Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: How to Get Where You Want to Go
2017-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | General Assembly at WeWork LoHi, 2420 17th Street, 3rd Floor, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
You can’t expect to achieve anything if you never take any risks, and if you don’t embark on adventures, you’re not going to gain any new experiences. It’s simple.
Hear how five local creatives and entrepreneurs went against all odds to pursue their passion, career & dreams and turn what they love into what they do. Our speakers will discuss and share tips on:

how to find your inner passion and purpose
techniques that you can use to achieve success in everything you do
personal stories and life anecdotes
those mistakes worth making

Curated and hosted by Go Play Denver & General Assembly, you’ll get 5 tips in 5 minutes from 5 speakers, then you’ll get to ask questions at the end. Join us for a fun night filled with a good ole’ dose of inspiration and hang around for a beer, wine, and a chat afterward too.
[Free]
Register here: https://generalassemb.ly/education/nothing-ventured-nothing-gained-how-to-get-where-you-want-to-go/denver/39615

About the Speakers

Kayte DemontFounder,
Mass Musings
Kayte Demont founded Mass Musings in 2012 as a place for creative individuals to find inspiration. Since its inception, Mass Musings has grown into a lifestyle and music collective that aims to connect people through creativity and community.
What makes Mass Musings stand out from other blogs is the photography and personality in each post. Kayte makes a point to truly collaborate with brands or other artists in order to create unique and authentic content. She believes that this is what builds community and how influence is made.

Katerina JengCo-Founder & Editor-in-Chief,
Slant’d
As a freelance Product Strategist, Katerina helps companies build delightful products through research, design thinking, and thoughtful strategy. She is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Slant’d, a print magazine that celebrates Asian American culture and shines a spotlight on #badasians: game changers who are shattering stereotypes and breaking through the bamboo ceiling.
Katerina started her career in marketing, where she’s launched Flickr’s iPad app, orchestrated Flickr’s inaugural 20Under20 program, and consulted for early-stage Silicon Valley startups. With the help of General Assembly, she was able to pivot her career into one that truly fascinates her each and every day. When she’s not busy with work, you can find her OM’ing in a hot vinyasa class, crafting stories for her blog, or jamming out to musicians ranging from Mendelssohn to Miguel.

Jaclyn FuCo-Founder & CEO,
Pepper
Jaclyn is the Co-founder & CEO of Pepper, an e-commerce company that makes better fitting clothes for small-chested women.
As someone who struggled all her life with finding a properly fitting bra, Jaclyn spent the last year learning, testing, and creating the perfect design for small cup sizes. In April 2017, she launched her passion project on Kickstarter and it was met with wild success. Pepper reached its campaign goal of $10k in just 10 hours, with 950 backers at the end of a 13 day campaign.
Before Pepper, Jaclyn was a product marketing veteran who successfully brought enterprise and consumer tech products to market at companies like Mozilla Firefox and Etsy. She also teaches yoga at QiFlow in Denver.

Bre PattersonFounder & President,
Basta Media
Bre is the youngest of five kids, born and raised in Chicago. She moved to Colorado in 2006 and has been in love with it ever since. She is passionate about rescuing dogs, spending time with her friends and family, and keeping busy with her other career as a food influencer under the name Bites with Bre.

Jeremy PriestLeader, Designer, & Maker,
Knotty Tie
Jeremy Priest didn’t have a background in clothing design when he and co-founder Mark Johnson decided to start Knotty Tie. They just had the desire to help refugees who had been resettled to Colorado. About 1,500 refugees arrive in Colorado every year and many don’t have employment opportunities due to limited English skills, but many do have exceptional sewing skills. Jeremy and Mark launched Knotty Tie in order to create a business that provided refugees with dignified employment, a supportive environment and fair wages, while at the same time, offering customers the ability to create unique custom-designed neckties with the help of a Knotty Ties designer. Since opening in 2013, Knotty Tie has expanded to offer even more products, including scarves and pocket squares, and employ even more refugees and asylees.

Tara BardeenFounder,
Go Play Denver
Tara Bardeen is no stranger to entrepreneurial efforts. Her parents started Pumpkin Masters Carving Kits when she was five years old and for most of her childhood the family business consumed not only her parents’ attention, but also the basement of their house in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. Coming home from school each day, she had a front row seat to watch the passion, struggle, hard work, and that little bit of luck, that drove the company forward to its eventual success. Inspired by the can-do energy of her family life, Tara started her first company around the age of 10, which offered reusable mesh vegetable bags she sewed herself. Weeks after graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Chinese Language and Literature, she founded her second company, Rice Paper Kite, which produced high-quality, hands-on Chinese language and culture materials for children, teachers and families. Once hired to build the Chinese department at Colorado Academy, Tara found she didn’t have the time necessary to run Rice Paper Kite while also launching a new program and teaching, so she transitioned the company’s assets into a free online resource. In 2012, her current entrepreneurial effort came to life. Go Play Denver, Tara’s “love letter to the city,” is dedicated to connecting people to Denver’s arts and culture scene by making it easy to find free/low-cost events via a curated online calendar, guides, social media feeds, group outings and a free weekly newsletter. Tara believes that adults play through arts and culture and that a city’s cultural scene is the spark of magic that connects people not only to each other, but to their community.

Raconteur Denver
2017-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Voted 2017’s best new storytelling event by Denver Westword, Raconteur Denver combines the joy of exploring new locations, meeting new people and hearing stories from Denver’s vast communities. Organizers choose three phenomenal storytellers to get the night moving and then audience members are invited to share short stories of their own.
[Free]
More info: http://raconteurdenver.com

TALES OF THE TOUR

JUL 11, 2017, Infinite Monkey Theorem

Calling all musicians, church groups, dancers, actors and anyone else who has ever gone on tour. We want your stories. Tell us all the nitty gritty details of being on the road, share the highs and the lows, the microphone is waiting! Joining you on the stage will be Stephen Brackett of Flobots, Kevin Larkin of Chimney Choir and one other stellar storyteller. We can’t wait to hear what you have to say.

PETS

SEP 12, 2017, TBA

Pets: gotta love those little puking-on-your-carpet, food-stealing, drooling fur balls! Cats, dogs, llamas – we want to hear your stories. Join 3 stellar Denver storytellers at the mic in this fur friendly Raconteur Denver event.

LOST &(OR) FOUND

NOV 7, 2017, TBA

Where did my keys get to? Oh, there they are. Let’s hear some stories of things lost and things found.. maybe the same things all at once! Step on up to the mic and join Donna Bryson and two more of Denver’s best storytellers in this evening full of tales (and beer).

Brown Bag Lunch at Redline
2017-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Join RedLine for their September Brown Bag Lunch!
This program was originally created as a way to extend the conversations started during their 48 Hours Summit & Exhibition while bringing community members together.
As always, Brown Bag Lunch is free and open to everyone. All you need is your lunch and your ideas!
September Discussion Topic: What are the effects (social, economic, cultural, etc.) of creative placemaking efforts in RiNo and the surrounding neighborhoods?
[Free]
More info: http://www.redlineart.org/upcomingevents/2017/9/13/brown-bag-lunch

Roald Dahl Birthday Party
2017-09-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO, 80207, United States
Celebrate author Roald Dahl’s birthday with a variety of fun activities based on his books. Ideal for families and ages 4-10.
[Free]
More info: Roald Dahl Birthday Party

Saber Acomodar Opening Celebration
2017-09-13 18:00 - 23:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Celebrate the opening of MCA Denver’s new exhibition with a fantastic party!

Tayhana (NAAFI Collective, https://soundcloud.com/tayhana) will be spinning tunes on the roof.
Joshua and Eutimia (Baubo/Mocochetes) will be playing a mix of Mexican and American folk songs (with an additional bar) in the whole room,
+ our more of our general MCA Denver shenanigans and surprises…​​​​​
6PM-11PM | ALL AGES, 21+ TO DRINK
Tickets:
Members: $20 | Nonmembers: $25
All tickets include two(2) Maestro Dobel Tequila cocktails, beers or non-alcoholic beverages.
Under 21: $10*
Includes 2 complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
SABER ACOMODAR: Art and Workshops of Jalisco 1915-Now presents an investigation of the work carried out in studios and artisanal workshops in Jalisco, Mexico. Focusing on the last 100 years of production, the works included in the exhibition showcase collaborations between artists and artisans (e.g. potters, carpenters, blacksmiths, jewelers, sign painters, and printmakers) who work and live in western Mexico. The result of these intersections is the integration of contemporary ideas and both pre-colonial techniques and methods introduced by the Spanish. Recently, artists have employed traditional materials and practices to produce complex conceptual objects and installations.
ARTISTS: Daniela Aguilar, Jorge Méndez Blake, Jose Dávila, Claudia Fernández, Christian Franco, Mathias Goeritz, Fernando González Gortázar, Cynthia Gutiérrez*, Daniel Guzmán, JIS, Juan Kraeppellin, Gonzalo Lebrija, Rubén Méndez, Fernando Palomar, Jorge Pardo, Carlos Ranc, Chucho Reyes, Eduardo Sarabia, Juan Soriano, Luis Miguel Suro, Taller Ditoria, Eduardo Terrazas, Mario García Torres, Francisco Ugarte, Workshop of Timoteo Panduro.
* Member of the National System of Art Creators 2016-2019 of the National Fund for Culture and the Arts, Mexico.
Saber Acomodar is the principal exhibition of the Biennial of the Americas, and has been organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the Arizona State University Art Museum. The exhibition is curated by Patrick Charpenel.
[$10 – $25]
More info and tickets: https://mcadenver.org/events/saber-acomodar-opening-celebration

A Scoop of Jazz at Little Man
2017-09-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Alejandro Castano’s Cool Cats bring cool jazz to the Little Man Ice Cream Plaza every Wednesday through September.
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/

Station 16 Street Art Market
2017-09-14 12:00 - 20:00, 2017-09-15 12:00 - 20:00, 2017-09-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2017-09-17 12:00 - 20:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Station 16 Gallery, The Source and Zeppelin Development have collaborated to bring Montreal to Denver for one week. From September 14 to September 17, Station 16 will open an annex at The Source to showcase artists’ work representing their renowned roster. Top Canadian muralists MissMe, Stikki Peaches and Whatisadam will be coming to Denver for the first time to participate in the Station 16 Annex. Each day of the street art market, these artists will release one limited-edition print to the public, in correlation with a mural they’ll be creating. In addition, the Station 16 Annex will also feature live printing, and original work for purchase from artists such as Laurence Vallières, Whatisadam, Marie-Claude Marquis, Felipe Pantone and more.
[Free entry]
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/255184541659864/

Street Art and Copyrights
2017-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Join CRUSH at Ratio Beerworks for a talk about the complex relationship between street art and the legal system.
About the Speaker:
Dave Rein is an attorney with Erickson Kernell IP. Dave provides creative solutions for mid-size and start up companies to acquire, maintain, and monetize their copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents with a focus on emerging technologies, architecture, visual arts, food processing, and the energy industry.
Presented by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts – CAFTA
[Free Admission]
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/277731242707910

TAXI Film Design Series: Edition III
2017-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 | TAXI, 3461 Ringsby Court , Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Design enthusiasts take note! At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14th, TAXI will be hosting the third edition of our Film Design Series with a special screening of the acclaimed Netflix series “Abstract: The Art of Design – Ilse Crawdford: Interior Design held poolside at TAXI’s shipping container, 3457 Ringsby Ct. The evening will begin with a curated panel discussion featuring Caroline Wilding, Principal at Construct Design, Kylee Trunck, Senior Staff Designer at Havenly, and Soraya Gallego, Commercial Designer and Partner at Matter Interiors. Brian Pignanelli, owner of Rifugio Modern will lead the discussion.
Food by SMOK, guest bartender Alexis Osborne of Acorn.
[Tickets are $10 at the door and include drinks, bites and the film.]
RSVP early to ensure your spot.
@chantel@zeppelinplaces.com
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/256252488229676/

Active Minds: Somalia
2017-09-14 18:45 - 19:45 | Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80238, United States
Somalia’s history is a story of Colonialism yielding to authoritarianism dissolving into anarchy. Chaos has reigned since the early 1990’s with rampant wars between rival clans, with no functional government in charge. Severe famine prompted the United Nations and the U.S. to intervene in the 1990’s with decidedly mixed results. Lately, the Islamist extremist group Shabab has added another challenge to the mix. Join Active Minds as we examine Somalia’s troubled path and where it may be leading.
[Free]
More info: Active Minds: Somalia

Biennial: Americas Symposium
2017-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1101 13th St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
The Biennial of the Americas is the most important gathering of top elected, business, NGO and cultural leaders focused on the Western Hemisphere and features leaders from more than 20 countries.

Artists Making a Difference: Join us for a conversation with artists including Juan Martinez and Isaac Slade, about the role art plays in communities.

And, Innovators Driving Progress: Enrique Acevedo, Univision will discuss the future of innovation with LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman; Elizabeth Alexander, Director of Creativity and Free Expression at the Ford Foundation; and Peace Corps Associate Director Ashley Bell!

[Free; Registration required]

More info and registration: https://www.biennialoftheamericas.org/symposiumseries

Oktoberfest
2017-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Throw on your lederhosen and grab a stein! Terminal Bar is co-hosting their annual Oktoberfest event with New Belgium Brewing in the Plaza Beer Garden’s extended patio. Enjoy New Belgium brews, live music by the Polkanauts and a stein-holding competition. The winner will receive a prized 2017 commemorative New Belgium cruiser!
[Free admission]
More info: http://unionstationindenver.com/news-events/events/

Flick Friday at Little Man
2017-09-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Alamo Cinema Drafthouse and Little Man proudly present Flick Fridays. Gather at the giant milk can every Friday through the end of September for some free fun at dusk…. family-friendly flicks, sing-alongs and cinema classics…double features will play on the first & final Friday every month. Bring your blanket and enjoy some popcorn & cotton candy with the show! See the full schedule here.
Note: June through Labor Day flicks will begin at 8:45 p.m.; September 8-29 shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Run times of shows are noted next to each feature.
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/
2017 Full Season Lineup:
June 2-Sunset: 8:24 Double Feature!
GREASE SING-ALONG -1:50
PITCH PERFECT-1:52
June 9 – Sunset: 8:28
SING-1:54
June 16-Sunset 8:31
SOUND OF MUSIC- SING ALONG -2:54
June 23-Sunset: 8:32
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE -2:09
June 30-Sunset: 8:32 Double Feature!
THE SANDLOT-1:41
FIELD OF DREAMS – 1:47
July 7 – Sunset: 8:30 Double Feature!
Monsters and Trekkies unite! Costumes are encouraged.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES-1:52
STAR TREK 1 (2009) -2:05
July 14 – Sunset: 8:27
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE – 2:39
July 21-Sunset: 8:22
THE WIZARD OF OZ- SING ALONG – 1:52
July 28-Sunset: 8:15 Double Feature!
Chick Flick Friday!
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY-1:36
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER -1:59
August 4-Sunset: 8:08 SPECIAL!
YOU TUBE NIGHT- Hilarious, adult-only videos-9PM-Midnight
August 11-Sunset: 7:59
MAMMA MIA SING-ALONG -1:49
August 18 – Sunset: 7:50
GOONIE’S-1:54
August 25-Sunset: 7:39 Double Feature!
Girl Power!
THE POWER PUFF GIRLS MOVIE -1:20
CLUELESS-1:40
September 1-Sunset: 7:29 Double Feature!
BABE- 1:32
BACK TO THE FUTURE-1:54
NOTE: SUMMER HOURS CHANGE TO 11:00 AM-Midnight after Labor Day Weekend.
Movies will begin at 7:30 p.m. for the rest of September
September 8 – Sunset: 7:17
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF-SING ALONG -3:21
September 15 – Sunset: 7:06
THE KARATE KID -2:07
September 22 – Sunset: 6:54
COMING TO AMERICA-1:57
September 29- Sunset: 6:43 Double Feature!
THE BOOK OF LIFE- 1:35
MRS. DOUBTFIRE-2:05

Havana Nights
2017-09-15 19:30 - 23:30, 2017-09-16 19:30 - 23:30 | Denver Rock Drill, 1717 E. 39th Ave., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The Biennial of the Americas is honored to host X Alfonso, founder and curator of the Fábrica de Arte Cubano, an enormously commercially successful, multi-disciplinary arts and entertainment space in Havana, Cuba, to plan and headline a two-night only concert in Denver on September 15th and 16th, 2017.

Featuring:

International Hip-Hop Star, X Alfonso and his band

Acosta Danza (Cuba)

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance(Denver)

DJ Jigüe

Digital Art by Supernova (Denver)

[Free; Registration requested]
More info and registration: https://www.biennialoftheamericas.org/havananights

Adventure Fest
2017-09-16 | Sculpture Park, 950 13th St, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Wander through themed villages and immerse yourself in outdoor culture. Take a lap on the climbing wall, try a SUP demo, learn to juggle, take a gourmet outdoor cooking workshop with samples, join a crowd for yoga on the lawn, learn to juggle or just kick back with a craft brew on a hammock. This event is very family friendly and encourages youth participation!
ACTIVITIES
• Tiny home tours
• Gourmet outdoor cooking demos
• Yoga with a live DJ
• Slacklining workshops + athletes
• Climbing wall / bouldering
• SUP demos & jousting
• Split board / ski demos
• Gear / product demos
• Yard games
• Craft brews + gourmet food trucks
• Contests, gear giveaways + prizes
• Try new things + meet new people
More info: https://www.gociety.com/adventure-fest-2017-denver/

CRUSH Kids Paint Wall
2017-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | CO
CRUSH, the week-long celebration of graffiti and street art in the RiNo Art District, is already a beloved Denver art tradition. And this year Denver Public Library will be sponsoring a wall for kids ages 5 to 12 to come out and paint! It will be the first ever kid-powered mural in the seven year span of the festival! This experience is for kids only (parents and art fans encouraged to watch and cheer the young artists on).
Mural Wall in the parking lot at Larimer and 26th next to IMAC, Inc.
[Free]
Register your young artist and get more info: www.denverlibrary.org/communityevents or call 720-865-1205.​

Baker Home Tour
2017-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 | CO
Inaugurated in 2013, the Baker Home Tour was established and supported by the Baker Historic Neighborhood Association (BHNA) to celebrate its history, invite others to experience Baker’s charm, and to support the local community. A portion of the proceeds is donated to DCIS at Fairmont (Elementary School).

About the Baker Historic District
Queen Anne architecture predominates the type of homes in the Baker Historic District. However, ours is an eclectic community and included among our homes are churches, schools, Denver Square, Dutch Colonial Revivals, Classical Revivals, Italianate, and a few new-fangled Craftsman Bungalows. Our homes bear unique ornamentation and front stoops for visiting with each other. Some of our more well known edifices are the landmark Mayan Theater, the magnificent gothic Fairmont (Elementary) School, the statuesque soaring ramparts of the First Avenue Presbyterian Church, the stone St. Peter & St. Mary Episcopalian Church topped with a Celtic-esque High Cross, the former First Free Methodist Church (1910) and the Venetian-inspired former Byers School (1902) (the latter two buildings having recently been converted into residences).
The Baker Historic District offers a vibrant spectrum of urban life. The eastern border, South Broadway, hosts a wide array of Denver’s exquisite restaurants and eclectic libation stops. Sample treats at a local bakery, enjoy hearty comfort bistro fare, or experience high dining at any of the neighborhood’s several eateries. Baker also features funky, one-of-a-kind shops, including a local ice creamery with an ever-changing assortment of flavors, coffee shops serving their own roasts, yoga and Pilates studios, tattoo artisans, the Mayan Theatre, and much more. Immediately to the neighborhood’s western border is the trendy Santa Fe Arts District, where one can visit farmers’ markets, restaurants, and galleries. Lastly, not-to-be-missed recreational paths (Cherry Creek and South Platte River trails) are available for outdoor enthusiasts to relish fun-in-the-sun activities.
[$20 (purchased in advance online/mail); $25 (purchased onsite at DCIS Fairmount)]
More info and tickets: http://www.bakerhometour.com

Grupo Tlaloc Aztec Dance and Drums
2017-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Byers, 675 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Grupo Tlaloc. Enjoy a presentation of Aztec dance and drumming, and talk about el Día de la Independencia.
[Free]
More info: Grupo Tlaloc Aztec Dance and Drums

Baker-In-Residence
2017-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
During the month of September, the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library is hosting Denver Public Library’s first ever Baker in Residence, Samm Sherman. Samm is a baker, pastry chef, food stylist, and fabulous teacher.
Come to any or all of Samm’s Saturday afternoon events, where you can ask questions, get tips and tricks and watch her live demos. Samples will be included.
Saturday, September 9, 2 p.m. : Ombre Ruffle Cake
Saturday, September 16, 2 p.m. : Cookie Decorating
Saturday, September 23, 2 p.m. : Unicorn Cake
Saturday, September 30, 2 p.m. : Pita Bread
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/blog/jennifer-d/bake-release-baker-residence-samm-sherman

SCFD Free Day at DMNS
2017-09-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Yay science! And yay free admission!
The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district’s boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny on every $10 spent), providing approximately $40 million each year to area cultural attractions both small and large.
A fee still applies to IMAX films, Planetarium shows, and temporary exhibitions. Reservations and amenities (lunchroom, coat and lunch storage, bus drop off, etc.) for school groups are not available on SCFD Community Free Days.
[Free]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/about-us/scfd-free-days/
2017 SCFD Community Free Days

Sunday, January 22
Monday, February 27
Monday, March 13
Monday, April 10 (Earth Day)
Sunday, April 30 (Día del Niño)
Sunday, June 4
Sunday, August 6
Monday, August 28
Sunday, September 17
Monday, October 16
Monday, November 13
Sunday, December 10

Make/Shift Monday: Denver Talks - An Artistic Response to Citizen
2017-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
For this Make/Shift Monday Redline Denver and Lighthouse Writers Workshop are pairing the exhibition Latin America: Endless Transformation with the book Citizen: An American Lyric, by Claudia Rankine to create some original writing focusing on themes of race, justice, and collective identity. Participants are encouraged to share their writing after the event with Denver Talks — a program of Lighthouse Writers, the City & County of Denver, and NEA’s Big Read.
[Free]
More info: http://www.redlineart.org/upcomingevents/2017/9/18/makeshift-monday-presents-denver-talks-an-artistic-response-to-citizen

Moonlight Monday at Little Man
2017-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Experience the quirky crooner-sounds of yesteryear every Monday this summer at Little Man Ice Cream. The Last Mondays of each month hold surprises in store with classic, vintage movies featuring dance & classic, crooner magic…think Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers…
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/

The Immigrant & Refugee Experience: A Discussion
2017-09-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Welcome Week is an annual series of events. Immigrants, refugees and native-born residents come together to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. DPL Ross-Cherry Creek will host a panel discussion with local area immigrants and refugees. All are welcome.
[Free]
More info: The Immigrant & Refugee Experience: A Discussion

#RealTalk: Joint Ventures - Making Sense of Denver's Cannabis Industry
2017-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | CO
Join CityBuild Denver, an initiative of the Downtown Denver Partnership, for a dynamic panel and conversation focusing on the cannabis industry in Denver.
We’ll be discussing how the industry has changed over the past 5 years, the current landscape and what the next five years look like for Denver. Panelists include Shannon Fender (Director of Public Affairs, Native Roots), Kyle Sherman (Founder and CEO, Flowhub), Matt Vance (Director, Research & Analysis, CBRE) and Ricardo Baca (Contributing Edotr and Founder at the Cannabist).
[Free]
More info: https://ddpdenver.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a0Z0a00000GbEOx
Venue: CBRE
1225 17th Street, Suite 3200
Denver, CO 80202

Easy 10 minute Lunch or Dinner
2017-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO, 80209, United States
Learn to make delicious, filling meals packed with nutrients in just minutes. Sample and take home plant-based recipes.
[Free]
More info: Easy 10 minute Lunch or Dinner

film/Still: Contemporary Color
2017-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Join The Still Museum for their second season of film/Still with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, now at its newest location in Sloan’s Lake. The Museum is delighted to partner with Alamo to present groundbreaking films that address an array of themes about art and the human experience. At every screening, you’ll enjoy beers on tap; a full selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails; and a comprehensive menu with service right to your seat.

Contemporary Color (Bill Ross, 2016, 97 minutes)
In summer 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to celebrate the creativity of color guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers, colloquially known as “the sport of the arts.” Byrne recruited performers Lucius; Nico Muhly and Ira Glass; Nelly Furtado; St. Vincent; Devonté Hynes; How To Dress Well; Zola Jesus; Money Mark + Ad-Rock; and tUnEyArDs to join him in creating original compositions to accompany ten color guard teams’ performances. The result is Contemporary Color, a bold and irrepressible snapshot of a one-of-a-kind live experience. “Color guards are…in my way of looking at them, a sophisticated folk art form that flies under the official cultural radar,” says Byrne, according to Slate.
[$8]
Tickets at drafthouse.com
Free bottomless popcorn for CSM members with member ID.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
4255 West Colfax Avenue
