The fourth annual Cowtown Comics Fest will showcase the work of Denver-based indie artists and zine-makers.
Here are 4 things to do in Denver in the coming week or so that you may not have thought of:
Cowtown Comics Fest. Nov. 23: Pop culture free-for-alls such as the and are all well and good, but what if you just want to geek out about comic books? Kilgore Books’ fourth annual Cowtown Comics Fest allows you to do that — and for free. The Denver-based publisher counts national artists such as King-Cat creator John Porcellino and the Mile High City’s own Noah Van Sciver (a favorite of comics legend Robert Crumb) among its roster, so itap natural it would include them among the dozens of indie artists and zine-makers selling their wares. Also look for the screening of “Root Hog or Die,” Kilgore co-owner Dan Stafford’s new documentary about Porcellino. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 23 at the East Gym at Morey Middle School, 840 E. 14th Ave. Free. .
–John Wenzel
Silver Ainomäe’s solo debut. Nov. 21-23: The Colorado Symphony Orchestra works as an ensemble, though it does have a few stars in its ranks. Among them is principal cellist Silver Ainomäe who makes his solo debut this weekend with Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor. Ainomäe has a diverse background. He was born in Estonia and moved to Finland where he started his musical training. He finished his studies in London and worked with various orchestras in Europe. Now, he leads the cellists on a daily basis in Denver. The program, which will be conducted by Musical Director Andrew Litton, also includes Rachmaninoff’s popular Symphony No. 2 in E minor. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex. 303-623-7876 or .
–Ray Mark Rinaldi
“Traveling the Silk Road.” Opening Nov. 21: People, animals, spices, textiles and more traveled the 5,700-mile Silk Road from China to the Roman Empire, but the ideas they brought had just as much of an impact on global culture. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will bring this fascinating cultural and political route to life starting Nov. 21 cq with the new exhibit “Traveling the Silk Road,” which features (among other things), a 41-foot-long replica of an Arabian sailing ship, interactive digital maps, live silkworms, historical re-enactors and a full-scale re-creation of a Chinese night market. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 3 cq at 2001 Colorado Blvd. Non-member tickets are $14.95-$22.95, which includes regular museum admission. Free for kids under 3.
303-370-6000 or .
–John Wenzel
Projekt Move’s dance debut. Nov. 21-22: Denver’s dance scene is in a bit of slump these days, so we’re always happy to hear about new endeavors, especially if they have the energy of Projekt Move, which presents a debut program this weekend. The Projekt come out of the Between the Bones studio and school where Mary Lynn Lewark creates movement based on various contemporary themes. This program, titled “Silent Move,” packs in a lot, referencing “ideas as disparate as Charlie Chaplin, hoarding and Facebook, while providing a coherent message of trying to connect and lead an authentic life in an often overwhelming digital world,” according to the company. Ambitious, for sure. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 East Sixth Ave. $15. 303-909-3713 or . ”‰
–Ray Mark Rinaldi
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