EVENTSNovember 2012
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    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
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    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
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • 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
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    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
  • 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
    Wildfires ravaged the Centennial State this summer. This emotional collection of aerial and ground photos captures the beauty beneath the destruction...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 5
    Oct
    Friday
    For Taiwanese artist Marlene Tseng Yu, nature provides an infinite source of inspiration. She combines traditional Chinese and Western art techniques...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Oct
    Thursday
    Western art can easily fall prey to the cliché and contrived. Not Duke Beardsley's paintings. The Denver-born artist combines traditional iconography...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 12
    Oct
    Friday
    Reading and writing: Once mastered, these ordinary activities largely dictate our daily lives. Investigating the artistic facets of human language,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Oct
    Saturday
    When Tomiko Jones shows her work, she attempts to convert her designated gallery spaces into experimental labs and classrooms so that her audience...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 17
    Oct
    Wednesday
    Artisic renderings from the bible, string quartets, book readings, jazz music, and independent film have all come together for this celebration of...
    Special Events
  • 18
    Oct
    Thursday
    For 20 years, the Museo de las Americas has shown a light on the art from Latin America. The museum's new anniversary exhibit ties the past, present...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 18
    Oct
    Thursday
    Fort Collins-based artist Marius Lehene uses various dimensions to explore displacement in his latest exhibit. Originally from Romania, Lehene starts...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 19
    Oct
    Friday
    The exhibit celebrates the centennial of collage and assemblage in connection with the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction....
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 21
    Oct
    Sunday
    Get a taste of Vincent van Gogh's journey to becoming one of the most recognizable artists in history at this world-exclusive exhibition at the DAM....
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 25
    Oct
    Thursday
    The sharp-tongued Molly Ivins is back. The newspaper columnist and best-selling author lives again in a one-woman show that quotes heavily from...
    Performing Arts
  • 25
    Oct
    Thursday
    Kellie Cannon and John Matlack explore technology's impact on nature from two varied perspectives. For Cannon, a combination of cloth, stitching, and...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 25
    Oct
    Thursday
    Quilting meets printmaking and photography in this new exhibit. Local artists Sue Crosby Doyle and Katie Fowler explore the elusive concept of memory...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 25
    Oct
    Thursday
    Detoxifying the body is a key component of maintaining health and well-being. This four-week intensive cleanse allows participants to experience the...
    Culinary
  • 26
    Oct
    Friday
    When the leader of a political revolution and a gay window dresser find themselves caged together in a Latin American prison, an unlikely friendship...
    Performing Arts
  • 27
    Oct
    Saturday
    For four decades, Floyd D. Tunson's pop culture meets abstraction installations have been among the most highly regarded and influential in the...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 27
    Oct
    Saturday
    Walk among displays of graphic art and recycled-object sculptures in RedLine’s reinvented exhibition hall. Works by the gallery's resident...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 28
    Oct
    Sunday
    Laura Letinsky’s still life food photographs have appeared in Bon Appétit and Martha Stewart Living, but they depart from the perfectionist culinary...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 31
    Oct
    Wednesday
    Treating classic photography with painting techniques, this exhibit features photographs of the artist's mother. A former fashion designer, Aline...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    The objects presented in this exhibit depict the evolution of art using a multiple methods and materials. Heavily stylized, industrial, and graphic...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    Bright colored dresses and jingling jewelry is what you can expect at the Bollywood-theme sneak peek showing of the documentary, The Golden Hour...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    For a night filled with paintings and photography, head down to the recently opened L’Avant-Garde Arts Centre. With more than 18 artists featured at...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    Magic, romance, and suspense make this show a whirlwind adventure. Set at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, magician Harry the Great seeks revenge upon...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    Who said an opera always has to be dark and dramatic? This year's Sideshow! features Daniel Moore's Gallantry: a hilarious spoof on hospital soap...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    The popcorn is popping and the red carpets are being rolled out for the 35th Starz Denver Film Festival. This 10-day festival will feature films from...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Nov
    Thursday
    Katt Williams is back in typical flamboyant fashion. Known for his quick wit and permed hair, Williams' come-back comedy tour GNC--Ghetto...
    Performing Arts
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    In a 2005 interview, the front man of hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan, spoke openly about his interest in turning a corner in his career to film director...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    A deadly tornado in Kansas brings a new science teacher to the devastated town, where she remarks that religious explanations for the origin of life...
    Performing Arts
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    The longest continuous-running women's film festival in North America can make you laugh, cry, provoke personal growth, and global awareness. This...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Leave the poses to the family photos. This exhibit displays photographs of the mundane, extraordinary, and ignored happenings of gritty,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Arthaus’s opening exhibit will feature Arthaus founder Michael Gadlin’s body of abstract paintings contemplating his upcoming residency at the La...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    If you just realized you lost a glove on the mountain last year don’t fret, the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo will fill more than 20,000-square-...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Confined to an iron lung after surviving polio, a 38 year-old, California-based writer craves intimacy. With the help of therapists and the support...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    With more than 100 events at a myriad of museums, art districts, and galleries, Denver Arts Week introduces the adventurous exploration of new art....
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Phyllis Rider’s latest mixed-media work draws upon her experience as painter, printmaker, and sculptor to convey her travels and cultural experiences...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Leave the posing for family photos. This exhibit displays photographs of mundane, extraordinary, and overlooked everyday occurrences. These are slice...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Spend a weekend mixing some of Denverites' favorite things: beer and ski and snowboard gear. Between trying on boots and goggles, head over to the...
    Culinary
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Most of the students at Intermediate School 318 in Brooklyn, New York live in poverty—but that hasn't stopped them from cultivating the most...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Nov
    Friday
    Another name for this show could have been Life, Death, and Liposuction. In this quirky comedy, five women gather to talk about these three of life's...
    Performing Arts
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    Nov
    Friday
    This duo will do anything for their music. Just watch their music video, “Lessons Learned” where they prove it by stripping down to nothing in Times...
    Music
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Having a home to go to for the holidays is something many take for granted. Tackle either a 5K race or a fun run to get the family together and...
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    Nov
    Saturday
    Not your typical go-to-the-bar-and-plies kind of dance class, this will get you moving combining modern dance and fitness components. Designed by Kim...
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Cancer touches everyone, but we too often forget about the four-legged cancer survivors and sufferers in our lives. Walk two miles with some furry...
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Appealing to more than just the peanut gallery, Buntport Theater's live comic book turns children's theater on its ear by playing to the tech-savvy...
    Kids and Family
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Celebrate another successful year of a craft brewing by tasting some of 2012's best beers. Wynkoop will tap kegs and taste 35 different varities from...
    Culinary
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    3-D movies are all the rage, but 3-D concerts? Audience members will receive special glasses to view what promises to be a wild night of...
    Music
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    A photojournalist returns home to New York City after being injured while on assignment in Iraq. Her partner anxiously tries to nurse her back to...
    Performing Arts
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Baroque tradition meets contemporary dance meets improvisation. Ballet Nouveau Colorado teams up with the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado...
    Performing Arts
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Leonard Cohen is the total package. This Canadian is a singer, songwriter, musician, poet, and even a published novelist. Playing pop rock since the...
    Music
  • 3
    Nov
    Saturday
    Denver-born, Flobots, now have completed four albums since the six artist came together in 2000. The hip-hop musical group portray a similar sound in...
    Music
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    Nov
    Sunday
    Take a stroll around Sloan's Lake to aid the battle against pancreatic cancer. This three-mile run/walk benefits the Lustgarten Foundation with 100...
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    Nov
    Sunday
    Classic tales leap from the pages of storybooks and onto the stage. In this interactive lesson at the Children’s Museum of Denver, artists from...
    Kids and Family
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    Nov
    Sunday
    Are your little ones meant for the circus of the silver screen? With the help of DCPA theater coaches, kids can unravel their hidden talents. They'll...
    Kids and Family
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    Nov
    Sunday
    What melodies played as the ancient Greeks pondered philosophy and composed epic dramas? Explore the musical roots of Greek culture and mythology....
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    Nov
    Sunday
    Whether you’re a sherry connoisseur looking to explore new flavors, or a total newbie wondering just what sherry is, Vesta Dipping Grill’s sherry...
    Culinary
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    Nov
    Monday
    Jackie Evancho, the 12-year-old from America’s Got Talent, is on tour promoting her new album, Songs From The Silver Screen. Evancho...
    Music
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    Nov
    Tuesday
    Get in touch with the wild past. Johanna Mueller explores history, ancestry, and memory through a series of relief engravings which are then inked...
    Arts and Exhibits
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    Nov
    Tuesday
    Get in touch with the wild past. Johanna Mueller explores history, ancestry, and memory through a series of relief engravings which are then inked...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 6
    Nov
    Tuesday
    Don't let cold toes keep you wrapped in a blanket all winter. Knit yourself a funky pair of slippers to last you the whole winter. In this two-class...
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    Nov
    Tuesday
    This duo creates ’60s indie-pop music with old-fashioned recording devices like analog equipment and tap machines. But, the inclusion of electronic...
    Music
  • 7
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Save your “eating out” day of the week for one that helps those in need for the holiday season. Restaurants around the town are joining together to...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Celebrate the world of wine with sips of over 400 wine varietals and plenty of events. A best bet: Thursday's Pairsine food and wine competition has...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Join young Zoe,  bored and ignored by her parents, in the imaginary world of Quidam--a place for dreaming and genuine relationships, where the...
    Performing Arts
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    Nov
    Wednesday
    What is it about tupperware that makes this show so hilarious? It's not the plastic dishes, it's the people who sell it. Dixie is a force of nature...
    Performing Arts
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    Nov
    Thursday
    She's not just hilarious, she's beautiful and charming, too. Come watch Aisha Tyler turn everyday life into moments of hilarity strung together....
    Performing Arts
  • 8
    Nov
    Thursday
    Unload your gently used holiday wear and walk away with a season of new-to-you outfits. Bring a medium-size shopping bag filled with your barely-used...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Nov
    Thursday
    For the last 50 years, viewers have had a special bond with Bond…James Bond, that is. To celebrate half a century’s worth of the film franchise, the...
    Special Events
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    Nov
    Thursday
    Join fellow foodies and philanthropists at this annual party in support of Project Angel Heart, an organization which provides nutritious meals to...
    Culinary
  • 8
    Nov
    Thursday
    As the world's leading producer of olive oil, Spain has a diverse offering. Denver chefs will highlight unique varietals, such as Picual, Arbequina,...
    Culinary
  • 8
    Nov
    Thursday
    Art is a gift some are just born with, and RAW Artists are here to share some newly discovered naturally born artists. Enjoy the works of Denver's...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 8
    Nov
    Thursday
    Our skin is the largest organ of our bodies, and our only physical point of contact with the world. Join Evolving Door Dance as they examine the...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Scratch everyone off your holiday list with more than 500 vendors (ranging from jewelry to woodcarvings) to choose from. Stop at the gourmet food...
    Special Events
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Fuera de la Frontera reaches across genres to bring you a visual smorgasboard. Exhibits run the gamut from paintings and photography to sculpture and...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    These synthetic art forms are sure to put you in a meditative state of mind, especially if you take them in at night. Designed to slow your thoughts...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Experience these synthetic art forms and get into a meditative state of mind. Designed to slow your thoughts and create a sense of natural flow, this...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Boulder is never short on new culinary hotspots and standby favorites, but who has the time or dough to try them all? Here's your chance: More than...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Roxanne Rossi illuminates the art of conversation with her paintings and video projects. Each work of acrylic paints and cast paper attempts to...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Jeanne Bessette's illustrations provide a simple, comforting message: We are all OK. She offers interpretations of the human subconscious with color...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Casting for the Oompa-Loompas just got easier. Colorado's youngest thespians (ages 8 to 14 years old) from Inspire Creative are taking the stage...
    Kids and Family
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Learn five simple, chic techniques for finishing your furniture with chalk paint. Test your skills on two pots before you try it at home. Fri 5-8 p.m...
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    For a political twist on the age-old ‘switched-at-birth’ tale, Israeli filmmaker Lorraine Levy strives to challenge fixed opinions on foreign affairs...
    Special Events
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Enjoy a indulgent, wine-paired dinner made less guilty with vegan and gluten-free options. Each of six courses—created by chef Rachel Kesley—is...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Fine art goes abstract. The works of Don Quade and Brandon Reese will be in a dual feature exhibit accompanied by pieces from Robin Cole Smith,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Discover the South Pacific, where warm breezes blow and the tropical night sky is bright. University of Colorado's expert in ancient astronomy,...
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Follow in the footsteps of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time as Pro Musica Colorado and Colorado Chamber Players team up to...
    Music
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Art, meet animal. This two-day whole-bison roast brings together the beast and art. Learn about local food production while you explore the...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
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    By taking a cue from the golden sounds of female pioneers like the Supremes and mixing in some sultry and socially conscious edge, '90s R&B girl...
    Music
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    One minute he is President George W. Bush and the next he Samuel L. Jackson. Frank Caliendo is no rookie in the world of comedy. You know...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Veterans say you can't know what a soldier has been through unless you've been there yourself. In the stage adaptation of Tim O'Brien's The Things...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    What happens when you bring a Jew-turned-atheist home to conservative, Catholic mom and pop for Christmas? A family explosion, quasi-miracle, and...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    If you haven't seen true improv in a while, Paula Poundstone is refreshingly original. Known for her off-the-cuff comedy and audience interaction,...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Nov
    Friday
    Emancipator struck fame at 19 years old when Japanese producer Nujabes discovered his first dub album, It Will Be Cold Enough. His calm...
    Music
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    Whether you're a lover or a fighter, you won't want to miss a single choke-hold or joint-lock. Watch as mixed martial artists of every age and skill...
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    Nov
    Saturday
    Who says the music of Johann Bach is for adults only? Musicians from the Boulder Bach Festival bring music notes on paper to the ears of little ones...
    Kids and Family
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    In this version of the Dickens Classic, you don't just watch the play--you are in the play. The Heritage Square Theater has reworked A Christmas...
    Kids and Family
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    If Denver Arts Week has piqued your interest in Colorado's cultural offerings, keep it soaring with Shane Fero's Mind Flight. The world-renowned...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    Does the thought of cooking your Thanksgiving bird stress you out? If so, you may want to consider the latest installment in a series of cooking...
    Culinary
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    Make restaurant-grade sushi in your own home after this hands-on demo. Start the afternoon with a cocktail, then let TAG Raw Bar sous chef Shaun...
    Culinary
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    Nov
    Saturday
    Head to the Ritz to help keep kids in school. As you dine, you can bid on items such as Red Sox tickets or a two-night stay at Lambert Bridge Winery...
    Special Events
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    Blue Grama, a six-member band from Fort Collins, sticks to playing traditional folk music with guitars, washboards, accordions, and more. Sat 7 p.m.
    Music
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    Who would James Bond be without his theme song? Tap into the Bond swagger as vocalist Hillary Kole and the Colorado Symphony take on the much-loved...
    Music
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    This isn’t your ordinary string quartet. These four musicians play classic rock, including the best songs of Guns and Roses. The quartet also...
    Music
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    This group is recognized as one of the key figures of reggae music. Toots and the Maytals, formed in the early 1960s in Jamaica, starting off...
    Music
  • 10
    Nov
    Saturday
    This is not your typical one-man band with a harmonica, drum, and cymbals attached to various limbs. This Australian plays musical instruments from...
    Music
  • 11
    Nov
    Sunday
    Combining multiple genres, the artist's 30 paintings and 12 drawings conceived over more than a decade, almost appear to overflow with expressionist...
    Arts and Exhibits
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    Nov
    Sunday
    The Colorado dance community is coming together in support of one of their own. Watch some of the top Colorado dance companies—including Colorado...
    Performing Arts
  • 13
    Nov
    Tuesday
    From an art exhibit filled with more than 220 pieces, you are bound to find the perfect one to hang above your mantle. This art show brings together...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Nov
    Tuesday
    Mystery-lovers, history buffs, and literary fans alike will be enthralled with Colorado native Margaret Coel's new book, Buffalo Bill's...
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    Nov
    Tuesday
    In 1960 (well before barefoot running was mainstream), Ethiopian Abebe Bikila ran through the streets of Rome sans shoes on his way to becoming the...
    Special Events
  • 13
    Nov
    Tuesday
    This band from Vermont, that named themselves from their initials, mixes blues, jam music, and psychedelic sounds to create their music. Matt...
    Music
  • 14
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Screenprinting can be a complicated process, but if you have the skills, then your creativity becomes your only limit. This class will introduce you...
  • 14
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Chef Tony Geraci is a man on a mission: ridding school cafeterias of mystery meat. The documentary Cafeteria Man follows Geraci's visionary...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Singer/songer-writer Jackson Browne has been composing and crooning country and folk songs for over four decades, gaining a loyal following...
    Music
  • 15
    Nov
    Thursday
    Do you have a bright idea and an entrepreneurial spirit? This series of three meetings, hosted by the Center for Productive Longevity and designed...
  • 15
    Nov
    Thursday
    Chairs, tables, and even skis get the Rocky Mountain treatment in this hometown exhibit. An extention of the showing at the Denver International...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 15
    Nov
    Thursday
    Selecting wine for a holiday can be a little daunting. Most of us strive only to not get it wrong. This year set your sights higher and go for right...
    Culinary
  • 15
    Nov
    Thursday
    Colorado Francophiles unite to welcome the arrival of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau wine with style. The red varietal, made from Gamay grapes...
    Culinary
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    Nov
    Thursday
    We've always known the power of a beer and hot dog combo, but this event elevates food and brew pairings to gourmet heights. A dozen chefs and...
    Culinary
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    Nov
    Thursday
    A cocktail upon arrival can make a guest feel instantly welcome. Hone your skills with a two-hour mixology course teaching crowd pleasers such as...
    Culinary
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    Nov
    Thursday
    This Boulder-based, reggae-pop-rock band formed in 1987 and hurtled along a roller-coaster ride of fame in the '90, self-producing albums and...
    Music
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out art from more than 75 Colorado artists, with mediums ranging from pottery and jewelry to photography...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    Each piece sits, waiting to be uncovered in this architecture-inspired mixed-media exhibition. In "Heavy Dress," Gayla Lemke’s towers, tiles,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    You might recognize his work because you've seen it around the city. Jason Lee Gimbel is famous for his life-size figurtaive paintings and drawings...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    This German artist—a caricaturist painter—is stopping in Denver for his only U.S. exhibition. Creating artwork that displays famous people like John...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    Like childhood art projects proudly affixed to the most prominent of kitchen appliances, 13 Metropolitan State University art students go Back to the...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    Hip-hop icons Nas and Lauryn Hill team up for their first joint tour, Life is Good/Black Rage. This double act showcases the best of two distinct...
    Music
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    What if you found out 25 years after your wedding that you weren't ever legally married? Three couples celebrating their joint silver wedding...
    Performing Arts
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    The power, emotion, and intellect of art come alive as the 3rd Law Dance Company brings an evening of contemporary dance and visual art. One of the...
    Performing Arts
  • 16
    Nov
    Friday
    Catch the world premiere of this original one-man drama—starring Jack Wefso—as he mans the faster-than-light Earth Ship Constantine through the...
    Performing Arts
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    Need new snow gear? Test out the latest snowboards and skis from more than 10 local companies. Find your perfect fit with help from regional reps—and...
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    Wobble your way around one of Denver's greenest golf courses. This family friendly 5K walk/run will get you moving and outside into the crisp...
  • 17
    Nov
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    It’s not the night before Christmas yet, so to ward off the sugar plum fairies dancing in your head, stop by the Sugar Plum Bazaar. The Parkside...
    Special Events
  • 17
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    In Colorado, "fancy" can be confused with wearing your finest Patagonia, but don the true black-tie outift for this Heart of Dixie-themed event. 25th...
    Special Events
  • 17
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    Saturday
    One of the world's most successful video game composers, Tommy Tallarico, is bringing the sound out of the screen. The symphony orchestra will...
    Music
  • 17
    Nov
    Saturday
    Radio personality Sheridan Whiteside is on bedrest after loosing his footing on a slippery doorway. He stays at the home of the eager, star-...
    Performing Arts
  • 17
    Nov
    Saturday
    Ever wonder what the hits of the 16th century were? Then find out at the Winter Revelry concert by the Kindred Spirits. The four musicians that make...
    Music
  • 17
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    Saturday
    Ben Sollee is that rare artist whose music makes sense in a rock club, a rustic cabin, and a classical auditorium. The young cellist and singer-...
    Music
  • 18
    Nov
    Sunday
    Triathlon season may be winding down, but there's still time to get a few last competitions in. Case in point: Epic Ryde's nontraditional take on the...
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    Nov
    Sunday
    It’s a progressive metal band mixing hard rock, heavy metal, and symphonic elements. You wouldn’t think I was describing an orchestra, but that's...
    Music
  • 19
    Nov
    Monday
    The Boss is back with his 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band hit the stage singing familiar tunes like "...
    Music
  • 20
    Nov
    Tuesday
    Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862 by exploring how the United States opened the West up to exploration and conquest. Told...
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    Nov
    Tuesday
    Topologies are the basic properties of space and connectedness—but Sharon Feder's exhibit is anything but basic. The Colorado native is exhibiting...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 20
    Nov
    Tuesday
    Does your child wish the meteor had spared a few of the dinosaurs? Let them discover what is left as they paint a cast of a dinosaur footprint,...
    Kids and Family
  • 20
    Nov
    Tuesday
    This Grammy-winning musician—who has played with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith—is on tour showcasing his rock, soul, blues, and...
    Music
  • 21
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Two feasts are better than one. Join fellow philanthropists on Thanksgiving eve for a four-course dinner, sans turkey. The menu will highlight...
    Culinary
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    Nov
    Wednesday
    Good thing 3-D doesn't really bring the on-screen elements to life; otherwise, we'd recommend hauling a parka with you to this wintry flick. Jack...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Nov
    Wednesday
    When everything that can go wrong does, Pat Solitano (played by Bradley Cooper) finds himself shacking up with his parents. Determined to rebuild his...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Thanksgiving Eve finds more than 40 local musicians performing together at this mainstay Mile High music event based on Martin Scorsese's 1978...
    Music
  • 22
    Nov
    Thursday
    Feel a little better about all the turkey and stuffing you're going to inhale this Thanksgiving holiday. Or just make some extra room for pie with...
  • 22
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    Thursday
    Start turkey day off by making some extra room for pie. This 5K family friendly run/walk/stroll will stretch your legs before you hit food coma...
  • 22
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    Thursday
    Chances are slim that our Plymouth Rock ancestors served a stuffed turkey with a side of marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes at that first Thanksgiving...
    Culinary
  • 22
    Nov
    Thursday
    Take the family out for a farm-inspired Thanksgiving dinner straight off chef/farmer Eric Skokan's organic Black Cat Farm. In the true spirit of...
    Culinary
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    The idea of avoiding lengthy lines and bad moods during a holiday shopping excursion may sound more like a Christmas miracle than reality. But you...
    Special Events
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Vintage meets contemporary as Denver's top artists and designers share their eclectic mix of work from screenprints to house-made soaps and custom...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    During the four weeks of Advent, the German tradition is to welcome the Christmas month with a Christkindl Market. Dating back to Munich Germany, the...
    Special Events
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Southwest Airlines and Downtown Denver Partnership invite you to embrace the cold and skate at Skyline Park. Look out for regularly scheduled...
    Kids and Family
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    For the average, healthy person, climbing Mt. Everest is an almost insurmountable challenge. In this film from Academy Award-winning director Michael...
    Special Events
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Knuckleballers are few and far between in Major League Baseball—just two played in the pros in 2011, Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey. Knuckeball!...
    Special Events
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Not all is well on America's favorite street. Super Grover has fallen into a funk and five of his friends—led by Elmo—undertake a mission to get his...
    Kids and Family
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    James Balong is a man on a mission: to document the environmental changes occurring as a result of global climate change. In his dogged quest to...
    Special Events
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Everyone wishes for a white Christmas, especially if they have a ski pass. In this classic song-turned-movie-turned Broadway musical, two...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Kickoff the holiday season with this classic ballet. Experience the magic of music and toy soldiers with students from the Boulder Ballet School and...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Get into the Christmas spirit with this classic tale of giving and forgiving. The ghosts of past, present, and future show miserly Ebenezer Scrooge...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    When Santa shows up at the local police station bearing gifts, no one is suspicious. After all, even the police chief has been known to dress up as...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    One great thing about living in Colorado: The start of the holiday season means the start of the ski season. Celebrate both with the whole family at...
    Kids and Family
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    When you buy tickets to a music festival, you typically don’t assume you'll be onstage playing, too. At the Trance Blues Jam Festival, everyone is...
    Music
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Suspend your disbelief at this genuinely funny Christmas show from Denver’s masters of improv. This original, seasonal production features local...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    Since starting to write lyrics as a freshman at Cherry Creek High School, the guitar-playing Denver native has built quite the resume: He's played...
    Music
  • 23
    Nov
    Friday
    When a band member from Salmon Heads asked members of Left Hand String Band to fill in, the result was Leftover Salmon. The Boulder band calls their...
    Music
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    The military training-inspired adventure challenge is like no other. You will endure up to 10 hours of hick hauling, army crawling, and fireman...
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    Shake off that super-stuffed post-turkey dinner feeling and check out a rail jam. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels are welcome to compete...
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    The fastest female skiers in the world will slice down the icy Rockies. Look for Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso in the giant slalom and slalom events...
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    Feeling a little guilty about that extra slice of pie? Work off the over-stuffed feeling lingering from Thanksgiving by throwing on some snowshoes...
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    Saturday
    There’s gold in ‘dem hills young prospector! So grab your pick ax, a rock hammer, and get ready to crack some rocks open. In this interactive lesson...
    Kids and Family
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    Frank Bonanno, one of Denver's most acclaimed restaurateurs, is letting you in on a few of his secrets—for free—during this live demo of some of his...
    Culinary
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    We'll bet you've never used a turkey as a bowling ball. But that's the premise of this fun event with a holiday twist: Toss a frozen turkey down a...
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    Bowling, bands, food, and drinks; what more could you want? Head to the highly-anticipated new Punch Bowl Social Club and enjoy a night full of fun...
    Music
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    It's post-Thanksgiving and the family is still in town. There's one thing we think everyone will be able to enjoy: the Beatles! Canadian tribute band...
    Music
  • 24
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    Saturday
    Join the Colorado Ballet, accompanied by its live orchestra, for a fresh romp through this nostalgic holiday production. Dazzling dance numbers and...
    Performing Arts
  • 24
    Nov
    Saturday
    Hip-hoppers are often trying to impart a message to their audience. Politically minded group The Coup is no exception. Known for bass-drive,...
    Music
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    Nov
    Monday
    A film based on the true story of the first African-American combat pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. The men experienced prejudice from racist...
    Special Events
  • 26
    Nov
    Monday
    Winemaker Matt Licklider's philosophy is that "Everything begins in the vineyard." He aspires to create a true wine of origin from California by...
    Culinary
  • 27
    Nov
    Tuesday
    Grab your significant other—or call up that girl or guy you've been meaning to make plans with—for a fun night out. Swing by the rink for your date-...
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    Nov
    Wednesday
    In the midst of the holiday meal season, learn to perfect the art of tiny bites. A professional chef from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...
    Culinary
  • 28
    Nov
    Wednesday
    What would happen to the world if honey bees dissapeared? This is a question director Taggart Siegel contemplates in the award-winning documentary...
    Culinary
  • 28
    Nov
    Wednesday
    Relive some of the greatest moments in Broncos history through the eyes of the players in Game of My Life: Denver Broncos: Memorable Stories of...
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    Nov
    Wednesday
    As true fans of The Police, this band decided to name themselves after one of their idol's songs, “Walk on the Moon.” The indie group—often described...
    Music
  • 29
    Nov
    Thursday
    Looking for something original to gift this holiday season? Try some local art work. Pick out the perfect piece for a friend, then find one to keep....
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 29
    Nov
    Thursday
    There's a new ball on Pepsi Center court. Eight-time Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi, French Open winner Michael Chang, five-time Masters 1000...
  • 29
    Nov
    Thursday
    This band, from Las Vegas, has had three Grammy nominations and more than 6 million albums sold in the United States. The American rock group started...
    Music
  • 29
    Nov
    Thursday
    First stop: Denver. This international collaborative mixes dance, theatric elements, and spoken word. Two Quebec dance companies meet up with Denver...
    Performing Arts
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Come for the pancakes but stay for the eclectic styles of 75 emerging Denver artists. Engage all of your senses with live music, drinks and all-you-...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Ski season gets off to a quick start with three days of top international athletes competing in downhill, super G, and giant slalom events during the...
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Get up close and personal with paintings so realistic they could be photographs. Austin Parkhill's debut solo exhibition features his portraits,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Learn techniques from spiritual leader and author Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at this beginner retreat. Spend two nights inside this Tibetan-style...
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    Nov
    Friday
    Is it really what's underneath the wrapping paper that counts? Stacia is over the long hours spent trying to hunt down the perfect holiday present...
    Performing Arts
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Some of Denver's finest photographers are on display this holiday season. Come see the works of 14 local artists including Jake Groenhof, Morgan...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    More than one million twinkling lights illuminate the night at these south foothills garden. Look at the decorated antique tractors and sip on hot...
    Special Events
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Snow or no snow, we can still drape the city with a festive holiday glow. Bathe in the Blossoms of Light, as more than one million twinkling lights...
    Special Events
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    The zoo is illuminated by more than 38 acres of lights and more than 200 animated animal sculptures for the annual wintertime traditon. Bring the...
    Special Events
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Curious Theatre Company's Time Stands Still, a play about the fractured relationship between a magazine writer and a photojournalist who cover...
    Performing Arts
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Denver knows how to grow great musicians and that’s still the case with the Hollyfelds. The alt-country band started back in 2006 playing small gigs...
    Music
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Instead of pirouettes and toy soldiers, let trapeze acrobatics mesmerize you. Accompanied by music that pays tribute to Tchaikovksy’s score while...
    Performing Arts
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Oscar Wilde may have written this play of scandal and true love in 1893, but the drama is timeless. When a young man begins working for an older man...
    Performing Arts
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    Nov
    Friday
    This jam rock band formed back in 1989 at the University at Buffalo in a basement. Since then they have gone on to open for The Who, The Allman...
    Music
  • 30
    Nov
    Friday
    Come hungry; stay late. Live music, free drinks, and food trucks add up to good times at this distillery-hosted fundraiser brought to you by the...
    Culinary
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