Biennial of the Americas Announces 2015 Artist Roster

Art has always been a staple of Denver’s Biennial of the Americas, now more than ever with this year’s theme: NOW! And through artist exchanges, major public installations, performances, participatory festivals and the Biennial group exhibition, Now? NOW!, everyone has a chance to join in the celebration of a vibrant…

Review: Curious Theatre Company’s Detroit Is Missing a Message

During the talkback following a performance of Curious Theatre Company’s Detroit, an audience member asked: “What was the play’s message?” This isn’t a question I normally ask — I’ve never thought that works of art need messages — but in this case, the query was right on the money. There’s…

Diva Watch 2015: Janessa Befierce, Denver’s Best Drag Queen

In Diva Watch, we’ll profile the passionate, diverse and fascinating performers who light up Denver’s drag community. We’re expanding on our Diva Dozen list from earlier this year by asking a series of questions to get a peek underneath the make-up. Performer: Janessa Befierce Also known as: Josh Lucero Age:…

Calling All Cars: Denver Mart Drive-In Will Open on June 12

Of all of the new developments in the area, one in particular has had residents crazy with anticipation: Denver is getting a new drive-in theater and opening night for the Denver Mart Drive-In has finally been set for Friday, May 29. When the project was first announced in January, the…

Three Things to Do for Free in Denver This Week, May 18-21

Next weekend is Memorial Day, and you’re probably already deep into plans for what to do with your three-day weekend. But don’t forget all the free fun in the area over the next few days. This week you can party in a new place, explore ethnic hair issues and help…

Street Style: Artist John Chacon on His Internet Look

We spotted artist John Chacon and his seafoam-colored hair on the corner of 13th Avenue and Sherman Street. “Soundcloud is my style inspiration,” he says. “I like looking at the Internet for fashion. I like Internet swag. My style mantra is that I should always express myself, including the way I…

A Brand-New Con: Colorado Anime Festival Will Debut in February 2016

The anime con scene has been thriving for well over a decade in Colorado, and after a casual conversation with a friend last year, Jinnie McManus — a longtime behind-the-scenes fest worker — was inspired to expand the scene even further, with another celebration of anime. When that friend later…

Podcast: Is Pitch Perfect 2 Racist? And Mad Max Rules

Pitch Perfect 2 hit a few wrong notes for the Village Voice’s Alan Scherstuhl and special guest Monica Castillo, but LA Weekly film critic Amy Nicholson interpreted the film’s humor a little differently. We circle back to Sofia Vergara’s performance in Hot Pursuit, before arriving in the desert for Mad Max:…

Gallery Sketches: Six New Shows in Denver for the Weekend of May 15-17

From documentary photography to explorations in abstraction, innovative techniques and unexpected collaborations, new shows in Denver galleries will provoke thought while also pleasing the eye. You don’t have to wait until First Friday for first-class gallery-going experiences. Mixed Bag: Marijuana in the Highlands  Colorado Photographic Arts Center Through June 27…

Five Best Places to Enjoy an Old-School Summer Night in Denver

Denver has many brand-spankin’ new places to eat, drink and have fun in the sun or on a balmy evening. But there are also plenty of great spots where you can enjoy an old-school summer night, including Lakeside Amusement Park, our Best Old-School Summer Night destination in the 2015 Best of…

Film On The Rocks 2015 Schedule Announced

Outdoor film fans, rejoice! One of the most anticipated puzzle pieces to the Red Rocks summer schedule has just been announced, the line-up for the sixteenth season of the beloved Film On The Rocks series, and it has something for just about everybody. Nine dates are polished and ready to…

Denver Arts + Venues Hosts Imagine 2020 Symposium Tomorrow

Imagine a city where no artistic expression is off limits. Where gallery artists break down walls, literally and figuratively, to create public art that’s not only welcomed by the city, but praised. You can imagine all that, and more, when Denver Arts + Venues hosts an all-day symposium on Imagine…

Ten More Fashion Events in Denver This Month

May continues to spring forward with fashion-forward events, including markets, boutique openings and a knitting class. Here are ten more events guaranteed to keep you in style, in chronological order.  10) ILY| ILEY Grand Opening Party 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 14 ILY| ILEY Boutique  2525 15th Street, Unit…