The most highly-anticipated event for October is the opening of the new wing of the Denver Art Museum, which has been under construction for several years. The Art Museum opens to the public on Oct. 7, and offers free admission for 35 hours straight. Don't miss it! Also be sure to check out
Halloween Events.
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Flogging Molly Concert
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 3
Location: Magness Arena, DU
Time: 7:30 p.m.
What: The Irish rockers are joined by Bedouin Soundclash, Zox, and the Whitest Kids U Know as part of the SideOneDummy College Tour.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Rock Me Amadeus Opening Night Celebration
Date: Thursday, Oct. 5
Location: Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom, 1050 13th St.
Time: 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. performance, 9 p.m. cast party
Cost: $150 per person
What: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth with DCPA. The show runs through Oct. 28th.
Contact: 303-446-4812
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First Friday Art Walk
Date: Friday, Oct. 6
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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Hot DAM: Art at All Hours
Date: Saturday, Oct. 7 - Sunday, Oct. 8
Location: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Parkway
Time: 10 a.m. Saturday - 9 p.m. Sunday
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-5000
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Free Day at the Botanic Gardens
Date: Monday, Oct. 16
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
Contact: 720-865-3500
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Dracula Opening Night
Date: Thursday, Oct. 19
Location: Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1101 13th St.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
What: The Colorado Ballet presents this fan favorite of Dracula en pointe. The show runs through Oct. 22.
Contact: 303-837-8888 extension 2.
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Free Day at the Denver Zoo
Date: Saturday, Oct. 21
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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James Blunt Concert
Date: Saturday, Oct. 28
Location: Magness Arena, DU
Time: 8 p.m.
What: James Blunt brings his "Beautiful" sound to Colorado.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Pet Shop Boys Concert
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 30
Location: Paramount Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
What: The '80s are back with a vengeance with the Pet Shop Boys.
Contact: 303-830-TIXS
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Krystof Kieslowski Film Festival
Date: Oct. 1 - Oct. 24
Location: Starz Film Center at the Tivoli
Time: Varies
What: The Denver Film Society is showing the complete works of Polish director Kieslowski, who won international acclaim for his trilogy of films, "Red," "White" and "Blue."
Contact: For a complete listing of films, visit denverfilm.org.
