Denver has several fiery events lined up this week. Start it off by jamming at Head Room Sessions #36 and finish it in amazement at the Confluence Fire & Drum Circle. Wherever the week requires you, make certain you take a look at the roundup of events occurring in Denver.
Monday, August 12
Head Room Sessions #36
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When: August 12, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: ReCreative Denver, 765 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Price: $5 get tickets here
The Lowdown: ReCreative Denver hosts Head Room Sessions #36. The event includes a live recording session of neighborhood musicians inside the gallery. You can jam out to beats out of Mouth Cathedral (previously called Ancient Ely and Devon Parker while exploring art.
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When: August 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Price: Free – $10 purchase tickets here
The Lowdown: Center for Visual Art hosts Culture Club. The event features an evening to get artsy with the exploration of a new art technique at each session with inspiration from the exhibition Collectivism. The ticket cost includes art supplies, presentations from educational staff and snacks. It is possible to make your own beverage if you would love to work and sip.
Photo by Handy Wicaksono. Courtesy of RiNo, River North Art District on Facebook.
When: August 13, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Converge Denver, 3327 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Price: Free enroll here
The Lowdown: Converge Denver hosts RiNo Made Salons: New Perspectives on Collecting Art. The event includes a panel discussion about collecting and promoting art in the current art market. It’s possible to hear from panelists Deanne Gertner of Hey Hue, Chelli Pumphrey of Trilogy Holistic Mental Health and holistic therapist, local artist and layout researcher Angela Craven and independent curator and University of Denver affiliate school Sarah Magnatta.
Photo Courtesy of Clyfford Still Museum on Facebook
When: August 14, 6 – 8 pm
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver
Price: $40 purchase tickets here
The Lowdown: Clyfford Still Museum teams up with the Denver Architecture Foundation to host The Architecture of a Painting. The event includes a nearer look in the arrangement and making of a painting with the aid of Clyfford Still Museum chief conservator James Squires and connect curator Bailey Placzek.
Photo Courtesy of Indigenous Film & Arts Festival on Facebook
When: August 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Price: $5 suggested donation at entrance
The Lowdown: Denver Museum of Nature & Science partners using an Indigenous Film & Arts Festival to present a screening of La Selva Negra. The film — that translates to The Modern Jungle — has been created by co-directors Saul Kak (Zoque) and Charles Fairbanks and includes documentation of a little Zoque village in Mexico that changes over the years due to capitalism and external forces. Following the screening, you can take part in a Q&A using co-director Charles Fairbanks.
Thursday, August 15
Cirque du Soleil Corteo
Photo Courtesy of Mile High Spirits – Denver’s Distillery on Facebook
When: August 15, 8 Prizes – 12 a.m.
Where: Mile High Spirits – Craft Cocktails + Live Music, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver
Price: $8 – $12 buy tickets here
The Lowdown: Mile High Spirits gifts Kaitlyn Williams + Kid Astronaut. The event includes a night to shake out to performances out of local singer and songwriter Kaitlyn Williams along with futuristic artist Kid Astronaut.
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When: August 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Museo De Las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Price: $50 purchase tickets here
The Lowdown: Museo De Las Americas gifts ConnectArte using George Perez: Photography. The event includes a workshop with artist George P. Perez. Perez provides insight into his process and supporting the scenes of his use of substances. Be sure you bring three to four images to use on your collage.
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When: August 15, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Price: Free enroll here
The Lowdown: McNichols Civic Center Building gifts Public Art 301. The event includes a workshop that will examine a new public art commission. It’s possible to learn regarding contracts, permits and much more out of artist Jeanne Quinn.
Friday, August 16
Printmaking Demo
Photo Courtesy of Wellness Your Way Festival on Facebook
When: August 16 – 18
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Price: $10 – $75 purchase tickets here
The Lowdown: King Soopers hosts the Wellness Your Way Festival. The event features three-day wellbeing and wellness festival stuffed speakers, vendors, entertainment and more. It’s possible to learn from chefs, fitness experts and health professionals.
Photo Courtesy of MCA Denver on Facebook
When: August 16, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver
Price: $5 at entrance
The Lowdown: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver hosts B-Side Music. The event includes a night to shake out into a new and innovative local musicians who have performances out of Jade Davidson — a singer with a bluesy sound and Ramakhandra — a ring having a neo-jazz cosmic combination that takes you on a wild journey. It is possible to listen to music and unwind in the warm summer season.
Linda Lopez & Secret Love Collective
Photo Courtesy of LuneAseas on Facebook
When: August 16, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Price: $15 purchase tickets here
The Lowdown: McNichols Building hosts Le Voyage Dans La Lune in the Round. The event includes a performance from LuneAseas — a non-profit performance incubation group. The team will perform original choreography, live audio, gift a Victorian costume contest and much more.
Saturday, August 17
Denver Pet Expo
The exterior of Su Teatro. Photo courtesy of Su Teatro on Facebook
When: August 17, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Price: $5 donation at entrance
The Lowdown: Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center presents Our Words Are Powerful. The event includes a showcasing of art and spoken word from musicians including Xarly, Dio Rivera and Jozer with hosts Maya Contreras and Nancy Palacios.
Black Sky Brewery. Photo by Dustin Hall of The Brewtography Project.
When: August 18, 12 – 5 Prizes
Where: Black Sky Brewery, 490 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Price: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Heavy Metal Flea is back in Denver. It is possible to shop from more than 10 hardcore vendors including Skull Army, Rocky Mountain Punk and DeadlyDarling Giftsand listen to a sick heavy metal jams and much more. It is also possible to grab a pour out of Black Sky Brewery to sip while you shop.
Confluence Park. Photo by Kyle Cooper.
When: August 18, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Confluence Park, 2250 15th St., Denver
Price: Free admission
The Lowdown: Watch a wild performance during a Confluence Fire & Drum Circle. The event features an evening to experience fire dancing and a drum ring by the Colorado Flow Arts Initiative.
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Mark Your Calendar
GoodCinema Presents: Gay Chorus Deep South
When: August 20, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver
Price: $15 – $20 tickets available here
Art to Science
When: August 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver
Price: $15 tickets available here
303 Magazine Pool Party ’19
When: August 25, 12 – 5 Prizes
Where: HALCYONa hotel in Cherry Creek, 245 Columbine St., Denver
Price: $20 – $50 tickets available here
Zabiti: An Immersive Circus Adventure
When: August 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Denver Rock Drill, 1717 E. 39th Ave., Denver
Price: $65 65 – $250 tickets available here
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