The Sixteen Best Concerts on 4/20 Weekend

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,…

Photos: The Fans of the Disco Biscuits

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 Opens Fifth Pizza Place, in Northglenn

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…

Reader: McDonald’s Will Cook “Artisan” Chicken to a Dried-Up Cow Chip

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…

Photos: Paper Gowns Make the Cut at the 2015 Paper Fashion Show

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…

The Worst of Coachella 2015

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…

The Nine Best Concerts in Colorado This Week

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…

There Was Also Music: Coachella Set Reviews

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…

The Seven Best Concerts in Denver This Weekend

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…

How to Give a Shit: A Snapshot of Father John Misty in Denver

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…

Reader: So There’s a Possibility of Good Food in Denver?

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…

Photos: Tripping the Light Fantastic, Burning Man-Style, at Exdo

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,…

The Light Up Fans of Random Rab

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. …

The Seven Best Concerts in Denver This Week

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…