Born Funny
2016-11-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Famous comedians, in their own words.
When was the last time someone read you a story? Like really read it with drama and feeling? Stories on Stage presents literary works from a variety of genres, all read by professional actors. And it’s captivating.
[$15 – $28]
Two performances: 1:30p and 7:30p
More info and tickets: http://www.storiesonstage.org/store/p12/Born_Funny.html

SCFD Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park
2016-11-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Travel back in time and discover one of our favorite oases in the city, Four Mile Historic Park! Thanks to funding from SCFD, admission is free for everyone on the second Friday of the month!
[Free]
More info about Four Mile Historic Park: http://www.fourmilepark.org
About SCFD: Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. The funds support cultural facilities whose primary purpose is to enlighten and entertain the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theatre, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history.
More info and full calendar of free days: http://scfd.org

A Community Conversation
2016-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Bindery on Blake, 2901 Blake St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Need to talk? A chance for people to come together post-election and process with each other in a safe space. Come as you are, the only rule is respectful engagement & good conversation. It’s very informal, just wanted to have a designated space for people to have civic discussion and process these elections. Several active community members will be on hand to help facilitate discussion/s if that is wanted.
[Free]
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/721148578055029/?ti=icl

Free Day at Denver Zoo
2016-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
Hooray! It’s an SCFD Free Day! All the Free Days at Denver Zoo take place during the colder months (Jan, Feb and Nov) so don’t wait for a warm sunny day to take advantage of the chance to see the zoo for free. Bundle up, bring your coffee and go!
What is SCFD? Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. The funds support cultural facilities whose primary purpose is to enlighten and entertain the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theatre, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history.
More about the Denver Zoo: http://www.denverzoo.org

Science Lounge: Space Society
2016-11-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Rockets, telescopes, and space crafts, oh my! Astro crew, assemble for a night in the stars, as you test your limits for space travel. Unearth the effects of space on our human bodies, consider your readiness for launch, and look back at Earth from the bar as you enjoy a cosmic cocktail. Ages 21+ Only.
[$13 – $15]
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1902-space-society.aspx

The Supreme Court
2016-11-17 18:45 - 20:00 | Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80238, United States
The recent unexpected death of Antonin Scalia has created one of the most charged political events in a generation. Join Active Minds as we examine the current dynamics surrounding filling a vacancy on the highest court in the land. We will look at past confirmations in order to better understand the intricacies of the process.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event?id=26904

5th Anniversary Celebration at the Clyfford Still Museum
2016-11-18 - 2016-11-20 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Five years ago, on November 18, 2011, the Clyfford Still Museum officially opened its doors. On November 18, 2016, the Clyfford Still Museum begins a full year of celebratory exhibitions, events, and programs dedicated to all those individuals and organizations—including the citizens who support SCFD, numerous philanthropic donors, and more than 50 fellow non-profit organizations and local businesses—who have supported and partnered with the Museum, enabling it to redefine the boundaries of what a single-artist museum can achieve. To kick it off, they’re hosting a free weekend of music, performances, and arts activities—plus cake and cookies. Check out the line-up for the weekend and go help celebrate!
[Free]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/5th-anniversary-weekend-celebration/

Denver Christkindl Market
2016-11-18 - 2016-12-23 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The Denver Christkindl Market is like a little slice of Germany right in the heart of downtown Denver. Now in its 16th year, the market features live music and dancing, German, European and local craft vendors, authentic food and drink, and the spirit of an Old World Christmas. Even for those who don’t celebrate Christmas, this market is fun to browse while sipping some hot mulled wine and the lively Alpine musical performances are a unique treat.
The market runs November 18 – December 23, 2016.
Hours: SUN – THU: 11a – 7p; FRI – SAT: 11a – 9p; Thanksgiving Day (11/26): 11a – 4p.
[Free admission]
More info: http://www.denverchristkindlmarket.com/event-details/

Winter Welcome
2016-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Stapleton Town Center, 29th and Roslyn, Denver, CO, United States
Ready for holiday lights, hot cocoa and candy canes? Stapleton Town Center switches on is annual holiday lights this evening and everyone is invited to enjoy a block party on 29th Street complete with music, carolers, activities, fire pits and s’mores.
[Free]
More info: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=75173

The Great Debate
2016-11-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Buntport Theater’s “The Great Debate” pits teams of non-experts head-to-head, toe-to-toe, and often dumb-and-dumber in lively debates of the inconsequential. Mundane topics are brought to life by ordinary, but opinionated folks. You’re bound to be a flip-flopper after listening to compelling arguments on things that never mattered. New topics every month!
About this month’s installment: “We feel as though 2016 really forced us to grow up. We think you’ll be impressed with the level of our maturity when you find out that the debate topic is: Pu-pu platters vs Lake Titicaca
Boom. We’re adulting like crazy.
Make a reservation now so you can hear compelling arguments from our panel of experts: Hannah Duggan, Brian Colonna, Kim Kutt, Roger Norquist, Mike Marlow, Laura Jo Trexler, Rachel Weeks, and Eryc Eyl.”
[$7 online ($6-$8 at the door)]
More info and tickets: http://buntport.com/2016/09/third-tuesdays/

Making Sense of Colorado's Purple Politics
2016-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Survey after survey reveals that many Coloradans find the U.S. government too big, too wasteful and too intrusive. Yet Colorado is arguably one of the most federally subsidized states in the Union, with forests, national parks, military bases and research labs enjoying government largesse. Dr. Thomas Cronin of Colorado College, author of Colorado Politics and Policy, shows how the state—in many ways a template of the deeply contrary politics of the nation—puts political power into the hands of an ever more polarized electorate. Learn about Colorado’s major election trends and public policy challenges, and this distinctively purple state’s unique political history.
[$6.50 – $10]
More info and registration: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/making-sense-colorados-purple-politics

Making Sense of Colorado's Purple Politics
2016-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Survey after survey reveals that many Coloradans find the U.S. government too big, too wasteful and too intrusive. Yet Colorado is arguably one of the most federally subsidized states in the Union, with forests, national parks, military bases and research labs enjoying government largesse. Dr. Thomas Cronin of Colorado College, author of Colorado Politics and Policy, shows how the state—in many ways a template of the deeply contrary politics of the nation—puts political power into the hands of an ever more polarized electorate. Learn about Colorado’s major election trends and public policy challenges, and this distinctively purple state’s unique political history.
[$6.50 – $10]
More info and registration: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/making-sense-colorados-purple-politics-0

Drop-In Writing: Rock (and Silence)
2016-11-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Pick up a pencil and spark your creative interests in these informal writing sessions. With the help of a Denver Art Museum instructor, try your hand at a new writing topic every month, while visiting various museum galleries.
Meet on level 1 of the Hamilton Building.
November 22: Rock (and Silence)
As fall descends upon us, this month’s writing session will use the photography exhibit On Desert Time on level 7 of the North Building as our inspiration. We’ll practice writing about landscapes—and themes like solitude and timelessness.
This is a recurring series that happen on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
[Free with DAM admission]
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/drop-in-writing-program

3D Printed Cookie Cutters
2016-11-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Library, 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Get ready for holiday baking by designing and 3D-printing your own custom cookie cutter using cookiecaster.com! DISCLAIMER: 3D printers are slow – you may not be able to leave with your print immediately, but the library will print out all creations as quickly as possible!
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event?id=27945

Thanksgiving Day
2016-11-24
Some places that are OPEN: Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & Science (9a – 3p)
Some places that are CLOSED: Denver Public Library, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art, Molly Brown House

Take Back Your Black Friday
2016-11-25 10:00 - 20:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Free yourself from shopping stress and #opt4art on Friday, November 25, at the beautiful, relaxing Clyfford Still Museum. Gather your nearest and dearest for free admission all day, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Whether or not you’re heading to Downtown Denver’s “Light the Lights” Grand Illumination event, swing by and experience Clyfford Still: The Works on Paper, the Museum’s largest exhibition to date, featuring more than 100 never-before-seen works by Clyfford Still. Channel your inner artist while you’re there and discover the DRAWING Room, the Museum’s first hands-on, interactive gallery. Everyone takes home a keepsake!
Free guided tours start at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 3 p.m.
Denver composer and artist Nathan Hall performs 20 Works in 20 Minutes with an ensemble of musicians in the galleries at 6:30 p.m.
[Free]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/take-back-your-black-friday/

Thai One On
2016-11-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Woohoo!! Black Sheep Fridays is back at MCA Denver for its 7th season of sophisticated nonsense, bringing museum quality malarky to the masses. Every other Friday through January 20, 2017, head to the rooftop cafe at the MCA for happy hour 5p – 7p and a delightfully weird mashup program 6p – 8p. Arrive early as capacity is limited and all events are first-come, first-serve.
This season’s lineup includes:
11/11 – Folked Up Karaoke (live folk band karaoke)
11/25 – Thai One On (knot tying workshop and curry tasting)
12/9 – Pop Art Tarts (pop art-inspired pop tart decorating)
12/23 – XXXMas (craft fair and erotic embroidery)
1/6 – 40s Forties (swing dance lessons and 40 oz. malt liquor tastings)
1/20 – Public Records (join musicians for impromptu performances and take home your own record)
[Free for MCA members, $5 for others]
More info: http://mcadenver.org/bsf16

Highlands Tree Lighting
2016-11-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
A tradition at Little Man Ice Cream, the annual holiday tree lighting invites the community to gather together for holiday fun in the Highlands.
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/highlands-tree-lighting/

9NEWS Light the Lights
2016-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
One of the holiday season’s longest running traditions, the 9NEWS Light the Lights event takes place at the City & County Building, where 585 energy-efficient LED lights and more than 2,000 feet of LED rope lights will once again transform the structure into one of the most popular holiday lighting displays in the region. Performances will entertain the crowd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 25, ending with a countdown to the lighting ceremony at approximately 6:45 pm.
Those unable to experience the festivities in person, can watch a live broadcast of the lighting ceremony on 9NEWS from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The 9NEWS Light the Lights event coincides with the Downtown Denver Grand Illumination, a collective effort of the Downtown Denver Partnership, the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District, Downtown Denver Events, Inc., 9NEWS, the LoDo District, Inc. and the Regional Transportation District.
More info: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/office-of-special-events/special-events-calendar/2016/light-the-lights.html

Performance: 20 Works in 20 Minutes
2016-11-25 18:30 - 19:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Clyfford Still’s artistic language embraces vocabulary from the figurative to the highly gestural and from the representational to the graphic and abstract. Many of these features have correlations in music and sound. Based on these ideas, composer Nathan Hall, along with an ensemble of musicians, will perform a series of short musical compositions derived from “musical material” created by visitors in response to the art on view in Clyfford Still: The Works on Paper. Visual components like color, texture, size and gesture will be translated into musical elements, creating a sonic portrait of the works on view.
[Free – The Clyfford Still Museum is free every Friday 5p – 8p]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/performance-20-works-in-20-minutes/

Bolshoi: The Bright Stream
2016-11-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
One Screening Only! Saturday, November 26th at 1pm.
Music: Dmitri Shostakovich
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Libretto: Adrian Piotrovsky and Fyodor Lopukhov
Cast: Svetlana Lunkina (Zina), Mikhail Lobukhin (Pyotr), Maria Alexandrova (the Ballerina), Ruslan Skvortsov (the Ballet Dancer), Denis Savin (the Accordionist), Alexei Loparevich (the Old Dacha Dweller)
During harvest festival at a collective farm, a visiting dance troupe reunites a ballerina with her childhood friend Zina. In order to teach her unfaithful husband a lesson, Zina, the ballerina and the ballerina’s husband decide to swap roles for the evening…
Alexei Ratmansky invokes the genius of Shostakovich’s score at the Bolshoi, creating a laugh-out-loud masterpiece with its bits of slapstick comedy, hilarious deceptions, false identities including Principal Dancer Ruslan Skvortsov dressed as a Sylph and its many colorful characters! The Bolshoi bursts with vivid life and bright spirits in Ratmansky’s brilliantly choreographed smash.
As a part of the Pathe Live’s Bolshoi Ballet series, “The Bright Stream” was recorded live and will be shown on a delayed basis.
[$15 for DFS Members, $16 for Seniors or Students, $18 for General Admission]
More info: http://secure.denverfilm.org/tickets/film.aspx?id=28449

Artist Demonstration: Pen and Ink
2016-11-26 13:30 - 16:30 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Pen and Ink (Botanical Illustration)
Renee Jorgensen, Illustrator and Calligrapher
Join professional artists in the DRAWING Room at the Clyfford Still Museum for a peek into the creative process. Engage in discussion and watch them create works in a variety of media.
[Free with Museum Admission]
Drop-in, No registration required
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/artist-demonstration-pen-and-ink/

Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear
2016-11-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2016-11-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Two Shows Only! Sunday, November 27th at 1pm and Monday, November 28th at 7pm.
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes in his life that have brought him to this point. Antony Sher returns to the RSC to play King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare.
[$15 – $18]
More info: http://secure.denverfilm.org/tickets/film.aspx?id=28218

Celebrate Cheyenne and Arapaho Culture at History Colorado
2016-11-27 13:30 - 14:30 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Members of the Allrunner and Birdshead family, Northern Cheyenne/Arapaho, will celebrate Cheyenne and Arapaho culture at the History Colorado Center at 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 27. They will share Northern and Southern Cheyenne dances and songs.
The performance at History Colorado will follow the conclusion of the Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run. The run takes place around the anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre, an unprovoked attack on a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho people by U.S. volunteer soldiers which took place on November 29, 1864. The Spiritual Healing Run is an annual commemoration to honor the victims and survivors of the massacre, and for the healing of ancestral homelands.
[Included with admission]
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/celebrate-cheyenne-and-arapaho-culture-history-colorado

Behind the Lens: Inside the Photography of the Aultman Studio, Eugenia Kennicott
2016-11-28 13:00 - 14:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Join History Colorado for a view behind the lens of the museum’s exhibition By Their Hats, Horses and Homes, We Shall Know Them with curator Megan Friedel, historian Jason Hanson and archivist Adrienne Evans. From Oliver and Otis Aultmans’ portraits of Trinidad to Eugenia Kennicott’s sweet portrayal of ranch life near Westcliffe to Charles Lillybridge’s street photos of Denver, don’t miss this glimpse into some of the gems of History Colorado’s collections.
[Included with admission]
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/behind-lens-inside-photography-aultman-studio-eugenia-kennicott-and-charles-lillybridge

Denver General Obligation (GO) Bonds Public Meeting
2016-11-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Corky Gonzales Library, 1498 Irving St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Periodically, the City and County of Denver authorizes General Obligation (GO) Bonds to restore, replace, and expand infrastructure and capital assets across the city. Denver plans to present the next general obligation bond (GO Bond) authorization to voters in November 2017, based on Elevate 2020, the 2015-2020 Six Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP identifies Denver’s major city asset rehabilitation needs and new investment opportunities in capital infrastructure. Projects that the GO Bond can pay for must be city-owned and operated assets.
The last GO bond was the Better Denver Bond Program in 2007, which provided funding for more than 380 projects related to health and human services, public safety and culture.

Public input on the 2017 bond process will begin with initial public meetings in November and December 2016 to gather feedback from residents on their ideas for areas of capital investment. The information gathered during this phase will help identify a package of proposals that will be submitted to City Council for referral to the November 2017 ballot.
Read the press release from Mayor Hancock announcing the community meetings (en Español).

Attend a Community Meeting
These meetings are co-hosted with Denver City Council members.
Download meeting invitation flyers
English (PDF) — español (PDF)

These meetings are co-hosted with Denver City Council members:
Tuesday, November 15, 6-7:30 p.m: Montbello Campus, 5000 Crown Blvd.
Thursday, November 17, 6-7:30 p.m: Teller Elementary School, 1150 Garfield St.
Tuesday, November 29, 6-7:30 p.m.: Corky Gonzales Library, 1498 Irving St.
Thursday, December 1, 6-7:30 p.m.: Lincoln High School, 2285 S. Federal Blvd.
Tuesday, December 6, 6-7:30 p.m.: Bruce Randolph School, 3955 Steele St.
Thursday, December 8, 6-7:30 p.m.: South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave.

In addition to the community meetings, residents can submit their ideas using comment cards that will be located at Denver Public Libraries and recreation centers across the city until December 21, 2016. Residents can also submit questions and comments at any time during the yearlong process by emailing 2017GOBond@denvergov.org.
[Free]
More info: http://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-department-of-finance/2017-go-bond.html

Golden Triangle Educator Block Party
2016-11-29 18:00 - 22:00
Clyfford Still Museum is teaming up with the Denver Art Museum and History Colorado Center to host the Golden Triangle Educator Block Party. Enjoy complimentary admission to the Clyfford Still Museum, Denver Art Museum, and History Colorado Center. Visit each institution and learn about the rich educational programs available to schools and teachers. Light refreshments will be served. Open to educators only. Show your teacher ID badge at each institution for entry.
At Clyfford Still Museum, visit the galleries and the special exhibition Clyfford Still: The Works On Paper, meet the Museum’s professional staff of gallery teachers, and participate in activities that will be engage your students. Also visit The DRAWING Room, a special hands-on gallery featuring drawing activities and a community-created art installation. One free drink ticket per teacher is included in the free reception.
Clyfford Still Museum
Denver Art Museum, Hamilton Building
History Colorado Center
[Free]

Registration required– RSVP by 5 pm on November 21, 2016: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/2016-golden-triangle-educator-block-party/

European Book Club – Death and the Penguin
2016-11-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
A book club with a twist! The European Book Club at the Alliance Française de Denver meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss a different Europe-centered book (in ENGLISH). Refreshments are provided, but space is limited so reserving your spot is essential.
About the Book: In the widely hailed prequel to Penguin Lost, aspiring writer Viktor Zolotaryov leads a down-and-out life in poverty-and-violence-wracked Kiev—he’s out of work and his only friend is a penguin, Misha, that he rescued when the local zoo started getting rid of animals. Even more nerve-wracking: a local mobster has taken a shine to Misha and wants to keep borrowing him for events.
Viktor thinks he’s finally caught a break when he lands a well-paying job at the Kiev newspaper writing “living obituaries” of local dignitaries—articles to be filed for use when the time comes.
The only thing is, it seems the time always comes as soon as Viktor writes the article. Slowly understanding that his own life may be in jeopardy, Viktor also realizes that the only thing that might be keeping him alive is his penguin.
More info and reservations: http://www.afdenver.org/event/european-book-club-death-and-the-penguin/
[Free for AF Denver members; $5 others]

One Painting at a Time: PL-21, 1943 (Lithograph)
2016-11-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Catherine Chauvin, Director of the School of Art and Art History, Associate Professor of Studio Art, University of Denver
Join The Clyfford Still Museum for a signature program that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single work of art. In this edition, facilitators focus on prints, drawings or other works on paper featured in Clyfford Still: The Works on Paper, on view through January 8, 2017.
[Free]
Reservations required: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/one-painting-at-a-time-pl-21-1943-lithograph/
