“Jurassic Oceans” comes to life
Friday-Sept. 7. The fascinating — some might say terrifying — creatures of the ancient oceans are coming to Denver Museum of Nature & Science starting this weekend. “Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep” dives into the fantastic aquatic animals that once roamed Earth’s largest habitat, from the “mighty Jurassic plesiosaur to the colossal megalodon that lived millions of years later,” curators wrote. Think fossil specimens, fully articulated 3D models and life-size casts, hands-on kids activities, and more that tell the story of how they evolved and hunted in their natural habitats.
The temporary exhibition opens Friday, March 21, and runs through Sept. 7. A special ticket ($7-$9) is required on top of regular museum admission — $26 for adults and $21 for youth ages 3-18. It’s open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver. Call 303-370-6000 or visit dmns.org for more.
R.I.P. David Lynch, cinematic genius
Through April 4. The late David Lynch’s reputation as one of cinema’s greatest voices is baked into surreal masterpieces such as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive,” which deserve to be seen in their full, big-screen glory. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s March retrospective, “In Dreams: Films of David Lynch,” gives you a chance with Lynch screenings through early April, including “Lost Highway” (beginning March 21), “Mulholland Drive” (March 29), “The Elephant Man” (April 2) and Lynch’s seminal, 1984 version of “Dune” (April 4).
Films are Rated R and playing at Drafthouse locations in Littleton, Sloans Lake and Westminster. Directions and tickets, $13-$14, at drafthouse.com/denver.
Comedian Paul Scheer co-hosts the podcast “How Did This Get Made?” (Earwolf)
“How Did This Get Made,” anyway?
Thursday. As one of the podcasting world’s greatest and earliest successes — they’re currently on their 365th episode with “The Wraith” — “How Did This Get Made” is still going strong with its hilarious take on terrible movies that, well, shouldn’t have been green-lit in the first place. Hosts Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas are bringing a live taping of the show to the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, March 27.
Well, two of them anyway — guest Jessica St. Claire will fill in for co-host Raphael in Denver, promoters said. 7 p.m. at 1621 Glenarm Place in Denver. Tickets: $66.25-$88.60 via ticketmaster.com. Visit hdtgm.com for more.
Comix at The Core
Through March 23. If you haven’t yet seen the Comix at the Core collaboration in Lakewood’s 40 West Arts District, you’ve still got a couple of days. The program mixes Core Art Space’s current comics-focused exhibition with graphic-novel purveyor Danny the Comic Shop for a pop-up at The Core, and Core artists Chuck McCoy and Wayland Chu showing their work at the comics shop.
It’s a modest but playful match-up — and a great excuse to dive into the world of acclaimed comics, visual art and the district’s gallery offerings. Through Sunday, March 23, at 6501 W. Colfax Ave. (Core) and 1580 Teller St. (Danny the Comic Shop) in Lakewood. A free comic available at the Core exhibit includes a coupon people can use at the comic shop. Visit coreartspace.com or dannythecomicshop.com for more.