Things to Do Denver: Art Openings and Exhibitions August 11 to 17, 2021

click to enlarge Robin Hextrum, “Flowers Growing in a New Climate,” 2021, oil on linen. - ROBIN HEXTRUM, ABEND GALLERY

Robin Hextrum, “Flowers Growing in a New Climate,” 2021, oil on linen.

Robin Hextrum, Abend Gallery

An August slowdown arrives on the Denver art landscape after last week’s wild First Friday, but this week’s rollout of new shows prove that quality aces quantity every time. Politics? Chicano culture and activism? Classy artists? Photography to think on? Street art, yard art and more? Bingo. This weekend, you might have time to try everything.

click to enlarge Lio Bumbakini in action. - MUSÉE BUMBA

Lio Bumbakini in action.

Musée Bumba

Lio Bumbakini
Art Can, 2500 Larimer Street
Fridays and Saturdays, August 11 through August 24, 4 to 9 p.m.

Next up at the Ramble Hotel’s portable Art Can gallery is freewheeling Brussels-born Congolese artist Lio Bumbakini, a man of the world who will be rocking the can on weekends through