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The Battle of Glorieta Pass was a decisive Western victory for Union troops during the American Civil War. As we commemorate the 155th anniversary of the battle, join History Colorado for a unique program that combines history with the whys and hows of artifact conservation at the museum. An overview of the battle and its context.... Read More
Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum is among the most visited historic sites in the state of Colorado, and one of only a handful of sites nationally dedicated to the interpretation of a woman’s story. Open for more than 43 years, the Museum serves nearly 50,000 people every year, including 10,000 youth, successfully achieving its.... Read More
Set to the music of the brand new album by Denver’s Platnum selling Flobots, DIVISIONS promises to be Wonderbound’s most exciting new production this spring. Be one of the first to witness the revolution with a tiny taste of the full production. Hors d’oeuvres and libations will be proivided and a Q&A with the artists will close.... Read More
From the time the inventors of photography struggled to produce and preserve the earliest attempts at chemical imagery, photographers have used the medium to create their own truths. In the illustrated lecture, A Photographic Truth, Mark Osterman presents a humorous and informative look at how certain elements of photography are inherently untruthful and subject to manipulation. .... Read More
Damon McLeese, Executive Director, Access Gallery/VSA Colorado Join the Clyfford Still Museum for this signature program that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single work painting. More info and registration: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/one-painting-at-a-time-ph-334-1942/
Now in its 19th year, Su Teatro presents XicanIndie Film Fest XIX, established as the premier Latino Film Festival in the region offering the best in Latino World Cinema©. The XicanIndie Film Fest runs March 30-April 2, 2017. This year’s festival will feature films from Cuba, Texas, California, Latin America and Colorado. Highlights include: in.... Read More
Month of Photography Lecture Series For 2017’s Month of Photography Denver, The Denver Art Museum is pleased to present four Front Range photographers working across the diverse spectrum of the medium: March 3: Carol Golemboski March 17,: Andrew Beckham March 23: Gary Emrich March 30: Benjamin Rasmussen All talks start at 7:00 – 8:30 PM.... Read More
Bwabwa Tchombela will discuss his experience with the war in Congo and what it was like to come to Colorado as a young refugee. More info and tickets: http://www.afdenver.org/event/voices-of-refugees-from-congo-to-colorado-with-bwabwa-tchombela/
In appreciation of the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission on select days throughout the year. The Museum is free every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and free all day on the last Friday of every.... Read More
Final Friday of the Month | January–October | 6–10 pm Produced with local creatives, Untitled Final Fridays is the museum's monthly late night program featuring workshops, performances, and tours with a twist. Experience the museum in an entirely different way—every time. Untitled is included in regular museum admission. Members receive free admission to every Untitled event and all the.... Read More
Commissioned by the Denver chamber group Playground Ensemble, Notes from Clyfford Still is a new work by composer Nathan Hall. Using texts and quotes from Still’s personal notebooks and correspondence, Hall paints a musical portrait of the artist showing not only his passionate and fiercely independent personality but also his moments of uncertainty, introspection, and tenderness. As.... Read More
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
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
Denver's monthly fill of vintage Northern Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Popcorn, Funk, and rarities from the late '50s to the early '70s. DJs Tyler Jacobson, Dogboy, Steve Cervantes, and Jason Heller spin vinyl 45's all night long. Join the Mile High Soul Club every first Saturday at Syntax (554 S. Broadway). Doors at 8 PM •.... Read More
Sunday Showtune Sing-along is not just an opportunity to see a classic movie on the big screen in “Magnificent Technicolor and Glorious Cinemascope”, it’s a major audience participation event! This is a moment for Denver Film patrons to sing-along with other lovers of Hollywood musicals. Spend a Sunday afternoon with the Denver Film Society, sipping on.... Read More
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
In early April 1917, the United States intervened in World War I. As the government mobilized soldiers, supplies, and funds, it also enacted a propaganda program aimed at encouraging pro-war sentiments—and at stifling dissent (through vigilantism, if necessary). The ensuing government-induced hysteria led to widespread repression and reaction. Denver experienced its share of upheavals, and.... Read More
Don't miss it! Star Wars and the Power of Costume closes on SUN 4/9. Pro Tip: Buy your tickets online before you head to the museum. More info and tickets: https://tickets.denverartmuseum.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=1455
The Denver Film Society presents the Women+Film Festival, April 4-9, 2017. The Women+Film Festival is a six-day showcase of documentaries, narratives and short films celebrating the best in women centric programming. The Festival includes panel discussions, in-person guests and receptions while highlighting thought-provoking, inspirational stories of women from around the world. The festival features Opening.... Read More
For the third year, Arts Brookfield partners with Friends of Chamber Music to bring world-class chamber music to the downtown Denver community. Pack your lunch and visit 1801 California every Tuesday in April for Lunchtime Listening: Friends of Chamber Music at 1801 California. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE | TUESDAYS April 4 Yuanmiao Li and Quanshuai Li,.... Read More
Rachel Harper is a Chicago-based artist who was a residential artist at the Art Institute of Chicago, a Learning Fellow at Chicago Art Department, and grant recipient from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Rachel is the current Stockyard Institute Artist in Residence. Her research studio is a converted classroom in a Chicago public school where she.... Read More
The 2017 Women's March was a world-wide protest to reaffirm that women’s rights are human rights. American history is rife with women activists who have fought for the right to vote, the right for reproductive choice, for freedom from sexual harassment, for equal pay and other divisive issues. Join Hava Gordon, Director of Gender and.... Read More
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
Breakfast has been called the most important meal of the day but we’re of the mind that it’s also the most delicious. Eggs, bacon, biscuits, crepes, oatmeal, tacos, avocado toast congee, pho...the list of savory and sweet is multicultural and endless. Join Amanda M. Faison, the former food editor of 5280 Magazine, and local breakfast.... Read More
Join Greg MacGillivray, producer and director of some of the most successful giant screen documentaries, as he shares stories from his latest film, Dream Big 3D: Engineering Our World. This dynamic new IMAX experience takes you around the world to explore engineering marvels both large and small, ancient and modern. From the Great Wall of.... Read More
From the bland diets of Europeans in the early 16th century to the myriad of culinary flavors available today, spices have had a huge impact in the world. Join Active Minds as we trace the rise of spices from colonialism and the spice trade to the hundreds of varieties that are commonly stocked in nearby.... Read More
New this year: MCA Spring Breaks: A Vacation From Normal. This brand new series of epic events will bring you back to your days of MTV debauchery and give you an excuse to name drop Carmen Electra and Sisqo again. Bring on the frosted tips, jorts, and tequila-infused seediness because Spring Break is here. Brittany Wangsness,.... Read More
Aloha! Swap your ski jacket for a sun hat and enjoy a tropical paradise at Off the Clock: Palms & Pineapples. 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, the Mitchell Hall Sandwich.... Read More
Now in its 2nd year, DINK showcases the sequential arts: comic books, graphic novels, small press, zines, design, and alternative art forms, as part of a well-crafted, two-day, nationally-recognized exhibition and celebration of the independent spirit. DINK brings together the creative community of comics, art, tattoo art, urban street art, and fans to promote and highlight their.... Read More
A comedy series for all pirates and their parents- bringing you new high seas hijinks each Second Saturday Oct.-May! Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage. Two show times: 1p - 2p and 3p - 4p More info and tickets: http://buntport.com/2016/08/siren-song/
On June 23rd, 2016, British voters elected to exit the European Union, sending global stock markets sharply down and provoking global reactions running the gamut from horror to congratulations. Join Active Minds as we place this pivotal event in its historic context and explore where this high stakes path may lead, not only for the.... Read More
Come see some of the beautiful etched glass in the Byers-Evans House museum! As part of this glass etching project, the group will examine glass artifacts inside the house, and use patterns from the History Colorado collections for inspiration. Glass will be provided, but if you have a favorite item you’d like to enhance, please feel.... Read More
Buntport Theater, in partnership with Stories on Stage, presents Flash Fiction from around the world. More info and tickets: http://www.storiesonstage.org/store/p6/Very_Short_Stories%3A_International.html
This season, the Clyfford Still Museum is delighted to partner with Alamo Drafthouse to present films that relate to both the exhibitions on view at the Museum and the wider art world. At every screening, you’ll enjoy more than 30 beers on tap; a full selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails; and a multicourse menu.... Read More
Yay science! And yay free admission! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny.... Read More
For most of its history, thanks to its geography, northwest Denver has felt like a world apart from the rest of the city. Separated by railroad tracks and the South Platte River, and with much of its land elevated above downtown Denver, the northwest side attracted those who wanted to leave behind the dirt and.... Read More
For the third year, Arts Brookfield partners with Friends of Chamber Music to bring world-class chamber music to the downtown Denver community. Pack your lunch and visit 1801 California every Tuesday in April for Lunchtime Listening: Friends of Chamber Music at 1801 California. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE | TUESDAYS April 4 Yuanmiao Li and Quanshuai Li, violin.... Read More
Telling a great story is more than showcasing your product, market opportunity or expertise. Great stories, the ones that lead to action, are constructed in a way that brings together the human need to ‘fight or flight’, with an actionable solution. In this Pitch Lab workshop, we'll discuss common mistakes startups make when telling stories.... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoy a free live performance by Opera Colorado’s 2016-2017 Young Artists (this is Opera Colorado's artist in residence program; don't let the name fool you, these are highly trained and very talented adult performers!). Performance takes place in the Kaiser Permanente Grand Court, and will feature a program of greatest hits from opera and musical.... Read More
Eric Hughes is the great grandson of Booker T. Washington, and his presentation on Dr. Washington's life provides a unique perspective on this outstanding American leader. Using family photographs and other illustrations, Eric will connect us to Booker T. Washington and his important contributions to our nation in a way that few individuals can. More.... Read More
Get swept away by a wide range of classical works performed by amateur musicians from the Colorado Chamber Music Society. More info: Chamber Music Concert
Doors Open Denver Insider Tours are very popular and tickets often sell out–each ticket is $10 and pre-registration is required. Insider Tour tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 17 for non-members. See the tours and start making your plans for a great Doors Open Denver weekend: http://doorsopendenver.com/sites-tours/insider-tours/
For the third year, Arts Brookfield partners with Friends of Chamber Music to bring world-class chamber music to the downtown Denver community. Pack your lunch and visit 1801 California every Tuesday in April for Lunchtime Listening: Friends of Chamber Music at 1801 California. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE | TUESDAYS April 4 Yuanmiao Li and Quanshuai Li, violin.... Read More
Colorado's banjo renaissance man, Jake Schepps, has made a name for himself as an adroit instrumentalist with an intrepid, imaginative vision for contemporary string-band music. His nimble touch and deep sensitivity to the five-string banjo’s idiomatic qualities are rooted in traditional and progressive bluegrass styles, yet his insatiable curiosity and open spirit have brought him.... Read More
Dr. Kevin Trenberth, Senior Scientist from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, will explore the role of El Niño, climate change and other influences on the weather and climate, and their role in recent costly extremes of weather in the United States and around the world. Unusual weather extremes such as record breaking temperatures, drought.... Read More
Enjoy beautiful and lively music played by cellos and violins from the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra as they play pieces by Dvorak, Shostakovich, and Telemann. More info: Voice of the Wood Chamber Players
Sophie’s Misfortunes is an adaptation of the popular children’s novel by Comtesse de Ségur, published in 1858. Set in the 19th Century, the film follows the adventures of Sophie, a mischievous, endearing little girl who has a wild imagination. From her castle, young Sophie can't resist the temptation of the forbidden and what she loves most.... Read More
Back for its sixth year, Czech That Film returns to Denver in April with five new films including Tiger Theory/Teorie tygra. Also on the list this year is the new film by Jan Hrebejk, The Teacher/Ucitelka, and the Czech answer to The Babadook…Noonday Witch/Polednice. Organized by: Czech Center, Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, SVU-LA,.... Read More
What was known as the Soviet Union dissolved twenty-five years ago this December. Explore the history of the Soviet Union as well as the causes of its failure. In addition, we will discuss the continued relevance of the Russian Federation, the influence of Vladimir Putin and ongoing challenges to democracy in the region. More info: Active.... Read More
With special guests Warm Cookies of the Revolution Heighten your knowledge of cannabis, the most famous of plants. Find out about its genetic diversity and its connection to one of our favorite beverages—beer! While there won’t be any of this botanical wonder at the event, you will consume plenty of mind-expanding knowledge. Be cool, please: the.... Read More
Ticket price includes a pre-reception. Reception in Henderson's Lounge beginning at 6pm A huge box-office hit in its homeland, veteran journalist-cum-filmmaker Radek Bajgar’s poignant debut feature is a tragicomic road movie concerning Jan (legendary Czech actor Jirí Bartoška), an ageing veterinary surgeon who believes himself a henpecked shadow of his former, untamed self. Eventually he.... Read More
The MCA hosts its final episode of the MCA Spring Breaks series with MCA Unplugged, featuring Chella & The Charm. This local Denver Americana/Alt-Country/Folk band likes trains, whiskey, broken hearts, PBR Tallboys and the Lord so if that sounds good to you RSVP today. Tickets here: http://bit.ly/2ml8MsK Happy hour 5-7PM | Music 6-8PM in the.... Read More
Saturday, April 22nd from 1:00pm-4:00pm with lunch included This workshop will demystify the process of funding a low budget indie ($100-500k). You will learn how to create a package that investors won't be able to say no to, as well as who to approach for finance and how to close the deal. Sharing her real.... Read More
Mingus Ah Um recorded by the legendary musician, Charles Mingus, is considered one of the greatest jazz albums of all time. Join jazz ensemble Ah Um to celebrate Mr. Mingus on what would have been his 95th birthday. More info: Ah Um: Tribute to Charles Mingus
Enjoy a bit of the bard with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. Six actors perform a 45 minute abridged version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in and around a pickup truck “set” right here in the Virginia Village Library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! More info: Shakespeare in the.... Read More
Who will emerge as the final two candidates in the upcoming French election? Join Denver's French community for a live streaming viewing party. Bring your own food to enjoy. More info: http://www.afdenver.org/event/french-elections-viewing-party-bbq/
Wyoming has the same representation in the Senate as California. The Senate was created, in part, to protect a minority interest: rural people. What other minority interests could we imagine protecting? Join Warm Cookies of he Revolution for a conversation about how we further invent and improve upon our community (local to global). What would working.... Read More
Sure, you see them everyday, but how much do you really know about pigeons? SOME FACTS: The rock pigeon was likely among the first domesticated bird species, nearly 5,000 years ago. It is also one of the most anatomically diverse. Charles Darwin noted that the differences among breeds within this one species are equivalent to.... Read More
For the third year, Arts Brookfield partners with Friends of Chamber Music to bring world-class chamber music to the downtown Denver community. Pack your lunch and visit 1801 California every Tuesday in April for Lunchtime Listening: Friends of Chamber Music at 1801 California. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE | TUESDAYS April 4 Yuanmiao Li and Quanshuai Li, violin.... Read More
Enduring ROK-U.S. Alliance and Partnership The bilateral alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States was forged in blood during the Korean War and formalized by the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty. For more than six decades, the ROK-U.S. alliance and partnership has served as a linchpin for peace, stability, and prosperity on the.... Read More
Blueprint Denver wants to know: How should we address growth? How will Denver address growth as our population continues to increase? Come be part of a Blueprint Denver workshop to help identify the best path forward for managing Denver’s growth. At the April 25 scenario planning workshop, you can join a “Blueprint growth strategy game” that.... Read More
One Painting at a Time is a signature program that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single painting. This season, join us for explorations that shed light on works in Shade: Clyfford Still/Mark Bradford. Presenter: Kealey Boyd, writer, CSM adult guide More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/one-painting-at-a-time-ph-72-1957-2/
A Love Affair with Denver is an annual event highlighting the work and stories of key movers and shakers in the Denver community. Join the Downtown Denver Partnership's CityBuild Denver initiative to explore the inspiring moments, projects and neighborhoods that make Denver the city we love. Come dressed in your Denver best -- wear your favorite Denver.... Read More
The Milk Blossoms believe in the subversive power of fragility within music, within art, within life and within each other. Combining ukulele, expressive beatboxing and piano, the trio blends to create dark pop music. More info: The Milk Blossoms
Join Active Minds for a look at the United Nations. We will examine the origins and history of the U.N. as well as its current and future role in the world. More info: Active Minds: The United Nations
In appreciation of the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Clyfford Still Museum offers free admission on select days throughout the year. The Museum is free every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and free all day on the last Friday of every.... Read More
Final Friday of the Month | January–October | 6–10 pm Produced with local creatives, Untitled Final Fridays is the museum's monthly late night program featuring workshops, performances, and tours with a twist. Experience the museum in an entirely different way—every time. Untitled is included in regular museum admission. Members receive free admission to every Untitled event and all the.... Read More
Explore your city! Now's your chance to peek inside some of Denver's iconic buildings both old and new. During the Doors Open Denver weekend, visitors can stop by any or all (we dare you to visit all 68) of the participating locations around Denver to casually tour through for FREE. A variety of insider tours are also.... Read More
Just in time for Spring! We’re making pocket-sized clusters of native flower seeds for you to toss into your garden or public spaces that need beautifying. More info: Seed Bombs!
Public Libraries are as dynamic and changing as the communities they serve, and oh how Denver is changing! Join Central Library Administrator Rachel Fewell for an insider's look at how Denver Public Library is responding to changes in our community. Discover the impetus and vision for proposed renovations for Central Library. More info: Activating Denver
Yay science! And yay free admission! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny.... Read More
Celebrate children with activities for the whole family at Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Public Library, Denver Art Museum, History Colorado Center, Clyfford Still Museum and Byers-Evans House Museum! Check out listings at each location to see the performances, workshops, crafts and story times scheduled. Admission at all participating venues is FREE for.... Read More
