Denver Arts Events January 26-February 1, 2026

From scores from your favorite indie films performed by a live orchestra to an animated short by an acclaimed local filmmaker, to the launch of a podcast about the end of the world, the opportunities to explore the work of local talent this week are vast. If I could enjoy six performances, events, or exhibitions this week, this is what I’d do. Enjoy.

✺ January 26 and 27 Observe a violin masterclass with David Kim at Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall. 10 a.m. More info.

✺ January 29 Explore the history of the end of the world with Josh Mattison of Low Orbit and musician Nathan Hall as they celebrate the launch of Doomsday Daydreams, a new documentary podcast. Buntport Theater. 7:30 p.m. More info.

✺ January 30 Attend the opening reception for Jared Hankins’s exhibition Alpenglow at SPACE Gallery. 6 p.m.  More info.

✺ January 31 Watch the world premiere of The Stars Watch From Long Ago, a new animated film by Colorado filmmaker Stacey Steers. Denver Art Museum. 3:30 p.m. More info and tickets.

✺ February 1 Listen to the Boulder Symphony perform music from Sundance Film Festival favorites. 1820 15th St. in Boulder. 4 p.m. More info and tickets.

✺ February 1 Watch back-to-back documentaries about women in the music industry: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence and Diane Warren: Relentless at the Denver Jewish Film Festival. Elaine Wolf Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. More info and tickets.

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