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		<title>Trans fight club, self-defense classes build confidence and community</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:35:14 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Seven LGBTQ+ groups and businesses creating community around Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Jennifer Verzuh</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Arts &amp; Culture</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/DenverQTBIPOC_Picnic.jpg" alt="people take a group picture at a picnic" /><p>Here's where to find LGBTQ+ community in Denver.</p>
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		<title>Charlie&#8217;s Denver cancels Pride turtle race amid animal cruelty complaints</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2017-31/august32017_colfax_restaurant_brandonmarshall_26_of_44_.webp" alt="Charlie&#039;s, 900 East Colfax Avenue" /><p>Last weekend's turtle race prompted reports to PETA, the state Bureau of Animal Protection, and the city health department.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/denver-bar-charlies-cancels-turtle-race-complaints-40894066/">Charlie&#8217;s Denver cancels Pride turtle race amid animal cruelty complaints</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Inside Denver&#8217;s lost lesbian bars</title>
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					<dc:creator>Carrie Smith</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_4961_ff8946-rotated-e1780356538554.jpeg" alt="stained glass art of a naked woman" /><p>All of Denver’s lesbian bars are gone. But their roots endure, as does the city's sapphic community.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/history-of-denvers-lost-lesbian-bars-40893818/">Inside Denver&#8217;s lost lesbian bars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pride Month specials giving back to Denver&#8217;s LGBTQ+ community</title>
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					<dc:creator>Staci Berry</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/pride-steubens1.jpg" alt="Steubens pride photo 2025" /><p>See which restaurants are participating in the "Eating Out With Pride" program benefiting the Center on Colfax.</p>
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		<title>Drag-out fight: Patagonia&#8217;s trademark lawsuit against drag queen heats up</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:09:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Untitled-May-29-2026-at-18.40.26-e1780102131436.png" alt="side-by-side photos Pattie Gonia and a patagonia store in denver" /><p>One of Denver's favorite Pride performers is pushing back against a legal attack from one of Denver's favorite brands.</p>
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		<title>Divine Darkness wants to be Denver&#8217;s new queer witchy community hub</title>
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					<dc:creator>Toni Tresca</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/IMG_2271.jpg" alt="Makeup selection" /><p>Divine Darkness' co-owner affectionately described the venue as "the spooky fun store that has some really cool makeup." </p>
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		<title>Denver Pride Announces 2026 Lineup of Performers and Parties</title>
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					<dc:creator>Cleo Mirza</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:24:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Nini1-e1769464148369.jpg" alt="Nini Coco entering the RuPaul&#039;s Drag race workroom in a rainbow latex outfit." /><p>The stacked lineup includes two collaborations with Denver queer artist collective PlayHaus.</p>
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		<title>This LGBTQ-Owned Auto Repair Shop Will Put Your Last Crappy Oil Change to Shame</title>
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					<dc:creator>Shannon Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-073430.png" alt="A person works on a car" /><p>Good Judy Garage is building a safer, more inclusive experience. </p>
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		<title>The Pearl&#8217;s Property Will Go to Auction If Taxes Aren&#8217;t Paid by April 22</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:03:35 -0600</pubDate>
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