There's plenty to be thankful for this month in Denver, from the Christmas confection of "The Nutcracker" to the controversial concert from the Dixie Chicks. The zoo is also offering free admission to Colorado residents two days this month.
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Los Lonely Boys Concert
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1
Location: The Fillmore Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: Los Lonely Boys are joined by L.A.'s jazz/reggae fusion band Ozomatli as a special guest.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, Nov. 3
Location: Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
What: Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr.
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Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Date: Friday, Nov. 3
Location: Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-973-3705
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Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4
Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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Yo Flaco! Farewell Concert
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4
Location: Herman's Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The local hip-hop jazz group gives one last show in Denver before heading out to L.A.
Contact: 303-777-5840
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Free Day at the Denver Zoo
Date: Sunday, Nov. 5
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-376-4800
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Election Day
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7
Location: Vote centers across the city.
Time: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
What: Don't forget to cast your vote for governor.
Contact: 720-913-8683 (Denver Election Commission)
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The 29th Starz Denver Film Festival
Date: Thursday, Nov. 9 - Sunday, Nov. 19
Location: Starz Film Center at the Tivoli
Time: Varies
What: Jude Law stars as a landscape architect who forges a bond with a teenage thief in "Breaking and Entering," a British
drama which kicks off the Denver Film Festival. Celebrity guests for the festival include director Anthony Minghella ("The
English Patient") and actor Tim Robbins.
Contact: For a complete listing of films, visit denverfilm.org.
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Free Day at the Denver Zoo
Date: Sunday, Nov. 12
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-376-4800
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Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 303-322-7009
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Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, Nov. 23
Location: Washington Park
Time: 10 a.m.
What: Work off some calories on Thanksgiving Day at this 4-mile run/walk to benefit the United Way.
Contact: 303-694-2030
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Season's Greetings Opening Night
Date: Friday, Nov. 24
Location: The Space Theater, 1101 13th St.
Time: 8 p.m.
What: If the holiday season already feels too saccharine, try a dose of Alyn Ackbourn's caustic wit as he presents a
delightfully dysfunctional Christmas.
Contact: 303-837-8888 extension 2.
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The Nutcracker Opening Night
Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1101 13th St.
Time: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
What: The Colorado Ballet presents this holiday classic of Tchaikovsky's most popular work. The show runs through Dec.
24.
Contact: 303-837-8888 extension 2.
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Dixie Chicks Concert
Date: Monday, Nov. 27
Location: Pepsi Center
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The country singers bring politics on the road with the Accidents and Accusations tour.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
