Archive for the ‘ Denver Social ’ Category
First Friday Events at both stores! This Friday, February 5th we have two amazing events at both Fancy Tigers! I. Fancy Tiger Crafts is hosting a trunk show for the new book by Meg McElwee, “Sew Liberated.” You can view samples sewn up from the book and save 10% on all fabric purchases from 6 – [ READ MORE ]
Starting July 30, dinosaurs will walk amongst us again… Appearing at the Pepsi Center July 30-Aug. 2, dinosaurs come alive in an arena spectacular that looks like a fantastic adventure. Animatronic dinosaurs will roam the floor of the Center, transformed into a jungle habitat for the computerized beasts, as the story of the ancient creatures unfolds. I’m [ READ MORE ]
While I have to trudge into the office every weekday morning, I’d much rather be out in Highlands Ranch Civic Green Park from 8:15 to 9:15 Wednesday mornings this summer. Nothing sounds more relaxing than stretching on cool morning grass and relaxing as the day settles in. What’s better, the session, offered by NamasteWorks [ READ MORE ]
On July 17th at 7:30, local author Bill Stevens will be at the LoDo Tattered Cover to discuss his book Muddy’s Chronicles: Memoirs from the Last Great Coffeehouse. A Denver landmark that hosted famous Denverites such as Allen Ginsberg, Denver mayors and governors, and plenty of other locals, Muddy’s Java Cafe was a hotspot for [ READ MORE ]
It’s that time of the month again! Another chance for wacky, who-knows-what spontaneous fun tonight! Head on over to the Meadowlark (2701 Larimer) tonight for SPUN. It promises to be a cavalcade of acts and activities from 9PM-midnight. This month, music will be provided by Safe Boating is No Accident and Danielle Ate the Sandwich, comedians [ READ MORE ]
With the economy the way it is, we could all use a break… preferably a free one! Fortunately for us, there are a lot of opportunities! The Denver Art Museum is free on First Saturdays! This interesting (and air conditioned) building is one of Denver’s most interesting attractions and has an impressive collection of [ READ MORE ]
I’m a sucker for anything Andy Warhol, so when I saw the name of this art/fashion/dance event called The Factory was happening on May 30th, I was immediately drawn in. I’m assuming it’s a tribute to the glory day’s of Warhol’s Factory, a creatively explosive place he helmed in the 1970s. Head over [ READ MORE ]
Tonight, web mag Illiterate is hosting Creative Keggers 001 at Cluster Studios (3881 Steele St.) Celebrating the street games played in ol’ New York City, Double Dutch, basketball, hop scotch, and a variety of other games played by kids throughout the ages will be enjoyed. I’m hoping that Kick the Can and Hoop-And-Stick [ READ MORE ]
It’s Diapers & Dentures tonight for the Denver Cruiser ride. The Cruisers, a pack of friendly, theme-loving bike riders, meet every Wednesday this summer to tour about the city, stopping in for refreshments along their safe and law-abiding path. Tonight’s meet up starts at the Gin Mill, and the riders will lead the [ READ MORE ]
Come on over to the Meadowlark Lounge to for a variety cavalcade tonight, with entertainment organized by Denver’s hostess with the mostess, Brandi Shigley of Fashion Denver. There will be comedy, art, music, jokes, drinking, and pretty much everything else you can imagine. Here’s the line up thus far: 8:00-8:50ish MUSA 8:55-9:00 Brandi intro and sillyness 9:05-9:20 [ READ MORE ]
Former Rams in the area, unite! This summer, the Colorado State University Alumni Association will be hosting a series of networking and meet-up events for all of us who migrated to the Big City (ha! Remember when Denver seemed so big after Old Town?) The first event will be a June 4th Kickoff in Washington [ READ MORE ]
Hey ‘ballers and kickball groupies: Are you keeping up on the kicking with the Denver Kickball Coalition website? See all the Opening Day photos and find out where your team or your favorite group stand on the schedule so you can go cheer them on. Kickball goes by in a blur- don’t miss [ READ MORE ]
HA! I will never, ever tire of ball jokes. Sure, I make them week after week at kickball and bingo, but something about them makes my little heart wander back to the bygone days of schoolyard fun, and thusly I will never give up on them. So come hear me and the lovely [ READ MORE ]
On June 13th The LoHi Annual will be hosting a 5K in the Lower Highland neighborhood, 32nd and Zuni. The fun run will be followed by an all day shopping event and a pub crawl/ride til’ the sponsoring bars close! Register for event and give-a-way on-line at www.thelohiannual.com. This event is designed to celebrate our Denver [ READ MORE ]
The temporary Denver Community Museum (a non-profit museum run by Denver’s Jamie Kopke) will be moving on its merry way this Saturday, and is holding an event entitled “An Ode – A Celebration – A Farewell” to mark the occasion. At the DCM, rotating exhibits were featured, and the ideas for the exhibits sprang from the [ READ MORE ]
Snuggies: Ever since I heard of the Snuggie Pub Crawl going on in Washington DC, I wanted one here. I wanted it so badly, I could feel the soft fleecy delight. I even purchased a Snuggie, just in case (they work surprisingly well as robes if, like me, you don’t have the coordination to [ READ MORE ]
I love gambling- it’s basically wild hopes and dreams made manifest in a game. I also love fashion- where imagination becomes real in fabric. So tonight’s event at Bender’s Tavern combines these two great things: Gambling and fashion. Sponsored by the Denver Roller Girls, tonight’s Casino Night will feature games, music, and [ READ MORE ]
Holy jim jam! I did something I didn’t expect, what with all the time I spend in a dark, cavernous basement lair typing on these internets: I joined a competitive sports league that will force me to breath actual, outside air. Yes, captain Brandi of Ocean of Pain kindly offered to let me [ READ MORE ]
“Passing out and swearing on St. Patrick’s Day. Is nothing sacred?” –Jack Donaghy, 30 Rock Ah, yes, it’s another fine holiday upon us! Boozing and the wearing of the green all come to a head tonight (have you noticed people celebrating St. Paddy’s earlier and earlier each year?) with plenty to drink and [ READ MORE ]
DKBC Draft Party at the Hi-Dive! March 29, 9:30pm If you want to play, this is your chance to get on a team. Tentative Schedule Pre-Season April 12, April 19, April 26Opening Day May 3Regular Play – May 10 (Mother’s Day)? or May 17Memorial Day offRegular Play – May 31 / June 7, June 14, June 21All Star [ READ MORE ]
It’s Bingo night at Sputnik (7 S. Broadway) from 9PM- midnight. Come feel the luck of the balls- you can win a whole wad of cash each round! Why, last week, the pot topped in at over $130! Now that’s some walking-around money. Come on down to daub with the best and get your [ READ MORE ]
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Gah! It’s Wednesday- that bleak no-man’s land that lies between the hopeful beauty of Friday and the dreaded Monday. There’s something draining about a Wednesday, as if you don’t know quite how to feel. That’s why I’m looking forward to SPUN tonight at the Meadowlark Lounge (27th and Larimer) from 9PM- close. [ READ MORE ]
Westword’s gala art/music/fashion/food event is back for another year. On Sat. February 24, Vinyl (1082 Broadway) will be hopping with all sorts of delightful bites from local restaurants, and bands and fashion shows will provide plenty of entertainment. I’m particularly excited for the Betsey Johnson show, as she’s a national fashion [ READ MORE ]
Oh, Valentine’s Day (or the more popular TimeWarnerDisneyHallmarkPringles holiday, Love Day) is here again. Most of my past V-days have been spent drinking delicious martinis and cheaper beer (that tastes more delicious as the night goes on), and I always thought that was a pretty sound way to celebrate a day (ANY day, really!) [ READ MORE ]
Colfax is always the place to turn if you’re looking for a “good time.” No, not THAT kind of good time! The wholesome kind of good time, maybe with some beer thrown in. This Wednesday, Feb. 11, Colfax on the Hill, Colfax BID, and Capital Hill United Neighbors and MyColfax.org will be hosting a 2009 celebration [ READ MORE ]
