Just because flash fiction is short doesn’t mean that it’s simple. “Some people think that because it’s small, it must be easier,” says Nancy Stohlman, who founded the monthly F-Bomb reading series, which specializes in fiction that falls under the four-minute mark. “Actually, it’s the opposite; it’s like painting the…

The Denver Zine Library has come a long way since it began in a shed on Archer Street in 2003. Making its way through six different spaces and tons of readings and events, the library has accumulated a collection of over 15,000 zines, which are available to the public for…

If Black Friday did a number on your wallet, you can still keep yourself entertained this week in Denver. There are plenty of things to do that won’t cost a cent — from a horror flick to a Chanukah celebration to a free comedy open mic. Did we miss a…

Though the onslaught of ads would have you believing that this weekend is all about spending cash, that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, you don’t have to drop that much dough at all over your post-Turkey Day weekend. All of these events — which include everything from…

You can only sit inside and watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving so many times without losing your mind. Fortunately, there are plenty of other things to do in Denver this week that won’t cost you a dime. Chill out with yoga, try your luck at drag-queen bingo, and catch a…

Don’t let the snow keep you inside this weekend. There are plenty of great events to lure you out of the cozy comfort of your home, from a comedy show with free pizza to a Doctor Who dance party. And get this: All of these events are under $10, and…

Though Peter Samelson studied physics at Stanford University, he quickly realized that his real passion lay in theater and magic. Since then, he has traveled the world and worked on movies and television creating illusions and putting on magic shows. “The thing that sets me apart from other magicians is…

There’s an explanation for the growing number of dudes sprouting scruffy ’staches this month: Movember. The national charity raises money and awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health through the faces of people across the country. Today’s Mustache Dache offers a place for…

While an architect’s work is always on display in the buildings that he or she designs, it’s more rare to find it in a gallery. The American Institute of Architects Colorado College of Fellows is changing that, bringing together paintings, drawings and sculptures from more than twenty AIA Colorado architects…

Saving money doesn’t have to mean staying in and staring into the void. You can still get out this week and enjoy free events, which include everything from a James Bond flick to a teen Hunger Games virtual reality tournament to a day of strolling around at the Denver Zoo…

As both the temperature and your bank balance drop, it can be easy to give up on the outside world and fall into a cozy hole at home, with a marathon of all nine seasons of The X-Files on Instant Watch. But it’s not yet time to hibernate — not…

Whether you’re looking for love, art or simply a spy movie to escape in, you can do it all in Denver for this week — and for free. Keep reading for three of our favorite free events in in town. As always, you can go to online the Westword calendar…

It’s certainly the season for flannel, and luckily there’s an event that will celebrate this practical cold-weather fashion choice: the annual Lumberjack party. But even if Paul Bunyan attire isn’t your bag, there’s plenty to do in Denver this weekend that won’t completely annihilate your wallet. Drink free cider at…

Best known for penning Rosemary’s Baby and The Stepford Wives, author Ira Levin is responsible for some chilling cultural touchstones. The Vintage Theatre will bring one of Levin’s lesser-known — but equally frightening — works to the stage tonight for a well-timed Friday the 13th opening. Veronica’s Room tells the…

October brings many things: seasonally-spiced hot beverages, the social acceptability of wearing a Halloween costume everywhere, activities that move indoors. And there’s plenty to do this week inside, from getting a start on spookiness with a French horror film to visiting the Children’s Museum for free to catching a presentation…

Though staring at the sun under normal conditions is not advisable, you can look at that mass of incandescent gas today at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science without worrying about blindness. “I’m looking forward to our visitors having the opportunity to observe the sun through the solar telescopes,”…

Niza Knoll Gallery’s annual canine-inspired art show Gone to the Dogs has received a lot of interesting submissions in the past four years, from paintings to sculptures to a real-life freeze-dried dog in a Victorian-era glass case. This year’s show will feature an all-new array of forty or so eclectic…

Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t mean the free fun has to end. Whether you want to develop technology while eating free pizza, attend a Bring Your Own Records Party or get literary at Denver’s only bookstore-slash-wine bar, there’s plenty of bargain entertainment on the calendar this week. Share…

When Kristen Ashley began writing her popular Rock Chick book series, she clocked in many hours at the Denver Public Library. Ashley initially self-published her novels, which chronicle the adventures and romances of a group of rock-and-roll heroines. Since then, the books have reached a wider audience, and Grand Central…

“You can see filthy humor anywhere,” says comedian Dave Coulier. “But I think people just a lot of times want to be there with their family and not feel embarrassed.” That’s why Coulier put together Clean Guys of Comedy, an all-ages standup special aimed at creating a lineup of laughs…