EVENTSDecember 2012
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Leave the posing for family photos. This exhibit displays photographs of mundane, extraordinary, and overlooked everyday occurrences. These are slice...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 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
    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
  • 6
    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
    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
  • 7
    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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    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
    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
  • 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
  • 20
    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
  • 21
    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
  • 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
    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
    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
    Suspend your disbelief at this genuinely funny Christmas show from Denver’s masters of improv. This original, seasonal production features local...
    Performing Arts
  • 24
    Nov
    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
  • 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-...
  • 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
    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
    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...
  • 30
    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
    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
  • 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
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    They say that birds of a feather flock together, but this exhibit seems to have taken a non-discriminating approach with its medley of bird breeds...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    Sometimes kids have the best ideas. Why shouldn't they have a venue to sell them? The Young Entrepreneur's Market Place is the perfect location for...
    Kids and Family
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    Leave the mess to the professionals so you can focus on the fun part. The gingerbread houses are already fully constructed so you can spend your time...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    Michael Godard may look like a rock star, but his art is made with paint and canvas, not an axe and a microphone. Godard feature his "Don't Drink and...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    Nothing says holiday cheer like Santa hats...and Speedos. Join in on this one-mile winter fun run in your summer skivvies. Warm up with a shot of...
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    The best of the dark-hued brews come together for this holiday fundraiser. Bighearted breweries (and donated beers) include Avery Brewing's The Czar...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    Learn to knit—plus a little more. This class will teach you to knit ergonomically, keeping your back and shoulders spry and ready to knit Christmas...
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    Dive into the world of "bubblies" and discover the drink's different styles, such as blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, rose, and demi-sec. Taste and...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Dec
    Saturday
    This string quartet from Fort Collins, is making music some are calling "newgrass." Similar to bluegrass, with a modern acoustic twist, the group has...
    Music
  • 2
    Dec
    Sunday
    Paint the town red at an evening dedicated to World Aids Day. A cocktail hour will be highlighted by fire dancers and aerial artists before you find...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Dec
    Sunday
    Feeling a little sick of all this holiday cheer? Then the annual Dirty Christmas Show is for you. Some of the best comedians in Denver join up to...
    Performing Arts
  • 3
    Dec
    Monday
    Colorado legend Ned Wynkoop made plenty of friends and enemies during the Wild West days. As a sheriff, actor, and colonel, Wynkoop's part in...
  • 3
    Dec
    Monday
    Exuberant energy and perpetual sugar highs surround families throughout the holiday season. Help your little wind down with an hour of yoga followed...
    Kids and Family
  • 3
    Dec
    Monday
    Colorado was a bull's-eye during the 2012 election cycle, and now that it's over, a different president is coming to town. President Bill Clinton...
    Special Events
  • 4
    Dec
    Tuesday
    George Karl is one coach who consistently gives Coloradans a reason to smile. Help the Denver Nuggets head coach give back to the community on...
    Culinary
  • 4
    Dec
    Tuesday
    Learn the basics of soup making along with other one-dish meals. Spend your evening with Chef Andrew Lubatty as he teaches you step-by-step how to...
    Culinary
  • 4
    Dec
    Tuesday
    You might have seen him at the Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade performing “Great Balls of Fire” or heard one of his songs on MTV. This rock 'n' roll...
    Music
  • 5
    Dec
    Wednesday
    Men's health takes center stage at this "50 Years of Bond"-themed evening. Network at the requisite martini bar; dig into man-size bites from Elway...
    Special Events
  • 5
    Dec
    Wednesday
    eTown, the Colorado-based live music radio show, recently opened the doors to eTown Hall, its very own venue in downtown Boulder. The solar-powered...
    Music
  • 6
    Dec
    Thursday
    Why not be thrifty and score some tresaures for your reading pleasure. Remember, when it comes to secondhand books, the term 'used' refers to a work'...
    Special Events
  • 6
    Dec
    Thursday
    Only Rapunzel can ice skate without 12 feet of hair tripping her up. At this Disney spectacular, your kids will have the chance to see their favorite...
    Kids and Family
  • 6
    Dec
    Thursday
    Take a minute from all the seasonal planning to sit back and sip up. Enjoy holiday martinis or a classic cocktail like Eddie’s Egg Nog while you...
    Special Events
  • 6
    Dec
    Thursday
    The doomed city of Pompeii had a sister city that met the same fate. Come learn the tragic fate of Ceren, a 1,400-year-old Mayan village in El...
  • 6
    Dec
    Thursday
    If you’re looking for some creative knick-knacks for the holiday season, check out RAW’s last showcase of 2012 for a one-on-one with some of Denver’s...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 6
    Dec
    Thursday
    Since Macklemore joined forces with Ryan Lewis, the rapper and producer, respectively, have created hip-hop music with lyrics that people describe as...
    Music
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    The season of toy soldiers and may be over, but you can still indulge your inner child. Experience a collective exhibit  filled with toy- and...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Copper Mountain celebrates it's 40th Anniversary by getting groovy. Score amazing deals on the mountain and in the village—like $40 lift tickets, $40...
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    If the best gifts really do come in small packages, then your friends will be really excited when they open theirs. Everything at thie exhibit is...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Nothing says Christmas like candy canes and Santa. Get your fill of both—and satisfy your sweet tooth—at this sugary festival. Tour the factory,...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Though it may not fit stereotypical macho man standards, some creative dudes show what they're made of by flaunting their artistic sides. Ink Lounge...
    Special Events
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Kick-off Hanukkah with a latke showdown. Enter the competition, showcasing your take on the classic fried potato pancake, or sample others, casting...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Love the film White Christmas? Then attend the ball themed after it. Dance to jazz by the Hot Tomatoes and swing dance to the Diamond Dolls...
    Special Events
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Follow Jean Valjean and his fellow comrades as they navigate the brutal, complex world of post-revolutionary 19th-century France in this smash hit...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    This Boulder group that performs with only their voices or, a cappella, is bringing a holiday show to Denver. Their show is a musical journey that...
    Music
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    When Eve's car slides off an icy road on Christmas Eve, it only reinforces her disbelief in God, miracles, and, especially, Santa Claus. She's forced...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    The Ballet Nouveau Colorado school and dance company will perform a rendition of the Russian ballet Christmas classic that will whisk you away to the...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    There’s nothing cooler—or more universal—than  dancing and grandmothers.  Come watch this granny and the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Drag Queen Time Machine is part drag-101, part hilarious entertainment. Actor Stuart Sanks is Shirley Delta Plow, leading audience members...
    Performing Arts
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Add the horn, woodwind instruments, and drums to the traditional sound of Horse Feathers and you have the group's new album, Cynics New Year. The...
    Music
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Jazz, funk, “avant-noise”, are the sounds this quartet is producing. Driven together by jazz musician Bob Moses, the group formed and have now...
    Special Events
  • 7
    Dec
    Friday
    Winning a Grammy for "Best Country Vocal Performance," is just one of the many accolades this singer has captured. From co-writing Elvis Presley’s...
    Music
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Nothing pairs better in Colorado than fresh powder and a brand-new snow equipment. Before you splurge on the latest ski and snowboard technology,...
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    For many children, writing their Christmas list is an annual tradition. This holiday season, let your kids get up close and personal with old St....
    Kids and Family
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Ugly holiday sweaters don't belong in the back of your closet—at least for this weekend 5K run, which is more about fun than setting a personal...
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Walk the snowy streets of Denver and experience a Christmas market that could put even Scrooge in the spirit. Wander through the 40 vendors selling...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Walk through the decorated Boettcher  mansion and experience a historic element of Colorado. Built by Walter Cheesmen in 1908, Governor...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Come celebrate the season with a train ride—Santa’s preferred mode of transportation—at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Kids can mail their letters to...
    Kids and Family
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Swapping cookies during the holiday season is an age-old tradition. Learn new techniques and recipes, to add a little oomph to your seasonal gift....
    Culinary
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Imagine this: an enormous present made from layers and layers of different sorts of sustainable gift wrapping, from newspaper to grocery bags. At the...
    Kids and Family
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Coffee cupping is like wine tasting for java hounds. Discover the difference between air and drum roasting, identify nuanced flavors in your cup of...
    Culinary
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Go dashing through the snow, or through Main Street, in your favorite Santa suit. In this seven-block costumed dash—complete with a milk and cookies...
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    The lift is out of service—at least for you. Gear up in snowshoes or track skis to climb 3,267 of vertical feet in the dark. At the top of the...
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    Celebrate a night dedicated to up-and-coming roots music artists. Newcomers will work the stage with bluegrass instruments along with featured...
    Music
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    From winning a Grammy for her album, Downtown Church, to winning “Artist of the Year” from the American Music Award’s, Patty Griffin is no stranger...
    Music
  • 8
    Dec
    Saturday
    In the '80s and '90s, hip-hop experienced a golden age. Innovative DJs and MCs, socially conscious lyricists, and fun-loving acts came together to...
    Music
  • 9
    Dec
    Sunday
    Who better to perform to Tchaikovsky’s classic score than the Moscow ballet? Little Masha and her Nutcracker Prince battle a mouse army and...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Dec
    Sunday
    Jingle all the way in this 5K. Get decked out in holiday gear and lace some bells into your shoelaces and get walking or running with family and...
  • 9
    Dec
    Sunday
    Skip the mall and find a truly unique gift for everyone on your shopping list at the FUSEdenver Holiday Market, where everything is made in the...
    Special Events
  • 9
    Dec
    Sunday
    James Lee doesn't want you to be responsible for bad punch at your holiday party. He wants your cocktails to be legendary. Hosted by FORK Social Lab...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Dec
    Sunday
    The perfect day: Being roused out of bed by the smell of bacon frying in a pan, and coming home later to a belly-warming brew. Better yet, head to...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Dec
    Sunday
    It's not every day you can listen to the 23 bells, that make up a carillon, chime in the fresh Colorado air. Watch South High School choir perform...
    Music
  • 10
    Dec
    Monday
    With two things to celebrate, its 50th birthday and the commencement of the winter season, it’s sure to be the biggest party Vail has thrown yet....
    Special Events
  • 11
    Dec
    Tuesday
    There are risk-takers, and then there's Danny Way—the daredevil skateboarder who jumped over the Great Wall of China. Don't miss this documentary of...
    Special Events
  • 11
    Dec
    Tuesday
    Why buy mass-produced clothes when you can make your own? This workshop teaches the basics of screenprinting. Find patterns from the lounge library...
  • 12
    Dec
    Wednesday
    Spend your evening at an unusual glamorous night at the University of Colorado Hospital. Old Hollywood glam means your best glitz and black tie...
    Music
  • 12
    Dec
    Wednesday
    Combine a variety of eclectic world music of styles and you get the Pink Martini—not the drink, the orchestra. The group performsall types of music...
    Music
  • 13
    Dec
    Thursday
    Breckenridge is the only winter stop of the Dew Tour this year, meaning all the action is in our Rocky Mountains. Watch the pros catch massive air...
  • 13
    Dec
    Thursday
    Frisco goes fun and free. As part of Wassail Days, Frisco Adventure Park and the Frisco Nordic Center are offering free tubing, sleigh rides, and...
  • 13
    Dec
    Thursday
    Much like a cloud can conjure the image of an animal, Connor Hollis and Amorette Lana illustrate the limitless possibilities of perception. ...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Dec
    Thursday
    Watch as abstract artist Michael Gadlin develops a contemporary painting from the canvas up. Gadlin will work before a live crowd and entertain...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Dec
    Thursday
    The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival has showcases the beauty and fun of the winter backcountry experience. Documentary...
    Special Events
  • 13
    Dec
    Thursday
    “We Are Young,” was an instant summer radio success. The catchy lyrics by the indie pop group, broke download records and held the number one...
    Music
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    There are two results when chainsaw meets ice: beautiful scultures and snocones for everyone. Watch the ice shavings fly as the master ice sculpters...
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Rudy (played by Alan Cumming) is a flamboyant drag queen. When he knocks on a neighbor's door to complain about loud noises, he discovers Marco—a...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Surprise friends and family with a house-made version of this favorite holiday dessert. Pastry chef Christopher Jordan, of Edge Restaurant,...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Journey through a tropical rainforest as you step into glowing gardens at the Butterfly Pavilion. With interactive exhibits, live creatures, and an...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Four teachers leave their chalkboards to bring the real world back to their students. This film series captures the educators as they attempt to...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    To obtain the nickname “The Acoustic Ninja,” you can only really do one thing—be incredible at finger tapping. Watch Trace Bundy play with both hands...
    Music
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Get Frosty’s take on Christmas at this live comedy show. In late-night TV talk show style, Verl Hite interviews holiday favorites like Frosty,...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    What better way to show your love and devotion to your father than to start a tribute band for him? Playing music, created by the lead singer's...
    Music
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Riding in the wakes of folk rock, Jerry Joseph has made a name for himself with lyrics that are achingly bittersweet and vocals that are similar to...
    Music
  • 14
    Dec
    Friday
    Door-to-door caroling is somewhat lost on this generation. So, if you're craving some cheerful tunes from the good 'ole days, and songs with...
    Special Events
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    Milk and cookies don't count as breakfast. Even for Santa, a good start to the day means a strong, healthy meal. Enjoy a spread that includes...
    Kids and Family
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    Shake off the winter chills by training for this outdoor winter run. The first of a three race series will have you running a  5K or 10K race...
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    White stuff is falling in the mountains just in time for...snow polo? Yep, you read that right. Watch horses gallop through the powder while world-...
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    Have you been dying to meet the chef who whips up your favorite dish at Crave, or Le Grand? With this Culinary Connector's walking tour, you gain...
    Culinary
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    Start your holiday season with a lighthearted afternoon of storytelling and music. Four performers tell tales by Julia Alvarez, Sean O’Faolain,...
    Performing Arts
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    Do you constantly tap your feet and fingertips on the floor and desktop? Engage your whole body and satisfy—or whet—your itch to create rhythm with...
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    A Charlie Brown Christmas, the beloved TV special from 1965, is as well known for its great music as it is for its big-hearted Peanuts characters'...
    Music
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    This festival is more than just meditation and vinyasas. In it's debut year, the Denver Chant Fest features live music, top-notch yoga instruction,...
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    He's making a list and checking it twice—at this roller derby match, there's a big difference between naughty and nice. The High City Derby Divas...
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    The duo from Denver has grown from creating tunes for fun on GargeBand to rocking the electronic music scene. You've heard them play live at this...
    Music
  • 15
    Dec
    Saturday
    At a Two Fresh show you are getting twice the music with twin brothers, Kendrick and Sherwyn Nicholls. This hip-hop group combines strong beats with...
    Music
  • 16
    Dec
    Sunday
    This year's holiday meals have gone to the birds—the chicken, duck, and turkey, that is. Join butcher Mark DeNittis (pictured) for a how-to on making...
    Culinary
  • 16
    Dec
    Sunday
    Bring old friends and make new ones at this family-style dinner. Guests will receive a welcome cocktail, prepared by owner/mixologist James Lee...
    Culinary
  • 16
    Dec
    Sunday
    An unlikely pair—Luca D'Italia's Hunter Pritchett and Star Bar's Justin Lloyd—join forces for a seven-course feast. Hosted in one of Denver's...
    Culinary
  • 17
    Dec
    Monday
    With music, singing, dancing, and ridiculous costumes, this show is nothing short of a party. Four main performers will play some holiday classics,...
    Performing Arts
  • 18
    Dec
    Tuesday
    Tis the season for holiday cheer, and this show is bringing it to you in full-blown musical style. Experience holiday music from the 1940s to the...
    Performing Arts
  • 19
    Dec
    Wednesday
    An Italian spread plus plenty of wine equals instant celebration. Chef Iain Chisholm, of Amerigo Delicatus, partners with urban winery, Infinite...
    Culinary
  • 19
    Dec
    Wednesday
    This lively fundraiser features comedian and actor Robert Dubac, creator of the show The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron. Start the evening with...
    Performing Arts
  • 20
    Dec
    Thursday
    Can you do a triple axel? Take a chance skating with the pros who can,  like world champion and Olympic skaters Patrick Chan and Evan...
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    Possibly best known for puting the cerebral back in cerebral palsy, Josh Blue burst on to the comedic scene when he won Last Comic Standing in 2006....
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    In a city known for it's outstanding breweries, this tour hits the best of them. A Culinary Connectors craft beer expert will lead the way,...
    Culinary
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    This holiday variety show salutes the spirit of the ‘40s, which was a golden era of music and military culture. Celebrate Christmas with this old...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    Stripped-down, acoustic set-ups let musical intricacies shine and lay bare an artist's true talent. Some of the best hook writers in Denver are...
    Music
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    Fans of The Black Keys, Queens of the Stone Age, and Cage the Elephant should enjoy this Denver-based band and their bluesy-rock style. Born in the...
    Music
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    The Colorado Symphony sounds more like a jazz club than a concert hall during this soul-filled event. Based on George Frideric Handel's Messiah,...
    Music
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    This family will make your relatives seem sane. Watch this family's attempt to maintain pseudo-normalcy while dealing with Diana Goodman's depressive...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    The multi-dimensional DJ, rapper, and music producer quickly rose to fame in the late-'90s hip-hop scene. The multi-instrument musician has an...
    Music
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    If the world really ends on Friday, you might as well go out with a smile on your face. Dance the night away at this late-night party's Three Levels...
    Special Events
  • 21
    Dec
    Friday
    What do you get when you mix rock 'n' roll, punk music, and whiskey? The Denver-based, hard country band, the Railbenders and their straight-no-...
    Music
  • 22
    Dec
    Saturday
    See this winter wonderland in a whole new light and celebrate the magic of the Colorado mountains with fun-filled, family-friendly festivities. The...
    Special Events
  • 22
    Dec
    Saturday
    Need a last minute, unique gift? Don’t panic, giftmas will save you from the panic. Head to the Boulder County Fairgrounds where they are hosting 100...
    Special Events
  • 22
    Dec
    Saturday
    No more tipping a bottle of vodka into a bowl of lemonade and calling it day. Upgrade your punch performance with with a bar lesson from the...
    Culinary
  • 22
    Dec
    Saturday
    Santa will show up eventually, but before he does Mrs. Claus wants to make sure all the little ones are ready with a special Christmas program. Mrs....
    Kids and Family
  • 23
    Dec
    Sunday
    Join 300 tuba players tooting their horns in unison for this outdoor holiday concert. Enjoy spirited songs where musicians play in honor of the great...
    Music
  • 23
    Dec
    Sunday
    Are your ears playing tricks on you? Brass instruments morph into the sounds of bagpipes, steel drums, hand-bells, and voices during the Denver Brass...
    Music
  • 24
    Dec
    Monday
    Celebrate "the good night" (Christmas Eve) with Spanish flair. This traditional five-course dinner features the best of Spanish cuisine including...
    Culinary
  • 24
    Dec
    Monday
    Let the beaches of Mexico be your muse this Christmas Eve, leading you to a Latin oasis in Highland. Celebrate with family-style paella (a saffron...
    Culinary
  • 24
    Dec
    Monday
    Enjoy a wholesome, soulful meal with your family on Christmas Eve without lifting a finger. Black Cat's taking care of everything with a three-course...
    Culinary
  • 25
    Dec
    Tuesday
    Relax Christmas morning and let someone else do the cooking, dishes, and entertaining. Treat yourself to a DIY Bloody Mary or bottom-less mimosas as...
    Culinary
  • 25
    Dec
    Tuesday
    Marvel at something other than trees and lights this Christmas. The Golden Dragon Acrobats bring the 25-century-old art of Chinese acrobatics to...
    Performing Arts
  • 27
    Dec
    Thursday
    Charlie Ross, creator of the wildly popular One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, is back—but this time he's tackling the Lord of the Rings in his...
    Performing Arts
  • 28
    Dec
    Friday
    Walk out onto the ice and drill a hole...then what? Designed for beginners, this ice fishing class covers the basics and safety precautions before...
  • 28
    Dec
    Friday
    A full moon is a culmination—in this case of both a lunar cycle and a cask of beer. Experience a naturally carbonated pint poured straight from the...
    Culinary
  • 29
    Dec
    Saturday
    Sponsored by the Islamic Relief USA, attend a special evening listening to music and comedy shows. Islamic singer Maher Zain and Canadian singer...
    Special Events
  • 29
    Dec
    Saturday
    Fill your ears with the tale of Hansel and Gretel. The Colorado Symphony will guide this fairy tale retelling through music as the Heart of the Beast...
    Music
  • 30
    Dec
    Sunday
    The original Lumineers lineup traded the lights of New York City for Denver in an attempt to keep their careers afloat. The addition of local cellist...
    Music
  • 31
    Dec
    Monday
    Usher in the New Year a good 12 hours before bedtime. The Children’s Museum plaza transforms into bustling New York City, complete with a glitzy ball...
    Kids and Family
  • 31
    Dec
    Monday
    Start a new New Years Eve tradition this year. Get an early start on that new year resolution with this family friendly New Year's Eve 5K run and...
  • 31
    Dec
    Monday
    Looking to shake up your usual New Year's routine? Bovine Theatre's two performances on New Year's Eve end just before each round of 16th...
    Performing Arts
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