The origins of Dragon Boat Racing date back more than 2,000 years to ancient China, but the sport is growing in popularity worldwide. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival began in 2001 with 16 teams, and this year 46 teams will compete over the course of the weekend-long festival. Highlights of the festival include the opening ceremony during which the spirit.... Read More

What is the neighborhood of Globeville all about? This festival will give you a taste of the rich history and ethnic diversity that makes this neighborhood in north Denver unique. Sample ethnic food foods from Greece, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine and Italy and enjoy a variety of cultural performances including Greek folk dancing, flamenco and traditional Balkan singing. Curious.... Read More

Go on a little caffeinated adventure through RiNo! Enjoy sipping and sampling your way through some of the district's great coffee shops while learning the ins and outs of buying, roasting, brewing, cupping (meow!), pairing, tasty treats and more. Keeping with the true adventurous spirit of RiNo, guests will be whizzed about via the new eTuk..."the most.... Read More

Kids and families are invited to join RedLine for artist-led creative play sessions at Mestizo-Curtis Park on Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM throughout the summer. The program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is NOT required. Food and drinks will be provided! More Info: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/play-space-creative-play.html Session Descriptions from Redline: Session 1: May 30, June 6, June.... Read More

Skyline Park is like downtown Denver's community lawn and all throughout the summer, Denverites can come hang out together and enjoy free movies! Bring a picnic, a blanket or a camp chair and chill under the clock tower for a fun summer evening in the city. Movies start at dusk. More info: http://www.downtowndenver.com/events/your-favorite-movies-are-playing-this-summer-in-skyline-park Summer 2015 Dates.... Read More

Around the world, cities are temporarily closing busy streets to vehicles for a day of free, fun activites that promote community. Meet in the Street is a program launched by the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District that encourages people to get outside, walk, bike, eat and enjoy the 16th Street Mall (Tremont to Lawrence) in a.... Read More

The Stompin’ Ground Games are a year-long neighborhood Olympics where arts, culture, and history collide in the name of civic pride. Each month, in a different neighborhood you’ll be entertained by the finest artists and cultural groups competing for the glory of the neighborhood they represent. Additionally, we’ll all learn crucial historical lessons about the.... Read More

Inside the Orchestra for Families is an engaging 50-minute performance created to get families and children of all ages “inside the orchestra." Using a 15-17 piece orchestra, the family concerts  give kids an up close opportunity to see classical instruments, hear their individual sounds and explore music in a friendly atmosphere. These concerts are free and open to.... Read More

Wednesdays are better with music! Arts Brookfield presents a series of free concerts at 1801 California on Wednesdays, 5:30p - 7p in July to highlight rising stars of the Denver music scene, and of course, to help downtown workers to unwind after a day at the office. Concertgoers can enjoy happy hour specials at Guard and.... Read More

Science fiction feeds the imagination and helps us to explore possible futures, our hopes and fears, and the unfolding of technologies. Join Museum scientists and Vincent Piturro, PhD, English professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, to screen famous sci-fi films, break down the science behind these alternative possibilities, and separate fact from fiction. This.... Read More