Redline Brown Bag Lunch
2018-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Please join RedLine for our February Brown Bag Lunch!
This program was originally created as a way to extend the conversations started in our 48 Hours Summit & Exhibition while bringing community members together.
As always, Brown Bag Lunch is free and open to everyone. All you need is your lunch and your ideas!
This month, we will discuss the relevancy of art inside and outside the “art world.” The discussion will revolve around this article. You do not need to read the article to take part in the conversation, but it will be referenced here and there!
[Free]

Artist Curated Dining Experience
2018-02-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
If you’re looking for an intimate, unique, artsy or avant-garde dining experience this Valentine’s day, look no further! Local artist, Esther Hernandez is hosting a fundraiser for Redline Contemporary Arts Center and invites you to have a romantic dinner using utensils and devices she has created for couples to get to know each other in a more practical way. You are not only allowed to touch the art, you are required to use it to interact with your partner in order to eat dinner. Get ready to have your compatibility and communication styles revealed, how well do you work together? How considerate are you of each other? The menu features local, organic and vegetarian cuisine from the Mercury Café. Enjoy the quirky, symphonic sounds of Preteen OD and the transcendental electronic music of J Hamilton Isaacs during dinner. Wander the gallery before or after and take in the 10th Anniversary Retrospective Resident Artist Exhibit which showcases over 70 artists. Seating is extremely limited.
Tickets/Details:

All inclusive dinner for 2. Please arrive on time to your selected reservation. We welcome you to arrive early, or stay late, and explore the gallery space and exhibition.
$100 per couple ($75 for RedLine Members) includes musical entertainment, 3 course meal with wine, unique interactive art experience and a complimentary Redline membership
Free on site parking in RedLine’s lot
Because this is a time based, performance dinner, late arrival past 15 minutes will terminate your reservation.
Reservation times: 5:00pm, 6:15pm, 7:30pm, 8:45pm

More info: http://www.redlineart.org/upcomingevents/2018/1/22/artist-curated-dining-experience

Paint with Light
2018-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Byers, 675 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Use colorful L.E.Ds, glow sticks, and more to “paint with light” in this long exposure digital photography workshop.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/paint-light-0

Winter of Reading Book Cover Lotería
2018-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Join the Smiley Branch Library and Woodbury Branch Library at Call to Arms Brewing Company to play book cover lotería! Enjoy your favorite brew while playing this bingo-style game of chance with a literary twist. 21+
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/winter-reading-book-cover-loteria-call-arms-brewing-company
Call to Arms Brewing Company
4526 Tennyson St.
Denver, CO 80212

Park Hill Underground Comedy Club: Nathan Lund
2018-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO, 80207, United States
Laugh with beloved Comedy Works regular, host of Film on the Rocks, and Denver Comedy Champion Nathan Lund in our underground, after hours comedy club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Eighteen and over only due to adult content.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/park-hill-underground-comedy-club-nathan-lund

WHEN IT AIN’T JUST BLACK AND WHITE
2018-02-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Have you ever seen a performance at Denver School of the Arts? It will blow you away. Members of the public are invited to buy tickets and come see the performances at the school (some of which are so popular they sell out every year).
WHEN IT AIN’T JUST BLACK AND WHITE is the annual production which honors Black History Month. This piece, written and directed by Senior Theatre student Sequoiah Hippolyte, explores the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into a contemporary setting. The production follows a young biracial girl’s journey into the traditions and culture of both sides of her family.
Come early to join us for dinner and the joyful musical performances by the students. To purchase dinner tickets, choose your show tickets first and as you arrive at the check out screen, you’ll see an ADD ON button for the dinner. Add the number of dinners you need and it will all add up together as you check out. You don’t want to miss this Southern Fried Dinner featuring everything from Chicken to Greens!!
[Adults: $17.00; Seniors: $13.00; Students: $10.00; DINNER: $10.00 FOR EACH]
More info and tickets: http://dsa.dpsk12.org/performances/

Try Curling!
2018-02-17 - 2018-02-18 | CO
Denver Curling Club is offering drop in Learn to Curl sessions during the Olympics. Come give curling try!

30 min on the ice with instruction (ages 13+) and a drink for $20/pp.
No sign up needed for a time slot, just drop in.
We can accommodate 24 people in each 30 min time slot.
Hang out, enjoy the Olympics on TV and talk to members about our adult leagues and kids/junior programs.
See curlers in action

When;

Saturday, February 10, 10 AM to 2 PM
Sunday, February 11, 2 to 4 PM
Saturday, February 17, 9-10 AM (for ages 6-12, helmets required, not supplied)
Saturday, February 17, 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, February 17, 7 to 9 PM
Sunday, February 18, 2 to 4:00 PM

Open House Info for Children under 12 years of age.
We have added a Learn to Curl for ages 6-12 on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9-9:30, 9:30-10am.
The cost is only $5 for a 30 minute lesson.
ALL children MUST HAVE A HELMET. We will not be able to supply a helmet. A bicycle or ski helmet is fine but you will have to bring your own.
Looking forward to some new Little Rockers learning the sport!!
[$5 – $20]
Learn more: https://denvercurlingclub.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/382-olympic-open-houses

TEENS: Painting With Words: Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
2018-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Clyfford Still’s art was nothing short of revolutionary. How can we capture the spirit of his paintings in words? Students in grades nine through 12 are invited to join us for an ekphrastic creative writing session in partnership with Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Explore the Museum, learn about Still and Abstract Expressionism, and write in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction forms to discover all that Still’s art inspires. Register early; space is limited.
[Free; Registration required]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/teen-writing-workshop

Sankofa Storytime
2018-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Pauline Robinson Library, 5575 E. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO, 80207, United States
The word Sankofa comes from the Akan people of Ghana. It means, “to go back and get it.” One of the Adinkra symbols for Sankofa depicts a mythical bird flying forward with it’s head turned backward. Our Sankofa Storytime brings the African American tradition of storytelling to life. A collaboration of local artists, authos, community organizations and local librarians; Sankofa celebrates families, children, stories and the arts.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/sankofa-storytime

Pitch Lab: How To Use Improv Comedy As A Tool For Innovation!
2018-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Galvanize – Platte, 1644 Platte St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
What do the best sports teams, musicians and innovators of our generation have in common? They all have the ability to improvise in order to come up with powerful, innovative ideas—fast.
While it can feel a bit risky in the moment, the best plans always include ample room for improvisation. Like a great improv troupe, successful businesses must rely on similar tools and values in order to succeed.
This workshop will teach you how to tackle challenges—in business and in life—using improv comedy techniques proven to innovate ideas, solve problems and build better teams.

Takeaways From The Stage

Learn how to apply tools to rapidly generate innovative ideas and solve problems more effectively
Provide actionable feedback on how to listen and communicate more successfully
Negotiate more effectively using “Yes, And”
Learn how to lead by creating an engaged environment for others

About Your Instructors
RJ Owen:As a professional speaker, manager and event organizer, RJ Owen knows the value of a well-designed plan and the importance of not putting too much faith in it. RJ began his love of improv comedy as a child where he participated in local theater. As an adult, RJ was surprised to find that he could use those same skills for open and honest group imagination to help generate better ideas and unlock powerful insights. At home RJ is a parent of four children who are all quickly becoming better at improvising answers to normal questions like “why is this plant on fire?”

Joel Lutz:Joel is a veteran improv comedian at MadCap Theatre by night and Senior Escalation Engineer at VMware by day, combining the seemingly disparate worlds of comedy and business to help the Denver startup scene find its funny. Also, a 6-year-old once told Joel he was the funniest person ever. And kids rarely lie.

[$30]

More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-lab-how-to-use-improv-comedy-as-a-tool-for-innovation-tickets-41111764394?mc_cid=39841dec3c&mc_eid=a80b541fc0

Ready for the Rings? Exploring an Olympic Opportunity
2018-02-21 17:30 - 18:30 | CO
As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games kick off in PyeongChang and we look forward to cheering on the 35 athletes representing Colorado (more than any other state in the U.S.!) who will compete, the dialogue surrounding the possibility of Denver’s own Winter Olympic Games is also picking up pace.
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, with the support of Governor John Hickenlooper, has assembled an Exploratory Committee—chaired by Rob Cohen, CEO of IMA Financial and chairman of the Downtown Denver, Inc. Board of Directors—to determine whether Denver should submit a bid for a future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games when the United States Olympic Committee issues a call for U.S. candidates. The Exploratory Committee, which is comprised of civic and community leaders from around the State of Colorado, is tasked with conducting a thorough examination of a broad range of factors to determine whether hosting a future Winter Olympic Games would be good for Denver and the State of Colorado.
Join CityBuild Denver on February 21st to learn more about the bid process and give your feedback about the opportunities, challenges and legacy of bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to our state. We need your feedback!
Can’t make the event? You can still participate in the exploratory process:
-Visit the newly developed explorethegames.com website for information about the exploratory process, committee members, FAQs, and community engagement opportunities.
-Participate in an upcoming online community meeting to learn more about the bid process. Th next meeting is Saturday, Feb. 24, at 9 a.m MT. Information about how to participate in those meetings has been posted at sharethegold.org.
-Complete the online survey, available at wintergamessurvey.org. To take the survey in Spanish, go to wintergamessurvey.org/inicio
[Free]
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/721904938018568/

Adult Story Time - Anti-Valentine's Day
2018-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | CO
Put down that smartphone, turn off that laptop, relax with beer and rediscover the joy of being read to. Enjoy short stories, essays and even poetry, plus a fun interactive activity.
This month join us in a toast to ruptured romance as we read you selections from poems and stories of romance gone awry.
Hosted by the Schlessman Family Library @ Fiction Beer Company (7101 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80220)
[Free]
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/292685417923210/

film/Still: Loving Vincent
2018-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Join CSM for the third season of film/Still with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, now at its newest location in Sloan’s Lake, for groundbreaking films that address an array of themes about art and the human experience. At every screening, you’ll enjoy beers on tap; a full selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails; and a multicourse menu with service right to your seat.
[$8]
Loving Vincent (Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, 2017, 95 minutes)
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
4255 West Colfax Avenue
$8 | Tickets at drafthouse.com
Free bottomless popcorn for CSM members with member ID.
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/filmstill-loving-vincent/

Lecture: North Korea
2018-02-22 18:45 - 19:45 | Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80238, United States
Tensions between North Korea, the United States, and much of the East Asian region continue to escalate without any clear path for resolution. Join Active Minds for a discussion of recent developments as well as a review of North Korean history. We will cover the dynastic leadership of the Kim family as well as the country’s ongoing development of nuclear weapons. North Korea’s place in the world relative to global issues such as international trade and human rights issues will also be addressed as well as what the future may hold as this situation continues to unfold.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/active-minds-north-korea

Artist Talk: Diego Rodriguez-Warner
2018-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join MCA Denver for an artist talk with Diego Rodriguez-Warner and assistant curator Zoe Larkins.
Bio: Diego Rodriguez-Warner was born in Managua, Nicaragua in 1986 and moved to Denver, Colorado in 1990. He holds fine arts degrees from Hampshire College and the Rhode Island School of Design, and he has studied under the Cuban Minister of Fine Arts, Lesbia Dumois, in Havana. At RISD, he was a recipient of the Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship. His work has been shown around the US, in Cuba, and in Germany.
[$5 – $10]
More info: https://mcadenver.org/events/diego-rodriguez-warner

Temple Bizaar
2018-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Temple, 2400 Curtis St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Temple Bizaar is an open studio/pop up shop/and punk rock show hosted by the Temple and Five-Points Pizza. With Music by Redbelly!
[$5 at the door gets you admission, pizza and a beer]
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/930984057026921/

Science Cafe: Dead Sea Scrolls - Nature of the Extraordinary Discovery and Significance for Biblical Study
2018-02-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St., Denver, CO, 80220, United States
To coincide with the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, join Sharon Coggin, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado Denver, for an introduction to these fascinating documents.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/dead-sea-scrolls-nature-extraordinary-discovery-and-significance-biblical-study

Art Fitness Training
2018-02-23 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

Isaac Asimov's The Last Question
2018-02-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2018-02-23 20:00 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
In 1979, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (then the Natural History Museum of Denver) produced The Last Question, a planetarium show based on a short story by acclaimed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov and narrated by the legendary Leonard Nimoy. The story takes place in 2061 and begins with a simple question posed to a computer. Now you can experience the cerebral tale as never before during this totally-out-there event that combines visual elements digitized from the original glass slides, Nimoy’s voiceover, and today’s advanced planetarium technology. Swing by the cash bar before the show, and view items from the Museum archives, including objects related to Asimov and Nimoy. Ka Chun Yu, curator of space science, will lead a Q&A after the program. No late admittance.
[$12 member, $15 nonmember]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/isaac-asimovs-the-last-question-6-pm/

Opening Weekend: The Book Handlers
2018-02-23 20:00 - 21:30, 2018-02-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Do you have a large library full of beautiful but unread books? Never fear! The Book Handlers are here to make your books look worn-in and well-read. Look cultured, cultivated, literate without all the fuss of actually having to read anything. A satire inspired by a short story by Brian O’Nolan.
[$18 – $25]
More info: https://buntport.com/2018/01/the-book-handlers/

JANE/EYRE
2018-02-23 20:00 - 21:30, 2018-02-24 20:00 - 21:30 | The Bakery, 2132 Market Street, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Songs and stories from Jane Eyre: a queer adaptation of the classic novel.

This is not for persons who hold solemn doctrines about the angelic nature of literature or theater: but we are not here to flatter egotism, or prop up humbug; we are merely telling the story. We value what is good in books; but we believe in the existence of other, and more vivid kinds of goodness.
It is narrow-minded to say that we ought to confine ourselves to making puddings and knitting stockings, to playing on the piano and embroidering bags.
—Charlotte Brontë, 1847 (edited)

Adapted for stage by Grapefruit Lab
With original live music by Teacup Gorilla & Dameon Merkl
[$15]
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/janeeyre-tickets-42391928399

Tiny Tots
2018-02-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2018-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO, 80010, United States
Tiny Tots gets children truly “inside the orchestra” by seating the audience on the floor and surrounding them with a 30+ piece professional orchestra.
Designed for children six and under, Tiny Tots is a 45-minute program that gives young ones the chance to interact with the conductor and the musicians and learn about the instruments in the process. Children are encouraged to respond to different elements of the music, from thinking about how music makes them feel to getting on their feet and moving. They are treated to up-close-and-personal demos by various instruments, introduced to musical concepts, emotional understanding of the arts, and artistic expression. The music selection, design, and scripting of Tiny Tots is geared to connect very young children with music – physically, emotionally, and mentally. Children are also encouraged to take a closer look at the instruments and ask questions of the musicians after the concert has concluded. Every Tiny Tots event includes guest performers from some of our cultural partner organizations.
Additional perks for this date/location: Coinciding with the grand opening of Neighborhood Music at Stanley Marketplace, visitors can enjoy free lessons, pop-up performances and flash mobs throughout the day on 2/24. More info: http://neighborhoodmusicstapleton.com/events/
[$9.95]
More info: https://insidetheorchestra.org/tiny-tots-events/

Home Bigger Than Houses: East Side
2018-02-24 11:00 - 13:30 | CO
Share your experiences and hear about solutions with Warm Cookies of the Revolution.
What kind of a community are we right and what do we HOPE we’ll be? What do we FEAR we’ll be? Come enjoy the rich and diverse culture and tasty foods from the Westside and the Eastside while exploring creative solutions to our housing crisis. With music, poetry, food, resident experts, and YOU!
[$5 suggested donation; no one turned away due to lack of funds]
More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/home-bigger-than-houses-east-side/
Village Exchange Center
1609 Havana St
Aurora, CO 80010United States

“Uke” Can Do It! Ukulele Lesson
2018-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Bear Valley Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO, 80236, United States
Grab your uke or borrow one of ours and learn to make zany music and “rawk” out. In our 2-hour workshop you’ll learn easy chords, strums and get to know your uke.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/%22uke%22-can-do-it-ukulele-lesson

Meet Malcolm X
2018-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Corky Gonzales Library, 1498 Irving St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Malcolm X (1925 – 1965), born Malcolm Little, was a Black Muslim minister and National Spokesman for the Nation of Islam. After rising from an early life of drug abuse and petty criminal behavior, this respected yet controversial political figure confronts a personal moral crisis: his own human bigotry. His driving quest for knowledge, self-critique and conversion to Islam changes this ex-convict into an internationally revered, though still controversial, spokesman for the cause of universal human rights.
Colorado Humanities is pleased to offer as part of our Black History Live Tour 2018 a portrayal of Malcolm X by eminent national humanities and Chautauqua scholar Charles Everett Pace. This portrayal will show how marginal outsiders become influential insiders. Participants have a unique opportunity to talk with Malcolm X and with Charles Everett Pace.
[Free]
More info: http://www.coloradohumanities.org/content/black-history-live-2
