Fantastic Voyage, Stop 1: O Canada!
2016-01-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Ross-University Hills Library, 4310 E. Amherst Avenue, Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Fantastic Voyage: A Year-Long Tour of the World at Ross-University Hills Branch Library. In 2016, go on a trip around the world from the comfort of the library! The talented teachers of Active Minds will whisk you away to a different location on the third Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. Get your “passport” stamped at all 12 Fantastic Voyage events and you’ll be entered into a grand prize drawing at the end of 2016!
Our first stop on the tour is Canada!
The world’s longest land border is between the United States and our neighbor to the north. Most Americans, however, would find it difficult to talk about the country of Canada for more than a few minutes. Join Active Minds for a full hour on what makes Canada unique and special, including their history and current challenges.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/o-canada-fantastic-voyage-stop-1

Science Lounge: I Love Lucy
2016-01-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Raise your cocktail glass and reflect not on resolutions but on days long ago, on origins and ancestors. Uncover the links in the fossil record that we share with our primate cousins and unearth how Homo sapiens became the distinct species we are today. You may be inspired to take up an early stone tool and take a stab at hunting, or perhaps to break into one last round of auld lang syne in homage to Australopithecus. It is all in the family this opening Science Lounge for 2016! 21+ ONLY.
Science Lounge is a monthly event occurring on the 3rd Thursday of the month the combines heavy appetizers, desserts, a cash bar and science activities.
Tickets: $13 member, $15 nonmember
More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/the-science-lounge/the-science-lounge-i-love-lucy/

Nerd Nite Denver 19: Homelessness, Orbits and Smart Comedy
2016-01-21 18:30 - 21:30 | The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver, CO, 80212, United States
If you are a fan of TED talks, the Discovery Channel, Wikipedia binges, and drinking, Nerd Nite Denver is the show for you!
This month, hear about what’s being done to help homelessness in Denver; what it takes to put something in orbit around a planet; and how humor is used to spice up academic presentations.
Plus! X-Files guest star The Enigma will be on hand to talk about the upcoming The X-Files premier.
Tickets: $5 – $8
LINEUP

Homelessness in Denver: What is Being Done? by Holly Kathryn Norton, Ph.D., State Archaeologist & Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Going Around: The Science of Orbits! by Col. Martin France
Smart Humor: When Comedians Teach Academics to Present by Kyle Sanders

More info and Tickets: http://www.nerdnitedenver.com

Art Fitness Training: Denver Art Museum
2016-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, 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: Libby Barbee – Multi Media Installation
2016-01-23 - 2016-01-24, 2016-01-30 - 2016-01-31 | 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 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

Tiny Houses, Big Dreams
2016-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Decker Library, 1501 S. Logan St., Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Learn about a movement that is sweeping the nation. Barbara Mariner, CEO of Live Simply Colorado, will discuss everything that’s involved in building a tiny house, including costs, land, legal issues and lifestyle considerations.
Free and open to the public. No registration is required.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/tiny-houses-big-dreams

Resident Artist: Duncan Parks Reception
2016-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Ross-Broadway Library, 33 E. Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
In December, Duncan Parks www.duncan-parks.com explored Denver Public Library’s visual databases by building a drawing machine and creating an interactive piece of software to analyze visual connections and relationships and to create a series of drawings that in turn explore the interface between the natural environment and man-made structures. See this artist’s amazing outcome while enjoying light refreshments created by Monica Kadillak. Coffee provided by White Tail Coffee.
Free event, open to everyone.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/resident-artist-duncan-parks-reception

Upcycled Jewelry
2016-01-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO, 80209, United States
Use beer cans, soda cans and other fun things to create one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. This program is for adults but children eight and older may attend with an adult.
Free class. All materials and instructions provided.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/upcycled-jewelry

An Afternoon of American Art Song
2016-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Redline, 2350 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of American art song. American art song is a deep-rooted tradition: Classical songs written by American Composers for the voice with piano accompaniment. Opera Colorado’s Young Artists (don’t let the name fool you! These are highly-trained and very talented adult performers who are part of Opera Colorado’s residency program) will delight with a concert filled with contemporary American Art Song. The Scarlet Letter composer Lori Laitman will join to discuss her work and a reception will follow the performance.
Tickets: $15
More info and tickets: https://www.operacolorado.org/tickets/a-list-event-series/american-art-song/

FINAL WEEK: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
2016-01-25 - 2016-01-31 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Test your powers of observation as you journey through The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. This immersive, interactive experience combines science and history to bring to life the Victorian era vividly portrayed in the beloved Sherlock Holmes stories, masterminded by physician-turned-author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
This exhibit isn’t included with general admission to the museum, but is definitely worth the ticket price!
More info: http://www.dmns.org/the-international-exhibition-of-sherlock-holmes/

FINAL WEEK: Toys of the 50s, 60s and 70s
2016-01-25 - 2016-01-31 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Gumby. Barbie. Slinky. Mr. Potato Head. Wham-O. Spirograph. Hot Wheels. The names of these popular toys capture the craziness, the joy, the sheer fun of being a kid. But beneath those nutty names are rich veins of nostalgia, memory and history. The stories of the kids who played with these toys, the adults who bought them, the child-rearing experts who judged them and the people who invented them reflect the rhythms of American life.
Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s is a playful traveling exhibit developed by the Minnesota History Center. Not only does this exhibit exude FUN with its themed rooms filled with games and toy treasures, but it also encourages visitors to play and let their imaginations run wild.
This is so much fun!! Don’t miss it!!
Included with museum admission. CLOSES SUN 1/27
More info: http://historycoloradocenter.org/exhibits/toys/

Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2016-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Hooray! It’s an SCFD Free Day! The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a great place to spend the day exploring science, nature and technology. Additional fees apply for IMAX/planetarium shows and the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes.
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 DMNS: http://www.dmns.org

City Build Winter Gathering
2016-01-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join City Build for an evening of engaging conversation, fast-paced ice broomball challenges, snacks and warm beverages provided by The Palm Restaurant. City Build events are a fun way to meet new people and get involved in making Denver an even better place to live, work and play.
UPDATE: Due to predicted colder temperatures, we are adjusting the event so we can stay warm and still enjoy an evening together!
We will be gathering at The Palm for engaging conversations, beverages, snacks and the option to ice skate and/or play broomball. If you are interested in skating, you may bring your own skates or rent for free!
Even though the event is now free, we still need you to RSVP!
Not interested in playing broomball? That’s alright! You’re welcome to just come hang with us all night.
Tickets: FREE!
What is City Build? CityBuild Denver is an initiative of the Downtown Denver Partnership that focuses on engaging millennials in building a community that is filled with passionate and educated individuals. These are the future generation of leaders that we are working to engage in all aspects of building a great city, such as the arts, entrepreneurship, planning, architecture, business, technology, economic development etc. This community connects via social events, unique speaker presentations, behind the scenes tours, educational series and more.
More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citybuild-denver-winter-gathering-tickets-20482278045

FINAL WEEK: Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty
2016-01-26 - 2016-01-31 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
In Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty, the exhibition explores in detail the myriad image choices Minter has made as a painter and photographer, the evolution of her style and technique, and her mode of production, including her organization of an unusual studio of assistants trained to create hyper-real, sometimes dizzyingly painted surfaces. Pretty/Dirty illustrates Minter’s progress from a curious youth looking critically at the domestic landscape before her to the media-savvy cultural producer whose images simultaneously define and critique our times.
From the beginning of her career, Minter has been embroiled in controversies over the relationship of her art to feminism, fashion, and celebrity. As her own profile as an artist interested in these vexed cultural intersections has grown, her work has risked looking as effortless as a mirror held up to the most supercilious aspects of today’s “bling” lifestyle. Yet Minter’s work is not merely a mirror of our culture, and this exhibition provides, for the first time, a critical evaluation of her practice as an astute interpretation of our deepest impulses, compulsions, and fantasies.
Included with MCA Denver admission
More info: http://mcadenver.org/marilynminter.php

3D Printing Open House
2016-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Popups Example
Heard about 3D printing but never seen it in action? Would you like to know more about how to make a 3D model and have it printed at DPL? Drop by their 3D printing open house to learn more!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/adult/3d-printing-open-house

One Painting at a Time: PH-329, 1944
2016-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Default Theme
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 the Clyfford Still Museum for explorations lead by museum conservation and collections staff, experts on the life and work of Clyfford Still.
On January 27, James Squires, chief conservator at CSM, leads a conversation about a painting Still created on brown denim during World War II.
One Painting at a Time lectures are FREE, but registration is required: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/one-painting-at-a-time-ph-329-1944/

CANCELLED: Exploring Colorado Wineries
2016-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Ross-Cherry Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
UPDATE: Per the Denver Public Library website, this event has been cancelled for unspecified reasons. No new date has been given.
Travel through Colorado’s wine country with author Paula Mitchell. Learn about the history of Colorado’s wine industry, discover its distinct wine regions, and get suggestions on visiting wineries as she discusses her book, Exploring Colorado Wineries: Guidebook and Journal.
Free event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/exploring-colorado-wineries

Star Wars: Origins of the Force - THX-1138
2016-01-27 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

3 Course Comedy
2016-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Deer Pile, 206 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
A one-of-a-kind showcase where the comics bring the funny and the food. Comedians Adrian Mesa and Eric Henderson are back with their food-based showcase, 3 Course Comedy. Join them for a traditional Cuban feast complete with an instructional cooking session by Adrian himself.

Food is served at 8pm
Show starts at 8:30
Free!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1697103910527051/

Maker Day: Pen Pal Appreciation Club
2016-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO, 80209, United States
Test drive Denver Public Library’s DIY stationery and scrapbooking tools and make some special mail-art. Embossing, die cutting and custom envelopes + your imagination = overjoyed long distance friends!
Free class. All materials and instructions provided.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/maker-day-pen-pal-appreciation-lab

Untitled Final Fridays
2016-01-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Untitled Final Fridays at Denver Art Museum offer a late night chance (the DAM is open until 10p) to explore the galleries, make and create with cool collaborative partners from around Denver and sip a beverage from the cash bar with your art-inclined friends. All of this extra programming is included with museum admission!
About the Event from the Denver Art Museum Website:
Calling all kiddos, champs, and black sheep! It’s a new Untitled season and to kick it off, we’re getting in a family way. Wait, that came out wrong…what I mean is…we’re gathering up family and friends for a night that celebrates traditions, stories, and skills passed down through the generations.
First things first. The DAM’s current Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Gregg Deal is rounding out his residency with a provocative performance entitled “White Indian”. You can follow along and catch three performance pieces centering on pop culture, indigenous identity, and the politics of bloodlines. Gregg is a father, husband, and world class button-pusher who recently relocated to Denver. Welcome to the family, Gregg!
Next up, our brothers-from-another-mother—i.e. the Denver Public Library—will help us finally answer that lingering question: am I the weird kid? Whether you’re the middle child or the golden child, DPL has some fun in store.
Family Photos, Awkward & Otherwise
Say cheese and hold still, it’s time for family photos. Photographer Jesse Paige Rowe busts out the albums to shine a light on how and why we photograph the ones we love, along with tips, tricks, and challenges of the trade.
Speaking of family photos, things just got a little awkward….Grab your friends and reenact some of our favorite family scenes from the DAM collections. Matching denim and laser beam backdrops optional.
Urkel Anyone?
If you feel like getting gussied up, what better way to pay homage to a Family Matters night than a good old-fashioned Steve Urkel costume? I don’t know about you, but my suspender game is going to be on fleek. (Is that what the kids are saying these days?)
Car Stories
Set up the slide projector and pull up a chair because Denver favorites, The Narrators are here to regale us with stories of family vacations. Comedians Christie Buchele and Samantha Schmitz and other interesting folks lead us through a night of traveler tales and rowdy road trips.
Next up, it’s time for car confessionals…listen, we love the holidays as much as the next guy, but, after months of tense travels and small talk with Aunt Sally, we might all need a minute to vent. Lucky for us, world-renowned vehicular therapist Dr. Marvin Archibald is coming to Untitled to lend an ear and teach the art of automotivation. Jump in the back seat and unpack your baggage. Sound weird? Don’t worry; when it comes to venting, Marvin is just what the doctor ordered.
Family Dynamics in Art
Now that you’ve let it all out, let’s dive into the hidden dynamics of our favorite painted families with licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Linda Chassman. While we’re there, we’ll chat with husband and wife artists Hollis + Lana about their new family-inspired creation.
As we all know, family isn’t just the one you’re born into. What about the families you choose? You know, your friends and neighbors? Untitled brothers, Warm Cookies of the Revolution, are back to branch out and plant our community roots, and Joan and Charlie of Buntport Theater Company are here to spread the love.
Finally, as an extra special treat, Ink Lounge is in the house to help you screen print and decorate your very own family Coat of Arms! Show off your colors and share what makes your family, friends, and community special. It will be so pretty, Mom’s sure to put it on the fridge.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/article/explore-family-matters-untitled

Art Fitness Training: the ART Hotel
2016-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | the ART Hotel, 1201 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80203, United States

"What's The Paint?" A TEDxMileHigh Adventure with the Clyfford Still Museum
2016-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Default Theme
Come behind the scenes at the Clyfford Still Museum for a look at how one man’s life work is being catalogued, conserved, and presented to the world to change the course of art history.
Join James Squires, chief conservator, for a behind the scenes interactive look at the art and science of conservation at the Clyfford Still Museum.
Find out how the art of one fameless person, stored primarily in a rural Maryland barn and hidden from view for three decades, can be resurrected to form the world’s most intact public collection of an American artist.
FREE! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-paint-a-tedxmilehigh-adventure-with-the-clyfford-still-museum-tickets-20760139135

Newspaper Research at History Colorado
2016-01-30 10:15 - 11:15 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Historic newspapers are great sources of information for historians, genealogists, or anyone who enjoys coming face-to-face with the past. Join the reference librarian at theStephen H. Hart Library & Research Center at the History Colorado Center to learn more about their newspaper collection and how to use it in your own research. The class will pay special attention to Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection’s new interface.
Tickets: Members $4, nonmembers $5
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/newspaper-research-stephen-h-hart-library-research-center-0
Tickets can be purchased by calling 303-866-2394 or buy online.

Duck, Duck, Dupe
2016-01-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Come on the final Saturday of each month January — June and play along with the fun-loving Buntport Theater folks. This is an all-ages show that presents three stories, one of which isn’t true. Your job is to guess the fake. Sound like fun? Come out and give it a try!
$6-$8 (roll at the door), with $1 discount if you dress like a duck!
Shows at 1p and 3p.
More info and reservations: http://www.buntport.com/calendar/calendar.htm#DuckDuckDupe

Stamped Washer Necklaces
2016-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Untitled ngg_pictures
The talented craft experts at Denver Public Library will guide you through taking ordinary washers from the hardware store and turning them into custom-engraved necklaces. Make a unique gift for yourself or someone special!
Free class. All materials provided.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/stamped-washer-necklaces

Opera on Tap at Syntax: Bel Canto vs. Big Opera
2016-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Syntax: Physic Opera, 554 S. Broadway, Denver, CO, 80209, United States
FACE OFF: BEL CANTO VS. BIG OPERA
Saturday, January 30, 2016
6:30PM
Syntax: Physic Opera
554 South Broadway, Denver, CO
Tickets: $8 advance and students/$10 day of show
Order tickets via Eventbrite: http://ootcojanuary16.eventbrite.com/
For one night only Opera on Tap pits light, dainty, effervescent bel canto against big, lush, powerful opera!

Rossini vs. Wagner
Donizetti vs. Verdi
Mozart vs. Puccini
Each compete in themed rounds including:
Sex on a Stick
Pissed as Hell!
Evil…Pure. Evil.
and
Most Fervent Prayer
Round for round you will vote to choose which style of opera represents each theme best!
Singers include:
Humberto Borboa Beltrán
Ruth Brand
Julie Campbell
Ekaterina Kotcherguina
Ariana Krudwig
Solveig Olsen
Eve Orenstein
Leah Podzimek
Paige Elizabeth Sentianin
Thomas Sitzler
Sarah Stone
Leah Podzimek
With the fearless Daniel Mullens on piano!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/164441903919952/

Free Day at Denver Zoo
2016-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
Hooray! It’s an SCFD Free Day! All the Free Days at Denver Zoo take place during the colder months (Jan, Feb and Nov) so don’t wait for a warm sunny day to take advantage of the chance to see the zoo for free. Bundle up, bring your coffee and go!
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 about the Denver Zoo: http://www.denverzoo.org

I Miss My MTV
2016-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 908 14th St, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
I Miss My MTV, created by the award-winning Band of Toughs and presented by Denver Arts & Venues, is a live performance mix tape celebrating the golden age of MTV.
Join the Band of Toughs at the Ellie Caulkins Studio Loft for a high-energy blend of theatre, dance, live music and video. Bust out your black eye-liner and bask in the glow of a future so bright you gotta wear shades.
Tickets: $22
More info and tickets: http://bandoftoughs.com
