, no guided discussions, just.... Read More
Free Screening! Monday, February 22, 7:00pm. With co-director Bryan Carberry in-person Recovering addict and amputee John Wood finds himself in a stranger-than-fiction battle to reclaim his mummified leg from Southern entrepreneur Shannon Whisnant, who found it in a grill he bought at an auction and believes it therefore to be his rightful property. USA, 2015, 82 Minute Running.... Read More
Free Screening! Tuesday February 23rd, 7:00pm. Director Ilinca Calugareanu in-person. In 1980s Romania, thousands of Western films smashed through the Iron Curtain opening a window into the free world for those who dared to look. A black-market VHS racketeer and a courageous female translator brought the magic of film to the people and sparked a.... Read More
Join the Sundance Institute, Clyfford Still Museum and Denver Film Society to cap off the 2016 Denver edition of the Sundance Film Forward Program with a panel discussion featuring visiting filmmakers Bryan Carberry, director of Finders Keepers, and Ilinca Calugareanu, director of Chuck Norris vs. Communism. The panel focuses on both of the filmmakers’ work and process, as.... Read More
Go "behind the stories" in space science using the best images and animation available to help understand new developments. Seating is limited to first come, first served. Please use the evening entrance on the west side of the Museum. 60 Minutes in Space is a FREE monthly event at the museum. More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/60-minutes-in-space-february-24/
ANDERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE SERIES: A CONVERSATION WITH DANNY SINGER Canadian photographer Danny Singer roams the North American prairie from Alberta and Saskatchewan south to the plains of Texas, making pictures in the small towns most travelers overlook in their rush to get from one place to the next. The result is a series of what.... Read More
In conjunction with an exhibition at the University of Denver's Vicki Myhren Gallery called "Learning to See Color," explore the musical aspects of color. The Colorado Symphony will be joined by DU students Bailey Dunning and Travis Powell, who are pursuing degrees in the Emergent Digital Practices Program of the School of Art. They will.... Read More
DYK? The Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission every Friday from 5p-8p and ALL DAY on the last Friday of the month! Go check out the stunning modern art and beautiful building. More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org
Does color exist, or is it just a perception? In conjunction with the exhibition Learning to See Color at the Vicki Myhren Gallery at University of Denver (January 14 through March 6, 2016), Clyfford Still Museum and DU are pleased to present a half-day symposium exploring this question and related themes. In a panel moderated by Clyfford Still Museum.... Read More
The Stompin’ Ground Games, a monthly series brought to you by Warm Cookie of the Revolution, comes to central Denver’s neighborhoods of Uptown, Capitol Hill, Congress Park, Cheesman, and West Colfax! There are layers and layers of deep history on Capitol Hill. Since World War II, this part of Denver has been home to a.... Read More
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 27–28: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma –.... Read More
Boxwood Bill, the wizard of Boxwood Pinball, will show kids and their families the secrets behind his crazy contraptions. Play Pinball and get inspired to create your own games. Free event. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/invention-workshop-gaming-boxwood-pinball-0
Join special guest former astronaut Bruce McCandless for a post-screening Q&A on Saturday, February 27th at 7pm. Bruce was a member of the Apollo program and flew 2 shuttle mission, including one that launched the Hubble Space Telescope and made the world's first untethered "space walks" using the Manned Maneuvering Unit, which he helped design..... Read More
Tillandsia, better known as “air plants” are evergreen, flowering perennials that are fun and easy to keep. Craft an attractive and modern magnet plant holder and discuss proper care of these wonderful plants. Free class! More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/air-plants-1
Join the Denver Sister Cities International Akureyri committee to watch "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". This is a free event and open to all. There will be Icelandic snacks available for purchase! More info: http://denversistercities.org
FREE! Oscar® Viewing Party with Denver Film! Free and open to the public. Ballots will be available for a suggested $10 donation, prizes available. Drink specials all night long, including $25 bottles of wine and champagne. Doors open at 5pm. Seating is first come, first served. Red Carpet arrivals begin at 5pm and can be.... Read More
Panel discussion with Pulitzer Prize-Winning cartoonists Jim Borgman, Mike Keefe, and Signe Wilkinson with moderator Professor Arthur N. Gilbert. Topics of conversation will include technology, censorship, and involvement in the cartoonist field. Free event. RSVP: [email protected] More info: http://www.msudenver.edu/cva/
Everyone marvels over images from space, but have you ever wondered if the colors you see are true? For more than 20 years, Travis A. Rector, an astronomer at the University of Alaska at Anchorage, has created color astronomical images using some of the world’s largest telescopes, including Kitt Peak, Gemini Observatory, and Hubble. Rector.... Read More
Activism: Women + Hunger: Hunger Free Colorado’s project “Through My Lens” provides cameras to women to document their lives, using art as a means to illustrate the very real struggle of Coloradans who don’t have sufficient access to nutritious food. This project helps illustrate the struggles of the thousands of men and women who go.... Read More
CONVERSATION WITH CURATOR: AUDACIOUS: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS SPEAK OUT Join curator Becky Hart for a look at Audacious: Contemporary Artists Speak Out, a new installation that features the Denver Art Museum’s collection of contemporary art and signature loans from local collectors. Conversations with Curators feature lively discussion with different curators on the first Friday of the month..... Read More
UPDATE: SOLD OUT! Next Off the Clock event is April 1st, "Vintage Victorian" Celebrate the British Isles and the return of all things green at Off the Clock: Kilts and Clovers. Takes place in the lush Orangery, tropical Marnie’s Pavilion and Boettcher Memorial Center. Enjoy sounds of traditional Irish music Listen to tales of myth and.... Read More
Making the Mountain is a quarterly artist talk in partnership with Lighthouse Writers Workshop. It's about how and why art gets made in Colorado. Presenters across genres tell the story of how they came to love their medium, explain their process, and show their work. "Artist" is defined loosely. Anyone doing something with intention counts..... Read More
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): March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor March.... Read More
Come and be inspired by women in science! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science and CBS4 are excited to host a Girls and Science event on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Explore a variety of Science Clubhouses, where girls will meet women scientists and experience the many diverse opportunities a future in science, technology, engineering,.... Read More
Free First Saturdays are a great time to try out the Denver Art Museum! Celebrate creativity and Latin cultura at CelebrARTE on Free First Saturdays with bilingual activities for toda la familia. The Denver Art Museum offers free general admission on the first Saturday of the month, made possible by Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores and the citizens who support.... Read More
That's right, admission is only 1 penny on the first Saturday of the month at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Grab some pennies, call your pals and go see some art! More about MCA: http://mcadenver.org On View until July 3rd: Brian Bress: Make Your Own Friends surveys the last ten years of the artist’s practice, bringing together.... Read More
Join the Tattered Cover Book Store, UCD’s College of Arts & Media, KUNC 91.5, and the Sie FilmCenter (in the Lowenstein CulturePlex, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue) for an exploration of the world of classic movies, hosted by film critic Howie Movshovitz. All programs begin at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $1.00, and.... Read More
Every 1st Sunday of the month, DMMDT offers free admission thanks to the support of the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the citizens who support it. Go check out the tiny treasures housed in this museum if you have never been! More about the museum: http://dmmdt.org More about SCFD: http://scfd.org
No cover. Movie-themed cocktails for only $6 and complimentary snacks. More info: http://www.thesourcedenver.com/#events
