The Return of: Music & Movie Trivia at Sie Film Center
2015-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | 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.

Science Lounge: Make It Mythic
2015-04-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Cool kids go to museums at night! Science Lounge is a series of evening events for ADULTS 21+ ONLY at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science that feature science activities based on a theme, heavy appetizers, a cash bar and limited access to the museum (generally only one exhibit is open during the event). Tickets are $10 for DMNS members and $12 for others.
Description of Make It Mythic from DMNS: Unicorns, mermaids, and dragons, oh my! Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of legendary tales and modern myths as you explore the temporary exhibition Mythic Creatures. Make it mythic by crafting your own creature of lore, uncovering the truth about your favorite myths, and partaking in a fantastical cocktail at the bar. Tickets.

Feminism + Co. -- Married to the Military
2015-04-16 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 Married to the Military Lecture: Women now make up over fifteen percent of US Armed Forces, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story of the remarkable sea change women have seen in their relationship to the military in the last fifteen years. Helen Thorpe, author of Soldier Girls, will jumpstart a dynamic discussion with Angie Ricketts, author of No Man’s War, and Warrant Officer Jaclyn Scott about women’s roles as active duty soldiers, reservists, and wives. (MCA)

Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour at History Colorado
2015-04-17 13:00 - 13:30 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Ever wondered what happens behind-the-scenes at the History Colorado Center? Head to the museum for free (with membership or paid admission) collections tours every third Friday. The 12 lucky members of the tour will visit rarely seen storage and processing spaces and get an up-close-and-personal view of artifacts. Register for the tour when you arrive at the museum. More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/behind-scenes-collection-tours

Free Admission at All National Parks
2015-04-18 - 2015-04-19 | CO
As part of the kick off for National Parks Week April 18 – 26, all National Parks will offer free admission on the 18th and 19th. National Parks Week is a time to celebrate the stunning landscapes and valuable history preserved as part of the parks system, as well as the value of spaces that allow us to connect with nature and outdoor recreation. Colorado is home to many great National Parks including Rocky Mountain National Park (100 years old now!), Colorado Monument, Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde and Hovenweep among others. So find your park, grab your friends and head out of town for the weekend!

Denver Flea
2015-04-18 12:00 - 19:00 | Bindery on Blake, 2901 Blake St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
It’s time to fleak out! Denver Flea returns for another season of cool local vendors, food, beer and live music. Admission is free and you can score a free beer if you RSVP to the event through their website. If you’d like to have even more fleakin’ good times, check out their kick-off party on Friday, 4/17, 6-10. Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door) for bottomless drinks, live music and giveaways.

DPL Weekend Music Series: Jazz Classics with The Tom Gershwin Duo
2015-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
From DPL: Always searching for new challenges in his music, trumpeter Tom Gershwin explores the broad range of classic jazz in this duo project. Working with guitarist Bill Kopper, brass and strings combine effortlessly for intimate ballads, joyful swing tunes and some snappy bebop. 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.

Opening: Starring Linda
2015-04-19 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
She’s back! We can still remember the first time we saw “Linda” at the Denver Art Museum. She looked so real that we found ourselves breathing softly and whispering as we gathered around, attentively studying her sleeping form to see if her closed eyes would twitch or if her ribcage would expand with a quiet breath. In order to preserve this incredible sculpture, the DAM has had Linda in storage since 2009. The exhibit “Starring Linda” will feature Linda in addition to 2 other sculptures by her creator, Colorado artist John DeAndrea. See Linda first on member preview day, 4/18, with a timed ticket.

**Final Week** Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia
2015-04-21 - 2015-04-26 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
EXHIBIT DATES EXTENDED to April 26! This incredibly extensive exhibit has taken over every single floor of the MCA! Journeying through his days as a member of DEVO through the present, Myopia includes an intriguing collection of Mark Mothersbaugh’s music (presented via music videos, record players in the gallery and his own unique orchestrions), personal artifacts, 30,000 postcard-sized works, sculptures, rugs and digital media works. This exhibit is revealing, inspiring and mind-boggling. Don’t miss it!! The final day is April 26, 2015. Tickets to the MCA are $8 for adults ($5 after 5pm) and free for those 18 and under. More info.

Tickets Go on Sale for Botanic Gardens Summer Concerts
2015-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Seeing a summertime concert at the Denver Botanic Gardens is certainly a Denver Bucket List item, so check out this year’s line-up and see if 2015 is the time to relax in the grassy amphitheater, nibble items from your picnic basket and enjoy some great music under the stars. Concerts include Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Boz Scaggs, Keb’ Mo’, Culture Club, Better than Ezra and Melissa Etheridge, among others.

Lark Duo - Free Concert
2015-04-21 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.
Lark Duo: A violin and viola duo that has performed throughout North America and Europe.
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.

Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens York St.
2015-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Lots of things are starting to grow! Go celebrate spring with a visit to one of America’s top botanic gardens. Don’t forget to visit the Children’s Garden on top of the parking structure across the street from the main gardens.

Earth Day Denver
2015-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Walk, bike, ride RTD or carpool your way to Civic Center Park to learn about sustainable living, composting and gardening through interactive displays, expert presentations and fun activities. You’ll also have the opportunity to test drive various models of electric cars (ever wanted to drive a Tesla?) and win cool eco prizes. Local and sustainable food trucks will be on hand should you get hungry. Denver’s Earth Day Fair is free and open to the public.

"Cheatin'" Film Presentation with Director Bill Plymton
2015-04-22 19:15 - 21:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
See the Oscar-nominated animated film and meet the director at the Denver Film Society this week. About the film: In a fateful bumper car collision, Jake and Ella meet and become the most loving couple in the long history of Romance. But when a scheming “other” woman drives a wedge of jealousy into their perfect courtship, insecurity and hatred spell out an untimely fate. With only the help of a disgraced magician and his forbidden “soul machine”, Ella takes the form of Jake’s numerous lovers, desperately fighting through malfunction and deceit as they try to reclaim their destiny. USA, 2013, 76 Minutes. Tickets

Feminism + Co. -- Big Woman
2015-04-23 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 Big Woman Lecture: Poet and performer Andrea Moore chews the fat about bigness, body image, and the female experience in this cabaret-style performance about what it means to be an unapologetically large woman living in America. (MCA)

Denver Music Summit
2015-04-24 - 2015-04-26 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
The Denver Music Summit brings together musicians, industry professionals, civic leaders and music enthusiasts for educational programming, live performances and policy engagement. This 3-day summit provides a platform to share ideas, inspire ingenuity and develop new models of music-driven economic development and community building. Tickets are $35 for the whole weekend and $10 for individual sessions. Check out the schedule and engage with Denver’s ever-growing music scene.
