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Black History Month Events At Denver Public Library

From Denver Public Library: The Denver Public Library celebrates Black History Month with free family-friendly events and programs throughout the month of February. For full details, visit the library’s website at denverlibrary.org.

Some highlights include:

Juanita Gray Community Service Award & Blacks In Colorado Hall of Fame Ceremony Saturday, Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205 Community leaders will be honored at the annual Juanita Gray Community Service Award and the biennial Blacks in Colorado Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. *Please note venue change.

Whittier Neighborhood Walking Tour with Black American West Museum Saturday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High Street, Denver, CO 80205 Discover the rich history of the neighborhood surrounding Ford-Warren Branch Library.

Sankofa Storytime Thursday, Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m. Pauline Robinson Branch Library, 5575 E. 33rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80207 The word Sankofa comes from the Akan people of Ghana. It means, "to go back and get it." One of the Adinkra symbols for Sankofa depicts a mythical bird flying forward with its head turned backward. Sankofa Storytime brings the African American tradition of storytelling to life. A collaboration of local artists, authors, community organizations and local librarians.

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The Pillars of African American Art Song: Compositions of Strength, Love and Justice Saturday, Feb. 10, 6-8:30 p.m. Blair-Caldwell African American Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205 Denver Art Song Project presents a performance of African American Art Songs curated by soprano, Stephanie Ann Ball. Experience a moving journey through art songs written by some of history’s most influential African American composers and the texts of America’s most prominent African American wordsmiths. The melodies will be enhanced by the powerful words of Langston Hughes, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others. Light refreshments to follow program.

Medicines of the African American Captive 2: The Tree Whisperers Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, 4856 N. Andes Ct., Denver, CO 80249 Monday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205 African American slaves were forced to endure harsh conditions without many resources. How did they survive? Plants! People within slave communities had knowledge of the medical and spiritual healing powers of plants. Herbalist Monticue Connally will focus on the medicinal connections between African captives and the trees around them.

Meet Malcolm X Saturday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. at Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library Malcolm X (1925-1965) was a Black Muslim minister and National Spokesman for the Nation of Islam. After rising from an early life of drug abuse and petty criminal behavior, this respected yet controversial political figure confronts a personal moral crisis: his own human bigotry. His driving quest for knowledge, self-critique and conversion to Islam changes him into a spokesman for the cause of universal human rights. Colorado Humanities presents, as part of our Black History Live Tour 2018, a portrayal of Malcolm X by eminent national humanities and Chautauqua scholar Charles Everett Pace.

Colorado Jazz Workshop Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Park Hill Branch Library, 4705 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80207 Enjoy classic jazz standards from the Colorado Jazz Workshop featuring a three-piece-horn section and three piece rhythm section. The Colorado Jazz Workshop was founded in 1987 and recently performed at the 6th Annual Colorado Jazz Workshop Festival.

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The 21 Best Events in Denver, January 23-29

So much gear, so little time.

If you haven’t yet read Denver author Adrian Miller’s book The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, From the Washingtons to the Obamas, Miller’s Book Talk and Signing at the Denver Women’s Press Club on Tuesday, January 23, will offer the perfect overview of his work. The attorney turned "soul food scholar" will share stories of chefs who have cooked for every presidential administration in our nation’s history, including the emotional tale of Senior Master Sergeant Wanda Joell, the first African-American woman to serve on Air Force One, who was on board with President George W. Bush on September 11, 2001. The free talk at the historic (and reputedly haunted) building, at 1325 Logan Street, goes from 6 to 7 p.m. Get details at the Soul Food Scholar Facebook page.

To paraphrase Ned Stark, "Spring is coming." With spring come the birds and the bees, and while backyard robin-raising technology is still in its infancy, beekeeping is pretty well established (and the payoff is much tastier). Learn all about setting up your own hive at the Backyard Beekeeping Class on Tuesday, January 23, at the Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison Street in Arvada, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. You’ll learn about the honeybee’s life cycle, how small-scale beekeepers impact bee populations, and the equipment you’ll need to start a backyard hive — all in time to get your apian guests established this spring. Sign up for the class, $12, at the Center’s Facebook page, and get ready to create a buzz in your neighborhood.

Wednesday, January 24

More and more residents are becoming aware of Denver’s deep pool of comedic talent, which is more diverse than the scene’s bearded white guys would suggest. Indeed, there’s a strong argument to be made that Denver’s comedy scene would fall apart without the guiding influence of powerful women, including Amy Jenssen King, general manager of the Denver Improv, 8246 East 49th Avenue. Celebrate the achievements of the hardworking women on the mic and behind the scenes at Divas of Comedy, a standup showcase starting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, with local powerhouses ShaNae Ross, Midori Marquez, Stephanie McHugh, Donelle Prado and Pam VonNostern. Call 303-307-1777 or visit the Denver Improv’s box-office page to buy tickets, $10, and learn more.

Over the course of 38 informative installments, Nerd Nite Denver has delighted local wonks with a wide-ranging series of talks from experts in various fields. Catnip for those who love documentaries, TED Talks and NPR, Nerd Nite has found a home at the Oriental Theater, 4335 West 44th Avenue, thanks to the joint efforts of Sexpot Comedy and newly minted host/producer Hanna Aucoin. The Nerd Nite crew is beginning 2018 in earnest at Blooood, Video Games, and Cosplay, with medical laboratory scientist Jessie Hanson discussing the history of blood transfusions, gamer Jennifer Hill expounding on the evolution of video games, and an examination of cosplay’s charitable ends with Matt Gnojek (aka Colorado Captain). Join the bespectacled crowd on Wednesday, January 24, at 6:30 p.m. for a unique event that answers the question: “What if a great professorial lecture had a full bar?” Find tickets and more on the event’s Facebook page.

Guard of the Taj unravels a centuries-old mystery.

Thursday, January 25

Those who believe in the power of public parks and strict environmental regulations are having a rough go of it as the Trump administration scales back protected lands and turns over wide swaths of once-regulated natural space to drilling and other commercial uses. It’s in this doomed climate that the Wild and Scenic Film Festival is traveling the country, stopping in Denver on Thursday, January 25, to screen short movies about everything from protecting the Arctic to the plight of gray wolves and bumblebees. The fest will be at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Avenue; a reception and "citizen action hub" begins at 5:30 p.m., and the films start rolling at 7. Tickets, $14 to $15, are available at denverfilm.org.

Cooking at home can save money and calories, but coming up with a new menu every night can feel daunting. The same goes for coming up with a menu to entertain guests. Here to save home cooks from their chicken-and-green-beans rut is the CeLAMBrate Workshop. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, Everyday Hostess blogger Kaitlin Chad will share her tips on crafting the perfect cocktail party, and Climbing Grier Mountain’s Lauren Grier will make the perfect food accompaniments (or just a really great dinner on a Tuesday night): spiced lamb pita toasts with fresh mint, and Turkish lamb sliders with labneh. Blackbelly will be on hand to serve charcuterie, plus beer, wine and cocktails to wash down all the lamb-tastic dishes. Get to know the other, other red meat and even take some of your own home: The 21+ event takes place at Cultivated Synergy, 2901 Walnut Street. Find more information at americanlamb.com.

Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj takes on a horrifying myth surrounding the Taj Majal, an architectural feat executed by 20,000 workers over a period of twenty or more years. Its two-man cast, a bantering Godot-like pair, shed light on the divide between the haves and the have-nots in an allegory fit for modern times, though it’s set in Agra in the seventeenth century. When the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company presents Guards, beginning with a preview performance on Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 p.m., be prepared for a story that unfolds on the human level before escalating into something dark and catastrophic. Guards runs through February 18 at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street in Boulder; for showtimes and tickets, $20 to $45, go to tickets.thedairy.org.

There will be plenty of these at the Outdoor Retailer & Snow Show.

After years of wooing, Denver finally landed the combined Outdoor Retailer & Snow Show — so this year, the trade expo, which runs Thursday, January 25, through Sunday, January 28, will fill the Colorado Convention Center with demonstrations, seminars and exhibits from anyone who’s anyone in the outdoor sports industry. Although you must register (and pay) to attend the show, events will spill out into after-parties all over town. At 8 p.m. on January 25, for example, Temple Nightclub will host what’s being billed as "the best party ever," with none other than George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; admission is free with an OR&SS badge (and closed to others). But anyone can head to the Source on January 26 for the late-night bash hyped here. Find out more about the show and related events at outdoorretailer.com.

While the Outdoor Retailer & Snow Show will bring a blizzard of activities to metro Denver, there’s plenty of action up in Aspen, too, where the X Games Aspen run Thursday, January 25, through Sunday, January 28. Athletes will heat up the slopes with four days of grueling competition, starting with the Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifying and ending with the Snowbike Best Trick. It’s free for spectators, which is handy, because you’ll want to save all your cash for the concerts that always accompany the Games…and then there’s just the cost of surviving in Aspen. But as parties go, this annual bash is priceless. Get full details at xgames.com/aspen.

Are professional women in Colorado thriving in the creative industries? The numbers look pretty good. To highlight their success stories, the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts and Walker Fine Art are collaborating to bring you Thought Leaders: Backstage With Women in the Arts, a panel discussion led by Angela Astle of Athena Project Arts and peopled by a diverse group of women doing great things in the combined worlds of commerce and culture. Guests range from Denver Center for the Performing Arts CEO Janice Sinden to artivist/performer Bianca Mikahn; gather at Walker Fine Art, 300 West 11th Avenue, Unit A, on Thursday, January 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Find info and tickets, $20 to $35, on the event’s Facebook page.

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Friday, January 26

Marvel in the winter splendor that is Red Rocks in January at Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks. The seventh annual concert, on Friday, January 26, will host rapper and record-label owner Rick Ross, EDM producer Jauz and rapper and community activist Brother Ali, who opens the show (gates open at 5 p.m.). Mac Miller might have dropped out of the lineup, but that doesn’t mean this won’t be a fun night at the historic venue, 18300 West Alameda Parkway in Morrison. Don’t miss the Outdoor Retailer Fashion Show, which comes courtesy of the massive Outdoor Retailer & Snow Show, in town through Sunday. Find tickets, $45.75 to $125, at redrocksonline.com.

Artist and curator Adán de la Garza has been programming some of the most innovative experimental media shows in the Denver area for Collective Misnomer, a series that endlessly surprises and shocks, often sparking critical debate among crowds. De la Garza recently announced that he’ll scale back his efforts over the next few months, so don’t miss his upcoming screening of short films that reflect on social and political disorder, The Way Things Are. The Way They’re Going to Be. Part 2 (part one happened last year). Catch it at the Dikeou Collection, 1615 California Street, Suite 515, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, January 26. Admission is $10, but those who can’t pay won’t be turned away. Find more information on the event’s Facebook page.

As if trying some of the best craft beverages from Colorado and around the U.S. weren’t enticing enough, the Winter Brew Fest even throws a little charity into the mix: This year’s event benefits the Swallow Hill Music Association. But back to the beer: Nearly 100 brewers will showcase some of their finest work during the two-day fest. Drink to the tunes of ATOMGA, an Afrobeat-influenced ensemble, on Friday, January 26, and Project 432, a local reggae/rock fusion band, on Saturday, January 27. VIP power hour runs from 6 to 7 p.m. both days, and general admission begins at 7. Find tickets, $40 to $60, at denverbrewfest.com.

Playwright José Cruz González, a favorite with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company for his heartwarming stories from Latino culture, is back in Denver with a blast of cheerful music and a story of perseverance and feminism. His new play, American Mariachi, a product of the DCPA’s annual New Play Summit, relates the tale of two women in ’70s-era Denver who fight to form an all-female mariachi band, looking to go against tradition and smash the glass ceiling of a male-dominated art form along the way. The music, performed live on stage, is glorious. American Mariachi opens Friday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m., and runs through February 25 at the Stage Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The show is not recommended for children under age ten. For information and tickets, $20 to $72, visit denvercenter.org.

To start off 2018, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities Black Box Theater is presenting the first leg of a three-play repertory season that runs through May with an acclaimed modern adaptation of the Jane Austen classic Sense and Sensibility. In this version, the Dashwood sisters encounter more than romance and bad fortune, thanks to a cast of unexpected characters that rise out of the scenery. Sense and Sensibility opens Friday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. and runs through May 6 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada; joining the Black Box schedule later are The Electric Baby, opening February 9, and All My Sons, opening March 2. Tickets start at $45; reserve yours in advance at arvadacenter.org.

Saturday, January 27

If you happen to have grown up in the pixelated olden days of video gaming, you might remember taking a virtual trip cross-country from Independence, Missouri, to the Willamette Valley in Oregon via covered wagon, in the safety of your public school library. Dubbed The Oregon Trail, it was a test of fortitude that often ended in unfortunate mishaps and death by dysentery. History Colorado is bringing the game back, with a twist: At The Oregon Trail: In Real Life (IRL), you’ll actually travel through those dangerous places, testing your pioneering skills and fording the “river” in a human hamster ball. Tackle the live-action historical experience from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway; if you survive, you’ll discover a cash bar and music at the end of the road. Get tickets, $25 to $30, and more information at historycolorado.org.

The blind and visually impaired suffer from an 80 percent unemployment rate, nearly twenty times higher than that of the non-visually impaired. With that in mind, the Blind Institute of Technology will host its third annual Dining in the Dark gala on Saturday, January 27. The fundraiser will draw hundreds of businesses and government and community leaders to provide resources for blind and visually impaired job-seekers and their potential employers around the U.S. The black-tie-optional evening kicks off with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 5:30 at Infinity Park, 4400 East Kentucky Avenue in Glendale; dinner and dancing begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which start at $125, must be purchased in advance at blindinstituteoftechnology.com.

Denver Digerati, the folks who bring the Supernova outdoor festival of digital animation and art to the Denver Theatre District each fall, will diversify in 2018 by collaborating on a new multimedia series with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Sonic Arts @ CU program. Dubbed dd@bb, the series will test the waters in Boulder with a program combining visuals by Supernova veteran Victor Morales with experimental music by Duluoz and Zone Motif, who will take advantage of the facility’s state-of-the-art technology over a few days of rehearsal to hone the public performance. See and hear what they come up with on Saturday, January 27, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Atlas Black Box, 1125 18th Street on the CU Boulder campus. Admission is free; learn more at denverdigerati.com.

Shop at the Stanley in your PJs. Seriously!

Sunday, January 28

Some people never want to take off their pajamas and face the day. But what if they could face the day…and stay in their pajamas? Isn’t that a little bit better? The folks at Stanley Marketplace think so, so they’re inviting the public to shop in pajamas and adult onesies on a lazy Sunday during the Stanley Pajama Crawl. And there are other perks: Arrive clad in your PJs at the Stanley, 2501 Dallas Street in Aurora, on Sunday, January 28, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and receive a 10 percent discount at most Stanley businesses for your trouble. Life is good. Learn more on the event’s Facebook page.

Infusing cannabis with your wedding reception might have been unheard of ten years ago, but times have changed, and the Cannabis Wedding Expo is coming to Denver to show you how. The expo returns to town for a third year on Sunday, January 28, teaching soon-to-be newlyweds how to tastefully incorporate cannabis into their wedding celebrations. Both traditional wedding vendors and cannabis brands will be at the Lionsgate Event Center, 1055 South 112th Street in Lafayette, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with gift bags, live music and glass-blowing, raffles and mobile budtenders to show you how much fun a truly Mile High wedding can be. Tickets (21+) are $10 at eventbrite.com.

Monday, January 29

7th Circle, one of the lucky DIY spaces that didn’t get shut down a year ago in the wake of the Ghost Ship tragedy in Oakland, has found a painless way to raise funds, in a partnership with the Alamo Drafthouse: A one-night takeover on Monday, January 29, with live music by Almataha and Suspicious Activity, followed by a screening of the cult film SLC Punk! Show up at 7 p.m. for the music (the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.) at the Alamo, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton; tickets are $7 in advance at drafthouse.com/denver. The theater’s normal age restrictions will be waived for this event, allowing teens ages fifteen to seventeen in the theater, accompanied by a parent.

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Women’s March on Colorado and 20 Things to do in Denver this Week

There are a lot of events to keep your new year moving, and Denver is ready for them. Start your week by honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at an MLK “Marade” and end it by stretching and bending at Stay Humble Warrior. However you spend your week, make sure to take a look at this roundup of events in Denver.

MLK Marade Denver skyline across city park in autumn

When: January 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Denver City Park, 3001 E 17th Ave., Denver

Cost: Free and open to public

The Lowdown: Celebrate Martin Luther King Day by marching in an MLK “Marade.” The Marade is a mix between a parade and a march, honoring the works and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. Sign up here to get updates and join the Marade.

Board Game Night Photos courtesy of Alamo Drafthouse.

When: January 15, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Alamo Drafthouse, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr. Unit #850, Littleton

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse will host a board game night. Enchanted Grounds will provide some board games to play for the night. You can also bring your own favorite board games to share with others. The event is part of an ongoing series of board game nights.

Design Your Own Cutting Board Photo Courtesy of Modern Which-Craft on Facebook

When: January 16, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California St., Denver

Cost: $35 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Create a one of a kind piece at a Design Your Own Cutting Board class. Woods Boss Brewing presents a class to show you how to specially design a cutting board using wood burning tools. The ticket price includes the materials and tools for one cutting board, three beer tasters, a tour of the brewery and more. If you have the perfect design, print it and bring it with you to the class.

Flow in the Dark Photo courtesy of Grandma’s House on Facebook

When: January 16, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Grandma’s House, 1710 S Broadway, Denver

Cost: $15 register here

The Lowdown: Let go of all of your stresses at Flow in the Dark. Rishi Yoga leads the one hour class, giving hands-on help and a great vinyasa flow. Beats will get you in your yogi mindset and flow you through the class. Glow sticks and black lights are provided, so all you need is a mat and breaths to let go. The $15 fee gets you a spot in the class and a free beer to satiate your thirst after. All levels are welcome.

Ratio Comedy Photo Courtesy of Ratio Beerworks on Facebook

When: January 17, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Laugh out loud at Ratio Comedy. Ratio Beerworks continues its comedy series with a night of new comedians mixed with some familiar faces. Mike Stanley, Mo Vida, Nolawee Firesauce Mengist and more will perform hilarious sets during the night. So grab a brew and take a seat to see how the newcomers fair.

Resolutions Whiteout Party Photo Courtesy of Katelyn Collins on Facebook

When: January 17, 6-9 a.m.

Where: Club Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, Denver,

Cost: $20-$35 get tickets here

The Lowdown: Start your morning off with a bang at Daybreaker’s Resolutions Whiteout Party. A yoga session will wake you up from 6 to 7 a.m. and then you can dance your heart out from 7 to 9. DJ Freddy Rule will spin bright beats to get your body moving and other performance will keep you entertained. Free coffee, kombucha and breakfast bites will be provided to fuel you. Make sure to wear bright and bold colors to put some pep in your step.

Seinfeld Trivia Photo Courtesy of Bowman’s Vinyl and Lounge on Facebook

When: January 17, 8-10 p.m.

Where: Bowman’s Vinyl and Lounge, 1312 S Broadway, Denver

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Flax your knowledge about the hit television show Seinfeld at Seinfeld Trivia. Three rounds of trivia will get you a chance to win some great prizes and taste delightful drink specials. See if you can make it through all three rounds.

Logan Lecture Shantell Martin. Photo by Catalina Kulczar

When: January 17, 6-7 p.m.

Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver

Cost: $20 get tickets here

The Lowdown: The Denver Art Museum hosts another amazing Logan Lecture as the start of the 2018 Logan Lecture series. This time you can get the chance to hear from Shantell Martin, a New York-based, London-born artist who recently completed a huge mural in downtown Denver. Martin is known for her simple black and white works. The lecture will give insight into the process of creating her pieces. A reception will be held following the lecture at the ART Hotel.

Gold on Gold Photo Courtesy of The One Club For Creativity-Denver on Facebook

When: January 18, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Invisible City, Purchase a ticket to find out.

Cost: $20 get tickets here

The Lowdown: For one night only you can get the chance to meet the Crispin Porter + Bogusky team at Gold on Gold. Adam Chasnow and Devin Reiter will give you insight on how they took home the Gold Pencil for their ‘World’s Largest Blind Taste Test’ campain for Kraft. You can also hear from KT Thayer, CP+B Creative Director, who took home a Bronze pencil.

Artist Talk Photo Courtesy of Eventbrite for Organizers on Facebook

When: January 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver

Cost: $10 at the door

The Lowdown: Head over to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver for an Artist Talk. Artist Cynthia Gutierrez will speak about the Saber Acomodar exhibition, her work and more. Gutierrez was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and uses here experiences in life to inspire her work. Her works focus on the divide within memories and how they can exist in between reality and fiction.

Civic Center Art in the Park Photo Courtesy of Denver’s Civic Center Park on Facebook.

When: January 18, 5-6 p.m.

Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park, the corner of Colfax Ave and Bannock St., Denver

Cost: Free and open to public

The Lowdown: Take a walk in Denver’s Civic Center Park to see Civic Center Art in the Park. The park will have a new interactive art display, Tree of Transformation. The installation was created by Nick Geurts and Ryan Elmendorf of Yetiweurks. Beverages and bites from food trucks can be enjoyed while you listen to live music and interact with the art installation.

Black Sheep Friday Photo Courtesy of The Museum of Contemporary Art

When: January 19, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver

Cost: $5 at the door

The Lowdown: Get ready for the last Black Sheep Friday. Black Sheep Friday will take over the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. The first 100 people will get a free Ratio Beerworks brewski. You can listen to music from a youth mariachi band and get some grilled bites from a hibachi grill throughout the night.

Shelley Reed Exhibition Photo Courtesy of Visions West Contemporary

When: January 19-February 24, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Visions West Contemporary, 2605 Walnut St., Denver

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Visions West Contemporary welcomes an exhibit from Shelley Reed. Reed’s paintings take inspiration from the 17th and 18th centuries and are mostly black and white — creating a cinematic effect for the viewer. The reception will celebrate the opening of the exhibition.

Denver Indian Market Photo Courtesy of Brulé on Facebook

When: January 19-21, 3:10 p.m.

Where: The Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave., Denver

Cost: $15 at the door

The Lowdown: The Denver Indian Market is in Denver to celebrate all aspects of indigenous culture. For the 37th year in a row The Denver Indian Market and Southwest Showcase features three days of art, song, dance and more.

McNichols Fit Fest Photo by Brittany Werges.

When: January 19-21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver

Cost: $10-$25 get tickets here

The Lowdown: McNichols Fit Fest is starting Friday. The first day features fit and fold, a 75 minute yoga class led by Jillian Keaveny. Snacks and drinks will help you fuel up after the class. The following days will give you access to Denver’s best fitness studios and instructors. If you aren’t into yoga, don’t worry, there are tons of different fitness events to choose from.

Poster Party Photo Courtesy of ACLU of Colorado on Facebook

When: January 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Where: 303 E 17th Ave., Denver

Cost: Free

The Lowdown: Get together with ACLU of Colorado to create signs and posters for the Women’s March on Colorado at a Poster Party. You can grab some doughnuts and coffee and start making some great posters to carry during the march. After the posters are made, you will walk to the march as a group.

Women’s March on Colorado Photo by Brittany Werges.

When: January 20, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park,the corner of Colfax Ave and Bannock St., Denver

Cost: Free

The Lowdown: March for the equality of women and marginalized peoples at the Women’s March on Colorado. If you marched last year, you know that this peaceful march can make an impact. So join together with people of all backgrounds to march for change. Speakers and performances will help inspire you to be a part of the movement that can help improve our nation and local communities.

“King Me” Photo Courtesy of Denver Theatre District on Facebook

When: January 20, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Understudy, 890 C 14th St., Denver

Cost: Free admission

The Lowdown: Understudy hosts a closing reception for Eric Robert Dallimore’s “King Me.” The exhibition was a take on the status of society and the world as we know it, with its ups and downs. The reception features woodworking, bow and arrow art performances and more. Guests will receive vignettes of the sculpture to bring home with them.

Bluebook, Porlolo and Whippoorwill Photo courtesy of Leon Gallery.

When: January 20, 7-11 p.m.

Where: Leon, 1112 E 17th Ave., Denver

Cost: $10 at the door

The Lowdown: Leon showcases a night of music with Bluebook, Porlolo and Whippoorwill. You can take a look at the art featured in the gallery and also enjoy live music from the three groups throughout the night.

Impact Sack Lunches Photo Courtesy of Impact on Facebook

When: January 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, 2635 Welton St., Denver

Cost: $10 register here

The Lowdown: Help feed Denver’s hungry at Impact Sack Lunches. You can help make sack lunches and hand them out to the homeless in downtown Denver. The holiday season may have passed, but there is still a lot of needs that can be met, by giving a little bit of your time and effort.

Stay Humble Warrior Photography by Kyle Cooper.

When: January 21, 9-11 a.m.

Where: The Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St., Denver

Cost: $15 at the door

The Lowdown: Bend into downward dog at Stay Humble Warrior. Kady from Big Booty yoga is at it again with an awesome yoga session featuring music from Kendrick Lamar. You can grab a free mimosa or beer after the class to hydrate. All levels are welcome, Register here.

Mark Your Calendar

National Ski Patrol Party

When: January 26, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Patagonia, 1431 15th St., Denver

Cost: Free admission

Denver Winter Brew Fest

When: January 26-27, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Mile High Station, 2027 W Lower Colfax Ave., Denver

Cost: $40-$50 tickets available here

Bourbon and Bacon Fest

When: January 27, 2-5 p.m.

Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver

Cost: $55-$100 tickets available here

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The Ten Best Colorado Craft-Beer Events in January

Photographer Dustin Hall will release his beer book this month. Alpine Dog returns to Big Beers in 2018.

Thursday, January 4, through Saturday, January 6 Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge This three-day festival — one of the best and most unusual in Colorado — kicks off in Breckenridge, where hundreds of beer brewers, owners and fans will convene for a host of seminars, pairing dinners, tastings, a large festival and all-out partying. Although some of the festival events are sold out, there are still tickets left for the commercial tasting on Saturday — one of the best, most important tastings of the year in Colorado — along with seminars and the Calibration Dinner, which is hosted by Adam Avery of Avery Brewing and Bryan Selders of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. There are also various tappings and other beer-related activities around Breckenridge all weekend. Get more information at bigbeersfestival.com.

Friday, January 12 Galaxy Dry Hopped Funk Yo Couch Release Wiley Roots Brewing, Greeley Last October, Greeley’s Wiley Roots Brewing took home a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for Funk Yo Couch, a mixed-culture Brettanomyces saison. Now the brewery is releasing Galaxy Dry Hopped Funk Yo Couch — but in a very unusual way. Rather than letting the yeast continue to activate in bottles, which is what most breweries do, Wiley Roots is experimenting with can conditioning. This is Colorado, after all (where canned beers rule). "As is the case with all of our mixed culture beers, we add additional sugar and yeast to the packaging tank and allow the beer to re-ferment in the package — whether that be a bottle, keg or can," the brewery explains. "This helps to ensure the beer is as stable as can be for as long as possible, but also shows reverence to the old-world styles from which these beers have drawn influence." Four-packs of twelve-ounce cans cost $15 and will be available in the Greeley taproom and, later, in just six liquor stores: Mile High Wine and Spirits in Lakewood, Mr. B’s Wine & Spirits (both downtown and in Stanley Markeplace); Mondo Vino, Wyatt’s Wet Goods in Longmont; and Basecamp Wine and Spirits in Frisco.

Oskar Blues, which is already open, hosts a grand opening January 13.

Saturday, January 13 Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Grand Opening Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, Denver Longmont-based beer and restaurant juggernaut Oskar Blues hosts a grand opening starting at 11 a.m. for its huge new Denver spot, Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, at 1624 Market Street. The company recently opened locations in Boulder and Colorado Springs, as well. Upstairs, patrons will find 48 taps, including rare beers and Oskar Blues specialties, as well as selections from other breweries; the food menu will feature Southern-style fare. Downstairs, they’ll be able to check out the the Black Buzzard, a music venue. Tonight’s show is from People’s Blues of Richmond, with special guests Interstate Stash Express. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9. Get more information and tickets to the show at theblackbuzzard.com.

Saturday, January 13 Cellar West First Anniversary Party Cellar West Artisan Ales, Boulder Join Boulder’s Cellar West Artisan Ales starting at 1 p.m. for special beers, merriment and food in celebration of its first anniversary. The brewery will roll out a couple of new beers (Dry Hopped Meager and Ice Cream Kid) and bring back some old favorites (like Farmer’s Breakfast French Toast), as well as a few bottles from its cellar stash (Zep, Westfield, Sea No Evil, Make Hay). Cellar West will also pour beer from all of the breweries it collaborated with in 2017, including Cerebral Brewing, Call to Arms, Cannonball Creek and Wild Woods Brewery. Pepperbelly Barbecue will be on hand with Texas-style barbecue.

Saturday, January 13 Winter Wassail Release & Carnival C Squared Ciders/Rackhouse Pub C Squared Ciders and the Rackhouse Pub, which are located in the same building, will host their third annual Winter Wassail Release & Carnival. And, yes, this is a cider celebration rather than a beer bash, but it promises to be really good anyway. C Squared’s 2018 Wassail is a semi-sweet 6 percent ABV cider made with gluten-free "de-bittered black malt creating a dark cider with rich, roasted caramel and winter spice characteristics," the cidery says. The celebration will continue all night in the beer hall with a variety of entertainers, "including but not limited to magicians and jugglers, Tarot card readers and live music. Wassailing is a pagan tradition in English cider orchards to wish the trees good health and a good harvest in the coming year. Though details differ from orchard to orchard, the premise is the same: frighten away evil spirits from the orchard; welcome good spirits into the orchard; and express gratitude for the orchard’s abundance and wish it health for the upcoming year," C Squared adds. "We’ll frighten away evil spirits with our off-key Wassail singing; and we’ll welcome good spirits by hanging toast from the tree…and give a bit of cider back to it in appreciation of last year’s harvest."

Saturday, January 13, through Sunday, January 14 Barrel Aged Beer Festival Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen Lowdown Brewery hosts its fourth annual Barrel Aged Beer Festival starting at 10 a.m., with eight different barrel-aged beers from Lowdown, plus rare or barrel-aged stuff from Little Machine, Black Project, River North Brewery, Declaration, Spangalang, Banded Oak, Funkwerks, Platt Park, Station 26, Left Hand, Lagunitas, Elevation, Dry Dock, Odell and Ratio. The party runs from 2 to 5 p.m.

Friday, January 19 Big Barrel Aged Beer Festival Colorado Plus Brewpub Every year, Colorado Plus Brewpub brings out the big guns for its Big Barrel Aged Beer Festival. This year, the brewpub will pour Bull & Bush Barrel Aged Man Beer, Rockyard Rockness Monster, Crooked Stave Nightmare on Brett, Dry Dock Coconut Belgian Dark, Epic Big Bad Baptista, Funkwerks Duplicity, Avery Samael’s, Colorado Plus Cookie Zilla and more. Beers go on tap at 11 a.m.

Saturday, January 20 Discovering Colorado Breweries Book Release Falling Rock Taphouse If you’ve been to a beer festival or a brewery at some point in the past four years, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Dustin Hall quietly, kindly taking photos of everyone and everything. Over that time, he has ceaselessly traveled the state, recording the craft-beer industry and garnering goodwill under the Brewtography Project moniker. Although photographing breweries and the people who work there began as a hobby for Hall, it’s become an all-consuming passion, and after a couple years of work, he and his wife, Marcia, are finally releasing Discovering Colorado Breweries, a 232-page coffee-table book filled with photographs of more than seventy Colorado breweries. The official book release takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Falling Rock Tap House, where the Halls will celebrate and sign copies of the book, which retails for $49.99. This will also be the time for people who supported the Brewtography Project’s successful Kickstarter campaign to pick up their rewards; anyone who buys a copy of the book will also receive a free beer. For more information on the project, where to buy the book and other events surrounding its release, go to brewtographyproject.com. .

Call to Arms Brewing made one of the Makin’ Noise beers this time around.

Saturday, January 20, and Sunday, January 21 Makin’ Noise One-Year Anniversary Tappings Multiple Locations The Makin’ Noise beer project was founded to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit groups that help the people and causes that are most threatened under the current administration. The loose collective of local breweries tapped their first beers on inauguration day 2017, and they’ll celebrate their one-year anniversary by tapping different stouts at five different breweries today. Try the beers at Call to Arms Brewing, Ratio Beerworks, the Post Brewing, Our Mutual Friend and Gold Spot Brewing. Then, on Sunday, Ratio Beerworks will tap all five beers, with proceeds benefiting a local nonprofit. There will also be rebellious live music.

Saturday, January 27 Cool Beans Coffee and Beer Festival Ratio Beerworks Save the date for the return of the Ratio Beerworks Cool Beans Coffee & Beer Festival, which serves as "a showcase of the harmonious marriage between coffee, beer and coffee beers," Ratio says. The details are still TBA, but the brewery will once again have a host of food vendors on hand, in addition to coffee demos and roastings by Novo Coffee. And this time, there will be a few other roasters joining Novo. Ratio will also have a variety of coffee beer on tap and on hand.

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40 Colorado Springs-area holiday events

Tips To Improve Your Hotel Stay Families ice skate in Acacia Park on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette

STAGE

Through Jan. 1: “The Puppet Maker: A Story of Christmas” — 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 4 p.m. Fridays, Simpich Showcase, 2413 W. Colorado Ave., $17-$20. Advance tickets: 465-2492.

VISUAL ARTS

Through Jan. 6: “Season of Enchantment” — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, $6-$8. Advance tickets: 719-295-7200.

Through Jan. 27: Holiday Model Train Exhibit — Through Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., $5-$9.

CHARITY

Through Jan. 10: The Gazette-El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund Events — Go online or call 476-1673 for list of events.

Jan. 2-31: TreeCycle — 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 2-31, Rocky Top Resources, 1775 E. Las Vegas St.; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Baptist Road Trailhead, Falcon Trailhead, Cottonwood Creek Park, Security Service Field, Rock Ledge Ranch and Memorial Park, $5 suggested minimum donation to benefit community youth programs; 520-7878.

Jan. 6 and 7: Tree Recycling — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd. Mulch will help with erosion control at the Air Force B-52 Scout campsite, donations accepted.

FOOD AND DRINK

Jan. 1: 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Cooking Class – Twelve Drummers Drumming – Classic New Year’s Day Dishes — 3:30-4:30 p.m., The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., $30. Registration: 577-5733.

OTHER STUFF

Through Jan. 1: Electric Safari— 5:30-8:30 p.m., with last admission sold at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15-23 and Dec. 25-Jan. 1, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, go online for ticket prices.

Through Jan. 1: Blossoms of Light— Holiday lights extravaganza, 5-9 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Go online for admission prices and advance tickets.

Through Jan. 15: Skate in the Park — Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave., $10 per skater, including skate rental, free for children 4 and younger with paid admission. Go online for times.

Jan. 4-6: Rampart Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament — Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., go online for times and ticket prices.

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve — To benefit Pikes Peak Children’s Museum with vendors, entertainment, balloon drop and more, 1 a.m.-2 p.m., Altered Reality Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., go online for ticket prices. Advance tickets available online.

Dec. 31: “New Year’s Event with Mr. Guffaw” — 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., The Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $12. Advance tickets available online.

Dec. 31-Jan. 1: Free Holiday Rides — 5 p.m.-10 a.m. Jan. 1. Take a cab, Uber or Lyft to get to your destination safely and send McCormick & Murphy the bill.

Dec. 31: “New Year’s Eve on the Rocks”— Featuring Migos, Post Malone, Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Dizzy Wright, King Green, 5:10 p.m., Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, $175 and up.Advance tickets available online.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Champagne Murder Mystery Dinner — 5:30 p.m., Briarhurst Manor, 404 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, $99. Reservations: 685-1864.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Neighbors & Friends Party — 6-10 p.m., kids’ celebration at 8 p.m., New York ball drop at 10 p.m., Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd.

Dec. 31: “A Night in Vienna” — Colorado Symphony, 6:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, $25 and up. Advance tickets available online.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Shows — With Chinaman, Allan Goodwin and Gretchen Hess, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Loonees Comedy Club, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., go online for ticket prices.

Dec. 31: “New Year’s Eve” — Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $24 and up. Advance tickets: 520-7469.

Dec. 31: Randy’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party — 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, $78-$110. Reservations available online.

Dec. 31: Dallas Alley Band — 8 p.m., Crystola Roadhouse, 20918 U.S. 24, Woodland Park; 687-7879.

Dec. 31: Tribe — 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., with champagne toast at midnight, Benny’s Restaurant and Lounge, 517 W. Colorado Ave.; 634-9309.

Dec. 31: Elephant Revival New Years Event Concert — 9 p.m., Stargazers Theatre and Event Center. 10 S. Parkside Drive, $45-$55. Advance tickets available online.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve — With 11th Hour, He Kill 3, Deathride, 9 p.m., Peak 31, 2419 N. Union Blvd., $8; 227-7168.

Dec. 31: NYE Gatsby – White Rose Gala — 9 p.m., Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street, Denver, $79 and up. Advance tickets available online.

Dec. 31: Denver New Year’s Eve Show — With Flobots and Pink Hawks, 9 p.m., Marquis Theatre, 2009 Larimer St., Denver. Go online for ticket prices.

Dec. 31: City NYE — 9 p.m.-2 a.m., McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver. Go online for ticket prices.

Dec. 31: Resolution NYE — 9 p.m.-2 a.m., 1405 Curtis St., Denver. Go online for tickets prices.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Helicopter Tour — 11:45 p.m., Colorado Vertical, 1587 Aviation Way, $359. Reservations available online.

NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENTS Jan. 1: First Day Hike — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Day pass $7 per vehicle; 576-2016.

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Free for All: The Five Best Free Events in Denver This Week

Rock around the Christmas tree with Calamity Champs at El Charrito.

We’re almost three weeks into a dispiritingly snow-barren December, but Denver’s creative community has plenty of gifts for bored locals to unwrap, anyway. From a concert at a "Five Star Dive Bar," to a pair of comedy showcases and a holiday craft market (held at a different dive bar), these free events will cover your entertainment needs until the weekend. In addition to the four frivolities mentioned above, we’ve also included a protest march in favor of net neutrality, which is a big part of what makes lists like these possible.

Calamity Christmas Party 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 19 El Charrito Whether you’re staving off pangs of holiday homesickness or seeking a brief respite from familial obligations, there’s no denying the scuzzy charm of a dive bar during the holiday season. El Charrito’s Calamity Christmas Party (which also coincides with the last night of Hanukkah) is an ideal opportunity for such an escape. Knock back a margarita or two while enjoying top-notch local talent as Jay Gillespie, Broke Down Nuns and headlining act Calamity Champs take to the main stage. And with free admission, guests can enjoy Fezziwig festivities on a Cratchit budget. Visit the Calamity Christmas Facebook events page to learn more.

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Denver Zoo Lights, Longmont Lights Parade and more: 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend

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DENVER — Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some family friendly events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area this weekend.

1. Denver Zoo Lights continue to sparkle the holiday season

What: More than 130 animated animal sculptures will swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places when they’re least expected this holiday season. For the first time this year, guests will be able to control some of those sculptures at interactive stations at the Zoo’s Giraffe Meadows area. Other festivities include a chance to meet Santa Claus, live animal demonstrations, carolers, holiday treats and warming stations.

When: Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25, 2017; December 1 through December 31, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street in Denver

Admission: Varies

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2. Tour the Governor’s Mansion this holiday season

What: Every year before the Christmas holidays, the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion opens its doors to the public for public tours full of holiday cheer, history and design. The tour only takes you through the first floor the residence, but you won’t leave disappointed as you walk through the Great Hall, the State Dining Romo and more.

When: Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7 – 10 and Dec. 14 through Dec. 17, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion, 400 East 8th Avenue

Admission: Free

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3. Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens

What: The flowers and plants at the Denver Botanic Gardens may be dormant in the winter months during the day, but at night during the holiday season, the Gardens come alive for the Blossom of Lights.

When: Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 through January 1, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street

Admission: Varies between $10 to $20

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4. Sip, Shop and savor the holiday season at the Denver Christkindl Market

What: The 17th annual Christkindl Market is back for another year of holiday fun at the 16th Street Mall. Sip on authentic Gluhwein (mulled spiced wine), or Bavarian style beer as you wander through the market and enjoy the opportunity to purchase finely crafted artisan gifts and holiday treats by Coloradan, European and international merchants in charming wooden huts

When: Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 through Friday, December 23, 2017

Where: Skyline Park on the 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe Street

Admission: Free

5. Come celebrate the holidays at Thornton WinterFest

What: Billed as a signature event of the City of Thornton, the city’s WinterFest brings Santa and his elves to help the Mayor and City Council light up the town for the holidays. The fun doesn’t stop there, as Santa’s Village opens the next day (Saturday), which gives you the opportunity to explore local choirs, tree displays, ice skating and more.

When: Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 East 112th Avenue

Admission: Free

6. Longmont Lights Parade is this weekend

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Tips For Organizing A Hassle Free Event Denver Co.

Organizing an event can be a daunting task as you may have to face many challenges. However, there is no need to worry since this article is going to help you organize a hassle-free event. Here are tips for organizing a hassle-free event in Denver:

Come up with an effective budget It is a good idea to ensure that all the tasks reflect in the budget. Also, ensure that you consider an unforeseeable situation. For instance, if it rains on the day of an open-air event, you may have to change the location meaning that you will have to transport all the furniture and equipment required to the new location. This is why it is a good idea to take into account unforeseeable situations.

Visit the location where you plan to host your event It is usually a good idea to check the location where you plan to hold your event as early as the selection stage. This will help you prevent facing many challenges such as having to hold your event in a hall with an air conditioning that does not work properly. Checking such issues in advance is therefore very important.

Carry out a final check 24 hours before your event Ensure that you have informed those who will be attending of how to get to the place where the event will be held. You should also ensure that all the printed materials, audio, and video content are ready.

Check if those who are helping you organize your event understand their tasks and responsibilities and make sure that the space is ready. You can achieve this by drafting a checklist which will help you make sure that everything is in place, working and has been done on time.

Print out the event programme and let those who are helping you plan the event have a copy. Additionally, give everyone the main contact phone number for communication with one another in case of an emergency. Regardless of the type of event, you are organizing, be optimistic and plan well and I assure you that you will be able to have a hassle-free event in Denver.

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29 holiday events and fun things to do this week

Welcome to December! Awesome events include 9News’ Parade of Lights, the Holiday Flea, a candlelight walk and more. See our event calendar for full details.

9News Parade of Lights Dec 1 –2 Begin your holiday season at the spectacular 43rd Annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights. The two-mile parade route in Downtown Denver is the stage for Colorado’s brightest holiday tradition. The FREE holiday spectacular features marching bands, ornate floats, and, of course, a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa.

Peace: A Holiday Concert Dec 1 – 2 Celebrate the holiday season with the Colorado Repertory Singers as we bring cherished favorites to the stage and reflect on our need for peace through music and lyrics. From traditional carols to modern winter themes, this choral program brings to life the sounds and songs of the season from a variety of cultures, time periods, and religions. Join us for this December staple in the Broomfield community and an audience favorite.

Ultimate Family Dino Fun at Denver Museum of Nature & Science Nov 30, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm There’s a different dino to delight everyone in the family at this prehistoric party celebrating our latest temporary exhibition Ultimate Dinosaurs. Check out some of the most spectacular fossils unearthed in recent years as you venture through the exhibition, find out how fossils form, and make your own family fossil to take home.

Stuff Your Stocking: A First Friday of Small Gifts & Big Giving at the Ink Lounge Dec 1 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.

Holiday Flea Dec 1 –3, 5:00 pm Come spread the holiday cheer and drink the spiced punch! The next Denver Flea is going down December 1st – December 3rd at a top secret location (released soon). They’ll kick things off Friday night from 6-9PM with a full-on holiday party. This is your exclusive ticket for pre-Flea shopping paired with festive drinks, good food and groovy tunes.

Ugly Sweater Night with Santa at Park Meadows Retail Resort Dec 1, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Put on Your Ugliest Sweater for Santa! Break out your ugliest holiday sweater (you know the one) and take a fun photo with Santa. Whether its adorned with pom pom snowmen or glitter gingerbread man, the sillier the sweater the better.

30th Annual Candlelight Walk at City of Golden Dec 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Since 1988 Golden’s Candlelight Walk has been a traditional favorite. This FREE community event brings thousands of families and friends into Golden.

STEAM Powered | Dream Big at CU South Denver Dec 1, 6:00 – 9:30 pm This Friday evening series is designed to celebrate advances in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through unique programming centered around our amazing 3D Daily Films.

Gateway Classic Cars Holiday Party at Gateway Classic Cars of Denver Dec 2 Celebrate Christmas Season with Gateway Classic Cars on December 2nd from 10am – 3pm! Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. In return you will receive Free Admission! Enjoy lunch, classic cars, exotic cars, and of course Santa! Bring the whole family and give to a great charity making childrens dreams come true! Lunch will be served from 11am till 2pm.

Breakfast With Santa at CU South Denver Dec 2, 9:00 – 11:00 am Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by to enjoy breakfast with you and yours and to jot down everyone’s wish list. Families will enjoy a breakfast buffet. Adults can sip bloody marys and mimosas (for an additional charge) while the kids make festive crafts and give their wish lists to Santa.

Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe Dec 2, 9:00 – 11:00 am Now is your time to bring your lil’ rockers to Hard Rock Cafe Denver for this year’s memorable Breakfast with Santa.

Brunch with Father Christmas at Four Mile Historic Park Dec 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Before settling in for a long winter’s nap, settle in by the fireplace for a morning with the big guy himself. Father Christmas hosts this occasion for families to feast on seasonal fare—served up by Relish Catering and Events—and participate in traditional holiday merrymaking at the site of Denver’s oldest standing house.

Wiggins Elementary Holiday Craft Fair Dec 2, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a Holiday Craft Show, free chili lunch and local entertainment. December 2, 2017 at the Wiggins elementary School.

Olde Golden Christmas Parades at City of Golden Dec 2 –16 Saturdays in December, authentic and historic downtown Golden becomes a festive holiday center with traditional decorations and fun family events. The free Olde Golden Christmas Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. with cowboys on horses, floats, marching bands, old cars, elves on unicycles, the Grinch in his corvette, and of course, Santa Claus.

St. Nick on the Bricks Dec 2, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for FREE. Bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories.

Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Dec 2 – 17 For 25 years, the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble has been blending dance, live music, spoken word, and seasonal celebrations and customs from around the world into a memorable holiday tradition like none other.

Lights of December Parade Dec 2, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm In its 30th year, spectators will enjoy floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches and civic groups. Crowds will enjoy marching bands, lit fire engines, holiday carolers and much more. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself – Santa Claus!

Dolls’ Tea Party at The Oxford Hotel Dec 3 Experience one of Denver’s favorite family traditions this holiday season with The Oxford Hotel Dolls’ Tea Party on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. Held for more than 50 years at LoDo’s most historic boutique hotel, The Oxford Dolls’ Tea is a classic tea party featuring hot cocoa and treats for the children and tea and a light sandwich snack for the adults

The Nutcracker at Joanna Ramsey Theatre Dec 3 This Christmas, treat yourself to a magical evening with Clara and the Nutcracker as Littleton Youth Ballet and Littleton Ballet Academy cast a spell over you and your entire family with its captivating production of The Nutcracker.

Christmas with Cody at Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave Dec 3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm The entire family will enjoy meeting Santa Cody! Create crafts, meet historic figures, and tour the Museum during the FREE holiday celebration. See website for times.

Peppa Pig Live! at Paramount Theatre Dec 3, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Peppa Pig, the #1 Family show of 2016, is back with an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises.

Boulder Opera: Cinderella at Longmont Museum Dec 3, 3:00 – 4:15 pm Boulder Opera presents Cinderella, a perfect introduction for children to the spellbinding world of opera. Based on the much loved fairytale, this rare 19th century work will be presented as a specially reduced one hour version.

Ongoing Holiday Events

Blossoms of Light, Denver Botanic Gardens Nov 24 – Jan 1, 2018 This annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms our York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland.

Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms Nov 24 – Dec 24 Santa and his friends are moving to Chatfield Farms in November! Chatfield Farms will be transformed into a magical village. Join us for a new and exciting holiday experience for all ages. Hop on the hayride to catch a short movie at Santa’s cinema and find unique holiday gifts in his workshop.

DEN Ice Skating Rink at Denver International Airport Nov 24, 2017 – Jan 7, 2018 Once again, the DEN Plaza will be home to a FREE 34’wide X 60’length ice skating rink.

Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park Nov 21 – Feb. 14, 2018 Ready. Set. Skate. Skyline Park is the place for fun this holiday season. The Downtown Denver Partnership invites you and your family to join us for FREE skating at the Skyline Rink, located at 16th & Arapahoe in Downtown Denver. Ice skating is free! You may bring your own skates or rent a pair for just $2. Through February 14.

A Christmas Carol at Stage Theatre Nov 24 – Dec 24 Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol promises to “warm your heart and renew your holiday spirit” according to the Examiner. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, this joyous and opulent musical adaptation traces money-hoarding skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. A Christmas Carol illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.

Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Ellie Caulkins Opera House Nov 25 – Dec 24 Recently recognized as the best-loved Nutcracker in the U.S., Colorado Ballet’s holiday classic The Nutcracker features timeless choreography paired with Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

Winter Wonderlights at Chapungu Sculpture Park Nov 18 – Jan 7, 2018 Each night, visitors and locals will revel in holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures, the only 20’ LED mappable Christmas Tree in the state and 30-minute music and light shows.

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PHOTOS: Flying Lotus at Denver’s EXDO Event Center

Flying Lotus hugs a fan in the crowd at EXDO Event Center on November 17th, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Juli Williams, Special to The Know)

Experimental Los Angeles producer Flying Lotus (real name Steven Ellison) brought his Flying Lotus in 3D tour to Denver’s 2,200-person EXDO Event Center on Nov. 17.

Ellison performed at a podium done up to look like a slithering hunk of rock. He orchestrated a backdrop of trippy visuals behind him that literally popped off the screen thanks to 3D glasses handed out to the crowd.

So-So Topic, Seven Davis. Jr. and PBDY performed in support.

Flying Lotus’ latest project is “Kuso,” a body-horror film that’s been called “the most disgusting movie ever made.”

Check out our photos of Flying Lotus’ show above.

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28 things to do in Denver this week

November is a busy month in Denver and the fun includes Denver Arts Week, Colorado Ski & Snowboard Festival, the Polar Express and more. Go to our event calendar for additional information and full listings.

Denver Veteran’s Day Parade and Festival at Civic Center Park Nov 11, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Denver Veterans Day is a family-friendly event offers FREE admission to the Parade & Festival! We’ll have a music stage, kids & family activities, military displays, tons of vendors, and a wide variety of food. The Parade & Festival serves as a celebratory “Thank You” to our Veterans who have fought to ensure our freedoms.

Christmas with the Colorado Children’s Chorale at Boettcher Concert Hall Oct 31 – Nov 11 Hop on the Polar Express with the Colorado Children’s Chorale! From winter songs and lullabies at the stable to Santa and Willie, the Christmas Elf, this concert will kick off your holiday season with a song in your heart and a SparkleJollyTwinkleJingle in your step! Tickets to this magical concert are only $26.40 when purchased during Denver ArtsWeek.

Denver Film Festival Nov 1 – 12 Denver Film Festival is the city’s premier cultural event of the fall, selling more than 55,000 tickets to more than 250 films: Blockbusters, docs, shorts and indies.

Santa’s Flight Academy at Cherry Creek Shopping Center Nov 9, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Santa is looking for cadets to help Santa prepare his sleigh for the big day. Create memorable moments with the Flight Suit Visualizer, a magical snow and light show inside Santa’s sleigh, and, of course, a visit with Santa Claus. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind interactive experience through Dec. 24.

The Polar Express™ Train Ride at Colorado Railroad Museum Nov 9 –19 The story of The Polar Express is being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale. Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the holiday season!

“A Bad Mom’s Christmas” – Mom’s Night Out at Harkins Theater at Northfield Stapleton Nov 9, 7:30 pm A special event for Denver-area moms/women to view “A Bad Mom’s Christmas” at Harkins Theater at Northfield-Stapleton. Every attendee receives a swag bag with offers from local businesses and $9 from every ticket will be donated back to the school PTA of each attendee’s choice. 270 seats are being sold for this event.

Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens Nov 10 – 11 Free Days occur throughout the year at both York Street and Chatfield Farms, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). No tickets are needed for admission to Free Days. Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events.

Denver Arts Week Nov 3 – 11 Denver Arts Week is an nine-day celebration of all things art in The Mile High City, featuring more than 300 events at a wide variety of art galleries, museums, theaters and concert halls, many of which are deeply discounted.

43rd Holiday Art Market Nov 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Foothills Art Center opens its 43rd year of HART, the premier venue for local handmade shopping in the Denver metro area. HART is an exceptional event showcasing over 100 local artists while supplying visitors a wide range of prices and unique items to buy during the holiday season. Admission is free to the public and it runs approximately 7 weeks making it the longest holiday show in the area, giving you plenty of opportunities to pick up those gifts for family, friends, and loved ones.

Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo at Colorado Convention Center Nov 10 – 12 Serious snowfall has already arrived in the mountains! It’s officially time to begin planning for the 26th annual Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo Nov. 10-12 at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. This is the place to get gear for adults and kids with skis, boards, boots, clothing, and accessories up to 60% off.

Four Mile Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park Nov 10, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Take a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, check out historic demonstrations, explore our 12-acre grounds, sample a treat from our summer kitchen, and greet our farm animals. We’ll also be offering our Hay Bales & Tall Tales story and activity time from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Grandparent’s Night with Santa at Park Meadows at Park Meadows Retail Resort Nov 10, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm We are happy to invite all grandparents to join in on the fun! Schedule a visit with the whole family. You’re never too old to let Santa know what is on your list. Santa loves Park Meadows! He wants you to know about the NEW 3D interactive set and 35-foot tree. Everyone who visits will receive a pair of 3D glasses to make your visit more fun! When we told him about it, Santa got so excited he almost spilled his hot cocoa! He can’t wait to see you!

Movie Night – Cars 3, Vehicle Vault Nov 10, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Please join us for Vehicle Vault’s Movie at the Museum. We’re hosting it on Friday, November 10th with doors opening at 6:00 pm. The entry fee is $25/per person($15 each for kids 12 and under), which includes entrance to the museum, food, beverage (alcohol for 21 and up), entertainment and of course the movie. This month we will be featuring Cars 3.

Open House at Montessori School of Denver Nov 11, 9:30 am – 11:30 am Come visit and see for yourself how MSD delightfully engages, inspires, and challenges students from Toddler to Middle School! Children are welcome. You will have the opportunity to visit the classrooms, explore the outdoor learning environments, and meet our amazing teachers. We welcome all families!

Family Discovery Series: Opera Colorado’s touring production “Cinderella” at PACE Center Nov 11, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Is a wicked Stepfather like a wicked Stepmother? What about a wise advisor instead of a fairy Godmother? Inspired by the traditional fairytale, Rossini’s Cinderella is a twist on the classic story.

Girl Scout Craft Fair at Bethany Lutheran Church Nov 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Support youth entrepreneurs in your community by shopping at the Girl Scout Craft Fair! Pick up hand-made crafts, baked goods and other goodies just in time for the holidays. All gifts will be valued at $20 or less and all proceeds benefit local Girl Scout Troops.

Starlight Market – A Holiday Pop-up Shop for Families at Skylight Nov 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Please join us for the 2nd annual Starlight Market on November 11, 2017 at the new Skylight Events. There will be plenty of shopping from indie brands, crafting (like holiday wreath-making), and photo-taking (it’s what they say… Instagrammable).

Urban Holiday Market Nov 11, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm The Urban Holiday Market is a holiday shopping spectacular not to be missed, featuring an awesome selection of one of-a-kind seasonal items, high quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods, and more, made from a diverse collection of local artists and crafters. Enjoy an open air Holiday Festival in the heart of Downtown Denver. This unique holiday shopping experience will includes live entertainment and a whole lot of family fun.

Denver Handmade Homemade Market Nov 11, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm We had such a great lineup of vendors for the October Market, but this round is expected to be even better! Also expect Pony Treats vegan food buffet, stick & pokes from Uproot Tattoo and more details to arise soon.

Junior League of Denver Mile High Holiday Mart Nov 11, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy a unique boutique shopping experience while giving back to the Denver metro community. Avoid the crowds and get first dibs on the merchandise by attending a VIP Private Shopping Event on Friday, November 10 before shopping opens to public at noon. Proceeds support the League’s efforts to develop the potential of women and improve the community.

LoDo Walking Tour at Denver Union Station Nov 11, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm From Union Station to Wynkoop, Tattered Cover to Warehouse Row, learn how the largest collection of historic warehouses in the West transformed from railroad hub to skid row to urban hot spot. Tour includes an exploration of Denver’s transportation history, commercial architecture, preservation efforts, and more. The tour starts and ends at the historic Denver Union Station, lasts approximately 90 minutes, and covers about a mile.

14th Annual Great Candy Run at Washington Park Nov 12, 8:00 am – 11:00 am Join thousands of runners and walkers at a sweet race for a sweet cause! The 14th annual Great Candy Run, benefiting the Fetal Health Foundation, features a 5K Run/Walk a competitive Stroller Division for those pushing little ones and a free Jelly Bean Kids Fun Run. Plus, lots of sweet extras: on-course entertainment, costume contests, prize money, sweet medals for every finisher, a fun expo, mascots and Lolli’s Candy Village with sweet treats for all.

Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science Nov 13, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Enjoy the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for free!

MSU Denver BFA Thesis Exhibitions Nov 3 – 17 MSU Denver’s BFA Thesis students will showcase two two-week-long exhibitions that are a culmination of their study and work in studio art and communication design. These exhibitions will feature a broad range of artwork including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, ceramic, photography, multi-media and interactive.

Early Release Day Adventure at Colorado Adventure Point Nov 3, 12:00 – 4:00 pm Throughout the year our various schools have several early release days. Colorado Adventure Point is available to make these days off more exciting by offering half day classes in various fun skills. Some of these classes include archery, rock climbing, art, cooking and robotics.

Supernova at Denver Pavilions Nov 3 – 11 SUPERNOVA Digital Animaion Festival and the Denver Pavilions team up for a special, free encore presentation of works from the 2017 edition of the festival. Taking place on the Pavilion’s LED screen besides the UA Cinemas, each day will present looping animations from this innovative program, coinciding with Denver Arts Week and the 40th Edition of the Denver Film Festival.

Healing Power of Art at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Nov 3 – 10 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel and Children’s Hospital Colorado are celebrating the healing power of art during Denver Arts Week through two exhibits that will be on display at the hotel. The transformational powers of art therapy will tower 18 feet tall outside the entrance to Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. The iconic ballerina sculptures will be adorned with dresses decorated by Children’s Colorado patients as part of therapy.

Hillary Rodham Clinton to Discuss New Memoir at Bellco Theatre Nov 16 Following sold out engagements across North America, Innovation Arts and Entertainment, an industry leader in the field of producing intelligent live entertainment programming, is proud to announce that Hillary Clinton will be appearing in Denver at the Bellco Theatre on Thursday, November 16.

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The 21 Best Events in Denver, October 31-November 6

Otherworldly style will be all the rage at the Alien Life Fashion Show on Saturday.

What we know as Halloween has strong connections to celebrations across many cultures, including All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, Día de los Muertos, Samhain. Four Shillings Short will evoke the latter during a performance at the Samhain/Halloween Concert on Tuesday, October 31. As you’d expect from an Irish lass and her Yankee husband, traditional Celtic and European instruments (the British dulcimer, German bowed psaltery and Irish bodhrán) will be prominent; perhaps less predictably, so will the Indian sitar, Andean charango and an obscure Renaissance contraption known as the krumhorn. The free concert includes stories from Celtic folklore in addition to ethereal musical mashups. The (free) fun starts at 7 p.m. at Bemis Public Library, 6014 South Datura Street in Littleton. Find out more on the library events calendar at littletongov.org.

Hosted by The Green Solution and Sensi Magazine, the Gari Safari is a jungle-themed costume party for cannabis industry members to celebrate Halloween together. Kicking off at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, at the Church, 1160 Lincoln Street, there will be live music from Anabel Englund, Human Life, Matt Ossentjuk, and Mont Blvck, as well as a bus for cannabis consumption offsite (but nearby). Attendance (21+), but guests must register first. Learn more on the event’s webpage.

Easily the Halloween-iest director alive, Tim Burton has seen his films in heavy rotation throughout October. With his German Expressionist-inspired sets and costume design, fondness for Gothic tropes and foundational sympathy for the various monsters and misfits that populate his oeuvre, Burton’s best films evoke the spirit of the holiday as few other movies have done since the heydays of Tod Browning and F.W. Murnau. Whether you’re looking to get hyped up for another evening of Halloween hell-raising or simply want to see some good movies, don’t miss the Burton double feature at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House’s Studio Loft on Tuesday, October 31, starting at 5 p.m.. With free screenings of BeetleJuice and Sleepy Hollow — that’s right: two movies for the price of none — this is an ideal way for cinephiles and goth teens alike to ease into All Hallow’s Eve. Visit the Eventbrite page to learn more and register for free.

Wednesday, November 1

Denver’s traditionally a beer town, but if you’re an oenophile instead of a hophead, you’ll be happy the Denver International Wine Festival is coming to town from Wednesday, November 1, through Friday, November 3. The event includes a Grand Vintners Dinner with wine by Kovács Nimród and food by Radek Cerny; the Pairsine Chefs Fine Food and Wine Pairing Competition, where you’ll enjoy twenty bites paired with gold medal-winning wines; and the Grand Tasting, the showcase event with more than eighty wineries and distilleries pouring samples of delicious beverages. Tickets to individual events range from $95 to $175 and are available at denverwinefest.com. Now, that’s something to toast to!

This year, the Denver Film Society is celebrating the fortieth edition of the Denver Film Festival, which runs from Wednesday, November 1, through Sunday, November 12, and includes 200-plus films from more than forty countries. In addition to the usual industry panels, parties and screenings, the festival will spotlight Danish and Polish cinema. Films by directors including Hong Sang-soo, Agnès Varda, Sally Potter, Fatih Akin, Joe Berlinger, Richard Linklater, Claire Denis, Paolo Virzì, Kim Ki-duk will also grace screens across town. Opening-night film Lady Bird plays at 8 p.m. on November 1, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Opening-night tickets run $35 to $60; find a full schedule of films and ticketing options for the rest of the fest at denverfilm.org.

Sponsored by 9News and the Denver Press Club, "Five Years of Legal Marijuana in Colorado" is a panel discussion and social chat will focus on the fifth anniversary of Amendment 64, the voter-approved statute that legalized recreational cannabis in Colorado in 2012. The panel will be moderated by 9News reporter Brandon Rittiman, who will chat with activist Mason Tvert, Smart Colorado’s Henny Lasley, Department of Revenue director Mike Hartman, dispensary owner Chris Woods, Governor John Hickenlooper’s marijuana policy adviser Mark Bolton and impaired driving expert Chris Halsor. The discussion starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, at the Press Club, 1330 Glenarm Place. Tickets are free for DPC members and $5 for non-members. Find more information at blacktie-colorado.com.

Prepare to learn something new at Three Things, Any Three Things.

Thursday, November 2

MCA Denver has a marvelous way of elevating the incongruous, first with its wildly popular Mixed Taste series, and now with Three Things, Any Three Things, a new group of artist/creative show-and-tell sessions divided into three presentations that are not in any way connected. First up, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, the MCA gives you Instagram star and animal-adoptaholic Steve Greig on “Senior Dogs,” Denver Museum of Nature & Science Curator of Space Science Ka Chun Yu on Exoplanets and Rubedo percussionist extraordinaire Gregg Ziemba on, natch, the drums; the series continues on November 16 and 30 at the same time, each night offering a new trio of unrelated experiences. General admission tickets are sold out, but you probably want the package that gets you in to all three events anyway ($25 to $40). The MCA is at 1485 Delgany Street; learn more and register at eventbrite.com, or visit mcadenver.org.

So you’re not really a bartender/bank teller/beekeeper at heart — you’re just doing it to pay the bills until you write the Great American Novel. We get it! Now’s the time to make it happen, since November is National Novel Writing Month, popularly known as NaNoWriMo. Anythink Libraries is encouraging your literary ambitions with workshops throughout the month. The library’s Wright Farms branch, 5877 East 120th Avenue in Thornton, will offer tips and resources from staff, as well as time for writing, on Thursday, November 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Brighton branch, at 327 East Bridge Street, has scheduled weekly Thursday workshops (excluding Thanksgiving) from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. that will address character and conflict development, story structure, publishing and more. Check out nanowrimo.org for information on the project and anythinklibraries.org for details about the local workshops. Now, get to it — the sooner you start writing, the sooner you can take your rightful place as the next Hemingway.

Denver’s And Toto Too Theatre Company continues its mission of presenting new works by female playwrights with Flowers in the Desert, a two-person modern-life drama by Donna Hoke in which a divorced couple hooks up again at the wife’s behest. The twist? Her reasons for wanting to get back together aren’t what they seem. The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 2, and runs Thursdays through Saturdays until November 18 at the Commons on Champa, 1245 Champa Street. For tickets, $22 to $25, go to andtototoo.org. Hot date? Look for Cheap Date Night on November 9, when all tickets are only $15.

Even though it moved, Pirate Contemporary Art will continue its much-beloved Day of the Dead Show.

Friday, November 3

It turns out that pirates can go home again. For decades, Pirate Contemporary Art’s annual Day of the Dead Show was the co-op’s most graceful interface with what was once a largely Hispanic neighborhood, which joined in with the artists to build altars to the dearly departed inside the gallery and march side by side in a candle-lit processional to the nearby Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Fast-forward to the present, when Pirate has come ashore at a new location in Lakewood, and you’ll be happy to learn that the gallery members have brought the tradition with them. This year’s event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 3, at Pirate, 7130 West 16th Avenue in Lakewood, with much of the old festivities still intact: There will still be community altars, Aztec dancers, piñata parties for kids and adults, and even a procession — now taking off through the 40 West Arts District. Admission is free; call 303-458-6058 or go to Pirate’s Facebook page to learn more.

Get your holiday shopping done early at the fourteenth annual Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show. For three days starting Friday, November 3, peruse some 450 displays offering unique gifts including original art, crafts, specialty foods, home decor, clothing, furniture, jewelry and more. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Denver Mart Expo Halls & Plaza, 451 East 58th Avenue. Find tickets, $11.50 to $14.50, at eventbrite.com, and more information about the show at coloradochristmasgiftshow.com.

Saturday, November 4

YA literature isn’t just for teens anymore, but the Tattered Cover Book Store is catering to the under-21 demographic with its Colorado Teen Book Con on Saturday, November 4. The extravaganza of teen lit takes place at Littleton High School, 199 East Littleton Boulevard, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the agenda is jam-packed with panels on love and adversity, publishing, evoking emotion, and tales of action and adventure from over twenty authors and literary agents. Maggie Stiefvater (All the Crooked Saints, Shiver) and David Levithan (Boy Meets Boy, You Know Me Well) will deliver keynote addresses. And while the entire event is free to readers and writers from ages thirteen to twenty, everyone must register at eventbrite.com. And if you’re over the age limit, don’t worry: On Friday, November 3, you can meet the authors and enjoy the perks of age (namely beer) at a YA Author Happy Hour at the bookstore, 2526 East Colfax Avenue. Tickets for the 7 p.m. gathering are $20, also at eventbrite.com.

A stone’s throw from Denver, the suburb of Westminster continues to move toward its goal of becoming the next major urban center on the Front Range by hosting oddball events such as Zombie Golf and the Adult Easter Egg Hunt. From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, the suburb is launching what it hopes will be an annual event: Ballerina Dodgeball. Players ages 21 and up will don tutus and plie their way around the dodgeball course. People hit by a “golden ball” must dance their heart out until the music stops. The event takes place at the Westminster Sports Center, 6051 West 95th Avenue, and costs $15 per player or $100 per team of eight players (tickets include pizza and a drink ticket). For more information and to register, go to http://ift.tt/1jf6xhD.

Designer Sumeria Sierra.

Halloween won’t quite be over until after the Alien Life Fashion Show lands its flying saucer on the runway for a presentation at Knew Conscious gallery this weekend. But don’t expect any Klingons, Wookiees or one-eyed, one-horned, flyin’ purple people eaters; this is a real fashion challenge inviting designers to create avant-garde costumes based on the out-of-this-world artwork of Knew Conscious founder Kurt Redeker. The event begins on Saturday, November 4, at 9 p.m. at the gallery, 2041 Lawrence Street, and will rock out through the wee hours to music by special guests Orchard Lounge and Soulacybin; general admission is $40, or opt for a VIP level with perks for $65. What does one wear to an alien fashion show? Be inventive. Get information and tickets at the event’s Facebook page.

Denver Arts Week, nine days of discounts and events at galleries, theaters, cinemas and music venues, runs from November 3 to November 11. Our favorite deal? The free Night at the Museums, on Saturday, November 4. Starting at 5 p.m., twelve Denver institutions will offer free admission until 10 p.m. Not only that, shuttles will be on hand to whisk you from one attraction to the other. Participating museums include the obvious — Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Art Museum — as well as lesser-known sites like the Black American West Museum and the Denver Firefighters Museum. So whether your interests lean toward cowboys, chrysanthemums or cars, there will be somewhere to grab your attention. Visit denver.org for a complete list of museums and information about the shuttles.

One of opera’s classics, La Bohème has probably been in continuous production around the world since its debut in 1896. That’s probably because the tale of young people partying and pontificating in Paris has broad appeal for all kinds of folks, from the recent college graduate without health insurance who can relate all too well to Mimi’s consumption or the stereotypical silver-haired opera fan who comes for the costumes and culture. Opera Colorado’s production opens on Saturday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and continues through November 14. Even a starving artist can afford tickets, which start at $15 at operacolorado.org. (Note: The $20 tickets for opening night are sold out.)

The Soweto Skeleton Movers at Breakin’ Convention.

Groove to the pros: The London-based Breakin’ Convention will hit Denver on Saturday, November 4, as part of a four-city tour curated by British hip-hop dance veteran and Breakin’ artistic director Jonzi D. The “international festival of hip-hop dance theater” will bring with it such esteemed international names as Protocol (U.K.), Salah and Yeah Yellow (France) and the Soweto Skeleton Movers (South Africa), as well as a local lineup including Nasty Kidz, Block 1750, Machinez Remainz, Malika and more. Breakin’ Convention kicks off with a free, youth-oriented 303 Jam with workshops and local talent from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex; tickets start at $20 for official programs, also at the Buell, beginning at 7:30 p.m. November 4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, November 5. For reservations and a complete schedule, go to http://ift.tt/2z30bld.

There’s no place in town more authentic than the stretch of Morrison Road in the Westwood neighborhood, which means you’re bound to hit a Día de los Muertos celebration somewhere along the drag. True to the traditions of the observance, for which families honor and welcome the souls of their ancestors with more joy than sorrow, Westwood’s annual Día de los Muertos community art and altar show does it by the book, offering up Aztec dancer performances, face painting, Mexican hot chocolate and pan de muerto for families from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at the Westwood Food Cooperative, 3738 Morrison Road. Admission is free; visit the Facebook event page for details.

Cannabis job-finder Vangst Talent Network will host the Pueblo Cannabis Career Fair on Saturday, November 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Quinta Inn in Pueblo, 4801 North Elizabeth Street. Prospective trimmers, packagers, budtenders, extraction technicians, store managers and more can inquire about more than 200 open positions in the cannabis industry for free after registration. Learn more about the event on its Eventbrite page.

Sunday, November 5

After a diving accident at Cherry Creek State Park in August, musician Brian Jung underwent an eight-hour operation to remove and replace parts of his spine. Meanwhile, in the waiting room, his friends concocted a plan to help him move forward. The resulting We Got Your Back, Brian: Bluegrass Benefit Concert will take place Sunday, November 5, from noon to 2 a.m. at Be on Key Psychedelic Ripple, 1700 Logan Street. A suggested $15 donation at the door gets you access to musical acts Bottle Rocket Hurricane, That Damn Sasquatch, Timber, Follow the Fox and many more, as well as a silent auction of items including concert tickets, art, autographed memorabilia and travel packages, all to benefit Jung’s rehabilitation. For more information, visit http://ift.tt/2iU23ZP.

Monday, November 6

Stockton Helbing prides himself on how bad he is at sitting still, which is a boon for an artist who spends his life composing and arranging music, running an independent jazz label (Armored Records), leading bands, teaching students, writing and more. Ahead of the upcoming release of his seventh album, Swimming in Place, Helbing will join the University of Denver’s Lamont Jazz Orchestra for a free performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 6, at Gates Concert Hall in the University of Denver’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Avenue. For more information, call 303-871-6400 or go to du.edu/lamont.

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Raise Money For A Good Cause At A Denver Charity Event

If you want to have fun and make money for a good cause, you might want to start attending Denver charity events. When you attend a charity event, you are going to be raising money for a worthwhile cause and you are also going to be helping people. A good charity event is going to be entertaining and it is going to raise money for the things you love.

If you are planning to support charities it helps to narrow down the charities you want to support before you start making plans to attend different events and you should also make a budget so you know how much you have to give away. There are going to be plenty of charities vying for your attention. You want to make sure that you don’t overspend and that you spread out your money.

You should also think about the types of events you want to attend. You might want to attend a ball or a dinner or even a fashion show. You can find listings of all the events in the papers and you can also find information about the events through the different charities you want to support.

Having fun and doing something good for the community is a great thing and you get to have fun and help people. When you live in Denver there are always interesting activities that you can do to help other people. Helping people feels good and so does helping people by giving money. There is no end to the type of charities you can support and they are going to be happy for your help. The money can go a long way and you will also get to enjoy a fun event when you give.

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The 21 Best Events in Denver, October 17-23

Catch plenty of creeps (a compliment in this case!) at the Broadway Halloween Parade.

If you’ve ever wondered how an oboe works, what it takes to get a day job with an orchestra, whether musicians actually care what the conductor is doing with his wand, or what the difference is between a symphony and an orchestra, REMIX: Young Professionals of the Colorado Symphony will answer your questions at REMIX Presents: Symphony 101. Gather at WeWork LoHi, 2420 17th Street, for drinks and snacks at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 17; the program follows at 7 p.m. Admission is free for REMIX members and $10 for everyone else; find out more at http://ift.tt/2yHkynM.

History Colorado’s Tiny Library Concert series returns for a third season on Tuesday, October 17, in the Stephen H. Hart Library & Research Center, where listeners will be surrounded by books and treasures from the museum’s collections. The performances start at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, with the gypsy-jazz-meets-bluegrass sounds of nationally renowned string band Taarka, and continue Tuesdays through the holidays. History Colorado is located at 1200 Broadway; reserve your tickets, $13 ($10 members), at 303-866-2394 or historycolorado.org.

Wednesday, October 18

At Christmas time, homeowners line their streets with glowing lights so that Jesus can find his way through the suburbs. But luminaria aren’t just for Christmas; the Denver Botanic Gardens will put the decorations to good use throughout the Halloween season at Glow at the Gardens, where they’ll line the pathways at night, leading visitors to massive pumpkin displays. The season starts at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, with a DJ, “Thriller” dance lessons, live music and storytelling, pumpkin carving, face painting, costume contests, scavenger hunts, crafts and more; the festivities will continue Wednesdays and Thursdays through October 26 at the Gardens, 1007 York Street. Tickets are $10 to $16; for more information, go to botanicgardens.org.

Get up close and personal with creepy crawlers at Bloodcurdling Beasts.

Thursday, October 19

We all have to grow up, but as adults, we’re still fascinated by — and terrified of — nature’s creepy crawlers and winged nighttime marauders that intrigued us as kids. At this month’s installment of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s grownups-only Science Lounge, Bloodcurdling Beasts, be prepared to revisit some of those nightmarish nemeses during a presentation sure to raise the hair on your neck. Luckily, there will be very adult drinks at the cash bar. The Science Lounge opens at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at the DMNS, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, and given the theme and time of year, costumes are encouraged. Admission is $13 to $15; learn more and book a spot at dmns.org.

Improv comedy gets props not just for being funny and unpredictable, but also for its role as a corporate community-builder that encourages folks to act out and drop inhibitions on stage. The Groupmind Foundation’s Denver Improv Festival wraps all of that into three days of workshops and performances, starting Thursday, October 19, and ending at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 21, with the Big Show, with headliners Beth Melewski, Amanda Blake Davis, Susan Messing and Rachael Mason at the Jones Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Throughout the fest, a host of local, national and high school improv teams will perform at the Jones; Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa Street; and Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd Street. For tickets and a complete schedule, visit denverimprovfestival.com.

If a singles night in a clubby lounge — with some art and culture mixed in to keep your mind as busy as your heart — sounds like a good way to spend a Thursday evening, The Release might be the right groove for you. Billed as a creative mixer, this month’s event includes a live interview with Denver poet/activist Theo Wilson by CPT12’s Emmy-winning producer Gabrielle Bryant, a hands-on Taste & Paint session with artist Marley Boling, and tunes by DJ Nubran, all pulled together by smooth-as-silk host Brandon Bruce at the mic. Have fun and meet new people beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, at the Living Room, 1055 Broadway; the event is open-entry, but participating in the Taste & Paint will run you $20. Food and drink will be available for purchase, too. Visit The Release w/Theo Wilson Facebook event page for information.

According to Anna Moench’s Birds of North America, birdwatching and family dynamics have much in common.

The Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s world premiere of Birds of North America might be for the birds, but that’s all part of the plan. Playwright Anna Moench’s winning entry from the 2016 BETC Generations new-play competition draws parallels between birdwatching and family dynamics in a story covering ten years in the lives of a father and daughter bound together by their love of cataloguing the avian world in the wild. The show opens for previews at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, and continues through November 12 at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street in Boulder. Because it’s a short leap from understanding the play’s symbolism to the physical act of carrying your binoculars into the field, BETC is partnering with the Boulder Audubon Society and Audubon Society of Greater Denver on a pair of post-performance birding conversations, as well as a guided nature hike at Boulder’s Sawhill and Walden Ponds over the weekend of October 27 through 29. For more information and tickets, $20 to $45, visit betc.org.

Friday, October 20

DreamHack, the world’s largest video-game festival, will land at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, this weekend. The creation of Modern Times Group, a Swedish digital-entertainment company, DreamHack Denver 2017 will open its doors at 11 a.m. Friday, October 20, with festivities including American Video Game League challenges as well as a concert. But there’s more, lots more, to this gigantic gaming celebration: Through Sunday, October 22, the fest will host a DreamExpo Hall, lectures by game developers, a cosplay competition, a three-day Magic: The Gathering tournament with a $10,000 prize, free-play PC and console areas, and loads of other activities. Day passes are $20, three-day passes are $45, and kids under five get in free; get your tickets and see the full list of events at denver.dreamhack.com.

An entrepreneurial journalist and marketing exec well-versed in the stories of women trying to break through the glass ceiling, Kate Bailey founded TARRA, an awareness-raising group and incubator for women working in the design industry, from small-scale makers to architects. Now she’s bringing TARRA2017 to town, a two-day symposium and celebration that starts Friday, October 20, with an “anti-networking” mixer and participatory community-building studio night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe Street. The program continues on Saturday, October 21, with a pop-up makers’ market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard; “The Politics of Design,” a loaded panel of heavy-hitting females working in the arts, starts at 5 p.m. at MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany Street. Tickets for evening events range from $25 to $35 at tarra.co/tarra2017.

Pay tribute to bebop pioneer and virtuoso saxophonist John Coltrane at a pair of concerts at Dazzle, 1512 Curtis Street, where local musicians George Cables, Javon Jackson, Jimmy Cobb and Eddie Gomez will join in a hard-bopping homage to the great jazz artist. Performing a series of highlights from Coltrane’s peerless catalogue, this accomplished quartet is keeping his legacy alive every bit as efficiently as his numerous posthumous honors, which include a Pulitzer Prize and canonization by the African Orthodox Church. The band strikes up at 6:30 and 9 p.m. on Friday, October 20, and again on Saturday, October 21. Get tickets, $25 to $50, at ticketfly.com; find out more at dazzledenver.com.

Looking for a literary evening that’s anything but boring? We’re betting on Death Horse, a relatively new itinerant reading series hosted and curated by Denver poets Elisa Gabbert, Brian Foley and Sommer Browning. Death Horse’s second edition, which starts at 6 p.m. Friday, October 20, at Bar Max, 2412 East Colfax Avenue, has booked Lauren Hunter and Chris Tonelli, both poets based in North Carolina, along with queer poet and University of Denver Ph.D. candidate Alicia Mountain. And that death horse thing? Fear not: The presenters assure us that “there should never actually be a death horse at the readings.” Learn more about the participating poets at the Death Horse 2 Facebook event page.

David Lynch fans, don’t miss the Black Lodge, a celebration of the famed director’s weirdest work.

The Black Lodge is a dream come true for event producer Ginger Perry, a David Lynch fan who’s long relished the idea of putting together a noirish evening capturing the vibe of Lynch’s cult-y canon of sensual and weird movies and media. Party-goers will dance their way through lip-synched theatrical music vignettes from such film favorites as Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Dune, performed by a surprise cast of Denver celebs. Lynch-inspired costumes are encouraged, so dig up your logs and oxygen masks and head out for a night of heaven and hell, beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, October 20, at the Black Box, 314 East 13th Avenue. Purchase tickets, $20, in advance at blackboxdenver.ticketfly.com; get more info on the Black Box Facebook event page.

The final installment of the McNichols Project runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 20, when the series will turn away from the past (previous events channeled the jazz era of the 1920s and the Wild West) and look toward tomorrow with The Future Project. While the “more human than human” replicants of Blade Runner definitely won’t be delivered by the promised date of 2019, you’ll see visions of the future — more optimistic ones, we hope — while you sip futuristic cocktails, peruse James Balog’s exhibit ICE: Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers and enjoy molecular ice cream and other treats on two floors of the McNichols Building, 144 West Colfax Avenue. Tickets, $30, are on sale at mcnicholsproject.com.

The fast-growing Baha’i faith is still unfamiliar to most Americans, but its teachings include figures most Westerners have heard of: Buddha, Christ and Muhammad, among others, are all considered manifestations of God, and one of the faith’s primary principles is unity of humanity and of the world’s religions. To this end, the Baha’i Center of Metro Denver, 225 East Bayaud Avenue, is celebrating the 200th birthday of the religion’s founder, Bahá’u’lláh, with the Light of Unity Festival, two days of free celebrations. The fest begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20, with a presentation about Baha’i and its key figures, followed by a concert with original music marking the anniversary. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, gather in the street in front of the center for a fair boasting Mexican and Bollywood dancers, Persian music, a bouncy castle and crafts for the kiddos, food trucks and workshops. A program of music and prayer will close the festival from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn more at denverbahais.org.

Broadway will get into the spirit during the Broadway Halloween Parade.

Saturday, October 21

It’s been a long, long time since Front Range Halloween revelers marched in the streets, as they used to do a bit too rowdily decades ago in Larimer Square and along the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Too much drink had something to do with the demise of those events, but now there’s a new kid in town: The Halloween Parade on Broadway, hosted by the Broadway Merchants Association and District 7 City Councilman Jolon Clark. This is the real thing, a family-friendly parade complete with sponsored floats, live marching bands and such novelties as the Denver Hearse Association, Denver Roller Derby, Colorado Ghostbusters and the Badda Boom Brass Band; the costumed public is invited to fall in at the end. The parade tips off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, at Broadway and Third Avenue, then heads south to Alameda Avenue; both marching and watching are free. Find complete information at broadwayhalloweenparade.com.

Time to break out your finest monkey suit: The Denver Zoo’s annual costume party, Boo at the Zoo, returns starting Saturday, October 21. This fall classic is full of the fright stuff: Imagine tarantulas slowly stretching their hairy legs as they walk across your skin, or the feel of snake scales as a constrictor tightens around your throat. For the kids, there’s Spooky the Ghost’s Magic Show or the Halloween Spooktacular Juggling show, neither of which should trigger any night terrors. The Zoo, at 2300 Steele Street, hosts the not-so-horrible Halloween celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 21, 22, 28 and 29. Admission fees run $12 to $17; find out more at http://ift.tt/2igCLV4.

F.W. Murnau’s 1922 film Nosferatu is the original cult classic. The lone movie produced by Prana Films, it was the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Bram Stoker’s estate; most copies of the film were destroyed by court order, and the production company promptly declared bankruptcy. A few prints survived, however, and the movie went on to become one of cinema’s most influential silent films — and like Count Orlok himself, screenings of the masterpiece rise from the grave every October. This one starts at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at Historic Grant Avenue, 216 South Grant Street, where Denver musician Hank Troy will perform an improvised piano accompaniment to the film. Tickets are $8 in advance at eventbrite.com or $10 at the door.

Marie Bracquemond’s On the Terrace at Sèvres will be at the Denver Art Museum.

Sunday, October 22

An art museum can’t go wrong with an occasional crowd-pleasing exhibit devoted to impressionist painters of the late nineteenth century, but Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism gives the topic a twist, focusing on the oft-ignored feminine side of the still-popular school of art. The traveling exhibit from the American Federation of Arts opens at the Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, on Sunday, October 22, bringing more than eighty paintings by both famous and lesser-known Parisian and Paris-educated women artists of the era, from the ones you expect (Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt) to the ones you don’t (Anna Ancher and Paula Modersohn-Becker). The show runs through January 14; tickets are $5 to $24 (free to $12 for DAM members), and you can get yours at denverartmuseum.org.

As Halloween draws close, it’s time to get your holiday affairs in order — or at least settle on your costume, because pickings will be getting slim at thrift stores and costume shops. If you’re looking for something particularly sick and twisted, head straight to the Oddities Market Part 2, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, at Spectra Art Space, 1836 South Broadway, where you’ll find spooky home decorations and hair-raising artworks by hand-picked vendors. Or just drop by for an adult version of bobbing for apples, a pumpkin-painting contest, live music and glass-blowing demos. Admission is free; learn more and RSVP at spectraartspace.com.

Few musical genres inspire the hardcore collections of heavy metal. From merch table treasures to far-from-basic black apparel, the Heavy Metal Flea Market will welcome a murderer’s row of local metal-scene vendors from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, October 22. The market has found a fitting home at Black Sky Brewery, 490 Santa Fe Drive, a hard-rocking beer hall at the southern end of the Santa Fe Arts District. Enjoy one of the fine brews on tap and a slice of New Haven-style pizza while selecting the perfect gift for the metalhead in your life. And since admission to the market is free, you’ll have plenty of money left for shopping. Find out more on Black Sky’s Facebook events page.

Monday, October 23

Every year, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado hands out Force for Good Awards to people who are exhibiting very good behavior in one of three categories. This year’s honorees — Bishop Karen Oliveto and the Mountain Sky Area of the United Methodist Church (congregation category); Denver Homeless Out Loud (community) and Representative Joseph Salazar (state legislature) — will be celebrated at a reception that starts at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, at RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe Street. A $25 ticket gets you one drink ticket, appetizers, entertainment and very good company; proceeds benefit the Interfaith Alliance. Buy tickets and learn more at interfaithallianceco.org.

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20 fun things to do in Denver this week

Fall fun abounds! Don’t miss Dracula, Thorne Fall Fest, a pumpkin festival, free days and more! See full event listings at our event calendar.

Dracula at Ellie Caulkins Opera House Oct 6 –15 Back by popular demand, Colorado Ballet will open the 2017/2018 season with the crowd-favorite Dracula. Based on Bram Stoker’s Gothic romantic horror, Dracula features enthralling choreography by Michael Pink, hypnotic music by Philip Feeney performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, and plenty of spine-tingling terror for ages 6th grade and up.

Caldecott Award winning author/illustrator DAN SANTAT live in Denver! at Sam Gray Branch Library Oct 11, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Second Star to the Right Children’s Bookstore is proud to present Caldecott Award winning author & illustrator Dan Santat on Wednesday, October 11th, 4:30pm, at Denver’s Sam Gary Branch Library. The creator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend will be stopping in Denver to share his new starred-review picture book, After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again).

Just Between Friends of Broomfield/Brighton Sale at Adams County Fairgrounds Oct 12 – 15 Twice a year, Mile High Mamas does a round-up detailing Colorado’s popular children’s consignment sales. Thousands of shoppers find bargains on kids’ clothing for newborn-preteen, toys, strollers, furniture, baby equipment, books, shoes, maternity items and more…all at 50-90% below retail. Be sure to check out the following fabulous sales. Always double-check the website for times, details and admission coupons.

Exhibition Opening: Las (H)adas at Museo de las Americas Oct 12, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Museo de las Americas announces their fall exhibition, Las (H)adas, featuring site-specific installations by five Colorado Latina artists – Judy Miranda, Ana María Hernando, Jessica Luna (+), Arlette Lucero, and Meggan De Anza.

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms Oct 13 – 15 Enjoy a day of fall activities at Chatfield Farms. Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch and family and children’s activities. Pumpkin prices vary by size; the average price is $8. It is recommended to bring a wagon to transport pumpkins. Free pumpkin daycare is available while you enjoy the rest of the festival.

Thorne Fall Fest with Jeff & Paige! Oct 13, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Looking for something fun and free to do with your children on BVSD’s Fall In-service Day on October 13th? Celebrate the transition into Fall with Thorne Nature Experience at the Sombrero Marsh Environmental Education Center. We will have nature crafts, face-painting, nature explorations around the Sombrero Marsh with Thorne staff, and dancing and singing in rainbow socks with our favorite nature performers Jeff & Paige!

Four Mile Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park Oct 13, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Take a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, check out historic demonstrations, explore our 12-acre grounds, sample a treat from our summer kitchen, and greet our farm animals. We’ll also be offering our Hay Bales & Tall Tales story and activity time from 12:00-1:00 pm. Admission is free thanks to the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.

Friday the 13th Trivia with Geeks Who Drink (and Kid Zone Childcare!) at the Butterfly Pavilion Oct 13, 5:00 pm Bring your friends and test your Halloween knowledge with this haunted quiz-fest with Geeks Who Drink! Food and drink included. Childcare is available for an extra cost.

DINOS! After Dark at the Denver Zoo Oct 13 – 14 This version of DINOS! After Dark is fun for the entire family, every Friday and Saturday in October, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event will have family-friendly entertainment, such as pumpkin carving demonstrations, a self-guided scavenger hunt, a live fire show and more. In addition, there will be candy the weekend of October 27-28.

Fire Prevention Week free day at the Denver Firefighters Museum Oct 14 A fun, family-friendly day at the Denver Firefighters Museum, celebrating Fire Prevention Week. Learn about fire safety and tour the historic Denver Firefighters Museum for free from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Special activities are open 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Maker Faire Denver at Denver Mart Oct 14 – Oct 15 Maker Faire Denver is an all-ages festival that inspires, educates and entertains, propelling ideas into reality and curiosities into amazing creations. Makers come from across the US, and even the UK, to share their cutting-edge inventions and artistry, as well as teach their craft to attendees, with hands-on activities in arts, technology, and fabrication of all kinds.

Rock ‘n Roll Denver Half Marathon Oct 14 – 15 The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series makes running fun. Each year, more athletes participate in Rock ‘n’ Roll running events than any other running series in the United States.

Pumpkin Pie Days: Antique & Vintage Market Oct 14 – 15 Vintage and Antique market now in its 48th year! Show features dealers from all around Colorado! Show also features glass grinder, art show, and bake sale. Show is a fundrasier for The St. Vrain Historical Soceity. Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun. 11am-4pm. Free parking.

Love Lakewood Fall Festival @ Love Lakewood Fall Festival Oct 14, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Enjoy FREE family fun at the Love Lakewood Fall Festival! Saturday, October 14, 12pm–2pm at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center. The Fall Festival will include horse rides, games, inflatables, food, and prizes.

Family Film Night The Princess Series: Snow White Oct 14, 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for our Family Film Night Princess Series featuring Snow White and party like a princess! This enchanted evening will include movie-themed educational activities, a photo opportunity with a live princess, giveaways and the first Disney princess film on our Giant Screen.

Evrē – a Unique Women’s Health and Fitness Event at Pepsi Center UCHealth is hosting a unique health and fitness day – entitled evrē (pronounced “every”) – designed by women for women. The all-encompassing health and fitness event will allow women to personalize their day, creating an itinerary of health and wellness experiences customized to each attendee, including informative health sessions, interactive fitness classes, and drop-in wellness offerings. Maria Menounos will keynote the event’s “Stories, Struggles & Success” forum.

Family Tour at Clyfford Still Museum Oct 15, 10:30 – 11:30 am 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, music, and architecture–in every tour.

Zombie Zone at the Denver Pavilions Oct 17 – 20 Annual family zombie event in October at Denver Pavilions. Featuring fun horror related vendors, activities, and a zombie fashion show early in the evening.

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms Sep 15 – Oct 29 Wind your way through seven acres of corn. The maze can be viewed from two 15-foot tall illuminated bridges. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the mini-maze.

Maize in the City Sep 30 – Oct 31 Enjoy a convenient, simple and fun rural experience at Maize in the City with several fall attractions including free attractions for families to enjoy. Started in 2001, and located just 15 minutes from downtown Denver, Maize in the City offers hours of daytime activities to families and others seeking fall attractions including a 20-acre Crazed Corn Field Maze.

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Denver Beer Fest Returns for Ninth Year with More Than 260 Events

DENVER, Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Denver Beer Fest, presented by VISIT DENVER, will celebrate its ninth consecutive year with more than 260 events – far and away the highest number that have ever been pulled together for the annual celebration of Denver’s craft beer scene. Beginning today, Denver Beer Fest events include everything from the wacky to the wonderful with exclusive pairing dinners, tap takeovers, rare beer tappings, pop-up beer gardens, collaborations and more; and it will conclude with the 35th annual Great American Beer Festival, October 5-7.

Denver Beer Fest kicked off today, featuring more than 260 beer-centric events leading up to the annual Great American Beer Festival (pictured). Photo © Brewers Association

Craft beer is an integral part of the Denver lifestyle. There are now more than 70 breweries in the city, and well over 100 in the metro area; and beer-centric events draw sizeable crowds to The Mile High City. Last year, Great American Beer Festival alone had an economic impact of $35.4 million.

"We created Denver Beer Fest nine years ago because we noticed all of these fantastic events taking place throughout the city leading up to Great American Beer Festival, but no efficient way of finding them," says Richard Scharf, president and CEO of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau. "When we realized how significant the beer culture was becoming, even then, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some of the incredibly creative, collaborative things people were doing throughout the city to elevate our beer scene."

At the official kickoff event, VISIT DENVER also unveiled the fifth annual Denver Beer Trail, which features 35 local breweries – all great ways to experience Denver’s booming brewery scene. "The Denver Beer Trail serves a similar purpose as Denver Beer Fest," says Scharf. "By providing a useful guide for people, they are able to have a better experience and really get to know a lot of Denver’s craft beer culture."

Below is a small selection of events taking place around the city during Denver Beer Fest; a full listing of the more than 260 events, along with hotel deals, can be found on the Denver Beer Fest website.

Blockbuster Events Oktoberfest Denver, through Sept. 30 Denver’s Ballpark Neighborhood welcomes back one of the city’s longest running festivals and one of the largest of its kind in the nation. Oktoberfest Denver is set to once again commemorate this world-famous and time-honored tradition of German heritage by combining dynamic performance of music and dance, bier-based activities, Long Dog Derby and entertainment for all ages.

Truck Stop, A Community Food Truck Rally, Sept. 30 Truck Stop, a rally featuring Colorado’s fleet of amazing food trucks, will feature dozens of food trucks lining Denver’s Welton Street for nearly eight city blocks. This rally will explore the ever-evolving world of food truck fare through small-bite offerings of a variety of food styles, local craft beer and cocktails and a soundtrack of live soul and funk tunes.

TheBigWonderful’s 4th Annual Oktobergrass, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 TheBigWonderful’s Oktobergrass BEERFEST features unlimited tastings from more than 20 craft breweries, wineries and distilleries, plus select breweries tapping special & unique beers at 4 PM each day. This year, BEERFEST will be interspersed with the BAZAAR vendors and BANDS, creating a fully integrated event featuring local artisans, craft beer and live music.

Great American Beer Festival, Oct. 5-7 The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition. Each year, GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a both a public tasting event plus a private competition. GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world’s greatest brewing nation.

Beer for Charity DrinkPink Campaign Kick-Off Party, Oct. 1 October 1st, 2017 marks the launch of Denver Beer Co.’s #DrinkPink campaign to support Breast Cancer Research. During the month of October, for every pint, can, and keg of Princess Yum Yum Raspberry Kolsch and #drinkpink swag sold across the state, Denver Beer Co. and Breakthru Beverage Colorado will donate ten percent to breast cancer research in Colorado. They will kick off the month-long fundraising campaign with a party at their Olde Town Arvada taproom.

Pink Boots Rare Beer Tasting at Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Oct. 4 This event focuses on the contributions of women in the brewing industry and will serve up exclusive selections from women in Denver’s and Colorado’s brew community. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Pink Boots Society, and represented breweries include Bierstadt Lager, Great Divide, Crazy Mountain, Blue Moon, Avery and more.

Beer Pop Ups Skyline Beer Garden, through Oct. 7 Celebrating Colorado’s dynamic craft beer culture, the Skyline Beer Garden features 40,000 square feet of outdoor area with vast open air and tented seating in Skyline Park. The Beer Garden, open through October 7, offers a fun and comfortable environment with communal Oktoberfest-style picnic tables, a family-friendly game area and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. With a focus on Colorado craft brews, the Beer Garden has 12 different brews on tap and serves up casual fare, including locally-made brats, house-ground burgers, fresh salads and German pretzels with dipping sauces.

4th Annual Beer Flights, through Oct. 9 This popular event at Denver International Airport brings a taste of Colorado brews to the airport and coincides with worldwide Oktoberfest celebrations and the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. The beer garden is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with happy hour entertainment performances daily 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission includes a souvenir glass to taste samples.

Beer & Fitness Breathe, Bend & Brew, Crazy Mountain Brewing Company, Sept. 30 Crazy Mountain Brewing Company’s weekly yoga class, led by instructors from Après Yoga, takes place in their outdoor beer garden. Yogis practice outdoors, then enjoy pints of Crazy Mountain beer to hydrate.

FREE Homegrown Tap and Dough Run Club 5K, Oct. 2 The regular run club at Homegrown Tap and Dough runs around Denver’s beautiful Washington Park from the restaurant. The run is a 5K led by Boulder Running Company, and anyone 21 years or older can join. Runners will receive their first beer for free, and can use their ticket to receive 15% off for any purchase at Boulder Running Company on select dates.

FREE Great Divide Hoppy Yogis – GABF Special Edition, Oct. 4 Hosted at Great Divide’s Barrel Bar RiNo location, yogis will practice right in the brewery with live tunes and professional instruction. Afterward, they can enjoy some craft brews in the Barrel Bar itself.

Flights, Firkins and Photos UNITY! A Plane to Train Beer Showcase, Oct. 4 Kick off GABF week with some of the country’s premiere young breweries immediately after arriving on Denver soil. UNITY! A Plane to Train Beer Showcase welcomes brewers, beer industry representatives and beer fans alike to explore some of the country’s best rising breweries assembled under one roof. After getting off the plane at Denver International Airport, catch Denver RTD’s University of Colorado A-Line to Union Station to sample elite level beers from Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist, Seattle’s Fremont Brewing, San Diego’s Modern Times Beer, and Denver’s Ratio Beerworks. Each brewery will showcase a core brand as well as something a little more special and rare. Festivities and special tappings kick off at Noon and will run throughout the afternoon.

Epic Brewing Company’s Fifth Annual Fifty Firkin Fiasco, Oct 5. Epic’s brewers have created 50 unique firkins for the annual Fiasco, which beer lovers can enjoy as they wander through the brewery. Ticket price includes unlimited sampling of the 50 Firkins from 7pm – midnight.

The Brewtography Project at Hotel Teatro, through Dec. 1 Dustin Hall, the Denver-based photographer and home brewer of The Brewtography Project, will display his art at Hotel Teatro September 15 – December 1. Hall combines his passions for photography and beer by capturing local breweries and the people working in them with his camera lens. The installation, Hall’s first solo exhibition, will provide a window into Colorado’s craft beer culture to travelers and hotel guests. Additionally, in collaboration with Call to Arms Brewing Company and The Brewtography Project, Hotel Teatro will release an exclusive brew – the Beautiful Impression, an oak-fermented Brett Farmhouse Ale – which will be available at the hotel and The Nickel.

Beer Dinners & Pairings Chain Reaction Beer Pairing Dinner at Avelina, Oct. 2 One of Denver’s newest restaurants has partnered with Chain Reaction Brewing Company to create a special pairing dinner during Denver Beer Fest. The menu will feature items like Hamachi crudo paired with Slaughter Melon Pale Wheat Ale, a lavender boudin with the brewery’s Lavender Pilsner, Rohan Duck breast with a Pink Peppercorn Saison and even an Orange Cream Ale beer float with vanilla gelato.

The Corner Office Brewer’s Dinner with Strange Craft Beer Co., Oct. 3 The Corner Office, located in downtown’s Curtis Hotel, has partnered with Strange Craft Beer Company for a brewer’s dinner. Chef Rich Byers will pair five courses with Strange Craft Beers, and Strange’s brewer will be on-hand to discuss the pairings with the chef.

Hooves & Hops Annual Beer Dinner at Osteria Marco, Oct. 4 This year, for Osteria Marco’s annual beer pairing dinner, the restaurant has teamed up with Colorado favorite, Avery Brewing, to create a five-course meal. Menu items include a crab belly salad paired with Joe’s Pils; a BBQ Rib Banh Mi paired with Heaven Imperial Red IPA; a Pig’s Head ‘Lasagna’ paired with Chai High Ale and more.

Mockery Brewing Cookie Pairing and Small Batch Release, Oct. 4 For something a little sweeter, Mockery Brewing and Good Sugar Baking will be doing a four-cookie pairing, combining flavors like Chocolate Chip Cookies N Cream with Barrel Aged Coconut Porter, and Tomato Cookie with a barrel aged English Double IPA. They will also release a new, special collaboration beer with Good Sugar Baking, Peanut Butter Crunch Imperial Brown.

Green Russell, New Belgium and Leopold Bros. Reserve Dinner, Oct. 5 Join Green Russell for an intimate six-course dinner with very special guests Lauren Salazar, New Belgium’s Master Blender, and Leopold Bros. Distiller Todd Leopold. The menu will feature items paired and prepared with New Belgium brews and Leopold Bros. spirits such as New Belgium Fat Tire Steamed Mussels and Clams paired with a Leopold Silver Tree Vodka, Lemon, Black Garlic, New Belgium White Ale cocktail; or the Leopold Whiskey Barrel Smoked Wild Boar Loin paired with a cocktail made with Leopold Small Batch & Cherry Whiskeys, Single Foeder Felix and Cherry Juice.

About VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrating 108 years of promoting The Mile High City, VISIT DENVER is a nonprofit trade association that contracts with the City of Denver to market Denver as a convention and leisure destination, increasing economic development in the city, creating jobs and generating taxes. A record 17.3 million visitors stayed overnight in Denver in 2016, generating $5.3 billion in spending, while supporting nearly 55,000 jobs, making Tourism one of the largest industries in Denver. Learn more about Denver on the VISITDENVER website and at TOURISMPAYSDENVER or by phone at 800 2 Denver. Denver International Airport (DEN; flydenver.com) connects The Mile High City to more than 180 destinations worldwide including nonstop service to 24 international destinations in 10 countries. Follow Denver’s social media channels for up-to-the-minute updates at: http://ift.tt/1GAJTNL; http://ift.tt/PNhZRo; http://ift.tt/1GAJSt7; and http://ift.tt/1GAJTNR.

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10 Denver Startup Week events you should put on your calendar

Every week, we dig through our events calendar and hand-select five events worth checking out. This week, it’s all about Denver Startup Week. For those who still haven’t filled their calendars, we’ve curated a list of events that you’re sure to enjoy — and that aren’t sold out.

Miss your chance to get tickets to Startup Week’s official Kickoff Breakfast? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Stop by Basecamp to catch the livestream of the morning’s keynote speakers, including film creator and entrepreneur Casey Neistat, CEO and co-founder of Guild Education Rachel Carlson, and CEO of SendGrid Sameer Dholakia.

Come celebrate the beginning of Denver’s week-long startup celebration with a couple thousand of your closest startup friends. Denver Startup Week will be descending on downtown’s Union Station in what’s sure to be the biggest party of the week.

Colorado has seen a boom of healthtech startups in recent years, each finding new and innovative ways to approach our complex healthcare system. This panel of local industry experts will discuss the evolving healthcare landscape and the role startups will play in pushing the industry forward.

The sixth annual Startup Crawl is your chance to glimpse inside 17 of the hottest startup offices in Denver. Eat, drink, network and celebrate our homegrown tech culture, while hopping between happy hours at offices like Apto, GoSpotCheck, Red Canary and more.

Want to work with a startup? Seize this opportunity to meet with tons of local companies — all of which are eagerly looking for fresh talent. Enjoy drinks, snacks and networking with fast-growing companies and fellow tech professionals.

Blow off some steam after a long day of learning and stop by Enterprise Coworking for an evening of craft cocktails with the Cuttlesoft team. They’ll be raffling off prizes including an Apple watch, an Amazon Echo and a seven-course tasting and wine pairing for two at The Populist. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Girls Who Code.

An innovative and inclusive company culture doesn’t manifest on its own. This event arms startup founders and leaders with tools to build strong, unique and innovative cultures that gives forward-thinking companies a competitive edge.

Get ready for an epic DSW-style pitch battle. The six finalists of Denver Startup Week’s Pitch Challenge will face off to win over $100,000 in cash prizes, products and services.

The Story of Denver Startup Week: A Look Back on the Rise of the Largest Free Entrepreneurial Event in North America, September 29 at 2 p.m.

Learn about the history and creation of Denver Startup Week from the founders and key leaders that made it happen. You’ll hear about the evolution and exponential growth of the event and gain insights that translate to businesses of all kinds.

Close out a week of startup fun with an evening dedicated to celebrating brain health. Sigmend will be hosting Denver Startup Week’s closing headline event with a Brain Crawl discussing topics around neurodiversity and mental health in the tech and startup community.

View all of this week’s events — or submit your own — on our events calendar.

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