Look, not every concert in Denver this weekend is happening because of 4/20. But a hell of a lot are, and some that aren’t directly affiliated with our newfound state plant are…more than coincidental. Either way, it’s a spectacular weekend of live music here in Colorado. Our picks follow. FRIDAY,…
There are many different versions of how 4/20 originated, but one thing is clear: Denver’s gathering on April 20 has become the nation’s largest pot party. The celebration got started in the early 1990s, when a loud, brash activist named Ken Gorman smoked a joint on the steps of the…
The Disco Biscuits are setting up camp in Denver this weekend, with shows last night, tonight and Saturday at the Ogden and another one at Red Rocks on Friday. That kind of residency is possible thanks to an exceedingly dedicated fan base, which was out in force for the debut…
Parry’s Pizzeria may have been inspired by New York-style pizza, but the homegrown chain is as much about Colorado craft beer. On Monday, Parry’s officially opened its fifth location at 100 East 120th Avenue in Northglenn, and in honor of that street address it’s featuring 120 Colorado beers not just…
Over the weekend, Love Gallery hosted the three-venue Birdseed Collective’s annual 100 X 100 benefit show, featuring a hundred artists and traditionally held on the hundredth day of the year. Along with walls splashed with art, the event showcased Denver celebrity Andrew Novick’s Fukuoka-style pop-up ramen shop and a hair…
Local McDonald’s stores rolled out their new “artisan” chicken sandwich yesterday, prompting Mark Antonation’s ruminations on the meaning of “artisan.” Says Dave: Hurray for Westword (and Mark Antonation) for understanding how corporations co-opt language for commercial purposes. But no matter what you call it, this latest menu item won’t fly, says…
The Art Directors’ Club of Denver threw its eleventh annual Paper Fashion Show Friday night at the Bindery on Blake, on a runway crowded with the ingenious and sassy cut-and-paste concoctions of fifty local design teams. There were no guidelines, other than a requirement that each outfit should be 90…
We didn’t have too many lowlights at Coachella this year, but a few minor annoyances and major bummers did stand out. Let us vent about a few them right now. Those EDM Headliner Billboards It would be nice to at least wait until setting foot on the festival grounds to…
As a character, Games of Thrones stable boy (and friend of Bran Stark) Hodor doesn’t have much to say, except for his own name. Turns out it’s not even his real name, though everyone thinks it is. But in real life, hulking Kristian Nairn, the actor who plays him, does…
It’s 4/20 week, and while we locals may not care, the rest of the country certainly seems to. Or at least, that’s the conclusion we must draw from this week’s concert calendar, which gives a hint of the insanity in store for this coming weekend. Check out artists ranging from…
Contrary to what you might have heard, Coachella is more than just a fashion parade for B-list celebrities and trust fund kids. It also still features music! Here are reviews and recaps of some of the first weekend’s most memorable sets, from Jack White, Run the Jewels, FKA Twigs, Steely…
While many of you are out cheering on the Rockies at today’s home opener and reveling (win or lose) at the Ballpark neighborhood’s many bars and restaurants, one of Denver’s most anticipated new eateries, Solitaire, is quietly throwing out its first pitch today in West Highland, in the former home…
Reviews and discussion of Ex Machina, Dior and I, Clouds of Sils Maria, The Longest Ride, and About Elly are all on this week’s Voice Film Club podcast, which includes Alan Scherstuhl and Stephanie Zacharek of the Village Voice, and Amy Nicholson of the LA Weekly. [Subscribe to the Voice…
From time to time. we at Schmuck of the Week headquarters take it upon ourselves to offer advice to folks on the cusp of schmuckdom, in the hope of helping them avoid being featured in this space down the line. Today’s tip: Don’t commit a crime while cops are at…
This weekend’s best concerts include the North Mississippi Allstars, Felabration, the Used and more. See all our picks below. North Mississippi Allstars $22.75 9 p.m., Friday, Ogden Theatre Great White $15 7 p.m., Friday, Casselman’s Bar & Venue Felabration $12.50/$15 8:30 p.m., Friday, Fox Theatre The Deer $10 7 p.m., Friday, The Walnut Room…
There’s a healthy amount of ironic distance involved in the output of Father John Misty. But for all the puns and technicolor illustrations and general Wes Anderson-ness of J. Tillman’s music, there’s no denying that he puts himself, heart and soul, completely into it. There’s plenty of proof, but you…
Denver has two finalists in the <em>Food & Wine</em> People’s Best New Chef contest; both Alex Figura of Lower 48 Kitchen (our Best New Restaurant in the Best of Denver 2014) and Steve Redzikowski of Oak at Fourteenth and Acorn (our Best Chef in the Best of Denver 2015) are…
It was was a glammed-out evening of caterwauling in outer space on Saturday night at Mutiny Information Cafe’s Ziggy Stardust-themed Meownage Daydream party, which featured the legendary WhiteCatPink with the Girl Kitty Dancers, Vi-Kitty, Ally Kit-Kat and other special guests. Photographer Scott Lentz captured all the feline fun. Now see…
Avery Brewing Co. hosted the 13th annual Boulder Strong Ale Fest on Saturday at the beer maker’s new campus in north Boulder, featuring only brews with more than eight percent alcohol by volume. More than 45 breweries, both national and local, tapped 108 different beers for revelers who sampled small…
When Denver’s Fantastic Hosts throw a white party, you know it won’t just be about the color. Though white costumes did figure into the party mix on Saturday night at the Exdo Event Center, the Hosts’ Light Fantastic bash borrowed some pages from the Burning Man vibe, with light installations,…
West coast act Random Rab played Cervates’ Masterpiece Ballroom over the weekend, and the visual spectacle was equal to the music — there was live painting, swirling glowsticks and plenty of enthusiastic fans. Our Brandon Marshall was there to give you a sense of the scene. …
Kiesza 8:30 PM, Monday, Gothic Theatre Punch Brothers $35.50 8:00 PM, Tuesday, Ogden Theatre Futurebirds $10/$12 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Fox Theatre Brand New $28.50-$33 7:00 PM, Wednesday, Fillmore Auditorium The Color Morale $15 6:00 PM, Wednesday, Marquis Theater Father John Misty $20.75/$25 8:00 PM, Thursday, Ogden Theatre Yung Lean $23/$25 9:00 PM, Thursday, Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom…
