Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend
Stock Show shenanigans, a LEGO art show…and a big Broncos game.
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All the 2026 Red Rocks Concerts Announced So Far
From Ice Cube, Louis Tomlinson and Ethel Cain to Yungblud and Rod Stewart, these are all the concerts announced for Red Rocks this year.
Colorado Takes Its 150th Anniversary Celebration to New Heights with Stories in the Sky
The party kicks off tonight overy Ouray.
STS9 Pushes Creative Boundaries With New Album and Tour
STS9 will be blasting off with a a three-night run in Denver.
Things to Do in Denver This Weekend
Paint your own mug and then watch 50 First Dates at Vivid Minds Cafe.
Cannabis Calendar: Canna-Friendly Workout Class, Smokus Pocus Magic
Relax or get after it, all with a little help from the plant.
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Colorado Saw Northern Lights Sunday. Can You See Them Again Tonight?
Did you see the Northern Lights last night?
The Long View Reflects on Linda Graham’s Career as a Ceramic Artist and Founder of DAVA
A new DAVA retrospective looks at Linda Graham’s decades-long career of combining clay, science and community.
Josiah Hesse’s Visceral Take on Growing Up in Religious Extremism
The Denver writer’s memoir takes on “fear, shame, poverty, and the making of the Christian Right.”
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Sonic Resistance: Flobots Founder to Lead Protest Song Workshop in Denver
Flobots’ Jonny 5 has a new venue for the band’s ongoing social justice work.
This Will Be a Northside Community Event to Remember
Federal Nights at the Federal Theatre will celebrate the surrounding community with Latin rhythms.
Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show
Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.
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Moment to Moment: Join Us for a Historic Membership Event Tuesday
Journalism is a rough draft of history. Sometimes very rough, as you’ll see on January 13.
Denver Capitol ICE Protest: When, Where, What to Know
Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.
Where to Watch and Try Skijoring Around Denver This Winter
After the Stock Show, head to the high country for this mix of cowboy and ski culture.
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Maeve Eichelberger’s Plexiglass View of the Contemporary West
Eichelberger’s work is in the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, part of the National Western Stock Show.
New Pop-Up Bar Replaces Stockyard Saloon at 2026 Stock Show
The original Livestock Exchange watering hole has relocated to Lakewood.
Arty Parties: Your Guide to January’s First Friday and Art Shows in Denver
January’s First Friday is one of the first big Denver events of 2026.
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Rock With Us: Westword Membership Concert at the Crypt Tonight!
We teamed up with the Crypt for a concert on December 29 featuring Insipidus and Broken Record, and Westword members can join for free.
Chill Things to Do Around Colorado This Winter
Find something to do on New Year’s Eve!
Live Music Rocks the Halls on Christmas Eve in Denver
Local performers, open mics, carol singalongs and more on Christmas Eve.
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Watch: Westword Pop-Up Concert With Autumnal
Being a Westword member has its perks. We teamed up with Topo Designs for a pop-up concert, free for members.