A free lecture presented by Active Minds: Perhaps no other city in the world conjures such distinct images as the gondolas plying the canals of Venice.  Join us for a virtual tour of this beautiful and historic city that is visited by more than 20 million tourists each year.  We will cover the story of.... Read More

One Night Only! Thursday, December 17th at 7:30pm. The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life.... Read More

Talk with Professor Arthur Gilbert and Pulitzer-Prize Winning Cartoonist Mike Keefe, 7pm Free and open to the public. About the Exhibit: The Center for Visual Art, for the first time in its history, is presenting work that dates back more than two hundred years in Under the Guillotine: James Gillray and Contemporary Counterparts. Over 60.... Read More

Films On Tap - You've played drinking games at home, now play them with Denver Film Society! They'll give you the rules and thanks to Breckingridge Breweries the first 50 guests get their first drink on the house! Drink specials run all night long. 2 Die Hards for the price of one! Die Hard begins at 7:30pm, Die Hard 2: Die Harder begins.... Read More

2 screenings: Saturday, December 19th at 2pm and 9:30pm. For his sophomore stab at directing, actor/writer/director Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made), took on this holiday comedy starring Saturday Night Live-alum Will Ferrell. Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus (Edward Asner). When the news is finally broken.... Read More

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 19–20 & 26–27: Jaeson Simmon – Oil Painting January 2–3: Carlos Frésquez.... Read More

Finally, a chance to actually climb inside the vintage aircraft housed inside the big hanger at the Wings over the Rockies! During the monthly Cockpit Demo days, select aircraft are opened for people of all ages to climb inside and sit in the pilot's seat. More info: http://wingsmuseum.org/event-calendar/cockpit-demo-day-20/

Join Wings Over the Rockies for a viewing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Harkins Theater at Northfield Stapleton. Their official replica of the X-wing Starfighter will also be on display at the theater before the showing. After the film, there will be a Q&A session with Former Star Wars Fan Club President Dan Madsen and.... Read More

This could be a great holiday outing fro grandparents and grandkids! Docents from the Byers-Evans House children's program will lead a tour of this historic Denver house, followed by a special tea with scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches and desserts. Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for children. Reservations:.... Read More

Guitarist and vocalist Lorian Bartle will feature a mix of traditional and classical favorites to celebrate the winter holiday season. Songs from the French- and German-speaking world, Baroque gems, and classical guitar arrangements of beloved holiday songs will be showcased in this hour-long performance. Free event. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh