EVENTSFebruary 2013
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Jan
    Tuesday
    This guitar building and woodworking class will keep your hands and mind busy. Master craftsman Edward Victor Dick teaches both beginners and more...
  • 3
    Jan
    Thursday
    The Colorado art scene is thriving, and it’s hard to keep an eye on every up-and-coming artist. This exhibit gives you a chance to see three of the...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 3
    Jan
    Thursday
    The Colorado art scene is thriving, and it’s hard to keep an eye on every up-and-coming artist. This exhibit gives you a chance to see works by three...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    Jan
    Friday
    Experience the multi-layered images by photographer Loretta Young-Gautier. By meticulously layering up to 10 photograph negavtives, Young-Gautier's...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    Jan
    Friday
    This gritty exhibit celebrates Denver's diverse artistic scene. Mexican, Canadian, and Coloradan artists Ximena Labra, Humberto Duque...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    Jan
    Friday
    Get a taste of Denver's fresh meat of the art world. The Next Gallery shows off their newest member artists such as Betsy Roudolph, Chris Bullock, D....
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    Jan
    Friday
    A woman's wardrobe is a window to her life. This show, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, is performed in monologues that explore everything from...
    Performing Arts
  • 4
    Jan
    Friday
    No matter how many years have passed, America continues to mourn the death of Robert F. Kennedy. This one-man-show, writtena nd performed by Jack...
    Performing Arts
  • 5
    Jan
    Saturday
    British detective stories have a few things in common: wild goose chase adventures, unthinkable mishaps, and innumerous missed clues. In this parody...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Jan
    Wednesday
    Join the fung shui and decor masters of Colorado for the Golden Globes of interior design: the 2013 Crystal Awards. A trifecta of cocktails, dining,...
    Special Events
  • 10
    Jan
    Thursday
    In her 25 years as associate professor of drawing at the University of Denver, Deborah Howard has created an extensive collection of works....
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Jan
    Friday
    Playwright Jeffery Hatcher finds comedy in even the strictest of tutors as recounts the various lessons he learned as a 10-year-old during his 1967...
    Performing Arts
  • 11
    Jan
    Friday
    These photographers look outside the box. In a wold that is organic, cylindrical (read: trees, legs, and stems), and cyclical, we live, travel,...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Jan
    Friday
    Western art is often defined by the past: a land of cowboys, gold miners, and outlaws. This exhibition draws together artists that purposely look...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Jan
    Friday
    In 2013, we’re hoping for good health and a wealth of great art. The Walker Fine Art Year in Preview gives a hint of what’s to come in the visual art...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 11
    Jan
    Friday
    Ed is dying, but he has a unique opportunity to have his brain downloaded for posterity. It's tough enough that he can only select 10 memories to...
    Performing Arts
  • 11
    Jan
    Friday
    Fear is this play’s protagonist. When Theresa rejects Tony after a couple dates, she finds herself caught in the middle of every woman’s nightmare....
    Performing Arts
  • 12
    Jan
    Saturday
    Buntport Theater's live comic book turns children's theater on its ear by playing to the tech-savvy generation of little ones in the audience and...
    Kids and Family
  • 12
    Jan
    Saturday
    Nostalgia for the past is part of the human condition, but seldom does the past hold fewer challenges than the present. When a couple yearning for a...
    Performing Arts
  • 14
    Jan
    Monday
    Watch incredible artists, from around the world, turn huge chunks of ice into beautiful sculptures. Observe the volunteers getting the blocks all set...
    Special Events
  • 16
    Jan
    Wednesday
    WASP takes a new form in George and Martha. This upper-class couple invite a new professor and his young wife over for dinner. Throughout the evening...
    Performing Arts
  • 17
    Jan
    Thursday
    Discover some of the best art in the state: paintings, sketches and photography of everything from the plains to the mountains.This juried exhibit of...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 17
    Jan
    Thursday
    Using weaving skills passed down from generation to generation, contemporary Guatemalan women create vibrant clothes and tapestries for both...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 18
    Jan
    Friday
    Explore the Colorado landscape with these plein air art pieces. One Woman Show is a collection of Nicole Hyde's abstract paintings, like Rowdy Kate...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 18
    Jan
    Friday
     The colors of the rainbow look unoriginal in comparison to artist Dave Yust's vibrant, colorful work. The painter and printmaker works to...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 18
    Jan
    Friday
    A "traditional" family can be hard to define in 2013—and Motherhood Out Loud celebrates that. Though full of comical portrayals of the...
    Performing Arts
  • 18
    Jan
    Friday
    Rock climbing requires as much mental strength as physical strength. In the wake of a loss, Emm throws all her energy into climbing to rise above the...
    Performing Arts
  • 19
    Jan
    Saturday
    Even as Denver begins to shed its "cowtown" image, we always get a little nostalgic about the Old West. Enter Patti Hallock's first solo exhibition...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 19
    Jan
    Saturday
    Just because a person isn't talking, doesn't mean they don't hear and understand the communication around them. In this PHAMLY production, a shy man...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Jan
    Tuesday
    Seeking inspiration to improve those simple snowmen and ice caves? Catch the finale of the outdoor ice gala, where artists from around the world have...
    Special Events
  • 22
    Jan
    Tuesday
    When novelist Charles Condomine asks clairvoyant Madame Arcati to unveil details for a book he is writing, his calls to the spirits go awry. Instead...
    Performing Arts
  • 24
    Jan
    Thursday
    Yes, she survived the Titanic, but she also proved America’s rags-to-riches promise. With determination to rise above her humble beginnings, Molly...
    Performing Arts
  • 25
    Jan
    Friday
    It is not just a classic love story—it is the greatest love story of all time. Romeo and Juliet meet at a masked ball, not knowing the danger of...
    Performing Arts
  • 25
    Jan
    Friday
    In Shakespeare's The Tempest, the spirit Ariel conjures up a violent storm that leaves the people of Milan shipwrecked on a remote island. A revenge...
    Performing Arts
  • 28
    Jan
    Monday
    The miniscule and atomic details in nature are often overlooked in day-to-day activity. Local Colorado painter Robert Spellman uses his contemporary...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 29
    Jan
    Tuesday
    A science experiment gone wrong, a monster unleashed, and tale of dangerous love: Jekyll and Hyde will always be an irresistible thriller. The...
    Performing Arts
  • 29
    Jan
    Tuesday
    The stage expression ‘break a leg!’ may actually come to fruition in this mayhem filled comedy. English playwright Michael Frayne sets up a play-...
    Performing Arts
  • 30
    Jan
    Wednesday
    This culinary festival offers a new twist on après ski. Daily tastings—held at unique locations around the resort—pair food with drink, and fit into...
    Culinary
  • 31
    Jan
    Thursday
    Denver-based artists Frederic Pichon and Andrew Rising will simultaneously present their two very distinct exhibits in one gallery, creating a unique...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 31
    Jan
    Thursday
    Tumble into Myra Babbage’s world as a typist, muse and collaborator for Franklin Woolsey—a man desperately trying to finish his book. After his...
    Performing Arts
  • 31
    Jan
    Thursday
    Celebrate 7 has something to satisfy any and all of your cravings for dance. The nonprofit dance company 7dancers will perform in seven different...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Cycling and flowers are not often associated with one another, but you will find both in this exhibit featuring Ken Crost’s photographs of racing...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Suddenly your grandfather’s old ride just got a lot more interesting. Highlighting the artistry found in woodie station wagons, this exhibit...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Beer lovers rejoice. Stout month is here. Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery, Southern Sun, and Vine Street Pub dedicate their February line-ups to the...
    Culinary
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Let the adventures jump out from your television and join the live action as you're whisked on a wild ride with Disney characters Phineas and Ferb....
    Kids and Family
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    The common treatment for pine beetle-devoured trees: Cut ’em down and burn ’em up. Sculpture and installation artist Eric Dallimore’s five-piece...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Go into the wild with ceramic sculptor Ted Vogel’s nature-inspired installment. By molding his clay, glass, and iron materials into figures like...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Surviving World War II was hard enough, but for veteran Freddie Quell, adjusting to life after war is an even tougher battle. Suffering from anxiety...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Hold your breath, and plunge into a small community in the Louisiana bayou that is bracing for a catastrophic storm. Hushpuppy, played by Quvenhané...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Listen to war stories from two bestselling authors who served in Iraq and Vietnam, respectively. Acclaimed novelist Kevin Powers, author of The...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    The best printmakers within 528 mile of Denver are in the spotlight. More than 100 artists—from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Bring your best poker face and pack your luck in your pocket for a casino night hosted by the Fort Collins Soccer club. The evening will be filled...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Join the party in remembrance of the 1950s Beatnik Generation, and give tribute to this influential Beats figure. Among his recognitions, Cassady is...
    Special Events
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    You probably recognize John Oliver from his hysterical seven-year stint on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. These days, Oliver is his own brand, with...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    The hallowed steps of Red Rocks don't get a snow day. For the second year, a mid-winter concert brings music lovers wrapped in puffy ski apparel to...
    Music
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Where the real world ends, the reel world begins. As an author works to turn his novel into a movie, and struggles as his producer forces him to make...
    Performing Arts
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    Put your cowboy boots on and get ready for some dancin'. This Alaskan group has been making their bluegrass-folk blend music for sometime now. After...
    Music
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    This singer could retire on the fact that she performed her rendition of “Your Song” for the royal wedding at Buckingham Palace, but this is only one...
    Music
  • 1
    Feb
    Friday
    You didn’t score tickets to Icelantic’s sold-out Winter on the Rocks bash? Hit up the after-party, led by this DJ responsible for M.I.A.’s ubiquitous...
    Music
  • 2
    Feb
    Saturday
    Get geared-up for Crested Butte's biggest costume party and Nordic event of the year. Sign up for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and full-marathon races and...
  • 2
    Feb
    Saturday
    Ladies, indulge with a bite of dark chocolate while learning how to lead a heart healthy life. Raise awareness for women and heart disease as you and...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Feb
    Saturday
    Celebrate the poetic verses of Allen Ginsberg and other legendary Beat writers with a night filled with live jazz from the Bill Giebler Trio, a...
    Special Events
  • 2
    Feb
    Saturday
    A joint endeavor between Switchfoot singer Jon Foreman and Grammy-winning Nickel Creek guitarist Sean Watkins, this duo released its second album,...
    Music
  • 2
    Feb
    Saturday
    With the third-annual Snowdown SIA, Colorado flexes its muscles as a world-class purveyor of winter sports culture by hosting the largest snowsports...
    Music
  • 3
    Feb
    Sunday
    A rotating team of up to 12 cellists aim to defy genre boundaries during performances of elegant classical music punctuated by string renditions of...
    Music
  • 4
    Feb
    Monday
    This is an artistic look at the old chicken-and--the-egg riddle. This art exhibit, by invitation only, explores the relationship between cause and...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 4
    Feb
    Monday
    Music can do magical things for children's developmental growth. Soak up the classical sounds for a 45-minute performance with an introduction to...
    Kids and Family
  • 4
    Feb
    Monday
    Acclaimed writer Dave Eggers, best known for his semi-autobiographical book A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, is stopping in Boulder to...
    Special Events
  • 5
    Feb
    Tuesday
    Sometimes art is better when you can sit of it. Consisting of more than 100 decorative home furnishings, 11 different periods of interior design will...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 5
    Feb
    Tuesday
    The notorious Sand Creek massacre in Kiowa County, and Colorado's ensuing struggle to reappropriate its memory and legacy, is a blight on the state's...
  • 5
    Feb
    Tuesday
    Stroll down Fourth Street in downtown Loveland and marvel at sculpture in one of the most fleeting of mediums—snow. Watch as 10 expert snow...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 5
    Feb
    Tuesday
    After selling 7,000 copies of his first album without any promotions or label in a week, it's no surprise he was signed in a month. This singer,...
    Music
  • 6
    Feb
    Wednesday
    From comedies of romantic blunders to intense documentaries about the realities of the Holocaust, the Jewish Film Festival plays films of all flavors...
    Performing Arts
  • 6
    Feb
    Wednesday
    Robert Bower, representing the eighth generation of a Portuguese port producing family and known as "the ambassador of port," leads participants...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Feb
    Thursday
    Get a feel for true Chicano art at this celebratory exhibition. The installment commemorates significant artists from Denver's Chicano community...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 7
    Feb
    Thursday
    It's a beach day! As Iris' family breaks out of the Bronx for a day in the sand, her dad tells everyone to only bring necessities into the packed car...
    Kids and Family
  • 7
    Feb
    Thursday
    A cup of soup adds warmth on even the coldest night. This benefit delivers that comfort twice over; first as guests enjoy the ladle-fulls of gourmet...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Feb
    Thursday
    Attend the ultimate cocktail party: good food, good drink, and a good cause. Top Denver restaurants including Linger, Il Posto, and Root Down join...
    Culinary
  • 7
    Feb
    Thursday
    Jam out to Colorado Symphony’s performance, From Bach…To Rock, and wait for the pop-up performances to catch you off guard. Live demonstrations...
    Special Events
  • 7
    Feb
    Thursday
    This electronica producer has spent much of the last decade criss-crossing the country soaking up the local music scenes of San Francisco, Chicago,...
    Music
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    The combination of psychiatric drugs, sex, and murder acts as the perfect catalyst for this provocative thriller. A successful New Yorker, Emily...
    Performing Arts
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    The stakes are high in this crazy game of poker. Irish playwright Conor McPherson's production follows a group of working-class bar pals playing a...
    Performing Arts
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Decide for yourself which film you would award the sculpted golden statue. Find time to view one of these emotional tales at the limited,...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Mix reality with fantasy with these innovative and vivacious pieces, complete with contorted collages and soft sculpture dolls. Painter and...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Inspired by French social philosopher and psychiatrist Felix Guattari’s collection of essays, texts, and interviews titled “Soft Subversion,” this...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Auguste Escoffier wrote the book on French cuisine. Credited with simplifying and modernizing fussy techniques, Escoffier published Le Guide...
    Culinary
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Ladies, if you still feel squeamish talking about your nether regions, now is the time to see the Vagina Monologues. This famous show—which features...
    Performing Arts
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Get an early start on the Mardi Gras festivities with a unique take on Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon". A parade of acrobats, contortionists,...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    With the hope of increasing an awareness of Denver’s design community while simultaneously supporting the Denver Art Museum, this event will showcase...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    There is no worse cocktail for a politician than a hotel room, mysterious dead bodies, and adultery. Richard Willy, a junior government official,...
    Performing Arts
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Rally the family together for a roaring display of soaring monster trucks. Themed trucks like the "Grave Digger" and "Monster Mutt" will barrel...
    Special Events
  • 8
    Feb
    Friday
    Mardi Gras, the prime mid-winter excuse to mix great food with great music, is getting a Colorado makeover. Nederland-based progressive bluegrass...
    Music
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Rest up Friday night, because you'll need lots of energy for the full-day festivities at Saturday's Winter Festival in Evergreen. Activities include...
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Ukiyo-e art contains images of 17th century Japanese leisure activities and landscapes, using curved lines and bright colors to capture a wide range...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    A home, no matter the size, can always be improved upon. Find new ideas for your unique home or garden as you stroll through a wide array of exhibits...
    Special Events
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Tired of gifting the same-old box of chocolates for Valentine's Day? We've got the solution: Make—and eat—the sweet treats with your special someone...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Explore the medieval sketching technique used by Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Durer with this demonstration by master artist Tom...
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Doll up your paws with a discounted pedicure while meeting the loveable canines from the Big Dogs, Huge Paws shelter. The holiday special...
    Special Events
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Indulge for the sake of the community. This benefit, and festival of chocolate, features a range of goodies to please your sweet tooth from Concertos...
    Culinary
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    What at first glance may appear to be abstract visions are actually large-scale photographs of the American landscape. David Maisel, showing four...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    Grab your beads, masks, and put on anything green, purple, or gold. Celebrate the return of Mardi Gras in twice this year. A few days early with a...
    Special Events
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    No need to passionately ponder “Where for art thou Romeo,” because he, his beloved Juliet, and the rest of the Shakespearean cast will be in Denver...
    Performing Arts
  • 9
    Feb
    Saturday
    To call this multiple Grammy-award-winning musician’s career prolific, would be an understatement. Plucking the strings of the bass guitar since he...
    Music
  • 10
    Feb
    Sunday
    Georgia O'Keeffe's flower and flora oil paintings are icons of Western art, but this collection brings to light more of O'Keeffe's New Mexican...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 10
    Feb
    Sunday
    Love is in the air and this 5K will get your heart pumping. Maybe you will even find your match as you recover post-race with energy bars,...
  • 10
    Feb
    Sunday
    Many young girls consider a tutu to be a staple in their wardrobes as they attempt to emulate the ballerinas they aspire to be. Don't miss an...
    Kids and Family
  • 10
    Feb
    Sunday
    A guy lost in a lingerie store can be awkward for all involved. But, SOL is throwing in brats and beers to make the situation a little more...
    Special Events
  • 10
    Feb
    Sunday
    This band gets their name from the Preservation Hall in New Orleans, the land of Jazz. They have played their "Dixieland" jazz all over the world...
    Music
  • 11
    Feb
    Monday
    Bicycle Colorado’s annual gathering of cycling enthusiasts returns, after two sold-out summits, to once again promote Colorado’s biking culture and...
  • 11
    Feb
    Monday
    It's a depressing fact: A female soldier working in a combat zone is more likely to be raped by a colleague than killed by enemy fire. If that wasn't...
    Special Events
  • 11
    Feb
    Monday
    Get comfortable at the Tattered Cover with a live reading from Colorado author John Shors. Known for his acclaimed historical fiction work—including...
    Special Events
  • 11
    Feb
    Monday
    This English indie rock band clearly has a great sound if Marcus Mumford and members of the White Lies were in the crowd for their first London show...
    Music
  • 11
    Feb
    Monday
    Named for their pair of one-of-a-kind instruments they made themselves—a baritone ukulele made of salvaged steel (“buke”) and a guitar-bass amalgam...
    Music
  • 12
    Feb
    Tuesday
    Add zest to classic Southern fare while celebrating everything Mardi Gras. This interactive cooking class instructs students in the art of Creole...
    Culinary
  • 12
    Feb
    Tuesday
    If Fat Tuesday is a day for indulgences, then Chef N Brew is the king of the carnival. BeerCraving and chef Michael Long are joining forces with...
    Culinary
  • 12
    Feb
    Tuesday
    The band that was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, their first year of eligibility, is undoubtedly one of the greatest rock...
    Music
  • 13
    Feb
    Wednesday
    If there is one thing we can all relate to, it's family. Centered on the theme of family, this display features works from the Progressive Insurance...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 13
    Feb
    Wednesday
    Chocolates for Valentine's Day may seem cliché, but not when you make them—for that someone special—yourself. This evening hands-on workshop will...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    The early 1900s were a time of intensity and turbulence—two words that can also describe the rambunctious personality of Molly Brown. Immerse...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Sunsets and autumn leaves are natural occurrences that can be overlooked, but Dylan Fox’s photographs help us remember their beauty in his...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Ironically opening on Valentine’s Day, this traveling exhibition has come to Boulder from Croatia to display what happens to previously-loved objects...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    The best of independent filmmaking decend on Boulder for what MovieMaker once named one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals." The schedule of films has...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    The Flamenco, a passionate Spanish dance ranging from graceful to fierce, serves as inspiration this Valentine's day. Chef Rachel Kesley prepares a...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Movie buffs: Head west for the Boulder International Film Festival and a jam-packed weekend of 47 film screenings. Mix it up by attending workshops,...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Trade the chocolate and candy hearts for a more grown-up Valentine's Day treat. Sip on a classic martini cocktail and settle in to watch the iconic...
    Special Events
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Get swallowed up by color at the gallery show featuring abstract, texture-driven artists Alix Evendorff and Vrba. Evendorff’s smooth, ethereal...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Valentine's Day can be overpriced and overhyped—everything that a good cup of tea is not. Bring your date for a relaxed meal by Wystone's World Teas...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Forgot to secure Valentine's dinner reservations?  Fear not, romantic dinners will be taking place across the city; selecting only one will be...
    Culinary
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    With 14 million albums sold worldwide and five Grammys it’s hard to believe this star was discovered on American Idol. Since winning in 2005, she has...
    Music
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Surprise your loved one this year with an evening of music. Enjoy the beautiful musical talents of the Colorado Symphony on the most romantic night...
    Music
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Introduce a little southern rhythm to Valentine's Day when this 40-year music veteran hits the stage stirring up her own mixture of blues, rock ’n’...
    Music
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    Point number one: There are few musical forms more passionate than flamenco. Point number two: There are few musicians more qualified to bring both...
    Music
  • 14
    Feb
    Thursday
    This native Denver quartet leaped into the big leagues when it composed the poignant score for Little Miss Sunshine. While the film went on to Oscar...
    Music
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Just over two years ago mammoth fossils were discovered in Snowmass Village—now you can see what those massive mammals actually looked like when they...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Take part in the 21st annual "St. Practice Day." Guinness lovers across the country team up in hopes of breaking the record for the largest...
    Culinary
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    After nearly 50 years working on the Up project, we're convinced that Director Michael Apted has an exceptionally serious commitment to his craft....
    Special Events
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Brave the chill to watch hockey as it should be played: outside. Take in the icy action as the Pabst Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament brings together...
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Travel back in time and space and explore the frost-covered landscapes of the Ice Age. Dazzling computer-generated images that bring a faraway era to...
    Kids and Family
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Does the NHL lockout have you down? Get in your fill of stick clashing, puck flying, and ice carving as a spectator or as a player. The tournament...
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Take your Valentine out and let Wings Over the Rockies stand in as babysitter. The museum has dinner covered with selected items off of Noodles...
    Kids and Family
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Art often encourages individuals to revel in past experiences in order to relate and understand the piece—especially when the exhibit explores an...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Correlating this exhibit’s opening with the asteroid DA14’s passing of earth, Denver-based artist William Bishop will display five unique drawings...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then this display will be sure to leave even the chattiest people speechless. The exhibit—which features a...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Many music festivals are popular for their blaring sounds and party chaos, but at Denver Chant Fest concertgoers will be doing more meditating than...
    Special Events
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Psyche up for turning over your single’s cards. In celebration of 5280’s upcoming Top Singles issue, the magazine will host a Mile High City...
    Special Events
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    When a play begins with the Detroit Lions winning the Superbowl, you know you’re in for a comic treat. In the excitement of the moment, Detroit...
    Performing Arts
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Light up the evening with Comedy Works’ first ever reefer celebration of Amendment 64: the Pot Roast—an evening of jest devoted to mocking Colorado’s...
    Performing Arts
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    It's the end of the world, and just four robots remain. They, along with their controllers, work to protect what is left of humanity from a final,...
    Performing Arts
  • 15
    Feb
    Friday
    Boulder Ballet’s premiere Stepping Out 2013 delivers a performance with three high-energy pieces of contemporary ballet. Choreographer Jayne Persche...
    Performing Arts
  • 16
    Feb
    Saturday
    Sweat like a snowman in July. Kick that frosty winter feeling with a 5K or 10K run in the final race of the Winter Distance Series. Top male and...
  • 16
    Feb
    Saturday
    Musicians and brewers unite for this inaugural bash set against the majestic Vail Valley. More than a dozen bluegrass and folk acts from near and far...
    Music
  • 16
    Feb
    Saturday
    A blend of voices that range form bass to soprano, this British a capella octet was created in 2003 by former singers of the choir from a little...
    Music
  • 16
    Feb
    Saturday
    Amadeus, first performed in 1979, is a fictional account of the rivalry between two composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri....
    Performing Arts
  • 16
    Feb
    Saturday
    Celebrate Fat Tuesday all over again with the funk and jazz band Galactic. Their new party album, Carnivale Electricos, invokes the fervor and...
    Music
  • 16
    Feb
    Saturday
    Few musicians are lucky enough to have their first album was produced by John Mellencamp, but American folk-rock singer James McMurtry is one of them...
    Music
  • 17
    Feb
    Sunday
    This celebration of food, wine, and chocolate provides an indulgent finale to a weekend dedicated to love. Learn new skills by attending a seminar—...
    Culinary
  • 17
    Feb
    Sunday
    Archaeology isn't all snakes and treasure troves, but Nicholas Hudson has stories—real stories—about Egyptian archaeology that rival Indiana Jones....
  • 19
    Feb
    Tuesday
    Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s 2013 Winter Dance brings another multifarious performance to the milieu of modern dance. Three separate pieces—Square None by...
    Performing Arts
  • 20
    Feb
    Wednesday
    Find inspiration in the stories of our communities’ youth and family who have experienced medical accidents and ailments: Tune in to Alice’s 36 Hours...
    Special Events
  • 20
    Feb
    Wednesday
    Engage in conversation with a talk led by local celebrity and Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg. The Boulder chef's accomplishments are extensive:...
    Culinary
  • 21
    Feb
    Thursday
    Where does the thin line between the real and the imagined lie? Artist Janaina Tschäpe’s paintings of mosaics and circles look abstract at first...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 21
    Feb
    Thursday
    Inspiring audiences into action, this event celebrates the power of film to create an awareness of the world's environmental problems. Subjects...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Feb
    Thursday
    Our city's website dedicated to all things booze, Denver Off the Wagon, is turning two. In celebration, sommelier—and Off the Wagon writer—Max Koepke...
    Culinary
  • 21
    Feb
    Thursday
    Take a four-day vacation to Japan without leaving Colorado in this event focused on striking moments in Japanese cinema. Highlights include a new...
    Performing Arts
  • 21
    Feb
    Thursday
    Spend the day on the slopes and the evening on the floor as Aspen hosts these falling-out-of-your-chair funny comedians during their three-day comedy...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    If you think Colorado is snowy, wait until you see the snow-covered vistas in this film. The taiga, rough terrain that surrounds the remote village...
    Special Events
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    Rudolfo Anaya’s critically acclaimed novel is adapted to the big screen for this coming-of-age film focused on young Antonio Marez and his...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    Where else can you dance, play golf, and see great modern art? Experience the latest event from the Denver Art Museum's Untitled series, a mixed...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    Sometimes you have to tackle problems one bake sale at a time. From fancy Christmas dinners to Hawaiian-style Easter fundraisers, four women in a...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    What if your dog could talk? Experience ventriloquist Todd Oliver’s take on the K-9 mind. He’s so good, it's hard to believe the dogs aren’t actually...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    Passion, movement, and the human body are on display in this ode to the masters of ballet. This compilation is composed of classic ballets coupled...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    After being neglected, insulted, and harassed by their chauvinistic boss, three women working in a male-dominated office finally get fed up. This...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    The Shen Yun stage performance is a virtual journey that spans 5,000 years of Chinese history. Sharing the culture and heritage of past dynasties,...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    Denver is growing up—and so is the city's street art scene. Get a glimpse of what the urban environment has to offer at this CultureHaus (an offshoot...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    The Colorado Ballet presents a trio of performances in their latest production. The lineup: George Balanchine's classic ballet Theme and Variations;...
    Performing Arts
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    With a storied musical history—his mentor was none other than the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown—this accomplished saxophonist is among the...
    Music
  • 22
    Feb
    Friday
    Since honing his chops playing backup for Lenny Kravitz, this prolific jazz-funk musician has appeared at festivals worldwide—from Australia to...
    Music
  • 23
    Feb
    Saturday
    Need more of a challenge while traversing those black diamonds? New Belgium Brewing Company is inviting Eldora skiiers a chance to double as...
  • 23
    Feb
    Saturday
    Often infants on shopping adventures ends in disaster—with whining, complaining, and general disinterest. So skip the malls and stores and tote your...
    Kids and Family
  • 23
    Feb
    Saturday
    Experience the revival of the Five Points area during Denver Off the Wagon's birthday pub crawl. Bar-goers will start at Mile High Spirits before...
    Culinary
  • 23
    Feb
    Saturday
    This two-week celebration of food is sure to be a highlight in any Denver food-lover's year. Participating restaurants offer multi-course meals for a...
    Culinary
  • 23
    Feb
    Saturday
    This comical three-act stage performance, written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, highlights the nuances of a journalist’s life with the story of...
    Performing Arts
  • 23
    Feb
    Saturday
    From studying graphic design in college, to playing in indie rock band The Heist, Chaz Bundwick has built an impressive resume. Performing...
    Music
  • 24
    Feb
    Sunday
    Take this climb one breath at a time for those who can't breathe on their own. Climb the 1,098 steps of the 56 floors in Denver's tallest building,...
  • 24
    Feb
    Sunday
    When winter starts to turn into cabin fever, it's time to Get the Sillies Out! In it's third live concert run, Yo Gabba Gabba! hits the stage with an...
    Kids and Family
  • 24
    Feb
    Sunday
    Past meets present, dark meets light, and word meets image in this thought-provoking multimedia program. Thordis Niela Simonsen—an artist and writer—...
    Performing Arts
  • 24
    Feb
    Sunday
    Sure, you could watch the Oscars at home, but wouldn't it be more fun to get dolled up and make a night out of it? The Denver Film Society is hosting...
    Special Events
  • 24
    Feb
    Sunday
    This politically aware rapper distinguished himself amongst the hip-hop crowd with socially conscious rhymes that have tackled anything from gun...
    Music
  • 25
    Feb
    Monday
    As if you needed an excuse to stick your skis on top of your car and head to Vail: Live (free!) shows by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Santigold...
  • 25
    Feb
    Monday
    With more than 12,000 bottles in their cellar and an annual recipient of the Wine Spectator's Grand Award (recognition of one of the ten best wine...
    Culinary
  • 25
    Feb
    Monday
    Let the moonlight guide the way in this mountain trek. Take advantage of the night's soft glow to snowshoe down the trails of Crested Butte from the...
  • 26
    Feb
    Tuesday
    From its beginnings in early 20th-century New Orleans, jazz has been a cross-cultural mashup: a uniquely American mix of African and European sonic...
    Music
  • 26
    Feb
    Tuesday
    Pecha Kucha celebrates the art of concise presentations: creative people get together to share their ideas, with a catch. Speakers can show 20...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 26
    Feb
    Tuesday
    It’s the story of the ultimate con artist. Frank Abagnale Jr.—a teenage boy with no flying knowledge, medical background, or law school experience—...
    Performing Arts
  • 27
    Feb
    Wednesday
    Celebrate the chill in the air with this four-course, beer-paired dinner inspired by the season it's served in. Savory dishes—such as head cheese...
    Culinary
  • 27
    Feb
    Wednesday
    Explore the world through the eyes of some of Earth's most beautiful creatures. Daniel Craig, of James Bond fame, narrates this Planet Earth-style...
    Special Events
  • 28
    Feb
    Thursday
    The way a strobe of light reflects off of an image can drastically alter the message it sends. This multi-medium show focuses on contemporary artists...
    Arts and Exhibits
  • 28
    Feb
    Thursday
    Come listen to the actual mom that Sandra Bullock portrayed in the movie, The Blind Side. Speaking in support of literacy in the Denver metro area,...
    Music
  • 28
    Feb
    Thursday
    You know you're in for a delicious evening when the food and booze are coming from Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg (pictured) and Denver's Infinite...
    Culinary
  • 28
    Feb
    Thursday
    Surround yourself with music—literally. Inside the Orchestra invites the audience to become swallowed by sound as they perform classical music in a...
    Music
  • 28
    Feb
    Thursday
    Cas and Jonsey are two Australian adventurers who attempted the unthinkable: a journey across Antarctica to the South Pole and back with no help....
    Special Events
  • 28
    Feb
    Thursday
    Calling all Deadheads—rock drumming legend, Mickey Hart, is coming to Boulder and will fill the stage with his energetic beats and wild percussion....
    Performing Arts
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