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Two comedians lay their heads on their hands

The Sickest Comedy Show Puts Disabled Comics Center Stage in Denver

By Toni TrescaJanuary 19, 2026

“The more people you see living out in the world like this, the more comfortable people are to be themselves.”

a colored pencil drawing of dancers pointing up

The Next Step: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Opens New Healing Arts Center

By Kristen FioreJanuary 17, 2026

“Anything that’s in your mind, anything that’s in your body, gets cleared away for that moment of time when you dance.”

The Weathered Wick is a custom candle studio in LoHi. (Courtesy of Erika Strassberg)

The Weathered Wick Brings Cozy Custom Candle Experience to LoHi

By Maddie BrowningJanuary 16, 2026

“The big thing about this is you leave with something you’re actually gonna use.”

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library in prison

Reading Between the Lines: Colorado Study Shows Prison Libraries Could Reduce Recidivism

By Teague BohlenJanuary 16, 2026

“Prison libraries feel very familiar. This isn’t Shawshank.”

Horn scultpure

The Long View Reflects on Linda Graham’s Career as a Ceramic Artist and Founder of DAVA

By Toni TrescaJanuary 15, 2026

A new DAVA retrospective looks at Linda Graham’s decades-long career of combining clay, science and community.

A portrait of a person in a field

Josiah Hesse’s Visceral Take on Growing Up in Religious Extremism

By Teague BohlenJanuary 15, 2026

The Denver writer’s memoir takes on “fear, shame, poverty, and the making of the Christian Right.”

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A person skis

This Colorado Spot Was Named One of the Best Small Adventure Towns in the World

By Kristen FioreJanuary 14, 2026

Coloradans never have to go far to find an adventure.

a mini brown cow

Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show

By Patricia Calhoun and OthersJanuary 13, 2026

Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.

A baby kangaroo

Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More

By Shannon TuckerJanuary 12, 2026

From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.

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A person wearing a red Topo Designs backpack and apparel outside of a log cabin

Topo Designs to Debut New Headquarters and Retail Store at York Street Yards

By Abigail BlissJanuary 9, 2026

The Denver-based apparel brand also plans to increase staffing by 40 percent and open more local outposts in the next three to five years.

Two women rehearse a scene for a play

Bad Books, A New Comedy About Book Banning, Is Coming to Denver and Boulder

By Toni TrescaJanuary 9, 2026

Curious Theatre and Local Theater Company co-produced a timely new comedy that’s “not about censorship; it’s about parental rights.”

A person riding on horseback through downtown Leadville with a skier in tow

Where to Watch and Try Skijoring Around Denver This Winter

By Abigail BlissJanuary 8, 2026

After the Stock Show, head to the high country for this mix of cowboy and ski culture.

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Evergreen Honors the Life of Beloved Community Leader Hank Alderfer

By Tim WeighartJanuary 8, 2026

Former Evergreen rancher, preservationist and beloved community leader Hank Alderfer passed away last month.

A T-shirt that says "Fuck ICE"

Denver Artist Making More “Fuck ICE” Hoodies, Shirts to Raise Money for Family of Renee Nicole Good

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 7, 2026

“It was important not to be subtle about it. We live in an era in which I think we have a government that’s putting the fear in us to not speak up.”

two pieces of plexiglass art

Maeve Eichelberger’s Plexiglass View of the Contemporary West

By Toni TrescaJanuary 7, 2026

Eichelberger’s work is in the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, part of the National Western Stock Show.

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People hooking up on a bed

Should I Hook Up With My Hot Neighbor? A Westword Contributor’s Experience

By Sara RosenthalJanuary 7, 2026

Is hooking up with your neighbor a thrilling convenience, or a terrible idea?

A person works out in a dark room

Get Fit in 2026: Five Unique Workouts to Spice Up Your Indoor Fitness Routine

By Shannon TuckerJanuary 6, 2026

Follow through on your New Year’s resolution and have fun while doing it!

people stand in a book store

West Side Books Enters a New Era With New Owner and Focus

By Teague BohlenJanuary 6, 2026

The Northside’s indie bookstore will close for a week in early January to re-tool and re-focus.

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A man holds a pair of cowboy boots with red spades on them

Just for Kicks: Lucky Bastard Custom Boots Now Open in Denver

By Kristen FioreJanuary 6, 2026

Brian Tomajko offers wearable western art at Lucky Bastard Custom Boots.

A Pioneer of Dating Apps Wants to Fix Modern Dating, Starting in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 5, 2026

Forget swiping and selfies. Denver’s newest dating app, Swerv, just needs your location.

People splattered in paint

Ten Unique Indoor Activity Joints Around Denver

By Teague BohlenJanuary 5, 2026

Cold? Stay indoors and play!

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A portrait of a man

Seven Denver Creatives to Watch in 2026

By Kristen FioreJanuary 1, 2026

These creative movers and shakers are in the spotlight for 2026.

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