46th Annual Denver Oktoberfest
2015-09-25 - 2015-09-27 | Denver Oktoberfest Venue, Larimer Street between 22nd and 20th, Denver, CO, United States
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
The Origins of Oktoberfest: The origin of Oktoberfest can be traced back to October 12, 1810, the wedding day of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Against tradition, the couple invited Munich’s common people to the festivities. The events were held over five days on the fields in front of the city gates now called Theresienwiese (Theresa’s Meadow). Forty thousand people showed up for the celebration. A year later, they decided to throw the party all over again as an anniversary tribute to the royal couple. And so the tradition began… (TheDenverOktoberfest.com)
The history of the Denver Oktoberfest: Fred and Hertha Thomas owned two shops in Larimer Square (Cafe Promenade and Boutique Int’l). In 1969, they decided to honor their favorite tradition in front of the Cafe, and quietly tapped a keg and served some pretzels and white radishes. Until 2007, the event was held on the 14th block of Larimer St. and since it has been hosted at 20th and Larimer in historic Denver, Colorado. The Denver Oktoberfest attracts over 350,000 people during the six-day festival and it was quoted in Maxim Magazine and USA Today as “The Best Oktoberfest” in the United States and “One of the country’s biggest and longest running traditions”. It’s also one of the largest beer festivals in the United States based on consumption because Denver drinks beer really well. (TheDenverOktoberfest.com)

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum
2015-09-25 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Default Theme
Never been to the Still? Then now is your chance to see the masterpieces of abstract expressionism housed in this unique museum. The building itself is stunning architecturally and well worth the visit too. Thanks to the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Clyfford Still Museum will offer free admission on Fridays nights, 5p – 8p, and free admission all day on the final Friday of the month beginning January 30th and running until October 30th, 2015. Still Museum.

Denver Art Museum Untitled: Offshoot
2015-09-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Denver Art Museum’s Untitled Final Fridays are our favorite fridays of the month! Centered around a vague theme, these fun evenings feature interesting presentations, fun things to make and take, mini theater performances from Buntport Theater, gallery tours of all varieties, plus great music by a live DJ, cash bar and light munchies. Show up and be ready to explore and get creative with local artists, entertainers and DAM staff. Untitled is free for members and general admission price ($8-$13) for other visitors. More info.
DAM description of this event: Experience everything that flowers inspire, from perfumes to photography.

The A-maze-ing After-Hours Harry Potter Party
2015-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Popups Example
Join Denver Public Library for an a-maze-ing after-hours family party! Discover the secrets hidden in our giant Harry Potter Triwizard cardboard maze and nosh on tasty Honeydukes snacks. The maze will be big enough for families to explore together. This is a family event. No unaccompanied adults or kids, please. Only the West (Acoma Plaza) Entrance will be open for this after-hours event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/maze-ing-after-hours-harry-potter-party

Teaser #8: The Seven Deadly Sins
2015-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | The Junction Box, 1075 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Get a sneak peek at Wonderbound’s The Seven Deadly Sins. This evening will feature a look at the new dance devised by Garrett Ammon, a glimpse at the costume creations of Rachael Kras and a listen to some of the original score imagined by Tom Hagerman. A Q&A with the artists will follow.
Light appetizers and libations will be provided
Price: $30
More info and tickets: http://wonderbound.com/shows-events/teaser-8/

National Public Lands Day
2015-09-26 | CO
Get out and enjoy the beautiful protected spaces that are our national parks, refuges, grasslands and forests for free! What a great way to celebrate one of America’s greatest ideas. Take your love for public lands to the next level by volunteering at one of the National Public Lands Day events near you: http://www.publiclandsday.org

Artist Demo: Floral Costume Design
2015-09-26 - 2015-09-27 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
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 schedule. These demos are included with museum admission.
All demos take place from 12p to 3p on both Saturday and Sunday.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/flower-studio-and-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Demonstration Schedule:
July 18–19: Mary Carol Jehn—Noni Flowers (knitted flowers)
July 25–26: Arthur Williams, Babylon Floral—Floral Design
August 1–2: Carina Aguilar—Floral Design
August 8–9: Chinn Wang—Screen Printing
August 15–16: Cheryl St. John—Oil Painting
August 22–23: Susan Rubin—Botanical Illustration
August 29–30: Rita Flores de Wallace—Paper Floral Design
September 5–6: Rita Flores de Wallace—Paper Floral Design
September 12–13: Cherrie Silverman, Cherry Blossoms Florist—Floral Design
September 19–20: Laura Shill—Floral Costume Design
September 26–27: Laura Shill—Floral Costume Design
October 3–4: Ana Maria Hernando—Embroidered Floral Design
October 10–11: Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, DSH Perfumes—Perfumery

The Story of Tea
2015-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO, 80209, United States
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 building, the different types of tea, how it is grown and processed, who grows and drinks the most (which are not the same) and much more.
Free lecture!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

Cooking with Beer
2015-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Woodbury Library, 3265 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Beer is not just for drinking but cooking, too! Lose the alcohol and gain great flavors. This free class is taught by local caterer, Monica Kadillak.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

Denver Startup Week
2015-09-28 - 2015-10-02 | CO
Denver is a great place to start a company, do something creative or collaborate with others to bring innovations to life. Whether you’re trying to bring a product to market or grow the reach of your current enterprise, success requires the skills and drive of an entire team including founders, developers, product managers, designers, marketers, sales teams, and makers. Denver Startup Week is where every member of that team can come to learn, grow, and be ready to take on the next challenge.
Denver Startup Week features workshops, keynotes, and panels that will help you grow yourself and grow your startup. And best of all, it’s free to attend! You won’t find a better opportunity anywhere.
See the schedule and register: http://www.denverstartupweek.org

Digital Earth: Dark Skies
2015-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
We live in an artificially-lit world that allows us to be productive 24/7, at the expense of the night sky. National parks, such as Chaco Canyon, Big Bend, and Death Valley, are havens where we can unplug and reconnect with our ancestral night skies. Using global satellite images, discover the beauty of the dark and see how to protect the quality of the night sky in national parks. With special guests from the International Dark Sky Association, National Parks Conservation Association, and Western Energy Project.
Tickets: $10 (non-member), $8 (member)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1547-digital-earth-dark-skies.aspx

Free Classic Film Series at DPL: Gods and Monsters
2015-09-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Popups Example
Starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, and Lynn Redgrave. Directed by Bill Condon.
“Gods and Monsters is a speculation about the last days of the director James Whale, who was open about his sexuality in an era when most homosexuals in Hollywood stayed prudently in the closet. Whale (1889-1957) directed some 21 films, but is best remembered for seven made between 1931 and 1939: Frankenstein, The Old Dark House, The Invisible Man, Bride of Frankenstein, Show Boat, The Great Garrick, and The Man in the Iron Mask. At the time of his death he had not made a movie in 16 years, but still lived comfortably, dabbling at a little painting and a little lusting.” – rogerebert.com. 105 minutes. Rated R.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

PechaKucha Denver Vol. 27 - Brewing A Better Denver
2015-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Popups Example
PechaKucha is a simple presentation where the speaker shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds, while speaking to the images. This informal and fun gathering will feature creative people sharing their ideas, works and thoughts around how to “Brew a Better Denver.” Come listen, learn and then participate in the post-presentation forum where you’ll get a chance to meet the presenters and discuss their ideas and yours. Refreshments will be provided.
Doors open at 7 and talks start 7:30. Speakers include:
Tom Hagerman | Devotcka
Toluwanimi Obiwole | 100 Colorado Creatives
Beverly Grant | Mo’ Betta Greens
Delanie Holton-Fessler | The Craftsman & the Apprentice
Lydia Prado | Dahlia Campus for Health & Well-Being
Denon & Sean Moore | Cake Crumbs
Matthew L. Klein | All Beuys Club
Wendy McGill | Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch
This event is free, but registration is requested and you must be at least 21 to attend. Register early, as space is limited to 100 people. If you register and are unable to attend, please notify us so we can open additional registrations. This event will take place on the 7th floor of the Central Library.
More info: http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/denver/events/55f97b43bfb6ff2919000001

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
2015-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Tivoli Commons at Auraria Campus, 900 Auraria Pkwy., Denver, CO, United States
The Denver Center for Performing Arts transforms a corner of the Auraria campus into a “fools paradise” with their spontaneous and playful performance of Romeo and Juliet. The cast and director will be hanging around after the performance to discuss the themes of love, tragedy and the kiss of death with the audience. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Cindy L. Carlson, Chair and Professor of English at MSU Denver. (Co-sponsored by the MSU Denver English Department)
Free and open to the public!
More info: http://msudenver.edu/d-phi/events/

Ménage à trois
2015-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Enjoy a wacky and wild romp through the absurdities and curiosities of nature with art collector Mark Addison, philosopher Cori Wong, and the artists of “Jokes of Nature,” the exhibition currently on display at Redline. What is Ménage à Trois? It’s a dynamic program that presents three takes on the gallery’s current exhibition that may include dialogue, fireside chats, performances, interactive art experiences, debates by artists, and hat tricks.
Tickets are $10; $5 for members.
Info and tickets: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/ménage-à-trois-jokes-of-nature.html

Creative Mornings
2015-10-02 08:30 - 10:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Creative Mornings is a free breakfast lecture series for the creative community (and anyone else who enjoys learning new things and discovering new perspectives on the world) with chapters in 125 cities around the world. It’s always thought-provoking and a great way to start your morning!
About This Month’s Speaker: At the heart of it, Mikey Goldenberg identifies as a ‘Producer’, and with a 16 year career in commercial and non-commercial radio; co-ownership of 4D projection mapping company Ghost Pixel Visuals; instructor of audio production/editing at CU Boulder’s College of Media, Communication & Information; and yoga teacher…he’s produced many, many things. For better or worse, these productions created a personal foundation of understanding, clarity and humble humor about where we as professionals stand today, and he’s thrilled to bring his ideas to Creative Mornings.
Personally, Mikey has been known to enjoy a good day on the slopes, a cheap drink, sleeping on the ground in the mountains, owning too many backpacks, inspiring adventurous spirit, far-away travel and pizza. Always pizza.
More info and FREE tickets: http://creativemornings.com/talks/mikey-goldenberg

Conversation with Curator: Looking at Castiglione's Drawings & Prints
2015-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
From the Organizer: Join Timothy J. Standring, Gates Foundation Curator of Painting & Sculpture, and co-curator of this exhibition, on a personal tour through the exhibition Castiglione: Lost Genius. You’ll learn how to be a connoisseur of the artist’s graphic works as well as hear many astonishing behind-the-scenes stories spanning 40 years of research on this rogue artist.
Conversations with Curators feature lively discussions with different curators on the first Friday of the month. All Conversations are free with general admission and no reservations are needed.
Meet at 4 pm in the elevator lobby of level 1 of the Hamilton Building.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/conversation-curator-looking-castigliones-drawings-prints

Opera Colorado Young Artists Showcase
2015-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 908 14th St, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
This evening is a great way to get to know opera as tickets to this less formal event are only $10! To help clarify things, these young artists are not beginning opera singers, they are trained professionals, so you can expect a great show during the showcase evening.
From Opera Colorado: Help Opera Colorado welcome the 2015-2016 Young Artists to Colorado for their eight-month residency. Young Artists play a vital role as the voice and face of Opera Colorado in the community. They perform throughout the season in school and community centers across the state. Take advantage of this special opportunity to meet them, make them feel welcome, and hear them sing. Reception with refreshments, light nibbles and a cash bar begin at 5:30PM followed by the performance at 6:00PM.
More info and tickets: http://my.operacolorado.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=62

Artist Demo: Embroidered Floral Design
2015-10-03 - 2015-10-04 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States

Pumpkin Harvest Festival
2015-10-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2015-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Enjoy an old-time fall celebration without even having to leave the city! This year, Four Mile Historic Park will feature all of the favorites as well as some new elements, such as food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by Copper Kettle Brewing Company. Highlights of this event include a scarecrow-building station and pumpkin patch, pie-eating contests, live music, crafts, seasonal treats, and county fair amusements. Historic demonstrations and tours of the Four Mile House Museum will highlight how families in the region lived and prepared for the season during the late 1800s. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered each day so you can take a turn about the grounds in 19th-century style.
Admission is free, but there is a charge for food and some activities. Proceeds from all sales help further Four Mile Historic Park’s mission to promote the preservation, interpretation, and enjoyment of Denver’s western heritage.
More info: http://www.fourmilepark.org/pumpkin-harvest-festival

Free Day at Denver Art Museum
2015-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
What’s awesome about the 1st Saturday of every month? Free admission to the Denver Art Museum! With lots to see, do and make, the Denver Art Museum is a place everyone from preschoolers to grandmas will enjoy. Starting in 2015, the DAM’s bilingual programming, CelebrARTE, will take place on 1st Free Saturdays. CelebrARTE info.

Love Denver Live Downtown Block Party
2015-10-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
** Go Play Denver will have a booth at this event, so come say hello! **
Living in Downtown Denver means you’re within arm’s reach of the best Denver has to offer. World-class arts, music and culture; carefully planned and curated open spaces and parks; dining and bountiful craft beer, liquor and wine; the central business district for Denver; and much, much more.
On Saturday October 3rd, Wynkoop Plaza will be transformed into a neighborhood block party with food and fun for the entire family. Attendees will learn about all that Downtown Denver has to offer its residential families.
More info: http://lovedowntowndenver.com/attend-the-party/

Stomping Ground Games: Ruby Hill Park
2015-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Ruby Hill Park, Denver, CO, 80223, United States
For the next 11 months, join Warm Cookies of the Revolution, your one and only civic health club, on an exploration of Denver. Celebrate your own neighborhood or learn about a new part of town. Each month we’ll be entertained by the finest artists and cultural groups in our community while we also learn the history of the neighborhood and current issues affecting residents—and ways to take action.
For the first month, we’ll be celebrating with Music and Poetry at one of Denver’s jewels: Ruby Hill Park (by the sun dial)
It’s FREE!
($5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds)
Food Trucks
ENGLISH and SPANISH TRANSLATION
CHILDCARE PROVIDED!! (please give us a heads up if you plan to use this service)
Collaborators:
SOUL PROS
VENUS CRUZ
KENNY BE
MOLINA SPEAKS
and more
Learn about:
-the planned Levitt Pavilion (with 50 free concerts per year)
-the Justice for Janitors campaign history
-the new bike trails in the park
-the changing demographics of the neighborhoods and how that affects housing, accessibility, schools, and more.
More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/ruby-hill-park-stompin-ground-games/

Worldwide Festival
2015-10-04 10:30 - 17:00 | Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1345 Champa St, CO, 80204, United States
Did you know that Denver has TEN sister cities around the world? Indeed we do: Axum, Ethiopia; Brest, France; Chennai, India; Cuernavaca, Mexico; Karmiel, Israel; Kunming, China; Nairobi, Kenya; Potenza, Italy; Takayama, Japan; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Get to know the art, music, language, food and culture of our sister cities at this wonderful free event organized by Denver Sister Cities International. The Worldwide Festival is perfect for people of all ages; for those who are planning trips to these countries; for those who would like to practice their foreign language skills; and for those who are culturally curious!
More info: http://denversistercities.org/worldwide-festival-2015/

White Mirror - Site Specific Public Art Dance
2015-10-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Babi Yar Park, Havana and Yale, CO, United States
“White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. “White Mirror” will be performed by Lemon Sponge Cake dancers and collaborator, Sharon Wehner, Principal Dancer with Colorado Ballet.
The free performance will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m., at Babi Yar Park in Denver located at South Havanna Street and East Yale Avenue. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring a blanket or seating pad; pack a picnic dinner and stroll the park. There is no permanent seating in the park, only lawn seating.
The production of “White Mirror” marks the first time Denver Arts & Venues’ Public Art Program has commissioned dance as public art.
The purpose of the Denver Public Art Commission is to serve as an educational, living memorial in dance, a performance for the thousands of Jews, Gypsies, Ukrainians and others who were murdered between 1941-1943 at the Babi Yar ravine during WWII. “White Mirror,” utilizing Robert Sher-Machherndl’s movement language, offers an investigation into the nature of human existence, a reflection on the world’s fragility, power and mortality. Its goal is to radiate energy, make audiences think, build bridges between past and present, artist and spectator. White Mirror will educate, engage and stimulate audiences by delivering large portions of honesty, positivity and love.
See a video sneak peek of the dance: https://vimeo.com/138643113
Read more about the project: http://artsandvenuesdenver.com/news/white-mirror-commissioning-a-first-for-denvers-public-art-program

**Final Week of "In Bloom" at Denver Art Museum**
2015-10-06 - 2015-10-11 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
In Bloom explores the development of nineteenth-century French floral still-life painting, and features about 60 paintings by Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and others.
The colorful exhibition demonstrates how a traditional genre was reinvented by nineteenth-century artists, as the art world’s focus was shifting to modernism. Curated locally by Angelica Daneo, associate curator of painting and sculpture at the DAM. Organized by the Dallas Museum of Art and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the DAM will be the last stop for this exhibition.
More info and tickets: http://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/bloom
On view through SUN 10/11.

Beautiful Monster Series: The Invisible Man
2015-10-06 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

Welcome to Subirdia
2015-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Renowned ornithologist and urban ecologist John Marzluff will present a surprising discovery: the suburbs of many large cities support a great variety of birds and other creatures that are adapting to the conditions of our increasingly developed world. In his fascinating book Welcome to Subirdia, Marzluff reveals how practicing careful stewardship can foster a new relationship between humans and other animals—one that honors and enhances our mutual destiny. (DMNS)
Tickets: $15 for non-members, $12 for members
info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1560-welcome-to-subirdia.aspx

Walking Tour: Denver's First Cemetery
2015-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
Did you know that Cheesman Park sits on the spot that was once Denver’s first cemetery? While the bodies were exhumed and relocated when the cemetery was turned into a residential area and park, Denver historians will tell you that there are certainly still bones buried beneath the grass. During this evening walking tour, your guide from History Colorado will share the history surrounding Cheesman Park – both the gruesome and the grandiose. Guaranteed to get you into the Halloween spirit, this tour is a great way to discover Denver’s spooky past.
Call 303-866-2394 or e-mail History Colorado to register.
Tickets: $16 (members); $21 (nonmembers)
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/denvers-first-cemetery
