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Let There Be Lights: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

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Emily Ferguson

Emily Ferguson has been the music editor atWestword since November 2021. In her role, Emily writes and edits profiles of local and national musicians, previews of upcoming performances and guides to the best of Denver’s music scene. Her previous work experience includes contributing to the arts sections of the Wall Street Journal, The Spectator and the Free Beacon. While attending the College of Charleston, Emily was a fire performer and worked at music festivals.

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Turnstile playing in Denver under a bridge

Project 70 Marked a Hardcore Opening With Turnstile: Review

By Emily FergusonOctober 1, 2025

The pop-up venue made its debut with Turnstile, Mannequin Pussy, SPEED and Jane Remover.

Doja Cat in a red jacket

Doja Cat Is Coming to Denver

By Emily FergusonSeptember 29, 2025

Doja is coming to Ball Arena next year on her Tour Ma Vie World Tour.

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Mannequin Pussy Is Ready to Punk Up Denver’s Newest Venue

By Emily FergusonSeptember 26, 2025

Mannequin Pussy will open Project 70 with Turnstile, SPEED and Jane Remover on September 30.

Goosetown Tavern

Epic Bluebird Bodega Block Party Takes Over Colfax Today

By Emily FergusonSeptember 25, 2025

The block party will take over nine blocks in the Bluebird District.

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The Most-Anticipated Red Rocks Shows This Fall

By Emily FergusonSeptember 23, 2025

From T-Pain to Lorde, the 2025 Red Rocks season is coming to a close with many must-see shows remaining.

The Federal Theatre's grand-opening on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Federal Theatre Opens in Denver With Chicano Funk and Latin Rock Power: Review

By Emily FergusonSeptember 20, 2025

The grand opening of the Federal Theatre erupted with soul, funk and fierce cultural pride.

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Deftones performed at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Colorado Sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation Alongside Federal Trade Commission

By Emily FergusonSeptember 19, 2025

Colorado is one of six states to join the federal lawsuit.

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The Federal Theatre Opens This Weekend

By Emily FergusonSeptember 19, 2025

The Federal Theatre will open with two free shows on September 19 and 20.

Johnny Blue Skies at Red Rocks

Sturgill Simpson Brings Heavy Jams to Red Rocks as Johnny Blue Skies: Review

By Emily FergusonSeptember 17, 2025

Under his new moniker, Sturgill Simpson played a long set of Southern rock jams that was briefly shut down by lightning.

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May Be Fern Is Brewing Sonic Sorcery in Denver

By Emily FergusonSeptember 17, 2025

The band will celebrate its highly anticipated new album with a release show at Globe Hall.

Cardi B in a pink outfit with pink birds around her.

Cardi B Is Coming to Denver on First Headlining Arena Tour

By Emily FergusonSeptember 16, 2025

This will be Cardi’s first tour in six years.

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Five Points Debuts a New Festival This Weekend

By Emily FergusonSeptember 12, 2025

The Five Points Jazz Festival may be silenced, but this new event aims to fill Welton Street with the same spirit and even more genres of music.

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SarahFest Should Be the DIY Event of the Summer This Weekend

By Emily FergusonSeptember 11, 2025

SarahFest is a BIPOC, femme-forward festival showcasing badass Denver bands and celebrating all the Sarahs.

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Rare, Unseen Rolling Stones Photos to Debut in Denver

By Emily FergusonSeptember 10, 2025

The film photographs are a collector’s dream, showing the rock legends at their peak at Folsom Field in 1981.

concert in a basement

This Longtime DIY Institution Is Hosting Concerts Again

By Emily FergusonSeptember 8, 2025

The series stages bands in basement, where they turn it all upside down.

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Denver Sex Pistols Show Postponed Indefinitely After Injury

By Emily FergusonSeptember 3, 2025

The iconic band was about to tour the U.S. for the first time since 2003.

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Psychs Peak Isn’t Riding the Psych-Rock Wave – It’s Building It

By Emily FergusonSeptember 2, 2025

If you missed out on Field of Vision, never fear: Psychs Peak is bringing the genre to the mountains this weekend.

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Ten Great Hikes Near Denver

By Emily FergusonAugust 31, 2025

The weather is beautiful and so is the scenery.

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Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention at the Denver Pop Festival in 1969.

Did Frank Zappa Invent the Wave in Denver?

By Emily FergusonAugust 29, 2025

It definitely wasn’t the wave as we know it today, but it was certainly interesting…and loud.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce proposal

Jared Polis Ready to Officiate at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding

By Emily FergusonAugust 27, 2025

Colorado’s governor isn’t shy about being a Swiftie.

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Weirdo Swarm: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Has Colorado Spellbound

By Emily FergusonAugust 19, 2025

“I love Colorado,” Stu Mackenzie says. “It’s obviously incredibly beautiful, and it’s funny – as an Australian, I feel quite at home there.” And this state loves him.

Friendly Faces Everywhere! Colorado Locations With Starring Roles on South Park

By Emily FergusonAugust 14, 2025

Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue to draw inspiration from their home state of Colorado.

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