Flick Friday at Little Man
2017-07-07 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Alamo Cinema Drafthouse and Little Man proudly present Flick Fridays. Gather at the giant milk can every Friday through the end of September for some free fun at dusk…. family-friendly flicks, sing-alongs and cinema classics…double features will play on the first & final Friday every month. Bring your blanket and enjoy some popcorn & cotton candy with the show! See the full schedule here.
Note: June through Labor Day flicks will begin at 8:45 p.m.; September 8-29 shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. Run times of shows are noted next to each feature.
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/
2017 Full Season Lineup:
June 2-Sunset: 8:24 Double Feature!
GREASE SING-ALONG -1:50
PITCH PERFECT-1:52
June 9 – Sunset: 8:28
SING-1:54
June 16-Sunset 8:31
SOUND OF MUSIC- SING ALONG -2:54
June 23-Sunset: 8:32
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE -2:09
June 30-Sunset: 8:32 Double Feature!
THE SANDLOT-1:41
FIELD OF DREAMS – 1:47
July 7 – Sunset: 8:30 Double Feature!
Monsters and Trekkies unite! Costumes are encouraged.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES-1:52
STAR TREK 1 (2009) -2:05
July 14 – Sunset: 8:27
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE – 2:39
July 21-Sunset: 8:22
THE WIZARD OF OZ- SING ALONG – 1:52
July 28-Sunset: 8:15 Double Feature!
Chick Flick Friday!
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY-1:36
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER -1:59
August 4-Sunset: 8:08 SPECIAL!
YOU TUBE NIGHT- Hilarious, adult-only videos-9PM-Midnight
August 11-Sunset: 7:59
MAMMA MIA SING-ALONG -1:49
August 18 – Sunset: 7:50
GOONIE’S-1:54
August 25-Sunset: 7:39 Double Feature!
Girl Power!
THE POWER PUFF GIRLS MOVIE -1:20
CLUELESS-1:40
September 1-Sunset: 7:29 Double Feature!
BABE- 1:32
BACK TO THE FUTURE-1:54
NOTE: SUMMER HOURS CHANGE TO 11:00 AM-Midnight after Labor Day Weekend.
Movies will begin at 7:30 p.m. for the rest of September
September 8 – Sunset: 7:17
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF-SING ALONG -3:21
September 15 – Sunset: 7:06
THE KARATE KID -2:07
September 22 – Sunset: 6:54
COMING TO AMERICA-1:57
September 29- Sunset: 6:43 Double Feature!
THE BOOK OF LIFE- 1:35
MRS. DOUBTFIRE-2:05

Meet in the Street
2017-07-08 | 16th Street Mall
Meet in the Street, funded by the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District, returns for a fourth year to offer residents and guests new experiences by transforming the Mall with activities ranging from expanded outdoor cafes and live music to fitness classes, cultural performances and more. Meet in the Street will take place Saturdays from July 8 through August 26. The ‘My 16th Street Prototyping Festival’ will also begin on July 8 with seven community-designed installations designed to engage and create a unique sense of place along the 16th Street Mall.
[Free]
More info: http://www.downtowndenver.com/play/summer-activities-to-transform-downtown-denver

Walk, Run & Wag
2017-07-08 07:00 - 11:00 | Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO, United States
Are you ready to run your tail off? International Hearing Dog Inc.’s annual Walk, Run & Wag 5k is a great way to enjoy the Colorado sunshine with your lovable dog while supporting a great cause.
7 AM Registration Opens
8 AM 5K Start
9:30 AM Awards
10:30 AM Yoga with dogs!
Why: To raise awareness and funds for International Hearing Dog in order to continue our mission of rescuing shelter dogs, training them in sound response, and placing them with a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual at no cost to the recipient
[$25 – $35]
More info and registration: https://www.hearingdog.org/walk-run-wag-5k

Summer Family Day at the Clyfford Still Museum
2017-07-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join The Still Museum for a family-friendly summer celebration in the Museum’s forecourt and galleries. Festivities will include games, art making, and family tours. All ages welcome.

[Free]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/summer-family-day-2017/

Play Space with Redline
2017-07-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-07-13 10:30 - 12:00 | CO
Join Redline for free creative play workshops with local artists every Thursday and Saturday from June through August! Thursdays are at Fuller Park from 10:30AM-12PM, and Saturdays will be at Garden Place Academy in Globeville from 10:30AM-12:30PM. Children of all ages and families are welcome to join!
[Free]
More info: http://www.redlineart.org

Concert on The Green: Denver Municipal Band
2017-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Gather on The Green in Stapleton for free concerts throughout the summer. Open to the public. Bring a blanket, camping chair and your picnic!
[Free]
More info: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/event-calendar#7-2017

diSTILLed: Noir
2017-07-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
diSTILLed is back! Join the Clyfford Still Museum under a canopy of dark sky and summer stars for a night of femmes fatales, gumshoes and a story that just won’t stick. Featuring live musical performances by the Reverend Deadeye and Heira Nova. Dance in the frame with the Noir-ish op-art video installations of Denver artist Chris Bagley, and sip damn good cocktails made with some of the finest local ingredients. The night-sky is the limit! Dress in your noir best. Purchase early and often. Tickets for this party won’t last long. 21+ ONLY.
[Advance purchase $15, $10 members; $20 at the door (limited supply)]

More info and tickets: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/distilled-noir/

Swingin' Under the Stars Saturdays
2017-07-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Join Kenny Nelson’s Swingin’ Denver crew for swing dance lessons and live swing bands every Saturday night Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Special Jazz Swing Dance nights on the last Saturday of each month, plus a few extras for holiday spirit!
Swing dance lessons 7:30
Live Bands 8:00-10:00
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/
Summer Lineup:
May 27 – Summit Hot Seven (Special: Summer in Full Swing-Dress in your 40s best)
June 3– Sweet B
June 10 – Jeremy Mohney
June 17-Flatirons Jazz
June 24– DinosAurchestra (Special: Bourbon Street Bash-Put on a mask & some beads)
July 1 – Paris Swing Set
July 8 – Bringers of Swing
July 15 – Bob’s Big Band
July 22 – Odessa Rose
July 29 – Mikey and the Pikeys (Special: Gypsy Jazz in Gay Paris-Shimmy in flappers, fringe, and feathers)
August 5 – Dixie Leadfoot
August 12 – Hot Tomatoes
August 19 – William and the Romantics
August 26 – Queen City Jazz Band (Special: 1950s Sock Hop-Swing skirts and bobby soxers storm the Plaza)
September 2 -La Pompe Jazz

STILLness: Meditation in the Galleries
2017-07-09 08:45 - 10:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Clear your mind, relax, and prepare for the week ahead. Join the Clyfford Still Museum and our partners, the Zen Center of Denver and the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver, for mornings of quiet reflection.
Meditation will take place on the second Sunday of every month throughout the summer, and is free. No prior experience is required. Meditation sessions begin promptly at 9 am and 9:30 am. Doors open at 8:45.
[Free]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/stillness-meditation-in-the-galleries-2/

STILLness: Meditation in the Galleries
2017-07-09 09:00 - 22:00 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Clear your mind, relax, and prepare for the week ahead. Join the Clyfford Still Museum and their partners, the Zen Center of Denver and the Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver, for mornings of quiet reflection. Meditation will take place on the second Sunday of every month throughout the summer, and is open to all. No prior experience is required. Meditation sessions begin promptly at 9 am and 9:30 am. Doors open at 8:45.
[Free]
Registration and info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/stillness-meditation-in-the-galleries-4/

Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library Campus Public Art and Architecture Tour
2017-07-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
This tour covers a broad array of contemporary public artworks near the Denver Art Museum. The tour will focus on the contemporary works outside of the Denver Public Library and the Denver Art Museum. From an oversized broom to abstract sculpture, this tour explores the outdoor art of the Denver Art Museum. Tour will be led by Public Art Docent, Annie Bacon. Tour meets in front of the Denver Art Museum at 100 W. 14th Ave Pkwy. (Limited to 15 people)
[Free]
More info and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-art-museum-and-denver-public-library-campus-public-art-and-architecture-tour-tickets-34124167303

Monday Movie Madness
2017-07-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Infinity Park at Glendale, 4599 E Tennessee Ave, Glendale, CO, United States
For a decade, Infinity Park has been transformed into one of the largest movie theaters in Colorado. Taking advantage of the facility’s ample seating, stadium-quality jumbo screen and booming sound system, Infinity Park is able to host thousands of moviegoers.
Attending a movie under the stars couldn’t be simpler. Admittance has always been free — no tickets needed, no strings attached. Everyone is encouraged to pack a picnic to enjoy on the grass or try food made by one of the local vendors, bring blankets and chairs and make yourself comfortable as you enjoy these family favorites under the stars.
Gates open at 6:30p; movie starts at 7:30p
[Free]
More info: http://moviesatinfinitypark.com
2017 Lineup:
Lego Batman – June 26
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – July 10
Finding Dory – July 17
Top Gun – July 24
Sing – August 7

Moonlight Monday at Little Man
2017-07-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Experience the quirky crooner-sounds of yesteryear every Monday this summer at Little Man Ice Cream. The Last Mondays of each month hold surprises in store with classic, vintage movies featuring dance & classic, crooner magic…think Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers…
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/

Medicare 101
2017-07-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Ross-Broadway Library, 33 E. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
This class will cover the basics of Medicare, including the four parts of Medicare—parts A, B, C and D—eligibility, coverage choices and costs. The class will also discuss how Medicare works with other insurances and provide additional informational resources. The class speaker is a representative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
[Free]
More info: Medicare 101

History Buffs and Brews
2017-07-11 16:00 - 19:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
History Buffs and Brews is back for its second summer! This history-themed happy hour is a great way to cap off your Tuesday. Down a cold brew and feed your passion for the past.
Event takes place in Cafe Rendezvous at the History Colorado Center.
[Free; cash bar]
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/history-buffs-and-brews-button-making-historical-craft-society

Target Tuesday Nights at the Children's Museum
2017-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
** Due to the July 4th holiday, this month’s free evening is on 7/11***

Through Target’s generous sponsorship of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month from 4p – 8p.
About the Children’s Museum: http://mychildsmuseum.org/events/EventDetail/target-tuesday-nights

[Free]

Create Great Credit Class
2017-07-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Denver Community Credit Union, 1041 Acoma St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Learn the ins and outs of credit, including what makes up a credit score and how to establish, maintain, and improve your credit.
This class is free and open to the public. Free parking and a light meal will be provided.
[Free]
More info and registration: https://denvercommunity.coop/clear-money/classes-and-events

Beats on the Creek
2017-07-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Coohills, 1400 Wewatta St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Beats on the Creek returns with a series of live music concerts on the bridge in front of Coohills restaurant. Bridge admission is free and the concert area opens at 6p. Music starts around 6:30 pm.
[Free]
More info: http://www.coohills.com/beats-on-the-creek-1/
2017 Lineup:
June 20 – Hazel Miller
July 11 – Last Men On Earth
July 18 – The Moderators
July 25 – The Coteries
August 1 – Under A Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute)
August 8 – Loving The Alien (Bowie Tribute)
August 15 – Mr. Majestyks 8 Track Revival

Raconteur Denver
2017-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Voted 2017’s best new storytelling event by Denver Westword, Raconteur Denver combines the joy of exploring new locations, meeting new people and hearing stories from Denver’s vast communities. Organizers choose three phenomenal storytellers to get the night moving and then audience members are invited to share short stories of their own.
[Free]
More info: http://raconteurdenver.com

TALES OF THE TOUR

JUL 11, 2017, Infinite Monkey Theorem

Calling all musicians, church groups, dancers, actors and anyone else who has ever gone on tour. We want your stories. Tell us all the nitty gritty details of being on the road, share the highs and the lows, the microphone is waiting! Joining you on the stage will be Stephen Brackett of Flobots, Kevin Larkin of Chimney Choir and one other stellar storyteller. We can’t wait to hear what you have to say.

PETS

SEP 12, 2017, TBA

Pets: gotta love those little puking-on-your-carpet, food-stealing, drooling fur balls! Cats, dogs, llamas – we want to hear your stories. Join 3 stellar Denver storytellers at the mic in this fur friendly Raconteur Denver event.

LOST &(OR) FOUND

NOV 7, 2017, TBA

Where did my keys get to? Oh, there they are. Let’s hear some stories of things lost and things found.. maybe the same things all at once! Step on up to the mic and join Donna Bryson and two more of Denver’s best storytellers in this evening full of tales (and beer).

Create Playdate
2017-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Drop in for hands-on artmaking with your little ones!

Second Wednesday of the month
10 am–1 pm
extended summer hours in June, July, and August from 10 am–2 pm (Note: Create Playdate is not offered in September)
Meet in the Just for Fun Family Center (North Building, level 2, Duncan Pavilion)

This playful program for toddlers and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers includes:

a fun new art project each month inspired by artwork in the museum
storytime in front of the artwork
instructor-guided close looking to explore the artwork

The Denver Art Museum’s family and community programs team has designed these projects especially for preschool-aged children to build growing minds and inspire lifelong creativity. Some months include special guests from other cultural organizations, music, movement, and songs.
Create Playdate is best for ages 3-5, but older and younger siblings are welcome!
This program is included in general admission, which is free for kids and free for members. Create Playdate is a bilingual program (available in English and Spanish).
[Free with museum admission]
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/programs/create-playdate

Mixed Taste Garden Party
2017-07-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1345 Champa St, CO, 80204, United States
It’s a Garden Party! Enjoy free live music, food and drinks, a beautiful social setting and outdoor games every Wednesday through 8/23. For even more fun, grab a ticket to the evening’s Mixed Taste lecture.
[Free]
More info: http://www.artscomplex.com/EventDisplay/tabid/123/Default.aspx?id=537838&bct=2&bcd=7/12/2017&bcv=0
Start your evening off with the Garden Party and stay for the Mixed Taste lectures.
Even mismatched subjects will find common ground in a lecture series that can go pretty much anywhere. Two speakers get twenty minutes each to enlighten you on unrelated topics, but can’t make any connections to each other. Ideas start to blend afterwards when audience members ask questions to both speakers and anything goes.
2017 Lineup:

Jul 5 | Wild West Mail Delivery & Post-Conceptual Art
Jul 12 | Esperanto & Trial by Jury
Jul 19 | Telekinesis & Sauerkraut
Jul 26 | Giant Flutes & Celestial Navigation
Aug 2 | Asparagus & Money Laundering
Aug 9 | Prohibition & Bob Ross
Aug 16 | P.T. Barnum & Infinity
Aug 23 | Air Traffic Control & Drag Queen Activism

Mixed Taste
2017-07-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Denver Center, 1400 Curtis Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Even mismatched subjects will find common ground in a lecture series that can go pretty much anywhere. Two speakers get twenty minutes each to enlighten you on unrelated topics, but can’t make any connections to each other. Ideas start to blend afterwards when audience members ask questions to both speakers and anything goes.
[$20/lecture; discounts available for MCA members]
2017 TOPICS:
Wild West Mail Delivery & Post-Conceptual Art
Featuring Nataki Garrett & Adam Lerner
Wednesday, July 5 at 6:30pm
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Esperanto & Trial by Jury
Featuring Orlando Raola & Fred Bloom
Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30pm
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Telekinesis & Sauerkraut
Featuring Professor Phelyx & Mara and Willow King
Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30pm
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Giant Flutes & Celestial Navigation
Featuring Akio Lis & Jim Cook
Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30pm
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Asparagus & Money Laundering
Featuring Carol O’Meara & Micah Schwalb
Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30pm
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Prohibition & Bob Ross
Featuring Jason Hanson & Doug Blandy
Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30pm
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P.T. Barnum & Infinity
Featuring Kathy Maher & Diane Davis
Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30pm
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Air Traffic Control & Drag Queen Activism
Featuring Michael Valencia & Shirley Delta Blow
Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30pm
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Mixed Taste was originated by the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

A Scoop of Jazz at Little Man
2017-07-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Alejandro Castano’s Cool Cats bring cool jazz to the Little Man Ice Cream Plaza every Wednesday through September.
[Free]
More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/calendar/

MoJaBlu
2017-07-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Conservatory Green at Stapleton, 49th Place and Valentia St, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Join the Stapleton MCA and Jazz@Jack’s on Thursday evenings during the summer for a free concert series featuring Motown, Jazz and Blues on The Green located in Conservatory Green at 49th Place and Valentia Street. Open to the public!
[Free]
More info: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/event-calendar

Active Minds: The Story of Salt
2017-07-13 18:45 - 19:45 | Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80238, United States
The word “salary” comes from “salt” and indicates the historic value placed on this important commodity. Used as a method of trade and currency, the role of salt in the history of civilization cannot be overstated. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of salt, from its key role in preserving food, to its influence in political conflict, to modern angles including gourmet salt and health concerns surrounding high blood pressure. It’s a salty tale indeed!
[Free]
More info: Active Minds: The Story of Salt

SCFD Free Day: Four Mile Historic Park
2017-07-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Thanks to the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the citizens who support it, residents of the SCFD district can enjoy free admission at Four Mile Historic Park!
About Four Mile Historic Park: http://www.fourmilepark.org
About SCFD: Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county Denver, Colorado metropolitan area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties). The funds support cultural facilities whose primary purpose is to enlighten and entertain the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theatre, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history.
More about SCFD: http://scfd.org
[Free]

Bastille Day
2017-07-14 16:30 - 22:00 | Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
To mark its 120th Anniversary in Denver, the Alliance Française invites you to celebrate Bastille Day on July 14 from 4.30 to 10.00pm. Enjoy an entertaining afternoon with several fun activities for the family while enjoying some delicious food, wine, beer and pastis!

The event will feature dance performances from Kevin Gael Thomas and his Thomas Dance Project, theatrical performances by the French theatre troup Alliance & Co and a lot more! Our legendary DJ Titi de Nice will DJ and MC the event while you enjoy all the activities, food and wine provided by our wonderful sponsors Trompeau Bakery, The Modern Edge Events & Catering, Fabrique Délices, La Baguette De Normandy, La Patisserie Francaise, Jerry Combs & Republic National, Kronenbourg 1664, Pernod Ricard, Evian, Badoit and more! The evening will finish with a French Traditional “Ball” of Bastille Day with DJ Titi de Nice.

Bring the whole family to indulge in activities for kids and adults including but not limited to, face painting, petanque games, craft activities, herb planting, aromatherapy workshops and baguette tastings.

[Free; tickets required for some food offerings and activities]

More info and tickets/passes: http://www.afdenver.org/event/bastille-day-2017/

Lawn Concert: Sean Rowe
2017-07-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Best lawn concerts in the city. Pack a picnic and join the Still Museum on the lawn to celebrate summer in the city on select Fridays. Delicious ice cream sandwiches from Peteybird, local microbrews from Baere Brewing Co., and gourmet sausages from Biker Jim’s will be available at each event if you don’t feel like packing your own dinner. Museum admission is free every Friday from 5p – 8p, so go check out the artwork between sets.
Lawn Concerts for 2017: Sean Rowe (7/14); Davina and the Vagabonds (8/4); Juno What?! (9/8)
[Free]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/lawn-concert-sean-rowe/

B-Side Music Fridays
2017-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
One of our favorite summertime music series! B-Side Friday is MCA Denver’s summer rooftop music series, presenting the best up and coming colorado bands and side projects of well-known Denver bands and musicians.
The 2017 lineup: Levi Dal Nodar & Shady Elders (6/2); Me Me Monster & the Firstimers (6/9); Venbus Cruz & Big Wheel Feat. Greg Tanner (6/16); Wesley Watkins & Particle Parade (6/23); Anna Shoemaker & High Plains Honky (6/30); Pinkhawks (7/14); Yasi (7/21); Kitty Crimes & Jay Triiiple (7/28); Golden Hour & The Raven and the Writing Desk (8/4); Anthony Ruptak (8/11); The Get Together & Space in Time (8/18); Vules Jerne (8/25)
Happy hour starts at 5p and music starts at 7p.
[$5; Free for MCA members]
More info: http://mcadenver.org/eventscalendar
