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An actor rehearses a scene for an immersive performance at Meow Wolf in Denver.

Enter the Flickerwerm: Meow Wolf’s Phenomenomaly Comes Alive This Summer

By Toni TrescaJune 20, 2025

An exclusive look inside Denver’s newest looping, immersive performance, which runs from June 21 to August 9 at Meow Wolf.

Two pieces of art that showcase someone taking a photo of a banana duct-taped to the wall and someone taking a photo of a male statue's genitals.

“Snarky Norman Rockwell” Rick Dallago Debuts THIRST TRAPS at The Lab on Santa Fe

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJune 19, 2025

The exhibit comments on society’s obsession with inserting ourselves into every narrative via our smartphones.

A man performs ontage.

Denver Comic Pat Treuer’s New Book Explores Failing Big and Starting Over

By Toni TrescaJune 19, 2025

“The decision to write this book wasn’t driven by a wild success story, but rather by failure.”

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People sit in front of a disco ball mural

Fighting Fire With Ire: Lesbian Band the Dead Sinatras Used Music as Activism

By Kristen FioreJune 18, 2025

Legendary lesbian band the Dead Sinatras puts its best boots forward to kick LGBTQ+ artists into musical activism.

An orange sunset

Ten Best Summer Solstice Sunrise and Sunset Spots

By Kristen FioreJune 18, 2025

It’s summer! Go out and enjoy a sunrise or sunset.

A group of people in Renaissance Festival outfits.

The Best Garments We Saw at the Colorado Renaissance Festival Opening Weekend

By Kastle WasermanJune 17, 2025

Hear ye, hear ye, the Colorado Renaissance Festival is back. But is your outfit ready?

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A pole dancer poses by a pole.

How Bren Bigelow Fosters Queer Joy Through Pole Dancing

By Sara RosenthalJune 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.

Four cute food and space-themed plush toys have a distinct emotion on their face.

Celebrating Imperfections: How Mikey Schumacher Is Redefining the Plush Toy Industry

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJune 17, 2025

Personal flaws and struggles have never looked cuter until now.

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How Not to Build a (Colorado) Commune: Denver Author Writes From Experience

By Teague BohlenJune 16, 2025

Denver writer Jeff Richards’ new memoir recounts Colorado in the Summer of Love and the years that followed.

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An aerial view of Water World, featuring a pool, slides and a lazy river

All Wet: Make a Splash at These Five Denver Attractions

By Abigail BlissJune 14, 2025

Even in landlocked Colorado, there are places where you can take the plunge.

A large grand piano

Classy Keys: Steinway & Sons Opens Piano Store in Cherry Creek

By Kristen FioreJune 13, 2025

These are like the Ferraris of pianos.

People sit around a table working together to assemble Kynd Kits.

Drag Bingo Meets Volunteer Power in Project Helping Pride Event

By Toni TrescaJune 12, 2025

Celebrate Pride with drag bingo, Jell-O shots and direct action by making a Kynd Kit at Hamburger Mary’s on June 15.

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A large sculpture of a rhino

And the Rhino’s Name Is…

By Kristen FioreJune 12, 2025

The developers received over 1,000 suggestions.

A wide selection of shoes are on display at a store.

Ten Last-Minute Colorado-Inspired Father’s Day Gift Ideas

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJune 12, 2025

From one-of-a-kind hiking essentials to timeless leisure accessories, the best Colorado-inspired presents are here for you.

Oranges, beer and lip balm

Crack Open a Cold One…and a Lip Balm

By Kristen FioreJune 11, 2025

Sipping beer in between slathers of lip balm sounds downright nasty, but maybe Colorado will be a loyal market for the product.

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A comedian performs on stage at Comedy Works.

25 Years of Laughs: Inside Comedy Works’ Iconic New Faces Contest

By Toni TrescaJune 11, 2025

Colorado’s summer showdown features 168 comics battling for laughs, glory and a $1,500 prize.

Summer 2025: The Ten Best Wildflower Hikes Near Denver…and Five Further Afield

By Abigail BlissJune 11, 2025

Admire abundant blooms all summer long on these wildflower hikes near Denver….as well as a few more worth a long drive.

spider tattoo

Thirteen Denver Shops With Friday the 13th Flash Tattoo Deals

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJune 10, 2025

These shops are offering some scary good deals.

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Jay Shetty backdropped by a mountain scene on three digital panels while on stage at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Review: Five Key Takeaways from Jay Shetty’s Debut Show in Denver

By Abigail BlissJune 10, 2025

Celebrity guest Lilly Singh joined the former monk and life coach on stage during the On Purpose podcast tour finale.

When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

By Kristen FioreJune 10, 2025

Here’s when to catch the full moon in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it’s called a Strawberry Moon.

Hot Times Ahead: Things to Do Around Colorado This Summer

By Westword StaffJune 10, 2025

The coolest events during Denver’s hottest season.

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A group of actors perform onstage in Aurora Fox's Little Miss Sunshine.

Review: Little Miss Sunshine at Aurora Fox Arts Center is a Rocky Ride

By Toni TrescaJune 10, 2025

This local staging is full of talent, but this musical misfire can’t overcome a broken book and sloppy songs.

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