Two things to celebrate: the 204th anniversary of our neighbor Mexico's independence and a free concert by the talented musicians of the Colorado Symphony orchestra! Scott O’Neil, resident conductor Jeff Nevin, arranger/trumpet Monica Abrego, soprano The Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, the Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony are thrilled to present El.... Read More

The GREAT DEBATE pits teams of non-experts head to head 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! Tickets: $6-$8 depending on your luck at the door. More info and reservations: http://www.buntport.com/calendar/calendar.htm#DEBATE

Ian Boyden works across multiple media including painting, sculpture, artist's books, photography, site-specific installations, and land art. Consistent across his productions is an intense interest in material relevance, place-based thought, and ecology, with a deep awareness of East Asian aesthetics. He studied for several years in China and Japan, and ultimately received degrees in the.... Read More

CollaborEAT is one of CityBuild’s signature events that completely transforms a space in Downtown Denver (park, lot, street, alleyway) into a beautiful urban community dining room. The event hosts anyone who is passionate about Denver for a unique evening of collaboration, discussion and innovative thinking. This year, the focus will be the future of the 16th Street.... Read More

Crack the genetic code during this evening of alleles and mutations. Dive into the gene pool and ponder personalized genomics, test your skill at sequencing DNA, and consider your own family tree while sipping a chromosomal cocktail.   Ages 21+ Only. (DMNS.org) Tickets: $12 (non-members), $10 (members) More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1541-prophetic-genetics-ages-21.aspx

Hosts Andrew Orvedahl and Robert Rutherford present actors, comedians, musicians, writers, and other creative types telling true stories from their lives, centered on a monthly theme. This monthly event happening on the 3rd Wednesday is FREE! September theme: Firsts. Check out thenarratorspodcast.com for details, and how to sign up to tell. More info: http://www.buntport.com/calendar/calendar.htm#NARRATORS

Not just one weekend, but TWO weekends of beer drinking, live music, keg bowling, long dog races, stein hoisting, bratwurst eating contests and German festival fun! This event is completely free to enter. Food and beverages can be purchased through tickets. Festival hours: Friday 5pm-2am, Saturday 11am-2am and Sunday 11am – 5pm. More info including the schedule of events: http://thedenveroktoberfest.com.... Read More

Coffee cupping is the industry standard for judging a brew’s flavor and overall quality. Participants will learn basic tasting vocabulary and skills, and then use these skills to sample some of Denver’s top coffee roasters, including Copper Door, Corvus and Kaladi Coffee. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

Enjoy a free concert with your Friday art walk in the Santa Fe Art District! Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153440216371368 Concert Series: 8/7: Chase N the Dream (funk, R & B) 8/21: The Corporation (rock cover - Heart, Journey) 9/4: Chilli Willi (top 40, latin rock) 9/18: Dotsero (jazz)

During In Bloom (7/18 - 10/11) at the Denver Art Museum, the Flower Studio on the first floor of the Hamilton Building will host artist demonstrations each weekend, giving visitors the opportunity to observe and interact with artists from a variety of fields including oil painting, flower arranging, crochet and perfumery. You'll certainly want to check out the whole.... Read More