Although it’s hard to tell from the weather, summer is almost here., and starting Monday, you can wear all the white you want. Over the next few days, you have two choices: let the rain keep you down or ignore it and do what you should be doing over Memorial…
Next weekend is Memorial Day, and you’re probably already deep into plans for what to do with your three-day weekend. But don’t forget all the free fun in the area over the next few days. This week you can party in a new place, explore ethnic hair issues and help…
Although many, if not most, of the events listed here each week are free, it’s rare that they are all free. Which is what makes today’s 10 for $10 so special — and why there’s no excuse not to have fun this weekend. You’re going to kick yourself if you…
Hopefully you got to treat mom over the weekend, but now it’s time to treat yourself. This week, treat yourself like a princess and build a beer castle, discuss issues over some coloring books and go behind the scenes of sketch comedy all for free. Check out the Westword calendar…
Sitting on a park bench or in your backyard is something you can do for free, but how about sitting on the back of a motorcycle? This week, that is free, too, and it might be a little more entertaining. You can also peruse flea markets art galleries and even…
May is turning out to be a month of opportunity. This week you can meet an accomplished poet, celebrate a store’s birthday and catch some sophisticated jazz — all for free. For more events, check out the Westword calendar — and if we missed a bargain, let us know in the…
There’s no better way to start a new month than with a weekend, and this weekend is chock full of partying, so wear some comfortable shoes and a big hat. We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, dancing away pounds and checking out a battalion of food trucks. Find more to do…
Today is National Tell a Story Day, and free activities around town say a lot about Denver’s robust arts scene. This week you can question a comedian, explore collage and learn more about the upcoming municipal elections. Check out the Westword calendar for more events, and if we missed a bargain,…
Us humans have infinite potential. We use up most of our energy during the week to make enough scratch to do what were passionate about on the weekends. Over the next couple days see what the potential some humans have through art, comedy, dance and so much more. It’s going…
There’s more than pot in Denver this week. For starters, there are plants — and there will be Earth Day events all over town, including a free celebration in Civic Center Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday. But free events are popping up all around Denver, with…
The annual 4/20 celebration missed the weekend by only one day this year, but it’s probably not going to keep anyone from partaking in a toke here and there. Whether you do or not, we have a diverse list of events this week, from artisan flea markets, 1990s nostalgia or…
It’s one of the two guarantees: death and taxes. And if you haven’t finished your taxes yet, you might wish you were dead. But instead of letting Uncle Sam get you down, get out and have some fun — for free. This week you can get weird at the carnival,…
I know everyone’s super geared up for National Siblings Day. Don’t fret about what to get you bro or sis, though. Instead, take them to one of these cool events to show them how much you care. This weekend, we got you covered on laughs, anniversary parties and formal dances…
The 67th annual Conference on World Affairs is bringing the world to Boulder for for a free-for-all of free programs this week — but there are also plenty of free activities in Denver, where you can test your cultural knowledge, look deep into a painting and geek out with the…
We made it to April, which means farmers’ markets, outdoor movies and all those other summer activities will be here before you know it. In the meantime, though, there’s plenty of other activities to fill your weekend. Head to the hills, chomp on some dills and get your Ziggy Stardust…
Has everyone been planning and practicing their #classicgags for April Fools Day? Put some detergent on your neighbors lawn (pray for rain), wrap the latrine with Saran Wrap. But this week’s free events are no joke: You can catch comedy, dig into new concepts or party to loud music —…
Smooth characters have smooth moves, and one of the smoothest moves around is showing your friends a good time without spending too much green. This week, our column has a surplus of smooth events for everyone to enjoy. Preview Boulder Arts Week, drink Iron Maiden’s beer and eat free pizza…
This is the first week of spring, and free entertainment is blooming all over town. You can check out some rad sounds, test your hip-hop IQ or put life on trial without ever opening your wallet. For information on even more events, check the Westword calendar — and if we missed…
Remember that episode of The Simpsons when Homer goes to the chili cookoff and then enters the third dimension? It was pretty trippy, but it taught us a lesson: If you’re going extra spicy, know what you’re getting yourself into or else you might wind up missing for a couple…
From the warm weather to cool events, this past weekend was one of those times when Denver is one of the best places on earth. And this week gives us even more reasons to be proud of our city. Learn about Denver’s role in the founding of the Beats (as…
Denver is getting in the swing of sunshine, which means we have to party this weekend, because it could snow three feet next week out of nowhere. To celebrate the third weekend in March, head up the hill for Frozen Dead Guy Days, learn a new old dance, or binge…
We all lost an hour of sleep on Sunday, and it’s going to take a while to get used all the extra sunshine in our days. But you should be able to adjust quickly to all the free fun available this week, when you can welcome the Month of Photography,…
