For 10 days, Denver puts its creative side front and center. Here are three ways to get in on the art, after-hours access, and neighborhood fun.
First Friday Art Walks
As the sun dips, Santa Fe Drive becomes one of Denver’s best places to spend a Friday night. On Nov. 6, galleries throw open their doors, and the neighborhood takes on a block-party energy, drawing serious collectors and casual wanderers alike. First Friday offers a free look at work from more than 100 artists across some 30 galleries, studios, and neighborhood spots. Duck into a gallery you’ve never visited, discover an artist you’ve never heard of, then follow the crowd down the street. There’s no prescribed route or agenda. The fun is seeing where the night takes you.
Free Night at the Museums
While most cultural institutions are locking their doors come 5 p.m., Denver’s are just getting started. On Nov. 7, participating venues stay open from 5 to 10 p.m., giving visitors a rare chance to explore favorite exhibitions after dark, and for free. The History Colorado Center and Clyfford Still Museum, and plenty of others join the fun. Complimentary shuttles connect stops throughout the night, making it easy to museum-hop without circling for parking. Consider it your chance to see some familiar cultural favorites in an entirely different light.
Yoga at RiNo ArtPark
Denver Arts Week isn’t only about looking at art. On Nov. 11, roll out your mat at RiNo ArtPark, where Denver-based instructor Obe Ariss leads a 45-minute community yoga class surrounded by one of the city’s most creative neighborhoods. Beginners and seasoned yogis are welcome to stretch, reset, and find their flow amid the murals and industrial landscape of the RiNo Art District. The class is free, though donations are encouraged, and every dollar raised supports the nonprofit work of the RiNo Art District. Call it a little art appreciation with a side of savasana.
Comings & Goings
Ignite the holiday spirit through a performance of Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Opening Nov. 28, join the dancers as they leap, twirl, and spin their way through this classic Christmas tale.
Give the gift of locally crafted art this holiday season. Shop the Boulder Mountain Handmade Market from Nov. 14–15 to explore artisanal goods from over 60 Colorado artists and creatives.
Empty your piggy bank for Penny Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. On Nov. 7, a single cent unlocks the doors to a full day of contemporary art.
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