Wonder what’s going to happen on December 21? Ed Barnhart, director of the esteemed Maya Exploration Center, has been studying the Mayans since long before 2012 conspiracy theorists dreamed up this whole end-of-the-world thing, and he’ll be lecturing on “Misunderstanding the Maya: 2012 and Why You Shouldn’t Worry” at the…
The biggest news in dance music this weekend is undeniably Doc Martin, who’ll play an intimate set at Bar Standard tonight as part of Full Flavor Fridays. But if house isn’t your cup of tea, there’s plenty of bass, minimalist techno and more to soundtrack your weekend. If you feel…
What better way to get in on a Guinness World Record than to participate in the annual Great Guinness Toast? The annual attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest toast — using Guinness brew, of course — will take place at 9 p.m. tonight at Fado…
Good food fuels good conversation, as you’ll see at the latest installation of the Colorado Humanities D.I.N.E. series. Il Fornaio, 8000 East Belleview Avenue, will be the site of the first D.I.N.E. of 2012, with guest speaker Margaret Coel the Boulder-based mystery writer. The event starts at 6 p.m. and…
By now you’ve no doubt heard that the world is going to end on December 21, 2012 — according to Mayan prophecy. But Ed Barnhart, director of the Maya Exploration Center, has been studying the ancient people of South America for many years, and today he’ll host a public lecture…
Obviously, the best place to spend Mardi Gras is in the Big Easy (yes, even post-Katrina), but maybe you don’t want to travel, or perhaps you have to head to work on Ash Wednesday. Why not stay in Denver and get the full experience right here? You can, during the…
Roll up to Izakaya Den, 1518 South Pearl Street, tonight for Sliced!, a sushi-making class featuring chefs from Sushi Den and Izakaya Den; after class, sit down for a meal that includes sushi, miso soup and green tea. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $70; for more information, call…
As difficult as it is to find vegan options at breakfast joints (read: nearly impossible), it’s also not always easy to find plain old meat-free entrees. And the farther from central Denver you travel, the more difficult that task becomes. So we were thrilled to discover the French Press, 85…
Couples looking for an off-the-wall activity tonight — those hungry for more than love — should check out Mezcal’s Couples Taco-Eating Contest, in which the competing couple that eats the most tacos (filled with either chicken or mixed veggies) wins a $150 gift card and a trophy. Although the roster…
DJ Krush (aka Hideaki Ishi) was once yakuza (yes, a member of the Japanese organized-crime powerhouse). But that was before he saw the film Wild Style in the early 1980s and was taken in by the hip-hop stylings depicted in the Charlie Ahearn flick. Krush decided at that point that…
Percussionist duo (and husband-and-wife team) Gilly Gonzalez and Lisa Wimberger have done it again with their latest offering, the seven-track Billowing Spires, which was recorded live at Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery this past December. Throat singer Matthew Kocel and vocalist Beth Quist are both featured in the set, and…
No one’s saying you have to go meatless just because it’s Monday — but as incentive to join the growing movement, every week we’re offering an animal-free recipe. Nothings says “I love you” like home-baked goods, so if you’re looking for something fairly idiot-proof which with to impress your Valentine,…
It’s the perfect time of year for chili, and MaxFund’s annual Chili Cook-Off will be a great place to taste red, green and vegetarian chilis on Sunday. In the meantime, there’s the all-important Valentine’s Day and much more happening; here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
Frasca Food and Wine, 1738 Pearl Street in Boulder, features a Monday Night Wine Dinner every week. Tonight, Steve Lewis will present the wines of Contratto, Piemonte. Admission is $50 and up and reservations are required; to make yours, call 303-442-6966 or go to www.frascafoodandwine.com. For information on dozens of…
House heavyweight DJ Dan will no doubt rock the dance floor at Beta on Saturday night; the UK’s Kirk DeGiorGio and Pinch will also be gracing our city with their presence this weekend. Sex Panther returns to Beauty Bar tonight for the regular dubstep, Moombahton, funky dance party with Max…
If you have kids, especially little girls, grab them and go to the Lakewood Arts Council Community Art Center and Gallery, 85 South Union Drive, for today’s Vintage Valentine’s Tea. This sweet event, which runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m., features not just tea and cakes, but a card-making project…
Radda Trattoria, 1265 Alpine Avenue in Boulder, will celebrate its five-year anniversary with a pig roast tonight. Admission is $25 and up; for more information, call 303-442-6100 or go to www.raddatrattoria.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings — and if…
Anyone can do the trite candlelit dinner at one of the city’s most romantic venues for Valentine’s Day — but this is Colorado, and maybe your special someone would feel more comfortable strapping on a pair of skis and enjoying a celebration off the beaten path. If that’s the case,…
Get a jump on Valentine’s Day at Strings, 1700 Humboldt Street, which presents Uncork the Romance, a tasting of sparkling wines, cavas, champagnes and more, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight. The event costs $35 (and includes appetizers); for more information, call 303-831-7310 or go to www.stringsrestaurant.com. For information on…
Freshcraft, which opened in 2010 on Blake Street, has earned nods from us for having a fantastic bottled beer list, and we’ve been looking at the myriad vegetarian options on the menu for quite some time, but we only managed to make it to the craft-beer-and-fresh-food joint this past Monday…
It’s ladies’ night! Highland Tap and Burger, 2219 West 32nd Avenue, will host the Crafty Ladies tonight for a tasting of Breckenridge Brewery’s beers with inventive food pairings. For details, call 720-287-4493 or visit www.highlandtapdenver.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink…
Rob Gray — who relocated to Denver last year after building up his name as a Midwest Massive resident in St. Louis — is the latest to grace Brett Starr’s monthly House Revival night at the Funky Buddha, where three different DJs spin hours of house music in the round,…
