Free sci-fi film premiere
Friday. Award-winning Denver author, professor and podcaster R. Alan Brooks hosts a free screening of his new movie “Always, Most of the Time,” directed by his Atlanta buddy Victor V. Hogan II (who’s also flying in for the screening). The sleek, 40-minute film, showing at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop (where Brooks is an instructor and board member), was written by Brooks and carries his same fearless, science-driven exploration of human vulnerability, loss and hope as beloved comics series like “The Burning Metronome” and other, diverse works.
Brooks is holding a Q&A directly after the short film with director Hogan, hosted by former State Rep. Leslie Herod (also free), at Lighthouse’s Beacon Hall, 3844 York St. in Denver. RSVP at lighthousewriters.org/workshop or visit ralanwrites.com for more information. — John Wenzel
A lively Denver Arts Week
Through Sunday. The metro area cultural celebration, Denver Arts Week, which kicked off Nov. 7, continues this weekend and through Nov. 16, with participating districts like RiNo, the Art District on Santa Fe, Tennyson Berkeley Association, 40 West Arts District in Lakewood and Aurora Cultural Arts District. The diverse performances — from comedy and theater to dance and live music — complement free art walks and museum admissions, with an emphasis this year on the (clinically demonstrated) mental health and wellness benefits of engaging in arts and culture.
This year’s 19th annual offerings include the meditation-focused Mindfulness at the Gardens (Thursday, Nov. 13, botanicgardens.org), Black Sheep Fridays: Sip and Sound (Friday, Nov. 14, mcadenver.org), and the Harnessing the Arts to Promote Wellness: Artful Living Workshop (denverartmuseum.org, Sunday, Nov. 16), among others. Go to visitdenver.com/denver-arts-week for more information, including times, addresses and more events. — John Wenzel
Bedtime Stories, but not for kids
Friday. Meow Wolf Denver’s top-notch stage bookings continue with the Friday, Nov. 14, show Bedtime Stories: Fireside Fluff. The mature-ages, neo-burlesque variety set at the Perplexiplex promises to heat up the Denver immersive-art institution with performances ranging “from drag to puppetry to live musical performance,” according to Meow Wolf’s website.
That includes Alpha The Musical, Bettie Belladonna, Bill D’Bare, Boujie Bitch, Gale Force, Katy Williams, Mis’Von, and X The Drag Thing. Tickets for the 8 p.m., 18-and-up show at 1338 First St. in Denver are $34.75 via tickets.meowwolf.com/events/denver. — John Wenzel
Before Apres
Saturday. Celebrate local beers and local ski mountains at Après Govnr’s Park, 400 E. 7th Ave. in Denver, which is hosting Powderpalooza from 4 to 8 p.m. The event serves as a way for Loveland Ski Area to sell season passes.
There will be a vendor village from 4 to 6 p.m. as well as a 6 p.m. talk by meteorologist and pow-pow celebrity Joel Gratz of OpenSnow; he’ll share “mountain weather insights, tips for finding the best snow, and highlight” his app. The party has an ’80s theme and there will be specials and deals on Loveland tickets. — Jonathan Shikes