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Concerts

Paul Simon Coming to Red Rocks in June

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 4, 2026

His Quiet Celebration Tour is coming back to Colorado.

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Performing Arts

Colorado New Play Summit Turns Twenty with Four Readings and Two World Premieres

By Toni TrescaFebruary 3, 2026

The DCPA’s 20th Colorado New Play Summit takes place February 14-15, with four readings of new work and two world premiere productions.

Denver Life

Malala Yousafzai to Headline 2026 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder

By Kristen FioreFebruary 2, 2026

Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and has been an advocate for girls’ education and human rights since the age of eleven.

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Politics & Government

Wanna Give ICE a Middle Finger From Denver? Here’s How

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 31, 2026

Protests and other ways to speak out against the feds…and help out immigrants.

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Politics & Government

Anti-ICE Denver Protesters Gather at Parks, Streets and the Capitol as Strikes Loom

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 30, 2026

“I think if we’re fighting for what matters for us right now, we can make a change in the future.”

Denver Hardcore Group Sounds Off on ICE
Concerts

Denver Hardcore Group Sounds Off on ICE

By Justin CriadoJanuary 29, 2026

Denver hardcore crew opens for Bane at Gothic Theatre on Saturday, January 31

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Concerts

Denver Jazz Fest Announces Stellar Lineup

By Emily FergusonJanuary 28, 2026

Denver Jazz Fest will return for its second year from April 7 to April 12, with forty shows in fifteen venues across Denver and Boulder.

Concerts

Inside One of the Most Fascinating Careers in Music

By Michael RobertsJanuary 28, 2026

Ahead of his Denver show, Don Was discusses his new band, Bob Weir and more musical superstars.

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Politics & Government

Aurora Nurses Vigil for Alex Pretti: What to Know

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 28, 2026

Pretti, a registered ICU nurse who cared for veterans, will be honored as “one of our own” with an electric candlelight vigil near the Aurora VA facility.

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Features

Everclear Brings Three Decades of Alt-Rock to the Stanley Hotel

By Jason Van TatenhoveJanuary 27, 2026

Everclear will be at the Stanley Hotel for a two-night run starting Friday.

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Performing Arts

Writers on Resistance Will Be a Space Where People Can “Talk About What’s Going On”

By Teague BohlenJanuary 27, 2026

Boulder’s East Window Gallery hosts a night of action against escalating threats to America and the world.

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Visual Arts

Photographer John Fielder Put His Stamp on Colorado

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 23, 2026

Colorado Statehood Forever Stamp sales start today!

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STS9 Pushes Creative Boundaries With New Album and Tour
Features

STS9 Pushes Creative Boundaries With New Album and Tour

By Jackson PittsJanuary 21, 2026

STS9 will be blasting off with a a three-night run in Denver.

Northern Lights
Outdoors & Rec

Colorado Saw Northern Lights Sunday. Can You See Them Again Tonight?

By Kristen FioreJanuary 20, 2026

Did you see the Northern Lights last night?

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Visual Arts

The Long View Reflects on Linda Graham’s Career as a Ceramic Artist and Founder of DAVA

By Toni TrescaJanuary 15, 2026

A new DAVA retrospective looks at Linda Graham’s decades-long career of combining clay, science and community.

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Books

Josiah Hesse’s Visceral Take on Growing Up in Religious Extremism

By Teague BohlenJanuary 15, 2026

The Denver writer’s memoir takes on “fear, shame, poverty, and the making of the Christian Right.”

Sonic Resistance: Flobots Founder to Lead Protest Song Workshop in Denver
Features

Sonic Resistance: Flobots Founder to Lead Protest Song Workshop in Denver

By Teague BohlenJanuary 15, 2026

Flobots’ Jonny 5 has a new venue for the band’s ongoing social justice work.

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Features

This Will Be a Northside Community Event to Remember

By Emily FergusonJanuary 14, 2026

Federal Nights at the Federal Theatre will celebrate the surrounding community with Latin rhythms.

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Denver Life

Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show

By Patricia Calhoun and OthersJanuary 13, 2026

Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.

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Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Moment to Moment: Join Us for a Historic Membership Event Tuesday

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 12, 2026

Journalism is a rough draft of history. Sometimes very rough, as you’ll see on January 13.

anti-ICE Protester in bear suit stands in the snow
Politics & Government

Denver Capitol ICE Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 9, 2026

Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.

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Outdoors & Rec

Where to Watch and Try Skijoring Around Denver This Winter

By Abigail BlissJanuary 8, 2026

After the Stock Show, head to the high country for this mix of cowboy and ski culture.

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