Events

Travel back in time as a knowledgeable tour guide leads you through this beautifully maintained historic home. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30. Visits to the house are by guided tour only and tours depart every 30 minutes. Pro Tip: Tickets for all tour times are available starting at 10 am, so stop by early in.... Read More

What is it about cat videos? Give in to the power of cuteness and enjoy approximately 100 cat videos curated, compiled and edited by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis in the categories of Comedy, Drama, Animated, Musical, Action, Vintage, and Documentary. This second annual showcase will also feature a new selection of videos curated by.... Read More

Get an overview of how to make kombucha from the experts at Happy Leaf Kombucha and enjoy free samples during a tasting with the City Librarian. This event is part of the Denver Public Library's September celebration of all things brewed: Brew Ha!Ha! Highlights include: discounts on beer with your library card, coffee cuppings (tastings), inspiring.... Read More

One final summertime hurrah! Summer Scream = unlimited rides at Lakeside Amusement Park + unlimited drinks + live DJ + lots of fun, all in support of the Denver Film Society. So start your Labor Day weekend early with an awesome evening at a true Denver icon. We're pretty sure that riding the Wild Chipmunk.... Read More

The U.S.-Mexico border is in the news and the subject of great, and at times heated, debate. What is largely lost in the headlines is a vital long-term, nuanced understanding of the modern immigrant experience. Jason De León is assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan and director of the Undocumented Migration Project..... Read More

Enjoy a free concert with your Friday art walk in the Santa Fe Art District! Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153440216371368 Concert Series: 8/7: Chase N the Dream (funk, R & B) 8/21: The Corporation (rock cover - Heart, Journey) 9/4: Chilli Willi (top 40, latin rock) 9/18: Dotsero (jazz)

What's awesome about the 1st Saturday of every month? Free admission to the Denver Art Museum! With lots to see, do and make, the Denver Art Museum is a place everyone from preschoolers to grandmas will enjoy. Starting in 2015, the DAM's bilingual programming, CelebrARTE, will take place on 1st Free Saturdays. CelebrARTE info.

Kids and families are invited to join RedLine for 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. Food and drinks will be provided! More Info: http://redlineart.org/art/events/exhibitions/play-space-creative-play.html Session Descriptions from Redline: Session 1: May 30, June 6, June.... Read More

See Denver’s public art collection in a whole new light. Featured artworks will include: Virginia Folkestad’s Current 3, Adam Frank’s SUNLIGHT and Erick C. Jonson’s Bottom of the Night. Bike tour led by Denver Arts and Venues Public Art Administer, Rudi Cerri. RSVP (Limited to 15 people) All participants are required to wear appropriate safety gear,.... Read More

Widely noted folklorist and science historian Adrienne Mayor brings to life the story of the world’s first experimental toxicologist. Her book The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome’s Deadliest Enemy examines the brilliant rebel leader who challenged Roman imperialism in the first century B.C. The teenage Mithradates inherited a wealthy Black Sea.... Read More

We had so much fun at the first McNichols Project (along with roughly 900 other party-goers), that we can hardly wait for the second installment! From the Organizers: Two exciting exhibits inspire McNichols Project #2: Night of ROCK, commemorating 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park and the spirit of the 1960s. We also want.... Read More

From the Denver Art Museum website: Educators enjoy free admission to the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum and History Colorado Center and learn about the rich educational offerings available at each institution. You’ll also get exclusive access to the following exhibitions: • In Bloom: Painting Flowers in the Age of Impressionism  • Clyfford Still: The Colville.... Read More

UX Designer John McRee will be speaking to us on what empathy is, what it isn't, and how it can sometimes get us into trouble if we're not careful. Creative Mornings is a free breakfast lecture series for the creative community (and anyone else who enjoys learning new things and discovering new perspectives on the world).... Read More

Free coffee! And coffee brewing knowledge! Thanks, DPL! Sample a well-known coffee prepared five different ways on a beautiful September morning. Learn tips from the experts at Copper Door Coffee Roasters using items you may already have at home, as well as tools you may not have seen since chemistry class! More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

This is a beautiful celebration of the vitality of American Indian cultures is free and open to all. Don't miss it! One of the Denver Art Museum’s longest-running events, the 26th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration will feature American Indian dancers, drum groups, working artists, hands-on activities, artist booths, and more. The.... Read More

Join ideaLAB at the Denver Public Library and History Colorado for a Photo Mash-up Family Workshop! Participants will start at History Colorado'’s library and research center to choose a historic downtown Denver photo from their archives for your project. Next, you'’ll hit the streets to photograph the same spots featured in the photos. Finally, the group will meet up at.... Read More

Two things to celebrate: the 204th anniversary of our neighbor Mexico's independence and a free concert by the talented musicians of the Colorado Symphony orchestra! Scott O’Neil, resident conductor Jeff Nevin, arranger/trumpet Monica Abrego, soprano The Consulate General of Mexico in Denver, the Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony are thrilled to present El.... Read More

The GREAT DEBATE pits teams of non-experts head to head in lively debates of the inconsequential. Mundane topics are brought to life by ordinary, but opinionated folks. You're bound to be a flip-flopper after listening to compelling arguments on things that never mattered! Tickets: $6-$8 depending on your luck at the door. More info and reservations: http://www.buntport.com/calendar/calendar.htm#DEBATE

Ian Boyden works across multiple media including painting, sculpture, artist's books, photography, site-specific installations, and land art. Consistent across his productions is an intense interest in material relevance, place-based thought, and ecology, with a deep awareness of East Asian aesthetics. He studied for several years in China and Japan, and ultimately received degrees in the.... Read More

CollaborEAT is one of CityBuild’s signature events that completely transforms a space in Downtown Denver (park, lot, street, alleyway) into a beautiful urban community dining room. The event hosts anyone who is passionate about Denver for a unique evening of collaboration, discussion and innovative thinking. This year, the focus will be the future of the 16th Street.... Read More

Crack the genetic code during this evening of alleles and mutations. Dive into the gene pool and ponder personalized genomics, test your skill at sequencing DNA, and consider your own family tree while sipping a chromosomal cocktail.   Ages 21+ Only. (DMNS.org) Tickets: $12 (non-members), $10 (members) More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/1541-prophetic-genetics-ages-21.aspx

Hosts Andrew Orvedahl and Robert Rutherford present actors, comedians, musicians, writers, and other creative types telling true stories from their lives, centered on a monthly theme. This monthly event happening on the 3rd Wednesday is FREE! September theme: Firsts. Check out thenarratorspodcast.com for details, and how to sign up to tell. More info: http://www.buntport.com/calendar/calendar.htm#NARRATORS

Coffee cupping is the industry standard for judging a brew’s flavor and overall quality. Participants will learn basic tasting vocabulary and skills, and then use these skills to sample some of Denver’s top coffee roasters, including Copper Door, Corvus and Kaladi Coffee. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

Enjoy a free concert with your Friday art walk in the Santa Fe Art District! Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153440216371368 Concert Series: 8/7: Chase N the Dream (funk, R & B) 8/21: The Corporation (rock cover - Heart, Journey) 9/4: Chilli Willi (top 40, latin rock) 9/18: Dotsero (jazz)

Free holiday crafting fun? Yes please! From the Organizer: You may know Stephen Brown from his telegenic appearances on Craft Wars; or you may know him from his crafting books, Glitterville’s Handmade Halloweenand Glitterville’s Handmade Christmas. But once you know this charismatic crafter, you are a fan for life. Stephen Brown is a tireless artisan who creates ingenious craft.... Read More

City O' City and Suspect Press present the first annual Denver Small Press Fest. Free and open to the public, the Small Press Fest event will showcase zines, prints, art books, journals, and periodicals from 30+ partners and vendors in the light-drenched ballroom of Savoy. Panel discussions, readings, DJs, and interactive installations will punctuate the day’s festivities..... Read More

Calling all crafters and kids! Make animal pull toys with this collection-inspired craft project hosted by History Colorado and Sadie Fox Studio. Coffee and pastries will be available to buy. All supplies included. Class fee: $8 (History Colorado members); $10 (non-members) More info and registration: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/historical-craft-society-1

Starring Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Emily Longstreth. Directed by Christopher Guest. “The Big Picture, directed and co-written by Spinal Tap‘s Christopher Guest, looks at the industry from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming director having his first brush with success. Christopher Guest and co-writers Michael Varhol and fellow Spinal Tap-er Michael McKean have penned a hilarious.... Read More

Tea leaf reading is an ancient and magical art that taps into the rich world of the psyche, giving insight, guidance and creative prompts. Shaheen Miro will guide us through this rewarding and insightful process. Free class! More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

Never been to the Still? Then now is your chance to see the masterpieces of abstract expressionism housed in this unique museum. The building itself is stunning architecturally and well worth the visit too. Thanks to the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the Clyfford Still Museum will offer free admission on Fridays.... Read More

Denver Art Museum’s Untitled Final Fridays are our favorite fridays of the month! Centered around a vague theme, these fun evenings feature interesting presentations, fun things to make and take, mini theater performances from Buntport Theater, gallery tours of all varieties, plus great music by a live DJ, cash bar and light munchies. Show up and be.... Read More

Join Denver Public Library for an a-maze-ing after-hours family party! Discover the secrets hidden in our giant Harry Potter Triwizard cardboard maze and nosh on tasty Honeydukes snacks. The maze will be big enough for families to explore together. This is a family event. No unaccompanied adults or kids, please. Only the West (Acoma Plaza).... Read More

Other than water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and one of the oldest, tracing its roots (so to speak) to at least the 5th century BCE. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of tea, including the role it played in colonial empire building, the different types of tea,.... Read More

Beer is not just for drinking but cooking, too! Lose the alcohol and gain great flavors. This free class is taught by local caterer, Monica Kadillak. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha

We live in an artificially-lit world that allows us to be productive 24/7, at the expense of the night sky. National parks, such as Chaco Canyon, Big Bend, and Death Valley, are havens where we can unplug and reconnect with our ancestral night skies. Using global satellite images, discover the beauty of the dark and.... Read More

Starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, and Lynn Redgrave. Directed by Bill Condon. “Gods and Monsters is a speculation about the last days of the director James Whale, who was open about his sexuality in an era when most homosexuals in Hollywood stayed prudently in the closet. Whale (1889-1957) directed some 21 films, but is best remembered for.... Read More

PechaKucha is a simple presentation where the speaker shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds, while speaking to the images. This informal and fun gathering will feature creative people sharing their ideas, works and thoughts around how to “Brew a Better Denver.” Come listen, learn and then participate in the post-presentation forum where you’ll get.... Read More

The Denver Center for Performing Arts transforms a corner of the Auraria campus into a “fools paradise” with their spontaneous and playful performance of Romeo and Juliet.  The cast and director will be hanging around after the performance to discuss the themes of love, tragedy and the kiss of death with the audience.  The conversation.... Read More

Enjoy a wacky and wild romp through the absurdities and curiosities of nature with art collector Mark Addison, philosopher Cori Wong, and the artists of “Jokes of Nature," the exhibition currently on display at Redline. What is Ménage à Trois? It's a dynamic program that presents three takes on the gallery's current exhibition that may include dialogue, fireside.... Read More

Creative Mornings is a free breakfast lecture series for the creative community (and anyone else who enjoys learning new things and discovering new perspectives on the world) with chapters in 125 cities around the world. It's always thought-provoking and a great way to start your morning! About This Month's Speaker: At the heart of it, Mikey.... Read More

From the Organizer: Join Timothy J. Standring, Gates Foundation Curator of Painting & Sculpture, and co-curator of this exhibition, on a personal tour through the exhibition Castiglione: Lost Genius. You’ll learn how to be a connoisseur of the artist’s graphic works as well as hear many astonishing behind-the-scenes stories spanning 40 years of research on this rogue artist..... Read More

This evening is a great way to get to know opera as tickets to this less formal event are only $10! To help clarify things, these young artists are not beginning opera singers, they are trained professionals, so you can expect a great show during the showcase evening. From Opera Colorado: Help Opera Colorado welcome the.... Read More

What's awesome about the 1st Saturday of every month? Free admission to the Denver Art Museum! With lots to see, do and make, the Denver Art Museum is a place everyone from preschoolers to grandmas will enjoy. Starting in 2015, the DAM's bilingual programming, CelebrARTE, will take place on 1st Free Saturdays. CelebrARTE info.

Enjoy an old-time fall celebration without even having to leave the city! This year, Four Mile Historic Park will feature all of the favorites as well as some new elements, such as food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by Copper Kettle Brewing Company. Highlights of this event include a scarecrow-building station and pumpkin patch, pie-eating contests,.... Read More

** Go Play Denver will have a booth at this event, so come say hello! ** Living in Downtown Denver means you’re within arm’s reach of the best Denver has to offer. World-class arts, music and culture; carefully planned and curated open spaces and parks; dining and bountiful craft beer, liquor and wine; the central.... Read More

Enjoy an old-time fall celebration without even having to leave the city! This year, Four Mile Historic Park will feature all of the favorites as well as some new elements, such as food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by Copper Kettle Brewing Company. Highlights of this event include a scarecrow-building station and pumpkin patch, pie-eating contests, live.... Read More

Did you know that Denver has TEN sister cities around the world? Indeed we do: Axum, Ethiopia; Brest, France; Chennai, India; Cuernavaca, Mexico; Karmiel, Israel; Kunming, China; Nairobi, Kenya; Potenza, Italy; Takayama, Japan; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Get to know the art, music, language, food and culture of our sister cities at this wonderful free event organized by Denver Sister Cities International. The Worldwide Festival is perfect for people of all ages; for those who are planning trips.... Read More

“White Mirror” an original site-specific public dance performance for Babi Yar Park, by internationally renowned choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. “White Mirror” will be performed by Lemon Sponge Cake dancers and collaborator, Sharon Wehner, Principal Dancer with Colorado Ballet. The free performance will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m.,.... Read More