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Little Saigon Tells Its Community’s Story at History Colorado

By Gil AsakawaOctober 21, 2025

The legacy of the Little Saigon Business District is celebrated in a new exhibit, Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon, at the History Colorado Center.

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The Catamounts Premiere A Town Called Harris, a Ghostly Comic Romp in a Historic Schoolhouse

By Toni TrescaOctober 21, 2025

“A Town Called Harris is like Noises Off or The Play That Goes Wrong, but immersive,” says the show’s playwright, Jessica Austgen.

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John Mulaney Is Coming to Red Rocks

By Kristen FioreOctober 20, 2025

Mulaney will make history as the first comedian ever to headline the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago, but first he’s coming to Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Spirit Halloween Pops Up Across the Street From Staple Costume Store Disguises

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 20, 2025

Planting a pop-up Spirit Halloween location across the street from Disguises, the local costume megastore, was a dick move.

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Ten Archaeological Sites in Colorado

By Abigail BlissOctober 20, 2025

Hidden canyons across the state feature cliff dwellings, rock art and other ancient artifacts.

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How to Catch the Orionids Meteor Shower in Colorado

By Kristen FioreOctober 18, 2025

There will be an opportunity to enjoy the spacey spectacle at its peak from the Centennial State very soon.

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Ten Places to Make Friends in Denver

By Tessa GuthrieOctober 17, 2025

The city has a lot of young, active people — yet connecting with them isn’t always easy.

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Scary Stuff: Denver-Themed Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

By Westword Staff and OthersOctober 17, 2025

We’re sorry, but also, you’re welcome.

Will Denver’s Season of Love is Blind Be the First Without Any Marriages?

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 16, 2025

Based on the finale preview, only two couples made it to the altar. Did either say “I do?”

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The Ten Best Pumpkin Patches Around Denver

The Ten Best Pumpkin Patches Around Denver

By Kristen FioreOctober 16, 2025

Pick your perfect pumpkin at these patches and events.

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Ten Best Ghost Tours in Denver and Beyond

By Toni TrescaOctober 16, 2025

The best ghost tours in Denver this year, from LoDo’s haunted bars to Boulder’s haunted theaters and the Stanley Hotel’s spooky lore.

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The Ten Best Thrift Stores Around Denver

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezOctober 15, 2025

Now is the time to thrift your Halloween costume!

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Ten Best Haunted Houses in Denver

By Toni TrescaOctober 14, 2025

Discover the scariest haunted houses in Denver for 2025, ranging from legendary scream parks to DIY home haunts to corn maze scares.

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Paint the Town: Some of Our Favorite New Murals in Denver

By Kristen FioreOctober 14, 2025

This summer, artists all over the metro area used brick and concrete canvases to paint the town with new murals.

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Buntport Theater Is Buying Its Building

By Kristen FioreOctober 13, 2025

The theater is more than doubling the total square footage of space available for rehearsals, storage and productions.

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This Year’s DocuWest Film Festival to Feature the Work of North High Students

By Owen SwallowOctober 13, 2025

“We are missing that perspective that many of these young filmmakers are bringing to the table. Talking about what affects them and letting them share it is an invaluable tool.”

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Ten Things to Do in Ouray

By Abigail BlissOctober 10, 2025

Discover cascading falls, via ferrata routes and scenic hot springs in the “Switzerland of America.”

Love is Blind Housed Couples in Recently Uninhabitable Denver Apartment Building

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 9, 2025

The building closed in 2022 due to flooding and falling glass… But at least the kitchen cabinets are large enough to fit Edmond.

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How Conspiracy Circus is Keeping Colorado Sideshow Alive

By Toni TrescaOctober 9, 2025

Denver’s Conspiracy Circus celebrates 44 shows of sideshow spectacle at the Learned Lemur on East Colfax on October 11.

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Convergence at Parsons Theatre Marks Decade of Showcasing Colorado’s Dance Diversity

By Toni TrescaOctober 9, 2025

Convergence 2025 brings ninety performers from twenty Colorado dance groups together for a cost-sharing celebration of movement.

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DCPA Off-Center Ends Development of New Immersive Theater

By Toni TrescaOctober 7, 2025

The announcement came with another blow: Charlie Miller, Off-Center’s co-founder, executive director and curator, will leave the organization in March after seventeen years.

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Photos: Behind-the-Scenes at The North Face Innovation Lab in RiNo

By Abigail BlissOctober 7, 2025

The iconic outdoor brand offered an exclusive tour prior to launching its all-new Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit.

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