Denver Rocks! Let's do cool things!
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
Join the Alliance Française for a look at one of the world's most famous museums, the Louvre! Presentations are open to all and given in English, with some French too. After being the French kings’ palace, Le Louvre became the most visited museum in the world and one of the most famous. It is also.... Read More
Experience the quirky crooner-sounds of yesteryear every Monday this summer at Little Man Ice Cream. The Last Mondays of each month hold surprises in store with classic, vintage movies featuring dance & classic, crooner magic…think Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers… More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/
Learn all about the Denver Public Library's recording studio and media conversion station. See how you can record your voice, create music, or digitize your tapes or vinyl records. After this orientation session, you can sign up for your own time at: denverlibrary.org/studio-ctc 4th floor, ideaLAB More info: Studio Tutorial
In this interactive talk, Kathleen Hynes, Ph.D., Volunteer Speaker for the ACLU of Colorado will review the work of the ACLU through some of its major local and national cases. The cases will cover topics such as, juvenile justice, free speech, LGBT rights, immigrant rights, privacy rights and voting rights. More info: ACLU 101
3…2…1… BLAST OFF – Be the first to experience some of the brand new music, costumes and dance in Garrett Ammon’s space-faring adventure, Celestial Navigation! Featuring live music by Ian Cooke Band, this intimate evening will offer audiences an exclusive Q&A with the artists, snacks and libations. More info and tickets: https://wonderbound.com/shows-events/celestial-navigation/teaser-episode-14/
