In Bloom explores the development of nineteenth-century French floral still-life painting, and features about 60 paintings by Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and others. The colorful exhibition demonstrates how a traditional genre was reinvented by nineteenth-century artists, as the art world's focus was shifting to modernism. Curated locally by Angelica.... Read More

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.... Read More

Renowned ornithologist and urban ecologist John Marzluff will present a surprising discovery: the suburbs of many large cities support a great variety of birds and other creatures that are adapting to the conditions of our increasingly developed world. In his fascinating book Welcome to Subirdia, Marzluff reveals how practicing careful stewardship can foster a new.... Read More

Did you know that Cheesman Park sits on the spot that was once Denver's first cemetery? While the bodies were exhumed and relocated when the cemetery was turned into a residential area and park, Denver historians will tell you that there are certainly still bones buried beneath the grass. During this evening walking tour, your guide from History Colorado will share the.... Read More

Discover new people, projects and art making their mark in Denver and see what Off-Center Season 5 has in store. Pre-show fun, performances, & DJ after-party included. Come early for lemonade, snacks, and games out front, and then the cast of CULT FOLLOWING, slam sensation Suzi Q, and season curators Charlie Miller and Emily Tarquin will.... Read More

Assistant Principal Viola and Director of Education Catherine Beeson hosts an informative and educational evening that meshes musical performances with a behind-the-scenes peek into the symphony world. For this event, the focus is on debunking myths and explaining the orchestra to newbies and veteran Symphony-goers alike. It's the ultimate entry point into the Colorado Symphony.... Read More

For the past year, Wonderbound, a contemporary dance company located in the heart of downtown Denver at Park Avenue West and Arapahoe, has worked closely with the Colorado Symphony and DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman to concoct a tempting season opener based upon the Seven Deadly Sins: greed, sloth, wrath, envy, pride, gluttony and lust.  The show follows.... Read More

During In Bloom (7/18 - 10/11) at the Denver Art Museum, the Flower Studio on the first floor of the Hamilton Building will host artist demonstrations each weekend, giving visitors the opportunity to observe and interact with artists from a variety of fields including oil painting, flower arranging, crochet and perfumery. You'll certainly want to check out the whole.... Read More

Explore the Mile High City's diverse range of landscapes through FREE, expert-led tours by the Cultural Landscape Foundation of more than two dozen sites ranging from mountain parks to downtown pedestrian malls. More info and tour registration: https://tclf.org/landscapes/whats-out-there-weekend-denver Tours for Saturday, October 10: Berkeley Lake Park  and Inspiration Point Park 9 to 11:30am University of Denver 9 to 11:30am Genesee Park 10 to.... Read More

National Fire Safety and Prevention Week is held each year to mark the anniversary of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and to raise public awareness of fire safety. Learn about this year’s theme with hands-on activities, take home sheets, and special presentations. Saturday the 10th is a family FREE day. FREE Day activities run from 10 am. – 2 pm. The.... Read More