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Competitive ‘Halo’ is so back — and you’re invited to the party
Denver Life

Competitive ‘Halo’ is so back — and you’re invited to the party

By Jeremy PriceAugust 12, 2026

Players from across the country will come together for Citadel I on Aug. 15-16, a grassroots “Halo” event at LocalHost Denver.

Rainin’ fire in the sky: How to catch the Perseid meteor shower in Colorado this week
Outdoors & Rec

Rainin’ fire in the sky: How to catch the Perseid meteor shower in Colorado this week

By Kristen FioreAugust 11, 2026

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best and most popular meteor showers of the year, and it’ll peak this week.

Cannabis calendar: Weed-friendly summer market and comedy show
Marijuana

Cannabis calendar: Weed-friendly summer market and comedy show

By Thomas MitchellAugust 10, 2026

Relax or get after it, all with a little help from the plant.

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Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, Aug. 10-16
Denver Life

Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, Aug. 10-16

By Kristen FioreAugust 10, 2026

Explore adventure films at Basecamp Exchange this weekend.

Molino Chido fire
Restaurants

Cafe Calendar: Playing with fire at Molino Chido

By Antony BrunoAugust 10, 2026

Plus: Wine, whiskey and mezcal pairings, plus tickets drop for a popular cider fest.

RiNo Art Park
Visual Arts

‘Welcome Back’ show a return for RiNo Art District founder Jill Hadley Hooper

By Patricia CalhounAugust 7, 2026

“I’m so glad I was a part of it, and RiNo came from it, and there’s something here that will continue into the future.”

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Actors dance in a rehearsal room
Performing Arts

Phamaly premieres ‘504: The Musical’ as states try to weaken the law that inspired it

By Toni TrescaAugust 7, 2026

A new show debuting in Denver revisits the 1977 disability rights sit-ins as legal challenges to Section 504 resurface.

Flier for a celebration of life party at Cheesman Park Aug. 15
Health

Kendall Fitzgerald wants a celebration of life while he’s still alive. Won’t you join him?

By Sage KelleyAugust 6, 2026

Fitzgerald is not dead. In fact, he’s more alive than ever after brain surgery, and he wants to party with you.

A woman poses inside a shark lantern
Outdoors & Rec

Photos: Bright Nights gets wild at Four Mile Historic Park

By Toni TrescaAugust 5, 2026

Bright Nights fills Four Mile Historic Park with glowing sharks, giant insects and plenty of other photo opportunities.

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A ballerina soars through the air while others prepare to catch them
Performing Arts

Colorado Ballet bets on cheaper tickets to build its future

By Toni TrescaAugust 4, 2026

Bridge to Ballet and Pay What You Can tickets aim to welcome audiences who have historically been priced out of the Colorado Ballet.

The exterior of the Anythink Nature Library.
Outdoors & Rec

Inside Anythink Nature Library, the nation’s first public library with an outdoors focus

By Kristen FioreAugust 4, 2026

Check out outdoor equipment, books and more from Anythink Nature Library, which opens Aug. 8 in Thornton.

Two people holding ice cream cones in front of Little Man's milk bucket-shaped outpost
Denver Life

Sun’s out, fun’s out: Over 100 things to do across Colorado this summer

By Westword StaffAugust 3, 2026

These are the coolest events during Denver’s hottest season.

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Get free entry at all Colorado state parks for the state’s 150th
Outdoors & Rec

Get free entry at all Colorado state parks for the state’s 150th

By Kristen FioreAugust 1, 2026

Colorado’s 150th birthday is a gift that keeps on giving.

movie theater
Film, TV & Streaming

Sundance Film Festival expands programming for Boulder debut

By Kristen FioreJuly 29, 2026

The highly anticipated film festival has shared more details about programming, venues and key dates.

Folk art exhibit at Colorado Capitol celebrates state’s 150th anniversary
Visual Arts

Folk art exhibit at Colorado Capitol celebrates state’s 150th anniversary

By Kristen FioreJuly 28, 2026

“Past. Present. Future.” marks Colorado’s 150th anniversary with artwork highlighting the state’s rich history of folk and traditional arts.

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Meet the Mile High Queer Club: The grassroots movement redefining Denver’s LGBTQ+ scene
Denver Life

Meet the Mile High Queer Club: The grassroots movement redefining Denver’s LGBTQ+ scene

By Ashley RaganJuly 26, 2026

To the casual observer, it’s a highly polished social machine. To me — a straight ally who moved across the country with an LGBTQ+ roommate — it’s the ultimate blueprint for how a city finds its heartbeat.

Your 2026 Denver summer reading list
Books

Your 2026 Denver summer reading list

By Teague BohlenJuly 24, 2026

Summertime, and the Denver-author readin’ is easy.

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Critic's Notebook

A guide to Blucifer’s First Rodeo

By Emily FergusonJuly 22, 2026

From bands to see and where to go, we’ve got you covered for Blucifer’s First Rodeo.

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woman holding a cardboard horse
Features

How Blucifer’s First Rodeo became Denver’s most-anticipated festival

By Emily FergusonJuly 22, 2026

Blucifer’s founders share how the festival began with grit, creativity and a lot of silliness.

Denver Airport 5k event
Outdoors & Rec

Denver International Airport to hold a 5K on the runway

By Sage KelleyJuly 21, 2026

The last race held on DIA’s runway sold out in less than a day.

Devotchka playing UMS 2025
Features

How Underground Music Showcase is prepping for a new chapter in RiNo (and another fest the same weekend)

By Sage KelleyJuly 21, 2026

The longest-running music event in Denver continues July 24-26.

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Top Brass: A Denver ensemble is leaving a major legacy
Features

Top Brass: A Denver ensemble is leaving a major legacy

By Teague BohlenJuly 21, 2026

Three new albums will be celebrated with a free show.

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