USA Pro Challenge
2014-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
World-class cycling action comes to Denver on the final day (also called stage 7) of the week-long race that kicked off in Aspen. Riders are expected to enter Denver city limits around 2:20pm and the circuit race through Denver is expected to take place from approximately 2:30 – 3:45pm. During this time, the Civic Center area will be closed off to cars. Cycling fans are invited to enjoy the racing action as well as food trucks and festivities in Civic Center Park. See full route and street closure information here: USA Pro Challenge Denver Information

Live Bluegrass Music - Free
2014-08-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2014-08-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Live Bluegrass on the Little Man Ice Cream plaza every Sunday this summer through September 28, 2014! Details: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/

NO Civic Center EATS
2014-08-28 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Sad, but true according to their website. So maybe this is the perfect chance to wander down 16th Street and try someplace new!
http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-civic-center-eats-2014_74.html?ref=events-calendar.html

Big Red Street Fair
2014-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Highland Bridge, 16th and Platte, Denver, CO, United States
From Denver Arts & Events: Join us for a hip neighborhood party and celebration of John McEnroe’s iconic “National Velvet.” Stop by to sample some red beer, red velvet cupcakes from Happy Cakes, red spices from Savory, red dog treats for your furry friend from Republic of Paws, and other goodies from local vendors. Stick around to hear “National Velvet”-inspired haiku written by Denver residents
Join this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-velvet-big-red-street-fair-tickets-12337278131?aff=eorg

Free Summer Concert at DU - Jason Klobnak Quintet
2014-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Denver, 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, 80208, United States
Bring a blanket or chair and gather on the campus green at the University of Denver to enjoy great jazz music from the Jason Klobnak Quintet. In addition, event organizers will be giving away free scoops of the DU-inspired ice cream flavor, “Crimscinnamon & Gold.”
Details: http://sesquicentennial.du.edu/summer-concert-series/

A Taste of Colorado Festival
2014-08-29 - 2014-09-01 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
A Denver Labor Day Weekend tradition! Head to Civic Center Park for music, food, activities and fun highlighting the unique flavors of life in Colorado! Free admission. Details: http://www.atasteofcolorado.com
Festival Hours: Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Opening of Patio 16
2014-08-29 11:00 - 21:00 | 16th Street Mall
A new concept in outdoor dining is coming to the 16th Street Mall between California and Stout: Patio 16! According to the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District, “this project will offer outdoor seating, enclosed patio railings for fast little feet, a wide variety of menu options from six local vendors and an outdoor respite for the Downtown Denver workforce to gather, dine and unwind.”
Join the Downtown Denver BID for a short ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 AM followed by a variety of activities throughout the day, including live music and an opportunity to sample from six local food vendors. Details: http://www.downtowndenver.com/eat/patio-16
Patio 16 hours of operation for its fall season:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Rino District Luau Reggae Party
2014-08-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence, Denver, CO, United States
Come relax in Rino’s Sustainability Park and enjoy live art, live music, food trucks, sand volleyball and Hawaiian-themed food and beverages. Free parking and free admission.
Details: http://www.thebigwonderful.com

DAM Untitled #70 (Roost)
2014-08-29 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 for other visitors.
DAM description of this evening’s theme: Settle in after the summer-series road trip with a look at traveling home, in-gallery bird watching, and art of the interior.

Movie on The Green - Frozen
2014-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Free movie on Stapleton’s community lawn, The Green. Shows start at dusk, but come early to land a good spot on the grass and enjoy a picnic dinner with friends and family. This is the final Movie on The Green for the summer, but look for a showing of “Elf” on December 5th! Mre details: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-movie-series

Free Movie: "The Wizard of Oz"
2014-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Popups Example
What a fun way to celebrate this film’s 75th birthday! The film will be projected onto the side of the Central Branch of the Denver Public Library on the Acoma Plaza side (near the west entrance). DPL will provide some seating for guests or bring your own cushions or blankets. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled. “The Wizard of Oz”, 1939, 102 minutes. Rated PG. Details: http://denverlibrary.org/blog/chris/save-date-wizard-oz-blowing-town

Mile High Art & Jazz
2014-08-30 - 2014-08-31 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
From the organizers: Mile High Art and Jazz will bring Denver a top-notch lineup of 75 artists and craftsmen from all over the map, paired with a relaxing atmosphere for art lovers of all ages. Festival goers can shop the juried works of oil painters, jewelers, glass artists, metal workers and more, while sipping festive cocktails and enjoying the live jazz music featured onstage. Local food trucks will line Arapahoe, and a large grassy area provides a perfect picnicking spot for friends and family.
Hours: Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 10am – 5 pm
Details: http://www.dasheventsdenver.com/#!mile-high-art-/c20x9

Fun Fishing Day with Denver Parks and Rec - Garfield Park Lake
2014-08-31 08:00 - 14:00 | Garfield Park Lake, 3600 W Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO, 80219, United States
From the organizer: Fun Fishing Days are FREE and open to the public Fishing education programs will be presented at 8AM and 11AM at all Fun Fishing days. Participants will learn about fish, environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, and safety. All event participants are encouraged to attend this informative program!
Children who own fishing equipment are welcome to bring it with them on the day of the event. The number of loaner rods available for each event is limited so be sure to get there early! Fishing equipment and bait will be provided. If you are 16 years or older you must have a fishing license to fish. Catch-and-release is encouraged.
More details: Fun Fishing Day PDF

NO Civic Center EATS
2014-09-02 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Sad, but true according to their website. So maybe this is the perfect chance to wander down 16th Street and try someplace new! Civic Center EATS ends for the year on October 9, 2014.
http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-civic-center-eats-2014_74.html?ref=events-calendar.html

Free Fly Fishing Class - Wash Park Lilly Pond
2014-09-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Washington Park Lily Pond, 1500 E Virginia Ave, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
No experience necessary and equipment is provided! Join Denver Park and Rec as they show you the basics of casting, tying knots, assembling poles and flies. Arrive early as equipment is limited or bring your own to use if you have it.
Details: Fly Fishing Class PDF

First Free Friday at Four Mile Historic Park
2014-09-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Travel back to 1859 for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, pan for gold (okay, it’s actually pyrite, but the kids always end up panning for hours!), interact with costumed volunteers and check out the farm animals. This park offers a delightful oasis right in the middle of the city and really brings history to life.

RESCHEDULED!! Free Civic Center Bike-In Movie: Office Space (Rated R)
2014-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
NOTICE: Per Civic Center Park Conservancy, this event has been rescheduled due to weather forecasts to Thursday, September 18th.
Ride your bike (or walk or take the bus or, if you must, drive your car) down to Civic Center Park where food trucks and a free movie await you!
http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-civic-center-bike-in-movies_79.html
IMDB.com Summary of “Office Space”: Comedic tale of company workers who hate their jobs and decide to rebel against their greedy boss.

Fun Fishing Day with Denver Parks and Rec - Overland Pond
2014-09-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Overland Pond, 955 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO, 80223, United States

Denver Kids Fun Fest - Free
2014-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Rocky Mountain PBS, 1089 Bannock St, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join Rocky Mountain PBS for a free and fun event featuring all of your child’s favorite PBS friends like Clifford, Word Girl, Curious George and Sid the Science Kid. Fun Fest guests are encouraged to bring a gently used children’s book or two to donate to Reach Out & Read.
Schedule from organizer:
10:40 – Welcome
10:50 – Hokey Pokey with all characters—Curious George, Clifford, Word Girl and Sid
11:15 – The Land of Smiles presented by Delta Dental
11:50 – Jump N rope demonstration during break in stage
12:15 – Remarks
12:40 – Okinawa Karate Dojo
12:55 – Colorado Mestizo Dancers
1:15 – Colorado Conservatory of Dance
1:40 – Hokey Pokey goodbye…. Word Girl, Clifford, Sid and Curious George
1:50 – End
Details: http://www.rmpbs.org/funfest/

25th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration
2014-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
This is an incredibly beautiful event. From the dazzling costumes of the whirling dancers on the plaza throughout the day to the artwork on display both inside and outside of the Denver Art Museum, this is an event not to miss. So head on down to enjoy and celebrate the rich culture of American Indian tribes in the region. As the flyers for this event state, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
More Info: http://www.denverartmuseum.org/calendar/25th-annual-denver-art-museum-friendship-powwow-american-indian-cultural-celebration

Tour de Fat - Celebration of Cycling at City Park
2014-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | City Park, Denver, CO, United States
A celebration of traveling on 2 non-motorized wheels! After a costumed bike parade in and near City Park, festival goers will enjoy an abundance of free live music including Ark Life, The Knew, The Handsome Little Devils and Lucius, wacky contests, brewing education and food and beer. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with the parade at 11 a.m. at Detroit St. and E. 17th Ave.
Details: http://www.newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/denver.aspx

First Free Saturday at Denver Art Museum
2014-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Think art museums are just for adults? Not this one! The Denver Art Museum is packed with interactive experiences that help visitors of all ages connect to the great art on display at the museum. There’s so much to do and so much to see! Give the DAM a try for free thanks to support from Target, SCFD and citizen supporters.

Festival Italiano - Belmar
2014-09-06 10:00 - 21:00, 2014-09-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Belmar Shopping District, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Celebrate all things Italian with free live music, flag throwers from Florence, mini Italian language lessons, a bocce tournament and grape stomping for kids. Check out the detailed schedule here: 2014 Festival Italiano PDF

The Big Wonderful
2014-09-06 11:00 - 20:00 | Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence, Denver, CO, United States
The Big Wonderful is a reoccurring outdoor food and beer market event at Sustainability Park in Rino that celebrates the most delicious entrepreneurs in the Arts District. Each Saturday features a different theme and musical offering. September 6th: FOREST ROOM FIVE PRESENTS MUSIC + KENNY NELSON’S ELECTRO SWING MOB
More Details: http://www.thebigwonderful.com/

Free Jazz Concert at Pulaski Park
2014-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Pulaski Park, 3300 E Bayaud Ave, denver, CO, 80209, United States
Join the Cherry Creak East Association for an evening in the park with a food truck round-up and music from the Denver Municipal Band. Details: www.cherrycreekeast.org.

Denver Worldwide Festival: A Celebration of Denver's 10 Sister Cities
2014-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
Celebrate the art, culture, food, dance and language of Denver’s 10 Sister Cities at this wonderful free festival. Who are Denver’s Sisters? They are: Axum, Ethipoia, Brest, France, Chennai, India, Cuernavaca, Mexico, Karmiel, Israel, Kunming, China, Nairobi, Kenya, Potenza, Italy, Takayama, Japan and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
What kinds of demos will happen at this event? Here’s a sampling:
Japanese Drums, Ethiopian Fables, Italian Pizzelles Cooking Demo, Japanese language lessons, Indian Dance, Chinese Calligraphy, Swahili Language Lessons, Kenyan Stories, Bocce Demonstration, French Crepes Cooking Demo, Mahjong Lessons, Mandarin Language Lessons, African Dance, Mexican Picadillo Cooking Demo, Italian Opera, Ikebana Demonstration, Mongolian Contortionists, Hebrew Language Lessons, and an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony among others.
Detailed Schedule: http://denversistercities.org/worldwide-festival/

Free Day at Denver Museum of Science and Nature
2014-09-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Thanks to SCFD and citizen supporters, everyone can enjoy the wonders of space, crystals, animals, mummies, dinosaurs and more for FREE! With the new and improved Discovery Zone, there’s even more to do! Make a day of it and pack a picnic lunch to eat in City Park.
Good to know: IMAX and planetarium tickets are extra. Parking can be difficult so ride a bike or a bus to avoid the hassle of traffic.

Free World Premiere Screening: Still in Motion
2014-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Default Theme
From the Still Museum: Join us under the stars on Wednesday, September 10, and see the world’s only known film footage of Clyfford Still! Still in Motion, a 30-minute program created from 12 reels of 8mm film discovered in the Clyfford Still Museum Archives in 2013, screens outdoors in the Museum forecourt at 7:15 p.m. Pack a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy a cash bar, free popcorn, and a live, original musical accompaniment by Jacob G. Hartmann of Heira Nova during the film. The Museum also offers free admission 7-8:30 p.m.
Rain or shine! Screening held indoors in the event of rain.
