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Film, TV & Streaming

New Colorado film commissioner on Sundance and bringing more movie production to the state

By Michael RobertsAugust 24, 2026

Lauren Grimshaw Sloan is focusing on the future, not backstage drama.

Former Pearl employee plans to open new sapphic bar in Capitol Hill
Denver Life

Former Pearl employee plans to open new sapphic bar in Capitol Hill

By Alec BergAugust 20, 2026

Days after The Pearl’s closure, Sabina Palermo said an “anonymous angel investor” messaged her on Instagram and offered to invest in a new sapphic space.

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Denver Life

Want to talk about polyamory and more? Check out Mile High Love Fest

By Toni TrescaAugust 19, 2026

The inaugural Mile High Love Fest brings three days of workshops and social events centered on love, identity and relationships to Denver.

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Shops & Markets

First Look: Why Boulder Needs East & Co.

By Samantha FarmerAugust 19, 2026

The new market hall in Boulder’s Flatiron Park brings the chill.

Literature from Left Field: Denver residents launch new publishing company
Books

Literature from Left Field: Denver residents launch new publishing company

By Teague BohlenAugust 12, 2026

A new Denver small press is ready to swing away and touch ’em all.

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Restaurants

First Look: Cinq à Sept is a sensual affair

By Samantha FarmerAugust 12, 2026

It’s hard to believe everything on this French restaurant’s menu is under $30.

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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.

Western Daughters Josh Curtiss and Noah Heaney
Restaurants

First Look: Western Daughters Wine Bar defies stereotypes — starting with a butcher

By Antony BrunoAugust 6, 2026

“The reason to come here is because it supports people who are doing things that will allow people to continue coming to places like this for generations.”

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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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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.

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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.

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Restaurants

Acclaimed chef launches Mexican cantina-inspired reboot in Cherry Creek

By Molly MartinJuly 9, 2026

The space has been home to many concepts. Will this one stick?

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Restaurants

Everything we ate at this South Broadway dumpling debut 

By Antony BrunoJuly 6, 2026

King Dumpling II specializes in potstickers, wontons and baos made fresh daily, and it shows

Morning Star American Indian Village rendering
Outdoors & Rec

A cultural beacon: Morning Star American Indian Village to open at Cheyenne Frontier Days

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2026

“It’s a place to immerse yourself in the rich history of Frontier Days and, more directly, the history that American Indians contributed.”

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Bars & Breweries

Velvet Lasso’s LoHi lounge is finally open

By Sara RosenthalJune 26, 2026

The lounge is the sultry “older sister” to Velvet Lasso’s cafe, serving up cheeky drinks like the MSG Spot, Cuntry Club and The “XXX”

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Restaurants

First Look: Westminster’s new food hall offers views, brews and bites

By Erin AhlfingerJune 25, 2026

District Pour & Provisions features four food stalls and 92 self-serve taps.

Niko Diamantopoulos of Ciao Babe
Restaurants

Italian street food comes to Denver at this new Avanti food hall stall

By Antony BrunoJune 24, 2026

“This is our food. If you don’t like it, go somewhere else.”

Outdoors & Rec

Meet Donna McGinnis, Denver Botanic Gardens’ new CEO

By Kristen FioreMay 19, 2026

She started the job in February, following a search to fill the position after the death of longtime CEO Brian Vogt.

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Bars & Breweries

Raising hell: ‘Morally repugnant’ tiki bar is back in new RiNo location

By Molly MartinMay 15, 2026

To find it, enter through the Glory Hole.

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Books

New Bookstore Alert: Little Blue Pigeon Lands in Larimer Square

By Teague BohlenMarch 30, 2026

Denver’s newest independent bookstore opens its doors — and a new era for Larimer Square.

red theater seats are part of the upgrade at Sie Film Center
Film, TV & Streaming

We Can Sie More Clearly Now: Denver’s Independent Movie Theater Gets Big Upgrades

By Teague BohlenMarch 20, 2026

The Sie FilmCenter on East Colfax got the new enhancements to its seats, sound system, and screens after a $500,000 investment.

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Restaurants

It’s All-in on an All-New Era at the Former Rockbar on Colfax

By Molly MartinMarch 18, 2026

Meet FiNO, the bar and restaurant inside the revamped All Inn Hotel.

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