AURORA | Missing summer already? With summer weather washing into fall, a rare occurrence here in Colorado, shorter days just means more time for evening fun. Sentinel staffers have collecting an eclectic catalog of ways to celebrate the changing season and be happy to watch the sun set before the curtain even rises. Check it out.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Get your ticket to ride on the classical thrilling journey on Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Vintage Theatre.
Whether you’re new to Agatha Christie or a longtime fan, you won’t want to miss this fantastic show, which boasts these classic lines: “We are losing heat and light, provisions are low, the passengers are angry and we have a dead man rotting in compartment two. How are things with you?” and “Examine your heart and tell us what you want.”
IF YOU GO:
Runs through Oct, 20. Fridays through Sundays. Curtains vary with weekly matinees available.
Tickets: $20-$36
Details and ticket sales: www.vintagetheatre.org/
13th Floor Haunted House
Denver’s ultimate Halloween event is back for encore boos. 13th Floor is Denver’s largest haunted house, boasted as one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. This legendary haunt returns for the 2024 season with NEW Mini Escape Games, new characters, a new layout, and two brand-new secret bars inside the haunt. Scare-fanatics will see the return of their favorite attractions such as the Shriekeasy, ‘The Sacred Skull: A Tiki Tarot Experience,’ Class Axe Throwing, Behind-The-Screams tours, Zombie Shooting Gallery, and No Name’s Curtain Chaos. Three new themes inside the haunt will take visitors through Crimson Night, Nautical Nightmare and Macabre. Get
IF YOU GO
Tickets: $19.99 – $34.99
7 pm nightly from Oct. 2
3400 East 52nd Ave.
Details: http://13thfloordenver.com
The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama
The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama features more than 40 paintings loaned to the museum by the Japanese American National Museum and Ueyama’s family, whose combined efforts to preserve his work have allowed the story of this accomplished and cosmopolitan artist to be told at the Denver Art Museum for the first time.
Born in Japan, Tokio Ueyama moved to the United States in 1908 at age 18, where he made a home until his death in 1954. This exhibition tells the story of Ueyama’s life, including his early days as an art student in San Francisco, Southern California, and Philadelphia; his travels abroad in Europe and Mexico; his role as artist and community member in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles; and his unconstitutional incarceration during World War II at the Granada Relocation Center, now the Amache National Historic Site, in southeast Colorado.
Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Tokio and his wife Suye were among more than 120,000 Japanese Americans forcibly relocated into American concentration camps. More than 10,000 people were unconstitutionally incarcerated at Amache in the following years, making it the third largest “city” in Colorado at the time. There, Ueyama taught adult art classes to 150 students. This exhibition tells a story of a time in Colorado’s history, of a place where Americans experienced dislocation and loss, and, more importantly, displayed unimaginable resilience, tenacity, and creativity in the face of prejudice.
IF YOU GO:
Tickets: Included in general admission, which is free for members and for all visitors 18 and under.
10 a.m. daily from Oct. 3
Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Ave Parkway
Details: 720-865-5000 and www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/tokio-ueyama
The Wildwoods
In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by the husband-and-wife duo, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), accompanied by the bassist Andrew Vaggalis. Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages, carving out a unique place in the folk landscape. Their presence has graced stages alongside artists such as Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O’ Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jamie Wyatt and Joe Nichols at concerts and festivals like Summerfest, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival.
The Wildwoods have become a force in the folk scene, boasting accolades like being finalists at the FreshGrass Music Festival Band competition and Gems on VHS “Gems in the Rough” competition in 2023. Their songwriting prowess is underscored by semi-final placements in the International Songwriting competition, with tracks like “Untitled” and “Way of Train.” Recognized consistently at the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards, they were crowned “Best Band” by the Lincoln Journal Star’s Lincoln Choice Awards in 2022.
IF YOU GO:
8 pm Oct. 3
Swallow Hill Music 71 E. Yale Ave.
Details: 303-777-1003 and swallowhillmusic.org
The Collection
Fronted by David Wimbish, The Collection hail from North Carolina. Impressively, the band logged thousands of miles on the road, generated millions of streams and earned praise from American Songwriter, Glide, Parade and more all before signing to Nettwerk. With three full-length releases, three EPs and a number of singles in their repertoire, the band’s extensive catalog is complimented by their robust and raucous live show that has built a devout fanbase. The Collection has toured with The Oh Hellos, RIPE, Tall Heights and Nettwerk’s own Sammy Rae & The Friends.
How To Survive An Ending features the previously released track “Won’t Stop Yet” and the project’s first official single “Sorry Baby,” released in September. The band lives by “rules for how to be a band.” They set boundaries, and they try to remain consistently positive, encouraging and supportive of one another. These values are present on stage and off, and underpin their community.
IF YOU GO
8 p.m. Oct. 4
Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave.
Details: lost-lake.com/
Duskus
26-year old British producer Duskus is a DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist fast on-the-rise. He spent over a decade playing both piano and the guitar – first classical and later acoustic – after picking up his first at just seven years old; training that helped foster a life-long passion for music-making.
Heavily influenced by visual outdoor elements – “it could be just a view from a field or a photo of a plant I’ve seen on Instagram”, Duskus’ vision is grounded in the world around him; the here and now. His sound meshes together elements of classic 4×4 house, blood-and-thunder kicks and rich melodies. He credits electronic artists like Floating Points, Ross From Friends, Tom VR and Joy Orbison with playing into those ideas, but also looks further afield to folk and country music, too. “I listen to an artist called Arthur Russell religiously”, he says. “It’s nothing to do with electronic music, but it’s nice to listen to music outside of the lane I’m working in sometimes.”
IF YOU GO
8 p.m. Oct. 4
Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St.
Details: larimerlounge.com
Fandemonium: A group show featuring works of fan art
Fandemonium presents a look into how twelve Access Gallery artists celebrate fandom Explore how these fan artists interpret and reimagine iconic scenes, personalities, and narratives through their unique lenses. Each piece tells a story of personal connection and creative expression, showcasing creativity that breathes new life into familiar franchises. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious about the intersection of art and fandom, Fandemonium promises an engaging experience that celebrates the passion and artistry of fan communities. Join us in this artistic journey where your favorite stories leap off the screen and into a gallery of imagination and creativity. Participating Artists: Adrien Law II, AJ Kiel, Alexander Scott, Angel, DPA, Jaida, Lorne Threlkeld Jr., Matt Maclean, Quinn Martinez, Rose, Knight S., Tristan
IF YOU GO
5 p.m. Oct. 4
Access Gallery 909 Santa Fe Drive
Details: denversartdistrict.org
First Friday at Tracks: “Halloween Horrors”
It’s always one of the biggest First Friday parties of the year. Dress up and stay up with Tracks.
Halloween Horrors, the spookiest Women’s Party of the season.
On the first Friday of October, we’re transforming the club into a haunted haven where sexy meets scary. Dance the night away in your fiercest costumes, enjoy spine-chilling cocktails, and experience electrifying performances. Whether you’re here to mingle, dance, or simply soak up the spooky vibes, this is the Halloween event you don’t want to miss. Ghosts, ghouls, and witches are all welcome—let’s make this First Friday a night to remember. DJ music by Soup – Country 7PM-10PM, in the Lounge; DJ Tatiana – 8PM-Close in Tracks; DJ Blaque Gurl – 10PM-Close in the Lounge
IF YOU GO:
Oct. 4, 7 p.m. – close
Tickets, at the box office: $10 from 7PM-10PM; $15 from 10PM-Close
Tracks Nightclub 3500 Walnut St
Details: babesaroundenver.com
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto featuring Anne Akiko Meyers
The Colorado Symphony and guest conductor Douglas Boyd welcome soloist Anne Akiko Meyers in a captivating showcase of her lyricism and agility on Mendelssohn’s revered Violin Concerto – a true Romantic masterpiece. Sibelius’ Third Symphony is cheerful and free spirited as the composer bids farewell to the opulent romanticism of his earlier works. A prelude that is sure to delight, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture is a magical fantasy based on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy and features the iconic love theme that has become one of the most recognizable melodies in the world.
IF YOU GO
7:30pm, Oct. 4
Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St
Details: 303-623-7876 or www.artscomplex.com
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient Shadow Cast
An interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient, the state’s largest live shadow cast at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
IF YOU GO
7 p.m. Oct. 4
Tickets: $13-$15
Museum Of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St
Details: 303-298-7554 or mcadenver.org/
The Spirituals Project Choir with the Colorado Repertory Singers
The Spirituals Project Choir is joined by the Colorado Repertory Singers and director Kyle Fleming for their Fall concert.
Colorado Repertory Singers is a Broomfield-based choral organization presenting diverse repertoire in concerts throughout the Front Range. CRS provides singers of all ages an environment that encourages musical growth and fosters a sense of community. CRS was formed in January 2002 by Director Emeritus, Ronald J. Williams, to create an accessible community choir bringing diverse music to the community. The auditioned members of the chorus share a love of music and a commitment to excellence.
IF YOU GO
7:30 p.m. Oct. 4
Tickets: free – $5
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Details: 303-871-7720 or liberalarts.du.edu
Autism Speaks Field Day for All
Autism Speaks Field Day for All is a celebration of the light that shines in every person with autism and the community that supports them. This event brings the larger community – of all ages – together for an opportunity to have fun, discover new activities and resources, meet new friends, and be a part of this special community.
IF YOU GO
11 a.m. Oct. 5
Tickets: Free
Infinity Park, 4599 E Tennesee Ave.
Details: 303-639-4604 or act.autismspeaks.org
Fun at the Firehouse
Come at 10 am on the first or third Saturday of each month for a fire-related story and craft time. You can even stick around after the craft for a guided children’s tour of the Museum that’s great for the whole family. Reservations are required to ensure appropriate supplies for the crafts. There will be a different book and craft each month.
IF YOU GO
10 a.m. Oct. 5
Tickets: $9-$15 reservations required
Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place
Details and RSVP: denverfirefightersmuseum.org
Green Valley Ranch Fall Fest
Come for free tacos and ice cream as supplies last, as well as outdoor, family-friendly fun. Drop by at Green Valley Ranch East Park. Tacos from Powered by Besitos and ice cream from Mi Ranchito Neveria. There is a short walking tour, Denver Public Library Bookmobile, arts & crafts, nature play for the kids and more!
IF YOU GO
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 5
Free
Green Valley Ranch East Park. 4430 Jebel St.
Details: highlinecanal.org
History Mystery Tour at the Riverside Cemetery
An unusual and entertaining evening tour at the historic Riverside Cemetery, one of the oldest in Colorado.
Tour is presented by Fairmount Heritage Foundation
IF YOU GO:
7 p.m. Oct. 5
Riverside Cemetery, 5201 Brighton Blvd.
Details: 303-399-0692
Discovering Teen Rex
Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past with the arrival of “Discovering Teen Rex” as we unveil a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota. The fossil prep lab will be displayed alongside dinosaur fossils, including Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science collection. The whole family is invited to come experience history in the making as our team of renowned paleontologists clean, preserve and study this rare adolescent T. rex fossil — one of only a handful found worldwide — before the public on the Museum floor.
IF YOU GO
Free with museum ticket purchase
Daily 9-5
Tickets: $19.95-$25.95
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Details: 303-370-6000 or at dmns.org
Vanity and Vice: American Art Deco
Delve into the vibrant era of 1920–1933 and explore the dynamic designs that emerged during this period of rebellion.
Step into the story of a progressive Prohibition-era woman as you journey through her boudoir and a speakeasy, immersing yourself in the Art Deco objects that defined her world. Experience the freedom and change of the time, as American women embraced independence both at home and in society.
From chic bobs to cocktail parties, this exhibition showcases the evolution of the modern woman through fashionable perfume atomizers, vanity sets, and stylish drinking and smoking accessories. Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco invites you to indulge in the glamour of a bygone era.
This special exhibition is included with admission and does not require a separate ticket.
IF YOU GO
Through Jan. 12, 2025, opens at 11 a.m.
Kirkland Museum
1201 Bannock St.
Info: www.kirklandmuseum.org/vanity-vice/#
The Power of Poison
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science exhibition provides an interactive experience and incredible way to discover what you’ve always wanted to know about nature’s toxic arsenal.
Through a live performance and interactive dioramas, the spellbinding “The Power of Poison” will take Museum visitors into familiar and novel tales of illness, enchantment and death by poison. Journeying through the Colombian forest, they will uncover fascinating secrets about the many plants and animals that wield poison as a potent tool for defense and survival. Finally, the exhibition will uncover how scientists are studying poison’s effects on human cells to protect, repair and heal our own bodies and improve our health.
IF YOU GO:
Open every day, 9 a.m-5 p.m., Most Fridays 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Included with museum admission ticket, $19.95-$24.95
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Info: 303-370-6000 and www.dmns.org/
Fazal Sheikh: Thirst | Exposure | In Place
Fazal Sheikh: Thirst | Exposure | In Place is an exhibition created from three projects photographer Fazal Sheikh made on the Colorado Plateau from 2017 to early 2023. Sheikh’s portraits and landscapes shed light on the far-reaching consequences of extractive industry and climate change.
The exhibition presents Sheikh’s recent work in three interrelated sections: Thirst is a new series of aerial photographs that document the decline of the Great Salt Lake in northeast Utah, which is shrinking due to overconsumption and dwindling rain and snowfall. Exposure examines the impacts of uranium, coal, oil and natural-gas extraction on the American Southwest and on its Indigenous inhabitants. In Place evokes the enduring landscapes of the Bears Ears region in Utah, bringing Sheikh’s photographs together with contributions from scientists and Indigenous communities in and around Bears Ears in southeastern Utah.
Visitors will reflect upon the transformation—and often devastation—of these landscapes in the context of the past, present and future, while considering the juxtaposition of beauty and catastrophe, as well as intimate, human-scale stories and those spanning vast geological eras and changes.
IF YOU GO
Tickets: Free- $27.00
Through Oct. 20, 10 a.m.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
720-865-5000
Info and tickets: www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/fazal-sheikh
Biophilia: Nature Reimagined
Biophilia: Nature Reimagined brings together more than 70 imaginative works, including architectural models and photographs, objects, fashion, digital installations, and immersive art experiences that collectively highlight the transformative power of nature. “Biophilia” is a term popularized by American biologist and author Edward O. Wilson to describe his theory that, as humans have evolved as a species, they have been intricately intertwined with the natural world. Wilson’s hypothesis invites deep reflection and poses relevant questions for audiences to consider life in our hyper-accelerated digital and urban-centric world. Organized by Darrin Alfred, Curator of Architecture and Design, Biophilia provides a space for leading architects, artists, and designers to re-examine and reanimate our intrinsic bond with the natural world.
IF YOU GO:
Exhibit is included in museum admission. Free for those under 18, tickets range to $27
Beginning July 12 10 a.m.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Parkway
INFO: 720-865-5000 or, denverartmuseum.org
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