Astronomy on Tap
2015-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Leon Gallery, 1112 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Science is even better with beer! Astronomy on Tap = free astronomy lectures AND free pours of some amazing, Colorado-sourced beer!
This month’s presenters include:

Jennifer Hoffman
“Real-Life Death Stars”
Jennifer Hoffman is an associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Denver. She studies stellar explosions in galaxies far, far away.
Issac Smith
“Mars: a quick tour of what we can learn from orbit.”
Issac Smith finished his PhD at the University of Texas in geological science, after which he received a Fulbright Fellowship to work in Paris for one year. He has been at Southwest Research Institute in Boulder since May 2014. His research involves sedimentary structures on Mars, especially related to ice deposition at the polar caps.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1532197717070481/

Boo at the Zoo
2015-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2015-10-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2015-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
The 31st annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo.
All activities are included in the price of admission, or covered under your membership, as applicable.

Dates: SAT 10/24, SUN 10/25, SAT 10/31 and SUN 11/1, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

For an evening Boo at the Zoo experience, try Boo After Dark on FRI 10/30 and SAT 10/31, 6:30 – 9p.

More info and tickets: http://www.denverzoo.org/events/boo-zoo

Movie Night at RiNo Yacht Club: Nightmare Before Christmas
2015-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Enjoy a chill Sunday evening at The Source sipping $6 movie-themed cocktails while enjoying a fun film. There’s no charge for the movie.
More info: http://www.thesourcedenver.com

**Final Week of "As You Like It" at DCPA**
2015-10-26 - 2015-11-01 | Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1345 Champa St, CO, 80204, United States
We loved this classic Shakespeare romantic comedy and we think you’ll love it too! The play is performed in the round by a truly talented cast. Save 20% on your tickets with code GOPLAYDENVER. Show closes November 1st!
About As You Like It: After love at first sight is threatened by a brother’s betrayal, the lovers Orlando and Rosalind are separately banished to the Forest of Arden. But will their hearts know who’s who when Rosalind disguises herself as a young man?
5 Reasons to See Live Theater: https://www.goplaydenver.com/denver-at-your-fingertips-denver-center-for-the-performing-arts-dcpa/
Tickets and more info: http://www.denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=554eaa04-c028-450c-9ce1-ac1ca1afee73

Life in the Clouds
2015-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Anthropologist, archaeologist, and adventurer Mark Aldenderfer takes you to the remote basins and ranges of the Andes in Peru and the Himalayas in Nepal to discover the origins of settled village life and how humans adapted to high-altitude environments. Uncover fascinating objects and stories, dig through excavation projects, and delve into the genetics and health aspects of his research. Aldenderfer’s adventures have been featured in PBS documentaries and National Geographic. The annual Marie Wormington Lecture is named for the renowned anthropologist who had an illustrious career at the Museum. (DMNS.org)
Tickets: $15 (non-members), $12 (members)
More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1554-life-in-the-clouds.aspx

Marijuana 101: Understanding Cannabis in Colorado
2015-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Denver, 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, 80208, United States
The criminalization or legalization of marijuana has been a heated debate for several years, both locally and nationally. With Amendment 64, Colorado has been at the center of this debate, being one of only two states to legalize and regulate cannabis. Lisa Pasko, associate professor of Sociology and Criminology, examines the history of cannabis laws and legal reform in Colorado, current directions and arising issues.
This single-evening course is offered through DU’s University College, an enrichment program offering non-credit short term courses to the community.
Tuition for this single-evening course: $20
More info and registration: http://universitycollege.du.edu/courses/coursesdetail.cfm?degreecode=ppe&coursenum=0170&crn=1094

Beautiful Monster Series: Dracula's Daughter
2015-10-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Popups Example
The Denver Public Library pays tribute to all the beautiful monsters and their creators. These four films represent unique moments in the development of the early horror genre. Loaded with symbolism, style and gothic atmosphere – each of them contributed to the monster movie lexicon that Hollywood has drawn from ever since.
All films are free and are shown in the B2 conference center at the Central Library.
Titles in the Beautiful Monster Classic Horror Film Series include:
10/6 : The Invisible Man (1933)
10/13: The Wolf Man (1941)
10/20: Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954)
10/27: Dracula’s Daughter (1936)
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Glow at the Gardens
2015-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
This fall, the Gardens presents its newest event: Glow at the Gardens. The York Street location will light up the night with jack-o’-lanterns and luminaria-lined pathways winding through the grounds to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Stories by The Story Seeker, scavenger hunts and other fall-themed activities will be part of the fun. All activities included with admission. Separate costs for food and cash bar.
Activities each evening:

Stories by The Story Seeker
Free face or tattoo painting until 8 p.m.
Scavenger hunt
Themed pumpkin silent auction
Pumpkin carver meet-and-greet
Cash bar with fall specialty cocktails and mocktails
Come for the pumpkins and stay for dinner and hot beverages! Offshoots Café features fall-inspired dinner specials during Glow at the Gardens. The full café menu is also available.

Special features by date:
Oct. 14
Sea-themed pumpkin display
Jess Parrish, Gregory J. Butauski and Chad Hartson — pumpkin carvers
Cookie decorating by the Dessert Stand
Live music in the Glow Lounge featuring Branden Sipes
Oct. 21
Dinosaur-themed pumpkin display
Jess Parrish and Danny Kissel — pumpkin carvers
Mask station for children
Live music in the Glow Lounge featuring Yoshi & Dan
Oct. 28
Halloween-themed pumpkin display
Jess Parrish and Dean Murray — pumpkin carvers
Trick-or-treating
Costume contest for kids and adults
Live music in the Glow Lounge featuring Classic Vinyl Band
Pumpkin carver bios
Dates:
Wednesday evenings – Oct. 14, 21 & 28
Times:
6-9 p.m. (last entry at 8:30 p.m.)
Admission:
$12 Adult
$10 Adult Member
$8 Child (ages 3-15)
$6 Child Member
More info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/glow-gardens

Ghosts in the Gardens
2015-10-29, 2015-10-30 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Today it’s Denver’s urban oasis, but more than a hundred years ago, the land Denver Botanic Gardens sits on was the Mile High City’s first cemetery. Join us as we tell you the true story of the Gardens’ macabre history, and recount decades of the paranormal through eyewitness reports from past and present Gardens staff, in one of the city’s most haunted places.
Enjoy a night of storytelling through visual and verbal tales throughout the Gardens, and in the dining room at the Waring House mansion which was built in the early 1900s. Children 12-years old and older are welcomed (this tour is not recommended for children younger than 12). Part of the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Be prepared for a lot of walking and sitting at different areas. Participants are encouraged to bring cameras and voice recorders, however no camcorders are permitted.
Tours will be held under any weather conditions, including rain or snow. Ticket sales are final, no refunds.
Dates & Times:
October 17, 24, 29 and 30, 2015
6-8 p.m. or 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission:
$27 Adult
$23 Member Adult
BUY TICKETS
More info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/ghosts-gardens

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum
2015-10-30 10:00 - 20:00 | Default Theme
Never been to the Still? Then now is your chance to see the masterpieces of abstract expressionism housed in this unique museum. The building itself is stunning architecturally and well worth the visit too. Thanks to the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Clyfford Still Museum will offer free admission on Fridays nights, 5p – 8p, and free admission all day on the final Friday of the month beginning January 30th and running until October 30th, 2015. Still Museum.

Trick or Treat Extravaganza at DPL Central
2015-10-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Popups Example
Join Denver Public Library (DPL) for a trick or treat extravaganza at the Central Library! Staff will hand out treats throughout the building, and there will be storytelling under the derrick in Western History/Genealogy, maker madness in the ideaLab, and games and crafts in the Children’s Library. They’ll have (paper) pumpkin decorating, pin the spider on the giant web, a monster photo booth, and spooky touch & feel boxes for the brave of heart.
DPL will also be showing Hocus Pocus outside on Acoma Plaza (near the west entrance) at dusk as part of their Fresh City Life Pop Up Film on the Side series. So seize this opportunity to wear your costume twice, and join DPL for an evening of treats, games, crafts, and fun!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/blog/kahla/don’t-miss-our-2nd-annual-trick-or-treat-street

1SQFT
2015-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
This evening at Redline (read all about Redline in our article here) is going to be so much fun! 1SQFT combines contemporary art + Halloween fun + the chance to take home a brand new piece of artwork for only $100. Tickets include admission into the 1SQFT Art Sale, Athena Project cocktails, Halloween-themed appetizers, and candy!
Tickets are normally $50, but Go Play Denver fans pay only $25! Click on the GO PLAY DENVER option at the Redline ticketing website.
Highlights of the evening:

David Bowie Make-Up Station
One night opportunity to select from 100 works (all 1ft by 1ft) by leading Colorado contemporary artists for only $100 each
Disturbing Screenprinting
Wall of Fears Mural Making
Artist Studio Trick-or-Treating

Prizes for best costumes

More info: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/one-square-foot.html

FINAL Untitled of 2015: Flip Side
2015-10-30 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: Hear the other side of the story as the backs of artworks are unveiled and alternative perspectives are revealed.
NOTE: There are NO Untitled events in November and December, so this is the final Untitled of the 2015 season!

Boo After Dark
2015-10-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2015-10-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
Boo After Dark offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo. For those of you who love Boo at the Zoo but prefer to trick-or-treat in the evening.
Admission: $17 for adults; $12 for children — *Purchase your tickets online before October 23rd and receive $5 off ticket office pricing*
2 and under are free
Membership does not cover admission to this after-hours event, all attendees must purchase tickets.
More info and tickets: http://www.denverzoo.org/events/boo-after-dark

Films on the Side: Hocus Pocus
2015-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Popups Example
Starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker. Directed by Kenny Ortega.
After Denver Public Library’s 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Street, catch their outdoor showing of the cult film and holiday classic Hocus Pocus. “Since 1993, the Disney film Hocus Pocus has been a perennial Halloween favorite, scaring up a new batch of children every year. Starring Midler, Najimy and Parker as a trio of evil witches known as the Sanderson Sisters, the film is a kitschy gem. Through countless showings on TV, and soaring DVD sales (which peak every October), it has become the cult favorite scary movie for a generation of kids. But how did a film, which flopped at the box office and got middling reviews became so beloved and financially successful? Like many cult films, it took a winding path that relied on staunch fans and invaluable TV reruns. The witchy little flick had all the right elements: big-name stars, a campy concept and a PG script that flirted with PG-13 jokes.” – Yohana Desta, mashable.com. 96 minutes. Rated PG.
This free event will take place on Acoma Plaza (near the west entrance of the Central Library) at dusk.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Ghost Walk with Denver Author and Historian Phil Goodstein
2015-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
Local historian Phil Goodstein has been giving walking tours of Denver neighborhoods, parks, and cemeteries for decades. Phil is truly a local treasure as his knowledge of Denver history is quite extensive and his walking tours are always full of history and anecdotes that you’ll not find elsewhere.
Location: Meet at the statute of the Indian on the east lawn of the Capitol along Grant Street between Colfax and 14th avenues.
Tickets: $20.00
Reservations: Phil Goodstein (303)333-1095
See all of Phil’s tours: http://leonardleonard.com/neighborhoods/walkingtours.shtml

Symphony at the Movies: Psycho
2015-10-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
For Halloween weekend, the Colorado Symphony performs the soundtrack to Psycho, the film that moved the horror genre from gothic to contemporary. Alfred Hitchcock’s groundbreaking thriller continues to resonate with audiences for its jarring music as much as its haunting images and stunning twists. Composed by Academy Award® winner Bernard Herrmann (whose career spanned from Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane to Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver), this score is one of the most memorable – and frightening – in Hollywood history. The complete film will be shown on large suspended screens for the full Symphony at the Movies experience. (CO Symphony)
Tickets: $29.00 – $89.00
More info and tickets: https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=3656

Hauntings at the Hangar
2015-10-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 East Academy Boulevard , Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum invites werewolves, witches and wandering spirits of all ages to spend a spooky Saturday in their 1930s hangar.
Event includes the following activities:

Bounce House
Carnival Games
Open Cockpits
Pedal Planes
The Big Batmobile and the Colorado Movie Cars
Green Screen Adventures
Face Painting
Magic Shows
Science Experiments
And much more!

Tickets: Wings members are free; $11 for nonmember adults; $6 for nonmember children ages 4-12; children 3 and under are free
More info: http://wingsmuseum.org/hauntings-in-the-hangar/

Historic Halloween
2015-10-31 11:00 - 14:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Trick-or-treat around the History Colorado Center and meet famous Coloradans of the past, like William Green Russell and Molly Brown.
Free with admission.
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/historic-halloween-history-colorado-center-0

Halloween Tea
2015-10-31 12:30 - 14:30 | Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Tour the historic Byers-Evans House Museum, decorated for Halloween, then enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and desserts with a cup of tea.
Tickets: $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers. Reservations required, call 303-620-4933.
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/halloween-tea

Boo and Brew on Colfax
2015-10-31 13:00 - 2015-11-01 02:00 | Boo & Brew on Colfax
The Bluebird District hosts the 9th annual Boo & Brew family friendly scare fest Saturday, October 31 from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., allowing Colfax denizens to enjoy the tricks and treats of their favorite local haunts.
Join your hosts, 35 businesses and start your parade on the sidewalk in front of GroundSwell, 3121 E. Colfax, and then visit all of the decorated establishments along Colfax Avenue (between York & Colorado Blvd) open for your trick-o-treating pleasure.
FREE for KIDS!!! From 1pm to 4pm
Fledgling vampires, witches, and zombies roam the street gathering sweets and treats at area restaurants and retailers. Highlights include made to order candy bars, a bouncy castle, live music, professional photographs of the spooky young revelers, face painting and an owl on bouncy stilts intent on photo-bombing a Kodak moment or two.

FREE for BIG KIDS!!!  From 9pm to 2am
Big kids and adults, join your costumed living dead cohorts to celebrate Halloween this year on Colfax in the frighteningly eclectic Bluebird District!   The “Wander” will suffuse 9 bars with plenty of live music including the R-Bar, Park House Tavern, Southside Bar and Kitchen, Lost Lake Lounge, Goosetown Tavern, Bluebird Theater, Mezcal, Henderson Lounge and the Atomic Cowboy!
For more info: boonbrew.com or facebook.com/boonbrew.

Halloween Spooktacular
2015-10-31 14:30 - 16:00 | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
A family tradition of the not-too-scary sort, this concert features musical fun for the whole family. Everyone is encouraged to dress up for the Halloween festivities, and the Colorado Symphony musicians will trade-in their tuxes and tails for their own zany costumes. Don’t forget to arrive early for the Halloween pre-concert activities in the lobby! (CO Symphony)
Tickets: $25 for adults; $10 for children under 18
More info and tickets: https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=3636

Capitol Hill Ghost Tour
2015-10-31 18:30 - 20:30
In addition to Denver Free Walking Tour’s free morning walking tours of downtown Denver, their crew of talented guides is offering special evening Ghost Tours, starting in October. Join one of their pre-scheduled events or organize a group of friends, family, or co-workers for a great evening out.

Starting Location for this Tour: The SE corner of 13th Ave. & Gilpin St., just north of Cheesman Park, 1288 Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80218
Ending Location: St. John’s Cathedral
Tour Length: 2 mile tour through Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park.
Ages: 12+
Tickets: $15
Space is limited on each tour to give you the best tour experience possible.
Click here to learn more about Denver Free Walking Tours and to reserve your tour spot: http://www.denverfreewalkingtours.com/#!ghost-tours/chem

Ghost Walk with Author and Historian Phil Goodstein
2015-10-31 19:00 - 21:00

Día de los Muertos at Denver Botanic Gardens
2015-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican celebration in which death is recognized as a natural part of the cycle of life. More than 500 years ago, when the Conquistadors came to what we know as Mexico, they stumbled upon the Aztec Indians practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. It wasn’t mockery, but rather, a joyful remembrance of those who had died. For more than 3,000 years the tradition of celebrating life after death has endured.
To make this ritual more Christian, the Spaniards moved the dates to coincide with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 1 and 2). It is believed that on these dates, the spirits of the dead visit their families.
Today, Día de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico and certain parts of Central and North America. On this day people create altars in their homes, they clean and decorate the gravesites of lost loved ones and prepare special foods. They attend mass, and come together to sing, dance and eat, all in remembrance of those who have left this earth. They are never forgotten and therefore, will never truly die.
Schedule of Activities:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Craft and Food Vendors
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Altar Showcase
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Face Painting (additional fee)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Children’s Craft Activities
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Storytelling by Spellbinders
11:45 a.m. | Traditional Aztec Dance Demonstration by Grupo Folklorico
3:30 p.m. | Traditional Chinelos Demonstration
Admission:
Members: Free
Adults: $12.50
Seniors (65 and over): $9.50
Students with a valid ID: $9
Children 3-15: $9
Children 2 and under: Free
More info and tickets: http://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/dia-de-los-muertos

38th Annual Denver Film Festival
2015-11-04 - 2015-11-15
You don’t need to be a hardcore cinephile in order to enjoy the Denver Film Festival. With more than 250 films that include blockbusters, docs, shorts, Colorado films, international films, student films, and indies, you’re sure to find more than one film you can’t wait to see. In addition to the films, there are also some fascinating speakers. The organizer of this festival, the Denver Film Society, has worked tirelessly since 1978 to promote the medium as both an art form and a civic forum through screenings, community outreach projects and unique special events all year long. We love the way DFS engages both is members and the general public in a lifelong, life-altering relationship with and understanding of film and film culture.
More info, schedule and tickets: http://denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org
