Nat Geo Live: Life on Thin Ice
Not all of us can take PTO and go explore the Arctic. Luckily, National Geographic photographers such as Kiliii Yüyan do the legwork for us and report back with stunning photographs and stories. During this talk, Yüyan—whose work focuses on the resilience, traditions, and culture of the Indigenous communities of the Arctic—will share his images and what he’s learned on his travels. Nov. 7; 7:30 p.m.; $30–$42

JCC Ceramics Sale & Exhibition
Department stores and shopping malls have already decked the halls for the holiday season, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get your sister who already has everything. Head to this art sale hosted by the Jewish Community Center in Washington Virginia Vale to pick up something that she surely doesn’t have: a handmade ceramic from a Centennial State artist. Nov. 7–10; times vary; free attendance

11:11 Metaphysical Fest
Whether you don’t know the difference between your sun and moon sign or you’ve already mapped out your entire birth chart, learn more about the metaphysical realm at this annual festival. More than 30 vendors, healers, psychics, and palm readers will be present to answer your pressing spiritual questions. Don’t miss the headlining performance by psychic medium Travis Holp at 7 p.m. Nov. 9; 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; $49

Nonfiction Fest
Truman Capote. Joan Didion. David Grann. No matter who your nonfiction hero is, this two-day summit will help you hone your own storytelling skills. Sit in on panels about writing memoirs with Book Project mentor Anna Qu, navigating the gray areas in nonfiction with acclaimed essayist Harrison Candelaria Fletcher, and learning true-crime reporting techniques with former 5280 staffer Chris Walker. Nov. 9–10; times vary; starting at $180

Champagne Cascade
This annual tradition takes the concept of the champagne toast and raises it to the ultimate level. Each year, the Brown Palace Hotel unveils a 5,000-glass, two-story champagne tower in its lobby. Visitors flock to the iconic hotel to watch swordsmen use Napoleonic sabers to sever the bottlenecks of Moet Champagne magnums, then pour the bubbly down the massive pyramid. Afterward, guests can sip the sparkling wine, listen to music from the John Kite Quartet, and watch the lighting of the hotel’s grand chandelier. Nov. 10; 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; $28–$250

Denver Film Festival
From yet-to-be-released movies to locally made short films to panel discussions, if you’re a Denver cinephile, this weeklong festival is where you need to be. Buy tickets for screenings of highly anticipated movies such as The Room Next Door, starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, and The Last Showgirl, which will be followed by a Q&A with Barbie film composer and Grammy award–winner Andrew Wyatt. Of course, don’t forget to give a little love to these six films with Colorado connections while you’re there. Through Nov. 10; times vary; starting at $25