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		<title>Haus of Other’s NEBULA turns sci-fi spectacle into immigrant support</title>
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					<dc:creator>Toni Tresca</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Things to do in Denver this week, July 6-12</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:04:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2018-33/lauren-thrift-fashion-three.webp" alt="Lauren Ericks Sparkles in Purple and Pink at ThriftCon" /><p>Shop vintage, collectibles and thrifty finds at ThriftCon, happening this weekend at the National Western Center.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/best-things-to-do-in-denver-colorado-24057273/">Things to do in Denver this week, July 6-12</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, July 6-12</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-in-denver-20764019/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:03:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/katezinkephoto_DenverFrenchFestDay1-16.jpg" alt="People wearing berets enjoy Denver French Fest" /><p>Oui! Denver French Fest is this weekend.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-in-denver-20764019/">Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, July 6-12</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>City-funded arts projects have Denver on the rise, but some plans are crashing down</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Where to find Fourth of July fireworks and events across Colorado</title>
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					<dc:creator>Abigail Bliss</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:37:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Colorado-Fireworks-e1782158351366.jpg" alt="Fireworks lighting up the night sky over Coors Field" /><p>Happy 'Murica day, fam. Here's a comprehensive list of fireworks, drone shows, parades and more celebrating Independence Day.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/fourth-of-july-fireworks-guide-colorado-2026-40902593/">Where to find Fourth of July fireworks and events across Colorado</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Photos: 16th Street swells with PrideFest</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/P6280131-e1782689092699.jpg" alt="People cheering for a performance at Denver PrideFest" /><p>This might be the gayest 16th Street has ever been.</p>
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		<title>Photos: Denver Cherry Blossom Festival comes back with a bang</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:06:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/P6270180-e1782598839243.jpg" alt="Taiko drumming" /><p>Thousands enjoyed shopping, food and entertainment at the event, which continues through Sunday, June 28.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/photos-denver-cherry-blossom-festival-june-2026-40903316/">Photos: Denver Cherry Blossom Festival comes back with a bang</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The dating game: Behind Ryan Warner&#8217;s &#8220;Would I Date This Denver Building?&#8221;</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_9357-e1782251508343.jpeg" alt="A man takes a selfie with Denver buildings" /><p>CPR's Ryan Warner dates Denver buildings. Yes, in the romantic sense. But not for real.</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s game over for the original 1UP</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/LoDo-entrance-e1782426807293.jpg" alt="the exterior of the original 1UP" /><p>But the brand will welcome a new player in Belmar this fall.</p>
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		<title>Sun&#8217;s out, fun&#8217;s out: Over 100 things to do across Colorado this summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Little-Man-Ice-Cream.jpg" alt="Two people holding ice cream cones in front of Little Man&#039;s milk bucket-shaped outpost" /><p>These are the coolest events during Denver's hottest season.</p>
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