EVENTSSeptember 2012
  • 11
    Jun
    Saturday
    White pottery and porcelain decorated with blue pigment and cobalt oxide is an innovation from Chinese ceramic history. Overtime, these...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Nov
    Friday
    This masterful collection includes everything from stunning landscapes to blended portraits, representing a wide variety of techniques. More than 20...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 29
    Jan
    Sunday
    Women are beautiful, especially during their most candid moments-in parks, getting into cars, at parties, exiting stores. During his work as a New...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 15
    Feb
    Wednesday
    A century after the fateful sinking of the famous Titanic, Margaret "Molly" Brown is still considered "unsinkable." The Molly Brown House Museum is...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 17
    Feb
    Friday
    Everything you've ever wanted to know about the opposite sex is laid out in this comedic performance. Four actors take on the roles of over 20...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Mar
    Thursday
    Snapshots of heartbreak and struggle capture the essence of the last several years of economic disaster. Photographs supplied by the Library of...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    May
    Friday
    The clamor for more Clyfford Still hasn’t subsided since the museum’s opening last November. Luckily, part two of the inaugural exhibition is...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 5
    May
    Saturday
    Kizuna, a Japanese word meaning "the bonds between people," pays respect to the ways Japan has influenced the West. Celebrate the Botanic Garden's...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    May
    Sunday
    Theodore Waddell spent his career painting scenes of his native Montana. But if you're expecting classical landscapes, think again. Waddell, who...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    May
    Sunday
    After a year of painting in the barn, Theodore Waddell, finally shared his livestock and landscape abstract artwork at a livestock auction yard...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    May
    Sunday
    Designed specifically for the Denver Art Museum's Fuse Box, artist Laleh Mehran created this installation exhibit to be both meditative and seductive...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Jun
    Friday
    If you can't make it to Paris this summer, Georgetown's Hotel de Paris awaits you. The splendor of Hotel de Paris dates back to Colorado's 1860...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Jun
    Friday
    Whether it be the massive brewery by the stream, the "Howdy Folks!" arch at the edge of town, or the giant "M" on the hillside, there are plenty of...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 3
    Jun
    Sunday
    Don your spandex duds and go sans shoes for a yoga-infused morning in the park. The once-a-week grass yoga sessions are hosted by rotating...
  • 3
    Jun
    Sunday
    Crisp vegetables, fresh fruits, artisan herbs, and seasonal flowers litter the plaza at Belmar's farmers market that runs from spring til' harvest...
    Special Events
  • 5
    Jun
    Tuesday
    Every Tuesday and Thursday through September, enjoy an afternoon in Civic Center Park while eating a delicious lunch available from one of Denver's...
    Culinary
  • 12
    Jun
    Tuesday
    Long before silver prospectors arrived in Aspen, the Ute people—or Nuche—called eastern Utah and western Colorado home. Over time, their culture...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 17
    Jun
    Sunday
    Vail boasts the largest farmer's market in the state and now features one of Colorado's most prominent restaurant owners in Kelly Liken, to host...
    Culinary
  • 19
    Jun
    Tuesday
    In tango terms, "uno mas" means "Will you dance one more with me?" We bet you'll be using this phrase quite often at this weekly tango class for...
  • 21
    Jun
    Thursday
    L.A.-based artist Umar Rashid (better known by the pseudonym Frohawk Two Feathers) presents an imaginative retelling of history through his first...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 21
    Jun
    Thursday
    Come "face to face" for the 20th anniversary celebration of Museo de las Americas with rare mask displays celebrating their ability to show raw human...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 29
    Jun
    Friday
    A forgotten Mark Twain manuscript was found in the Berkeley archives and published in 2003, becoming the basis for this script. In the play, a famous...
    Performing Arts
  • 5
    Jul
    Thursday
    Take an Art 101 and you'll learn the foundational concepts of balance, contrast, movement, variety, and rhythm. These atributes are explored in this...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Jul
    Friday
    From studying historical sites to exploring abstract spaces, seven Colorado artists illustrated a preoccupation with place. This exhibition of works...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Jul
    Saturday
    Experience James Turrell's light installations in conjunction with Scott Johnson's mixed-media sculptural work. Exact details of the works are being...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    Jul
    Friday
    As she peeled away the paper frames from early 19th century photographs, maximalist artist, Laura Shill discovered something startling—what were once...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 27
    Jul
    Friday
    Pushing the limits and challenging the rules of traditional design, the Denver Art Museum brings three of Colorado's ever-growing community of...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 27
    Jul
    Friday
    Germany-born Amelie von Wulffen’s large-scale paintings revisit tactics of modern paintings from German Expressionism onward and often exceed the...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 28
    Jul
    Saturday
    Imagine sitting at a long, white-tableclothed table outside as the sun sets behind the trees, eating tomatoes picked off the vine. That's the scene...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Aug
    Wednesday
    Clay has seemingly endless possibilities. With constant repetition, it can be pushed, shaped, and molded into a myriad of pottery pieces. For ceramic...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 3
    Aug
    Friday
    These artists represent the leading edge in abstraction, experimental photography, and realism. During the months of August and September, be...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 3
    Aug
    Friday
    Help welcome six new artists to the gallery roster. Enjoy a range of works, including the satirical, post-pop paintings of Mark Penner-Howell, the...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    Aug
    Saturday
    It's time to get those creative gears turning, Colorado. The Denver Art Museum challenges everyone, no matter their age or skill level, to transform...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Aug
    Saturday
    Canadian-born artist, Ian Fisher, focuses on the space above earth in this exhibition. His large-scale canvases bring various atmospheres to...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Aug
    Saturday
    Born in a country where natural beauty abounds, Tim Howe grew up surrounded by New Zealand's vast countryside. It was here that he was first inspired...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Aug
    Saturday
    Whether you're a postmodern art connoisseur or think scribbles make a famous abstract piece, the Faux Show has something for everyone. The...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Aug
    Saturday
    Life on the other side of the pond is different. The Atlantic Ocean serves as a cultural, political, and lifestyle buffer, but 14 artists—seven from...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Aug
    Monday
    Move aside, Pixar. World-renowned Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli is in town. Delve into the magical world of anime with screenings of the...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Aug
    Tuesday
    It's finally here: the wildly anticipated national tour of Book of Mormon. The critically acclaimed musical officially sold out months ago—but we...
    Performing Arts
  • 17
    Aug
    Friday
    If you thought your dog was talented for retrieving a stick, you havent't met Piper Stone. Niza Knoll Gallery's fun-loving exhibit calls all art and...
    Performing Arts
  • 18
    Aug
    Saturday
    In this gripping who-done-it mystery, a cast of characters sets sail on the Nile River in Egypt. Jealous lovers and angry enemies take aim at each...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Aug
    Thursday
    Expand your conception of black and white photography by examining the works of Terri Bell. Through refined and experimental post production...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • Repeats every week until Thu Aug 23 2012 .
    23
    Aug
    Thursday
    Want to see a brighter future for Colorado youngsters? Tune in as a panel of bipartisan leaders and non-partisan organizations hash out the ways we...
  • 24
    Aug
    Friday
    Let's face it: We've all got a little cowboot-wearin' and rodeo-lovin' inside us. Celebrate Colorado's western heritage at this annual fair with...
    Special Events
  • 24
    Aug
    Friday
    A graduate from the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Christine Buchsbaum is a creative photographer showcasing her quirky,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 26
    Aug
    Sunday
    Denver is the center of the natural and archetectural realms in West. From rocks and precious stones to metal and leather, Colorado artists Harold O'...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 30
    Aug
    Thursday
    Two artists, with distinct forms of artistic expression, are brought together by their individual, abstract works. From flowers to landscapes,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 30
    Aug
    Thursday
    Based on writer Tennessee Williams’ life, the Glass Menagerie is a four-character play about a dysfunctional, yet close-knit family. Tom, the...
    Performing Arts
  • 30
    Aug
    Thursday
    Berlin, 1932. Mark Erdmann is a successful physicist and the head of Berlin University's atomic lab. His wife, Leah, is a socialite who relishes in...
    Performing Arts
  • 31
    Aug
    Friday
    This festival is like the delicious surprise that awaits when you order the chef's specialty at a restaurant. The long-standing tradition of a top-...
    Special Events
  • 31
    Aug
    Friday
    Eat your way through a statewide blend of food on Labor Day weekend. Taste bites from Elway's, Parallel Seventeen, Street Kitchen Asian Bistro, and...
    Culinary
  • 31
    Aug
    Friday
    Explore the picturesque beauty of a quaint Danish island, unearth the rich visual surfaces buried under layers of oil paint, and blur the line...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 31
    Aug
    Friday
    Art—like humanity—is constantly in a state of flux. Six internationally acclaimed artists make their Colorado debut in an exhibition that explores...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 31
    Aug
    Friday
    Tucked away at the base of Snowmass Village, musical talent spanning the genres collides for one last summer bash. Kid Rock, Sugarland, Steve Miller...
    Music
  • 31
    Aug
    Friday
    What could be better than a night in the park with Phish? Check in for three nights of grooving with one of America’s most beloved psychedelic jam...
    Music
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Head down to Colorado Springs to see one of the most colorful skies in the Rocky Mountain Region. More than 75 hot air balloons of all shapes and...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Discover the must-knows for backcountry adventures in a mountain classroom. In just six hours, you'll come away with the knowledge needed to prep...
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Dust off your hiking boots, fill your Camelbak's and climb towards a cure for MS. Choose from three different hiking trails from two to 10 miles and...
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Run like hell through the seven deadly sins during the ultimate thrill-seeking event. At this Labor Day Weekend quest, jumping through rings of fire...
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Celebrate all things hot and spicy. Discover the culinary how-to's of the western slope's chili pepper. See if you can handle the heat with local...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Say goodbye to summer with an event for the whole community. Grab some solid shoes because you'll be on the move all weekend exploring the more than...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    After receiving rave reviews in 2011 Left Hand Brewing is hosting the second annual Leftapalooza. Imbibe on Colorado craft beer excellence and jam...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    This event brings live music and more than 65 of the nation's best craft breweries to Boulder. Enjoy Colorado staples like Avery Brewing Company and...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Colorado kids need to grab some bug nets because scientists across the country need their help. Little naturalists will learn about Monarch...
    Kids and Family
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    One game determines which team takes the bragging rights in this infamous state college football rivalry. The Colorado State Rams and the University...
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Mace, a professional fall guy in a fictional version of WWE Wrestling, shows us behind-the-scenes production of faux fighting. He recruits an Middle...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    After World War II, soldiers returned  from the South Pacific and spurred a national explosion of all things tiki. Drift back to the '50s with a...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Indulge in Vail’s most creative culinary creations at Gourmet on Gore, a three day celebration of all the food and flavors of one of Colorado’s most...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    A pioneer of the Chicago blues sound, George "Buddy" Guy, is an accomplished American guitarist and singer.  At age 75, he’s a Rock 'n'...
    Music
  • 1
    Sep
    Saturday
    Wit
    Throughout her life, Dr. Vivian Bearing, an English professor, found her happiness in intellectual pursuits rather than family-focused ones. After...
    Performing Arts
  • 2
    Sep
    Sunday
    Keystone's own Alpenglow Stube, Ski Tip Lodge, Keystone Ranch, Bighorn Steakhouse, and many others fire up their boldest dishes at this mountainside...
    Culinary
  • 3
    Sep
    Monday
    Spending the long weekend in Aspen? Don't miss the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival & BBQ in its inaugural year. (No, it's not that kind of Rocky...
    Culinary
  • 3
    Sep
    Monday
    Comedian Ron White, better known for his stage name as “Tater Salad,” is the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy...
    Performing Arts
  • 3
    Sep
    Monday
    Widely acclaimed as one the greatest storytellers of our time, Ghostface Killah brings his slow flow and stylistic mojo to Denver for one night...
    Music
  • Repeats every 14 days until Tue Sep 18 2012 .
    4
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Garner the inspiration to create your own veggie garden by observing the Colorado Master Gardeners work their green-thumb magic. Seek answers to all...
  • 4
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Korpiklaani, Finnish for “wilderness clan,” is a folk-metal band that creates cheerful, lively music. Using only typical folk instruments—think...
    Music
  • 4
    Sep
    Tuesday
    See the musical sensation that inspired the Birdcage, a story of family drama and perseverance that is anything but a drag. Winner of three...
    Performing Arts
  • 4
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Throw on your cowboy boots and buckle up for a night with one of America’s most deeply-rooted country musicians. Like the two generations before...
    Music
  • 4
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Electronic music and opera houses typically don't mix. But veteran electronic musician/producer Amon Tobin is shunning tradition in favor of...
    Music
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    This culinary extravaganza features more than 600 wines and food from more than 40 of Denver's best restaurants. Experience the grand tasting with...
    Culinary
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    Iowa artist Mary Rork-Watson’s solo exhibit features her characteristic three-dimensional collages in box assemblages. Rork-Watson works with media...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    The man known as the mad butcher of Panzano, Italy is making an appearance at downtown Denver's Panzano restaurant. Dario Cecchini, lauded by famous...
    Culinary
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    The color white is often associated with serenity—and California–based artist Gus Harper builds on that connection with a collection of serene yet...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    Discover the untold secrets of one of Colorado's grisliest tales, the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. History columnist Carol Turner introduces you to...
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    Whether you're a proud Celtic descendent, or you simply enjoy donning a kilt every now and then, you'll find your cultural fix at this three-day...
    Special Events
  • 6
    Sep
    Thursday
    This hour-long performance of "fierce dance" by contemporary dance company Sweet Edge will make you think about dance in a different way....
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Witness the convergence of artistic interpretation with everyday objects. Showcasing 19th- and 20th- century paintings from more than 20 artists,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Looking to spruce up your lair? Garner the inspiration for a home remodel project from more than 300 interior design exhibitions. Learn about the...
    Special Events
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Wildfires ravaged the Centennial State this summer. This emotional collection of aerial and ground photos captures the beauty beneath the destruction...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Jurors at the Center for Fine Art Photography sifted through several thousand applications for their annual open-theme exhibit and from the bunch,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Honor our fallen heroes, commemorate 9/11, pay tribute to veterans, and celebrate American freedoms at this three-day patriotic rally. Festivities...
    Special Events
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Written in early 20th century Germany, this musical time capsule provides an authentic socialist examination of capitalist crime and behavior....
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Who doesn't feel a little loopy after a long week at the office? Kick off the weekend with an edgy event that celebrates your inner-weirdo. This week...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Filled with plot twists that span generations, this two-part bildungsroman (coming-of-age) play revolves around issues of abortion and sexual freedom...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Show your gratitude at this rocking, fund-raising concert starring three distinct Colorado bands. For more than a decade, the Motet have been pushing...
    Music
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    Encore! The critically-acclaimed collaboration between Ballet Noveau Colorado (BNC) and the Denver-based indie folk band, Paper Bird, returns and...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Sep
    Friday
    New Wave doesn't quite capture the music of George Lewis Jr., aka Twin Shadow. His 2010 album, Forget, moves between synth soundscapes,...
    Music
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Celebrate, honor, and remember the lives of men in Colorado affected by prostate cancer with a 5K run and walk. Not up for a 5K? Opt for a 1.5-mile...
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Bring out your inner Nancy Drew as you scour through some of Downtown Denver's most historic landmarks in teams up to four people. With a passport...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Break out the tutus and neon spandex for this annual cycling circus that includes a parade and shows followed by nearly  a dozen musicians and...
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Hop aboard: Your little ones can take a ride on traincars tugged by Thomas the Tank Engine before meeting the controller of the railway, Sir Topham...
    Kids and Family
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Listen to Americana music at this family-friendly music fest. Besides the two stages of tunes, enjoy a beer garden hosted by Bristol Brewing Company...
    Music
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Indulge in the true tastes of Italy during a two-day celebration of Italian culture, food, wine, and artisans. Sample made-from-scratch and...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Alas, the dog days are over. Ring in the new season with this daylong celebration of autumn's finest, and perhaps quirkiest, offerings. Marvel as...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Come hang with your neighbors, enjoy local artisan food, and listen to good music from Indie bands all day at Chaffee Park. This year the...
    Performing Arts
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Do all other beers feel tame in comparison to the hoppy bite of an India Pale Ale? If so, join other hop-worshipers this weekend at Avery Brewing’s...
    Culinary
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Pluck the vegetables from the fields and serve beef straight from the ranch. That's the philosophy at this ranch-to-table dinner, where the star is...
    Culinary
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Elitch Gardens’ Summer Concert series is finishing off 2012 with a bang. Not only is this 19-year-old a kids television star, appearing on hit shows...
    Kids and Family
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Fusing Judaism’s hazzan style of songful prayer with contemporary rap and hip-hop styles, Matisyahu is an impressive beat boxing sensation. Using a...
    Music
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Selling nearly 50 million albums worldwide, Rascal Flatts has revolutionized American country music. The group's milestone-filled career, with hits...
    Music
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    Two of the world's most fierce and competitive lacrosse teams go head-to-head in the Mile High City. Two years ago, Team USA took gold against Team...
  • 8
    Sep
    Saturday
    No need to book those plane tickets—this music fundraiser brings authentic Latin flavor to a local level. Nicaraguan singer-songwriter...
    Music
  • 9
    Sep
    Sunday
    El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates objects inspired by the beliefs and subjects of his home country. In the first retrospective of El...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Sep
    Sunday
    The International Wine Guild celebrates Colorado's new National Training Center with a four-course wine pairing. Enjoy dishes like duck confit over...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Sep
    Sunday
    Percussive taps, plenty of props, and a beatboxer are at the center of Rhythmic Circus' Stomp-like combination of urban tap dancing and live music....
    Performing Arts
  • 10
    Sep
    Monday
    Drop to your bellies and and discover that what slithers and slimes beneath rocks and inside logs isn't gross, it's fascinating. Through a range...
    Kids and Family
  • 11
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Broncos fans: Here's your chance to show some love for the orange and blue, support a good cause, and meet linebacker Wesley Woodyard—all at once....
    Special Events
  • 11
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Hold on to your pocketbooks, ladies: these Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are coming for you. Based on the box-office sensation, this Tony Award-winning...
    Performing Arts
  • 11
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Punk rock's glory days lives on in the aggressive guitar work and combative rhythms of the Oklahoma garage-punk quartet, Broncho.  NPR called...
    Music
  • 13
    Sep
    Thursday
    From Georgia O'Keeffe to Agnes Martin, the art world has been influenced by exceptional female artists. This fall, get a regional perspective with an...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Sep
    Thursday
    Meet the people behind Colorado's wines and sip the fruits of their labor. Events spanning the weekend include: Vineyard tours, wine-paired dinners,...
    Culinary
  • 13
    Sep
    Thursday
    People in a community are always connected. Follow three days in the lives of several characters in a vibrant New York City Dominican-American...
    Performing Arts
  • 13
    Sep
    Thursday
    Created by New York-based Easy Star Records in 1997, this reggae collective and its revolving crew of musicians and singers are known for cover...
    Music
  • 13
    Sep
    Thursday
    Californian “psych wunderkind” Ty Segall is a prolific musician and songwriter. Since he began performing in underground bands in 2008, he has...
    Music
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    What nature destroyed, it also preserved. Hundreds of artifacts offer an insider's glimpse into the daily life—and tragic end—of the ancient Roman...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Gov't Mule, Phil Lesh & Friends, and the B-52s are headlining this three-day beer and blues bonanza. Grab your cups for Saturday's Grand...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    In their pursuit of creativity, artists and vendors will showcase some of Colorado's finest handmade arts, crafts, food, and goods in an open-air...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Since its original 1953 performance, the stage for Southland has been dark. The controversial dramatic ballet follows a black field...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Honor Denver's finest women with teatime at the historic Brown Place Hotel. The event is meant to applaud Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, Keri...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Get lost in a cornstalk labyrinth. Don't worry if you can't find your way out on your own: Two 15-foot bridges give other bird's-eye views of the six...
    Kids and Family
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    An invigorating pair of homespun musicial acts take the stage to support a duo of local causes. Fun-time funk, rock, and soul band Bop Skizzum (...
    Music
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    When Matt, a struggling stand-up comic, refuses to confront his commitment issues and the reality of his less-than-stellar career, his anxiety...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Here is a play for anyone who knows what it’s like to climb the clumsy ladder of success. Charity, a young woman in New York works as a dancer in...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    When star baseball player Troy Maxson's career is sidelined by racism, he is forced to let go of his dream; instead, he takes a menial job as a...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Ever play Clue as a kid? Try it life-sized! Get the ultimate in audience participation with this hilariously clever who-dunnit experience. When the...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Penned by comedy icon Steve Martin, it's no surprise that this witty play has been one of the country’s most popular shows for the past decade. Set...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    A conniving, jealous wife, an unsuspecting husband-turned-conspirator, two fake affairs, and a divorce on the horizon…sounds like Jersey! Have a...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Sep
    Friday
    Boulder native Philip Van Scotter returns to his hometown to screen his new feature length silent comedy. The film follows three courting couples in...
    Special Events
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Enjoy the beauty of Rockies while pedaling for a cure. This 28-, 44-, or 70-mile bike ride raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Snack...
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    This intimate event gives parents the chance to meet one-on-one with representatives from private and charter schools from the Denver metro area to...
    Special Events
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Summer may not officially be over yet, but Coloradans' minds are already turning to thoughts of snow. If you can't wait another minute to hit the...
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Colorado firefighters could use a break. Honor heroic efforts of these men and women during this fun finish to Firefighter Appreciation Week. Local...
    Culinary
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Celebrate the Uptown neighborhood with a pint. Block party festivities hosted by Vine Street Pub, will take place between 17th and 18th avenues. Don'...
    Culinary
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Napa takes on Sonoma at this downtown wine festival. Taste selections from vino favorites like Robert Mondavi Wines, Ravenswood Winery, and Clos du...
    Culinary
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Intense investigation of our our imaginations and perceptions, this psychological docudrama draws leading thinkers and researchers in neuroscience,...
    Special Events
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    You can count on two things from a classic Greek tragedy: death and weeping. Expect more in this interpretation of Antigone by Larry West. Just as in...
    Performing Arts
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    You may not have the superpower of glowing in the dark, but, at this 5K, you can get pretty close. Deck yourself in neon and head to this race (...
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    Don’t miss René Heredia, one of the world's foremost Flamenco guitarists, and the Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theater in a performance said to be both...
    Performing Arts
  • 15
    Sep
    Saturday
    The electronic rave music of Rustie, mixed by electronic music producer Russell Whyte, is by turns frenzied, contemplative, and cerebral. Rustie...
    Music
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    Sep
    Sunday
    Hit the fields of your Denver teams in a walk/run through Sports Authority Field at Mile High, around the track of Coors Field, and across the floor...
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    Sep
    Sunday
    Line up at one of four starting lines where each race benefits a cause. This multi-race event kicks off with a bike ride followed by a one-mile walk...
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    Sep
    Sunday
    Boulder Pridefest celebrates the richness of Boulder's LGBTQ community, culture, and heritage. With the Boulder Creek and Flatirons serving as the...
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    Sep
    Sunday
    You don't have to fly all the way to Munich to experience the excitement of Oktoberfest. The Mile High rendition of the German festival brings...
    Culinary
  • 16
    Sep
    Sunday
    Silversun Pickups, the mature alternative rock band from Los Angeles, returns to Colorado as part of the Big Gig music event. Now a decade old,...
    Music
  • 16
    Sep
    Sunday
    The Wiyos, a New York blues trio from Brooklyn, is made up of band members Michael Farkas, Teddy Weber, and Sauerkraut Seth Travins. With roots in...
    Music
  • 17
    Sep
    Monday
    A Vail autumn is already sensational, add to it a focus on providing diners unique culinary experiences and you just may never leave. This month-long...
    Culinary
  • 17
    Sep
    Monday
    Several decades ago, archeologists unearthed hundreds of fragments from royal buildings, statues, and reliefs in ancient Egypt. Art historian Kristin...
  • 18
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Garner the inspiration to create your own veggie garden by observing the Colorado Master Gardeners work their green-thumb magic. Seek answers to all...
  • 18
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Show your love of Colorado by drinking a beer. Taste Colorado microbrews and enjoy a selection of appetizers in support of the environment. This...
    Culinary
  • 18
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Get a pint of state history with Thomas J. Noel, aka Dr. Colorado. The CU Denver history professor will detail the development and role of local...
  • 19
    Sep
    Wednesday
    Cakebread Cellars brings a taste of Napa Valley to downtown Denver. Experience different Cakebread varietals expertly paired with dishes created by...
    Culinary
  • 19
    Sep
    Wednesday
    Train, the Grammy Award-winning American rock band, will kick off its U.S. tour with Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer. "Drive By," from Train’s new...
    Music
  • 19
    Sep
    Wednesday
    The Jersey Boys are trading places with the real deal. Just as the Broadway show finishes its five-week run in Denver, Frankie Valli and the Four...
    Music
  • 19
    Sep
    Wednesday
    Going through Olympic withdrawls? The gold medal-winning U.S.Women's soccer team is bringing their bling to Denver. Look for stars from the games...
  • 19
    Sep
    Wednesday
    Elijah, a destitute pianist living in 1920s Brooklyn, is on a mission to find a reclusive composer in Paris. But the sultry ladies of the City of...
    Performing Arts
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    Sep
    Thursday
    These days, our cell phones are so frequently attached to our bodies, that without them we feel like we lost a limb. Yet, as interconnected as this...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    Sep
    Thursday
    Traditionally, the Corn Mother— synonymous with Mother Earth in Pueblo cultures— represents growth, creativity, and femininity. After a two-year out-...
    Arts and Exhibits
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    Sep
    Thursday
    The recipient of many prestigious grants and awards, this renowned artist creates two and three dimensional multimedia abstract art that uses...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    Sep
    Thursday
    With her unique ability to transform otherwise ordinary odds and ends, Judy Pfaff’s originality is obvious as she repurposes coffee filters, fake...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    Sep
    Thursday
    The artists of RAW—an independent arts collective that helps budding creatives get their start—are inspired by everything from religion to...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    Sep
    Thursday
    Queen's Magic Tour was the last time the beloved band toured with late frontman Freddie Mercury. Relive the rockers' glory days in this remastered,...
    Special Events
  • 20
    Sep
    Thursday
    Didn't think indie rock could be mixed with a classical symphony? Think again. Denver based indie-folk band, DeVotchKa, joins with, the Airborne...
    Music
  • 20
    Sep
    Thursday
    Shredding the gnar hasn’t come easily. The art of free skiing—helicoptering onto massive powder-covered spine walls in Alaska or of following pillow...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    Calling all green thumbs with wagons in tow. Choose from more than 1,000 different varieties of winter bulbs and plants. Fall-planted items acclimate...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    Visit Dana Schutz’s “mythic universe,” an exhibit strewn with cannibals and other grotesque characters. Schutz harnesses her artistic vision to in...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    Director Paul Thomas Anderson, who has thrilled us with films like There Will Be Blood and Magnolia, returns to the big screen on this weekend with...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    Is your love of food and wine matched only by your love of tennis? If so, this weekend is for you. Experience the luxurious amenities of the...
    Special Events
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    Sep
    Friday
    For 30 years, an all-female firefighting crew from the White Mountain Apache Tribe have battled blazes in Arizona and across the United States....
    Special Events
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    Sep
    Friday
    For artist Andy Berg, painting is an opportunity to play with creativity without restriction. Berg values the process, rather than the result. His...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    The exhibit by award-winning photographer Ben Ramussen, showcases his one-week stay in Guatemala, chronicling the work of Friendship Bridge...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    As the old turn of phrase goes, it takes two to tango. These two, Gustavo and Giselle, have been hailed as the greatest tango performing and...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    For many, last year’s Academy Award winning best picture, The Artist, was an introduction to the charm and power of silent films. The...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    When the young D'Artagnan becomes enamored with the legend of the french Musketeers he sets out to become a member of their couragous crew. Taken in...
    Performing Arts
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    Sep
    Friday
    A bet between an angel and a demon on whether humanity is inherently good or evil is called as a draw when World War II ends. They decide to settle...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    What happens when you are one of the last two people on Earth? A young journalism student is lured to a research lab by a graduate student's personal...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    If anyone knows how to thrive artistically in the 21st century, it's Amanda Palmer. Since going solo (she was part of cabaret-punk group The Dresden...
    Music
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    Atmosphere is changing. The American hip-hop duo, Slug and Ant, added guitarist Nate Collins and keyboardist Erick Anderson to their group giving...
    Music
  • 21
    Sep
    Friday
    Built to Spill is a creative work in progress—evolving since 1992 into the indie rock group they are today. Their latest album, There Is No Enemy, is...
    Music
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    Sep
    Saturday
    Leave your iPod at home as you run by your favorite Denver landmarks. The marathon series attracts more than 15,000 runners, spectators, and...
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    Sep
    Saturday
    Follow the 1.6 mile trail of wet noses and wagging tails on a hike for people and pooches. This paw stompin' good time benefits the Denver Dumb...
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    Sep
    Saturday
    Get in the Halloween spirit early this year with spooky tours through Cripple Creek’s historic Mt. Pigsah Cemetery. Hosted by the Gold Camp Victorian...
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    Sep
    Saturday
    Pablo Milan is a contemporary artist recognized for his powerful, brightly-colored paintings, which embrace the rich culture of the Four Corners area...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 22
    Sep
    Saturday
    A wild race around the city to find seemingly random items, what's not to love about a scavenger hunt? Create a team or meet new friends as you...
    Culinary
  • 22
    Sep
    Saturday
    Celebrate the fall harvest with more than 25 craft breweries, micro-distilleries, and fall-flavored beer pairings. Mosey West will provide the tunes...
    Culinary
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    Sep
    Saturday
     This isn't your typical froufrou tutu kind of ballet. The nationally-renowned Aspen Santa Fe Ballet dance company brings their innovative style...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Sep
    Saturday
    Bessie Award-winning Kota Yamazaki explores shadows and darkness in this striking dance performance. For one night only, see this innovative dancer/...
    Performing Arts
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    Sep
    Saturday
    GZA
    Solo artist and a member of Wu-Tang Clan, GZA, or as some call him, The Genius, has continued to grow as a rapper and artist throughout the years....
    Music
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    Sunday
    You don't even have to know how to walk yet for this race. With a stroller-friendly 5K, kids' course, toddler trot, and even an infant crawl, the...
    Kids and Family
  • 23
    Sep
    Sunday
    You don't have to fly all the way to Munich to experience the excitement of Oktoberfest. The Mile High rendition of the German festival brings...
    Culinary
  • 23
    Sep
    Sunday
    Calling all yoga gals and horse lovers for this ladies-only retreat. Spend a week indulging in leisurely horseback rides, relaxing yoga sessions,...
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    Sep
    Sunday
    The Head and the Heart's folk roots and strong vocals pulse effervescently—they're both explosively danceable and intuitively intelligent. The band...
    Music
  • 24
    Sep
    Monday
    With a unique social vision, Rise Against is a rock powerhouse on a mission. In 2004, they debuted Siren Song of the Counter Culture to promote...
    Music
  • 24
    Sep
    Monday
    Jason Mraz celebrates the release of his April 2012 album, Love Is a Four Letter Word, with singer-songwriter Christina Perri. Mraz—famous...
    Music
  • 25
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Discover a new favorite eatery during this tour of top restaurants along East 17th Avenue. Hop on an excursion bus (they'll come by every 10 to 15...
    Culinary
  • 25
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Don't be just another ignorant voter this election season. Be an aware voter. Join Active Minds for a conversation that explores the complex issues...
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    Sep
    Tuesday
    This pulsing percussion sensation will have you tapping on table tops and trash cans for weeks. For more than 20 years, the creative minds behind...
    Performing Arts
  • 25
    Sep
    Tuesday
    Deerhoof doesn't just sing on stage they put on a show. Jumping around or changing noise levels and octaves, they will get you pumped up with their...
    Music
  • 26
    Sep
    Wednesday
    More than 1,000 canines will compete in the Super Bowl of dog agility. One of the most coveted prizes is the $10,000 Dog Agility Steeplechase which...
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    Sep
    Wednesday
    Alexander should have just stayed in bed. Waking up with gum in his hair is least of his problems on this day of mean best friends and dentist...
    Kids and Family
  • 26
    Sep
    Wednesday
    Are wine paired dinners starting to feel a little blasé? If so, consider revving up your drink pairings with tequila. This four-course dinner...
    Culinary
  • 26
    Sep
    Wednesday
    If “esperanza” is the Spanish word for hope, then bassist, vocalist, and composer Esperanza Spalding could not have been given a more fitting name at...
    Music
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    Experience two sides of the art spectrum in one exhibit. Innovator Keith Howard—who  is recognized for developing a modernized printmaking...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    Eats, drinks, beats, and film all come together in celebration of the flavors of Iceland. Coohills hosts World Culinary Cup winner Hákon Már...
    Special Events
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    As the Aspens change in the mountains of Crested Butte, movies take center stage. The schedule for the second annual Crested Butte Film Festival is...
    Special Events
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    A night filled with heels, handbags and cosmos sounds like a Sex and the City episode, but it is actually a charity event. Cosmos for a Cause invites...
    Special Events
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    The most talented circus performers from around the globe have come together to celebrate the year of the dragon. A creature of such mysticism and...
    Performing Arts
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    Alaska has been called the Last Frontier for its myriad physically demanding endeavors: mining, commercial fishing, and more recently, the freeride...
    Special Events
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    Few bands from the alternative era managed to survive, and thrive. Since 1983 the Chili Peppers have sold more than 65 million albums and have been...
    Music
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    Getting a little sick of the same right versus left media coverage? This play examines the role of the presidency with a grotesque, cynical...
    Performing Arts
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    Show business isn't easy. Following the dreams and struggles of a mother as she pushes her daughters to become star performers, Gypsy paints a...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    If you’ve been waiting for that “push” to start following your dreams, Susan Polis Schutz, best-selling author and poet, can be that person to get...
    Special Events
  • 27
    Sep
    Thursday
    The story of Detroit encapsulates both the brightest and darkest points of America's last century. The Great Migration of African Americans escaping...
    Performing Arts
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    Put your eyes to the sky for flights spotlighting the aircraft flown during American fought wars. More than 150 pilots will fly air craft like the...
    Special Events
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    Playwright Michael Frayn once said of live theatre, “It was funnier from behind than in front and I thought that one day I must write a farce from...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    New York Times food columnist and cookbook author Martha Rose Shulman is devoted to eating well. A proponent of good-for-you food, she is also big on...
    Culinary
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    Reimagine your Friday night with this celebration of repurposing and repair. Explore El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You About Africa with insight...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    When a young boy is charged with keeping the memories of his seemingly Utopian society, he gains knowledge that could wipe away any signs of normalcy...
    Performing Arts
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    The film version of Stephen Chbosky's novel the Perks of Being a Wallflower is finally coming to a silver screen. Suffering from anxiety after...
    Performing Arts
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    Calling the group, Brit Floyd, a copycat isn’t an insult, but a compliment. This Pink Floyd cover band that has been called the World’s Greatest Pink...
    Music
  • 28
    Sep
    Friday
    After almost a 10-year hiatus, Dispatch is back. This band is out on tour promoting their newest reggae funk rock album, Circles Around the Sun,...
    Music
  • 29
    Sep
    Saturday
    This challenging bike tour winds through various Colorado dams and let's you chose from 10K to 100K routes that extend from Denver to Beaver Creek....
  • 29
    Sep
    Saturday
    The harvest moon is a time to celebrate the bounty of harvest season, as well as to reunite with family and loved ones. Among top traditions during...
    Culinary
  • 29
    Sep
    Saturday
    When a woman and her brother resolve to adopt an orphan, they expect a boy to arrive and help around their home. Instead a young girl with her head—...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 29
    Sep
    Saturday
    Nick Lowe has lived many pop music lives: As a key player in the British New Wave movement of the '70s, he produced classic records for all-stars...
    Music
  • 29
    Sep
    Saturday
    Listening to a clarinet and tenor saxophone play the melody, while three other saxophones played harmony, Glenn Miller heard the distinct sound that...
    Music
  • 30
    Sep
    Sunday
    Living green with a family can be tough, but don't give up. Take your kids to the zoo and spend the day learning how you can make it a top priority....
    Kids and Family
  • 30
    Sep
    Sunday
    The six-time Grammy winning Englishman, Peter Gabriel is celebrating his 25th anniversary of his multi-platinum pop rock album, So. His...
    Music
  • 30
    Sep
    Sunday
    The band Churchill, doesn’t let their lack of experience define them. The almost two-year old, five-man indie rock band is promoting their first full...
    Music
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