In the ensuing days, the fest features live Q&As with filmmakers, panel discussions, and a dozen films and shorts like “Saint Drogo,” “Perpetrator” and “Gussy.” There will also be a double feature of restorations of two Andy Warhol horror flicks from the 1970s. The festival wraps up with an ice cream social, marketplace, and a showing of “Problemista,” another comedy.
The Sie is located at 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver. Festival passes are $70 and individual tickets are $15. Get more information at denverfilm.org.Not a lot of locals are aware that, decades ago, Wheat Ridge and the surrounding areas were home to nationally acclaimed carnation nurseries. While the industry has mostly dried up there, the city continues to honor its past with the 54th annual, at the intersection of 44th Avenue and Field Street.
And attending is like traveling back to that past as the festival includes a big-top circus, a classic car show, a parade, two nights of fireworks, a spaghetti dinner and pancake breakfast, along with food vendors, kids activities and live music from more than a dozen musical acts. The festival is free to attend; get more information at thecarnationfestival.com.
The event, which takes place on Aug. 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Denver’s Fire Station 4, at 1890 Lawrence St., includes food, music, performances, fire station tours and other activities. The mural, painted by Nalye Lor, depicts the past, present, and future of Chinatown, and attendees will have a chance to vote for its name. Get more information at coloradoasianpacificunited.org.