The Discovery of the South Pole

Ross-Cherry Creek Library 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, United States

A free lecture from Creative Minds: December 15th is the anniversary of the discovery of the South Pole by Roald Amundsen, "the last of the Vikings."  The race to the South Pole was one of the greatest international races prior to the race to the moon and was full of tragedy and triumph.  It featured tiny,.... Read More

Free Tours of the Governor’s Mansion

Governor's Mansion 400 East 8th Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

The Governor's Residence, Governor's Residence Preservation Fund, American Society of Interior Designers and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles welcomes the public to attend FREE holiday tours offered Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6 and again on Thursday, December 10 through Sunday, December 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tours begin at the Eighth Avenue main.... Read More

Moulin Rouge Christmas – SOLD OUT

Molly Brown House 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 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. December Event Theme Description.... Read More

The History of Tea

Sam Gary Library 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, United States

A free lecture presented by Active Minds: Other than water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and one of the oldest, tracing its roots (so to speak) to at least the 5th century BCE.  Join Active Minds as we tell the story of tea, including the role it played in colonial empire.... Read More

Pajama Christmas Carol & Hora-Around-the-Menorah

Little Man Ice Cream 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, United States

Join Little Man Ice Cream for their 3rd annual community-wide singalong. Local school choirs will serenade and strum the tunes of our diverse community and Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe will give a spirited Klezmer nod to the Jewish holiday on the 5th night of Chanukkah. More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/pajama-christmas-carol-hora-around-the-menorah/

Holiday High Tea at the Molly Brown House

Molly Brown House 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, United States

Do you know most of the decorations on the Victorian Christmas tree were homemade? Paper chains, decorated cookies, popcorn and cranberry strings. One special ornament was the "cornucopia," a paper cone, decorated with cut-outs and ribbon, and filled with candy or small toys. Learn more holiday traditions in the Brown’s decorated home and create your.... Read More

Christmas in Colorado – Free Concert

History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, United States

Join History Colorado for a free holiday concert with vocalist Marta Burton. Opening with the story of how, in 1914, Sturgeon Electric’s founding father, David Dwight Sturgeon, lit up an outdoor pine tree with red and green bulbs to cheer his ill son, this unique holiday show celebrates 101 years of holiday illumination in the Mile.... Read More

TEENS: Boxwood Pinball Tournament

Museum of Contemporary Art 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, United States

Teen Fridays Nights at MCA Denver is a free, drop in program for teens where teens can hang out and join in on a variety of workshops led by local artists and creatives. Teen admission is always FREE at MCA Denver. December 11: Boxwood Pinball tournament More info: http://mcadenver.org/teendropin.php

Bootleg Theater: The Star Wars Holiday Special

Sie FilmCenter 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO

FREE! ONE NIGHT ONLY: Friday, December 11th at 10pm. You asked for it. So, Denver Film Society is bringing it back! Join them for the Third Annual screening of this classic! Be sure to come early to visit DARTH SANTA! What's worse than CGI Jabba the Hutt? More blasphemous than Greedo shooting first? More offensive than Jar.... Read More

Artist Demo: Rudi Monterroso – Acrylic Painting on Metal and Canvas

Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, United States

Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free. All demos take place 12p - 3p. More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change): December 5–6 & 12–13: Rudi Monterroso – Acrylic Painting on Metal and Canvas.... Read More