Former Pearl employee plans to open new sapphic bar in Capitol Hill
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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That Kid lives a Y2K pop star fantasy in debut studio album
“I always envisioned my debut album to be almost like a cartoony, warped version of what it would be like if I was a real pop star.”
Want to talk about polyamory and more? Check out Mile High Love Fest
The inaugural Mile High Love Fest brings three days of workshops and social events centered on love, identity and relationships to Denver.
Telly settles into her identity on debut album, “Para El Mundo 2”
“These new mainstream artists, like Young Miko and KWN, have really opened up more doors for artists like myself.”
Meet the Mile High Queer Club: The grassroots movement redefining Denver’s LGBTQ+ scene
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.
Photos: 16th Street swells with PrideFest
This might be the gayest 16th Street has ever been.
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Velvet Lasso’s LoHi lounge is finally open
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”
Trans fight club, self-defense classes build confidence and community
“I had to fight just to create this space where I could compete. … When I get in the ring, that’s the easy part.”
Seven LGBTQ+ groups and businesses creating community around Denver
Here’s where to find LGBTQ+ community in Denver.
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Charlie’s Denver cancels Pride turtle race amid animal cruelty complaints
Last weekend’s turtle race prompted reports to PETA, the state Bureau of Animal Protection, and the city health department.
Inside Denver’s lost lesbian bars
All of Denver’s lesbian bars are gone. But their roots endure, as does the city’s sapphic community.
Pride Month specials giving back to Denver’s LGBTQ+ community
See which restaurants are participating in the “Eating Out With Pride” program benefiting the Center on Colfax.
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Drag-out fight: Patagonia’s trademark lawsuit against drag queen heats up
One of Denver’s favorite Pride performers is pushing back against a legal attack from one of Denver’s favorite brands.
Divine Darkness wants to be Denver’s new queer witchy community hub
Divine Darkness’ co-owner affectionately described the venue as “the spooky fun store that has some really cool makeup.”
Denver Pride Announces 2026 Lineup of Performers and Parties
The stacked lineup includes two collaborations with Denver queer artist collective PlayHaus.
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This LGBTQ-Owned Auto Repair Shop Will Put Your Last Crappy Oil Change to Shame
Good Judy Garage is building a safer, more inclusive experience.
The Pearl’s Property Will Go to Auction If Taxes Aren’t Paid by April 22
Records show that after one owner dissolved the LLC, another owner filed an article of reinstatement — but now the doors are locked anyway due to more than $56,000 in unpaid taxes.
The Pearl Saga “Just Gets Messier by the Day”
This has been a tough week for the former Mercury Cafe space at 2199 California Street.
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The Pearl Dissolves LLC, Refunds $83,000 Raised in GoFundMe
After days of twists and turns, Denver’s only lesbian bar is no more.
What’s Going on With The Pearl?
Denver’s only lesbian bar is in danger of closing, and now a co-owner is talking about its GoFundMe and allegations of her involvement with an anti-LGBTQ church.
Colorado May Allow Lawsuits Against Conversion Therapy Providers Following Supreme Court Ruling
“Now more than ever, we must protect LGBTQ+ Coloradans from the harmful practice that is conversion therapy.”
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Victims of Conversion Therapy Could Sue Practitioners Under Colorado Bill
“We will continue working towards a world where LGBTQ people are treated as equals not in need of ‘conversion,'” Representative Alex Valdez says.