As a break from this weekend’s flag-waving and fireworks, wouldn’t it be nice to cool off indoors in a darkened theater for an hour or two? Here are some options — ambitious, naughty or light-hearted, depending on your mood — to chill with over the holiday. See also: Dead Man…
All aboard! Colorado has a strong railroading heritage, and with Denver’s Union Station reopening this month, now is the time to get out and ride the rails. Train fans marvel at the tourism lines running in this state, which wind through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world…
Summer is finally here, and the winter clothes are safely tucked away. It’s time to celebrate Denver’s hottest season at a series of cool events, everything from Neiman Marcus’s Last Call sale to fashion workshops offered by Fashion Denver. Here are our ten favorite fashion-forward activities in Denver this month…
For the past six months, Westword has been talking to tattoo artists around town, exploring the talent and diversity of the Mile High ink scene. While there are different styles and philosophies, most artists agree that succeeding in the tattoo industry requires passion, creativity and hard work. Here are five…
July is a perfect time to bask under the stars at one of Denver’s many outdoor screenings or to cuddle up in an air-conditioned theater and get out of the heat. This month’s picks for movie events include throw-back classics, one queer festival and two killer new releases. See also:…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
With the Fourth of July holiday landing on a Friday this year, Colorado will be home to patriotic celebrations full of music, food, fun and fireworks (of course) all weekend long. We’ve rounded up twenty of the best family-friendly spots to celebrate, whether right here in the city, on the…
#70: Thomas Scharfenberg As an artist, Thomas Scharfenberg isn’t so interested in getting ahead. Instead, he prefers to brighten the underground with patterned murals and painted rocks placed in unexpected settings. He borrows a little from street art, the DIY movement and his one-time mentor at the Rocky Mountain College…
Denver isn’t known for its beach scene, but last Saturday, the EXDO event center was filled in with sand and covered with inflatable pools for Inkmonstr’s Pool series. Westword photographer Aaron Thackeray was there to capture all the games and pool splashing, and you can view the entire Inkmonstr slide…
Denver Public Library’s Chris Loffelmacher wants people to see the DPL as “a community gathering spot where citizens can be with their ‘tribe.’ That has always been a goal of libraries, but it has become more and more important in the age of social media. We want to give our…
Fashion designers find their inspiration in many ways. Travon Williams, the creative artist behind Anthony Rose Designs, actually follows his dreams. Williams is one of the many new designers emerging in Denver’s growing fashion community; he recently put his dreams on pause to talk with us about his inspiration and…
You can find art all over town — not just on gallery walls. In this series, we’ll be looking at some of the local artists who serve up their work in coffeehouses and other non-gallery businesses around town. Colorado native Heather Roth is a physician assistant who practices occupational medicine…
If Fourth of July picnics and World Cup hysteria aren’t doing it for you, July has plenty of geek entertainment to offer — whether you’re looking to get your game on, enjoy Star Wars in the traditional Shakespearean form or just sit in the blessedly cool, air-conditioned embrace of a…
It’s high summer as we head into the Fourth of July holiday, when author tours take a break — just like the rest of us. But in the meantime, we can hear poetry to raise a fist to, goof off literarally or see an art show that celebrates books and…
Don’t be bummed that it’s Monday. Since Friday is the Fourth, this work-week is only four days long — and there are plenty of free activities to keep you entertained until the holiday. Go to the online Westword calendar for a complete list of activities this week, and feel free…
Adam Goldstein is the curator and a performer in this weekend’s Artistes Nouveaux.After spending time living and studying abroad, singer and musician Adam Goldstein returned to America with a newly acquired passion — performing Irish pub ballads. Unsure he would be able to find a venue in Denver for his…
Constant reinvention keeps our art scene vibrant, so it’s fitting that emerging artists and others in their prime are all part of this weekend’s mix of new exhibitions in Denver. Want to keep up with the times? Here are few ways to stay on top of local art. See also:…
This Saturday, Channel Z is bringing one of the strangest buddy comedies of all time to the Alamo Drafthouse. Frank Henenlotter’s horror comedy Basket Case is the tale of a country bumpkin named Duane and his horrifically deformed “twin,” Belial. After his little, creepy conjoined buddy is forcibly removed, Duane…
The owners of Fancy Tiger, the clothing store, and Fancy Tiger Crafts will celebrate their eight-year run of keeping Denver stocked with stylish wears on Saturday, June 28. Although both stores are throwing parties, each will have a different atmosphere and festivities. “The anniversary is a celebration of the customers…
Adam Cayton-Holland is a comedian, podcaster, and former Westword scribe who forged his craft in ego-battering Colfax open mics before co-founding The Grawlix with Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl, a union that has produced a self-titled parodic web series and Denver’s best monthly standup showcase –which just so happens to be happening tonight at the Bug Theater at 10:30pm. Cayton-Holland has amassed an enviable list of TV credits, delivering strong sets on shows Conan and The Pete Holmes Show while steadfastly residing in his native Denver, where the outspoken baseball fan recently realized his lifelong dream of throwing out the opening pitch at a Rockies’ game after a long social media campaign. Cayton-Holland’s brainchild, The High Plains Comedy Festival, continues to thrive under his quiet but determined stewardship as its second birthday approaches. The unbelievably stacked lineup includes returning champions from last year’s fest like Beth Stelling, Sean Patton, Kate Berlant, Ian Douglas Terry, and Cameron Esposito in addition to Silicon Valley’s Kumail Nanjiani and T.J. Miller as well as ringers like Chris Fairbanks, Baron Vaughn, and the top-billed Pete Holmes. Check High Plains’ website for the complete lineup. Westword met up with Cayton-Holland at the favored Baker haunt and High Plains venue Mutiny Information Cafe to discuss his post-surgery Frankenfoot and doubling down for the festival’s second year.
The week flew by, so it’s time to set up those weekend plans and save some dough. This weekend is packed with cheap things to do so you have enough money to run up to Wyoming and buy fireworks or whatever else you need to do to prepare for July…
Six years and hundreds of rides since its inception, Denver weekly bicycle meet-up, Loops, is bigger and better than ever. The free group ride meets every Tuesday rain or shine for a nighttime ride around the city, and organizer Broox Pulford says that as Denver’s population grows, so does the…
