EVENTS: November Event Calendar

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44th Denver Film Festival & Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival

November 3-11

Denver Film Member: $13; Non-member: $17 More information at: denverfilm.org

The Denver Film Festival (DFF) brings the best of storytelling from around the world to you. Now in its 44th year, the Denver Film Festival is committed to delivering that quintessential DFF experience of cinematic storytelling and the people behind it.

This year will include in-person events like Red Carpet premieres, events & screenings at the Sie FilmCenter and satellite locations, interactive goings on, filmmaker conversations, and more! Part of the program + bonus features will also be available to stream on demand on our Virtual Cinema platform.

The Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival, in partnership with DFF, will feature films from South Korea, China, Japan, Canada, and the US that showcase the best in contemporary Asian and Asian American cinema.

Insight Colab Theatre Meet & Greet

Sunday, November 7, 2pm-4pm

Chulena Brewing, 2501 Dallas St. #148, Aurora, 2nd floor mezzanine in Stanley Marketplace More information at: insightcolab.org

Join Insight Colab Theatre (formerly Theatre Esprit Asia) for an afternoon of community. Your first drink will be free as you learn about the organization and ways to engage in volunteer opportunities. The organization is also looking to expand their Board of Directors with those passionate about the arts! Board Service and volunteer needs include: marketing/communications, website management, finance/bookkeeping, grant writing, and production coordination.

Japan Culture Day

Saturday, November 13, 11am-4pm

Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver or join online More information at: bit.ly/japancultureday

The Denver Takayama Sister City Committee invites you to join in person or online for the 4th Annual Bunka No Hi, or Japan Culture Day! Japan Culture Day is a celebration of culture, art, music, and history and a fantastic opportunity for Denver Sister Cities to celebrate the tremendous relationship Denver has had with Takayama, Japan for 61 years.

The day’s program includes: J-Pop Dance – with Yoko Watanabe; Aikido – with Sensei Ron Abo; A talk about Ultraman and Godzilla – with Mark Suggs; Tea Ceremony / Omote Senke - with Aislyn Van Clief; a special video greeting and tour of Takayama’s famous; Morning Market – with the City of Takayama; Okinawan Music – with Mamiko Ikeda; Washi: Japanese paper – with Chihiro Hodges; a talk about Yokai: Japanese Apparitions – with Jolyon Yates; and, “Learn to Read Japanese

in One Hour “ - with TR Reid, former NPR correspondent and Washington Post Tokyo Bureau Chief.

Our Desi for Congress

Sunday, November 14, 4pm-6pm

Hindu Temple of the Rockies 7201 S. Potomac St., Centennial More information at: fb.com/NealforCD1

Help support Our Desi For Congress at the Hindu Temple of the Rockies community center on November 14. The afternoon will be a chance to learn more about Neal Walia and his campaign for US Congress. After a short program, join for refreshments and a chance to socialize. As a homegrown member of the Colorado South Asian community, Neal will open future doors for the next generation of leaders aspiring to run for public office!

11th Annual Virtual Nourish Celebration

Friday, November 19, 6:30pm

Tickets: $50 Individual More information at: globalseedsavers.org

Join Global Seeds Savers on November 19 for their 11th Annual Nourish Celebration. The virual event will introduce the organization’s new staff and board members. Hear stories from their partner farmers and learn how you can engage with their advocacy of restoring local food and seed systems. Tickets include a Filipino meal from The Orange Crunch Food Truck.