Mobile Moviemaking Workshop - Free
2015-03-22 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
As part of the Women + Film: VOICES 2015 Festival from the Denver Film Society, The MacSpa will offer a free class on using an iPhone or iPad to shoot, edit and share films. Free and open to the public, RSVP is required.
Details from the DFS website: Special FREE Workshop sponsored by The MacSpa! Learn how to shoot and edit iOS Movies using the iPad or iPhone. We’ll discuss how to use iPhone or iPad to shoot, edit and share high-quality movies.
Please bring your personal iPhone or iPad with the iMovie for iOS App installed and 4-5 video clips of your own to use in class. To attend the class please RSVP to tammy@denverfilm.org.

The People Vs. ____________
2015-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
Warm Cookies of the Revolution is the world’s first “civic health club.” What does that mean? Well, it means that through playful and creative events, the folks at Warm Cookies want to help people engage with civic issues that impact our lives, but might initially seem hard to unravel or at the very least not that fun (like taxes, building codes, laws, political processes, etc.). Improve your civic health and have a great time too!
Event Description from Warm Cookies of the Revolution: Have you ever wondered–why do we have Money? Or Kids? Or God? Or Police? Or the Constitution? We’ve challenged Denver’s top legal (and comic) minds to argue their case against some of the things, like ‘em or not, we take for granted. We (the People) are putting everything we hold dear on trial. How will they stand up against a prosecution? More info.

Café des Artes: Lascaux and Prehistoric Art
2015-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join the Alliance Française for an evening lecture that includes wine, snacks and insight into French culture and history! The “Café des Artes” occurs monthly with a different topic. Tickets are $10 for members of the AF and $18 for members of the general public. More info.

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum
2015-03-27 10:00 - 20:00 | Default Theme
Never been to the Still? Then now is your chance to see the masterpieces of abstract expressionism housed in this unique museum. The building itself is stunning architecturally and well worth the visit too. Thanks to the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Clyfford Still Museum will offer free admission on Fridays nights, 5p – 8p, and free admission all day on the final Friday of the month beginning January 30th and running until October 30th, 2015. Still Museum.

Black Sheep Fridays - Pee Wee’s Museum Adventure
2015-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Black Sheep Fridays runs weekly January 23 to March 27 from 6–8PM at the Cafe located on the top floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Visitors can stop by anytime during the evening to experience the fun. Tickets are $5. More info.
Description from the MCA: Celebrate Pee Wee Herman’s birthday with bowtie contest, “secret word” and more

Denver Art Museum Untitled: Dream On
2015-03-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Denver Art Museum’s Untitled Final Fridays are our favorite fridays of the month! Centered around a vague theme, these fun evenings feature interesting presentations, fun things to make and take, mini theater performances from Buntport Theater, gallery tours of all varieties, plus great music by a live DJ, cash bar and light munchies. Show up and be ready to explore and get creative with local artists, entertainers and DAM staff. Untitled is free for members and general admission price ($8-$13) for other visitors. More info.
DAM description of this event: Choose your own late-night adventure: Gear up for a museum-style all-nighter or kick back with some R & R in the galleries

DPL Weekend Music Series: A Journey Around the World with a Nyckelharpa, Fiddle and a Bow!
2015-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
From DPL: Some form of the violin/fiddle can be found in most cultures around the world. Sandra Wong takes the audience on an exploration of many of these musical worlds on nyckelharpa (the Swedish keyed fiddle) and violin/fiddle ranging from the haunting to the joyful; from the classical to the foot stomping; from the Middle-East to the Fjords of Norway, the Appalachian mountains and many places in between. More info about this event.
All Weekend Music Series events are free, open to the public, require no registration and take place at the Central library, Level 1 Schlessman Hall.

Make a Hollow Book (Part 2 of 2)
2015-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Ross-University Hills Library, 4310 E. Amherst Avenue, Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Have you ever wanted one of those secret hiding spots like in the movies? Well, now you can make your own with the help of the Denver Public Library! Free, no registration required.

From DPL: You can use it for a secret hiding place for your most precious possessions. Or if you like the feel of a real book in your hands, but like the storage capacity of an eReader, fashion a hollow book as a case. This is a two part class, please make sure you can come to both sessions.
Part 1: Saturday, March 14, 2 pm
Part 2: Saturday, March 28, 2 pm
DPL Class Listing.

Chamberlin Observatory Open House
2015-03-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 East Warren Avenue, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Join the Denver Astrological society for one of their monthly open houses at the historic Chamberlin Observatory. During the event, guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch aperture Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refractor by checking in at the desk on the main floor of the observatory and paying a $2 per-person fee or $5 per family. If the weather is cloudy and not suitable for viewing with the observatory’s telescope, there is a reduced $1 per-person entry fee to the observatory. In addition to touring the observatory, the monthly open houses are a great time to interact with members of the DAS and get answers to questions about your telescope (feel free to bring your scope to set up outside of the Observatory as many DAS members do) or anything you see in the sky! Chamberlin Observatory Open House info.

Feminism + Co. -- Star Chefs
2015-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Don’t let the title of this April lecture series from the The Museum of Contemporary Art fool you! While yes, you will be be exploring contemporary culture through issues relating to women and gender, you’ll also find yourself entertained, intrigued and really glad you came. With film screenings, creative performances, lectures and panel discussions, these events address women’s (and men’s) complicated relationship to art, politics and sexuality, but aren’t intimidating or boring. Also, MEN DRINK FREE! Snag your ticket soon as the first week sold out right away. $10 for general, $5 for MCA members. Feminism + Co. info.
About the Star Chefs Lecture: Denver is experiencing a culinary golden age dining, and some of the best chefs on the scene are women. Join Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja, Yasmin Lozada-Hissom, Dana Rodriguez of Work & Class, and Elise Wiggins of Panzano for a conversation about women’s connections to the business of food. Moderated by University of Colorado Denver professor Nicky Beer, the evening features samples of the chefs’ specialties. (MCA)

Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park
2015-04-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Travel back to 1859 for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, pan for gold (okay, it’s actually pyrite, but the kids always end up panning for hours!), interact with costumed volunteers and check out the farm animals. This park offers a delightful oasis right in the middle of the city and really brings history to life.

Free Day at Denver Art Museum
2015-04-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
What’s awesome about the 1st Saturday of every month? Free admission to the Denver Art Museum! With lots to see, do and make, the Denver Art Museum is a place everyone from preschoolers to grandmas will enjoy. Starting in 2015, The DAM’s bilingual programming, CelebrARTE will take place on 1st Free Saturdays. CelebrARTE info.

DPL Weekend Music Series: Venezuelan Waltzes and Other Latin American Beats with Victor Mestas
2015-04-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
From DPL: Born in Venezuela, Victor Mestas is as proud of new roots in Boulder as he is of his origins in Latin America. Join him for a beautiful keyboard concert that highlights music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Argentina and his beloved Caracas, Venezuela. More info about this event.
All Weekend Music Series events are free, open to the public, require no registration and take place at the Central library, Level 1 Schlessman Hall.

Tattered Cover Film Series: Murmur of the Heart, '70
2015-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
With the Tattered Cover Film Series, you can enjoy a different classic movie each month at the Sie FilmCenter hosted by Howie Movshovitz. Tickets are only $1! Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Film Series Lineup.
About the Film: Murmur of the Heart displays the lighthearted (but never trivial) side of Louis Malle’s work. The story is about a boy (Benôit Ferreux) and his mom (Lea Massari). The mom accompanies her son to a health spa where he is to be treated for a heart murmur, which is both literal and metaphorical. The film is a marvel of humor, sweetness, emerging sexuality and a remarkable mother/son relationship. No one would make such a film now. Come see why. (118 minutes). Source: TatteredCover.com

Doors Open Denver Insider Tour Tickets Go On Sale!
2015-04-06 | CO
Doors Open Denver invites Denverites to peek inside and go behind the scenes of many of Denver’s famous buildings during the weekend of 4/25 and 4/26. Insider tours enrich this already great weekend of architectural discovery, so take a look at the tour topics and snag your ticket! Tour info.

The Return of: Music & Movie Trivia at Sie Film Center
2015-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
It’s back! This weekly series in Henderson’s Lounge at the Sie Film Center promises challenging pop culture questions, boozy trivia, prizes galore, and other goofy antics brought to you by Denver Film Society and Twist and Shout. There is no cover to join in, so head on over even if you don’t have a team. MONDAYS 7:30 – 9:30. Music & Movie Trivia info.

Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield
2015-04-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, littleton, CO, 80128, United States
This working farm features the historic Hildebrand Ranch, a restored 1918 dairy barn and silo, the 1874 Deer Creek Schoolhouse, 2.5 miles of nature trails, the Deer Creek Discovery children’s play area and numerous wildflower gardens. It’s a bit of a drive from central Denver, but maybe a change of scenery could be just the perfect thing this week! BotanicGardens.org

Spinphony - Free Concert
2015-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | 1801 California Lobby, 1801 California St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Arts Brookfield invites the public to enjoy performances by Friends of Chamber Music. For three Tuesdays in April, beginning April 7 and running through April 21, Arts Brookfield presents Friends of Chamber Music: Lunchtime at 1801 California, a series of free concerts, open to the public from noon to 1 PM.
Spinphony: A string quartet known for performing both classical chamber works and original “Baroque pop” arrangements
The Denver-based organization, Friends of Chamber Music is dedicated to educating new audiences for chamber music, which aligns with our desire to offer the downtown Denver community unique ways of experiencing art.

Downtown Denver Instant Recess
2015-04-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Get out of office and go play! Join Playworks Colorado, local business leaders, and students in the Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program outside of Union Station on your lunch break to get active, and even brush up on your four-square skills! Event info and registration.

Stand Up For Transportation Day
2015-04-09 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
A great city needs a great transportation system in order to thrive. Whether you drive a car, ride the bus, take a train, walk or cycle, the quality of our city’s roads, bridges and public transportation affects us all. Stand Up For Transportation Day is a national advocacy day sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and transportation agencies nationwide to draw attention to the need for increased federal funding for our nation’s transportation infrastructure. In Denver, a parade of vehicles and supporters will proceed down the 16th Street Mall from Market Street Plaza to Union Station at 10a where a rally will take place (free rally towels will be provided). Can’t make it to the event? Show your support by adding your name to this petition asking congress to pass a multi-year bill that provides dedicated funding to pay for current and future transportation improvements.

City Build: A Love Affair with Denver 2.0
2015-04-09 17:00 - 20:00 | INDUSTRY Denver, 3001 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
You love Denver, right? Why not spend an evening with others who share your feelings and listen to some notable Denverites share their Denver stories! Tickets are $10 and include heavy appetizers and drinks. Tickets and further info.
From the organizers, City Build:
Some love affairs are fleeting, they last but a moment and then are over. And then there are the love affairs that last a lifetime.

Eight Denver-lovers. Intimate conversations with each. Hear the stories, moments, projects and experiences that have made Denver the city we love today and the place that we will continue to love in the future. Speakers will share their stories in order to ignite the passion, fire, determination and creativity of audience members and inspire the future generation of leaders in Downtown Denver.

Speakers will be announced soon! At last year’s event, we were lucky enough to hear from Paul and Carol Ann Rothman, Chuck Sullivan, Dana Crawford, Samuel Schimek, Former Mayor Wellington Webb, Emily Snyder and Charlita Shelton.

Feminism + Co. -- Infidelity: New Perspectives
2015-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Don’t let the title of this April lecture series from the The Museum of Contemporary Art fool you! While yes, you will be be exploring contemporary culture through issues relating to women and gender, you’ll also find yourself entertained, intrigued and really glad you came. With film screenings, creative performances, lectures and panel discussions, these events address women’s (and men’s) complicated relationship to art, politics and sexuality, but aren’t intimidating or boring. Also, MEN DRINK FREE! Snag your ticket soon as the first week sold out right away. $10 for general, $5 for MCA members. Feminism + Co. info.
About the Infidelity Lecture: What percentage of married women are adulterous? How many will admit it? Do emotional affairs really count as cheating? Join us for a frank discussion on the ins and outs of infidelity. Psychologist Beth Allen discusses her research on the impact of cheating on marriages; family lawyer Marte Timmers weighs in with a legal perspective; and professor of media studies Brian Ott discusses contemporary depictions of infidelity in film and television. (MCA)

Films on Tap: They Live
2015-04-10 22:00 - 23:30 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Bad movies make the best drinking games. Join Denver Film for a theater-wide drinking game where they provide drinking game rules tailored to the night’s film and movie-goers buy their favorite beverage at the theater bar (the $10 ticket don’t include any drinks, but there are drink specials) before heading in to see the movie. About “They Live”: John Carpenter (Big Trouble in Little China, Halloween) teams up with wrestler-turned-actor, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in a film about mind controlling aliens. USA, 1988, 93 Minute Running Time, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. Films on Tap info and tickets.

Sugar Plum Bazaar
2015-04-11 - 2015-04-12 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
The Sugar Plum Bazaar returns with more great offerings from handmade, vintage, boutique, unique, urban-style vendors. Food trucks will be on hand outside the McNichols building during the event and beverages will be available for purchase inside the building. Shop local! Sugar Plum Bazaar info. SAT 4/11, 10a – 7p; SUN 4/12, 10a – 4p

Floral Arranging with Newberry Brothers - Free Class!
2015-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St., Denver, CO, 80220, United States
The Denver Public Library is more than just books, they offer great free classes that encourage people to HOMAGO (Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out — yes, that’s actually the DPL’s new motto). Arrive early for this class as space is limited and learn how to artfully arrange flowers from experts in the trade. Bonus: leave with your own pint-sized mason jar bouquet to enjoy. Class info.

DPL Weekend Music Series: Bossa Nova with Sergio and Eric
2015-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
From DPL: Sergio and Eric are a Brazilian guitar duo. Sergio Augusto is the world renowned Brazilian guitarist, vocalist, and composer; he was instrumental in the blossoming of the bossa nova movement in Brazil in the 1960’s. Sergio, who sings in many different languages is complemented by award winning Denver based guitarist, bassist, and composer Eric Roberts. Their repertoire ranges from bossa nova classics to jazz standards, and truly keeps the bossa nova sound alive and fresh. More info about this event.
All Weekend Music Series events are free, open to the public, require no registration and take place at the Central library, Level 1 Schlessman Hall.

Ivy Street Ensemble - Free Concert
2015-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | 1801 California Lobby, 1801 California St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Arts Brookfield invites the public to enjoy performances by Friends of Chamber Music. For three Tuesdays in April, beginning April 7 and running through April 21, Arts Brookfield presents Friends of Chamber Music: Lunchtime at 1801 California, a series of free concerts, open to the public from noon to 1 PM.
Ivy Street Ensemble: A violin, viola and flute trio, comprised of Colorado Symphony Orchestra members, and a 2013 winner of a Chamber Music America grant.
The Denver-based organization, Friends of Chamber Music is dedicated to educating new audiences for chamber music, which aligns with our desire to offer the downtown Denver community unique ways of experiencing art.

Classic Film Series: I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang '32
2015-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Popups Example
Enjoy free classic films with the fun-loving folks of the Fresh City Life office at the Denver Public Library Central branch. Films are shown in the B2 Conference Room at Central.
About “I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang”: Starring Paul Muni, Glenda Farrell, and Helen Vinson. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy. “I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang is a gritty, uncompromising, critical, and combative look at the unjust and barbaric treatment of criminals in a southern state’s prison system following World War I. The harsh and grim melodramatic film was one of the first of Warner Bros.’ films of social conscience, reform and protest during the early 30s (at the height of the Depression-era). The film reflected the dire effects of the Great Depression on the common man in its story of a WWI veteran who faced unemployment, was unjustly convicted of a petty robbery, and then twice served and escaped from a southern chain gang as a hunted fugitive during the 1920s. One of the film’s taglines described his second escape: ‘Six sticks of dynamite that blasted his way to freedom…and awoke America’s conscience!’” – filmsite.org. Don’t miss this rare big screen presentation of this film! 92 minutes. Not rated.
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Free Day at the Molly Brown House
2015-04-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Travel back in time as a knowledgeable tour guide leads you through this beautifully maintained historic home. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30. Visits to the house are by guided tour only and tours depart every 30 minutes. Pro Tip: Tickets for all tour times are available starting at 10 am, so stop by early in the day to secure your ticket before they’re gone (usually around 1pm). Thanks for making free days possible, SCFD!
Learn more at the Molly Brown House website: http://www.mollybrown.org

Thirsty Thursdays - Titanic
2015-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Join the fun-loving and historically-savvy folks of the Molly Brown House for an evening for young professionals (ages 21-40) that combines cocktails, munchies, activities and a dive into Denver’s rich history. The theme changes each month and tickets are $15 (this includes programming and 1 drink). Learn more and purchase tickets here.
April Theme Description from the Molly Brown House:
Name that Rivet: The Ultimate Titanic Scandal Game Show!
Test your knowledge and see how much you know about the Titanic. From port cities to scandalous affairs to the largest fortunes amassed in history, learn some hints as you go through the house to win some Titanic themed prizes. Featuring drinks from Black Canyon Distillery.
