Anthropologist, archaeologist, and adventurer Mark Aldenderfer takes you to the remote basins and ranges of the Andes in Peru and the Himalayas in Nepal to discover the origins of settled village life and how humans adapted to high-altitude environments. Uncover fascinating objects and stories, dig through excavation projects, and delve into the genetics and health.... Read More

The criminalization or legalization of marijuana has been a heated debate for several years, both locally and nationally. With Amendment 64, Colorado has been at the center of this debate, being one of only two states to legalize and regulate cannabis. Lisa Pasko, associate professor of Sociology and Criminology, examines the history of cannabis laws and.... 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

This fall, the Gardens presents its newest event: Glow at the Gardens. The York Street location will light up the night with jack-o'-lanterns and luminaria-lined pathways winding through the grounds to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Stories by The Story Seeker, scavenger hunts and other fall-themed activities will be part of the fun. All activities included.... Read More

The 31st annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo. All activities are included in the price of admission, or covered under your membership, as applicable. Dates: SAT 10/24, SUN 10/25, SAT 10/31 and SUN 11/1, 9:00am to 5:00pm. For an evening Boo at the.... Read More

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

Join Denver Public Library (DPL) for a trick or treat extravaganza at the Central Library! Staff will hand out treats throughout the building, and there will be storytelling under the derrick in Western History/Genealogy, maker madness in the ideaLab, and games and crafts in the Children’s Library. They'll have (paper) pumpkin decorating, pin the spider on the giant web,.... Read More

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum invites werewolves, witches and wandering spirits of all ages to spend a spooky Saturday in their 1930s hangar. Event includes the following activities: Bounce House Carnival Games Open Cockpits Pedal Planes The Big Batmobile and the Colorado Movie Cars Green Screen Adventures Face Painting Magic Shows Science Experiments And.... Read More

Trick-or-treat around the History Colorado Center and meet famous Coloradans of the past, like William Green Russell and Molly Brown. Free with admission. More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/historic-halloween-history-colorado-center-0

Tour the historic Byers-Evans House Museum, decorated for Halloween, then enjoy tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and desserts with a cup of tea. Tickets: $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers. Reservations required, call 303-620-4933. More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/halloween-tea

The 31st annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo. All activities are included in the price of admission, or covered under your membership, as applicable. Dates: SAT 10/24, SUN 10/25, SAT 10/31 and SUN 11/1, 9:00am to 5:00pm. For an evening Boo at the.... Read More

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional Mexican celebration in which death is recognized as a natural part of the cycle of life. More than 500 years ago, when the Conquistadors came to what we know as Mexico, they stumbled upon the Aztec Indians practicing a ritual that seemed to mock.... Read More

About Artist Petah Coyne: Petah Coyne’s sculptures convey tension between vulnerability and aggression, innocence and seduction, beauty and decadence, and, ultimately, life and death. Existing between the boundaries of figuration and abstraction, they incorporate unconventional materials such as tree roots, sand, human hair, scrap metal, silk flowers, Velcro, religious statuary, and taxidermy. She thinks of her.... Read More

Two species emerged on the African savannas 5 to 7 million years ago: the ancestor of modern elephants and an upright walking ape who eventually gave rise to the elephant’s most feared hunter, Homo sapiens. Although each lineage spread out of the continent and diversified around the world, today we question whether these two animals.... Read More

In adaptable and humor-filled talks, Shawn Micallef uses striking examples from his extensive travels to cities around the world to show us why and how cities can be great. With grace, wit, and counterintuitive thinking, Micallef touches on local economies, public space, art and architecture. Micallef leaves audiences with a new appreciation of—and a clutch.... Read More

Creative Mornings = inspiring speaker + free breakfast + free coffee + networking About the Speaker: Laleh Mehran creates experiential art. Her process for making artwork involves both “art” + “work.” Lots of work! It’s in this process of making that ideas can shift, visuals can expand, and production methods can improve - all enhancing the final.... Read More

Join creative leaders from Denver and nationally for a full day event featuring panel discussions and workshops on getting inspired, building partnerships and putting your ideas into action. You should attend this free event if you are a creative community-builder, an artist with ideas to share, working at the intersection of creativity and business, or.... Read More

Come experience the sometimes shocking, sometimes controversial, and always colorful works in Fritz Scholder’s Indian series with associate curator John Lukavic. Learn about what started it all and the legacy this series left on the Indian art world. Conversations with Curators feature lively discussion with different curators on the first Friday of the month. All Conversations are.... Read More

Chance to Dance offers professional dance workshops (beginner and intermediate level - open to anyone regardless of age or ability) that the public can register for and attend for FREE. Over lunch, there will be an opportunity connect with dance companies and studios, learn about their programs and even sign up for classes. The afternoon will showcase.... Read More

Fan your inspiration and fortitude by attending one of Denver Public Library's NaNoWriMo Write-Ins. All interested novelists are encouraged to come and hang out, get some writing done and draw strength from your fellow authors! Drop in anytime that works for you. Saturday, November 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Central Library, Fresh City Lounge, Level 1 Saturday, November.... 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.

Write Denver is a collaborative write-the-city project hosted by Lighthouse Writers Workshop. During this installment of the project, Write Denver is collaborating with Schlessman Library for a place-based writing session that will end with an installation inside the library. FREE and open to the public (both writers and non-writers)! More info: http://www.writedenver.org

Free lecture on a groovy topic. Author Bill Rorabaugh recently published the book American Hippies and will speak about the lasting legacy of 60s counterculture at West Side Books. Read Rorabaugh's October article on this topic in Time magazine here: http://time.com/4059539/hippies-culture-war/. Free event. Get more information by contacting West Side Books: [email protected]

It’s no secret that Denver is among the fastest growing cities in the nation, prompting serious discussions about how to balance the interests of all who are impacted: Neighborhoods, citizens, affordability, sustainability, property rights, jobs, health, livability and diversity, among other things. Steve Ferris, director of Denver’s Development Services, addresses the dynamic, political and extremely challenging.... Read More

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

You don't have to wait until next spring to get your Civic Center food truck fix!  Civic Center NOSH & POSH brings several of your favorite Civic Center EATS trucks together with local fashion trucks for a fun and unique way to spend lunchtime in Civic Center Park. Shop boutique items, snag local gems and grab a.... Read More

You're invited to join Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, Hispanic Chamber Foundation, MillerCoors, Colorado Technology Association, Exdo Events Center, Healthier Colorado, Junior League of Denver, KBNO radio, Mile High United Way's Emerging Leaders Council, RiNo Urban Improvement Committee and Teach for America Colorado for an evening of imagining a better Colorado while sipping on some free.... Read More

Denver Public Library's Eugene Field branch will host a special Washington Park homecoming for local author Cynthia Swanson. Swanson’s debut novel, “The Bookseller” is set in a lushly described 1960s Denver and features a nostalgic depiction of the Washington Park of yesteryear. Join the author for a ride to yesterdays that were and the futures that could.... Read More

Teen Fridays Nights at MCA Denver is a free, drop in program for teens where teens can hang out and join in on a variety of workshops led by local artists and creatives. Teen admission is always FREE at MCA Denver. November 13: Ink Lounge screenprinting workshop November 27: No teen programs due to Thanksgiving November 20:.... Read More

Learn how to pickle with the pros! Join Tyler DuBois from The Real Dill for a pickling workshop at The Growhaus. You'll learn all the techniques needed to make shelf-stable pickles and quick pickles. Participants will go home with a jar of pickles that they made! $30 in advance, $40 day of workshop. More info and tickets.

Why do we have Christmas trees?  Or for that matter holiday lights, egg nog, holly or mistletoe.  Join us as we seek to explain the origins of a wide variety of holiday traditions and examine how they have evolved and changed over time. Free lecture from Active Minds.

The History Colorado Center will host a tea party for kids and their toys and dolls. Join the museum for tea, scones, and jam. Children will help make their own butter for the scones, and enjoy a fancy tea. Then the group will tour the museum and catch a special performance of a variation from the Nutcracker performed by Colorado Ballet..... Read More

Curious about the new hotel at the airport? Here's your chance to take a look around without having to stay the night. This is a free event, but tickets are REQUIRED. More info and reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/den-westin-preview-event-nov-15-tickets-19153726311?mc_eid=022b3b7a05&mc_cid=9798eb7772 From the organizers: Join us for a day of family fun as DEN opens the new Public Plaza and Westin Denver.... Read More

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, join Active Minds for a program on the history and origins of the holiday and its associated traditions. Free lecture from Active Minds. More info: http://www.activeminds.com/events_denver.html

Journey through the 56 million-year history of the horse with journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams. She will share stories of the deep evolutionary fellowship between people and horses, a complex relationship that has included hunting, taming, and veneration. You’ll travel the world as you hear about the Takhi horses of Mongolia, the Garrano horses of.... Read More

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the History Colorado Center? Join the museum for free members-only collections tours every third Tuesday at 1 p.m., and learn how their collections are stored and cared for by their collections team. You’ll visit rarely seen storage and processing spaces and get an up-close-and-personal view of artifacts. Tour is limited.... Read More

Have you heard? The History Colorado Center is open late every third Tuesday of the month! All floors of the museum are open during this special event so you can explore all the exhibits including "TOYS of the 50s, 60s and 70s," which is on an extended playdate through January. So go check out the.... Read More

Join the Alliance Française of Denver for Café des Arts: “St Germain 1950s: Sartre, Cubism and Jazz music.” Local artist, Frederick Pichon, will present a lecture on this interesting topic followed by a discussion and Q & A. Synopsis: After five years of war, an explosion of life and creativity mixing European and American culture happens in Paris. Tickets.... Read More

About Artist Beverly Fishman: For more than two decades, Beverly Fishman has explored the relationship between the body and medicine by mixing optical patterns and vibrant colors with representational elements taken from pharmaceutical and scientific imaging systems in her largely abstract work. Her work ranges from the microscopic to the macroscopic as she magnifies the minute.... Read More

Show us your moves! Come on up out of your seat and onto the dance floor with Denver’s own contemporary dance troupe Wonderbound. Get physical with the science behind movement and human physiology, and try out the dating dance animals use to find their mates before side-stepping to the bar. Ages 21+ Only.  (DMNS.org) Tickets:.... Read More

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, join Active Minds for a program on the history and origins of the holiday and its associated traditions. Free lecture from Active Minds. More info: http://www.activeminds.com/events_denver.html

To celebrate the new I’m an Artist membership, MCA Denver will be hosting a launch party on November 19, 2015 from 7-9PM. The party will coincide with the reopening of the Open Shelf Library, featuring new and classic work from eleven artists. The party will feature live screen printing of the artist membership cards, a.... Read More

Museum quality drinking! A special edition of MCA Denver's Bartender in Residence program celebrating Marilyn Minter's Pretty/Dirty retrospective.  A. Minetta Gould (Ste. Ellie) will join the MCA team on the roof for some pretty dirty cocktails, and one of the best views of downtown Denver. Admission to the event, plus the entire museum: $5, free for MCA members Cocktails.... Read More

Teen Fridays Nights at MCA Denver is a free, drop in program for teens where teens can hang out and join in on a variety of workshops led by local artists and creatives. Teen admission is always FREE at MCA Denver. November 13: Ink Lounge screenprinting workshop November 20: Printmaking workshop with artist Lindsay Gustave November 27:.... Read More

More than just music, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra combines high quality music concerts with fun activities before and after the performance to create a one-of-a-kind musical evening experience. For Inextinguishable, sample chilis cooked by firemen and then enjoy a cello concert! Tickets are $10 - $20, Buy Tickets The Music: The “adventurous cellist” (New York Times) Jay.... Read More

Fan your inspiration and fortitude by attending one of Denver Public Library's NaNoWriMo Write-Ins. All interested novelists are encouraged to come and hang out, get some writing done and draw strength from your fellow authors! Drop in anytime that works for you. Saturday, November 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Central Library, Fresh City Lounge, Level 1 Saturday, November.... Read More

Get ready for the holidays with some help from free crafting workshops from the Denver Public Library! This class is suitable for beginning knitters and yarn and needles are provided. About the mug cozy: This quick knit gift for the holidays is easy to replicate at home so you can make as many as you.... Read More

Fresh City Life is pleased to host the library's first theremin concert. This rare instrument was invented by Leon Theremin nearly 100 years ago and is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments. The fascinating interaction between the player and the instrument is a marvel; the musician's every motion controls and affects the pitch and.... Read More

Ready, set, write! Free with admission, this monthly (every 4th Tuesday, 1-3) drop-in writing clinic at the Denver Art Museum invites writers of all levels to come be inspired by art. Writing topics will be provided. Details: Meet in the El Pomar Grand Atrium of the Hamilton Building, level 1. All experience levels welcome, bring your.... Read More

Returning for an encore performance, the Castle Rock Community Ringers make incredible music using only the classic choir bells – and these musicians know how to create a joyful noise! The well-regarded Castle Rock Community Ringers will show us how to ‘throw cares away’ with their thoughtful blend of holiday and secular songs all created.... Read More

The streets and buildings of Downtown Denver will light up for the holidays during the center city’s Grand Illumination on Friday, November 27 starting at 6 p.m. Hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights and entertainment will mark the festive occasion from Denver Union Station to the City & County Building, including the 16th Street Mall, Skyline.... Read More

Finally, a chance to actually climb inside the vintage aircraft housed inside the big hanger at the Wings over the Rockies! During the monthly Cockpit Demo days, select aircraft are opened for people of all ages to climb inside and sit in the pilot's seat. More info: http://wingsmuseum.org/event-calendar/cockpit-demo-day-19/

Playing a variety of pieces from the 16th and early 17th centuries on a variety of historical instruments, including the four-course Renaissance guitar, seven-course Renaissance lute, and the 14-string theorbo, no one conjures the sound of Shakespeare’s world like talented musician, Peter Schimpf. His repertoire includes intricate and lively pieces from England, France, and Italy.... Read More

Kick off the holiday season with the fun-loving crew of Little Man Ice Cream as they light their towering Christmas tree and a larger-than-life Menorah. This fun-for-everyone event includes caroling, a visit from Santa, live reindeer, Clydesdale horses, free food, hot cider and chestnuts roasting by an open fire. More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/holiday-tree-lighting-2/

This popular annual family concert takes attendees on a musical trip around the globe. Drums of the World features your very own Colorado Symphony percussionists playing rhythmic instruments new and old – it'll be everything but the kitchen sink! Don't forget to arrive early for pre-concert activities in the lobby! (CO Symphony) Tickets: $25 for.... Read More

First Tuesday evenings at the Children's Museum are always free and now there are even more things to see and try thanks to a new expansion of the museum. More info: https://www.mychildsmuseum.org

2015, 210 Minute Running Time 6 shows remain. Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm - 10 tickets left! Saturday, December 5th at 2pm - 10 tickets left! Sunday, December 6th at 2pm - SOLD OUT! Thursday, December 10th at 7pm - SOLD OUT! Saturday, December 12th at 2pm - 80% SOLD OUT Sunday, December 13th at 2pm.... 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 a great way to start your morning! About the Speaker: Chris O'Hara is a structural engineer and design enthusiast whose.... Read More

Tour Denver's oldest standing structure, the Four Mile House Museum, for Free! Nestled on the banks of Cherry Creek, the Four Mile House was the last stop coming west to Denver along the Cherokee Trail. It was a welcome site for the weary travelers, a place to wash off the trail dust, have a drink.... Read More

The Berger Collection’s intriguing Portrait of a Man as Saint Sebastian is the focus of a talk by collection curator Kathleen Stuart. Explore what it might mean to have yourself portrayed as an allegorical figure – a saint, or a sinner, or a mythical hero. Conversations with Curators feature lively discussion with different curators on the first.... 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.

The Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace is an event that allows young business owners to display and sell their unique products to the local community. This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry,.... Read More

Celebrate the holiday  in Victorian fashion with Four Mile Historic Park! Activities include arts and crafts, traditional games, storytelling, decorating the Four Mile tree, and more. Enjoy live music and take a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, all decorated for the seaon. Father Christmas will even drop by for a visit. Tickets: Adults:.... Read More

"The Mizel Museum’s permanent exhibit, 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks, is a dynamic journey through art, artifacts and digital media that illuminates, narrates and celebrates Jewish history and culture, which is ultimately a celebration of not only contemporary life but of all humanity. The exhibit encourages an ongoing conversation about where we came from and.... Read More