Events for September 23, 2017

Crybaby Openings are where families can come on a Saturday morning and interact with the exhibition on their own terms, instead of the usual evening opening hours. Join Redline for snacks, scavenger hunts and fun projects linked to the exhibition. All Crybaby Openings are presented fully in both English and Spanish and families who speak.... Read More

Learn the steps of preserving in small batches by using simplified preserving techniques—things that last a few weeks in the refrigerator and don’t require special equipment. Beginning cooks and seasoned chefs are welcome at this fun and informative class with local caterer Monica Kadillak. Central Library, Floor 1, Burnhan Hoyt Room More info: Small Batch Preserving

Six actors perform a 45-minute abridged version of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" in and around a pickup truck “set” right in the library parking lot. Bring a camp chair! More info: Shakespeare in the Parking Lot with Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Thrill to the thunderous sounds of the taiko (Japanese drums). In traditional costume, using taiko and various hand percussion, Toni and her troupe bring an exciting “Matsuri” (Japanese festival) to the stage. More info: Taiko with Toni

Join Active Minds for an overview of Mayan history, culture, art, and science. This program will provide attendees with a solid understanding of Mayan civilization. Attendees will leave with a greater appreciation for one of the great civilizations in the history of the world. More info: Active Minds: The Mayans

SUPERNOVA is the only major festival to focus solely on the latest advances in digital animation as art, presented free to the public on large-scale LED screens in the heart of downtown Denver. The festival returns to the Denver Theatre District and Galleria at the Denver Performing Arts Complex once again following the super successful.... Read More