Events

Yay! Free admission! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny on every $10.... Read More

Do you have a project in the wings that inspires you? Perhaps it’s a play, or a novel or a series of essays; or maybe your personal blog. You write for pay and meet your deadlines easily, but your own creative project always gets pushed to the side. Join seasoned writer’s coach Cynthia Morris in this.... Read More

From the relaxed enjoyment of a Planetarium seat, soar over some of our favorite park lands of the western United States. We’ll inspect these natural playgrounds from above and ponder the geological forces that formed and sculpted both our state and the surrounding region. More info and tickets: https://secure1.dmns.org/products/2007-digital-earth-plentiful-parks.aspx

Brian French from French Paper will start off the discussion then all presenters will give quick snippets about how they got educated, how they ended up in studios that create.... Read More

Love beer and food? So do we, but the science behind why we find certain pairings so satisfying isn’t clear. Be a part of this research study led by curator and.... Read More

For ten years, Denver Public Library hosted their Madame Defarge’s Knitting Salon in a first floor meeting room of the Central Library. They’re relaunching this fun, experiential event and relocating.... Read More

Raising the Brand of Government in Colorado In a time of uncharted waters in Washington, D.C., state and local policies are arguably more important than ever. Please join us on Friday,.... Read More

New this year: MCA Spring Breaks: A Vacation From Normal. This brand new series of epic events will bring you back to your days of MTV debauchery and give you an excuse to name drop Carmen Electra and Sisqo again. Bring on the frosted tips, jorts, and tequila-infused seediness because Spring Break is here. On Friday,.... Read More

Be inspired by women in science! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science and CBS4 are excited to host the third annual Girls and Science event on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Explore a variety of Science Clubhouses, where girls (and boys!) and their families will meet women scientists and experience the many diverse opportunities a.... Read More

Three local fiber artists and Fancy Tiger Crafts present an evening of contemporary cross stitch for all levels of experience.  During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use non-traditional substrates.... Read More

Kayla Marque is a Denver-born songwriter with musical roots in soul, folk, R&B, hip-hop, and funk. Her debut solo album, “Live and Die Like This,” was released in 2016 and captures her vocal prowess over both piano and guitar. Kayla appears on the Tiny Library Concert stage with collaborator and local soul powerhouse Kid Astronaut,.... Read More

Peanut, Chicken, Pumpkin... what nicknames do you possess? What are the stories behind them? We want to know! Bring your tales to the microphone and hear the stories of Dawn Fay, Nathan Lund and Alicia Mountain as we explore tales of Nicknames. Raconteur Denver combines the joy of exploring new locations, meeting new people and.... Read More

Jessie de la Cruz, Archivist and Digital Collections Manager, Clyfford Still Museum Join the Still Museum for this signature program that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single painting. Clyfford Still Museum Lanny and Sharon Martin Galleries Free | Registration required More info and registration: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/one-painting-at-a-time-ph-955-1958/

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to partner with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission to present Indigenous Film, a.... Read More

Warm Cookies of the Revolution has more LEGOS than they know what to do with, so how about we build a LEGO city together and hear pitches of what a government.... Read More

Highlights African American Hall of Fame. Learn more about the pictures you see on the wall at the library through this interactive event. Handouts will be available and there will be prizes.... Read More

Free breakfast + an intriguing speaker = Creative Mornings! This Month's speaker: Jared David Paul (JDP) In the Taboo themed presentation for CreativeMornings, JDP will offer a personal survey exploring.... Read More

Pink Hawks is an Afrobeat / Chicano hip-hop orchestra, playing original and future-traditional music to help you get your dance on. Bring the whole family, bring your ear plugs, and DPL will have the coffee and doughnuts. More info: Pink Hawks

Three bilingual (English/Spanish) immigration attorneys will share resources and answer questions about a variety of immigration topics. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event?id=26997

Celebrate Women's History Month by getting to know some of the women who helped shape our city and state! This lecture will cover some familiar names as well as some lesser known figures while examining the legacy of these accomplished women. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event?id=28917 DPL Central, 7th Floor

Everyone is invited to an open house at Colorado Muslim Society's Denver Mosque. Get to know your muslim neighbors while enjoying light refreshments. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1656757531293796/ Colorado Muslim Society - Denver Mosque 2071 S Parker Rd, Denver, Colorado 80231

Music was part of Still’s life from an early age. Still played piano and memorized works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Schubert. His record collection, which is part of the Museum’s archives, includes an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, traditional, gospel, blues, and folk. If you share Still’s appreciation for music, join us for these live.... Read More

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Learn the formula for making a mini pie and learn the history of.... Read More

Join the Clyfford Still Museum, Art Students League of Denver, and Redline for a special collaborative series of professional development workshops for artists. These workshops feature experts in the art industry.... Read More

​Libraries promote lifelong learning all over the world, but have you ever wondered what they are actually like in other countries? Becky Geller will present photos, discussion, and fun facts about her recent library and museum tour of Serbia, including details on U.S. Embassy partnership programs in the Balkans. More info: Where in the World: Libraries.... Read More

Researchers have demonstrated that participation in high-quality early childhood programs improves academic, behavioral, socio-emotional and cognitive outcomes for all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Although benefits of high quality.... Read More

Patriarchy has religious roots. The Colorado Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice invites you to explore how different faiths respond to the modern reproductive health care options that have destroyed the.... Read More

The Dikeou Collection is thrilled to welcome artists Lisa Kereszi and Benjamin Donaldson to Denver for free public lectures. Kereszi and Donaldson will each give individual presentations, followed by a group conversation.... Read More

Join the Alliance Française for a lecture on the literature of Haiti and the Caribbean with CU Denver professor Linda Alcott. More info and tickets: http://www.afdenver.org/event/special-lecture-on-haitian-literature/

Rewind for a journey through eras long past, then fast-forward into future epochs on an exploration of time. Hop through decades of Museum mysteries, figure out what makes the atomic.... Read More

New this year: MCA Spring Breaks: A Vacation From Normal. This brand new series of epic events will bring you back to your days of MTV debauchery and give you an.... Read More

Month of Photography Lecture Series For 2017’s Month of Photography Denver, The Denver Art Museum is pleased to present four Front Range photographers working across the diverse spectrum of the medium: March 3: Carol Golemboski March 17,: Andrew Beckham March 23: Gary Emrich March 30: Benjamin Rasmussen All talks start at 7:00 – 8:30 PM.... Read More

The Jazz Age: An era of cool, edgy opulence. The economy was booming and jazz music filled buzzing basement clubs in New Orleans, Chicago and New York. It was the age of flappers donning fur coats and sequin gowns, bootleggers hucking bathtub gin, and a blues bands scoring the era’s soundtrack. For the first event.... Read More

In this workshop, media artist Alex MacKenzie will present a closer look at the original engine of expanded cinema: the projector. Specifically, participants will explore how to work with 16mm projection devices to allow an extension of their potential and a re-purposing of their function. Discussion and examination of the various elements of projection: light,.... Read More

One Screening Only! Saturday, March 18th at 1pm. Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich Libretto: Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa (after Charles Perrault) Cast: The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet On her 16th birthday, a curse by the evil Carabosse causes the beautiful Princess Aurora to fall into a deep slumber for.... Read More

Death to Small Talk: A Conversational Salon for the Bold and Curious Are you afraid of meeting new people and hearing the same questions? Where are you from? What do you do? We are too. So come and join us for a evening of frivolity, facts and chats. You will learn to use your passions.... Read More

A look at Edward Hopper's experiences as a traveling artist with a focus on his time in Paris. This lecture is in English. More info and tickets: http://www.afdenver.org/event/cafe-des-arts-edward-hopper-an-american-artist-in-paris/

Sieze the morning! Daybreaker is an early-morning dance party with free coffee and breakfast noshes that takes place in cities across the country. Get ready for an Intergalactic Planetary ’90s Dimension party that warms up with a stretch and a yoga session before turning into a dance and space-themed costume ball. So pull out your brightest colors, strap.... Read More

Join the Alliance Française for a presentation exploring the colonization of the Congo and how the French language entered the country. This lecture will be given by Congo-native and refugee, Pascal Nzitonda. More info and tickets: http://www.afdenver.org/event/special-presentation-on-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/

What was known as the Soviet Union dissolved twenty-five years ago this past December. Join Active Minds as we explore the history of the Soviet Union as well as the causes of its failure. In addition, we will discuss the continued relevance of the Russian Federation, the influence of Vladimir Putin, and ongoing challenges to.... Read More

Month of Photography Lecture Series For 2017’s Month of Photography Denver, The Denver Art Museum is pleased to present four Front Range photographers working across the diverse spectrum of the medium: March 3: Carol Golemboski March 17,: Andrew Beckham March 23: Gary Emrich March 30: Benjamin Rasmussen All talks start at 7:00 – 8:30 PM.... Read More

Jackie Chan in his breakout role! After years as a major star in most of the rest of the world, Jackie Chan finally broke through to stardom in the United States with Rumble in the Bronx, a dubbed and re-edited version of Hung Fan Kui. Here Chan plays Keung, a police officer from Hong Kong who travels.... Read More

Harvesting rainwater is now legal in Colorado. Ruby Hill Tiny Farm entrepreneur, Sharona Thompson, will present techniques for collecting and retaining water in your garden. Floor 1, Burnham Hoyt Book Club Room More info: Harvest Rainwater for Your Garden

From Opéra de Paris: Les Contes d'Hoffmann By the time he came to tackle the composition of Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Offenbach’s opus already included more than a hundred operas. Left unfinished when he died during rehearsals in October 1880, his last work combines fantasy, gravity and humour in an unexpectedly innovative synthesis of opera buffa,.... Read More

Learn all about this Danish lifestyle and cozy up with a steaming hot beverage and board games while you advance your knitting game. More info: How to Hygge

The NCAA basketball tournament is underway! Come watch an Elite 8 game and talk about student athletes, student activists, and the role of campuses and sports in social change. Yes,.... Read More

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was a decisive Western victory for Union troops during the American Civil War. As we commemorate the 155th anniversary of the battle, join History Colorado for a unique program that combines history with the whys and hows of artifact conservation at the museum. An overview of the battle and its context.... Read More

Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum is among the most visited historic sites in the state of Colorado, and one of only a handful of sites nationally dedicated to the interpretation of a woman’s story. Open for more than 43 years, the Museum serves nearly 50,000 people every year, including 10,000 youth, successfully achieving its.... Read More

Set to the music of the brand new album by Denver’s Platnum selling Flobots, DIVISIONS promises to be Wonderbound’s most exciting new production this spring. Be one of the first to witness the revolution with a tiny taste of the full production. Hors d’oeuvres and libations will be proivided and a Q&A with the artists will close.... Read More

From the time the inventors of photography struggled to produce and preserve the earliest attempts at chemical imagery, photographers have used the medium to create their own truths.  In the illustrated lecture, A Photographic Truth, Mark Osterman presents a humorous and informative look at how certain elements of photography are inherently untruthful and subject to manipulation. .... Read More

Damon McLeese, Executive Director, Access Gallery/VSA Colorado Join the Clyfford Still Museum for this signature program that challenges participants to look beyond their first impression and spend quality time with a single work painting. More info and registration: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/one-painting-at-a-time-ph-334-1942/  

Month of Photography Lecture Series For 2017’s Month of Photography Denver, The Denver Art Museum is pleased to present four Front Range photographers working across the diverse spectrum of the medium: March 3: Carol Golemboski March 17,: Andrew Beckham March 23: Gary Emrich March 30: Benjamin Rasmussen All talks start at 7:00 – 8:30 PM.... Read More

Bwabwa Tchombela will discuss his experience with the war in Congo and what it was like to come to Colorado as a young refugee. More info and tickets: http://www.afdenver.org/event/voices-of-refugees-from-congo-to-colorado-with-bwabwa-tchombela/

Final Friday of the Month | January–October | 6–10 pm Produced with local creatives, Untitled Final Fridays is the museum's monthly late night program featuring workshops, performances, and tours with a twist. Experience the museum in an entirely different way—every time. Untitled is included in regular museum admission. Members receive free admission to every Untitled event and all the.... Read More

Commissioned by the Denver chamber group Playground Ensemble, Notes from Clyfford Still is a new work by composer Nathan Hall. Using texts and quotes from Still’s personal notebooks and correspondence, Hall paints a musical portrait of the artist showing not only his passionate and fiercely independent personality but also his moments of uncertainty, introspection, and tenderness.  As.... Read More

Sunday Showtune Sing-along is not just an opportunity to see a classic movie on the big screen in “Magnificent Technicolor and Glorious Cinemascope”, it’s a major audience participation event! This is a moment for Denver Film patrons to sing-along with other lovers of Hollywood musicals. Spend a Sunday afternoon with the Denver Film Society, sipping on.... Read More