Unfortunately for that portion of the world’s population that is not interested in equality, we feminists are everywhere. We’re a pretty tight group of individuals who work via a patriarchy-smashing global underground network that is often disguised/portrayed as a mindless, overreacting gossip machine. Recently, this network alerted me to the…
Looking for something to do before the full-on costumed hysteria known as Halloween sets in? We’ve rounded up three free events this week — a psychic-friendly get-together, a fiber artist’s dream expo and one semi-spooky production — that will cost you nothing to get through the door, but pay off…
Halloween is less than two weeks away, and the Mile High City is already in the mood for spooky celebrations. From not-so-scary haunted train rides to pumpkin-carving contests, bouncy castles, skydiving demonstrations and, of course, a whole lot of candy, we’ve rounded up some great family-friendly events happening this month…
Yes, zombies are taking over Denver this weekend — but you don’t have to be undead to have a lively time. If getting gory isn’t your thing, you can enjoy improv, wheel into a giant bicycle show, and start shopping for the holidays. There’s plenty to do — and many…
When Nan Desu Kan staff member Becca Cressler collapsed on stage during the Cosplay contest at this year’s anime convention, everyone in the building stepped in to help. After two grand mal seizures and an extended hospital stay, the uninsured Cressler was left with mounting medical bills — but again,…
Is hip-hop culture dead? That’s the question explored by Who Killed Jigaboo Jones?, billed as “a one-man mockumentary on the hip-hop industrial complex.” The show was created with the simple objective of making people laugh — and think: “To me, the character Jigaboo Jones represents the current state of hip-hop,…
The world was wowed in 2008 when director Megumi Sasaki released Herb & Dorothy, a documentary on Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a couple of very low-key modern-art collectors. The postal worker and librarian had spent decades filling their cramped New York City apartment with thousands of pieces, including works by…
It’s no secret that Denver’s comedy scene is thriving, and today the seventh annual Denver Improv Festival begins a five-day run of shows, workshops and parties that has attracted comedians from across the U.S., including Convoy from Los Angeles and Switch Committee from Chicago. See also: James Clark of Governor…
The Halloween season isn’t just about candy and costumes — there’s a supernatural side to the holiday, and Colorado is full of great ways to get spooked. From cemetery walks to haunted wild West town tours, here are ten of the best opportunities for scaring up a good time (and…
I’ve thought about what it would be like to be famous — a lot. Being the self-absorbed person I am, one who grew up with parents telling me how great I was at everything I did definitely made me into an adult who wanted nothing more than total stardom. Since…
Maybe you blew all your cash on the Great American Beer Festival or a weekend of leaf-peeping. But there’s plenty you can do in Denver this week — for free. You can catch a movie, check out local poets or see new photography by Kristen Hatgi-Sink at Goldyn, the high-class…
Halloween is still weeks away, but this weekend we’ve got some spooky primers, including a haunted walk through Castlewood Canyon and a zombie fashion show. But there are plenty of non-scary parties and art gatherings, too. Below we showcase ten cool things to do this weekend; for many more, check…
This Friday, October 11, Taylor Gonda and Kevin O’Brien of the These Things Matter podcast will defend Waiting for Godot as actor Brian Colonna and comedian Andrew Orvedahl bring it for Waiting for Guffman in “Debating for Guffman,” the first off-kilter entertainment pairing of the 2013 Black Sheep Fridays season…
The story of Matthew Shepard’s brutal 1998 murder left an indelible mark on the LGBTQ civil-rights movement. In the new documentary Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine, Shepard’s family, friends and teachers tell the story of the young man behind the headlines, piecing together an illuminating portrait of a…
Matthew Shepard’s brutal murder fifteen years ago in Laramie, Wyoming, has become a major symbol of the struggle for civil rights for the LGBTQ community around the globe. Now, thanks to the diligent work of Shepard friend and filmmaker Michele Josue, the world gets to see so much more of…
It’s October, which in Colorado means time for snow and 70-plus degree days. If you just moved here six months ago — which is great! We’re glad you did! — there are some things you should know about Colorado. First, whatever clothes your brought from your home state, whether it…
While the weather is still deciding if it’s ready for fall, it is clear that we humans are set, as activities move inside and we prepare to brave the colder tempuratures. In accordance with this acclimation, we’ve found some great, free gatherings — like movies all about the secret powers…
Fall is making its presence known with cooler weather, even snow. And just in time for this season change, this weekend is packed with both indoor and outdoor activities — including a chili cook-off, a larger-than-life comedy showdown, a masquerade ball, an all-ages dance party, and the triumphant return of…
Having already made its name globally by putting on a film festival as part of last year’s Venice Biennale, Denver’s Design OnScreen is at it again. The first annual Milano Design Film Festival kicked off today, and the local non-profit is showcasing a wide variety of design-oriented films over the…
In Who Killed Jigaboo Jones?, Jeff Campbell dissects the current state of hip-hop through the fictional story of a fallen rapper. His “one-man mockumentary on the hip-hop industrial complex” is an exploration on the exploitation of hip-hop culture, taking aiming at the industry in a humorous, thought-provoking way. After the…
World-renowned choreographer Karole Armitage is recognized for bringing non-traditional elements to the stage with her radical modern dance pieces. The performance tonight at Macky Auditorium will be no exception, as the dancer and her company, Armitage Gone! Dance, present Fables on Global Warming. Using costumes, puppetry in the traditions of…
My earliest childhood memories of 7-Eleven are all positive. Growing up in the pseudo-suburban area of southeast Denver known as Virginia Village, I spent many summer days scrounging for enough change to buy a Slurpee and three or four pieces of Bazooka bubble gum at the nearby 7-Eleven. Because way…
