Celebrate Colorado Day!
2016-08-01
The History Colorado Center and Community Museums statewide are celebrating Colorado’s 140th birthday with a Free Day, Monday August 1, 2016!
In addition the History Colorado Center will feature food, music, dancing, and many more activities for everyone. Do not miss this celebration!
Scheduled Activities
Performers

11:30am: Top Hogs, Colorado’s Most Talented Pigs, and the Denver Broncos Junior Cheerleaders Performance
12:30pm: Cherry Creek Dance Performance
1:30pm: Rocky Mountain Children’s Choir

Demonstrators

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Gold Panning with the Georgetown Loop Railroad National Park Service
Bent’s Fort
Adobe Brick Making Activity

Exhibitors

Alpacas
Colorado Proud Booth, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Colorado History Day Poster Session Ribbon Winners
1-5pm: Mountain Dairy Goats

Activities

Colorado State Flag coloring activity

Free Admission Statewide
The celebration will include History Colorado’s Community Museums for a statewide commemoration of Colorado’s wild, colorful, historical, traditional and modern culture.
Free Admission all day at:

Byers-Evans House Museum
El Pueblo History Museum
Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center
Fort Vasquez Museum
Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin
Trinidad History Museum

More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/colorado-day-2016

Shady Grove Picnic Series: Roma Ransom
2016-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Wednesday Nights – 6:30 pm | June 8 – August 17, 2016
Join Swallow Hill Music and Four Mile Historic Park this summer for great live music in the fresh Colorado air at the Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park. Bring a picnic and your family and take part in this summer tradition that’s been happening for almost two decades.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Shows begin at 6:30.
Tickets: $12 General Admission; $8 Swallow Hill Members/ Seniors/Bicyclist; $3 Kids 12 & under (Under 2 free)
Season Pass: The Shady Grove Season Pass will get you entrance to every show. Just $70 for members, $90 for general public. Click here for more information and to purchase.
More info and tickets: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove
8/3 – Roma Ransom
Roma Ransom began as a musical group after Grace and Gordon began busking on the streets of Springfield, Missouri, and shortly after we began dating. Our first gig was at Gem of India where we defined our sound. After a brief stint of gigs we took our act on the road. We relocated to Colorado Springs in 2011 for more musical opportunities and have traveled throughout the US on tour in the past few years.
We love music from every culture and we attempt to emulate the sounds of different genres. We play every genre you can imagine, including Country, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Klezmer, Balkan, Classical, Avant Garde, Contemporary, Jazz, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Nepalese/Tibetan, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, Funk, Soul.
Our music is best described as eclectic bohemian world psych folk.

B-Side Thursdays: M.Florea & Oko Tygra
2016-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
B-Side Thursdays is a rooftop summer music series at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) focused on presenting the best up and coming colorado bands + side projects of well known Denver bands and musicians.
Music 6p-8p
Members always FREE | Non-Members $5 admission after 5p; youth under 18 always free
All ages. Come early, capacity limited.
More info: http://mcadenver.org/bsidemusic2016.php
M.Florea
M.Florea is the new project from Megan Fong. Stories from a songbird moonshiner: dark + delirious americana gypsy rock.
Oko Tygra
Denver’s OKO TYGRA recently released their acclaimed 7” on EggHunt Records in May of 2015. With those recordings, they have so far charted on radio stations including CHMR, KMNR, KVCU, Radio Phoenix, KRLX and were thrown into regular rotation on KEXP in Seattle & OpenAir in Denver. They have played SXSW, CMJ, UMS and have shared the stage with acts like BALLET SCHOOL, SEOUL, HEAVENLY BEAT & HIGH ENDS. Additionally, OKO TYGRA have received media praise and coverage including IMPOSE MAGAZINE, MY OLD KENTUCKY BLOG, IHEARTCOMIX, WESTWORD, HEY REVERB and a mention from Sean Moeller of DAYTROTTER via PASTE.

Beats on the Creek: Mr. Majestyk's 8-Track Revival
2016-08-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Wewatta Bridge, 1400 Wewatta, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join Coohills restaurant on Tuesdays from June 14 – August 16, 6:30p – 9p for free live music on the Wewatta bridge!
2016 BEATS ON THE CREEK SCHEDULE:
June 14 – The Hazel Miller Band
June 21 – Funkiphino
June 28 – That 80’s Band
July 26 – The Moderators
August 4 – Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival
August 9 – UBRS
August 16 – The Long Run
More info: https://www.facebook.com/CoohillsBeatsOnTheCreek/

Lookout Club
2016-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Every Friday, 6/10 – 9/9. OPEN LATE TIL 10PM!
Music 6PM-9PM.
Members always FREE | Non-Members $5 admission after 5PM.
An evolution in Museum Quality Drinking, Lookout Club pairs some of Denver’s best bartenders with underground DJ’s. The ideal rooftop Friday happy hour with Deep Club providing the groove.
Combo for this edition of Lookout Club:
DJ:
SAFTY SCISSORS
BARTENDER IN RESIDENCE:
CRYSTAL’S CASTLE
(Crystal Barrios of The Kitchen with MCA Denver Cafe Staff)
Bartenders in Residence During this Series:
Goodnight, Sweet Girl – A. Minetta Gould of Ste. Ellie with Alexandra Amaru
The Banshees – Nicole Laurita of Williams & Graham with Christina Andrews
Aliquot – Micah Shanks of Union Lodge No.1 with Chris McMahan & Bryce Doty
Crystal’s Castle – Crystal Barrios of The Kitchen with MCA Denver Cafe Staff
More info: http://mcadenver.org/lookoutclub.php

Free First Saturday at Denver Art Museum
2016-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Free First Saturdays are a great time to try out the Denver Art Museum!
Celebrate creativity and Latin cultura at CelebrARTE on Free First Saturdays with bilingual activities for toda la familia.
The Denver Art Museum offers free general admission on the first Saturday of the month, made possible by Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Free First Saturdays in 2016:

January 2
February 6
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3

Note: First Free Saturdays do not include admission to special ticketed exhibitions.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/visitor-info/free-days

Play Space: Walk with Me
2016-08-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2016-08-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Mestizo-Curtis Park, 32nd & Champa, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Children and families are invited to join RedLine in 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 and all ages are invited to join the fun.
More info: http://redlineart.org
Session 1 (June 4th, 11th and 18th): Hayley Krichels will present Building With Sunshine, in which families will use the park as inspiration for large scale fabric cyanotypes and fort building.
Session 2 (June 25th, July 2nd and 9th): Rochelle Johnson and Risa Murray will present Painting Your Community, where families will have the opportunity to paint t-shirts and collaborate on a mural.
Session 3 (July 16th, 23rd and 30th): Ramón Bonilla’s People and the Living Architecture will turn families into cities by way of wearable architecture.
Session 4 (Aug 6th, 13th and 20th): George P. Perez’s Walk with Me (An exercise in visual guidance) will feature camera obscura helmets, which distort the wearer’s vision, requiring them to navigate the world in a different way.

Tag Team Talks: Abstract Expressionism in Contrast
2016-08-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Default Theme
In these two-venue talks, guides from the Clyfford Still Museum and the Denver Art Museum collaborate to compare and contrast the work of Clyfford Still and other male abstract expressionists with the leading female artists of the movement. Meet at the Clyfford Still Museum to explore the defining traits of abstract expressionist work, then venture as a group to Women of Abstract Expressionism at the Denver Art Museum to dig deeper. Enjoy premiere private access to the galleries for Saturday and Sunday talks.
REGISTER NOW
Clyfford Still Museum and Denver Art Museum
Meet at Clyfford Still Museum
Free | Registration required

Free Day at Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
2016-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, 1880 Gaylord St., Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Every 1st Sunday of the month, DMMDT offers free admission thanks to the support of the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the citizens who support it. Go check out the tiny treasures housed in this museum if you have never been!
More about the museum: http://dmmdt.org
More about SCFD: http://scfd.org

City Park Jazz: Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Gowdy
2016-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | City Park, Denver, CO, United States
Final concert of the 2016 season!
Chris Daniels is not related to Charlie or Jack or Bill — though often asked that question. Starting as a 17 year old songwriter and guitarist back in the 70s when he played with David Johansen, (before the New York Dolls) and later with Russell Smith (after The Rhythm Aces), Chris has performed thousands of shows, touring 40 out of every 52 weeks with his current band Chris Daniels & the Kings for 25 years. He has worked making records and performing with some of the most respected musicians in the business including Sonny Landreth, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, David Bromberg, Al Kooper, Bill Payne, and Don Was to name only a few.
All City Park Jazz concerts are FREE and take place rain or shine at the bandstand by the pavilion on Ferril Lake
Free parking is available throughout the park—please be a good neighbor and avoid parking on side-streets around the park. Or better yet, ride your bike and enjoy free bike parking monitored by City Park Jazz volunteers at the Bike Corral in the Pavilion from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
More info: http://cityparkjazz.org

Monday Movie Madness: Aladdin
2016-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Infinity Park at Glendale, 4599 E Tennessee Ave, Glendale, CO, United States
Free movies at Infinity Park! Gates open at 7p; movie starts at 8p
The 2016 Movie Lineup:
June 13: Star Wars – The Force Awakens
June 27: The Goonies
July 11: Mamma Mia!
July 25: Mrs. Doubtfire
August 8: Aladdin
More info: http://infinityparkatglendale.com/2015/movies/

48 Hours of Socially Engaged Art & Conversation Summit
2016-08-10 - 2016-08-11 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Art can be a powerful tool of change. Want to explore this idea more? Then don’t miss this event at Redline. This 2-day summit starts off at 7:45a on Wednesday, August 10th with a Breakfast Launch, and continues with programming through Thursday evening that includes a variety of workshops, ten minute talks, performances, and socially engaged art projects– all presented by local artists, nonprofits, activists and community leaders. The event is free and attendees are invited to come for part of the lineup, or stay for all of it. If you plan to attend any part of the summit, please RSVP to Misha, at misha.artcorps@gmail.com.
FREE. All welcome. More info: http://www.redlineart.org/upcomingevents/2016/7/20/48-hours-of-socially-engaged-art-conversation
Wednesday, August 10
7:45am-12:00pm Breakfast Launch (breakfast provided): Performances by ILL Se7en and artists from Creative Strategies for Change, presentations by Lisa Gedgaudas from Arts & Venues, Gary Steuer from Bonfils-Stanton and RedLine, a series of ten minutes talks, and a walking tour with Graham Coreil-Allen.
12pm-1pm Brown Bag Lunch
1pm-6pm Workshops
6pm-9pm Art Through a Social Lens Opening Reception featuring three unique socially-engaged art projects and exhibits:
New Public Sites: Graham Coriel-Allen.
Institute for Non-Bizarre Treatment: Dale Zalmstra, Peter Yumi, Maggie Wiese, Annabelle Wiese, Katie Watson, Frankie Toan w/JanieWhateva, Jonah Welch, laub, Jonas Jaeger, and James Forlano, Katie Taft, dylan scholinski, Regan Rosburg, Sarah Rockett, Loretta K. Notareschi w/Playground Ensemble, Brii Nicholas, Suchitra Mattai, Karolina Lubkova, Jack Love, Brenda LaBier, Deborah Jang, Susan Hopp /Patrick Loehr, Esther Hernandez, John Haley III, Justin Beard, Natrisha Bayer w/Lael Moe, Alicia Bailey, Theresa Anderson.
Unframed: Print for Change: Ariella Asher, Chris Buske, Jessie Bonilla, Jayne Butler, Marco Cousins, Sarah Fukami, Ryan Kowalkchik, Amanda Gault, Shelby Merrick, Chuck McCoy, Erin McMillin, Job Ortiz, Roberta Restaino, Eileen Richardson, Carley Rickles, Frances Ritichie, Mike Roderique, Masha Sha, Kenton Visser, Melanie Yazzie, and more to come throughout the evening.
Thursday, August 11
8:15am-6pm Workshops & Ten Minute Talks
6:00-7:30pm New Public Sites Tour, Graham Coreil-Allen
6:00pm-7:30pm Task Party with Talya Dornbush and Barth Quenzer
7:30pm-9:00pm Art Mecca L3
6:00pm-10:00pm Socially Engaged Art Projects by Tara Rynders, Erica Richards, Sarah Rockett and Graficomovil
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! An exciting collaboration between RedLine, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, and the Hemera Foundation will be announced during the 48 Hours of Socially Engaged Art & Conversation summit. These announcements will take place during the breakfast launch and exhibition opening and will reveal the details of an incredible upcoming opportunity for artists and organizations to build capacity for social practice projects in the Denver Metro area. These events are not to be missed!

One Painting at a Time: PH-1107, 1951
2016-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Default Theme
Lindsey Feitz, Assistant Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Denver

One Painting at a Time is a signature program at the Clyfford Still Museum that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single painting.
This season, join female artists and a professor of gender and women’s studies at CSM for explorations that celebrate Women of Abstract Expressionism. On August 10, DU faculty member Lindsey Feitz discusses Still’s PH-1107 of 1951.
REGISTER NOW
Clyfford Still Museum
Lanny and Sharon Martin Galleries
Free | Registration required

Curtis and 14th Streets Public Art Tour
2016-08-10 18:00 - 19:00
Throughout the summer, Denver Arts and Venues offers free tours of the city’s public art collection. These tours, lead by Public Art Coordinator, Brendan Picker and/or Public Art Docent, Michael Barger, are an excellent opportunity to learn the stories behind the artwork you pass on the way to work each day or when headed to a show at the Performing Arts Complex. Tours are limited to 15 people and you must RSVP ahead of time.
Additional tour dates: 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, or 8/24. All tours take place at 6p.
[Free]
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curtis-and-14th-streets-public-art-tour-tickets-25510570804

Lecture: Summer Olympics 2016
2016-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Watching the Rio 2016 games? Dive into the rich history of the Olympic Games and how the games have been involved in a variety of international political issues over the years with a fascinating lecture by the folks at Active Minds. If this time slot doesn’t work with your schedule, catch this lecture on THU 8/11 at 6:45p at the Sam Gary library branch. [Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event?id=26623

Shady Grove Picnic Series: The Scones
2016-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Wednesday Nights – 6:30 pm | June 8 – August 17, 2016
Join Swallow Hill Music and Four Mile Historic Park this summer for great live music in the fresh Colorado air at the Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park. Bring a picnic and your family and take part in this summer tradition that’s been happening for almost two decades.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Shows begin at 6:30.
Tickets: $12 General Admission; $8 Swallow Hill Members/ Seniors/Bicyclist; $3 Kids 12 & under (Under 2 free)
Season Pass: The Shady Grove Season Pass will get you entrance to every show. Just $70 for members, $90 for general public. Click here for more information and to purchase.
More info and tickets: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove
8/10 – The Scones
After nearly a decade of performing all over the West with their “60s’ infused” rock group the Strolling Scones, Rick Stockton, Helen Highwater and Harry Knipe have evolved the band into a more compact unit, called simply The Scones.
Performing as a trio with acoustic guitar, banjo, bass and drums, they describe their music as “rockin’ & rollin’ Americana”. All three members of the group are accomplished singers and the group’s sound, centered around the songs written by guitarist Rick Stockton, are alive with harmony. Observing love, politics, the human condition, and never missing a potential hook, Stockton has garnered praise and accolades for his songwriting and The Scones are devoted to performing these songs with energy, humor, and conviction.

Movies in the Park: This is Spinal Tap
2016-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Watch a free film in Civic Center Park! Movies start at dusk, but on-site food trucks will be available beforehand starting at 6 p.m. Picnics are also welcome.
More info: http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-movies-in-the-park_91.html

Shakespeare on the Green: Comedy of Errors
2016-08-11 - 2016-08-13 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Professional Shakespeare (Colorado Shakespeare Company) performed under the stars on Founder’s Green in Stapleton — and it’s free and open to everyone! One of our favorite summertime events, don’t miss the chance to catch “Comedy of Errors” this year. The show is professionally lit, mic’d and staged on a beautiful set. This truly is top-notch theater!
Food trucks on hand. Bring blankets, low-back chairs.
Nightly, THU 8/11 – SAT 8/13, 7p – 9p
More info: http://www.stapletondenver.com/whats-happening/event-calendar/action~month/exact_date~1470031200/request_format~html/

Creative Mornings: Justin Cucci
2016-08-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Creative Mornings = Free coffee and a light breakfast + an inspiring speaker. Each month, Creative Morning talks take place in more than 170 cities around the world and bring people together to mix and mingle and enjoy a thought provoking lecture. About this month’s speaker: Chef and Restauranteur Justin Cucci’s restaurants have always left a mark. From a former mortuary (Linger) to an adult book store (Ophelia’s Electric Soap Box), Cucci looks to incorporate the “weird” history of his buildings into the design of each modern restaurant he opens. Come and hear Justin talk about his approach to design and how he’s able to make such fantastic places thrive in the midst of their weird history. [Free, registration required]
More info and registration: https://creativemornings.com/talks/justin-cucci

Lookout Club
2016-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Every Friday, 6/10 – 9/9. OPEN LATE TIL 10PM!
Music 6PM-9PM.
Members always FREE | Non-Members $5 admission after 5PM.
An evolution in Museum Quality Drinking, Lookout Club pairs some of Denver’s best bartenders with underground DJ’s. The ideal rooftop Friday happy hour with Deep Club providing the groove.
Combo for this edition of Lookout Club:
DJ:
DREAM HIKE
BARTENDER IN RESIDENCE:
GOODNIGHT, SWEET GIRL
(A. Minetta Gould of Ste. Ellie with Alexandra Amaru)
Bartenders in Residence During this Series:
Goodnight, Sweet Girl – A. Minetta Gould of Ste. Ellie with Alexandra Amaru
The Banshees – Nicole Laurita of Williams & Graham with Christina Andrews
Aliquot – Micah Shanks of Union Lodge No.1 with Chris McMahan & Bryce Doty
Crystal’s Castle – Crystal Barrios of The Kitchen with MCA Denver Cafe Staff
More info: http://mcadenver.org/lookoutclub.php

Levitt Pavilion Free Concert Series: Flobots
2016-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Beginning this August, Levitt Pavilion Denver will present a teaser concert series featuring five FREE concerts in Denver’s historic Civic Center Park. The teaser series is an exciting prelude of what’s to come when Levitt Pavilion Denver formally opens in 2017 at its permanent location in Ruby Hill Park.
Starting in 2017, Levitt Pavilion Denver will produce 50 free concerts every year ranging from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists in an array of music genres. As a commitment to Colorado’s exploding music scene, Levitt Denver’s programming will feature local artists along with national and international emerging talent and award-winning acts. The musicians will be paid competitively, even though the concerts are free.
The public is invited to bring their picnic blankets and lawn chairs to the free concerts.
More info: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/office-of-special-events/special-events-calendar/2016/2016-teaser-concert-series-line-up.html

Blues & Brews
2016-08-13 13:00 - 22:00 | Untitled ngg_pictures
Entering their tenth year, the music festivals on Old South Pearl have become a neighborhood tradition and a real shindig. The question remains–is it a music festival with really good beer or a beer festival with really good music?
Felonius Smith 1:00 – 1:45
Clay Kirkland Band 2:00 – 3:00
Augustus 3:15 – 4:15
Chris Daniels and friends 4:30 – 5:30
Buddy Whittington 5:45 – 6:45
Big Bill Morganfield 7:00 – 8:15
Eric Lindell, 8:45 – 10:00
Tickets: $7.50 in advance; $10 cash at the door; kids 12 & under are free
More info: http://southpearlstreet.com/events/

Bikes on Broadway Social
2016-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Illegal Pete’s, 270 S. Broadway, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
It’s a #BikesonBroadway love-fest! Denver Public Works will open a protected bikeway on Broadway (Bayaud Ave. – Virginia Ave.) on Monday, August 15. Take a ride on the bikeway, check out the project plans and then grab a half price New Belgium beer at Illegal Pete’s.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/159289977831641/

#RealTalk Denver Food Frenzy
2016-08-16 16:30 - 18:30 | The Commons on Champa, 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Have you been out to eat in this town lately? If not, go somewhere now! It comes as no surprise that in one of the fastest growing cities in the country the food and beverage scene is also blowing up!
On every street corner in Denver there is a new restaurant, brewery, cocktail lounge or a brilliant new food concept popping up. This food frenzy is a natural part of growing great cities and city building. During this #RealTalk panel discussion we will talk about the strengths, opportunities and challenges facing Denver’s growing food scene.

Panel Discussion will include these industry rockstars:
Brianna Borin, Regional Manager of Snooze: an A.M. Eatery, Moderator
Chloe Rekow, Founder of Mile High and Hungry, Instagram based food blog
Aileen Riley, Co-Founder of Beast and Bottle Restaurant and Coperta Restaurant
Adam Schlegel, Co-founder of Snooze: an A.M. Eatery and Executive Director of EatDenver, Denver’s Independent Restaurant Network
Free event. Register: http://ddpdenver.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a0Zj000000BmGHm

Food Lover's Book Club: Jam
2016-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Our favorite book club! Everyone is welcome and it’s fine if you haven’t read this month’s cookbook. About this month’s topic: “Not just for toast.” That’s what Kathy Lee of Modern Gingham Preserves has to say about jam. And indeed, the condiment has come along way from Smuckers. You could even say jam is having a moment: it’s sweet and savory (ever tasted tomato-vanilla?), it’s stirred into cocktails, it’s pumped up with spirits; it’s served with cheese. Join Lee and 5280’s Food Editor Amanda M. Faison to discuss the glory of jam (and how to get better at making it!). Bonus: samples!!
Free event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event?id=26626

Shady Grove Picnic Series: Ragged Union
2016-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Wednesday Nights – 6:30 pm | June 8 – August 17, 2016
Join Swallow Hill Music and Four Mile Historic Park this summer for great live music in the fresh Colorado air at the Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park. Bring a picnic and your family and take part in this summer tradition that’s been happening for almost two decades.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Shows begin at 6:30.
Tickets: $12 General Admission; $8 Swallow Hill Members/ Seniors/Bicyclist; $3 Kids 12 & under (Under 2 free)
Season Pass: The Shady Grove Season Pass will get you entrance to every show. Just $70 for members, $90 for general public. Click here for more information and to purchase.
More info and tickets: http://swallowhillmusic.org/events-and-festivals/shadygrove
8/17 – Ragged Union
Ragged Union’s hard-driving bluegrass, with a tinge of the traditional and a healthy dose of the blues, has become a favorite for quite a few music lovers since their inception a few years ago. There is an intimacy and tightness surrounding the vocals, with award-winning instrumental work, a powerful rhythmic drive, and up tempo arrangements giving way to the edgy, outsider songwriting that has become an earmark of their style.

Movies in the Park: Moonrise Kingdom
2016-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States

B-Side Thursdays: Elin Palmer and Light Racket & Chimney Choir
2016-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
B-Side Thursdays is a rooftop summer music series at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) focused on presenting the best up and coming colorado bands + side projects of well known Denver bands and musicians.
Music 6p-8p
Members always FREE | Non-Members $5 admission after 5p; youth under 18 always free
All ages. Come early, capacity limited.
More info: http://mcadenver.org/bsidemusic2016.php
Elin Palmer & Light Racket
Born in Värmland Sweden, raised along the front range in Colorado, Elin Palmer, “one of the most accomplished storied musicians in Colorado Rock history” (Ricardo Baca, Denver Post) and her band, Light Racket, exemplify that blend in their brand of Scandinavian indie folk-rock pop. The Swedish inspired sounds are grounding in their ethereal melodies, providing an aural landscape at once lush and mythical as rune stones covered in moss. In addition to two solo albums, Postcard (2010), and EP (2015), she has performed and/or recorded with aritsts such as Wovenhand, Devotvhka, Mark Mothersbaugh, Max Berstein, The Fray, Jeff Zenter, Boulder Ballet Co. and Ian Cooke.
Chimney Choir
Chimney Choir combines folk harmonies, ambient electronics, and swirling textures of rhythm and melody into a style of music that is not easy to define. They began in 2011 with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, and suitcase drum and have since toured the country extensively, recorded and released five recordings, and developed layers of electronics, live looping, and percussion. They still remain fascinated with folk music and traditions while they constantly evolve and experiment – their performances often take on a theatrical quality that has incorporated puppetry, ritual, dance, storytelling, interactive video and even a sci-fi mini-drama. In collaboration with Denver’s cutting edge ballet company, Wonderbound, they created the full-length ballet ‘BOOMTOWN’, which debuted in April 2015 to rave reviews and several encore performances. Their latest album, (dream), is set to be released in the fall of 2016. The album deepens Chimney Choir’s ever-evolving remix-collage technique, combining acoustic and electronic instrumentation, sampling, and evocative vocal and string arrangements with theatrical songwriting, intricate percussion and ambient drones.

F*ck Up Night: Volume 4
2016-08-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Globe Hall, 4485 Logan St., Denver, 80216, United States
Success is never final, failure is never fatal.
7 minutes, 10 images, 1 failure.
Join us as we celebrate failure with Denver’s most transparent people in business and beyond.
Matt Selby // Executive Chef, Punch Bowl Social – Denver
Shauna Lott // Owner, The Long I Pie Shop
Jeremy Priest & Mark Johnson // Owners, Knotty Tie Co.
Admission + 1 free PBR = $10
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fuckup-nights-denver-vol-4-tickets-26723736415
