Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Activism
    • Business
    • Police & Law Enforcement
    • Development
    • Education
    • Immigration
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Cannabis
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Editorial Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Global Cuisine
    • Openings & Closings
    • Recommended
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 50 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Red Rocks
    • Touring Artists
    • Venues
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Free & Cheap
    • Lists
    • Submit an Event
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Weekly WTF
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Flipbook Archive
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword

Hot times ahead: Sunset Cinema at Sculpture Park tonight, and more free things in Denver this week

  • News
    • Activism
    • Business
    • Police & Law Enforcement
    • Development
    • Education
    • Immigration
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Cannabis
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Editorial Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Global Cuisine
    • Openings & Closings
    • Recommended
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 50 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Red Rocks
    • Touring Artists
    • Venues
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Free & Cheap
    • Lists
    • Submit an Event
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Weekly WTF
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Flipbook Archive
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Author

Showing 397 - 418 of 615

Justin Criado

Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist and editor, as his pieces have been recognized as some of the best in the West over the years.Inspired by heavy metal and the unusual, Justin’s work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. His first collection of essays, Chronicles of Chaos, is out now. Visit justincriado.com to find out more.

Visit My Author Page

Metal & Beer Festival Comes to Denver in December

By Justin CriadoNovember 22, 2023

There will also be the debut of a hot sauce called Ass Gasher.

woman resting a white electric guitar on her shoulder

This Hired-Gun Guitarist Landed Alice Cooper for Her New Record

By Justin CriadoNovember 21, 2023

Nita Strauss, a bandmember for Cooper as well as Demi Lovato, plays the Gothic Theatre on Tuesday, November 28.

Is Gio Bard Zero a Real Wizard? Here’s the Story Behind the Viral Posters in Denver

By Justin CriadoNovember 15, 2023

He’ll bring his debut album to life with an immersive show at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Denver to Witness Resurrection of Iconic Death-Metal Band at Oriental

By Justin CriadoNovember 10, 2023

Matt Harvey used to go to Death concerts. Now he’s playing two of that band’s greatest albums on tour with its remaining members.

Baroness Wants to Uplift Local Metal, Hardcore Bands on Tour

By Justin CriadoNovember 6, 2023

Baroness is playing Summit Music Hall on Saturday, November 11, with local groups Wayfarer and Destiny Bond.

three women standing outside of a brick building with big windows

Blood of Lilith Creates All-Woman Metal Festival: “Every Fucking Metal Band You Meet Is a Bunch of Dudes”

By Justin CriadoNovember 3, 2023

Femme Fest will “celebrate local women in the Denver metal community and create a safe place and awesome show.”

advertisement

Denver Bands Rally to Support HQ With Benefit Concert This Weekend

By Justin CriadoNovember 1, 2023

Good Family, Clusterfux and Ransom Note will raise funds for HQ at fellow Broadway venue Bar 404 on Saturday.

Former Nuggets DJ, Local Hip-Hop Artists Celebrate Basketball Team With Free Mixtape

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2023

The mixtape, Western Conference II, celebrates the Nuggets’ first NBA championship.

man deejaying in mouse mask

Behind the Mask: Deadmau5 Reveals the Inner Workings of His Brand

By Justin CriadoOctober 31, 2023

The EDM artist will also be at his pop-up shop at 95 South Cherokee Street on Friday and Saturday for meet-and-greets!

New-Age Mutant-Pop Surf Rock? Just Listen to Allah-Las

By Justin CriadoOctober 27, 2023

Imagine a world where Lou Reed, John Cale, Peter Ivers and Brian Eno formed a supergroup at the height of their careers.

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in October

By Justin CriadoOctober 25, 2023

From Griz’s final offering to a look at a new project, Spiritual Poison, Colorado musicians released scary good music this month.

Of Mice & Men Discusses Long Metal Career Ahead of Mission Ballroom Show

By Justin CriadoOctober 24, 2023

Of Mice & Men will play the Mission Ballroom on Thursday, October 26, with Bullet for My Valentine and Vended.

advertisement

Hellgrammites Releases Claustrophobic New Music Video Ahead of Free Halloween Show

By Justin CriadoOctober 24, 2023

The Denver post-hardcore band plays a free Halloween show at Clancy’s Irish Pub on Friday with Skulls (a Misfits tribute), Suicide Cages and Ignorant Bliss.

Fearing Brings a Brooding, Badass Show to the Crypt

By Justin CriadoOctober 20, 2023

Prep for Halloween with this California darkwave trio.

The Elite Process Behind Tech N9ne’s Success

By Justin CriadoOctober 20, 2023

Tech N9ne discusses his somber but special connection to Denver ahead of his concert at the Fillmore this weekend with Hollywood Undead.

New Duo Culture Bloom Finds Inspiration in Royal Palace Motel

By Justin CriadoOctober 18, 2023

Denver duo Culture Bloom announces its arrival with a five-song EP.

Paramount Theatre Brings Italian Horror Movie Band, Goblin, for Demons Screening

By Justin CriadoOctober 16, 2023

The Italian prog-rock group Goblin will provide the live soundtrack to 1985 cult horror masterpiece, Demons, as well as play a concert of its songs for Suspiria, Tenebrae and more classics.

two men in suits and a woman sit on a floor in a wood panel room

Nickel Creek Is Still Redefining Bluegrass

By Justin CriadoOctober 13, 2023

The longtime bluegrass trio performs at Mission Ballroom on Wednesday, October 18. Monica Martin is the opener.

advertisement

FAIM Bids Farewell With Final Concert This Weekend

By Justin CriadoOctober 11, 2023

The Denver hardcore rockers are officially putting the band to rest after a final show on Saturday at D3 Arts.

Five Denver Bands That’ll Rip Your Face Off This Halloween

By Justin CriadoOctober 10, 2023

From the cryptids of Axeslasher to the icy ghouls of Glacial Tomb, set your Halloween soundtrack to some metal.

Dragondeer Showcases New Sound on Sophomore Album

By Justin CriadoOctober 5, 2023

“It’s fun to just experiment with new ideas and bring new ideas to the table. It feels like the sky is the limit.”

The Best New Music by Colorado Musicians Released in September

By Justin CriadoSeptember 27, 2023

This month’s latest local music roundup includes surprise singles from Blood Incantation and the debut EP of up-and-coming rock band Ipecac.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • …
  • 28
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Westword In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise with Us
  • Classifieds
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Westword Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Shop Cover Art
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
PrivacyTermsCookiesAccessibilityAIYour Privacy Rights

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our policies linked above. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2026 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information

Privacy Policy

Stay in the Know

Sign up for the latest news, free stuff and more!

Notice of Collection | Terms | Privacy

Welcome!
You are now a Westword Insider, thank you!