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On the second Sunday of each month (September through May), bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy—two smart, witty, and hilarious foxes—sniff out clues and solve art mysteries in the Denver Art Museum. Catch these fox super-sleuths in action! There are two chances to see the foxes: 10:30 am and 11:30 am. To.... Read More
Back by popular demand and trotting out an energetic and idiosyncratic rhythm section over beloved jazz standards, Denver’s own Dustin Adams Trio keeps the Great American Songbook sounding as vibrant as ever. Music in the Galleries is a series as exciting and eclectic as the Clyfford Still record collection that inspires it. If you share.... Read More
Monthly program on the second Tuesday of the month (Re)kindle your creative passions in these informal sketching sessions on the second Tuesday of every month. Take inspiration from the galleries with the help of a DAM art instructor and tackle a new drawing topic every month. Bring your own supplies or use one of our.... Read More
Every story deserves a good title, especially stories that stand the test of time. Join History Colorado as we explore the nuance of titles using giant word tiles, professional writers from Lighthouse Writers Workshop and art historians from the American Museum of Western Art. Help rewrite the title and captions to iconic works of art..... Read More
Eek, someone is infringing your copyrights! Boo, you lost your whole portfolio of work! Muwahaha, now you have to deal with a disorganized gallery! Don’t be scared! Come to the Clyfford Still Museum to learn from select artists about their legal horror stories and walk away with valuable lessons so you don’t repeat the same.... Read More
With the help of immersive satellite images, soar above the skyscrapers of some of the world’s most thriving cities, guided by space science curator Ka Chun Yu and geologist Bob Raynolds. Investigate the complex infrastructures of human-made wonders and consider the concrete jungle from the perspective of a bird in this stunning, thought-provoking experience. More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/digital-earth-cities/
Drop in for hands-on artmaking with your little ones! Second Wednesday of the month 10 am–1 pm extended summer hours in June, July, and August from 10 am–2 pm (Note: Create Playdate is not offered in September) Meet in the Just for Fun Family Center (North Building, level 2, Duncan Pavilion) This playful program for.... Read More
Meet the author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend and enjoy crafts and activities inspired by Dan's newest book, After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). Books signing to follow. More info: Author Illustrator Dan Santat
Chris Englert has hiked all of Denver’s major trails and has led urban hikes in all 78 Denver neighborhoods. When all you want to do is lace up your shoes and get on a trail, these routes are Denver’s best urban hikes, taking you through 30 local nature areas - many just a few minutes’.... Read More
As you’re probably well aware, there’s a lot going on in your gut, but did you realize our intestines have a place in history? Jessica Metcalf, assistant professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, uses microbes preserved in coprolites (ancient fecal material) to characterize the gut microbiome of ancient humans, allowing her to map how our intestines have.... Read More
