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
    • Crime & Police
    • 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: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

  • News
    • Activism
    • Business
    • Crime & Police
    • 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 2113 - 2134 of 24753

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
Visit My Author Page
Why TABOR Creator Douglas Bruce Is Suing Denver for At Least $7 Million

Why TABOR Creator Douglas Bruce Is Suing Denver for At Least $7 Million

By Michael RobertsAugust 4, 2020

The suit involves two properties Bruce feels were improperly seized.

These Are the 14 Coloradans Killed by Guns in July

These Are the 14 Coloradans Killed by Guns in July

By Michael RobertsAugust 4, 2020

Most of the victims died in Denver.

See Businesses Cited or Closed for Violating Denver COVID-19 Orders

See Businesses Cited or Closed for Violating Denver COVID-19 Orders

By Michael RobertsAugust 4, 2020

Among the businesses shuttered were two strip clubs.

Colorado Springs Sued for Declaring War on the Word “F*ck”

Colorado Springs Sued for Declaring War on the Word “F*ck”

By Michael RobertsAugust 3, 2020

This is Michael Sexton’s second lawsuit of the year.

Metro Denver Bloodshed Timeline: Five Shootings, Two Dead in 21 Hours

Metro Denver Bloodshed Timeline: Five Shootings, Two Dead in 21 Hours

By Michael RobertsAugust 3, 2020

The bloodshed ended one tragic month and began another.

COVID-19: Those Orders Freedom Lovers Hate Seem to Be Working

COVID-19: Those Orders Freedom Lovers Hate Seem to Be Working

By Michael RobertsAugust 3, 2020

The trends are finally moving in the right direction again.

advertisement
COVID-19: Challenging Colorado’s Ban on Arcade Games, Jukeboxes

COVID-19: Challenging Colorado’s Ban on Arcade Games, Jukeboxes

By Michael RobertsJuly 31, 2020

The organization was formed in April to deal with COVID-19 fallout.

How Gentrification Has Changed the Globeville Neighborhood

How Gentrification Has Changed the Globeville Neighborhood

By Michael RobertsJuly 31, 2020

The impact of other gentrifying places in Denver is being felt here

Denver Police Brutality History: 38 Shocking Cases, Millions in Payoffs

Denver Police Brutality History: 38 Shocking Cases, Millions in Payoffs

By Michael RobertsJuly 31, 2020

The 37 settlements cost Denver taxpayers more than $10 million.

COVID-19: Polis Shuts Down Rodeo Promoter in Slap at Weld County

COVID-19: Polis Shuts Down Rodeo Promoter in Slap at Weld County

By Michael RobertsJuly 30, 2020

The rodeo this past weekend attracted around 4,000 attendees.

COVID-19: Will DPS Remote-Learning Move Pressure Other Districts?

COVID-19: Will DPS Remote-Learning Move Pressure Other Districts?

By Michael RobertsJuly 30, 2020

The decision was the second shift at the district in two weeks.

Video: Denver Cop Breaks Face of Teen Suspect Dancing While on LSD

Video: Denver Cop Breaks Face of Teen Suspect Dancing While on LSD

By Michael RobertsJuly 30, 2020

The seventeen-year-old suspect had committed no crime.

advertisement
COVID-19: CSU Frat House, Sports Teams Named Outbreaks

COVID-19: CSU Frat House, Sports Teams Named Outbreaks

By Michael RobertsJuly 30, 2020

Practices for the football team have been put on a two-week pause.

See Video of Cop Pulling Gun on Black Kids That Denver Must Defend

See Video of Cop Pulling Gun on Black Kids That Denver Must Defend

By Michael RobertsJuly 29, 2020

Denver declined to negotiate a settlement in the case.

Claim: Perjury Case Used to Muzzle Mom of Son Killed by Cop

Claim: Perjury Case Used to Muzzle Mom of Son Killed by Cop

By Michael RobertsJuly 29, 2020

Jeremy Holmes was killed by a CSU police officer in 2017.

Political Incentive for People to Lie About Where They Got COVID-19

Political Incentive for People to Lie About Where They Got COVID-19

By Michael RobertsJuly 29, 2020

Infections from large events, such as Bandimere’s 4th, have become politicized.

COVID-19 Update: Polis Says He Can’t Force Anyone Not to Be Stupid

COVID-19 Update: Polis Says He Can’t Force Anyone Not to Be Stupid

By Michael RobertsJuly 28, 2020

Weld County officials are once again defying the governor.

Adrian Dater: Only Colorado Writer in NHL Bubble Tells All

Adrian Dater: Only Colorado Writer in NHL Bubble Tells All

By Michael RobertsJuly 28, 2020

Dater recently discovered moose meat in his Edmonton Airbnb.

advertisement
Scott Johnson Killing, Search for Witness Who Could Blow Case Open

Scott Johnson Killing, Search for Witness Who Could Blow Case Open

By Michael RobertsJuly 28, 2020

Dr. Scott Johnson died near the Lakewood Police Department.

COVID-19: In Wyoming, Mask Use Is a Joke

COVID-19: In Wyoming, Mask Use Is a Joke

By Michael RobertsJuly 28, 2020

Mask use in Cheyenne was generally 30 percent or below.

Mike Coffman Goes Full Trump After Aurora Elijah McClain Protest

Mike Coffman Goes Full Trump After Aurora Elijah McClain Protest

By Michael RobertsJuly 27, 2020

The Aurora mayor worried about those who “smell weakness.”

COVID-19: Cases Quadruple in Six Weeks Amid New Event Concerns

COVID-19: Cases Quadruple in Six Weeks Amid New Event Concerns

By Michael RobertsJuly 27, 2020

Hospitalizations have doubled in recent weeks, too.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • …
  • 1,126
  • 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!