New Year's Eve Fireworks
2015-12-31 21:00 - 21:30, 2015-12-31 23:45 - 2016-01-01 00:15 (America/Denver) | 16th Street Mall
Ring in the New Year on the 16th Street Mall, and catch one of two spectacular fireworks shows (9p and midnight)! Make an evening of it with dinner downtown and a reservation at one of downtown Denver’s beautiful hotels.
More info: http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/New-Year-s-Eve-Fireworks/24839/

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride - Free Showing!
2016-01-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
FREE! On the Big Screen! Friday, January 1st at 7:00pm.
Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis.

Academy Awards® nominee, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Emmy Award® winner, Martin Freeman, debut on the big screen in their iconic roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in this feature length special set in London 1895. Co-written by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss this special episode also features series regulars Amanda Abbington, Rupert Graves and Una Stubbs. United Kingdom, 2015, 90 Minute Running Time
Sherlock is produced by Hartswood Films for BBC One and co-produced by Masterpiece.
Please note, this will be the broadcast version of the special and will NOT include any bonus content.
More info: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=28114&FID=86

Artist Demo: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
2016-01-02 - 2016-01-03 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free.
All demos take place 12p – 3p.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change):
January 2–3: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
January 9–10: Melanie Yazzie – Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
January 16–17: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
January 23–24 & 30–31: Libby Barbee – Multi Media Installation
February 6–7: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer
February 27–28: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
March 12–13: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
March 19–20: Melanie Yazzie – Gouache Painting on Handmade Paper
March 26–27: Lui Ferreyra – Oil Painting
April 2–3 & 9–10: Quintin Gonzalez – Mixed Media
April 16–17: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
April 23–24: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
April 30–May 1: Homare Ikeda – Abstract Painting

Tablecloth Totes
2016-01-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Bear Valley Library, 5171 W. Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO, 80236, United States
Sew sturdy and fashionable tote bags from pretty tablecloths. Bring your own or choose from a selection. This is a free craft class that includes all materials.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/tablecloth-totes

Tattered Cover Film Series: Place de la République (1974)
2016-01-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Join the Tattered Cover Book Store, UCD’s College of Arts & Media, KUNC 91.5, and the Sie FilmCenter (in the Lowenstein CulturePlex, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue) for an exploration of the world of classic movies, hosted by film critic Howie Movshovitz. All programs begin at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $1.00, and are available one hour before the screening from the box office. Parking is available in the parking lot off of Elizabeth or Columbine Streets.
About the Film: When Louis Malle made this documentary 40 years ago, the Place de la Republique was not yet famous for the mourning after the attacks on Paris in January and November of 2015. Here, Malle finds the extraordinary in scenes of daily life, and for us, it can be something of an introduction to a place that has also been joyous. (95 minutes)
More info: denverfilm.org.
PDF calendar of the 2016 Tattered Cover Film Series showings fro January – June

FINAL WEEK: The Power of Poison
2016-01-04 - 2016-01-10 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
The Power of Poison offers a fascinating look at poison in nature, literature and forensic science at the Museum of Nature and Science. The exhibit is included in admission.
DMNS’ Top 10 Things to Do at the Exhibit:
1. Wander through a Colombian forest and explore poison in nature.
2. See live poison dart frogs and learn how their toxins protect them from predators.
3. Explore models of venomous insects at three times their normal size.
4. Encounter the witches from Shakespeare’s Macbeth as they surround their bubbling cauldron.
5. See the Mad Hatter at his tea party and discover what poison inspired this famous character.
6. Turn the pages of a “magical” Enchanted Book that reveals facts about poisonous plants.
7. Watch the ancient myths of Hercules and Medea unfold in animations projected onto ceramic pots.
8. Enjoy a live show about a real-life poisoning case from the 19th century that led to new methods of poison detection.
9. Play forensic detective as you explore life-size shadow boxes depicting accidental poisonings.
10. Walk by the model of a gigantic yew tree, which is poisonous if ingested by humans but whose bark contains a chemical proven effective in cancer treatments.
More info: http://www.dmns.org/the-power-of-poison/

FINAL WEEK: Repeat/Recreate: Clyfford Still’s “Replicas”
2016-01-05 - 2016-01-10 | Default Theme
This exhibit of Clyfford Still’s “replicas” (wait, abstract expressionists paint copies?! Fascinating and true) is one of our favorite exhibits yet to grace the beautiful rally spaces at the Clyfford Still Museum since it opened in 2011. You really should see it before it closes on January 10, 2016.
Here’s the exhibit description from the Museum:
An exhibition of closely related compositions that Still called “replicas,” Repeat/Recreate features major works by Clyfford Still exhibited in pairings. Uncanny and often darkly magnetic, they provide a new and greater understanding of Still’s process and methods, while challenging the popular understanding of Abstract Expressionism as an outpouring of impulsive creativity.
The exhibition brings together works of art from some of the world’s most renowned collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Detroit Institute of Arts, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Smithsonian American Art Museum. At least nineteen works featured in Repeat/Recreate have never been shown publicly, and only one of the exhibition’s pairings has previously been exhibited in tandem.
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/exhibitions/

National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade
2016-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade is a sight to see with marching bands, floats, horseback riders, cowboys, cowgirls and yes…Longhorn cattle.
The parade starts at Union Station and runs down 17th Street on Thursday January 7, 2016 at noon.
In conjunction with the parade is the annual National Western BBQ Lunch beginning at 11:30am in the atrium at the Wells Fargo Building. Visitors can listen to Western music and catch up on the latest trends at a Western Fashion Show. The BBQ is open to the public and benefits the 4-H International Youth Group. Meal Tickets are $10.
More info: http://nationalwestern.com/special-events/

Creative Mornings: Gregg Deal at the Denver Art Museum
2016-01-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Creative Mornings = Free coffee + Free breakfast + An inspiring speaker!
About the Speaker: Gregg Deal is a husband, a father, an artist and a member of the Paiute Tribe of Pyramid Lake. As a provocative contemporary artist/activist and current Native Arts Artist-in-Residence at the Denver Art Museum, much of Gregg’s work deals with indigenous identity and pop culture, touching on issues of race relations, historical consideration, and stereotype. Within this work—including paintings, mural work, and print work—Gregg critically examines issues within Indian country such as decolonization, the mascot issue (local and across the US), and appropriation.
Registration required (t’s free!): https://creativemornings.com/talks/gregg-deal-205

Juan Thompson (Son of Hunter S.) Author Talk
2016-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Denver author Juan Thompson, who grew up in Woody Creek, Colorado with his father, Hunter S. Thompson, will read from, discuss, and sign his new memoir Stories I Tell Myself: Growing Up with Hunter S. Thompson ($26.95 Knopf) “A tender but tough tale of growing up as the son of the fearsome, charismatic and unrestrained writer, Hunter S. Thompson. At the peak of his career, Hunter was a terrifying and neglectful parent, wreaking all kinds of damage on his family, but as his talent waned he learned to be a dutiful father, and doting grandparent. All of this is observed acutely in painful and loving detail, in a book that will be seen as an essential piece of the Thompson history and also in its own right as a classic memoir of growing up weird.” -Jann Wenner, co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone
Book signings and author talks at Tattered Cover are free to attend and open to the public.
More info: http://www.tatteredcover.com/new-event-calendar

The Whiffenpoofs with The Baker's Dozen
2016-01-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80208, United States
This will be the sixth consecutive year the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group, have performed at the Newman Center, and joining them this year will be fellow Yale a cappella group The Baker’s Dozen.
Tickets: $15 – $33
More info and tickets: http://www.newmancenterpresents.com/whiff-bd/
ABOUT THE WHIFFENPOOFS: Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar, the famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale’s most celebrated and hallowed traditions. The Whiffenpoofs’ repertoire features a diverse selection of songs, ranging from traditional Yale songs to original compositions to hits from every decade.
Made famous by their signature “Whiffenpoof Song” (which has since been covered by artists such as Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Rudy Vallee), the Whiffs carry forward their century-old tradition each year with over 200 performances in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Broadway’s Lincoln Center, and the Rose Bowl.
ABOUT THE BAKER’S DOZEN: In the summer of 1947, thirteen men with an unrivaled passion for music and revelry banded together to form the dynamic brotherhood known as the Baker’s Dozen. Known across America as one of the nation’s oldest and finest collegiate a cappella singing groups, The Baker’s Dozen continues its tradition of memorable performances with a wide variety of audiences. From the Yale campus to the Hollywood Hills, the Baker’s Dozen performs for audiences of all sizes. Every year, they combine music and comedy on stages in schools, clubs, restaurants, and private parties across the nation and around the globe.
In recent years, the Baker’s Dozen has entertained everyone from orphaned schoolchildren in Puerto Rico to the President of the United States, leaving an impression of boundless energy no matter where their winter and spring break tours happen to take them. Baker’s Dozen concerts feature an engaging mix of traditional favorites and contemporary hits, from the time-honored “Loch Lomond” to the Temptations, Neil Diamond, Ben Folds, and others.

Artist Demo: Melanie Yazzie – Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
2016-01-09 - 2016-01-10 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free.
All demos take place 12p – 3p.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change):
January 9–10: Melanie Yazzie – Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
January 16–17: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
January 23–24 & 30–31: Libby Barbee – Multi Media Installation
February 6–7: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer
February 27–28: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
March 12–13: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
March 19–20: Melanie Yazzie – Gouache Painting on Handmade Paper
March 26–27: Lui Ferreyra – Oil Painting
April 2–3 & 9–10: Quintin Gonzalez – Mixed Media
April 16–17: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
April 23–24: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
April 30–May 1: Homare Ikeda – Abstract Painting

National Western Stock Show
2016-01-09 - 2016-01-24 | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
A true Denver tradition, the National Western Stock Show is celebrating its 110th year. During the 16 days of the event, one can take in a variety of horse shows, rodeo events (yes, there’s bull riding), livestock contests, dance performances and live music. Growing up, we often went to the Stock Show with school to visit the Hall of Education where we learned about raising rabbits, collecting honey and the lifecycle of chickens. Check out the full website for specific event dates and times: http://nationalwestern.com
Tickets for entry to the Stock Show grounds includes access to the Hall of Education, children’s area, plenty of opportunities to see livestock and marketplace offering food, drink and Western gear. Rodeo events require additional tickets.
Stock Show Grounds Admission:
Adults ages 12+ range in price from $10 – $19
Children 3-11 range from $2 – $3
Ages 2 and under are FREE

Stompin' Ground Games: Montbello and Green Valley Ranch
2016-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | African Grill and Bar, 18601 Green Valley Ranch Blvd #100 , Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Free African food! Free poetry! Fascinating people and a look at two more of Denver’s great neighborhoods, Montbello and Green Valley Ranch. Join Warm Cookies of the Revolution for the next installment of the Stompin’ Ground Games, a year-long celebration of the rich history and diversity of Denver neighborhoods. Come hear stories from some local living legends in the neighborhood and enjoy peformances by some of the best poets around including: Theo Wilson, Bianca Mikhan, Bobby LeFebre and Molina Speaks. Come meet new people, eat great food, and delve into some great conversations.
**Suggested Donation of $5 OR bring old letters, photos, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, etc so that Historic Denver can scan them on-site for their collection.**
More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/stompin-ground-games-montbello-and-green-valley-ranch/

The Whiffenpoofs with The Baker's Dozen
2016-01-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80208, United States
This will be the sixth consecutive year the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group, have performed at the Newman Center, and joining them this year will be fellow Yale a cappella group The Baker’s Dozen.
Tickets: $15 – $25
More info and tickets: http://www.newmancenterpresents.com/whiff-bd/
ABOUT THE WHIFFENPOOFS: Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” began as a senior quartet that met for weekly concerts at Mory’s Temple Bar, the famous Yale tavern. Today, the group has become one of Yale’s most celebrated and hallowed traditions. The Whiffenpoofs’ repertoire features a diverse selection of songs, ranging from traditional Yale songs to original compositions to hits from every decade.
Made famous by their signature “Whiffenpoof Song” (which has since been covered by artists such as Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Rudy Vallee), the Whiffs carry forward their century-old tradition each year with over 200 performances in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Broadway’s Lincoln Center, and the Rose Bowl.
ABOUT THE BAKER’S DOZEN: In the summer of 1947, thirteen men with an unrivaled passion for music and revelry banded together to form the dynamic brotherhood known as the Baker’s Dozen. Known across America as one of the nation’s oldest and finest collegiate a cappella singing groups, The Baker’s Dozen continues its tradition of memorable performances with a wide variety of audiences. From the Yale campus to the Hollywood Hills, the Baker’s Dozen performs for audiences of all sizes. Every year, they combine music and comedy on stages in schools, clubs, restaurants, and private parties across the nation and around the globe.
In recent years, the Baker’s Dozen has entertained everyone from orphaned schoolchildren in Puerto Rico to the President of the United States, leaving an impression of boundless energy no matter where their winter and spring break tours happen to take them. Baker’s Dozen concerts feature an engaging mix of traditional favorites and contemporary hits, from the time-honored “Loch Lomond” to the Temptations, Neil Diamond, Ben Folds, and others.

Music in the Galleries
2016-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Default Theme
Experience the art of Clyfford Still in a new way. Music in the Galleries is a winter series of monthly live music performances in the galleries—not concerts per say, but rather a musical accompaniment to enhance visitors’ experience of the galleries. Chairs will be scattered throughout the museum so visitors can sit, look, listen, enjoy.
January’s musical accompaniment: HeavenBound, a group of 5 members that specializes in traditional  and contemporary gospel music.
Free with admission | No registration required
More info: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/music-in-the-galleries/

"Twelfth Flight"
2016-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Thump Coffee, 1201 E 13th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Did you miss your chance to see ShakesBeer’s Twelfth Flight? Never fear, we are presenting an Encore performance on the 12th night of January just for you.
To commemorate the longstanding tradition of drinking on, off, and all around the stage, The Wit Theatre Company & Thump Coffee present a frothy, hopped-up comedy with notes of romance and intrigue…at a taphouse!
THE PLACE:
Thump Coffee
1201 E 13th Avenue. Denver, CO
THE TIME:
1/12 @ 7PM
THE THING:
The Wit is putting on Twelfth Flight…an original 60-minute adaptation of the lauded Shakespearean comedy, Twelfth Night.
THE BEAUTY:
Actors imbibe before and throughout the entire show…hijinx ensue.
THE COST:
Free
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1559425161014419/

Raconteur Denver: "Firsts"
2016-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Denver Bicycle Cafe, 1308 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80218, United States
Raconteur Denver combines the joy of exploring new locations, meeting new people, and hearing stories from Denver’s vast communities. They choose three phenomenal storytellers to get the night moving, but then invite audience members to share their stories on the selected topic (2 minute time limit). Raconteur Denver events take place every other month.
Free event and open to all.
Topic: Firsts
Speakers for January’s Event:
Kris Dricker – Kris Drickey has always loved to sing and play. She is mainly self-taught through inspired emulation. She has studied classical violin as well as American folk & blues fiddle and songwriting. Her enchantment with music took her into coffee shop open mics, late night recording frenzies, guitar lessons, and campfire sing-alongs before Chimney Choir burst to life. Her role in the band right now is centered in voice, violin, and collaborative writing.
Khadijah Queen – Khadijah Queen was born in Michigan and raised in Los Angeles. She is the author of four books and four chapbooks, and her verse play Non-Sequitur won an award and was staged in New York City in December 2015, which is pretty awesome. She lives in Denver, works as an editor for a finance company and is raising a teenager.
Brian Smith – Brian Smith is a renaissance man. A bartender, civil war historian, agave enthusiast, musician, and dog lover. Amazing storyteller to boot!
More info: http://raconteurdenver.com

Star Wars: Origins of the Force - Flash Gordon & Buck Rogers
2016-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Before Star Wars was a cultural phenomenon, it was just a dream in the mind of George Lucas. Drawing from such diverse sources as samurai sagas, Westerns and sci-fi serials, the legendary auteur fashioned a modern-day myth that changed Hollywood forever. Co-presented by Denver Film Society and filmmaker Alexandre Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas, 33rd Denver Film Festival) this series will explore the films that influenced Star Wars, itself among the most influencial film of the last 40 years.
Wednesdays at 7pm, beginning January 13th.
Tickets: $12 for DFS Members, $8 for students, $15 for Non-Members.
Buy a pass and see all 4 films! $40 for DFS Members, $50 for Non-Members.
Films in the Series:

Flash Gordon & Buck Rogers, USA , 1936 , 120 min. Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm.
The Hidden Fortress, Japan , 1958 , 126 min. On 35mm film! Wednesday, January 20th at 7pm
THX-1138, USA , 1971 , 86 min. On 35mm film! Wednesday, January 27th at 7pm.
Metropolis w/ live score, Germany , 1927 , 153 min. On 16mm film and with a live score! Wednesday, February 3rd at 7pm.

More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=28081

Art Fitness Training: MCA Denver
2016-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
With an emphasis on close observation and easy to grasp principles, this three-part (take one session or all 3), participatory workshop is designed to give all audiences the ability to appreciate even the most difficult works of contemporary art.
Learn the basics of Art Fitness Training at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver then flex your contemporary art muscles at museums and galleries throughout the city.
January 15 6:30-8PM – MCA Denver
January 22 6:30-8PM – Denver Art Museum
January 29 6:30-8PM – The Art Hotel
Fee: Individual Sessions are $15/$10 members
More info and tickets: http://mcadenver.org/artfitnesstraining2015.php

Artist Demo: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
2016-01-16 - 2016-01-17 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free.
All demos take place 12p – 3p.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change):
January 16–17: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
January 23–24 & 30–31: Libby Barbee – Multi Media Installation
February 6–7: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer
February 27–28: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
March 12–13: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
March 19–20: Melanie Yazzie – Gouache Painting on Handmade Paper
March 26–27: Lui Ferreyra – Oil Painting
April 2–3 & 9–10: Quintin Gonzalez – Mixed Media
April 16–17: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
April 23–24: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
April 30–May 1: Homare Ikeda – Abstract Painting

Treasures from the Archives
2016-01-16 10:15 - 11:30 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
History Colorado’s archival collections include letters, diaries, and personal records from some of Colorado’s most famous (and infamous) individuals. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll take an in-depth look at original documents from the Tabor family, William Jackson Palmer, Ned Wynkoop, George Bent, and others who made history big and small.
Tickets: Members $4, nonmembers $5
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/treasures-archives
RSVP required. Call 303/866-2394 or register online!
All programs require a minimum number of registered participants and may be canceled if the minimum is not met 48 hours ahead of time. Early registration recommended!

Chamber Music Concert
2016-01-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Decker Library, 1501 S. Logan St., Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Get swept away by a wide range of classical works performed by various amateur musicians from the Colorado Chamber Music Society. Performing every third Saturday of the month, September through May at the Decker branch of the Denver Public Library. Free.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/chamber-music-concert

Speakeasy Soiree
2016-01-16 20:30 - 23:55 | The Savoy at Curtis Park, 2700 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Enter through the red door, climb the staircase and join Swinging’ Denver for the Speakeasy Soiree!

LIVE MUSIC by Denver’s finest gypsy jazz band, La Pompe Jazz, featuring vocals by Sweet B

VINTAGE VENDORS: Night & Day, Beehive Vintage, and NAT Trading

FOOD & DRINK: Colombian food truck La Chiva will be parked outside, full bar available inside

FREE SWING DANCE LESSON from 8:30-9pm with The Ladies & Gentlemen, Denver’s premier swing dance troupe

PERFORMANCES by The DecaVitas and Denver’s all-girl dance troupe, The Diamond Dolls

Saturday, January 16
8:30pm: free swing dance lesson
9-midnight: live music, shopping, dancing and performances
Admission: $15
Location: The Savoy at Curtis Park, 2700 Arapahoe, Denver

More info and tickets: http://www.swingindenver.com/product/speakeasy-soiree/

Paris: Biography of a City
2016-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Schlessman Family Branch Library, 100 Poplar St., Denver, CO, 80220, United States
Join Active Minds for the story of the City of Lights. We will trace the city’s history from its Celtic origins through modern times. In the process, we’ll visit with some of the city’s most colorful characters and notable places, including the Eiffel Tower, which was despised by Parisians in its day. Grab a baguette and a bottle of wine; it’s the next best thing to being there!
Free event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/active-minds-paris

Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens
2016-01-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Hooray! It’s an SCFD Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens York Street. We highly recommend checking out the the Orchid Showcase (hundreds of orchids!!), which is on display now through 2/22!
What is 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. 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 info about the Denver Botanic Gardens: http://www.botanicgardens.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade
2016-01-18 09:30 - 12:00 | City Park, Denver, CO, United States
During last year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade, 68,000 people marched through Denver to commemorate the Civil Rights leader, making it one of the largest MLK celebrations in the nation. (Westword)
Marade formation will begin immediately following the 9:30 a.m. program. The Marade will start at 10:45 a.m. sharp from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I HAVE A DREAM MEMORIAL in City Park, under direction from the podium.
The Marade will proceed south out of City Park by way of Esplanade St. to Colfax Avenue; then west on Colfax Avenue to Sherman St into the State Capitol grounds; South to Broadway to Civic Center Park. Motorized vehicles will proceed south on Broadway to 14th Ave. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program immediately follows the Marade, in Civic Center Park’s Greek Theater. The Total Distance Equals 5K.
More info: http://drmartinlkingjrchc.org/index.php/marade

Free Day at the National Western Stock Show
2016-01-19 | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
In celebration of the recently passed 2C ballot measure approving funds for improving the National Western Complex, Visit Denver and the National Western Stock Show are pleased to offer free Grounds Admission to everyone on February 19th. Some events, like the rodeo that night will still require a ticket.
Grounds open at 9a.
More info: http://nationalwestern.com

Café des Artes - Paris World Fairs
2016-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Local artist, Frederick Pichon, will present a lecture in English on this interesting topic followed by a discussion and Q & A.
Synopsis: At the end of the 19th century Paris world fairs were a showcase of industry, culture and all the discoveries of the modernity.
Tickets are $10 for AF members and $16 for non-members.
Drinks and snacks are provided.
More info and tickets: http://www.afdenver.org/event/cafe-des-arts-paris-world-fairs/
