Folk art exhibit at Colorado Capitol celebrates state’s 150th anniversary
“Past. Present. Future.” marks Colorado’s 150th anniversary with artwork highlighting the state’s rich history of folk and traditional arts.
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Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, July 27 – Aug. 2
There are plenty of free festivities coming up for Colorado Day on Aug. 1.
Meet the Mile High Queer Club: The grassroots movement redefining Denver’s LGBTQ+ scene
To the casual observer, it’s a highly polished social machine. To me — a straight ally who moved across the country with an LGBTQ+ roommate — it’s the ultimate blueprint for how a city finds its heartbeat.
High Plains Comedy Festival is dead, long live High Plains!
High Plains Comedy Festival founder and former Westword writer Adam Cayton-Holland reflects on the event and its ending.
Your 2026 Denver summer reading list
Summertime, and the Denver-author readin’ is easy.
Things to do in Denver this week, July 27-Aug. 2
The RISE Comedy Festival is back for another weekend of improv, stand-up, workshops, classes, parties and more.
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A party at MCA, a symposium and other art events around Denver this week, July 23-31
Use this guide to keep up with new art exhibitions opening around town and see ongoing shows worth a visit.
James Ellroy’s latest novel names names, but not in the way you might expect
“The aggregate horror of world communism makes Hitler’s 13-year run as the führer of Germany look like child’s play.”
Denver Zoo brings in new old tapir friend
The reintroduction comes after the death of two tapirs earlier this year.
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Five things the rave reviews for ‘The Odyssey’ aren’t mentioning
“The Odyssey” has some features that most reviewers have been too busy searching their online thesaurus for fresh superlatives to mention.
Denver International Airport to hold a 5K on the runway
The last race held on DIA’s runway sold out in less than a day.
Where to beat the heat around Denver
It’s hot. Too hot. Luckily there are plenty of ways to cool off.
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Colorado’s 70mm IMAX screenings of ‘The Odyssey’ fail on opening weekend
“I couldn’t watch the movie as God/Christopher Nolan intended.”
Suicide rates among Colorado men are some of the nation’s highest. ‘Man Therapy’ takes a different approach to reach them
The team behind Denver’s national “Man Therapy” campaign launches a new book to reach men who are unlikely to seek traditional mental health support.
All the 2026 Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far
The size, scope and variety of Colorado film festivals is jaw-dropping.
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Hit and Run: Musical Improv has invented 730 musicals and counting
“We want to be a great improv show, but more than that, we want to be a great show,” says the creator of Denver’s longest-running improv show.
Mountain magic awaits up the Poudre
From campfire concerts and catching a show at the Mish to hiking amongst bighorns and lying riverside on a private beach, this is your guide to the Poudre Canyon.
Carl Lee Schmidt from ‘Love Island USA’ is Colorado’s newest reality TV star
The Denver heartthrob joins local legends from “Survivor,” “The Bachelor,” and more. Here are our top 10 Coloradan contestants.
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Couture fashion exhibitions are worn out. Union Hall is providing something different
“Wearing, Wearing” investigates the relationships between clothing and decay through the lens of racial and colonial capitalism.
Magic City, USA: How Denver fostered the nation’s hottest scene for “Magic: The Gathering”
Denver’s a place for hikers, skiers and craft beer lovers, but it’s just as much a haven for techies, gamers, and anyone who thinks dragons are freaking cool.
Behind the jokes: An inside look at the Denver comedy scene
Denver performer Lotan Mizrahi describes what it’s like to be a comedian in the Mile High City.
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Psst: There’s a secret market hidden behind GoodKid
We’re gonna let you in on a little secret.