Events

In this new series, staff experts invite you to join in a conversation about the key questions presented by Still & Art. Why is it important for artists to engage with art and art history, or is it imperative for artistic practice at all? What does it mean for artists to be in dialogue with.... Read More

Marshall Direct Fund runs a modern day pen pal program called Global Kids Connect. The aim of our program is to break through cultural barriers and promote peaceful exchanges among the leaders of tomorrow. On November 28th eleven of our pen pals from Pakistan will be visiting Denver. We will be holding a panel event.... Read More

The Women’s Bakery (TWB) empowers women through education and business. Since 2015, TWB has spurred the launch of 6 bakeries in East Africa! Come learn about what we have done this last year, and where we are headed in 2018. TWB will be sharing our bread products (along with delicious appetizers and wine). Celebrate the.... Read More

What does your handwriting say about you? In this fun, interactive program you will learn the basics of handwriting analysis. Then you can go out and entertain your friends by telling them what their handwriting says about them. More info: Mind Energy in Line Form: Basics of Handwriting Analysis

Kick-start your holiday season with an evening of quality art and artisanal beverages as RedLine and Drink RiNo celebrate the best local artists and brewers in RiNo! Event tickets include: Sampler glass (craft beverage manufacturers listed below) Heavy appetizers Access to RedLine's one night pop-up art show and market DRiNk RiNo is a group of.... Read More

Join Ink Lounge and a select group of local makers for Stuff Your Stocking, a First Friday Micro Market featuring small gifts with a big impact. From jams to jewelry and chocolate to clay, each artist has a unique craft that is sure to please everyone on your list, including the pup. Urban Peak is.... 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

Saute chicken, vegetables and tofu to create a healthy and delicious meal kids can confidently recreate at home! One hour long session designed to give kids a well rounded introduction to essential cooking skills. Limited to 25 kids. Ideal for ages 8-18. More info: Kids Cooking

Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. More info: https://www.historycolorado.org/event/early-learners-story-time/2017/12/06  

“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently?”-Lewis Carroll.  Celebrate Christmas in a whole new way as we descend down the rabbit hole into the world of Alice and her friends.  Beware as the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat and the Caterpillar, and even the Mad Hatter may.... Read More

During the same period in which Clyfford Still challenged traditional painting methods, experimental musicians such as John Cage, Morton Feldman, Christian Wolff, and Earle Brown sought to drastically alter approaches to musical composition and performance. Join CSM guide Nina Peterson for a short discussion of the musical innovations that occurred contemporaneously with the development of.... Read More

This free, family-friendly event will transform Fillmore Plaza (between 1st and 2nd Avenues on Fillmore Street) into a winter wonderland with live ice carving, elves, temporary fire pits, face painting, complimentary treats and warm beverages, a live DJ, the Denver Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit, giveaways, photo stops for kids and furry friends, and more..... Read More

Can't wait for Denver Comic Con next summer? ​Come celebrate all aspects of fandom at Mini Comic Con 2! There will be comics, games, cosplay, face painting, and more. Come dressed as your favorite character and enter our costume contest to win fabulous prizes. Visit Artist's Alley, featuring over 30 comic book artists. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/mini-comic-con-2

Enjoy a free art adventure for the whole family! Designed for children ages 5 through 10 and their adults, family tours are an interactive way to explore the art on view. Every tour features games, close looking, and an art project to take home. Discover a new and different theme–such as color, line, shape, movement,.... Read More

FREAK MART is an all ages DIY art market celebrating irregularity, unconventionality, one-offs, and nuance in the multiple. Prints, comics, zines, ceramics, clothing, tapes, patches, varied editions and more will be sold to the public directly from the artists. Artists make 100% of the profits from their sales. But the fun doesn't stop when the.... Read More

The rich paleontology of Colorado captures nearly the entire evolutionary history of dinosaurs, ranging from their first appearance in the Triassic to the last dinosaurs of the Cretaceous. Among them are legends like Stegosaurus and Allosaurus, so abundant in Colorado quarries they became the target of the late 1800s "Bone Wars." Rocks preserved along the Front Range capture a once.... Read More

Fun for the whole Family! Featuring a giant 6 ft tall CHOCOLATE Menorah * Draidel Guessing Competition * Donut Decorating * Paint the Giant Chocolate Menorah * Make your own Chocolate Coins *Electric Menorah Wiring workshop * Fondue Fountain * Gelt Toss * Light Buffet Dinner Register in advance: $10/person $50/Family max At the door:.... Read More

In The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom, readers learn about the families of the students, and the remarkable, harrowing journeys that have brought them to South High School in Denver: war, resettlements overseas, the process of seeking asylum, how badly the students and their families want to “be American.” Together,.... Read More

If your day doesn’t start until after your first cup of coffee, this is the book club for you. Join Amanda M. Faison, the former food editor of 5280 Magazine, and Elle Taylor, local barista and owner of Amethyst Coffee Co., for a discussion that dives deep into our favorite beverage. Check out this month’s.... Read More

In this workshop, staff at DPL will teach you how to knit or crochet a scarf to donate to a local homeless shelter. You can also make a no-sew pet blanket to donate to your local animal shelter. All materials provided! They’ll be collecting any hats and scarves to donate through December 21st.

Colorado Hebrew Chorale’s 7th Annual Chanukah Celebration Festival of Lights in Downtown Denver With Special Guests: Denver Jewish Day School Glee Club Bring Your Own Menorah for the 3rd Night of Chanukah! Don’t have a menorah? Let them know and they’ll provide one for you! All are welcome to join in the Chanukah Festival. Event is for all ages and is open to.... Read More

On Thursday, December 14th, curator Patrick Charpenel is joined by exhibiting artist Eduardo Sarabia to discuss the exhibition Saber Acomodar.  The two will talk about the culture of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and how the city’s unique relationship with artisans in the region allows contemporary artists a freedom to create using ateliers as partners in production. More info: https://mcadenver.org/events/curators-talk

Before the film join Denver Film in Henderson's Lounge for an Ugly Sweater Party! Complete with egg nog, Christmas music, white elephant gifts and more!! As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make.... Read More

Chautauqua scholar and actor David Skipper brings dramatic life to the great Charles Dickens as he was in 1844, a year after the publication of A Christmas Carol in Prose. Mr. Dickens will read excerpts from his beloved novel. He also loves to engage his guests in holiday parlour games, so bring your festive yuletide.... Read More

What does it mean to have a safe home, neighborhood, or community? Is it the same as being comfortable or happy? Come decorate holiday cookies and you might even see Santa (if he makes it past the security guards). More info: http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/event/sunday-school-for-atheists-safety/

The 44th Annual TUBACHRISTMAS Concert in Skyline Park will feature 300 tuba players from all over the region. Want to play with the group? Register to participate in the rehearsal that morning before performing with the group at 1p! REGISTRATION: 9:00 am, Turnhalle Room-Tivoli Building REHEARSAL: 10:00 am, same as Registration PARKING: Free parking is.... Read More

Part of To All A Good Night! our special Christmas programming all month long at the Sie FilmCenter! Our 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 our patrons to.... Read More

Albert Bierstadt, namesake of one of Colorado’s 14-ers is the subject of this Artful Insight. The Hudson River School artist traveled throughout Colorado and the West eventually becoming known for his sublime western landscapes, six of which are on display at the museum. Bierstadt had a deep connection to the western landscape which is evident.... Read More

Jamie Horton, acclaimed actor, director, and writer, will once again join Tattered Cover for a very special holiday event. We'll celebrate the spirit of the holidays with cider, hot chocolate and cookies as Jamie reads from several holiday classics. While this event is free, guests are encouraged to help us celebrate the spirit of giving.... Read More

Celebrate the eighth night of Channukah candles with a pajama clad community sing-a-long featuring local schools including the Centennial Singers, North High School orchestra musicians, Strive Excel’s choir and Skinner saxophonists. Cantor Martin Goldstein will lead the Channukah candle lighting and songs. PLUS, join the Big Guy for Santa family photos and latkes for all,.... Read More

"Ideas" worth sharing? Buntport takes on Ted Talks using crowd-sourced topics from social media. Sounds like a great way to spend a Tuesday evening to us! More info: https://buntport.com/show/buntported-talks-4-2017-08-15-2017-12-19/

Make pet blankets that will be donated to an animal shelter. All materials provided.

The time is now, to connect with our Irish roots and the ancient wisdom within us, to receive the guidance needed to traverse through these challenging and opportunistic times, to be guided by our teachers: the herbs, the Earth, the moon and the elements based on the ancient Irish calendar. Experience a Winter Solstice ritual.... Read More

National Juggling Champion and movement artist Peter Davison presents juggling, unicycling, balancing, acrobatics and more, while teaching the science behind the artistry. Peter mixes awesome circus skills with dance and physical theater in a unique presentation that captivates all ages. Human and machine locomotion, Newton's Laws of Motion, center of gravity, gyroscopic action, centrifugal and.... Read More

We’re bringing in the sights, sounds and excitement of Times Square to the Children’s Museum -- all before bedtime! Activities -Countdowns and ball drops each hour, led by our Master of Ceremonies -Bubble wrap fireworks and rainbow confetti -New Year's sparkler and noisemaker crafts -Sparkly Science Experiments -Face painting -Special characters -Festive treats in The Teaching.... Read More

Ring in the New Year with a dark indie nu disco dance party at Syntax! More info: http://physicopera.com/calendar.html