Experiences & Activities

Imaginative Landscapes with Evan Forrest Mann 9/5/26

Bring out your inner artist! Using real-world shapes, textures, and lines as initial visual prompts, you’ll let your creativity steer the rest.

Storytellers: The Blackfeet Nation & Charles M. Russell at Denver Art Museum

Storytellers: The Blackfeet Nation & Charles M. Russell (opening September 6, 2026) features over 80 works exploring the relationship between Russell’s art and Blackfeet culture.

Denver Film CO 150 Films Series: Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid (1969) 9/6/26

The CO150 Film Festival is a collection of the best cinema ever made in Colorado, about Colorado, or by Coloradans — past and present.

The Mapping of Colorado from Indigena to Statehood 9/8/26

Do you love maps? They are becoming a thing of the past but many of us remember the road atlas and big, folded maps! But what do maps tell us about the history of a place?

Causes and Consequences of Bird Hybridization

What Happens When Birds Fall in Love Across Species?

Mostly True Stories From the Sundance Film Festival 9/8/26

Sundance Film Festival is coming to Boulder! In anticipation, DU's Newman Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with The Sundance Institute, invites you to hear the stories behind the stories.

Bring great theater to life!

Reader's Theatre for Non-Actors!

Jack Hadley with Special Guest Hazel Miller

Denver has a deep jazz history and Colorado's own Hazel Miller is a part of our past and present! Come and hear this Colorado legend at a classic Denver music venue, Dazzle Jazz.

When the Ground Shifts: A Practical Guide for Families After a Dementia Diagnosis

When someone is diagnosed with dementia, families are often left wondering, What do we do now? This webinar offers practical guidance to help you plan ahead, build support, and navigate the journey with confidence.

Art & About at The Denver Art Museum

Art & About tours are designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners.

From Page to Screen - Nickel Boys (2024) with Director RaMell Ross 9/10/26

ONE BOOK, ONE DENVER. Denver Public Library’s One Book One Denver program invites you to a live, in-person discussion with filmmaker RaMell Ross, director and co-writer of Nickel Boys (2024).

Throwback Friday at Dazzle Jazz: A tribute to Billy Joel

Calling all Uptown Girls and Big Shots! Enjoy a delicious lunch, lots of laughs and a musical tribute to a icon who has entertained us For The Longest Time. Direct from Allentown: it’s Billy Joel!

Your Friday Mahjong Fix

Looking for a fun way to spend a Friday afternoon? Join Mile High Mahjong for two hours of friendly American Mahjong open play at Briar Patch in Denver's Congress Park. Bring your 2026 NMJL card, take a seat at the table, and enjoy an afternoon of tiles, strategy, conversation, and new connections with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts. 

Briar Patch makes a perfect setting for the gathering, with brunch favorites along with coffee and cocktails available for purchase. This is open play for those who already know American Mahjong and are familiar with NMJL rule. There won't be formal instruction, but players of all skill levels are welcome to join the fun.

Adrien E. Miller: Cooking to the President's Taste

A certified barbecue chef, 2-time James Beard Award winder, and recovering attorney, Adrian Miller Adrian captivates, blending food, history, and race.

2nd Summit Hosted Dog Walking Group: Walk, Wag & Connect

Walk, wag, and connect! Join 2nd Summit for a fun group dog walk filled with fresh air, friendly faces, and furry friends. All walking levels welcome!

Volunteer with ReCreative ARts

Give Back, Get Creative

Architecture Tour of the DAM 9/12/26

Three unique builidings, one museum campus. Led by specially trained docents, these 60-minute tours explore the dynamic character of the Denver Art Museum.

Let's Talk Ancestry.com

Crack the Ancestry.com Case Together

Axe Throwing at American Axes

Hosted by 2nd Summit, this singles axe throwing event at American Axes includes a one-hour guided session focused on fun, friendly competition, and learning a new skill (no experience needed).

A September Evening with The Denver Municipal Band

Join the Denver Municipal Band Concert Band for a free concert at the Central Park South Founders' Green Amphitheatre.

Nighttime at Historic Chamberlin Observatory - 9/12/26

Discover the wonder of the night sky at the University of Denver’s Historic Chamberlin Observatory. This unforgettable evening invites guests of all ages to explore the universe through history, science, and the magic of telescope viewing.

Let's Bowl on Bronco-Free Sunday!

Lace Up Those Bowling Shoes!

Music in the Galleries: Italian guitarist Nicolò Spera presented by Friends of Chamber Music

Denver's Friends of Chamber Music welcomes Italian guitarist Nicolò Spera for their first Music in the Galleries of the season at the Cilfford Still Museum.

Denver Film CO 150 Films Series: Things to do in Denver When You’re Dead (1995) 9/13/26

The CO150 Film Festival is a collection of the best cinema ever made in Colorado, about Colorado, or by Coloradans — past and present.

Goat Happy Hour

Meet friendly goats while enjoying drinks, photos, and a fun community happy hour at Odell Brewing Five Points.