Brass Under Glass
2015-10-18 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Denver) | Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1345 Champa St, CO, 80204, United States
Bring a lawn chair and experience the magical surround-sound of the acoustically magnificent Denver Performing Arts Complex glass Galleria with a free performance by Denver Brass!
Who is Denver Brass? The Denver Brass was founded in 1981 by Kathy and Chuck Brantigan, as an all-new, one-of-a-kind brass chamber ensemble which would be in the forefront of performance, entertainment, commissions and education. Today, The Denver Brass is an elite ensemble recognized throughout the U.S. and the world as one of the premier ensembles of its kind – setting itself apart through its sound, original repertoire, recordings and concert productions. With 14 world-class musicians, the Denver Brass performs its own original compositions and arrangements and reaches 60,000+ persons annually through more than 150 concerts and outreach services. The ensemble has more than 30 recordings and is heard daily on radio stations throughout the world.The Denver Brass works diligently and methodically to increase outreach and exposure, not just to be heard or appreciated, but to provide inspiration, pleasure, and sustenance to as many people as possible.
FREE event.
More info: http://www.denverbrass.org/performances/index.htm

Movie Night at Rino Yacht Club: Young Frankenstein
2015-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Enjoy a chill Sunday evening at The Source sipping $6 movie-themed cocktails while enjoying a fun film. There’s no charge for the movie.
More info: http://www.thesourcedenver.com

The Story of Colorado's State Symbols
2015-10-19 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
As Coloradans, we should all know state symbols that describe our lovely home, like the white and lavender columbine or the blue spruce. But did you know that Colorado actually has more than thirty official state symbols? These include our brilliant state gemstone—the aquamarine—and the dazzling rhodochrosite, our state mineral. Why do states promote symbols? Do they matter? State historian Dr. William Convery uncovers the history behind some of the more obscure state symbols—and makes the case for why we need them.
Two Lectures: 1p – 2p and 7p – 8p
Tickets: History Colorado members: $8.50, $6.50 with student ID; $10 for nonmembers
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/story-colorado’s-state-symbols-0

ScreenPLAY: Goonies
2015-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Buntport hosts screenPLAY, a Denver-based theater company that produces staged readings of your favorite films, offering a new spin of cult favorites using local actors in ways you may have never seen them before! ScreenPLAY is geared towards supporting, growing, and pushing the limits of our theater community, bringing us together and showcasing our many hidden talents with laughter, risk-taking, and sometimes cross-dressing!
Free wine and beer and FUN! 7:30 doors. 8:00 Curtain. $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Denver Women’s Correctional Division to improve their book clubs and poetry chats.
No reservations required.
More info: http://www.denverscreenplay.com

Third Tuesday Rendezvous
2015-10-20 17:00 - 21:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
The History Colorado Center will stay open till 9 P.M. every third Tuesday of the month. See the exhibits and check out special out-of-the-box programs and activities.
Free with admission to the museum.
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/third-tuesday-rendezvous-0

Nom de Plumage: or Strategies To Get Your Book Written During National Novel Writing Month
2015-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Popups Example
Sometimes it’s about getting words down on paper — and sometimes it’s about creating beautiful passages reminiscent of peacock plumage. If you’re participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November, then this free workshop from Denver Public Library is for you! This event is for writers at all levels. Get great tips and tricks for not only surviving NaNoWriMo, but excelling at your novel writing. Special guest Yalonda Benford-Balkcom, who completed her first novel during National Novel Writing Month, will be on hand to answer questions and inspire your novel writing journey, too. If you dream it, begin it!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh
Location: Level 1 Fresh City Lounge

Beautiful Monster Series: Creature from the Black Lagoon
2015-10-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Popups Example
The Denver Public Library pays tribute to all the beautiful monsters and their creators. These four films represent unique moments in the development of the early horror genre. Loaded with symbolism, style and gothic atmosphere – each of them contributed to the monster movie lexicon that Hollywood has drawn from ever since.
All films are free and are shown in the B2 conference center at the Central Library.
Titles in the Beautiful Monster Classic Horror Film Series include:
10/6 : The Invisible Man (1933)
10/13: The Wolf Man (1941)
10/20: Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954)
10/27: Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

The GREAT DEBATE: Mike Myers or Michael Myers
2015-10-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
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!
This month: Mike Myers or Michael Myers. Either way, kinda sorta creepy in a kinda sorta funny way.
Tickets $6-$8 (roll-at-the-door). Reserve your seat: http://www.buntport.com/reservations/reservations.php

Artist Lecture: Julie Poitras Santos
2015-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
This program is free and open to the public.
About the Artist (from CVA): Julie Poitras Santos’ solo and collaborative work has been exhibited internationally at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, Reykjanesbaer Art Museum in Iceland and at the Centre for Contemporary Culture in Barcelona, Spain, among others. She has attended residencies and created performances and projects in the United States, Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Iceland, including residencies at the European Ceramic Work Center, in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, NL (2005, 2008), Valparaiso in Mojacar, Spain (2006) and NES Artists Residency in Skagastrond, Iceland (2009).
Poitras Santos has taught sculpture at Bowdoin College, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. She lived in Barcelona, Spain for three years (2004-2007) and worked as the Artistic Director of the Art Residency program Can Serrat, in Montserrat National Park.
Poitras Santos holds two MFAs, one in Visual Arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder, 2000, and a second in Poetry from the Stonecoast Creative Writing program, 2013. She received a BS from Tufts University in 1990.
She currently teaches in the MFA Program at Maine College of Art, and lives in Portland, Maine.
More info: http://www.msudenver.edu/cva/events/

Glow at the Gardens
2015-10-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2015-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
This fall, the Gardens presents its newest event: Glow at the Gardens. The York Street location will light up the night with jack-o’-lanterns and luminaria-lined pathways winding through the grounds to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Stories by The Story Seeker, scavenger hunts and other fall-themed activities will be part of the fun. All activities included with admission. Separate costs for food and cash bar.
Activities each evening:

Stories by The Story Seeker
Free face or tattoo painting until 8 p.m.
Scavenger hunt
Themed pumpkin silent auction
Pumpkin carver meet-and-greet
Cash bar with fall specialty cocktails and mocktails
Come for the pumpkins and stay for dinner and hot beverages! Offshoots Café features fall-inspired dinner specials during Glow at the Gardens. The full café menu is also available.

Special features by date:
Oct. 14
Sea-themed pumpkin display
Jess Parrish, Gregory J. Butauski and Chad Hartson — pumpkin carvers
Cookie decorating by the Dessert Stand
Live music in the Glow Lounge featuring Branden Sipes
Oct. 21
Dinosaur-themed pumpkin display
Jess Parrish and Danny Kissel — pumpkin carvers
Mask station for children
Live music in the Glow Lounge featuring Yoshi & Dan
Oct. 28
Halloween-themed pumpkin display
Jess Parrish and Dean Murray — pumpkin carvers
Trick-or-treating
Costume contest for kids and adults
Live music in the Glow Lounge featuring Classic Vinyl Band
Pumpkin carver bios
Dates:
Wednesday evenings – Oct. 14, 21 & 28
Times:
6-9 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.)
Admission:
$12 Adult
$10 Adult Member
$8 Child (ages 3-15)
$6 Child Member
More info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/glow-gardens

Cult Following: Back to the Future
2015-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Jones, Speer Blvd. and Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, United States
Cult Following is Off Center’s signature night of unrehearsed, unscripted theatre features the fast-talking and quick-thinking talents of some of Denver’s best improv performers: Jessica Austgen, Sarah Kirwin, Nanna Thompson, and Chris Woolf. Throw in low budget special effects, amateur stunts, audience participation, and you’re in for an unforgettable and un-replicable performance.
Run Time: Bar opens 7:30pm | Show starts 8pm; approximately 90 minutes

Ticket Price: $15

Age Recommendation: 18+

More info and tickets: http://denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=c06cfe51-17dd-4290-a46a-272d4b701ed2

Upcoming Shows:

Back to the Future | Oct 21, 2015
We somehow managed to make it to 2015 and we intend to celebrate! Come pay homage to the 80s, the future, and Marty McFly, complete with a DeLorean photo op.
Karaoke Musical | Oct 23, 2015
Start your weekend on a real high note when you take the stage. Mashing-up your favorite karaoke bar with musical theatre, we invite willing audience members to grab the mic and sing their hearts out, punctuating the performance to drive the story and ensure unexpected plot twists.
Secrets & Confessions | Feb 12 – 13, 2016
Guest artist: Chris Parente
Shhhhhhhhh! Celebrate or shun Valentine’s Day by sharing your deep, dark, embarrassing, and awkward tales in the 100% anonymous Off-Center confessional booth. See your sordid stories and other’s reimagined by the cast in a night of truth or dare.

The Narrators: Creeps
2015-10-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
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.
October’s Theme: Creeps.
Check out thenarratorspodcast.com for details, and how to sign up to tell.
This event is FREE!! And there’s cold beer!

Out of the Past: Fate, Philosophy and American Film Noir
2015-10-22 17:30 - 21:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Join History Colorado for a screening of the classic film noir masterpiece, Out of the Past (1947), followed by a lecture by renowned philosopher, Robert Pippin.
Prof. Robert Pippin (Evelyn Stefansson Nef Distinguished Service Professor of Social Thought and Philosophy at the University of Chicago) has authored or edited nearly two dozen books, including Hollywood Westerns and American Mythand Fatalism in American Film Noir.
Jacques Tourneur’s gripping 1947 film, Out of the Past (starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas) is considered by many film historians to be the paradigmatic example of film noir on account of its dark cinematography, serpentine plot and classic femme fatale. The Library of Congress added the film to the United States National Film Registry in 1991 on account of its being deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
5:30 PM: Screening of Out of The Past
7:30 PM: Professor Robert Pippin’s Film as Philosophy: Agency and Fate in Out of the Past
Tickets: FREE! No reservations required.
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/out-past-fate-philosophy-and-american-film-noir

Black Cube "Prospector" Pop Up Reception
2015-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Time Park Parking Lot, Grant St. between 14th and Colfax, Denver, CO, United States
The Dikeou Pop Up Colfax is partnering with Black Cube (a nomadic contemporary art museum) on a reception in celebration of Chad Person’s “Prospector” Pop Up .
Prospector (working title) is Black Cube’s 2nd pop up exhibition, which features a monumental inflatable sculpture by Black Cube artist fellow, Chad Person. This pop up exhibition can be found in the parking lot in downtown Denver on Grant Street, across from the Colorado State Capital. Person’s installation was designed specifically for this landmark space and will open to the public on October 23rd.
Prospector is the artist’s first major outdoor sculpture in Denver. The 12-meter sculpture is a monochromatic blue inflatable of the Disney Toy Story 2 prospector, Stinky Pete. For Person, the character draws many references from Denver — from its gold mining history, to the speculation of current tech and real estate booms, and even the connection with the era of digital commerce.
A monument to hope, a beacon of progress, and a harbinger of the fragility of economic upturns, Prospector’s proud stance echoes the confidence necessary to weather the risk inherent to creation. The character itself echoes the rich histories of westward expansion, manifest destiny, technology, and the classic story of the American entrepreneurial spirit. In this work, Person is likening the historic miner character to the modern digital entrepreneur like the artist himself, wielding keyboards, 3D printers, and engineering skills.
This work has been conceived and produced specifically for this pop up exhibition and has never been seen before. Its placement, next to the newly refurbished gold dome on the Colorado State Capital, calls out Denver’s history, but the inflatable also harkens to the inflatables used in outdoor commercial lots to attract customers to car or hot tub sales. This tension in the historic content of the work and the cheap, commercial, and temporary inflatable form are the tensions that make this work important to current discourse about the economy and values of society.
Free and open to the public
Open hours for this installation: Monday, Wednesday, + Fridays 10am-4pm
More info: http://www.blackcubeart.org/exhibition/prospector

The Value of Venom
2015-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Sink your fangs into the fascinating world and chemical richness of spider venom with Rick Vetter and Greta Binford, leading experts in the field. Very few spiders have venoms that can hurt people, and even fewer are aggressive toward humans. Better understand the unseen ways these animals contribute to our world, tackle myths and human fears, and come to appreciate these conspicuous and abundant arthropods. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $10 (non-members), $8 (members)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1549-the-value-of-venom.aspx

Cult Following: Karaoke Musical
2015-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Jones, Speer Blvd. and Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, United States

Stories on Stage: Zombies 'R' Us
2015-10-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Stories On Stage presents Zombies ‘R’ Us, a reprise of last year’s hit exercise in brain-eating. Featuring John Jurcheck, Anthony Powell, Jessica Robblee and Erin Rollman.
Stories on Stage is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) theater and literary organization that presents great works of literature on stage, performed by professional actors.
Tickets: $15
More info and tickets: http://www.storiesonstage.org/store/p15/ZOMBIES_%27R%27_US.html

Ghosts in the Gardens
2015-10-24, 2015-10-29, 2015-10-30 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Today it’s Denver’s urban oasis, but more than a hundred years ago, the land Denver Botanic Gardens sits on was the Mile High City’s first cemetery. Join us as we tell you the true story of the Gardens’ macabre history, and recount decades of the paranormal through eyewitness reports from past and present Gardens staff, in one of the city’s most haunted places.
Enjoy a night of storytelling through visual and verbal tales throughout the Gardens, and in the dining room at the Waring House mansion which was built in the early 1900s. Children 12-years old and older are welcomed (this tour is not recommended for children younger than 12). Part of the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Be prepared for a lot of walking and sitting at different areas. Participants are encouraged to bring cameras and voice recorders, however no camcorders are permitted.
Tours will be held under any weather conditions, including rain or snow. Ticket sales are final, no refunds.
Dates & Times:
October 17, 24, 29 and 30, 2015
6-8 p.m. or 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission:
$27 Adult
$23 Member Adult
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More info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/ghosts-gardens

Boo at the Zoo
2015-10-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2015-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
The 31st annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo.
All activities are included in the price of admission, or covered under your membership, as applicable.

Dates: SAT 10/24, SUN 10/25, SAT 10/31 and SUN 11/1, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

For an evening Boo at the Zoo experience, try Boo After Dark on FRI 10/30 and SAT 10/31, 6:30 – 9p.

More info and tickets: http://www.denverzoo.org/events/boo-zoo

27th Annual History Colorado Cemetery Crawl
2015-10-24 13:00 - 16:00 | CO
Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel and a host of ghosts guide participants through Colorado’s second-largest and most illustrious necropolis, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Meet underground celebrities exhumed for this creepy occasion, as a star-studded cast portrays some of Colorado’s most historic characters, such as Horace and Elizabeth “Baby Doe” Tabor and Governor William Gilpin. The group will also inspect the most elaborate private mausoleum in the Rockies. So grab your imagination and dig into Denver’s spooky history.
Tickets: $26 (members); $31 (nonmembers)
Call 303-866-2394 or e-mail History Colorado to register.
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/history-colorados-27th-annual-halloween-cemetery-crawl

Astronomy on Tap
2015-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Leon Gallery, 1112 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Science is even better with beer! Astronomy on Tap = free astronomy lectures AND free pours of some amazing, Colorado-sourced beer!
This month’s presenters include:

Jennifer Hoffman
“Real-Life Death Stars”
Jennifer Hoffman is an associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Denver. She studies stellar explosions in galaxies far, far away.
Issac Smith
“Mars: a quick tour of what we can learn from orbit.”
Issac Smith finished his PhD at the University of Texas in geological science, after which he received a Fulbright Fellowship to work in Paris for one year. He has been at Southwest Research Institute in Boulder since May 2014. His research involves sedimentary structures on Mars, especially related to ice deposition at the polar caps.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1532197717070481/

Movie Night at RiNo Yacht Club: Nightmare Before Christmas
2015-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States

**Final Week of "As You Like It" at DCPA**
2015-10-26 - 2015-11-01 | Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1345 Champa St, CO, 80204, United States
We loved this classic Shakespeare romantic comedy and we think you’ll love it too! The play is performed in the round by a truly talented cast. Save 20% on your tickets with code GOPLAYDENVER. Show closes November 1st!
About As You Like It: After love at first sight is threatened by a brother’s betrayal, the lovers Orlando and Rosalind are separately banished to the Forest of Arden. But will their hearts know who’s who when Rosalind disguises herself as a young man?
5 Reasons to See Live Theater: https://www.goplaydenver.com/denver-at-your-fingertips-denver-center-for-the-performing-arts-dcpa/
Tickets and more info: http://www.denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=554eaa04-c028-450c-9ce1-ac1ca1afee73

Life in the Clouds
2015-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Anthropologist, archaeologist, and adventurer Mark Aldenderfer takes you to the remote basins and ranges of the Andes in Peru and the Himalayas in Nepal to discover the origins of settled village life and how humans adapted to high-altitude environments. Uncover fascinating objects and stories, dig through excavation projects, and delve into the genetics and health aspects of his research. Aldenderfer’s adventures have been featured in PBS documentaries and National Geographic. The annual Marie Wormington Lecture is named for the renowned anthropologist who had an illustrious career at the Museum. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $15 (non-members), $12 (members)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1554-life-in-the-clouds.aspx

Marijuana 101: Understanding Cannabis in Colorado
2015-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Denver, 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, 80208, United States
The criminalization or legalization of marijuana has been a heated debate for several years, both locally and nationally. With Amendment 64, Colorado has been at the center of this debate, being one of only two states to legalize and regulate cannabis. Lisa Pasko, associate professor of Sociology and Criminology, examines the history of cannabis laws and legal reform in Colorado, current directions and arising issues.
This single-evening course is offered through DU’s University College, an enrichment program offering non-credit short term courses to the community.
Tuition for this single-evening course: $20
More info and registration: http://universitycollege.du.edu/courses/coursesdetail.cfm?degreecode=ppe&coursenum=0170&crn=1094

Beautiful Monster Series: Dracula's Daughter
2015-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Popups Example
