End of Season TAXI Pool Party feat. Simone Says
2015-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | TAXI, 3461 Ringsby Court , Denver, CO, 80216, United States
It’s the end of the pool season and there’s just one last TAXI Pool Party this year. Entry is just $5 entry and includes an open bar and fabulous tunes from Simone Says.
Sponsored by: Zeppelin Development, Wunder Werkz, TAXI, The Proper Pour and RiNo Yacht Club
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/935413643197459/

B-Side Music Fridays: Centennial
2015-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
This summer at MCA is going to be awesome! Enjoy great music, a cocktail (or wine, beer, soda or coffee) and one of Denver’s best rooftop patios. Admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art is only $5 after 5p and the museum is open until 9p Tuesday-Friday during the summer.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE

June 5

Evan Holm & Friends

June 12

Esme Patterson (former member of Paper Bird)

June 19

Ambit + Dream Hike

June 26

The Horse Latitudes

July 3

Automatic Iris + The Take

July 17

Leighton Peterson (from Safeboating is no Accident) + Glowing House

July 24

Rose Quartz DJ set

July 31

Normal Eyes (Wilson from Snake Rattle Rattle Snake + Zale Hessler from Prism waves)

August 7

Teen Event

August 14

Bluebook

August 21

Adam Baumeister + VIPlease (Jeff Linsenmaier from The Fray + Sean King from Devotchka)

August 28

Centennial (Meese Brothers)

Fridays June 5– August 28
MCA Café and Bar
Happy Hour 5-7PM
Live Performance 6-8PM
FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION
More info: http://mcadenver.org/bsidemusicfridays2015.php

Denver Art Museum Untitled: Cross-Pollinate
2015-08-28 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: Take in the scientific side of flowers with a look at botany, bees, and blooms.

Free Movie on the Green: Annie (2014)
2015-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Grab your blankets, coolers, your friends and neighbors! Movies are free to attend and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Onsite concessions stands will sell freshly popped popcorn, candy, sodas and bottled water and food trucks are usually nearby too. Movies begin at dusk.
More info: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-movie-series
2015 Movie on Founders Green @ Stapleton schedule:
June 12 – Big Hero 6
June 26 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
July 24 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
August 7 – The Fault in our Stars
August 28 – Annie (2014)
December 4 (Movie begins at 6:30pm!) – TBD

Artist Demo: Paper Floral Design
2015-08-29 - 2015-08-30, 2015-09-05 - 2015-09-06 | 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

Play Space: Artist-Led Creative Play
2015-08-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2015-09-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Mestizo-Curtis Park, 32nd & Champa, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Kids and families are invited to join RedLine for artist-led creative play sessions at Mestizo-Curtis Park on Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM throughout the summer.
The program is FREE and open to the public. Registration is NOT required. Food and drinks will be provided!
More Info: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/play-space-creative-play.html
Session Descriptions from Redline:
Session 1: May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20
Led by artists Ashley Frazier and Michael Sperandeo
The first session features community artists Ashley Frazier and Mike Sperandeo with their interactive basketball sculpture. Any person that wants to be involved in the creation of this piece is invited to try and score a basket with a balloon filled with non-toxic, washable paint. Not only is throwing paint at things as fun as it seems, but the colorful surface of the sculpture that results from repeated attempts shows that every time you try, it has an impact. Even if you don’t always reach your intended goal, the result can still be worthwhile!
Session 2: June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18
Led by artist Christine Dart
Dance instructor Christine Dart will help participants to tell stories about their neighborhood with dance, theatre and play. Over the four weeks, children and their families will be able to create a story-telling dance piece that they can perform together. Don’t worry if you aren’t a great dancer – this project is more about having fun while expressing yourself and learning others’ stories than it is about getting the steps perfect. Participants are encouraged to attend as many dates as possible, as each one is different and offers the chance to practice and build on what was done the previous week.
Session 3: July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
Led by artist Tracy Tomko
Community artist Tracy Tomko presents her project, “Prototypes to Increase Exuberance” features objects modified in ridiculous ways to be swung, twirled and bounced. The silly, awkward way in which they are used serves as a method to deal with uncomfortable emotions. As a part of this interactive performance, participants are encouraged to work with the artist to create their own unusual objects to use, with their own symbolism and solutions to their own adversities.
Session 4: August 15, August 22, August 29, September 5
Led by arist Risa Murray
Community artist Risa Murray will help the neighborhood to put on a puppet show. From deciding on a story from the Five Points/Whittier/Curtis Park area’s rich and diverse cultural past to making the puppets and sets and finally performing and watching the show as a community, this fun experience will have children and families working and learning together.

Slam NUBA Presents: Poetry & Pancakes
2015-08-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Untitled ngg_pictures
Poetry & Pancakes is a monthly writing workshop open to all ages. Each program is coordinated by the award winning & Denver based literary organization Slam NUBA all to the tune of a wonderful breakfast.
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Saturday, September 26, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Slam NUBA is a nationally recognized award winning organization that focuses on literacy, mentorship and competitive based poetry. The mission of Slam NUBA is to promote the creation and performance of poetry, by cultivating literacy activities and engaging the community, fixated on the power of the written and spoken word in Denver Colorado.
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
For more information about upcoming workshops: http://slamnuba.com/.

Terrariums with Ironwood
2015-08-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Untitled ngg_pictures
Hold onto the joy of gardening and plant life all year long. Hear from Denver’s own eclectic shop, Ironwood, to learn how to make your own terrarium. Bring home something beautiful and unique. Free!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/terrariums-ironwood

SVPER SVNDAY
2015-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
This is the second installment of SVPER SVNDAY at SVPER Ordinary inside The Source, and the opening reception “Of Eros & Psyche” featuring the beautiful artwork by 4 incredible women: Katherine Rutter, Lauren Napolitano, Gemma Danielle and Rachel Paton. Hand Poke Tattoos by @blackity_black_black // Intuitive Tarot Reading @rorylula // Sounds By @simonesaysmusic // Morning Cocktails by @rinoyachtclub // Complimentary Cereal Bar // Free & Open to the Public
More info: http://svperordinary.com

Art Drop Day Denver
2015-09-01 | CO
Artful surprises await you this Tuesday! Occurring on the first Tuesday of September each year, World Art Drop Day aims to help people feel a little more connected by creating bonds between strangers through the act of creating and giving. How do you participate? Make art of any kind, attach an Art Drop Day note tag to your piece, hide/drop your art in a public space and post a photo/clue on social media using the hashtag #artdropdenver to help someone find it! All day on Tuesday, watch social media channels (hashtag #artdropdenver) to find hidden art, including miniature “Blue Bears,” throughout Denver.
More info: http://artsandvenuesdenver.com/events-programs/art-drop-day-denver

Free Day at the Molly Brown House
2015-09-01 10:00 - 15:30 | Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Travel back in time as a knowledgeable tour guide leads you through this beautifully maintained historic home. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30. Visits to the house are by guided tour only and tours depart every 30 minutes. Pro Tip: Tickets for all tour times are available starting at 10 am, so stop by early in the day to secure your ticket before they’re gone (usually around 1pm). Thanks for making free days possible, SCFD!
Learn more at the Molly Brown House website: http://www.mollybrown.org

The Internet Cat Video Festival
2015-09-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2015-09-05 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
What is it about cat videos? Give in to the power of cuteness and enjoy approximately 100 cat videos curated, compiled and edited by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis in the categories of Comedy, Drama, Animated, Musical, Action, Vintage, and Documentary. This second annual showcase will also feature a new selection of videos curated by Will Braden, the creator of the Henri Le Chat Noir videos and recipient of the festival’s first Golden Kitty (People’s Choice) Award. Tickets are $7 – $11.
Showings: TUE 9/1, 7p; SAT 9/5, 2p & 9:30p
More info, trailer and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=26672

Tea Blending Workshop
2015-09-03 - 2015-09-04 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Create your own tea blend and learn more about botanicals in this drop-in workshop with Shae Whitney, founder of DRAM Apothecary.
September 3 and 4, 11 am–2 pm; Martin Plaza; included in general admission.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/tea-blending-workshop

Kombucha with the City Librarian
2015-09-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Happy Leaf Kombucha, 3519 Brighton Blvd., Denver, CO, United States
Get an overview of how to make kombucha from the experts at Happy Leaf Kombucha and enjoy free samples during a tasting with the City Librarian. This event is part of the Denver Public Library’s September celebration of all things brewed: Brew Ha!Ha! Highlights include: discounts on beer with your library card, coffee cuppings (tastings), inspiring cooking classes, tea leaf reading lessons and of course, sipping kombucha with the City Librarian. We’re pretty sure that Denver has one of the coolest libraries ever. Check out all the great events and promotions: Brew Ha!Ha!

Summer Scream 5
2015-09-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Lakeside Amusement Park, 4601 Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO, 80212, United States
One final summertime hurrah! Summer Scream = unlimited rides at Lakeside Amusement Park + unlimited drinks + live DJ + lots of fun, all in support of the Denver Film Society. So start your Labor Day weekend early with an awesome evening at a true Denver icon. We’re pretty sure that riding the Wild Chipmunk should be on every Denverite’s bucket list.
(Yes, at $40 per ticket, this event is a bit more expensive than we usually include in our round up, but it supports a great cultural organization and is a whole lot of fun!)
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/reserve.aspx?fid=84&id=39272

Archaeology of the Undocumented
2015-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The U.S.-Mexico border is in the news and the subject of great, and at times heated, debate. What is largely lost in the headlines is a vital long-term, nuanced understanding of the modern immigrant experience. Jason De León is assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan and director of the Undocumented Migration Project. For the past five years, De León has used path-breaking forensic, archaeological, and ethnographic research to examine the trek north through harsh desert, putting a human face on the real life and death struggles of migrants. Hear tragic and exhilarating stories as narrated by De León’s compelling research from one of the most significant, dangerous, and clandestine places in the world. This is the inaugural talk for the George McJunkin Lecture, recognizing the African American cowboy who discovered bison bones in Folsom, New Mexico, that eventually made archaeological history. Image copyright Michael Wells. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $10 (non-member), $8 (member)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1514-archaeology-of-the-undocumented.aspx

A Taste of Colorado
2015-09-04 - 2015-09-07 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Over 500,000 people make this 4-day festival their Labor Day Weekend celebration and enjoy the offerings of over 50 area food establishments, 275 marketplace artisans and vendors, six entertainment stages, and educational programs promoting the diverse cultural and western heritage of the region — all for no admission fee. (Taste of Colorado)
History
Originally named Festival of Mountain and Plain and established in 1895 as a carnival similar to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, the Festival was created to boost the city’s morale and vitality following the silver panic. The event, unsuccessful in ending Denver’s depression and declining in attendance, folded in 1902 when organizers were unable to obtain financial support. In 1983, the Downtown Denver Partnership decided to bring back the spirit of the original Festival to commemorate the opening of the 16th Street Mall. The following year, A Taste of Colorado was added to the Festival of Mountain and Plain name and concept and moved back to Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver, where the event first began. (Taste of Colorado)
Hours:

FRI 9/4: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
SAT 9/5 & SUN 9/6:
10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
MON 9/7: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
More info including vendor lists, music schedule and activity descriptions: http://atasteofcolorado.com

Final Fridays Summer Concert Series: Chilli Willi
2015-09-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Santa Fe Art District, 733 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Enjoy a free concert with your Friday art walk in the Santa Fe Art District!
Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153440216371368
Concert Series:
8/7: Chase N the Dream (funk, R & B)
8/21: The Corporation (rock cover – Heart, Journey)
9/4: Chilli Willi (top 40, latin rock)
9/18: Dotsero (jazz)

Free Day at Denver Art Museum
2015-09-05 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.

Twilight Public Art Bike Tour - Free!
2015-09-05 20:00 - 21:30 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
See Denver’s public art collection in a whole new light. Featured artworks will include: Virginia Folkestad’s Current 3, Adam Frank’s SUNLIGHT and Erick C. Jonson’s Bottom of the Night.

Bike tour led by Denver Arts and Venues Public Art Administer, Rudi Cerri.

RSVP (Limited to 15 people)

All participants are required to wear appropriate safety gear, including a helmet (and lights for the Twilight Tour). Participants must sign a release form and will need to provide their own bike, water, food and repair kits.

The Poison King
2015-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Widely noted folklorist and science historian Adrienne Mayor brings to life the story of the world’s first experimental toxicologist. Her book The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome’s Deadliest Enemy examines the brilliant rebel leader who challenged Roman imperialism in the first century B.C. The teenage Mithradates inherited a wealthy Black Sea kingdom after his mother poisoned his father. He fled into exile but returned in triumph to become a ruler of intelligence and ambition determined to build an empire to rival Rome. His uncanny ability to elude capture and surge back after devastating losses unnerved the Romans, while his mastery of poisons allowed him to foil assassination attempts and eliminate rivals. Mayor, a research scholar in classics and the history and philosophy of science at Stanford University, will explore how poison and power can operate in tandem to change the course of history. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $10 (non-member), $8 (member)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1515-the-poison-king.aspx

McNichols Project #2
2015-09-10 17:30 - 22:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
We had so much fun at the first McNichols Project (along with roughly 900 other party-goers), that we can hardly wait for the second installment!

From the Organizers: Two exciting exhibits inspire McNichols Project #2: Night of ROCK, commemorating 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park and the spirit of the 1960s. We also want to celebrate the future of the McNichols Building as we prepare to close for the year to undergo some exciting and transformative renovations.

On the 2nd floor, “The Art of Rock: Remembering the 1960s” will have you traveling back in time to the early years of rock & roll when music and musicians played an undeniable role in defining the character and spirit of the 60s. The 3rd floor will transport you to the great outdoors, specifically Rocky Mountain National Park where Colorado artist Trine Bumiller’s residency inspired her to produce “100 Paintings for 100 Years”.

We’ll have all your favorite rock covers performed by Grease Pony, a silent disco set up by SoundDown, local food trucks and tasty creations, a craft beer and wine tasting plus cocktails at the cash bar, tons of games such as giant jenga, cornhole and ping pong tables, a high-stakes drawing and much more.

Don’t miss out on Night of ROCK – it will be an indoor, outdoor, upstairs, downstairs, past and present, ROCKIN’ night! Also, check out our video from the last event. We look forward to seeing you!

Tickets:

Entry + Craft Beer & Wine Tasting – $25.00
Entry Only – $20.00

Golden Triangle Educator Block Party
2015-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
From the Denver Art Museum website: Educators enjoy free admission to the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum and History Colorado Center and learn about the rich educational offerings available at each institution. You’ll also get exclusive access to the following exhibitions:
• In Bloom: Painting Flowers in the Age of Impressionism
• Clyfford Still: The Colville Reservation and Beyond, 1934-1939
• El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement in Colorado
Light refreshments will be served and all guests will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win door prizes.
Online registration is required. Please RSVP by September 7, 2015 by clicking here. This event is open to educators only. Show your educator ID badge for entry.
Sponsored by the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, and History Colorado Center.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/golden-triangle-educator-block-party

Creative Mornings: Empathy
2015-09-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Hello Box
UX Designer John McRee will be speaking to us on what empathy is, what it isn’t, and how it can sometimes get us into trouble if we’re not careful. 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!
Snag your free ticket starting MON 9/7 at 9a: http://creativemornings.com/talks/john-mcree

Artist Demo: Floral Design
2015-09-12 - 2015-09-13 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States

One Coffee, Five Ways with Copper Door Coffee Roasters
2015-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Untitled ngg_pictures
Free coffee! And coffee brewing knowledge! Thanks, DPL! Sample a well-known coffee prepared five different ways on a beautiful September morning. Learn tips from the experts at Copper Door Coffee Roasters using items you may already have at home, as well as tools you may not have seen since chemistry class!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

26th Annual Friendship Powwow
2015-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
This is a beautiful celebration of the vitality of American Indian cultures is free and open to all. Don’t miss it! One of the Denver Art Museum’s longest-running events, the 26th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration will feature American Indian dancers, drum groups, working artists, hands-on activities, artist booths, and more. The Gourd Dance will begin at 10a with the powwow grand entry at noon. All powwow activities and general museum admission are free.
More info and schedule of events: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/26th-annual-denver-art-museum-friendship-powwow-american-indian-cultural-celebration
