I just LOVE the Festivus Film Festival! It is a 5-day event full of unique films, fun people and…read morefantastic after-parties. This film festival has been running for 6 years in the Denver Highlands at The Oriental Theater. It runs Wednesday through Sunday and every day has multiple blocks of films (either a long feature or several short films). And, on most days of the festival, there is a post-film after party for socializing with filmmakers and enjoying libations. The film styles run the gamut. There are dramas, comedies, documentaries, thrillers and more. This year, they did an all-Colorado filmmakers evening. And, after the films, the filmmakers take the stage to answer questions from the audience. Rad! This is also the most inexpensive film festival you can attend. Just $10 gets you into any single block of films and this year they had a 2-for-1 block on Saturday. I got an all-access pass for just $75. Compare that to the Starz Film Festival or Boulder International Film Festival, let alone Sundance or Telluride. The Festivus Film Festival really is for the rest of us :)

Alex and Sam were beyond helpful in addressing minor issues outside of their control or ours that…read moremade a major difference in entire night for myself and two children, will be continuing to return to this theatre based on this care alone!

I am honestly flabbergasted by what we just experienced…read more My wife and I were watching Disclosure Day on her birthday before going to dinner. However, the theater was very warm and still. After about 30 minutes, my wife--who is always cold--started sweating and needed to step outside to cool down. She spoke with a very pleasant and professional young gentleman who immediately apologized and said he believed the A/C was having issues. My wife asked if we could come back later, and he said we could receive vouchers but would need to leave the theater. When she told me that, I decided we should take him up on the offer. Once we stepped out, we were told we had to wait in line at the concession stand for the vouchers. After waiting about 10 minutes, I asked to speak with a manager. Five minutes later, someone stepped out of the office. Before she even said a word, her body language made it clear she was annoyed. She never introduced herself--I had to ask her name. Rachel. What I cannot understand is why she chose the approach she did. She immediately insisted the A/C was working fine, yet later admitted there were cooling issues in the lobby. More importantly, she had not even bothered to walk in to the theater we were sitting in before deciding we were wrong. Things break. I get that. What I don't get is the attitude. The young employee handled the situation with professionalism and courtesy. Rachel did not. She came across as snarky, dismissive, and irritated that we were even raising the issue. When she finally provided the vouchers, it felt like she believed she was doing us a favor rather than addressing a legitimate customer concern. We had PAID for our movie and I am sure it doesn't come out of her check. Birthday movie and dinner with my wife is priceless. I have spent my entire life in customer service, and one thing I have learned is that customers are a gift, not an entitlement. We will simply vote with our wallets and not return to this location. I am disappointed not because the theater was warm, but because of how we were treated when we brought it to someone's attention.

We always enjoy our time at the Denver Center for Performing Arts!…read more The venue itself is always well-organized, comfortable, and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the entire evening seamless from start to finish. The Denver Center continues to be such a gem for the arts community. We're already looking forward to our next show!

Atmosphere & Performance This was The Notebook The Musical…read moreso it is different from the book and the movie. I would say the musical leans more toward a romantic comedy especially compared to the movie and you will definitely notice the differences. That said I still think The Notebook musical is great. I really enjoyed it and it absolutely still has those tearjerker moments. The cast was awesome and everyone sang so beautifully. The performances felt genuine and emotional and the atmosphere in the theater really helped pull everything together. Customer Service Customer service was amazing. Everyone was super friendly helpful and accommodating from the moment we arrived. As soon as I checked in they noticed I was a lottery ticket winner and congratulated me which was really sweet and unexpected. I did not need that but it was still a very thoughtful touch. Staff showed us where to go and once we got closer to our seating area another staff member walked us directly to our seats. Overall everyone was welcoming and made the experience feel smooth and stress free. Pricing & Parking I got my tickets through Lucky Seats. Which is a lottery-style system for discounted tickets. We won two tickets for a total of $78 and our seats were very close to the stage with a great view. Discounted tickets made the experience even better. Parking at DCPA was $17, and they only accept card payments. Parking was convenient, with several nearby options, and it did not feel overwhelming getting in or out. Food & Drinks For food and drinks I paid twenty two dollars total not including tip. I got one Sprite one bottled Sprite one bottle of Coca Cola and a pack of gummy bears. I understand it is for a great cause and supports DCPA but it is a bit pricey. If you need to sneak in your own snacks do what you gotta do. Overall Experience My overall experience was honestly perfect. The performance was amazing the seats were great and the entire night was so much fun. I would absolutely go back again and highly recommend checking out DCPA and one of their shows.

Thanks to some free tickets from Yelp, my friend and I had an absolute blast at the 2009 GI Joe…read moreStop Motion Film Festival at the Bug Theatre. Some of the films are hilarious (Cobra Commander goes to the Prom) and some are surprisingly serious. You would think that a film festival where everyone uses the same medium would get a little tedious, but it was really varied and interesting. Cheap beers and a great crowd rounded out the experience and made it a night to remember! These guys need to advertise better, because I'd love to make it to the next one!

October 2008 was the 2nd traveling film festival. It was at the Bug Theater which is cute as a…read morebug's ear (as my Dad likes to say). These shorts are not for everyone. But I loved it. They gave away fun door prizes ranging from little plastic army men to a vintage GI Joe record. Popcorn was $1. The first short was called "Fists". A 1975 boxing match between two plastic figures. Some of the others were like a little boy's fantasy - soldiers fist fighting and shooting each other usually ending in red splatter on the camera. Another was "GI Joe Dance Off" - hilarious. My favorite was "Cobra Secret Weapon" - The Death Star occupied by Cobra. They even had a zombie flick! They were all gory and funny at the same time. It was interesting to see how each of the filmmakers added special effects in such a different way. The intermission had entertainment from The Late Jack Redell and a lovely lady from Burlesque As It Was. I'll go again for shizzle.

This is the ultimate craft beer festival in the United States. I'm glad I finally got to complete…read morethis three-day pilgrimage. There were some 500 breweries pouring at this year's event. Initially, this volume was discouraging, because it didn't seem like I would be able to make a dent in it. However, this feeling soon gave way to the joy of adventure. No matter where I happened to land, I could find plenty of styles that interested me. Strong ales, in particular. The size of the convention floor is immense, so you can only go back and forth, from one end to the other, so many times. It helps to follow some sort of strategy. Early on, I completed a series of small missions. I tasted everything that interested me from the section featuring collaboration beers, followed by the section with medal-winning brews from previous years. Next, the section with international beers. From there, I treated my favorites from the most well-known regional brewers like an aircraft carrier. These included the likes of AleSmith, Dogfish Head, Firestone Walker, Pizza Port, Russian River, and Sierra Nevada. I sampled at random from the rest of the lot. I made sure not to overexert myself during the day, and to get adequate sleep each night. Also, to be well-fed and hydrated before, during, and after each of the three, four-day sessions. The entire convention floor is concrete, so my feet progressively tired from walking on it over the course of three days. This makes it important to wear shoes with optimal cushioning. The Thursday evening session is great, because it's not too crowded. The Friday and Saturday sessions, on the other hand, are dense with people. However, this is easily absorbed by the vast array of tasting stations. For certain breweries, the lines are ridiculous, so I never bothered with those. There is no re-entry after you leave the event. However, the four hours go by fast, and there are plenty of areas with seating to rest from walking. The food selection was nearly devoid of vegan options. I was able to get a vegan noodle and rice bowl from Cupbop, but they didn't have tofu or other plant-based protein to put in it.

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this event. I've been going every year (except for when it closed…read morefor Covid obv) since 2015, I think. It's been a great event each time. The organizers have done a good job organizing the event into unique sections with different ambiance. That seems hard to do with no walls, but they have managed it with surprising results. The beer has been great of course. The variety and also the option to try new stuff that I normally wouldn't have an opportunity to try. Fun crowd. Whenever someone drops a glass, it has gotten a fun reaction. They have had silent disco at some of the events and I've had fun with complete strangers doing that. The staff was efficient getting us in each time. But try to leave before close. It was easier to get an Uber or Lyft that way.

Been to a lot of festivals, camping and daily entry and exit and this is a good one. My first Riot…read moreFest and it was a great one. First off amazing acts. Varied from year to year but it's usually punk/rock/metal, indie, and hip hop. Big names performing classic albums so for the ticket price you're getting a great price. Especially if you get some of those early bird deals. Have to jump on those deals though, go extremely quick. Can always swoop something off Craigslist last minute though. Usually two stages in front and two in back. One stage in the middle arena. I went 2015 and 2016 but that's when they switched the event to the stockyards. Riot Fest and Rodeo. Not much food selection in 2016 or rides at all. 2015 was much better but the lineups were decent. Varied. You can't please everyone! "Riot Fest Sucks!!!" But honestly it's local and for the price worth going to. Can get dusty at the stockyards or a bandana and sunglasses are a must I would say. Had a water station out back in 2015 but 2016 only inside. Four water fountains for thousands of people, PREPARE FOR LINES. 2015 Ample rides. Varied food. Good acts. 2016 was a bit sparse and I think 2015 had a better lineup but that it's completely opinion.

What an amazing show. 5 stages and a carnival with food trucks. Lots of amazing bands tonight…read more Cypress Hill was slamming. Ice Cube with NWA was gansta and fricking awesome. System of a Down was even more amazing than I expected. The set up was pretty good . Lots of Porto potties. We got pretty good parking and using my Groupon was easy. Plenty of beer stands. Only down fall was the horse crap smell luckily the chronic smell made up for it. Kinda wish I bought a 3 day pass. Must see.

This is a great (somewhat small) museum that does a great job of explaining the history of…read moremountaineering. Los of exhibits of old mountaineering equipment. Allow 1-2 hours.

AMC is an amazing place where you can take classes on just about anything outdoors…read more You want to learn about Ice Climbing...they got you. Classes in avalanche avoidance, first aid, survival...really important things that if you are going out you might want to consider. Huge Fan.

Check it out if you're looking for something new and different and unique. I went with a friend to…read more"Dance Night For Beginners" and didn't know what to expect. I left inspired and delighted. The outside makes you think you are not supposed to be there and you need to give a password to come in. (I'm pretty sure it's open by appointment when there is not a scheduled event). Once we got in through the charming garage door we were greeted by a happy person who led us to the performance space. I'm going to leave the rest for you to experience. The Control Group Productions website shows modern dance performances, art shows, very reasonable rehearsal space rentals, workshops, classes... To quote their website, this is a space to "explore specific topics in greater depth, to work with visiting artists, and to create deeper connections in the local arts community." Bring cash. No Credit Cards.

A haunted house like no other in Denver. This was a performance experience rather than a typical…read morewarehouse maze full of actors. The Packing House actors ARE actually actors. They put on a wonderful show while still giving us chills. I went with a coworker who received a listing of October events from the CU College of Architecture. We both found the Packing House "Tomb/Abattoir white on white translucent black" performance very intriguing. If you are looking for a different Halloween experience this year, I highly recommend this. $12 adults, cash only. You will not stand in a long line with middle schoolers and I'd recommend bringing some hot toddies around the fire pit, we did ;)