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
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 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
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Staff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored

Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 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
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Staff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Author

Showing 89 - 110 of 7866

Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

patricia.calhoun@westword.com
Visit My Author Page
At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

By Patricia CalhounMarch 9, 2025

Rise and shine! This bar starts serving at 7 a.m.

Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

The hearing was more than three times as long as Donald Trump’s speech last night. That’s loooong.

Mayor Mike Johnston listens to a resident.

Heading for the Hot Seat: Mr. Johnston Goes to Washington

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

Fifty inquisitors and not a Highland Mommy in sight during today’s congressional hearing on sanctuary cities.

Celebrate the 303: From Crocs to Cannabis to Chipotle, Colorado Has Your Number

By Patricia CalhounMarch 3, 2025

In honor of 303 Day on March 3, we’ve dialed up ten products and policies created in the state assigned the 303 area code back in 1947.

sculpture of horse's butt

Quit Horsing Around: Ten Things You Need to Know About Blucifer

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 26, 2025

Luis Jimenez was hired to create “Mustang,” a giant blue horse for the new Denver airport. The statue was finished ten years later, after killing the artist.

bar on first floor of modern building

Stoney’s Bar and Grill Taking Over Sloan’s Lake Tap & Burger

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 17, 2025

Look for the Raleigh Street space to reopen in time for March Madness.

advertisement
old adobe home from Indiana Jones movie.

Indiana Jones Slept Here: Four Additions to Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 3, 2025

“Every place has a story to tell, and our purpose is to relay those histories to the public and preserve them for future generations.”

building lit up for holidays

Getting Down to Business: Six More Ideas to Bring Back Downtown

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 29, 2025

Would you adopt a block? Take a Walt Disney Walk?

woman smiling in hat

Dana Crawford Saved Buildings…and Made Many Memories

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 26, 2025

After the legendary preservationist passed away, people began sharing stories.

Remembering Dana Crawford, a True Denver Landmark

Remembering Dana Crawford, a True Denver Landmark

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 24, 2025

“As a preservationist, I have to be optimistic and look on the bright side of everything.”

Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 23, 2025

This is the first three-dimensional piece by renowned muralist Thomas Evans.

drawing of city with broken heart

A Broken Heart: Can Downtown Come Back From COVID, Construction and Crime?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 22, 2025

Here are ten ideas for Mayor Mike Johnston.

advertisement
donald trump clapping by Colorado flag

Donald Trump Complains About Colorado Elections System. Again.

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 21, 2025

Just before he was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol – the building swarmed by insurrectionists four years ago – the once-and-future president insisted he’d been removed from this state’s primary ballot.

scculpture of MLK in the snow.

Cold Won’t Stop This Year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 19, 2025

Community leaders will gather in City Park by Ed Dwight’s statue of MLK, which replaced a more controversial sculpture.

cowboy on horse silhouette

Taking Stock of the 119th National Western Stock Show

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 15, 2025

As the new campus nears completion, some old traditions will mosey off into the sunset.

sign on old building

Denver Stockyard Saloon Saddles Up for Last Stock Show

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 13, 2025

The owner of the bar, who’s been in the historic space for 25 years, will lose his lease in April.

old photo of amusement park

An Ugly Twist for Lakeside, a Town Inspired by the City Beautiful Movement

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 7, 2025

The police chief and the town clerk, his daughter, were fired this summer; former chief Robert Gordanier just pleaded guilty to two counts.

People to Watch in 2025: Can Bill Mosher Bring Back Downtown?

People to Watch in 2025: Can Bill Mosher Bring Back Downtown?

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 3, 2025

He didn’t need a job. But he wanted to feel like he’d done all he could for Denver.

advertisement
old souvenir store

Last Call for the Pahaska Tepee and Buffalo Bill Gift Shop

By Patricia CalhounDecember 31, 2024

For a century, this has been Colorado’s best souvenir store.

cartoon of UFO and cow

Our Look Back at 2024

By Patricia CalhounDecember 31, 2024

As you blast off into 2025, take a look back at the past year.

<i>Westword </i>Ho Ho Ho: Help Wrap Up Our End-of-the-Year Membership Drive

Westword Ho Ho Ho: Help Wrap Up Our End-of-the-Year Membership Drive

By Patricia CalhounDecember 30, 2024

Our journalism is free, but that doesn’t mean it comes cheap.

Boulder government building

Boulder County Courthouse Now a National Historic Landmark

By Patricia CalhounDecember 26, 2024

Boulder County Clerk Clela Rorex issued the first same-sex marriage license in the nation in this building in 1975.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 358
  • 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

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 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!

I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

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