This week is a big one. September is National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We have events that range from touching to innovative and all things in between. This is not the weekend to leave town or lay low. There are a number of once-a-year opportunities waiting for you just down the street.
Monday, September 19
Doc Holliday’s Colorado Career
When: September 19, 1-2 p.m., 7-8 p.m.
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $6.50-$10
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: When you think Doc Holliday you probably think the Gunfight at the OK Corral, so you might be surprised to know that Doc Holliday spent more time in Colorado than anywhere else in the West. As a matter of fact, Holliday became the celebrity he’s known as while he was in Colorado. Denver, Leadville, Pueblo, Trinidad, Salida and Glenwood Springs were all cities where Doc Holliday made aa name for himself. Join Victoria Wilcox, author of Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday at the History Colorado Center to learn more about Holliday’s often-overlooked Colorado career.
Thirteenth Floor Haunted House
When: September 17-November 12, 7-11 p.m.
Where: 13th Floor Haunted House, 4120 Brighton Blvd, Unit C2, Denver
Cost: $19.99+
Tickets: Available here
Calendar: Available here
The Lowdown: The leaves are changing and there is a chill in the air. It’s finally autumn and with autumn comes pumpkins, corn mazes and haunted houses. Denver’s largest haunted house, 13th Floor, is opening for another spectacular season of screams and scares. Commonly called Denver’s most terrifying haunted houses, 13th Floor is for the brave only. 13th Floor is unveiling three new additions to the house: Slasher Remix, Undead: Abominations and Cursed: The Ritual. For more information on the haunted house and its newest attractions check out 13thFloorHauntedHouse.com.
Tuesday, September 20
Chipotle Sustainable Food Film Series – Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective
When: September 20, 6 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens
Cost: $5
The Lowdown: Chipotle Mexican Grill comes together this week with Denver’s Botanic Gardens to bring you the cinematic culinary experience that is “Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective.” This feature-length documentary introduces the audience to permaculture — a “design method that offers an ecological lens for solving issues related to agriculture, economics and governance.” This project aims to remind the public that humans are capable of being planetary healing forces.
Wednesday, September 21
Josh Blue
When: September 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th St, Denver
Cost: $25
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: Comedian Josh Blue first gained popularity after winning the NBC television series “Last Comic Standing” in 2006. Since then Blue has been featured on Showtime, Comedy Central and Ellen DeGeneres. Fans and critics alike are raving about his most recent one-hour special, “Sticky Change.” As a current Colorado resident, Blue will put on a show this week and will then return for several shows in December.
Thursday, September 22
CineLatino
When: September 22-23,
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Ave, Denver
Cost: Varies
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: CineLatino fits perfectly into National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a four-day film festival put on courtesy of the Denver Film Society .This event is a cultural celebration of Latino Cinema and the numerous contributions the Hispanic community has brought forth to the film industry. The festival will include screenings of 15 popular Latino films and will have both features and documentaries. Nacho Libre, Camino a La Paz, Neruda and a number of short films from Mexico are a few of the movies that will be included. For a full listing of the films being featured check out DenverFilm.org.
Girls Night Out “Garden Party”
When: September 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Platte Valley Medical Center, 1600 Prairie Center Pkwy, Brighton
Cost: $5
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: It’s a good old fashioned girls-only party. Get your mom, your sisters and all of your gal pals together to enjoy music, wine, chocolate and hors d’oeuvres. This is the Platte Valley Medical Center‘s 5th annual Girls Night Out Party, only this year they’re hosting it in their beautiful, healing garden. This event isn’t just a good time out; it’s also an opportunity for you to learn more about your health. You’ll receive a free health screening and go home with a few gifts and a lot more knowledge about your well-being.
Friday, September 23
44 Plays for 44 Presidents
When: September 23-October 2
Where: University of Colorado, Boulder
Cost: $20+
Tickets: Available here
Calendar: Available here
The Lowdown: The Neo-Futurists, in collaboration with Square Product Theatre, are excited to present “44 Plays For 44 Presidents.” This play shares the history of the United States in a unique series of two-minute scenes. Each scene is dedicated to one American president. This production is simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking as it demonstrates the populace’s role in shaping our country’s history.
Food Truck Safari: Nautical Nibbles
When: September 23, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver
Cost: $17
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: The Denver Zoo is soon unveiling a traveling exhibit titled “Washed Ashore, Art To Save The Sea.” This exhibit will feature 15 giant art sculptures of sea life made up almost entirely of trash collected from beaches. Created by the non-profit organization The Washed Ashore Project, this exhibit is meant to generate awareness about the pollution of the ocean. The Food Truck Safari is an adults-only happy hour that will include a preview of this new exhibit. Tickets include the opportunity to meet the artists behind the sculptures and will feature food form local food trucks as well as live music.
Extreme Mammals
When: September 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver
Cost: Included in general admission
The Lowdown: The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is calling this exhibit “beautiful, fascinating and just plain weird.” Take a look at some vividly detailed reconstructions and lifelike models that demonstrate the ancestry and evolution mammals we know today. You’ll encounter mammals that are fast, slow, fanged, horned and everything in between.
Jaipur Literature Festival
When: September 23, 25
Where: Main Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Cost: Free
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: Often considered “the greatest literary literary show on Earth,” the Jaipur Literature Festival makes its way once again to Boulder, Colorado. Free and open to the public, this event is made to examine the human experience through the reflections and imaginations of distinguished authors from around the world and generate discussion within the literary realm. Plus, it is free — making it the world’s largest free literary festival!
Saturday, September 24
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
When: September 24, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Coors Field, 1663 Park Avenue West, Denver
Cost: Free
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a leader in the fight against suicide. The program funds research, develops educational programs, advocates for public policy and supports survivors of suicide loss. AFSP is pleased to host Denver’s 2nd annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk, which is an event for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to come together and create awareness. There will be refreshments and a resource fair. The walk is just under three miles (seven laps) around the Coors Field Concourse.
Our Neighbors, Ourselves Gallery
When: September 24, 6–10 p.m.
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Denver
Cost: $60
Tickets: Available here
The Lowdown: Our Neighbors, Ourselves is a non-profit organization of dedicated community members who aim to volunteer, mentor and befriends refugees residing in our cities. ONO works to “restore worth to our refugee neighbors through the heart of our community.” To find out more about ONO and their mission, check out ProjectWorthMore.org.
Denver Renegade Craft Fair
When: September, 24, 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Exdo Event Center, 1399 35th St, Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Check out the brightest talents in contemporary craft and design this weekend at the Renegade Craft Fair. This is a festive weekend intended to celebrate handmade art. RCF is the first, largest and most respected event of its kind and has been a pioneer in the do-it-yourself craft movement. RCF events typically see tens of thousands of visitors at each fair across the nation.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, September 26
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
When: September 26, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $75 members, $90 non-members
Wednesday, September 28
The Botanical Paradises of Greece
When: September 28, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens
Cost: $16 members, $19 non-members
Thursday, September 29
Dancing with the Broomfield Stars
When: September 29, 7 p.m.
Where: 1STBANK Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln, Broomfield
Cost: $20-$55
Tickets: Available here
MOMIX Opus Cactus
When: September 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: University of Denver, Newman Center for Performing Arts, 2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver
Cost: $29-$57
Tickets: Available here
Friday, September 30
Colorado Tattoo Convention & Expo
When: September 30-October 2
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver
Cost: $20-$45
Tickets: Available here
Firefighter Chili Cook Off
When: September 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Ste 200, Denver
Cost: Fee
Untitled: Stop Motion
When: September 30, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver
Cost: Included in general admission
Saturday, October 1
Interactive Ghost Hunt of Cheesman Park
When: October 1, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Cheesman Park, Franklin St and 8th St, Denver
Cost: $45
Oktoberfest Beer Pong Tournament
When: October 1, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Ginn Mill, 2041 Larimer St, Denver
Cost: $30 individual, $50 team ($25 each)
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
When: October 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: CU South Denver, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker
Cost: $20-$25
Tickets: Available here
TRIANGLE – Transcendental Theatrical Opera Night
When: October 1, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Transition Theater, 119 Park Avenue West, Denver
Cost: $21
Tickets: Available here