Arts & Culture Archives

D3 Arts Is a True Treasure of Westwood, Maintaining the Neighborhood’s Roots and Mexican Heritage

By John FlathmanApril 12, 2023

The unique blend of activities D3 Arts provides is intended to focus on community health, cultural identity and artistic expression.

A still from XicanIndie's opening night film The Handshake

XicanIndie Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years of Spotlighting Latin Films

By John FlathmanApril 12, 2023

The four-day festival presents films that you can’t find anywhere else, with entries coming from areas throughout the US as well as Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

Vander Jacket Adds Colorful Options to the Running Apparel Market

By Kastle WasermanApril 11, 2023

Vander Jacket is not your typical athletic wear.

Dancin’ Baseballers Dazzle in a Reimagined Production of Damn Yankees

By Toni TrescaApril 11, 2023

The production “is nostalgic, but with updated inclusivity that was needed all along.”

Purrfect: Garden of the Cats Brings Furry Tails Show to Golden

By John FlathmanApril 10, 2023

What cat will be the reigning Supreme Grand Champion? Which will be the Best Maine Coon?

Seven Things to Do for Free in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 10, 2023

Get up and get out of the house!

BETC Selects New Artistic and Managing Directors

By Toni TrescaApril 7, 2023

Both have been active in the Colorado theater community for years, and are fierce supporters of BETC.

Ten More Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 7, 2023

Play ball! Theater and Easter events, and the Colorado Rockies celebrate their thirtieth anniversary opening weekend.

Hana Kebede’s Poetic Prose Wins Colorado’s Poetry Out Loud Competition

By Julianna O'ClairApril 7, 2023

The Overland High School student won the state competition and will be jetting to D.C. to compete at the national level.

Five Things to Do for Free in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 7, 2023

A flurry of fun ranging from concerts to lectures to Boulder Arts Week.

Art Attack: Spring Forward With a Fantastic First Friday in Denver

By Susan FroydApril 6, 2023

The Art District on Santa Fe is bursting with new shows, Denver muralist Jason Garcia has an exhibit at RiNo Art Park, Abby Gregg debuts new work at Meow Wolf, and more!

DCPA’s Musical Adaptation of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Honors Black Women

By Toni TrescaApril 6, 2023

Beautiful sets, all-star actors and beautiful music and movement await at DCPA’s production of “The Color Purple,” a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s book.

Step Back In Time With The Age of Nostalgia at Another Gallery

By Julianna O'ClairApril 5, 2023

Another Gallery’s sophomore show showcases works by fourteen different artists that explore the complexity of longing for the past.

PopUp Theatre Threatened With Protests Over Its Production of Corpus Christi

By Toni TrescaApril 4, 2023

“It’s absolutely despicable that some people would turn around and make [Jesus Christ] homosexual.”

Colorado Festival of Horror’s New Screening Pairs Local and Classic Horror Films

By John FlathmanApril 4, 2023

Don’t miss the double FEARture of ’80s classic “Fright Night” alongside Ryan Policky’s series “London Motel” at the Sie FilmCenter on Saturday!

All C’s Fan Expo Gets Bigger but Stays Free

By Teague BohlenApril 3, 2023

“We want to provide everyone with a place where they can be a kid again.”

Ten More Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 1, 2023

As March moves into April, this city’s cultural scene isn’t fooling around.

Get Outside: Stargazing Destinations and Dark Skies in Colorado

By Abigail BlissMarch 31, 2023

Did you miss out on the Northern Lights in Colorado? There will be more opportunities to see them in the coming years, but these locations are always awe-inspiring.