SCFD Free Day: Denver Art Museum
2018-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Thanks to the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the citizens who support it, residents of the SCFD district can enjoy free admission at the Denver Art Museum every first Saturday of the month!
About the Denver Art Museum: http://denverartmuseum.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 (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties). 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 SCFD: http://scfd.org
[Free]

Penny Saturday at MCA
2018-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
On the first Saturday of each month, Colorado residents can visit the Museum of Contemporary Art for only 1 cent! Go see some beautiful and thought-provoking contemporary art and then enjoy a beverage (coffee, sodas, beer, wine and cocktails) at the MCA’s spectacular rooftop cafe. The rooftop features indoor and outdoor spaces with lovely views of downtown.
FYI: The MCA is closed between exhibitions, so double check to be sure they’re open before you go!
[1 penny]
More info: http://mcadenver.org

Mile High Soul Club
2018-03-03 21:00 - 23:30 | Syntax: Physic Opera, 554 S. Broadway, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
Denver’s monthly fill of vintage Northern Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Popcorn, Funk, and rarities from the late ’50s to the early ’70s. Your soul selectors are Tyler Jacobson, Dogboy, Steve Cervantes, and Jason Heller.
The Heart of Denver Soul.
[$5]
More info: http://physicopera.com

Film Noir & Early Hollywood: Double Indemnity
2018-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her husband (Tom Powers) and living off the fraudulent accidental death claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson’s daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to uncover the sinister truth.
In the 1940s, film studios introduced an entirely new film genre to American audiences. Filled with murder, corruption and despair, and populated with detectives and femme fatales, the films that came to be defined as Film Noir grew into enduring and iconic classics. Today, these hard-boiled tales are just as fascinating and entertaining as when they first premiered more than a half-century ago.
The Denver Film Society is excited to present a collection of some of the best American noir classics, kicking off with the film that many suggest marked the genre’s end point (Touch of Evil) and working backward to showcase hallmarks of the form (The Big Sleep and Double Indemnity). The films, featuring career-defining roles by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including: Lauren Bacall, Orson Welles, Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck, Janet Leigh, and Edward G. Robinson, are cinematic treats, not to be missed on the big screen.
Along with these monthly screenings, DFS will also present a series of lectures by local film scholars that provide additional context and insights into the early American cinema. Lectures include an introduction to film noir, its history, impact and influences; a discussion about how Hollywood helped shape attitudes about the female body; and a presentation on the history of censorship and the Hays code in Hollywood. All screenings and lectures in this series take place at the Sie FilmCenter and are free for members, and just $7 for non-members.
[$7; Free for DFS Members]
More info: https://secure.denverfilm.org/tickets/film.aspx?id=30014&FID=100

Magnets on the Fridge #NewDenver
2018-03-07 20:00 - 21:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
In the spirit of the many television shows that are returning after ending years ago, Buntport is bringing back their first live sit-com, Magnets on the Fridge! It’s time to catch up with the old gang and their shenanigans as they try to navigate “new Denver”. Whether you are a long-time fan of Magnets on the Fridge or a total newbie, this is for you! First Wednesday of the month, come hang out with the now 40-somethings as they attempt to deal with the new normal.
[$8 online ($10 at the door)]
More info: https://buntport.com/2017/12/magnets-fridge-newdenver/

Opening: Making Art / Making Community
2018-03-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Vicki Myhren Gallery, 2121 E. Asbury Ave, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Artists are problem solvers and thinkers- imagining alternative realities and solutions for living. This exhibition looks at artists using social bridging strategies in their artmaking through participatory experiments, humorous social critiques, and collaborative craft. These artists pull tactics from social science, psychology, education and design thinking. Referred to as “social practice” or “relational aesthetics” these artists use human relations as their artistic medium rather than a traditional independent creative practice.
March 8th-April 29th, 2018
[Free]
More info: http://vicki-myhren-gallery.du.edu

Artist Panel: Painting/Non-Painting
2018-03-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Over the course of the last century, artists have challenged notions of what a painting can be. As long ago as 1910, Picasso added newspaper clippings and things like contact paper and rope to his canvases while by mid-century Pop Artists like Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol incorporated photographic techniques into their processes, blurring painting’s boundaries even more. Join artists Stephen Batura, Terry Maker, and Sarah McKenzie to see how the act of painting (and near-painting) continues to be redefined in the present day. This panel will also consider if and how the intentions of Clyfford Still and his fellow abstract expressionists hold relevance for this continually evolving medium.
[Free; registration required]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/artist-panel-paintingnon-painting/

SCFD Free Day: Four Mile Historic Park
2018-03-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Thanks to the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the citizens who support it, residents of the SCFD district can enjoy free admission at Four Mile Historic Park!
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 (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties). 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 SCFD: http://scfd.org
[Free]

Art Fitness Training
2018-03-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2018-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 | CO
With an emphasis on close observation and easy to grasp principles, this three-part, participatory workshop is designed to give all audiences the ability to appreciate even the most difficult contemporary art!
Learn the basics of Art Fitness Training at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, then flex your contemporary art muscles at museums, galleries, and private collections throughout the city. Sign-up for all three, or pick and choose your sessions.
Track One
Oct. 20, 2017 – MCA Denver
Nov. 3, 2017 – Emmanuel Gallery*
Nov 17, 2017 – Born Hotel*
Track Two (Purchase Tickets Here)
Feb. 23, 2018 – MCA Denver
Mar. 9, 2018 – Denver Art Museum*
Mar 23, 2018 – Collection of Jim Taylor*
Individual Tickets
$10 / Members & Students
$15 / Non-members
3-Pack
$25 / Available to MCA Denver members only.
Choose Track 1 or Track 2.
* Directions and parking information will be provided upon registration.
More info: https://mcadenver.org/events/art-fitness-training-3

Siren Song
2018-03-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
A comedy series for all pirates and their parents- bringing you new high seas hijinks each Second Saturday Oct.-May! Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage.
From Buntport Theater, the people who brought you Trunks and Duck Duck Dupe!
[$7 online ($8 at the door)]
More info and tickets: https://buntport.com/2016/08/siren-song/

Move Closer: Looking at Chinese Painting
2018-03-10 14:30 - 16:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Have you ever wondered why you like some works of art, while others don’t grab you in quite the same way? Are you curious about what exactly it is you are looking at or for?
Join museum educators and art historians in single lecture sessions designed to inspire close looking and conversation around works of art. Topics vary, from exploring artistic techniques and mediums to making yourself at home with abstract art, and participants will leave with a keen eye for detail, a new set of looking tools, and an expanded ability to connect with many types of art at the Denver Art Museum (and beyond).
What does it mean when a Chinese painting copies an earlier dynastic style? Is it an act of nostalgia, respect or a creative devolution?
Art historian and critic Kealey Boyd will discuss the shared visual thinking of ancient Chinese calligraphy with Song and Yuan painting.
Participants will gain a better understanding of compositional choices and painting techniques that influenced artists for centuries and became transnational.
Doors open at 2 pm
[Members $18, nonmembers $23]
More info: https://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/move-closer-looking-chinese-painting

KIDS: Foxy & Shmoxy
2018-03-11 10:30 - 11:30 | CO
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 find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart (Hamilton Building, level 1), pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and then follow the riddles into the galleries.
Note: The foxes are not here June, July, or August.
[Included with DAM admission]
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/programs/foxy-shmoxy

Netflix and Chill
2018-03-11 11:00 - 13:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
“If a Tree Falls” with Warm Cookies of the Revolution
You bring a pillow and we’ll bring the popcorn, candy, and drinks. We’ll watch this incredible film exploring the effectiveness and limits of activism, who we label terrorists and why, and then talk about our connection to these issues.
[$5 suggested donation]
More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/netflix-and-chill-march-2018/

Pi Day
2018-03-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Enjoy a brief lecture about the origins of pie AND π! Spoiler alert: There will also be actual pie to eat. Ideal for adults and children who like learning and pie.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/pi-day

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
2018-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | GA Denver @ Industry RiNo Station, 3858 Walnut St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
You can’t expect to achieve anything if you never take any risks, and if you don’t embark on adventures, you’re not going to gain any new experiences. It’s simple.
Hear how five local creatives and entrepreneurs went against all odds to pursue their passion, career & dreams and turn what they love into what they do. Our speakers will discuss and share tips on:

how to find your inner passion and purpose
techniques that you can use to achieve success in everything you do
personal stories and life anecdotes
those mistakes worth making

Curated and hosted by Go Play Denver & General Assembly, you’ll get 5 tips in 5 minutes from 5 speakers, then you’ll get to ask questions at the end. Join us for a fun night filled with a good ole’ dose of inspiration and hang around for a beer, wine, and a chat afterward too.
[Free; includes beer from Ratio Beerworks for those over 21]
Register: https://generalassemb.ly/education/nothing-ventured-nothing-gained-how-to-get-where-you-want-to-go/denver/45081
More about this quarter’s speakers:

Scott Bennett, Founder & CEO,
Housefish Design
Scott followed a love of auto racing to a degree in Automotive Engineering from England’s Loughborough University. This led to work designing cars that won the Indy 500 and Indycar championship, as well as the design of racing shock absorbers, vehicle dynamics simulation software, data acquisition and telemetry, Baja off-road trophy trucks, and composite aircraft. In 2002, he helped a new Indycar manufacturer setup a state of the art manufacturing facility incorporating carbon fiber autoclaves, rapid prototyping, and 3 and 5 axis machining, all while simultaneously designing a car under near-impossible time constraints. And then did it all again in 2009 with a new US-based Formula 1 team.
Along the way, an interest in furniture design led to the founding of Housefish, a Denver-based furniture design and manufacturing studio dedicated to combining advanced manufacturing techniques and careful hand craft to produce innovative, evocative, environmentally responsible furniture in the US.
Scott also cofounded Westwood Design, an influential juvenile furniture manufacturer, and has done design work for several major furniture manufacturers.
Scott’s work has been exhibited at ICFF in New York, Ventura Lambrate in Milan, is in the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum, and has been featured in countless print and internet publications.

Stephanie Frances, Founder and Executive Director,
Prodigy Ventures
Stephanie Frances is Founder and Executive Director of Prodigy Ventures. Her experience includes: Ten years career development and WIA case management experience working with low-income youth and disabled adults with multiple barriers to accessing traditional labor market. Three years managing team of Youth Career Development Facilitators in Denver Public Schools. Led curriculum re-design process for Goodwill’s Youth Career Development Program. Lead for Summer Youth Employment Program and Bridges to Work Professional Internship program as contractor for City and County of Denver. Master’s Nonprofit Management from Regis University.

Patricia Tolentino, Founder,
Stories Not Forgotten
Patricia Tolentino, or Trish or Patty T to her friends and family, is an adventurer and enthusiastic traveler, storyteller and artist. A native Oklahoman, she brings nearly two decades of media experience and creativity to every project. Trish attended Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, then branched out into broadcast production and editing at the local PBS station. Experienced in many video formats, she’s created training and outreach videos for the Department of Veterans Affairs, highlights and fast-paced replays for Fox Sports Midwest, as well as media featuring personal stories, events, marketing, and much more.
Trish is a lover of Texas Hold ‘Em, bourbon tastings, and the outdoors. A seasoned triathlete, she completed a full Ironman in 2014 and is enjoying the Colorado outdoors lifestyle since her move in 2015.
In 2016, she took the leap into entrepreneurship by starting Stories Not Forgotten – a video production service to help families preserve their stories and history for future generations.

Geraldine Kim & Joshua Gertzen, Founding Owners,
Frozen Matter
Gerry and Josh are the founding owners of Frozen Matter, a dairy plant and frozen dessert parlor in Uptown Denver, and Retrograde, a craft cocktail lounge located in the “walk-in freezer” of Frozen Matter. Having lived in San Francisco before Denver, Gerry was spoiled with some amazing ice creams. When a lawyering job moved Gerry to Denver, she found herself in a city with a gap in craft ice cream offerings. Having developed a serious side passion in dessert making, she knew should could do something about it. Through a mutual friend, she met Josh who had moved to Denver for a job at a software consulting firm. They hit it off, ate a lot of ice cream together and started dreaming of a sweeter life—one full of ice cream and happy people, creativity and working with their hands, a life in which, as business owners, they could have greater control. With Josh’s side interest in space science, general geekery and ability to build anything (growing up in Alaska, he and his Dad built their house) combining with Gerry’s culinary interest, the Frozen Matter cow-to-cone concept was born. In the full spirit of great escapes, the Retrograde concept was born shortly thereafter. Josh and Gerry dropped out of their desk jobs and opened Frozen Matter and Retrograde in 2016. With a lot of sweat and luck, Gerry and Josh have been named Rising Stars for Frozen Matter by StarChefs, Retrograde was named Bar of the Year in 2016 by EaterDenver readers and 2017 Top of Town Cocktail Menu in 2017 by 5280 Magazine.
Before finding themselves in a world of rainbow sprinkles, Josh was a software engineer with eighteen years of experience in process automation, website development and online marketing. In addition, he founded various technology start-ups and managed several software development teams. Gerry was a regulatory attorney, representing the California Public Utilities Commission and then Xcel Energy. She graduated from the University of Southern California with studies focused on art history and economics and the Santa Clara University of Law. Josh and Gerry are both graduates of the 123rd class of the Penn State Ice Cream Program, the oldest ice cream school in the world (yes, you can study ice cream).

Jason zumBrunnen, Co-Founder & Brewmaster ,
Ratio Beer Works
Jason zumBrunnen is the co-founder and Brewmaster at Ratio Beerworks in Denver, CO. He is a Colorado native and a CU Boulder graduate in Chemical Engineering. He also attended brewing school in Chicago at the Siebel Institute as well as Doemen’s Academy in Munich, Germany. Upon moving to Denver, he became an award-winning brewer at Wynkoop and AC Golden before forming Ratio Beerworks in February of 2015 at 2920 Larimer St in the RiNo Art District of Denver.
Before starting Ratio, Jason tried his hand at many unusual jobs, including working at Cirque du Soleil (NOT as an acrobat!), working at film studios in LA, selling plastic, and touring the world singing and playing guitar in a punk rock band. He lives in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver with his wife, son, and mini-schnauzer, Levi Honkytonk.

Indigenous Film
2018-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to partner with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission to present Indigenous Film, a monthly indigenous film series.
The film will be screened at the Museum’s Phipps Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m., films begin at 6:30 p.m. Please use the IMAX Evening Entrance on the east side of the Museum. Admission is free. Concessions are available for purchase.
To Brooklyn and Back: A Mohawk Journey
March 14
6:30 p.m.
Director Reaghan Tarbell (Mohawk). For over 50 years, the Kahnawake Mohawks of Quebec, Canada occupied a 10 square block hub in the North Gowanus section of Brooklyn, which became known as Little Caughnawaga. The director provides a new perspective on the Mohawk high steel workers who helped build the bridges and skyscrapers of New York City. This is the story of the women behind the men, who created the community of “Little Caughnawaga,” a home away from home in the heart of Brooklyn. (Mushkeg Media, Inc, 2008, 57 min.) www.mushkeg.ca.
An audience discussion will follow the film screening.
[Free]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/indigenous-film/
2018 Schedule – Film titles to be announced
Wednesday, April 11
Wednesday, May 9
Wednesday, June 13
Wednesday, July 11
Wednesday, August 8
Wednesday, September 12
Wednesday, November 14
No screening in December

Women of Denver History
2018-03-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Hampden Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave., Denver, CO, 80231, United States
The city of Denver was shaped by the efforts of many great people. Join Active Minds as we focus on the women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state. We will cover some familiar
names as well as some lesser known figures as we trace the impact of these women and their place in history.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/women-denver-history

The Octopus Initiative Launch Party
2018-03-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Usually, when you’re in a museum you only get to look at the art, but MCA Denver wanted to change all that. They wanted people to have the ability to look at the art on their walls, and also to have the chance to hang that art in their own homes and LIVE WITH IT. Radical, yes, but, the MCA firmly believes in the power of art and its ability to inspire, challenge, and enrich lives.
The Octopus Initiative is a FREE art lending library that will put art in the hands of many. This program will reach out to the community with welcoming arms, offering any Denver metro resident a chance to live with a work of art for ten months. And, it’s not just any art–it’s art they’ve commissioned from Denver’s leading artists.
Commissioned artists will each create 25 unique works of art that form the library’s inventory. The first six artists are:

Sierra Montoya Barela
Molly Bounds
Suchitra Mattai
Chris Oatey
Laura Shill
Derrick Velasquez

[Penny Admission]
More info: https://mcadenver.org/events/octopus-initiative-launch-party
Event Fast Facts:

It will be Penny Admission from 4–9PM.
Any Denver metro resident can sign up to enter the lottery.
Gallery attendants will be roaming the library to help people sign up and answer questions about the lottery and how it works.
Guests can hang out and chat with the participating artists while exploring their work.
Last, but definitely not least, the first 100 visitors (who are 21+) through the door between 4–9PM will receive a free beer, graciously donated by Ratio Beerworks.

The Science Lounge: Luminous
2018-03-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Light up the night! Get enlightened by the temporary exhibition, Creatures of Light, and explore the world of bioluminescence, fluorescence, and iridescence. Play with the spectrum of light, from the infrared to the ultraviolet, and stir up a glowing chemistry concoction.
21+ Only.
[$13 – $15; cash bar]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/the-science-lounge/the-science-lounge-luminous/

Brass, Bagpipes & Co.: Off Kilt-er
2018-03-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2018-03-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2018-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80208, United States
March 16 & 17 – 7:30pm, March 18 – 2:00pm
with Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums, Wick School of Irish Dance, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, Todd Teske – Tenor, Joanna & Iain Hyde – Fiddle & Guitar
PIPERS, DANCERS AND BRASS, OH MY! It’s a full-blown St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza. If you’re looking for a weekend of non-stop fun, don’t miss this annual sold-out show. We’re all a little Off-Kilter, so whether you have the Luck O’ the Irish or your gold was stolen by a sneaky Leprechaun, you’ll be guaranteed a grand time with great company.
Selections from: Firedance, Loch Lomond, Celtic Air on a G String, Ancient Threads, Megalomania Finale and more!
[$12 – $48]
Discounts for children, students and seniors 65+
More info: https://www.denverbrass.org/events/brass-bagpipes-co-off-kilt-er

Kids' T-Shirt Printing Workshop
2018-03-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Ink Lounge, 29 S Fox Street, Denver, CO, 80223, United States
Get inky with the fun folks at Ink Lounge! Kids will spend about 30 minutes drawing (or they can bring a B&W drawing) – then while they are having a snack break we’ll expose the screens to get ready for printing. They can print up to 6 T-shirts, hoodies, pillowcases, skirts, tote bags, etc. They are required to bring their own items, but we also have a small selection of blank items for sale in the retail shop.
Ages: 6+
Class Size: 8
[$25]
More info: http://inklounge.com/kids-craftshops.html
Details:
How Many Items? They can bring up to 8 fabric items to print on, but they will be printing the same art image and size on all items. Remember they need to bring their own items to print on.
Types of Items: T-shirts, tote bags, pillowcases, tea towels, hoodies, etc. Items such as thick towels, heavily textured materials or items with pockets and zippers give unexpected results.
How Many Colors? They will print the same 1 ink color on all their items. So if they bring dark and light items they’ll need to pick a color that works on both, but we do have a good ink selection to choose from that can work on either.

Lecture: Cinema Censorship
2018-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Public outcry over perceived immorality in Hollywood and the movies, as well as the growing number of city and state censorship boards, led movie studios to fear that federal regulations were not far off. This lecture looks closely at how censorship impacted the film industry from the 1920s-1960s. Speaker: Vincent Piturro, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English and Cinema Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
In the 1940s, film studios introduced an entirely new film genre to American audiences. Filled with murder, corruption and despair, and populated with detectives and femme fatales, the films that came to be defined as Film Noir grew into enduring and iconic classics. Today, these hard-boiled tales are just as fascinating and entertaining as when they first premiered more than a half-century ago.
The Denver Film Society is excited to present a collection of some of the best American noir classics, kicking off with the film that many suggest marked the genre’s end point (Touch of Evil) and working backward to showcase hallmarks of the form (The Big Sleep and Double Indemnity). The films, featuring career-defining roles by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including: Lauren Bacall, Orson Welles, Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck, Janet Leigh, and Edward G. Robinson, are cinematic treats, not to be missed on the big screen.
Along with these monthly screenings, DFS will also present a series of lectures by local film scholars that provide additional context and insights into the early American cinema. Lectures include an introduction to film noir, its history, impact and influences; a discussion about how Hollywood helped shape attitudes about the female body; and a presentation on the history of censorship and the Hays code in Hollywood. All screenings and lectures in this series take place at the Sie FilmCenter and are free for members, and just $7 for non-members.
[$7; Free for DFS Members]
More info: https://secure.denverfilm.org/tickets/film.aspx?id=30015&FID=100

Colorado Symphony's Petite Musique: The Ugly Duckling
2018-03-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Central Library, 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
The 16-piece Petite Musique orchestra and narrator will perform an interactive program featuring storytelling, singing, and movement with music. Their rendition of The Ugly Duckling will delight young children, teachers and caregivers.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/colorado-symphony%27s-petite-musique-ugly-duckling

Peer Revue
2018-03-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Cheer on local scientists turned comedians as they attempt standup for the first time and wax hilarious about the unique nuances of their work. This one-of-a-kind comedy night for science fans will get you laughing with (and at!) some of the biggest brains in town. Learn more about Peer Revue at www.peer-revue.com. Cash bar.
[$12 member, $15 nonmember]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/peer-revue-stand-up-for-science/

Hollywood Favorites at DMNS: Star Wars: The Last Jedi 3D
2018-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.
Showtimes:
Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 23 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 24 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 29 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 30 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 31 7:30 p.m.
[$6 – $9.95]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/imax/upcoming-films/hollywood-favorite-star-wars-the-last-jedi-3d/

Shut Up and Listen
2018-03-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Look under your seats everybody, because guess what?!! YOU get a laugh! And YOU get a laugh! And YOU get a laugh! No, Oprah won’t be there but MCA Denver’s new Spring Event Series will give a stage to the art of live comedic storytelling with Shut Up and Listen, a new event that combines a live podcast taping (because learning is fun) with comedy (because comedy is fun-ny) to create a night that will leave you both smarter, and in stitches.
MARCH 23:
Live taping of Denver’s local podcast, Raconteur Denver. Raconteur Denver is a live storytelling podcast that combines the joy of exploring new locations (like MCA Denver), meeting new people, and hearing stories from Denver’s diverse communities.
After the taping, comedian Christie Buchele will take the stage to do her thing.
Christie Buchele is an up-and-coming standup comic from Denver, Colorado. Christie made a name for herself by being a frequent and popular contributor at the city’s plethora of open mics, but has recently gained wider attention at a variety of contests and festivals. She placed third in Comedy Works’ illustrious New Faces Competition in 2013, and has performed at both the Crom Comedy Festival in Omaha, Nebraska and Denver’s own High Plains Comedy Festival. Christie co-hosts a humorous relationship advice podcast called Empty Girlfriend, and reps the Mile High City hard while crushing audiences with a wry, biting style that’s a bit sweet, a bit surly, and really, really funny.
[FREE for Members (Just RSVP so we can save your spot) | $5 Nonmembers]
More info: https://mcadenver.org/events/shut-listen-0
