Winter Fest
2017-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Cherry Creek North Business District, 299 Milwaukee, Denver, United States
This free, family-friendly event will transform Fillmore Plaza (between 1st and 2nd Avenues on Fillmore Street) into a winter wonderland with live ice carving, elves, temporary fire pits, face painting, complimentary treats and warm beverages, a live DJ, the Denver Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit, giveaways, photo stops for kids and furry friends, and more.
Highlights:

Live ice carving
Temporary fire pits
Face painting
Live DJ
Photo stops
Denver Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit
Complimentary treats and warm beverages
Giveaways

MORE WINTER FEST ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT CHERRY CREEK NORTH
New this year to Winter Fest, businesses throughout the area will also be hosting activities, such as ornament decorating, entertainment and more. Here’s what you can expect at participating locations:

Adornments: Cider and cookies, and tips for tying scarves
Artisan Center: Festive photo station in front of store window
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Several holiday-themed games
Calico: Visit from Santa Claus, ornament decorating for children, and complimentary treats
Cherry Creek Custom Framing: Decorate a 4×6 picture frame, cookies and hot cider
Cherry Creek Framing: Creating “cork people” from used wine corks
Fascination St. Fine Art: Hot cider and cookies
MANGELSEN – Images of Nature Gallery: Ornament decorating
Revampt: Ornament decorating, free cider and cookies
Reverie Living: Ornament decorating
Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library: Live music, snacks, and crafts
Saks Galleries: Ornament decorating and complimentary refreshments
Show of Hands: Felt and glitter ornament decorating, and hot cider
St. Paul Collection Leasing Office: Complimentary gift wrapping and sparkling wine
The Philadelphia Print Shop West: Ornament decorating and free cider & cookies
The Residences at Fillmore Plaza: Hot chocolate and refreshment stand
The Twisted Tulip: Ornament decorating
UCHealth – Steele Street Medical Center: Family First Aid Kits and enter-to-win a Fitbit Ionic
Victoria’s Chocolates: Decorate all natural pine cone ornament for birds and squirrels

[Free]
More info: https://cherrycreeknorth.com/things-to-do/ccn-signature-events/winter-fest-on-fillmore

Mini Comic Con 2
2017-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO, 80238, United States
Can’t wait for Denver Comic Con next summer? ​Come celebrate all aspects of fandom at Mini Comic Con 2! There will be comics, games, cosplay, face painting, and more. Come dressed as your favorite character and enter our costume contest to win fabulous prizes. Visit Artist’s Alley, featuring over 30 comic book artists.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/mini-comic-con-2

Family Tour at the Still Museum
2017-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Enjoy a free art adventure for the whole family! Designed for children ages 5 through 10 and their adults, family tours are an interactive way to explore the art on view. Every tour features games, close looking, and an art project to take home. Discover a new and different theme–such as color, line, shape, movement, music, and architecture–in every tour.
[Free | Registration Required]
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/family-tour-34/

Siren Song
2017-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
A comedy series for all pirates and their parents- bringing you new high seas hijinks each Second Saturday Oct.-May! Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage.
From Buntport Theater, the people who brought you Trunks and Duck Duck Dupe!
[$7 online ($8 at the door)]
More info and tickets: https://buntport.com/2016/08/siren-song/

Active Minds: Nobel Prize
2017-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Central Library, 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prize in his will in 1895. For over a century the prize has stood for extraordinary accomplishment in a variety of fields throughout the world. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the Nobel Prize, highlighting notable laureates, notable omissions, and a controversy here and there. We will also take a look at recent and possible future winners and the political impact the prize can have in the world.
[Free]
More info: Active Minds: Nobel Prize

Artifacts Speak Lecture Series: Colorado Aviation Part II
2017-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 East Academy Boulevard , Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Discover the post-WWII development of commercial aviation in Colorado as presented by former Lockheed Martin engineer Stephen Kelly. Learn about the rapid growth of Stapleton Airport, including the expansion of United, Continental, and Western Air Lines and the formation of Frontier Air Lines, the expansion of general aviation and fixed base operators, development of the United Air Lines Training Center and lots more. The first 40 minutes of the event will be lecture style, the final 20 minutes will be a walking tour around several Wings’ artifacts including United Airlines’ cockpits and the new “Stories from Colorado Skies” exhibit.
Tickets include museum entry.
[$8.50 – $15; Museum members free]
More info: Artifacts Speak Lecture Series | Colorado Aviation Part II

SCFD Free Day at DMNS
2017-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Yay science! And yay free admission!
The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district’s boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny on every $10 spent), providing approximately $40 million each year to area cultural attractions both small and large.
A fee still applies to IMAX films, Planetarium shows, and temporary exhibitions. Reservations and amenities (lunchroom, coat and lunch storage, bus drop off, etc.) for school groups are not available on SCFD Community Free Days.
[Free]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/about-us/scfd-free-days/
2017 SCFD Community Free Days

Sunday, January 22
Monday, February 27
Monday, March 13
Monday, April 10 (Earth Day)
Sunday, April 30 (Día del Niño)
Sunday, June 4
Sunday, August 6
Monday, August 28
Sunday, September 17
Monday, October 16
Monday, November 13
Sunday, December 10

KIDS: Foxy & Shmoxy
2017-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | CO
On the second Sunday of each month (September through May), bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy—two smart, witty, and hilarious foxes—sniff out clues and solve art mysteries in the Denver Art Museum.
Catch these fox super-sleuths in action! There are two chances to see the foxes: 10:30 am and 11:30 am. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart (Hamilton Building, level 1), pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and then follow the riddles into the galleries.
Note: The foxes are not here June, July, or August.
[Included with DAM admission]
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/programs/foxy-shmoxy

Freak Mart
2017-12-10 12:00 - 22:00 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
FREAK MART is an all ages DIY art market celebrating irregularity, unconventionality, one-offs, and nuance in the multiple. Prints, comics, zines, ceramics, clothing, tapes, patches, varied editions and more will be sold to the public directly from the artists. Artists make 100% of the profits from their sales. But the fun doesn’t stop when the market ends.
After six, there will be music performances from Denver’s finest freaks. This showcase is all about taking risks, so wear that that flashy thing you thought you needed the right occasion for, come with some cash, connect with makers making, and do some guilt-free holiday shopping while supporting your local makers baby!
Exhibitors include:
Extra Vitamins * Peach Press
Black Ink Press * AP Fiedler
Kat Salvaggio * Cory Feder
Staci Helms * is press
Patches by Connor G * TUBE
Taylor Barbosa * Stephan Herrera
Secret Love Collective * Garrett Moore
Miniatures For A Modern World * Gaia Orr
Stephanie Kantor * Caroline Brewer
Sierra Montoya Barela * Lonnie MF Allen
4billionsmilingdogs * Julio Alejandro
Jessica Gutierrez * Grant Corrigan
Izzy Jarvis * Scotty Zaletel
Kahlil Cezanne * Misun Oh
Chris Jones * Veronica Nichols
George Perez * SOFT AND SHALLOW
Deli Fresh Design * Ali Gilbert
Jake Fairly * Tinto Press
Marie Krueger * Blinky’s Press
Colin Ward * John Lake
Annie Litten *Alley Cat Kitsch
Performances include:
YESOL *PLAGUE SURVIVOR
BODY MEAT
PRETEEN OD *GOON
DJ set by The NIGHTSHIFT
Installations by CHRIS BAGLEY
Photobooth by TAYLOR BOYLSTON all the way from LA!
[Free]
More info: http://www.redlineart.org/upcomingevents/2017/12/10/freak-mart

Colorado’s Dinosaurs
2017-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
The rich paleontology of Colorado captures nearly the entire evolutionary history of dinosaurs, ranging from their first appearance in the Triassic to the last dinosaurs of the Cretaceous. Among them are legends like Stegosaurus and Allosaurus, so abundant in Colorado quarries they became the target of the late 1800s “Bone Wars.” Rocks preserved along the Front Range capture a once subtropical landscape, home to Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops and many more, along with the best evidence we have to explain their sudden disappearance. Ongoing research continues to reveal secrets of Colorado’s prehistoric past. Join Dr. Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, to explore the dinosaurs in our backyard and the history of major fossil finds across Colorado.
[$4 – $5]
More info: https://www.historycolorado.org/event/colorados-dinosaurs/2017/12/11

Snow
2017-12-12, 2017-12-13, 2017-12-14 | The Junction Box, 1075 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Looking to switch up your holiday event lineup? Try this! We loved this special wintry show from Wonderbound!
An elusive spell. A formidable quest. Love eternal.
Last season, Garrett Ammon’s dark fable premiered to sold out crowds and standing ovations. Set to a haunting score by Jesse Manley and His Band, Snowweaves a spellbinding tale of a cunning magpie, a devious wolf and the enchantment of a juniper tree.
[$60]
Dates:

Tuesday, December 12; 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12; 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13; 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13; 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 14; 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 14; 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19; 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19; 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20; 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20; 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 21; 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 21; 8:30 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing
2017-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Monthly program on the second Tuesday of the month
(Re)kindle your creative passions in these informal sketching sessions on the second Tuesday of every month. Take inspiration from the galleries with the help of a DAM art instructor and tackle a new drawing topic every month.
Bring your own supplies or use one of our communal sketch pads. If you bring your own supplies, please note that only sketchpads/notebooks 14 x 17 inches or smaller, graphite pencils, and kneaded erasers are permitted in the galleries. We will also provide these supplies if you do not have your own.
Meet on level 1 of the Hamilton Building.
[Included with Museum Admission]
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/programs/drop-drawing

Chanukah Chocolate Factory
2017-12-12 17:00 - 19:30 | CO
Fun for the whole Family! Featuring a giant 6 ft tall CHOCOLATE Menorah * Draidel Guessing Competition * Donut Decorating * Paint the Giant Chocolate Menorah * Make your own Chocolate Coins *Electric Menorah Wiring workshop * Fondue Fountain * Gelt Toss * Light Buffet Dinner
Register in advance: $10/person $50/Family max At the door: $13/Person $65/Family max
The Cube’ – 8371 Northfield Blvd.
More info and registration: www.jewishstapleton.com/chocolatefactory

The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom, with Author Helen Thorpe
2017-12-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO, 80207, United States
In The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom, readers learn about the families of the students, and the remarkable, harrowing journeys that have brought them to South High School in Denver: war, resettlements overseas, the process of seeking asylum, how badly the students and their families want to “be American.” Together, these stories create an urgent portrait of the real America, and a reminder that American wars overseas inevitably send refugees to our shores.​ Books available for sale and signing.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/newcomers-finding-refuge-friendship-and-hope-american-classroom-author-helen-thorpe

Dinosaurs of the Great Red Island
2017-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The Great Red Island, commonly known as Madagascar, has been isolated for more than 88 million years, even though it’s separated from the southeast coast of Africa by less than 300 miles. David Krause, senior curator of vertebrate paleontology, and Joe Sertich, curator of dinosaurs, have studied Madagascar’s unique fossil record for years. Discoveries in the northwestern Mahajanga Basin have revealed an incredibly diverse and well-preserved assemblage of dinosaurs and other animals that thrived on Madagascar approximately 67 million years ago. Almost all of these species are new to science, and many represent extremely bizarre forms, such as the large predator Majungasaurus, the very bird-like dinosaur Rahonavis, the heaviest-known frog Beelzebufo, and the largest Mesozoic mammal of the southern hemisphere Vintana. These dinosaur hunters will share firsthand the amazing opportunity to work at this singular location on our planet and how ongoing expeditions continue to reveal significant scientific findings.
[$8 member, $10 nonmember]
More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/dinosaurs-of-the-great-red-island/

Create Playdate
2017-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | 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

Food Lover’s Book Club: Coffee
2017-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
If your day doesn’t start until after your first cup of coffee, this is the book club for you. Join Amanda M. Faison, the former food editor of 5280 Magazine, and Elle Taylor, local barista and owner of Amethyst Coffee Co., for a discussion that dives deep into our favorite beverage. Check out this month’s book, The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing, written by 2007 World Barista Champion James Hoffmann. Bonus: Samples.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/food-lover%27s-book-club-coffee

Crafting with A Cause
2017-12-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Byers, 675 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
In this workshop, staff at DPL will teach you how to knit or crochet a scarf to donate to a local homeless shelter. You can also make a no-sew pet blanket to donate to your local animal shelter. All materials provided! They’ll be collecting any hats and scarves to donate through December 21st.
[Free]

Festival of Lights 2017
2017-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Commons on Champa, 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Colorado Hebrew Chorale’s 7th Annual Chanukah Celebration
Festival of Lights in Downtown Denver
With Special Guests: Denver Jewish Day School Glee Club

Bring Your Own Menorah for the 3rd Night of Chanukah! Don’t have a menorah? Let them know and they’ll provide one for you!

All are welcome to join in the Chanukah Festival. Event is for all ages and is open to the public.

Thursday, December 14, 2017, 6 p.m.
The Champa Studio, 1245 Champa Street, 3rd Floor
Denver, CO 80202

[Free; Registration Required]

More info: www.coloradohebrewchorale.org.
Click Here to register

Curator's Talk with Patrick Charpenel and Eduardo Sarabia
2017-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
On Thursday, December 14th, curator Patrick Charpenel is joined by exhibiting artist Eduardo Sarabia to discuss the exhibition Saber Acomodar. The two will talk about the culture of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and how the city’s unique relationship with artisans in the region allows contemporary artists a freedom to create using ateliers as partners in production.
[$5 Members | $10 General]
More info: https://mcadenver.org/events/curators-talk

Christmas Vacation Film & Party
2017-12-15 21:30 - 23:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Before the film join Denver Film in Henderson’s Lounge for an Ugly Sweater Party! Complete with egg nog, Christmas music, white elephant gifts and more!!
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.What’s a guy to do?
[$7 – $11]
More info: https://secure.denverfilm.org/tickets/film.aspx?id=29956

Christmas Tea with Charles Dickens
2017-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S. Dahlia Street, Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Chautauqua scholar and actor David Skipper brings dramatic life to the great Charles Dickens as he was in 1844, a year after the publication of A Christmas Carol in Prose. Mr. Dickens will read excerpts from his beloved novel. He also loves to engage his guests in holiday parlour games, so bring your festive yuletide imagination. Enjoy reading, listening or viewing the story beforehand.
[Free]
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/christmas-tea-charles-dickens

Sunday School for Atheists: Safety
2017-12-17 11:00 - 13:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
What does it mean to have a safe home, neighborhood, or community? Is it the same as being comfortable or happy? Come decorate holiday cookies and you might even see Santa (if he makes it past the security guards).
[$5 suggested donation; no one turned away due to lack of funds]
More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/sunday-school-for-atheists-safety/

TUBACHRISTMAS
2017-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The 44th Annual TUBACHRISTMAS Concert in Skyline Park will feature 300 tuba players from all over the region. Want to play with the group?
Register to participate in the rehearsal that morning before performing with the group at 1p!
REGISTRATION: 9:00 am, Turnhalle Room-Tivoli Building
REHEARSAL: 10:00 am, same as Registration
PARKING: Free parking is available in the Tivoli Garage. Enter Auraria Campus from Auraria Parkway going south on 9th Street. Turn left on Walnut to enter. Locate a Paystation and select “Validation”. For free parking you must enter the code 1068500. Walk south on 10th Street to the registration.
NOTE: Bring a music stand. Participant registration fee is $10.00-button available to the first 200.
CONDUCTOR: Bill Clark
GUEST CONDUCTOR: Jeanie Schroeder
COORDINATOR: Bill Clark 303-726-4101
[Free]
More info: http://www.tubachristmas.com/index.html

To All A Good Night!: White Christmas Showtune Sing-Along
2017-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Part of To All A Good Night! our special Christmas programming all month long at the Sie FilmCenter!
Our Showtune Sing-Along is not just an opportunity to see a classic movie on the big screen in “Magnificent Technicolor and Glorious Cinemascope”, it’s a major audience participation event! This is a moment for our patrons to sing-along with other lovers of Hollywood musicals.
This is a chance to sing-a-long to some of the most successful movie musicals of all time. Spend a Sunday afternoon with the Denver Film Society, sipping on Bloody Marys and Mimosas and belting out your favorite songs throughout the feature presentation.
Costumed participation is encouraged but not required!
More info: https://secure.denverfilm.org/tickets/film.aspx?id=29117
[$7 – $11]

Artful Insight–Albert Bierstadt
2017-12-18 15:00 - 16:30 | American Museum of Western Art, 1727 Tremont Place, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Albert Bierstadt, namesake of one of Colorado’s 14-ers is the subject of this Artful Insight. The Hudson River School artist traveled throughout Colorado and the West eventually becoming known for his sublime western landscapes, six of which are on display at the museum. Bierstadt had a deep connection to the western landscape which is evident in how he refers to the West, “man is so fortunate to dwell in this American Garden of Eden.”
Guests may arrive early to reserve their seats. The talk will begin at 3:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. Artful Insights are limited to a small number of visitors and advance reservations are highly recommended, as programs often sell out. Tickets are not refundable for sold-out events. No children under 8.
[$10]
More info: https://www.anschutzcollection.org/tickets/artful-insight-albert-bierstadt-2/

Tattered Cover's 19th Annual Holiday Reading with Jamie Horton
2017-12-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Jamie Horton, acclaimed actor, director, and writer, will once again join Tattered Cover for a very special holiday event. We’ll celebrate the spirit of the holidays with cider, hot chocolate and cookies as Jamie reads from several holiday classics. While this event is free, guests are encouraged to help us celebrate the spirit of giving this holiday season by bringing a new or gently used book as a donation to the annual Children’s Book Drive which benefits Reach Out and Read Colorado.
[Free]
More info: http://www.tatteredcover.com/new-event-calendar#event-id-137839
