Four More Things to Do in Denver Today

What are you doing today? Options in Denver run from catching a movie at XicanIndie Fest or the Women+Film Festival to seeing Buntport Theater’s fiftieth original production.

See our list of free things to do here; keep reading for four more events around town that are all worth the price of admission:

XicanIndie Fest XXIV
Through Sunday, April 10
Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive
XicanIndie will be running on a full tank this year, with four days of films ranging from ten minutes to feature-length, covering everything from Chicano life in our own backyard to international issues. There will also be nostalgic movies from the golden age of Mexican Cinema, as well as conversations with filmmakers and parties to liven things up. A $40 Festival Pass for four days of live screenings goes a long way, with a virtual option that begins on Sunday, April 10.

Women+Film Festival
Through Sunday, April 10
Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Avenue
The last day of the Women+Film Festiva includes a local makers market, as well as a closing night reception. In between will be a screening of Cinema Sabaya, Nasima: The Most Fearless (including a live Q&A with director Heather Kessinger and producer Christine Gunther after the film) and the final film, Charlotte, the true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish painter who comes of age in Berlin on the eve of the Second World War. Get tickets and more information here.

Music in the Galleries: Perc Ens
Sunday, April 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street
Enjoy live performances by Perc Ens, a minimalism percussion ensemble, performing high-intensity yet low-volume acoustic compositions. Perc Ens achieves moments of flourished epiphany juxtaposed against droning repetition, like a tacitly humble solo shaker. Seating is limited and first come, first served, but the music may be enjoyed from any gallery. The shows are included with $10 admission; find out more here.

Buntport Theater, Richard
Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m., continuing through April 30
Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan Street
While its twentieth anniversary hit during the pandemic, Buntport now has more reason to celebrate: its fiftieth original full-length production, Richard. It’s another ridiculous romp with serious undertones and the Shakespearean bones that are always a favorite muse for the troupe. And, as usual, there’s no accurately describing the action until you actually see the play for yourself. Admission is pay-what-you-can; reserve seats here.

Know of a great event in and around Denver? We’ll be updating this list through the weekend; send information to editorial@westword.com.