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Downtown Aquarium is an entertainment and dining destination that features a public aquarium with more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that showcase fascinating ecosystems worldwide. Downtown Aquarium is home to over 500 species of animals, the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, the Aquarium Restaurant, the Dive Lounge, the Nautilus Ballroom, and amusements for the whole family. Whether you're interested in aquatic and geographic exhibits, shopping, fine dining, or entertainment, Downtown Aquarium has something for everyone.

Experience an incredible immersive journey with Beyond, which combines guided meditation with a stunning audiovisual masterpiece projected onto the ceiling mural of a 125-year-old restored church. The visual effects are created with 3D mapping technology and painted by renowned Spanish artists Okuda and Miguel. This experience is designed to take you on a spiritual voyage, encouraging self-discovery and exploration of your thoughts in an enlightening and uplifting way. The Beyond laser light show features a 360-degree audiovisual immersive and has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, and television shows, including TruTV's "101 Places Before You Die." Apart from the Beyond experience, you will have unrestricted access to a retro arcade lounge, an art gallery, a movie theater, and Gandhi's Graffiti Garden, which boasts over a dozen of Denver's most well-known Instagram spots. Moreover, you can explore the arcade lounge, featuring numerous vintage arcades and emulators with more than 10,000 video games available for free, and the movie theater has a 26ft. wide screen that is ideal for playing Mario Kart. Additionally, the art gallery showcases works from world-renowned artists.

If you're interested in film production, screenwriting, or acting, the Bug Theatre is a great place to check out. They offer workshops on all three topics so you can learn from experienced professionals and hone your craft. Plus, the Bug Theatre is an excellent venue for emerging artists needing access to other performance spaces. One of the Bug Theatre's most successful endeavors is the Emerging Filmmakers Project, which showcases short films made by local and regional filmmakers. Seeing new and exciting work from up-and-coming filmmakers is a great opportunity. Another popular production at the Bug Theatre is Freak Train, where performers can let their freak flag fly and showcase experimental and unconventional work.