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Lanterns on the water

Two Lantern Festivals in Denver Not to Miss This Summer

By Toni TrescaJuly 10, 2025

Lanterns light up the Denver metro area this summer with glowing lakes, giant sculptures and magical after-dark adventures.

People in yellow vests examine specimen

Dino Fossil Discovered Under Denver Museum of Nature & Science Parking Lot

By Kristen FioreJuly 9, 2025

“It’s like a lone dot in the middle of a giant geologic connect-the-dots puzzle of rocks that surround Denver.”

Burlesque performers appear onstage.

Colorado Burlesque Festival is Back for Thirteenth Year of Glitter and Glam

By Toni TrescaJuly 9, 2025

“There’s always something very chaotic that happens on stage or off during the Colorado Burlesque Festival.”

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A police car stands in front of the Rodz and Bodz Museum when it was located at Colorado Mills.

Colorado’s Movie Car Museum Is Closing…for Now

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 9, 2025

Known for its iconic vehicles from classic movies, Rodz and Bodz will close August 3, with an auction later that month.

Two cats do a barrel roll.

Review: The Amazing Acro-Cats Return to Denver With Purr-fectly Chaotic Charm

By Toni TrescaJuly 8, 2025

The cat circus-meets-rock-show hybrid is back at the Bug Theatre in a two-paws-up production.

Punch Bowl at Adrift Tiki Bar.

Ten Things to Do in Baker

By Shannon TuckerJuly 8, 2025

The Baker neighborhood is known for its quirky charm, eclectic shops, colorful bungalow homes and late-night bar scene.

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A drag queen with her hands raised

Dungeons and Dragons and Drag…Oh My!: Denver Drag Queens Debut D&D Podcast

By Teague BohlenJuly 8, 2025

Denver Drag queens bring their ‘big wigs’ and twenty-siders to game for the Queens of the Roundtable podcast and web series.

Two men hold plaques.

Eyes on the Prize: Denver Duo Sets Guinness World Record For Most Eyeball Tattoos on the Body (Again)

By Toni TrescaJuly 7, 2025

Stoke Lucero, the owner and artist at Lakewood’s Nocturnal Tattoo, has tattooed 100 eyeballs on Chadwyck Minson’s right leg.

The Coolest Things We Saw at FAN EXPO on the Fourth of July

By Teague BohlenJuly 5, 2025

Denver’s four-day geek-stravaganza is well underway.

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A person browses art

Photos: Browsing Some of the Country’s Hottest Art at Cherry Creek Arts Festival

By Kristen FioreJuly 5, 2025

Now in its 34th year, the event is one of the most competitive fine arts festivals in the United States.

Commerce City Fireworks

All the Fourth of July Fireworks Shows and Festivities in Denver and Beyond

By Westword StaffJuly 4, 2025

Picnics, parades and pyrotechnics!

People kayak in a lake with mountains

Ten Things to Do in Trinidad This Summer

By Kyle WagnerJuly 3, 2025

It’s safe to say this town knows how to keep things interesting.

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A girl wearing a black blazer, gold hoop earrings and a bold red lip smiles while holding two books in front of greenery.

Fatima Najar Madera’s Nuestra Historia Uplifts Immigrant, First-Generation Latino Voices

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 3, 2025

“No one really talks about why our families chose to come here to the United States. What is their American Dream today?”

People and a dog sit together in the grass

Warm Cookies to Host In[ter]dependence Day Celebration in Denver

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 2, 2025

Looking for a different kind of festivity? Join Warm Cookies of the Revolution for some community bonding.

Superheros

Ten Things to See at FAN EXPO Denver

By Teague BohlenJuly 1, 2025

The can’t-miss highlights of Colorado’s own pop-culture con.

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A woman next to bookshelves

The Story Isn’t Over: The Bookies Sells, Will Live to See Another Day

By Teague BohlenJuly 1, 2025

The saga of The Bookies happily enters its third chapter.

a woman watches a screen

Denver Month of Video 2025 Lights Up the City with Moving Art

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2025

The second edition of this free festival transforms Denver into a month-long showcase of international and local video art.

An outdoor immersive art installation.

Review: Novo Ita is a Lush, Eco-Themed Art Playground

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2025

Spectra Art Space’s Novo Ita: Propagation brings story-rich, hands-on immersion to South Broadway.

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A sea lion sits on a rock

Back With a Splash: Sea Lions Return to Denver Zoo Upon Completion of New Habitat

By Kristen FioreJune 30, 2025

Sea lions have returned to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and are now enjoying a new $19 million habitat.

A person in a pink dress dances

Photos: Denver Comes Out for PrideFest

By Kristen FioreJune 29, 2025

The festivities continue Sunday, starting with the Vizzy Denver Parade at 9:30 a.m.

A graphic of a bird

Effin’ Birds Migrates to Denver for Events

By Teague BohlenJune 28, 2025

Creator Aaron Reynolds hits Mutiny Comics before Fan Expo.

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Denver's first Pride Marriage Marathon event on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Dozens of Couples Tie the Knot During Denver’s First Pride Marriage Marathon

By Hannah MetzgerJune 27, 2025

“Love wins, no matter who you love,” says Denver Clerk Paul López.

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