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November 30 at 9:44 a.m. by Kenneth Hamblin IIISenator Michael Bennet held his first town-hall meeting in Denver in fifteen months on November 29, and while he touched on many topics, including his presidential bid, he had one primary message: "We have to do everything we can to defeat Donald…
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November 15 at 3:36 p.m. by Jacqueline Collins
On November 14, the day before America Recycles Day, dozens met at the State Capitol to rally against plastics pollution. Groups including Environment Colorado met to "highlight the need to reduce plastic pollution statewide, especially plastics…
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October 15 at 7:07 a.m. by Kenneth Hamblin III
SeaQuest sits in the middle of the recently renovated Southwest Plaza Mall in Littleton. Surrounded by heavily perfumed halls and national chains like Victoria’s Secret and the Cheesecake Factory, 1,500 animals of 300 different species from around…
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October 13 at 7:25 a.m. by Erin McCarley
On October 12, 2019, the Four Directions All Nations March continued its mission to "Transform Columbus Day," as four marches converged on the State Capitol to demand an end to Columbus Day. Colorado was the first state to make Columbus Day a…
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October 12 at 8:06 a.m. by Kenneth Hamblin III
On Friday, October 11, youth climate activists from around Colorado met in the Greek Amphitheater at Civic Center Park to rally against climate change, and they were joined by a special guest: Greta Thunberg, a world-renowned sixteen-year-old…
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September 23 at 9:26 a.m. by Jacqueline Collins
Yoga classes at the International Church of Cannabis aren't like your average studio's, unless your studio incorporates fluorescent paint and a laser light show into its vinyasa routine. Led by instructor Alba Avella, the church's regular yoga…
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September 22 at 9:05 a.m. by Lauren Antonoff
Tomorrow, September 23, marks the fall equinox. But before you usher in the new season, here's one last look at summer in Colorado.
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September 22 at 6:34 a.m. by Erin McCarley
On September 20, 2019, millions of people around the world joined in perhaps the largest global mass mobilization in history, demanding urgent action on climate change. Taking place in 156 countries, the Global Climate Strike was inspired in part…
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September 16 at 2:57 p.m. by Brandon Johnson
On September 15, 2019, Art From Ashes and Denver’s LGBTQ+ community and allies partnered for the tenth annual Running of the Gays, a faux marathon in which participants don heels for a three-block run that raises funds for Art From Ashes…
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September 10 at 6:13 a.m. by Brandon Marshall
Three days before he's scheduled to debate nine other Democratic presidential candidates, Senator Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally September 9 at Civic Center Park. There he had the stage all to himself, in front of thousands of cheering fans.
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August 26 at 12:38 p.m. by Michael Emery Hecker
Dozens rallied on Sunday, August 25, at Civic Center Park to show their support for female toplessness — specifically, for women to have the same rights as men when it comes to public exposure. Learn more about the annual Denver GoTopless…
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August 8 at 1:17 p.m. by Jacqueline Collins
Southern Colorado's sunshine and open spaces make it prime for agriculture, and the region has jumped on the hemp and CBD bandwagons. One of the players rising to the top of this new pool of hemp cultivators is Veritas Farms, a 140-acre hemp farm…
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August 5 at 1:09 p.m. by Jacqueline Collins
Every year in Colorado, pot smokers put their lungs to the test at the Bong-A-Thon, a secretive competition that declares the fastest bong hitters west of the Mississippi. Taking place throughout the weekend of August 2-4 at an undisclosed location…
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August 1 at 10:12 a.m. by Michael Emery Hecker
In late July, Don Strasburg, the co-president and senior talent buyer of AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, gave Westword a tour of the company's new Mission Ballroom. The mid-sized venue, at 4242 Wynkoop, will open next Wednesday, August 7, with a…
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July 26 at 11:49 a.m. by Michael Emery Hecker
On July 24, humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar hosted the largest group meditation in U.S. history in City Park. According to organizers, "Thousands from all walks of life, religions, ages, races, genders and political persuasions" came together for…
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July 19 at 12 p.m. by Lauren Antonoff
Today, Friday, July 19, was a totally tubular day to be a Boulder professional, as people celebrated the fifth annual Tube to Work Day. This event, originally slated for July 12, was delayed a week over high-water safety concerns. The one-of-a-kind…
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July 14 at 8:35 a.m. by Erin McCarley
More than a thousand people met outside the immigrant detention center in Aurora — which is operated by private prison company GEO Group through a contract with ICE — on Friday, July 12, for what began as a candlelight vigil to call attention to…
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June 19 at 2:04 p.m. by Michael Emery Hecker
Outdoor Retailer, North America’s largest outdoor industry trade show, is well under way. In town until June 20, hundreds of exhibitors are gathered for the leading business-to-business event in the industry. This week, brands, retailers, reps,…
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June 16 at 6:11 p.m. by Miles Chrisinger
On June 16, the second day of Denver PrideFest, the Pride Parade marched from Cheesman Park to Civic Center Park, where the celebration continued.
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June 15 at 4:04 p.m. by Miles Chrisinger
PrideFest 2019, which kicked off June 15 in Civic Center Park, has particular resonance this year, since it commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of Stonewall. The celebration continues on June 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. with the Pride Parade, which…
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