South Platte RiverFest
2015-06-27 - 2015-06-28 | Confluence Park, 2250 15th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The South Platte RiverFest is not only a fun way for people of all ages to enjoy a day down by the river, it’s also an easy way to support a great organization, the Greenway Foundation. For the past 40 years, The Greenway Foundation has worked to reclaim, restore, and revitalize the South Platte River and its tributaries in Denver. These efforts have led to the construction of over 100 acres of riverside parks, over 100 miles of interconnected greenway trails, and the elimination of over 250 sources of direct pollution into our urban waterways. RiverFest activities will include free stand up paddle board demos, a variety of riverside recreational activities, live music, beer, food, and more.
RiverFest Info: http://www.thegreenwayfoundation.org/south-platte-riverfest.html

Denver Flea
2015-06-27 - 2015-06-28 | Denver Flea Parking Garage, 27th and Blake, Denver, CO, United States
Shop local. Have fun. Denver Flea is one of our favorite marketplaces! This summer, the more than 200 vendors, 12+ food trucks and bands will occupy a parking structure at 27th and Blake. Admission is free (and so is a New Belgium beer if you RSVP at the Denver Flea website) and there will be plenty of parking. Come hang out, browse, eat, drink and play. It’s going to be a fleakin’ good time!
See the list of vendors and get more info: http://www.denverflea.com

Cherry Blossom Festival
2015-06-27 - 2015-06-28 | Sakura Square, Lawrence Street between 19th and 20th Streets, Denver, CO, United States
Celebrate all things Japanese at the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square in downtown Denver. The free event offers an abundance of cultural demonstrations (dance, music and drumming), plus a fun beer garden offering tasty Asian foods, and a marketplace area. Fun for people of all ages.
Festival Dates and Hours:
Saturday June 27, 2015 — (11 am – 6 pm) — (band, food trucks, some vendors to 8 pm)
Sunday June 28, 2015 — (11 am – 4 pm)
More Info: http://cherryblossomdenver.org

Play Space: Artist-Led Creative Play
2015-06-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2015-07-04 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Mestizo-Curtis Park, 32nd & Champa, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Kids and families are invited to join RedLine for artist-led creative play sessions at Mestizo-Curtis Park on Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM throughout the summer.
The program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is NOT required. Food and drinks will be provided!
More Info: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/play-space-creative-play.html
Session Descriptions from Redline:
Session 1: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20
Led by artists Ashley Frazier and Michael Sperandeo
The first session features community artists Ashley Frazier and Mike Sperandeo with their interactive basketball sculpture. Any person that wants to be involved in the creation of this piece is invited to try and score a basket with a balloon filled with non-toxic, washable paint. Not only is throwing paint at things as fun as it seems, but the colorful surface of the sculpture that results from repeated attempts shows that every time you try, it has an impact. Even if you don’t always reach your intended goal, the result can still be worthwhile!
Session 2: June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18
Led by artist Christine Dart
Dance instructor Christine Dart will help participants to tell stories about their neighborhood with dance, theatre and play. Over the four weeks, children and their families will be able to create a story-telling dance piece that they can perform together. Don’t worry if you aren’t a great dancer – this project is more about having fun while expressing yourself and learning others’ stories than it is about getting the steps perfect. Participants are encouraged to attend as many dates as possible, as each one is different and offers the chance to practice and build on what was done the previous week.
Session 3: July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
Led by artist Tracy Tomko
Community artist Tracy Tomko presents her project, “Prototypes to Increase Exuberance” features objects modified in ridiculous ways to be swung, twirled and bounced. The silly, awkward way in which they are used serves as a method to deal with uncomfortable emotions. As a part of this interactive performance, participants are encouraged to work with the artist to create their own unusual objects to use, with their own symbolism and solutions to their own adversities.
Session 4: August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5
Led by arist Risa Murray
Community artist Risa Murray will help the neighborhood to put on a puppet show. From deciding on a story from the Five Points/Whittier/Curtis Park area’s rich and diverse cultural past to making the puppets and sets and finally performing and watching the show as a community, this fun experience will have children and families working and learning together.

BikeLove Festival
2015-06-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Sculpture Park, 950 13th St, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
BikeLove is a FREE, ALL AGES outdoor event that brings together the community and the people, organizations, and businesses that make bicycling a big and important part of our lives in Denver. Bike performers, artists, builders, advocacy, and more coupled with music, activities, craft beer, and delicious food, all in the name of celebrating bikes together.
BikeLove Info: http://www.bikelovedenver.com/

ideaLAB Family Workshop: Catapults!
2015-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Popups Example
Make things fly with just cardboard and some simple engineering! The ideaLAB is a space for people (kids, teens and adults) to make, tinker and create with FREE access to cutting edge software and hardware like a 3D Printer, GoPro cameras, a recording studio, soldering irons and a sewing machine, plus experts on hand to answer questions!
Family ideaLAB times are for kids and parents/caregivers to work together on a project. As such, DPL asks that no unaccompanied adults or children attend these drop-in classes. Adults and teens have their own drop-in times on other days.
Learn more about ideaLAB: https://www.denverlibrary.org/idealab

Chamberlin Observatory Open House
2015-06-27 20:30 - 22:30 | Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 East Warren Avenue, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Join the Denver Astrological society for one of their monthly open houses at the historic Chamberlin Observatory. During the event, guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch aperture Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refractor by checking in at the desk on the main floor of the observatory and paying a $2 per-person fee or $5 per family. If the weather is cloudy and not suitable for viewing with the observatory’s telescope, there is a reduced $1 per-person entry fee to the observatory. In addition to touring the observatory, the monthly open houses are a great time to interact with members of the DAS and get answers to questions about your telescope (feel free to bring your scope to set up outside of the Observatory as many DAS members do) or anything you see in the sky! Chamberlin Observatory Open House info.

Yoga Rocks the Park
2015-06-28 09:00 - 11:30 | Sunken Gardens Park, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Yoga Rocks the Park is a free 75-minute yoga class (beginners welcome!) accompanied by live music or a DJ, plus programming for kids (Radiant Beginnings), lawn games, wellness vendors and food vendors. Yoga Rocks the Park is all about encouraging community connection through yoga and healthy living.
2015 Dates: 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23 and 9/6. All events begin at 9a (check in starts at 8a) and take place at the Sunken Gardens Park.
Yoga Rocks the Park Info: http://www.yogarocksthepark.com/denver.html
June 28 Guides: Heather Lindemann + Tracey Erin Lanham:
Heather Lindemann and Sahaja Devi (Tracey Erin Lanham) are co-owners of Mudra Yoga Studio in Denver, Colorado. Mudra Yoga Studio’s mission is to bring accessible and approachable yoga to everyone while also offering an opportunity for a deep, transformative experience. Mudra Yoga Studio offers a variety of classes including vinyasa flow, heated detox, restorative, align and flow, prenatal, fundamentals, meditation, workshops and retreats. The studio is designed to be warm, inviting and beautiful.
June 28 Music: Members of Chimney Choir:
Kris Drickey and David Rynhart, two of the founding member’s of Denver’s avante-pop band Chimney Choir, join together in this ambient duo side project which combines folk instrumentation, electronic <span “font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica;=”” mso-bidi-font-family:helvetica;color:#141823″=””>soundscapes, looping, and swirling textures of rhythm and melody. Chimney Choir recently scored and performed a full-length ballet called BOOMTOWN with innovative dance company, Wonderbound. Since forming in early 2011, the Denver-based band has toured the country extensively, self-produced four recordings, and collaborated with many artists in the Front Range in mediums including film, sculpture, performance art, and dance. This summer Chimney Choir will go on to write and record a new full-length album.
June 28 Radiant Beginnings Camp YRP Instructor: Jennifer Werner
Jenny Werner has been serving as a teacher since she was 16, working as a camp counselor and then transitioning into a career as a visual arts teacher for Denver Public Schools. For the past 15 years she has been inspiring children to create. It was 5 years ago when her teaching shifted when she discovered yoga. In her heart she knew she wanted to share the tools of yoga to help children to find more calm and balance in their lives. After receiving her adult 200 hr. training at Shamabava yoga she continued her yoga education receiving a 108 hr. children’s’ training from Prana yoga. Jenny has taught family yoga, children’s yoga, and a combined class of art and yoga for the past 3 years. Her life path is to serve children, helping them to connect to their creativity, bodies, minds, and breath.

Monday Madness Movie: Despicable Me
2015-06-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Infinity Park at Glendale, 4599 E Tennessee Ave, Glendale, CO, United States
Bring your picnic blanket and basket and relax on the grass field for a summertime outdoor movie at Infinity Park in Glendale. All movies are FREE. Gates open at 7p and the movie starts at 8p.
Complete series:

Date
Movie
Year
Rating

June 1
Big Hero 6
2014
PG

June 15
Night at the Museum
2006
PG-13

June 29
Despicable Me 2
2013
PG

July 13
Princess Bride
1987
PG

July 27
How to Train Your Dragon
2010
PG

August 10
Remember the Titans
2000
PG

More info: http://infinityparkatglendale.com/movies

Shady Grove Picnic Series: Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin
2015-07-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Bring a picnic and take part in this summer tradition that’s been happening for almost two decades at the Four Mile Historic Party. We can never believe how relaxing this little patch of 1859 simplicity is and the addition of music programming from Swallow Hill makes for a great mid-week escape. Tickets are $10, $2 for kids 2-12. Doors open at 6p and the concert begins at 6:30p.
2015 Lineup
Clay Kirkland & Al Chesis & The Delta Sonics – June 10
Some of the finest bluesmen in Colorado
Blackberry Bushes String Band – June 17
Bluegrass for dancin’ the night away
The Semaphores – June 24
Playing all your favorite honkytonk classics

Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin – July 1
Joyful Acoustic Americana

Tallgrass – July 8
Three-part harmonies nestled in old-timey sounds
The Sweet Lillies – July 15
High-energy, melodic tunes with powerful harmonies
Harry Tuft – July 22
Colorado folk music legend

Teresa Storch – July 29
A singer/songwriter with strength and riveting, emotional power

Rocky Mountain Jewgrass – August 5
High octane Jewish bluegrass

Atomga – August 12
10-piece Afro-funk

Southern Exposure – August 19
Contemporary bluegrass with traditional tunes
More information: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove/

Faberge: A Life Of Its Own
2015-07-01 19:15 - 20:30 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
One Night Only! Wednesday, July 1st at 7:15pm.
This captivating new film tells the fascinating story behind the most prestigious name in luxury: Fabergé.
Enjoying unprecedented access to the most esteemed private collections, insights from world experts and interviews with the descendants of the Fabergé family, this is a rare opportunity to discover the genius of the family behind the finest objects ever created.
The special cinematic event release will also feature exclusive access to two historic new pieces – the first new creation in almost 100 years, and a recently re-discovered lost treasure – and presents them to an international audience for the first time, before they return to the secrecy of their very private collections.
USA, 2015, 87 Minute Running Time
More info and film trailer: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=27575

Independence Day at Four Mile Historic Park
2015-07-02 17:00 - 22:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Join Four Mile Historic Park for old-time games, historic demonstrations, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more. Grab some dinner and a beer from the vendors at the event and stay to watch the Glendale fireworks show. Last entry to the Park is at 9:00 pm. Admission is free, but there is a charge for food, refreshments, and some activities.
More info: http://www.fourmilepark.org/events

MojaBlu: Biff Gore Band & Dotsero
2015-07-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Conservatory Green at Stapleton, 49th Place and Valentia St, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Get more Motown, Jazz and Blues into your life with a series of free Thursday night concerts at Conservatory Green at Stapleton (49th Place and Valencia Street) known as MojaBlu. Free and open to the public. Jazz on Conservatory Info.
2015 Jazz on Conservatory Green @ Stapleton schedule:
June 11 6:30pm-7:15pm Maestro Jeff Hughes
7:45pm-9:00pm Otis Taylor Band
June 18 6:30pm-7:15pm Michael T. Hornbuckle Band
7:45pm-9:00pm Ron Ivory Band
June 25 6:30pm-7:15pm John Weeks Blues Band
7:45pm-9:00pm Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene
July 2 6:30pm-7:15pm Biff Gore Band
7:45pm-9:00pm Dotsero
July 9 6:30pm-7:15pm What’s Cooking Big Band
7:45pm-9:00pm SuCh
July 16 6:30pm-7:15pm Jack Hadley Blue Band
7:45pm-9:00pm Tunisia Band
July 23 6:30pm-7:15pm Delta Sonics Band
7:45pm-9:00pm Hazel Miller Band
July 30 6:30pm-7:15pm Eef & Blues Express
7:45pm-9:00pm Hot Lunch

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
2015-07-03 - 2015-07-05 | Cherry Creek North Business District, 299 Milwaukee, Denver, United States
Celebrating its 25th year, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a celebration of art and imagination that presents 260 juried artist vendors, plus an abundance of live music, artist demos, food, and even a whole block dedicated to art-making opportunities for children. One of our favorite times to stroll through the festival is during the Art-NOW! preview night on Thursday, July 2nd, from 7p to 10p. During this special event that is free and open to the public, guests can preview the works of 28 featured artists on the block of Clayton between 2nd and 3rd avenues. Festival Hours: FRI 7/3, 10a – 8p; SAT 7/4, 10a – 8p; SUN 7/5, 10a – 6p.
More Info: http://cherrycreekartsfestival.org

B-Side Music Fridays: Automatic Iris + The Take
2015-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
This summer at MCA is going to be awesome! Enjoy great music, a cocktail (or wine, beer, soda or coffee) and one of Denver’s best rooftop patios. Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is only $5 after 5p and the museum is open until 9p Tuesday-Friday during the summer.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE

June 5

Evan Holm & Friends

June 12

Esme Patterson (former member of Paper Bird)

June 19

Ambit + Dream Hike

June 26

The Horse Latitudes

July 3

Automatic Iris + The Take

July 17

Leighton Peterson (from Safeboating is no Accident) + Glowing House

July 24

Rose Quartz DJ set

July 31

Normal Eyes (Wilson from Snake Rattle Rattle Snake + Zale Hessler from Prism waves)

August 7

Teen Event

August 14

Bluebook

August 21

Adam Baumeister + VIPlease (Jeff Linsenmaier from The Fray + Sean King from Devotchka)

August 28

Centennial (Meese Brothers)

Fridays June 5– August 28
MCA Café and Bar
Happy Hour 5-7PM
Live Performance 6-8PM
FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION
More info: http://mcadenver.org/bsidemusicfridays2015.php

Independence Eve
2015-07-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Join Civic Center Conservatory for the sixth-annual Independence Eve event, a free community celebration featuring a concert, light show and fireworks display on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Denver’s Civic Center Park (Colfax & Broadway) beginning at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature patriotic and contemporary favorites from local funk sensation Funkiphino and the 101st Army Concert Band from Buckley Air Force Base.
Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; arriving early is greatly encouraged, as are blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics; concessions will also be available on-site. The event will take place rain or shine.
More info: http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-independence-eve-2015_75.html

Films on Tap: Top Gun
2015-07-03 22:00 - 23:45 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
From Denver Film: Ray-bans, cheesy music and sweaty beach volleyball! As if Top Gun couldn’t get any more amazing, we’ve added booze into the mix! You’ll be given a list a “rules” for our drinking game, and as people in the audience call them out, you take a drink! Yea ‘Merica!!!
Here are some sample drinking rules:
Take a drink for over the top patriotism
Men in tighty-whiteys
Unintentional homo-eroticism
Beach volleyball!
USA, 1986, 110 Minute Running Time
Come early at 8pm to check out fireworks at Civic Center Park from the top floor of the Sie Center parking garage!
More info, tickets and the film trailer: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=26637

Tattered Cover Classic: Paris, Texas
2015-07-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Hosted by Howie Movshovitz
Presented by Tattered Cover Bookstore and KUNC Radio
Tickets are $1.00!
This is German filmmaker Wim Wenders at his best. It’s a film of wandering, searching and landscape as a man (Harry Dean Stanton) meanders through the American west – through literal desert and the spiritual/emotional desert of Los Angeles trying to find his son and his wife and hoping he can somehow reassemble their fragmented family. Like much of Wenders’s work, Paris, Texas takes its time; its own fragments come together slowly – and brilliantly. USA, 1984, 147 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: Germany, France

What's with all the SPYING?
2015-07-07 18:00 - 20:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
We love how Warm Cookies of the Revolution invites everyone to dive in and explore relevent topics in ways that are not only informative, but also fun and friendly. This event is all about SPYING!
Protection and security? Who is doing it and why? Can we decide to turn it on or off? Should we just use Psychics and Fortune Tellers? Come discuss what spying looks like in Colorado with the Colorado ACLU, the Denver Public Library, State Representative Jonathan Singer, and Commander Pat Rigdon from the Colorado Springs Police Department. We’ll also hear from folks who were spied on and saw their files years later.
And since we’re looking at the idea of prediction and our private lives, it wouldn’t be a full investigation without some Fortune Tellers and Psychics on hand!
****Yes, real live folks who talk to people on the other side and can predict the future.****
Suggested donation of $5 (come on, you know you want there to always be cookies!)
More info: Stupid Questions Stupid Talents: What’s with all the Spying

Sci-Fi Film Series: Snowpiercer
2015-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Science fiction feeds the imagination and helps us to explore possible futures, our hopes and fears, and the unfolding of technologies. Join Museum scientists and Vincent Piturro, PhD, English professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, to screen famous sci-fi films, break down the science behind these alternative possibilities, and separate fact from fiction. This series is presented by Denver Film Society and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and members or either institution qualify for member pricing.
Tickets: $12 member, $15 nonmember, $8 student (per film); Series Tickets: $50 member, $65 nonmember
Tickets available through the Denver Film Society. Click here to purchase the series pass.
Films in this Series:

Snow piercer – Wednesday, July 8th, 7:00pm, Sie Film Center. Discussion follows the screening with Denver Museum of Nature & Science earth scientist James Hagadorn and Metropolitan University film professor Vincent Piturro. USA , 2014 , 126 min.

Her – Wednesday, July 15th, 7:00pm, Sie Film Center. Discussion follows the film with Denver Museum of Nature & Science health scientist Nicole Garneau and Metropolitan University film professor Vincent Piturro. USA , 2013 , 119 min.

Interstellar – Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:00pm, Phipps Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discussion follows the screening with Denver Museum of Nature & Science space scientist Dimitri Klebe and Metropolitan University film professor Vincent Piturro. USA , 2014 , 169 min.

Planet of the Apes – Wednesday, July 29th, 7:00pm, Sie Film Center. Discussion follows the screening with Denver Museum & Science zoologist Jeff Stephenson and Metropolitan University film professor Vincent Piturro. USA , 1968 , 112 min.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut – Wednesday, August 5th, 7:00pm, Phipps Theater at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discussion follows the film with Denver Museum of Nature & Science space scientist Ka Chun Yu and Metropolitan University film professor Vincent Piturro. USA , 1982 , 117 min.

MojaBlu: What's Cooking Big Band & SuCH
2015-07-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Conservatory Green at Stapleton, 49th Place and Valentia St, Denver, CO, 80216, United States

Mixed Taste: Drinking Water & Miles Davis
2015-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Holiday Theater, 2644 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Mixed Taste is a series of lectures coordinated by the Museum of Contemporary Art that feature two speakers, who each speak for twenty minutes on two completely unrelated subjects, followed by question and answer on both topics, at the same time. During the first part of the program, no connections are allowed between the topics, during the Q&A anything can happen. Mixed Taste speakers include artists, writers, researchers, and performers from across the US (and even the world).
Cash bar at 5:30, program begins at 7p.
The Full Series Lineup:

June 11

Fern Bars & George Orwell (Nicola Twilley & Helen Thorpe)

June 25

Horror Films & the Sun (James Fiumara & Steve Tomczyk)

July 9

Drinking Water & Miles Davis (Anya Groner & Scott Kinnamon)

July 23

Sonic Art & the Domino Effect (Bruce Odland & Donna Conlon and Jonathan Harker)

August 6

Burglary & Rabies (Geoff Manaugh & Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy)

August 20

Population Pyramids & Modern Dance (Erin Trapp & Cleo Parker Robinson Dance)

Tickets are $20, $15 for members. More information: http://mcadenver.org/mixedtaste2015.php

OPENING: The Power of Poison
2015-07-10 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The Power of Poison is a new exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science that is included with admission. Poison Exhibit Info
Description from DMNS website:
POISON IN NATURE
There is an extraordinary variety of evolutionary strategies among plants and animals that use poison in their struggle to survive. Colombia’s Chocó forest is home to many dangerous inhabitants and is the perfect place to look for adaptations, ranging from mimicking the colors of deadlier species to lethal partnerships forged between poisonous insects and the plants that provide them with food and shelter.

Become immersed in a re-creation of the remote Chocó forest. As you wander through the foliage, see live poison dart frogs, explore models of venomous insects at three times their normal size, and find out some of the ways humans have figured out which plants are toxic.

STORIES OF POISON
There was a time when magic—not science—was widely used to explain abnormal behavior, a time when the lines between poison, magic, and disease were often blurred. Not surprisingly, poisonous plants and other toxins can be found at the core of countless fairy tales, legends, and literary works. Some of the most unlikely stories often contain kernels of truth.

Encounter a life-size diorama of a famous scene from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, featuring a trio of witches surrounding their boiling cauldron and drawing on the magical powers of highly poisonous plants.

Another diorama portrays the story of Snow White. She has eaten a “poisoned apple” and fallen into a deep sleep. In the fairy tale, she later revives. Is this really possible? Examine some potential scenarios.

A scene from the Mad Hatter’s tea party from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland focuses on how this character’s odd behavior was likely inspired by symptoms of mercury poisoning suffered by workers in the hat-making industry in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Additional displays feature other popular characters whose stories involve poison, such as Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, and Lemony Snicket.

Turn the pages of the Enchanted Book, which “magically” reveals the origins and myths of well-known poisonous plant species, such as belladonna and monkshood.

Watch the ancient myths of Hercules and Medea unfold in animations projected onto ceramic pots.

UNDERSTANDING POISON
Sources of illness and death were mysterious for most of human history, especially if they involved poison, which was typically difficult to detect. The birth of modern forensics and the emergence of toxicology as a scientific discipline provided new methods for solving criminal cases involving poison.

During a live gallery show, hear the story of a real-world case from the 19th century. See demonstrations that show the chemistry of poison, and discover how new methods for detecting poison emerged.

POISON BY ACCIDENT
Poisoning is not always the result of a criminal action. Accidental poisonings occur to animals and humans. Today’s knowledge of the effect of toxins means that poisonings can usually be treated if they are caught in time.

Play detective as you explore life-size shadow boxes portraying accidental poisonings. An iPad app guides you as you find clues and solve the puzzling cases. Continue the fun by downloading the free app The Power of Poison: Be a Detective.

POISON FOR GOOD
The field of toxicology was born out of a specific and urgent need—to detect poisons and prevent illness or death. Over the past century, advances in cellular biology have allowed scientists to discover different ways in which poisons affect human cells and to figure out how to put that power to work restoring human health.

Explore how plant and animal toxins are being studied as sources for new life-saving drugs. Surprises include draculin, an anticlotting agent in vampire bat saliva that can assist stroke patients.
Encounter a model of a gigantic yew tree, which is extremely poisonous but whose bark has proven effective in cancer treatments. Lord Voldemort’s wand in the Harry Potter series is made of yew!

29th Colorado Black Arts Festival
2015-07-10 - 2015-07-12 | City Park, Denver, CO, United States
Come celebrate the 29th annual Colorado Black Art Festival showcasing the rich and creative talents of local, regional, and national African Americans in art and culture. Two stages will present jazz, blues, soul, gospel, hip-hop, reggae, world beat, and traditional African music, in addition to dance performances ranging from African drum and dance to interpretive dance. Both local and visiting African American visual artists will showcase paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, glass, carvings, fiber arts, and more. Other attractions include the popular Boogaloo Celebration Parade, “Watu Sokoni” (People’s Marketplace), Children’s Pavilion for Art and Learning, Joda Village Compound, Art Garden, Health Highway Pavilion, House II House (DJs), Scavenger Hunt, Community Drum Circle, Food Court, and ‘Old Skool’ Car Club Exhibition and the return of the Joda Village Compound.
This festival is free and open to all.
Festival Hours:
Friday, July 10, 2015 12:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday, July 11, 2015 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, July 12, 2015 10:00am – 8:00pm
More information: www.colbaf.org

Creative Mornings: Collaborate
2015-07-10 08:30 - 10:00 | TAXI, 3461 Ringsby Court , Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Creative Mornings = Free coffee + Free breakfast + Thought-provoking speaker
This month’s speakers: Juan Sanchez and Megan Moore, Assembly
With a start in graphic design and advertising, Juan Sanchez is now the Creative Director of Tack Mobile, a Denver-based company that designs and builds software for mobile and connected devices.
After working in a few different industries, in a couple of different cities, Megan Moore is now the owner and principal of Swiss Milk Studio – a Denver based Interior Architecture & Design firm. Megan has spent the last eight plus years designing commercial and residential interiors in the Denver area, as well as domestically and internationally.
GET YOUR FREE TICKET MONDAY, 7/6 STARTING AT 9AM! Tickets and info.

Still Museum Lawn Concert: Na'an Stop
2015-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Default Theme
We love the FREE concerts on the lawn in front of the Clyfford Still Museum! Nestled in the city, it’s just the epitome of urban chill time. Beer and wine are available for purchase at the event. Bring a picnic, bring your friends. Once the band has stopped playing, go scope out the stunning museum – it’s free on Fridays 5p-8p.
Series dates: Dragondeer, FRI 6/5; Na’an Stop, FRI 7/10; Tallgrass FRI 8/7
About the Music: Na’an Stop, pronounced “non-stop”, is five guys from Boulder, Colorado, who craft a smooth blend of reggae/rock music that keeps you moving and wanting more. Its reggae/rock foundation paves the way for dub, ska, and hip-hop influences the band expresses through harmonious brass pieces, heavy drumbeats, and fluid guitar play. Na’an Stop’s unique sound and high-energy live performances display the collaborative and multi-instrumental talents of the band helping it become one of the fastest-rising successes on the Colorado music scene. The band has shared the stage with artists such as SOJA; John Brown’s Body; Don Carlos; The Green; Fortunate Youth; Natural Vibrations; J-Boog; and many other national touring artists.
More information: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/lawn-concert-naan-stop/

Theater on the Green: Seussical the Musical
2015-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Theater on the Green at Stapleton is truly a treat. All performances are FREE and open to the public and take place on a lovely green lawn in the heart of the Stapleton Town Center. These productions are professionally produced and feature stage lighting and audio so everyone can see and hear the performance. Bring a picnic blanket or low-rise chairs, some drinks and snacks (or purchase on site from food trucks and nearby restaurants) and enjoy a delightful evening of theater under the stars.
About Seussical the Musical (from Wikipedia): Seussical is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the books of Dr. Seuss (mainly “Horton Hears a Who!”, “Horton Hatches the Egg” and “Miss Gertrude McFuzz”) that debuted on Broadway in 2000. The play’s story is a rather complex amalgamation of many of Seuss’s most famous books. After a Broadway run, the production spawned two US national tours and a UK tour. It has become a favorite for school, community and regional theatres.
More information about Theater on the Green: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-theatre-series

Pop Up Film on the Side: The Birds (1963)
2015-07-10 20:00 - 22:00
Hitchcock is even better when it’s projected on the side of a building! See the classic film , “The Birds” for free in a unique urban outdoor movie theater space on Acoma Plaza (near the west entrance entrance of the Central Library). Seating will be provided, but you can bring pillows, blankets and yoga mats if you’d like to sit on the plaza or nearby lawn. Film starts at dusk.
About “The Birds:” See the film that has made us all think twice about the not-so-benign motives of any nearby black bird. “The crows alight, one by one, in the schoolyard above Bodega Bay. They are summoned by the nursery rhyme sung by the children, or drawn by the green glow of Tippi Hedren’s matching skirt and jacket, or maybe lured by the pungent scent of her lit cigarette. By the time she turns her head, the climbing frame is thick with them. ‘She combs her hair but once a year,’ sing the oblivious children inside their classroom. ‘Nickety-nackety now, now, now!’” – theguardian.com. 119 minutes. Rated PG-13.
More Info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Horseshoe Market
2015-07-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Horseshoe Market, 46th and Tennyson, Denver, CO, United States
Shop local! Support art! Find cool stuff! The summer edition of the Horseshoe Market will feature 120 local artists, hand makers, vintage vendors, specialty food vendors, mobile boutiques and food trucks, plus a DIY station, live music and more. Free admission. From 9 am-4 pm at 46th & Tennyson in Denver.
Check Out the Participating Vendors: Horseshoe Market
