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Two men sitting

I.C.E. Baby: Inside Colfax East Centers “Real Stories, Real People Happening in Real Time”

By Toni TrescaMay 11, 2026

A new docu-theater work at Void Studios uses stories from Aurora’s immigrant communities to explore themes of identity and collective action.

building with pointy corners

Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week, May 11-17

By Westword StaffMay 11, 2026

A free day at the Denver Art Museum, and art markets this weekend.

Things to Do in Denver This Weekend, May 8-10

By Westword StaffMay 8, 2026

Denver Fashion Week and SeriesFest are still going on!

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A colorful artwork at the DAM

See Aboriginal Art from Down Under at The Denver Art Museum

By Paul AndersonMay 8, 2026

Discover new vantage points of human creativity through The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art, on view now through July 26 at DAM.

Jeff Alford, Karl Christian Krumpholz, and Eddie Raymond, the trio behind DeCAF.

Denver Comics & Arts Festival Returns May 9, Now in a Bigger Venue

By Teague BohlenMay 8, 2026

If living in the stupidest timeline is just too much…the Denver Comics & Arts Festival is here to lift spirits.

A photograph of an eye looking through a window

Stop Motion, Massive Rainbows and Joy: Art Events Around Denver This Weekend

By Kristen FioreMay 7, 2026

Explore the boundary between truth and artifice in photography in Anthony Porcaro’s Observer Effect.

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CPRD dancers rehearse "The Open Door."

Cleo Parker Robinson Spring Show Honors Slain Student, Showcases Memphis Street-Style Dance

By Kristen FioreMay 7, 2026

The program brings Memphis Jookin’ to the Denver stage with a world premiere dance choreographed by Lil Buck.

Four black men sit on a park bench

Black Gold Brings Five Points Stories to the Stage at the Bug Theatre on May 9

By Toni TrescaMay 6, 2026

“We don’t know what people are walking in with, but when they see this, they are not going to leave the same way that they came in.”

Flights of Fancy: Denver’s Fashion Scene Is Hot On and Off the Runway

By Kristen FioreMay 5, 2026

A paper fashion show, an adaptive fashion show, and a condom — yes, condom — fashion show are all hitting the runway this month.

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Nini Coco entering the RuPaul's Drag race workroom in a rainbow latex outfit.

Denver Pride Announces 2026 Lineup of Performers and Parties

By Cleo MirzaMay 4, 2026

The stacked lineup includes two collaborations with Denver queer artist collective PlayHaus.

The Dark Lord of the Sith sees the municipal airport squatting in the distance on the pitted surface of the strange planet...and smiles.

May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Day Events Around Denver

By Teague BohlenMay 2, 2026

It’s a day full of Star Wars and bad date-related puns!

Three people cuddle in bed

Five Lessons on Love From Denver’s Polyamory Scene

By Sara RosenthalMay 1, 2026

“Non-monogamy is a lot more common than people think,” says local therapist Lindsay Hayes.

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A folklórico dancer performs at Civic Center Park as part of Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Cinco de Mayo 2026: “Not Scaling It Down in Any Way” Despite Construction at Civic Center Park

By Toni TrescaMay 1, 2026

Denver’s Cinco de Mayo Festival returns on May 2-3 with a slightly modified layout to accommodate the ongoing Civic Center construction.

Your Denver-Themed May Horoscopes Are Here

Your Denver-Themed May Horoscopes Are Here

By Ebony MonroeMay 1, 2026

Find out what the sky says is in store for you this month.

Women in matching athletic apparel in the Ritual lobby

Mindful Motion: This Lakewood Studio Is Reinventing Indoor Cycling

By Abigail BlissApril 30, 2026

Ritual combines yogic principles into its daily classes, which were co-founded by professional cyclists Alison Brien and Bevin Prince.

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A crowd gathers for Film on the Rocks

2026 Film on the Rocks Lineup Resurrects ’80s, ’90s and Y2K Favorites

By Kristen FioreApril 30, 2026

This year’s schedule brings together a decadent mix of classic and new films, along with local talent before each screening.

A side-by-side image of a drawing of Heffernan on a bus and a photo of Heffernan the drawing is based off of.

RTD Used Drawing of Disability Activist Kalyn Heffernan on a Bus Without Consulting Her

By Kristen FioreApril 29, 2026

“You’re not going to pimp my face and my name and my brand and my activism.”

A person live painting during an Aquí Art Show event.

Present Tense: Inside Denver’s Sober Art Scene

By July RamirezApril 29, 2026

Gen Z is the most sober-curious generation on record, and in Denver, Aquí Art Show is building the space they’ve been looking for.

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Pots for sale at A House of Pots

Why A House of Pots’ Owners Could Go to Jail

By Michael RobertsApril 28, 2026

Regulars won’t be able to shop on the Adams County plot for long, and co-owner Ian Bramlett remains baffled by the logic of targeting his shop.

Curious Theatre Staying in Acoma Home After Landmark Building Sale

Curious Theatre Staying in Acoma Home After Landmark Building Sale

By Toni TrescaApril 28, 2026

After years of financial uncertainty, a $1.9 million deal ensures that Curious Theatre will remain in its historic venue.

Designer Beatriz Warger Hopes to Inspire More Elegant Dressing at Denver Fashion Week

By Kastle WasermanApril 27, 2026

Beatriz Warger’s BW Designs debuts at Denver Fashion Week’s Society Night on May 2.

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All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far

All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far

By Michael RobertsApril 24, 2026

The size, scope and variety of Colorado film festivals is jaw-dropping.

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