Events

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.... Read More

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.... Read More

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.... Read More

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.... Read More

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.... Read More

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.... Read More

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..... Read More

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.... Read More

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.... Read More

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,.... Read More