Denver 2013:
Can't Miss Events in The Mile High City
Only in Denver exhibits, incredible events and much more... Here are just a few reasons why the Mile High City is the place to be in 2013!
Mammoths & Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age February 15-May 27
At the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, encounter some of Earth’s most awe-inspiring mammals, roam among saber-toothed cats and giant bears, and wonder over some of the oldest human artifacts in existence.
www.dmns.org Sense and Sensibility: The Musical April 5-May 26
A world premiere musical in Denver, bound for Broadway! Director/Choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge, whose recent Broadway revival of Ragtime received critical accolades and seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Direction of a Musical, will helm this stunning new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel.
www.denvercenter.org Spun: Adventures In Textiles May 19-September 22
More than a dozen exhibits in one! Spun exhibition takes a wide-ranging look at textiles from pre-Columbian weavings to modern fiber art, Navajo blankets to an examination of clothing in art and photography. You’ll explore every corner of the museum, discovering gems at every turn.
www.denverartmuseum.org Memory, Myth & Magic May 24-September 29
Go deep into the subconscious of one of the 20th century’s greatest artists. Covering a span of four decades, the Clyfford Still Museum explores powerful, albeit subtle, allusions to memory and the ancient past found in Still's work.
www.clyffordstillmuseum.org Denver Comic Con May 31-June 2
Denver Comic Con is a three-day blowout at the Colorado Convention Center featuring the best in popular television shows, movies, Japanese Animation, CosPlay, Toys, Gaming, sci-fi/fantasy, and of course… comic books. Geek god guests include Marvel Comics founder Stan Lee, actor/blogger Wil Wheaton and many more.
www.denvercomiccon.com Festival For Water June 9
A fun and FREE festival in Civic Center Park, featuring amazing live entertainment from The Motet, Bonerama, and the Broken Tongues, food trucks, tasty beverages. The event highlights the importance of water – both the resources we have here in the United States and the crisis many face globally.
www.festivalforwater.org Nick Cave: Sojourn June 9-September 22
Renowned contemporary artist Nick Cave will create a multi-sensory, immersive installation that will transport visitors to a magical world of color, texture, sound and movement. Cave’s exhibition will feature a combination of multimedia elements and performances along with a selection of figurative sculptures the artist has dubbed “Soundsuits” for which he has become very well-known.
www.denverartmuseum.org Figure to Field: Mark Rothko in the 1940s June 23-September 29
Don’t miss this fascinating look at the most critical decade of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko’s career. In the early ’40s, Rothko rejected realism and began a series of abstract works meant to evoke classical myth; in the late ’40s he created his first color field paintings, the works on which his stature as one of the most famous American painters of the post-war period rests.
www.denverartmuseum.org Cherry Creek Arts Festival July 5-7
Colorado’s signature cultural event and a nationally top-ranked celebration of the arts, this FREE festival includes 200 of the nation’s top juried visual artists, curated exhibits, performing and culinary arts, and "Artivities" for the whole family. The Arts Festival is held July 4th weekend in Denver’s elegant Cherry Creek North and attracts 350,000 each year.
www.cherryarts.org Denver Biennial of the Americas July 16-October 1
Denver's second Biennial of the Americas is a celebration of ideas, art and culture featuring provocative discussion forums, world famous speakers, and contemporary art exhibitions.
www.biennialofthemaericas.org Amaluna from Cirque du Soleil July 18-August 9
The magical Cirque du Soleil returns to the Pepsi Center with a new show, which invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. A one-of-a-kind multimedia experience!
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/amaluna/tickets/denver.aspx Show Boat August 6-11
Kern and Hammerstein’s popular musical features favorites like “Ol’ Man River” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man.” Innovative for its time, this story of the workers on a Mississippi show boat combines the lightness and spectacle of musical theater with the serious themes of racial prejudice and tragic love. Show Boat will be presented only in Denver at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
www.centralcityopera.org/showboat Solheim Cup August 13-18
Fore! The Solheim Cup combines the tradition and prestige of the game of golf with passion for one's country. This biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition features the best U.S.-born players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour and the best European members from the Ladies European Tour (LET).
http://www.denver.org/solheim-cup USA Pro Challenge August 19-25
The USA Pro Challenge returns to Colorado for its third thrilling year. The event is the most demanding bike race ever held on American soil, with racers experiencing breathless altitudes, day after day, bringing the high speeds, danger and adrenaline of professional biking to elevations over two miles high in some of the most picturesque terrain in the world—the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The race’s grand finale is in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 25.
www.denver.org/usa-pro-cycling-challenge
Rocky Mountain ShowdownAugust 31
The University of Colorado Buffalos take on the Colorado State Rams at Sports Authority Field once again in this hotly contested Centennial State rivalry. But you don't have to be an alumnus of either school to enjoy the thrills of college football right in downtown Denver. The game is just one part of what will be another
amazing Labor Day Weekend in Denver.
www.cubuffs.com,
www.csurams.com MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibit October 11, 2013-January 5, 2014
Uncover the truth behind some of science's popular myths! Just like the dynamic TV series, Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibit mixes scientific method with gleeful curiosity and old-fashioned ingenuity to create a hands-on, interactive experience for guests of all ages.
www.dmns.org Denver Beer Fest / Great American Beer Festival A celebration of all things beer, Denver Beer Fest (Oct. 4-12) includes beer tastings at local Denver restaurants, beer-paired dinners, "meet the brewer" nights, beer tappings, Denver brewery tours and a variety of other entertaining beer events throughout the Mile High City. It coincides with the Great American Beer Festival (Oct. 10-12), the largest gathering of beer enthusiasts boasting more than 1,500 different beers from 300 American breweries at the Colorado Convention Center.
www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com,
www.denverbeerfest.com Passport To Paris October 27, 2013-February 9, 2014
Take a trip to Paris, without leaving The Mile High CIty. The Denver Art Museum (DAM) will host Passport to Paris, a suite of French-themed exhibitions that will anchor its fall 2013 exhibition schedule. Passport to Paris will focus on French art from the late 1600s to early 1900s and explore changes in art and society during three important centuries in art history.
www.denverartmuseum.org Denver Arts Week November 1-9
Denver celebrates all of the arts from performing to visual. Explore Denver’s neighborhood studios and galleries, as well as its world-class museums during this annual event, including Night At The Museums, during which most of the city’s museums offer free admission.
www.denverartsweek.com Living West Opening November 23
Learn how water (or a lack thereof) has defined the spirit, inspired the imaginations, and impacted the lives of Colorado residents in sometimes-unexpected ways. This latest and greatest permanent exhibit at the History Colorado Center will explore how Colorado residents have made their homes on this state’s fierce yet fragile land. The exhibit will focus on stories related to three distinct Colorado environments: Mesa Verde, the Dust Bowl-affected plains, and today’s mountains.
www.historycoloradocenter.org