The Café Scientifique idea started in England in the late 1990s, based on the French Café Philosophique. In the Café Scientifique, people (often science buffs) come together in a friendly pub after work and hear an informal (no PowerPoint!) introduction to an interesting current scientific topic, led by an expert. We take a short break for refreshments, to meet new people, and chat, and then we return for questions and answers and general discussion. All questions and comments are welcome, as this isn’t a seminar, it’s a chance for all of us to express an opinion, expert or otherwise.

The Denver Café began in November 2003, making in now the oldest in the Americas, one of the largest in the world, and, we modestly believe, the best.

The Denver Cafe Sci currently meets at Blake Street Tavern (2301 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205) in the Tailgate Room (north side).  The Cafe is typically held once a month on a M, T, W or Th and starts at 6:30.  Blake St. Tavern has a fair amount of free parking on the west and north sides of the building, but ***be sure to read parking signs carefully as the lot is shared with other businesses who have no problem towing vehicles***.