Events

Our recent experiments in Artificial Life (ALife) have drawn new connections between theoretical biology and computer science with a series of experiments that show how "digital life" can evolve in a purely random universe. Such artificial life doesn’t evolve “classically,” powered by random mutation and selection, but through symbiogenesis, wherein small replicating entities combine into progressively bigger ones.

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters ."

For 35 years, the ASFB School has been inspiring young dancers across Colorado and Northern New Mexico. This special performance will highlight their growth, artistry, and dedication as they showcase their hard-earned skills.

These annual performances celebrate the vibrant traditions of Mexican folkloric dance while showcasing the past year of dedication and training of our talented students.

Since its debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed album Honey Bones, Dope Lemon—the moniker of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Stone—has cultivated a reputation for pairing dreamy, laid-back grooves with deeply introspective lyricism.

With over 20 years in comedy, Tom Papa is a celebrated comedian, actor, author, and host.

Amy Sedaris is a prolific actress, author, comedian and rabbit educator. She has appeared often on screen, both large and small. Sedaris’ Emmy® nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris, aired for three seasons on truTV.

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31.

We're excited to present a very special Songs & Stories evening featuring two full sets: an acoustic “guitar pull” song swap followed by James and his band joined by Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale!

The gala is the largest fundraiser for the Lensic’s robust education programs, which reach over 13,000 students annually. Step right up for an extraordinary evening on the Lensic stage!

Virtuosic quintet Punch Brothers push the boundaries of acoustic music, garnering critical acclaim. Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour,” with season one available on Audible and all podcasting platforms.

Harper is an historian whose work integrates the natural sciences into the study of the human past. He works on the global history of humans as agents of ecological change and asks how we can approach questions about biodiversity, health, and environmental sustainability from a historical perspective.