For his newest installation, Hooty Hoo, artist Matt Scobey turned to a medium we see every day while walking down the street: concrete. Inspired in part by the Proun art movement of the 1920s, Scobey’s wood-and-concrete installation will be on display through May inside of Fancy Tiger Clothing. “For years…

May Day means spring is finally fully under way. The art scene is greening up, too, with a Beltane performance and fashion trunk show, a party celebrating the Bike Pit, and a May Day art show this week. Share information on more free happenings in the comments section below, and…

Money can get tight at the end of the month, but that doesn’t have to hinder your plans for fun this weekend. You can attend a Rebel Rebel-themed art party, see a sci-fi version of Rocky Horror Picture Show and laugh at free comedy — all for under $10. Looking…

“Leaving a pair of pants out can be a tripping hazard; shoes could cause you to fall and chip a tooth,” says Dee Williams. That’s not true in most places, but in the limited space of the 84-square-foot house Williams built and currently resides in, every loose item of clothing…

When author Preethi Burkholder was at a low point in her life, she turned to the library for comfort — and she found it. “I started reading about some of the most amazing women of our time, because I felt I needed to get out of my rut,” says Burkholder…

If you’re emerging from the 4/20 haze without much cash, we’ve got you covered. You can learn to knit, watch a cartoon and comedy show, or visit the springtime flowers at the Denver Botanic Gardens all for free this week. Know of other bargains? Share them in our comments section…

If smoking weed with the masses at Civic Center Park or Easter egg hunts aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty to Denver in Denver this weekend, everything from debates to art openings to a three-day celebration of music, comedy and, yes, cannabis. We’ve picked out ten of the best events,…

Prior to the advent of the Cartesian coordinate system for mapping, Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator created maps of the world drawn not from calculations, but from memory and perception. Inspired in part by these maps, Laleh Mehran and Chris Coleman’s new multimedia exhibition, Transitional Fragments, imagines and maps our world…

The idea for Kevin Pharris’s book came to him as he was leading bus tours for senior citizens, hearing them say, “When I was a child….” Pharris was intrigued by their recollections of the city’s past through tales of Denver’s once-vast streetcar system. Today, he’ll discuss Riding Denver’s Rails: A…

Long before RTD’s light rail system, Denver had another effective and extensive mode of public transit: the streetcar. With rails running all over the city, the system was a large part of everyday life until it was removed in 1950 due to the popularity of the car and changing trends…

Even if you’ll have to empty your pockets on tax day, you can fill your calendar with free events this week. Bargain entertainment opportunities include a film at the library, a burlesque celebration of tax day, and an evening of storytelling. Check out the online Westword calendar for more events,…

Whether you want to see Johnny Knoxville dressed like a grandpa, learn which forest plants are edible, or catch a sex-themed comedy show, you can do it in Denver this weekend — for less than ten bucks! Keep reading for our list of the ten of the best deals in…

Rather than spend money on a fancy yoga class in a sweaty room, downward dog for free on Tuesday surrounded by the dioramas at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. And yoga’s not the only free event in Denver this week. Read on for more bargains in the city…

Being broke doesn’t have to be a bummer in Denver this weekend. The city is full of bargain events, everything from a Muppet-themed art opening to the dedication at a dog shelter to a class on the powers of gemstones. We’ve selected ten of the best activities that all cost…

No joke: rent is due on Tuesday. But that doesn’t mean you can’t live a little this week. From an art-inspired fashion trunk show to a film about artist Dan Asher to a magazine store party, the next few days are full of happenings that won’t make your rent check…

As March goes out like a lamb this weekend, you don’t have to worry about wasting all your April rent. Because you can learn about the woman who may have written Shakespeare’s catalogue, attend a donation yoga class or party at an adult prom — all for under $10. As…

Artist and Arvada Center curator Collin Parson has always been fascinated by light. “There’s something magical about light,” he says. “Think of all the Mayan temples and all these buildings that were built to celebrate the solstice or the equinox — that all has to do with light.” Parson got…

Rather than celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by downing sickly green beer at a pub this year, why not dress in your finest green duds and head to Boettcher Concert Hall? That’s where you’ll find New York-based Irish-American fiddle player Eileen Ivers and her five-piece band, Immigrant Soul, playing Celtic songs…