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Can you spin out a true five-minute story — on the fly — prompted by one sentence or word? Throw out the formulas, the practice, and the prep. Someone says, “bag of peanuts” and you tell the world about that time you accidentally became a pirate. Or a zombie. Now, you can tell it all live on a stage at SPOKES Denver, a pop-up live comedy and storytelling event where the audience tells the stories, decides the prompts, and chooses the best storytellers, who win cash and prizes. [Read more…] about SPOKES Denver Makes Live On-Stage Storytelling Fun and Profitable

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, FirstBank is planning a series of Fiesta Friday events. FirstBank’s seven Spanish Banking Centers will be hosting celebratory events for one Friday afternoon (from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.) starting September 14. The series, which is open to the public, will include FREE Hispanic-inspired food, drinks, music and entertainment, and will rotate to a different branch each week.

Entertainers on tap include everything from Matachines dancers to Mariachis. A full schedule of events and activities can be found at here. [Read more…] about Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at FirstBank

The beauty that is a Japanese kite flies over the skies of Denver’s Lowry neighborhood during the Japanese Kite Flying Festival on Sunday, September 16. Japanese Edo Kite Master Mikio Toki will be making Japanese kites with children under 8 years old. But, everyone is invited to bring a kite to Lowry Great Lawn Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for some high-flying FREE fun. Organizers suggest you bring a picnic. 101 Yosemite St., Denver.
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Books and beer, hmmm. Well, not exactly. But your knowledge of brewskis could help you be a winner. Aurora Public Libraries invites everyone to come play Beer Trivia in honor of this month’s quintessential beer event — the Great American Beer Festival. The FREE event is Thursday, September 13 at Peak to Peak Tap & Brew on Colfax from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Beer Trivia Hosted By Aurora Public Libraries

Relax. Refresh. Take some deep breaths. OmFest, an annual yoga and fitness festival, returns on Saturday, September 21 to Founder’s Green in Stapleton. This year, admission and classes are FREE. This year’s lineup includes classes from Kindness Yoga, Bladium Sports & Fitness, Pure Barre Stapleton, YogaPod Lowry, Barre Central CO, Ubergrippen Climbing Crag, Samadhi Yoga, Ink’d Nutrition, Bliss Bowls, Sumits Yoga, Enshin Karate and more. [Read more…] about OmFest – Fitness & Yoga Festival in Stapleton

The Great American Beer Festival is upon us, and if your plan is anything like the folks at Bierstadt Lagerhaus you will be drinking copious amounts of beer. They invite you to educate yourselves before the debauchery begins, so when you start dropping knowledge on those GABF first timers you actually know what you’re talking about.

That’s why they are holding a “Beer School: Sensory Training” workshop on Monday, September 17 at 7 p.m. This is a rare opportunity for the general public to get a professional level education from the talented Melissa Antone. [Read more…] about Go To Beer School For Sensory Training

Before you hand over the car keys, grab your teen and attend a FREE class on responsible driving at Swedish Medical Center on Wednesday, September 19. From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., you’ll both learn about the risks of young adult driving, what Graduated Driver Licensing is and how it impacts you and your teen. how adding a youth driver impacts insurance (really important!), and tips on how to teach your young driver to be safe.

This class is for both parents and new drivers, but parents can attend solo. It’s held in the 2nd floor Conference Center — Pine B room. Register here. 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood.

The details are brief on this celebration, but it may be worth a stop for the family — if you live in the area. A new strip mall of sorts has popped up at the corner of S. Parker Rd. and E. Warren Ave.

Aurora Crossings (2250 S. Parker Rd.) in Denver has been open for a few months now, but they’re now officially celebrating its opening, including Firehouse Subs, Arby’s, Aurora Village Dental Group, Bubbas 33, Einstein Bagels, and Murphy USA.

On Saturday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., join them for a family fun day with a bounce house, games, raffles and food. [Read more…] about Aurora Crossings Grand Opening Promises Lots of Family Fun

It’s all about that cuppa Joe when experts from Erie Coffee Roasters appear at the Erie Community Library. On Monday, September 10, learn about the history of coffee and the different methods used to prepare it. This workshop is perfect for those who want to know more about their morning (or throughout-the-day) drink or just want to try some new blends. Things get started at 6 p.m. Registration is required. You can register online or by calling 1-888-861-7323. 400 Powers St., Erie.

You don’t have to go to Hawaii to learn the ins and outs of playing the ukulele. Learn to play melodically and harmonize using chords and lyrics in an adult-level class. The “Ukuleles: Easy To Play, Easy To Love” workshop is scheduled for both Hadley Library on Saturday, September 8 & 22 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and at Park Hill Library on Saturday, September 22 & 29 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. [Read more…] about Learn To Play the Ukulele at Park Hill Library

It may not feel like it, but fall has crept up on us. That signals the start of craft shows. One of the first out of the gate is at Edgewater United Methodist Church on Saturday. September 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop handcrafted items including photography, stained glass, jewelry, glass sculptures and more. Our motto is, it’s never too early to shop for the holidays or any occasion. 2497 Fenton St., Edgewater.

Qdoba Mexican Eats is teaming up with No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger in America, by raising funds to support programs that provide school breakfast, after school meals and summer meals.

As part of the partnership, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant is hosting an Orange Carpet event at its Lakewood location — 12027 W. Alameda Pkwy. [Read more…] about Kids Eat Free at Lakewood Qdoba Today

TheBigWonderful brings its Beerfest, Bluegrass & Bazaar to Downtown Westminster (5453 W. 88th Ave.) for the first time this September on Saturday, September 8 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door, but you can get in for FREE. [Read more…] about Free Tickets! TheBigWonderful Comes To Westminster

Part celebration, part demonstration, all fun. That’s the formula for the self-described “Best Colfax Block Party” Art-I-Fax: Generations. The FREE street party temporarily closes Park Ave. and transforms it into a pop-up public plaza from Colfax to Humboldt streets on Saturday, September 8 from noon to 6 p.m.

Art-I-Fax embraces the gritty magic of Colfax — full of arts, activities, food and drink, and live entertainment. This year’s theme, Generations, celebrates both the history of Colfax as well as providing programming for all ages. [Read more…] about RSVP To Art-I-Fax Block Party; Get Free Drink

The Louisville Art Association‘s 33rd annual National Fine Art and Photography Show showcases more than 100 works in various media. It is FREE and open to the public  from Saturday, September 1 though Sunday, September 9. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Visitors are also invited to the FREE opening reception on the 1st and a wine and cheese reception on the 7th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave. (between Walnut and Spruce Sts.), Louisville, 303-666-4361.

Downtown Castle Rock keeps the summer grooving with a Street Party and concert at Festival Park on Tuesday, September 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Headlining the FREE concert is Renegade Road Music. Food vendors will be available on site. Bring lawn chairs and/or picnic baskets. 300 2nd St., Castle Rock.