Events

How do museums determine what is worthy of collecting and saving for posterity? Many of the paintings, artifacts, and ephemera found in the collections of our nation’s museums rarely see the light of day. From these vast collections, how do curators determine which works to put on display for the public? Join Jennifer R. Henneman,.... Read More

Classical pianist Katy Kristoffersen and Friends of Chamber Music offer a program of name-that-tune and sing-along favorites. More info: 5th Tuesday Concert Series: Friends of Chamber Music

The ultimate urban dining experience and one of our favorite events of the year! CollaborEAT is one of CityBuild’s signature events that completely transforms a space in Denver (park, lot, street, alleyway) into a beautiful urban community dining room. The event hosts anyone that is passionate about Denver for a unique evening of collaboration, discussion.... Read More

Have you heard that a gratitude practice is helpful to being a happier and healthier person? Would you like some ideas of how to get started? If you already have a practice, come to get new ideas and inspiration to deepen your practice. Instructor Elizabeth Buckius has had a daily gratitude practice for over five.... Read More

Summer Scream at Lakeside Amusement Park is back and celebrating 7 years of unlimited rides, open bars, and unlimited fun. It’s the only private, cultural event to take over Denver’s historic Lakeside Amusement Park – all in support of the Denver Film Society. More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/programs/summer-scream/Summer Scream

Around Denver, there are some neighborhoods that just have a little something more. In this case, it’s Bonnie Brae and its art-filled alleys! While you may think of an alley as a place for Dumpsters and weeds, Bonnie Brae has turned its alleys into positives—full of artworks depicting objects from the fanciful and fantastic to.... Read More

Chicos Malos is a five piece group playing Cuban-style Salsa and Latin Jazz. The group was formed in 2016 and is quickly becoming one of the Front Range's most popular salsa groups, bringing a fresh approach to old classics and crowd favorites. Core members are Victor Mestas on keys, Jose Cabrera singing lead vocals, Jonny.... Read More

Reception begins at 7:00pm with a BBQ cook-off with food from The Nickel, Mizu Izakaya, Rollin’ Smoke BBQ and Hearth & Dram as well as drinks from Southern Wine + Sprits! Film begins at 8:00pm Prior to the screening Dr. Nicole Garneau from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science will speak about the Maillard.... Read More

Best lawn concerts in the city. Pack a picnic and join the Still Museum on the lawn to celebrate summer in the city on select Fridays. Delicious ice cream sandwiches from Peteybird, local microbrews from Baere Brewing Co., and gourmet sausages from Biker Jim’s will be available at each event if you don't feel like packing your own dinner..... Read More

Levitt Pavilion Denver presents more than 50 free concerts a year with a diverse calendar of professional artists, from Colorado-based acts to emerging national and international musicians. They believe in the power of music and work to present the Levitt audiences with quality music acts. Doors: 6:30p   Show: 7:30p More info: https://www.prekindle.com/promo/id/24898848846156579   PANDAS &.... Read More

This beautiful celebration of the vitality of American Indian cultures is free and open to all, so don't miss it! One of the Denver Art Museum’s longest-running events, the 27th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration features American Indian dancers, drum groups, working artists, hands-on activities, artist booths, traditional foods and more. The grand entry.... Read More

Take a ride through BikeDenver's small obstacle course while learning about bike safety. Explore Wheelie the library's book bike and decorate your own bike. Free safety checks and minor fixes provided by Bikes Together. Learn about Safe Routes to School. Register your bike with Denver Police Department. Ideal for kids who know how to ride.... Read More

This Denver tradition began in 1978 when a local Realtor organized a tour of Park Hill homes to showcase the rich history and diverse architecture of the neighborhood. Over the years, the Home Tour & Street Fair has grown and evolved into a community event that, in addition to featuring beautiful homes and historic landmarks,.... Read More

Help us kick off CRUSH 2017 and welcome the artists to RiNo at the Official CRUSH Kick-Off Party, presented by RiNo, River North Art District and Formativ. Celebrate this epic week of art with music by Steez, food, and a cash bar with beer from Black Shirt Brewing Co, C Squared Ciders, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Ratio.... Read More

Gain some killer new skills without paying a dime! Learn how to use free 3D modeling software to create objects that can be 3D printed (for free at the library's ideaLAB) or used in video game creation. More info: 3D Printing & Modeling Basics

Join RedLine for their September Brown Bag Lunch! This program was originally created as a way to extend the conversations started during their 48 Hours Summit & Exhibition while bringing community members together. As always, Brown Bag Lunch is free and open to everyone. All you need is your lunch and your ideas! September Discussion.... Read More

Celebrate author Roald Dahl’s birthday with a variety of fun activities based on his books. Ideal for families and ages 4-10. More info: Roald Dahl Birthday Party

Celebrate the opening of MCA Denver's new exhibition with a fantastic party!   Tayhana (NAAFI Collective, https://soundcloud.com/tayhana) will be spinning tunes on the roof. Joshua and Eutimia (Baubo/Mocochetes) will be playing a mix of Mexican and American folk songs (with an additional bar) in the whole room, + our more of our general MCA Denver shenanigans.... Read More

Join CRUSH at Ratio Beerworks for a talk about the complex relationship between street art and the legal system. About the Speaker: Dave Rein is an attorney with Erickson Kernell IP. Dave provides creative solutions for mid-size and start up companies to acquire, maintain, and monetize their copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents with a focus.... Read More

Design enthusiasts take note! At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14th, TAXI will be hosting the third edition of our Film Design Series with a special screening of the acclaimed Netflix series “Abstract: The Art of Design - Ilse Crawdford: Interior Design held poolside at TAXI’s shipping container, 3457 Ringsby Ct. The evening will begin.... Read More

Throw on your lederhosen and grab a stein! Terminal Bar is co-hosting their annual Oktoberfest event with New Belgium Brewing in the Plaza Beer Garden’s extended patio. Enjoy New Belgium brews, live music by the Polkanauts and a stein-holding competition.  The winner will receive a prized 2017 commemorative New Belgium cruiser! More info: http://unionstationindenver.com/news-events/events/

CRUSH, the week-long celebration of graffiti and street art in the RiNo Art District, is already a beloved Denver art tradition. And this year Denver Public Library will be sponsoring a wall for kids ages 5 to 12 to come out and paint! It will be the first ever kid-powered mural in the seven year.... Read More

Inaugurated in 2013, the Baker Home Tour was established and supported by the Baker Historic Neighborhood Association (BHNA) to celebrate its history, invite others to experience Baker's charm, and to support the local community. A portion of the proceeds is donated to DCIS at Fairmont (Elementary School). About the Baker Historic District Queen Anne architecture predominates.... Read More

For this Make/Shift Monday Redline Denver and Lighthouse Writers Workshop are pairing the exhibition Latin America: Endless Transformation with the book Citizen: An American Lyric, by Claudia Rankine to create some original writing focusing on themes of race, justice, and collective identity. Participants are encouraged to share their writing after the event with Denver Talks  -- a.... Read More

Welcome Week is an annual series of events. Immigrants, refugees and native-born residents come together to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. DPL Ross-Cherry Creek will host a panel discussion with local area immigrants and refugees. All are welcome. More info: The Immigrant & Refugee Experience: A Discussion

Join CityBuild Denver, an initiative of the Downtown Denver Partnership, for a dynamic panel and conversation focusing on the cannabis industry in Denver. We'll be discussing how the industry has changed over the past 5 years, the current landscape and what the next five years look like for Denver.  Panelists include Shannon Fender (Director of Public.... Read More

Learn to make delicious, filling meals packed with nutrients in just minutes. Sample and take home plant-based recipes. More info: Easy 10 minute Lunch or Dinner

Come enjoy locally made drinks and eat yummy food while the friendly folks at Warm Cookies of the Revolution use specific case studies from history as a jumping off point to explore the impact on politics, fashion, economics, science, culture, etc…and how it relates to our civic life today. Our first Case Study: The year.... Read More

Prost! Get into the Oktoberfest frame of mind as DMNS delves into complex world of beer. Find out how the lineage of yeast affects the flavors of your favorite pint and explore your sense of taste. Celebrate the art of brewing while mixing with local beer experts. More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/the-science-lounge/the-science-lounge-beer/

Buddhism is the sixth largest religion in the world, with estimates of over 350 million followers. We’ll examine its origins, teachings, beliefs and practices. We will discuss the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and discuss the various types of Buddhism, including Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and others. More info:

Crybaby Openings are where families can come on a Saturday morning and interact with the exhibition on their own terms, instead of the usual evening opening hours. Join Redline for snacks, scavenger hunts and fun projects linked to the exhibition. All Crybaby Openings are presented fully in both English and Spanish and families who speak.... Read More

Learn all about the Denver Public Library's recording studio and media conversion station. See how you can record your voice, create music, or digitize your tapes or vinyl records. After this orientation session, you can sign up for your own time at: denverlibrary.org/studio-ctc 4th floor, ideaLAB More info: Studio Tutorial

In this interactive talk, Kathleen Hynes, Ph.D., Volunteer Speaker for the ACLU of Colorado will review the work of the ACLU through some of its major local and national cases. The cases will cover topics such as, juvenile justice, free speech, LGBT rights, immigrant rights, privacy rights and voting rights. More info: ACLU 101

3…2…1… BLAST OFF – Be the first to experience some of the brand new music, costumes and dance in Garrett Ammon’s space-faring adventure, Celestial Navigation! Featuring live music by Ian Cooke Band, this intimate evening will offer audiences an exclusive Q&A with the artists, snacks and libations. More info and tickets: https://wonderbound.com/shows-events/celestial-navigation/teaser-episode-14/

Join the Still Museum for a thought-provoking lecture with Still & Art curator David Anfam to examine Still’s dialogue with world art history and its impact on Still as an artist. At the time of his mammoth 1979 retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Clyfford Still provocatively declared, “My work is.... Read More

In October of 2001, the U.S. led a coalition invasion of Afghanistan seeking to oust the ruling Taliban and find Al Qaeda leaders, including Osama bin Laden in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Join Active Minds for a look at the story of Afghanistan, both before and since 9/11. We will also take.... Read More

The Dikeou Collection presents the twenty fourth installment of the Dikeou Literary Series. Please join us for readings by Marie Conlan, Brit Parks, Vincent Carafano, and Ella Longpre. This event is free and open to the public. More info: http://dikeoucollection.org/event/dikeou-literary-series-marie-conlan-brit-parks-vincent-carafano-ella-longpre/ MARIE CONLAN is a Minnesota native currently residing in Colorado. She earned her MFA from the Jack Kerouac School of.... Read More

Creative Mornings = Inspiration + Breakfast Anyone who’s ever dipped a toe into the creative process knows it can be brutal. Pursuing personal projects or dreams - and putting them out there to be seen by others - can feel like navigating a very treacherous gauntlet. Even while we’re nudged by deep creative longings, most.... Read More

This workshop will focus on the artist Giasco Bertoli. Workshops are free to attend, and materials as well as light refreshments will be provided. Giasco Bertoli is a photographer and filmmaker originally from Switzerland who now lives and works in Paris, France. Popular culture has been a common theme in his work since the 1990s, and his photograph, I.... Read More

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.... Read More