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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.

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.”

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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.

young man smiling

Are You Watching? How Matthew Beem Became Colorado’s Biggest YouTube Star

By Hannah MetzgerApril 29, 2026

“People thought I was crazy, and they were right.”

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.

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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.

This LGBTQ-Owned Auto Repair Shop Will Put Your Last Crappy Oil Change to Shame

By Shannon TuckerApril 23, 2026

Good Judy Garage is building a safer, more inclusive experience.

Under the Covers: Colorado Romantasy Readers Are Getting Hot

By Toni TrescaApril 22, 2026

“The world is shit right now, and one of the hallmarks of romance is there’s always a happy ending.”

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woman and man in play

Remembering Ed Baierlein: Actor, Director and Germinal Stage Founder

By Juliet WittmanApril 21, 2026

Germinal spoke and breathed Ed, and soon became a courageous backbone of the theater scene.

a tax seizure notice on the door of The Pearl

The Pearl’s Property Will Go to Auction If Taxes Aren’t Paid by April 22

By Kristen FioreApril 21, 2026

Records show that after one owner dissolved the LLC, another owner filed an article of reinstatement — but now the doors are locked anyway due to more than $56,000 in unpaid taxes.

a crowd does yoga poses on red rocks amphitheatre steps

Yoga on the Rocks Returns With Extra Dates, Bilingual Sessions

By Kristen FioreApril 20, 2026

Take a deep breath and let it out. Then mark your calendar to register for yoga at Red Rocks.

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the exterior of the Colorado People's Center

Colorado People’s Center Is Putting the Public First

By Tim WeighartApril 16, 2026

The Colorado People’s Center’s grand opening event is Saturday, April 18.

a tax seizure notice on the door of The Pearl

The Pearl Property Seized by the City for Unpaid Taxes

By Kristen FioreApril 15, 2026

The locks are changed, and bills for over $56,000 taped to the doors of the Mercury Cafe building.

A duo trapeze performance

Denver Trapeze Artist Recounts Netflix Star Search Journey

By Toni TrescaApril 15, 2026

Denver-based aerialist Saifee Ghadiyali reflects on Netflix’s Star Search, a painful injury and what’s next in the Mile High circus scene.

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interior of The Pearl

The Pearl Dissolves LLC, Refunds $83,000 Raised in GoFundMe

By Kristen FioreApril 14, 2026

After days of twists and turns, Denver’s only lesbian bar is no more.

A large-scale abstract art installation.

Thinking Outside the Box: Black Cube Doubles Down on Denver Area with 2026 Programming

By Toni TrescaApril 14, 2026

After a decade of nomadic art, Black Cube expands local events at its Englewood headquarters while developing new projects across the country.

interior of The Pearl

What’s Going on With The Pearl?

By Kristen FioreApril 13, 2026

Denver’s only lesbian bar is in danger of closing, and now a co-owner is talking about its GoFundMe and allegations of her involvement with an anti-LGBTQ church.

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A person wearing a headlamp while hiking beneath the Milky Way at Great Sand Dunes National Park

Look Up! Best Colorado Stargazing Spots

By Abigail BlissApril 13, 2026

From national parks to remote mountain towns, the sky’s the limit on this stargazing route. It’s Dark Sky Week, so go explore!

door of Mercury cafe

The Pearl Is Closing Its Doors This Month

By Kristen FioreApril 11, 2026

“We have worked tirelessly to find solutions and do everything in our power to avoid this conclusion.”

The cartoon mouse, Speedy Gonzales

¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! Speedy Gonzales Set to Make a Triumphant Return

By Jared Bahir BrowshApril 11, 2026

The cartoon mouse was taken off the air over concerns about damaging stereotypes, only to be brought back when Hispanic American groups protested.

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Here’s Where to Find Third Places (And Community Connection) Around Denver

Here’s Where to Find Third Places (And Community Connection) Around Denver

By Shannon TuckerApril 10, 2026

Making connections is harder than ever. Here are a dozen of the best places to hang out, work out, (make out?) and get out around Denver.

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