Dream Events
Support Central City Opera by attending a Dream Event. Dream Events invite you along for once-in-a-lifetime happenings in Denver, adventures found only in Colorado, and behind the scenes experiences at the opera.
Dinner in the Gardens
AN ENCHANTED EVENING: GARDENS, OPERA & GOURMET DINING
Generously sponsored by Sally and Richard Russo
$350pp (includes opera ticket), July 17, 2026
Begin with a matinee performance of Mozart’s beloved The Marriage of Figaro in CCO’s intimate historic Opera House, then step outside into the historic Opera Gardens for a gourmet dinner by Serendipity Catering amid blooming flowers and twinkling lights. Joining you as a special guest for the evening is Virginia Mims, who stars as the eponymous Baby Doe in this summer’s landmark production of The Ballad of Baby Doe. A beautiful Colorado evening, from curtain rise to the last lingering course.
Denver Art Museum Tour & Luncheon
COUTURE MASTERPIECES & ARTFUL HOSPITALITY
Generously sponsored and hosted by Sharon Martin
$350pp, October 8, 2026
Step into the spotlight on Thursday, October 8 for an unforgettable Dream Event at the Denver Art Museum. Guests will enjoy a private guided tour of DIVA, a dazzling international exhibition organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum and presented at the Denver Art Museum - its only U.S. venue.
Celebrating the power, creativity, and cultural impact of iconic performers — from Maria Callas to Lady Gaga and Rihanna — DIVA features an extraordinary array of costumes, fashion, and multimedia works that explore how artists use style and performance to captivate audiences and shape culture.
This intimate tour will be led by Jill D’Alessandro, Director and Curator of the Avenir Institute of Textile Art and Fashion, who will offer expert insight into the exhibition. Following the tour, guests will gather for an elegant luncheon hosted by Sharon Martin at her private residence across from the museum — an opportunity to continue the conversation in a warm and inviting setting.
Join us for a day of art, fashion, music, and inspired dialogue in celebration of creative expression at its most iconic.
A Spirited Evening: Haunted History Tour
COCKTAILS & GHOSTLY HISTORY
$150pp, October 17, 2026, 5:30 pm
As twilight falls over the Victorian rooftops, join us for an after-dark exploration of Central City’s most atmospheric and storied landmarks, including the historic Opera House, the Williams’ Stables, the enigmatic Pink House, the legendary Face Bar, and parts of the Teller House and the historic Masonic Lodge not open to the general public. The evening begins with spooky cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Teller House, followed by tours of these landmarks. You never quite know what – or who – you might encounter around the next corner. This is Central City after dark, for the adventurous soul.