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Date With Your Dog: Denver Singles Mixer Connects Couples and Their Canines

By Hannah Metzger

Jul 24, 2025

More than 300 people have signed up to attend the doggy dating event at Improper City this evening.

Even Lauren Boebert Wants Epstein Files Released

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 15, 2025

The Colorado congresswoman called for a special counsel to reveal the Epstein client list, and you'll never guess her suggestion. Actually, you probably can.

Love Bites: Heavy Metal Speed Dating Aims to Connect Local Metalheads

By Justin Criado

Jul 9, 2025

The free Black Sky Brewery event on Friday, July 11, includes a chance to win concert tickets.

Five Lessons on Love From Denver’s Polyamory Scene for Non-Monogamy Visibility Week

By Sara Rosenthal

Jul 7, 2025

“Non-monogamy is a lot more common than people think," says local therapist Lindsay Hayes.

People watch Love Island on a big screen

We Just Got a Text: The Olive Tiger Now Hosts Love Island Watch Parties

By Laura Smith

Jun 27, 2025

Cocktails, "bombshells" and new connections bring the community together at The Olive Tiger.

Sex and Psychedelics Converge in Downtown Denver Convention

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jun 24, 2025

"There's a lot of shame on how we work with these medicines. There's a lot of shame in what our kinks are."

How Bren Bigelow Fosters Queer Joy Through Pole Dancing

By Sara Rosenthal

Jun 17, 2025

Pole in the Pearl is a queer-friendly, trans-run pole-dancing event held every third Saturday of the month at The Pearl.

Looking for Love in Denver? Try Kickball

By Sara Rosenthal

May 22, 2025

Officially, Volo might brand itself as a social sports league…but unofficially, it might be Denver’s largest singles meat market.

It's a Date: A Memorable Mother's Day Sans Kids

By Kristen Fiore

May 8, 2025

After taking your flock to the Colorado Chocolate Festival, steal some time for yourselves.

A Growing Body of Research Shows Pornography Causes Lasting Harm to the Brain and Relationships

By Danielle Sukenik

Apr 27, 2025

Governor Jared Polis just vetoed a bill regulating social media access. Will the Colorado House override it this week?

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Colorado Tops U.S. in “New Sex Positions” Searches

By Sara Rosenthal

Apr 25, 2025

Are Coloradans not sexually satisfied? Or perhaps they’re just kinky.

The Poetry Brothel Is Returning to Denver

By Teague Bohlen

Apr 18, 2025

It pops up at Prismajic to "blow your mind and nothing else."

It's a Date: A Sweet and Savory Date Away From the Crowds

By Westword Staff

Apr 16, 2025

Get some fresh air, steak and cake on this date away from the crowds that won't break the bank.

Denver Speed Dating Event Has Singles Microdose Magic Mushrooms First

By Hannah Metzger

Apr 10, 2025

First dates often revolve around coffee or alcohol, so why not psilocybin?

It's a Date: Immersive Art + Flavorful Cocktails and Eats

By Westword Staff

Apr 9, 2025

This week's date itinerary request was looking for an immersive experience.

It's a Date: Mexican Food, Karaoke and Anime

By Westword Staff

Apr 2, 2025

Try steaming molcajete at Adelita's Cocina Y Cantina and group karaoke in a private room at Muse.

It's a Date: Great Views and Mountaintop Aprés at Winter Park Resort

By Westword Staff

Mar 26, 2025

Hop on a train and get out of town for views, music, food and drinks.

A view of Denver's Cheeseman Park through the trees.

It's a Date: A Breezy Date Away From the Kids

By Westword Staff

Mar 19, 2025

Enjoy a romantic evening fueled by light exercise and good food and views.

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It's a Date: Oh, Shit, I Forgot It Was Date Night

By Westword Staff

Mar 12, 2025

We're here to save your ass with a date-night itinerary that will work on the fly.

Love Is Blind is Coming to Denver for Its Next Season

By Hannah Metzger

Mar 10, 2025

Two years after the show started casting in Denver, the Mile High season is upon us.

Sex & Dating

Aurora Man Shares His AI Love Story on New Podcast

Dating App for Pickleball Lovers Launches in Colorado

Sex & Dating

Aurora Man Shares His AI Love Story on New Podcast

Dating App for Pickleball Lovers Launches in Colorado

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