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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.

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.”

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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.

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.

Denver’s Blucifer Makes Surprise Appearance in Season Finale of Paradise

By Hannah MetzgerApril 10, 2026

The infamous Mustang’s cameo may hint at the direction of the show in season three.

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A vintage analog photobooth

The Best Photo Booths in Denver

By Tessa GuthrieApril 9, 2026

Have a picture-perfect moment at one of these twelves spots.

last year's CWA procession

This Year’s Conference on World Affairs Is “Bigger Than It’s Been in a Long Time”

By Kristen FioreApril 8, 2026

This year’s CWA is in-person and online from April 13 to April 16.

Sexc Pace run club backdropped by Elitch Gardens at sunset

Sweat and Socialize at These Ten Run Clubs in Denver

By Abigail BlissApril 8, 2026

From racers training to beat personal bests to non-runners headed straight for the brewery, there’s a group waiting to welcome you with open, sweaty arms.

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kids look at model trains during the Rocky Mountain Train Show

Right on Track: Rocky Mountain Train Show Returns April 11-12

By Teague BohlenApril 7, 2026

The Rocky Mountain Train Show has been chugging along for over forty years and still has a head of steam.

A boy and woman look into a display case at DMNS

Love the DMNS Hall of Gems & Minerals? Rock Out Before It Closes for Renovations

By Kristen FioreApril 6, 2026

The Coors Hall of Gems & Minerals has been a popular attraction since it opened in 1982. Now, it’s time for a reimagining.

People hold bibles

Sacrilegious Sunday Heads to Creepatorium for an Alternative Form of Worship

By Justin CriadoApril 3, 2026

Don’t worry, there will still be an Easter egg hunt.

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Jonny Barber (left) and Jim Norris (right) back in 2012, when the Elvis -Jesus connection was born, possibly in a manger near Englewood.

New Book and Podcast Explores the Jesus-Elvis Connection

By Teague BohlenApril 3, 2026

It’s all about the incredible synchronicities between legendary and beloved figures Elvis A. Presley and Jesus H. Christ.

Denver Poet Takes Aim at Gun Culture With New Collection

Denver Poet Takes Aim at Gun Culture With New Collection

By Teague BohlenApril 2, 2026

Michael Henry’s new poetry collection Gun Poems shoots straight.

An oil painting of a red barn

Why Boulder Artist Sandra Pratt Is Creating 100 Paintings of Red Barns

By Michael RobertsApril 2, 2026

Sandra Pratt believes that red barns can connect a divided America.

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An astrological wheel over a cosmic background

Denver Residents Rejoice, Your April Horoscopes Are Here

By Ebony MonroeApril 1, 2026

Whether you need to set boundaries, make choices, or align with your purpose, local astrologer Ebony Monroe is here to offer guidance.

callery pear

Meet the Tree That’s Making Your Neighborhood Smell Like Semenville, USA

By Kalen DeremoMarch 31, 2026

Spring is in the air. You can tell, because the air stinks. Blame the Callery pear.

A dog runs onstage

Dog Day Afternoon: Colorado Shakespeare Festival Holds Auditions for Canine Star

By Toni TrescaMarch 31, 2026

On March 28, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival auditioned dozens of dogs for a scene-stealing role in Shakespeare in Love at CU Boulder.

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Dylah Ray and her bookstore

Denver Bookstore Petals & Pages Is Closing In April

By Teague BohlenMarch 30, 2026

It’s the end of the chapter for this queer woman-owned bookstore in the Art District on Santa Fe.

The exterior of new denver bookstore, little blue pigeon

New Bookstore Alert: Little Blue Pigeon Lands in Larimer Square

By Teague BohlenMarch 30, 2026

Denver’s newest independent bookstore opens its doors — and a new era for Larimer Square.

drones with the Colorado 150 logo

Colorado Takes Its 150th Anniversary Celebration to New Heights with Stories in the Sky

By Kristen FioreMarch 27, 2026

The next event is Saturday, March 28, during Estes Park’s Frozen Dead Guy Days.

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Ballyhoo Owner Blames Eviction on Red Tape, Cancel Culture

By Michael RobertsMarch 27, 2026

A social-media controversy spelled doom for the space.

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