Today the Fourth of July is synonymous with top-of-the-line pyrotechnic displays and big BBQ cookouts with the latest gas-grill technology. But how did we celebrate America before we could Instagram the moment? Find out at the Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration at Four Mile Historic Park, which will be hosting…
With 200 craft breweries in Colorado, it’s no surprise that out-of-state outfits want to cash in on this state’s thriving beer culture. Tonight in City Park, the Boston Beer Company will host the Samuel Adams Brew & View, where audiences can play lawn games, graze food-truck offerings and sample beers,…
Artist Eric Matelski sometimes curates shows in non-traditional spaces — bars, restaurants, even the MacSpa, a business co-owned by his wife. He also admits to having a thing for Denver history — which helps explain why Art & Writing, a show of local art he puts together for the annual…
Between the venue changes and the schedule additions, there’s a lot that’s new at Wanderlust this year — and the event has just gotten bigger and better. “As Wanderlust has grown, we found ourselves needing a bit more room to stretch in the village,” says Wanderlust co-founder Sean Hoess. Hence…
Though the heart of the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival, now in its 24th year, is the art (this year there are 250 artists in thirteen media categories), there’s always something new to look forward to. The 2014 edition kicks off this morning with just such a novelty: Mayor Michael…
Glendale’s Infinity Park is home to the region’s burgeoning rugby scene, but in the summertime, it’s also the place to go for Monday Movie Madness, a bi-weekly outdoor family film fest. And tonight’s offering is Big, the all-ages Tom Hanks blockbuster that celebrates what’s good and not so good about…
Leave it to Warm Cookies of the Revolution to come up with a highly entertaining way to illustrate political machinations. High Stakes: Poker and Politics is “a Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament — but we’re changing a few rules,” says co-organizer Evan Weissman. “One is the initial amount of chips…
Long before Denver Comic Con packed the halls of the Colorado Convention Center with fans of comics and geek culture, a small band of artists was carving out a comics scene in town. “We used to do a little comics fanzine and did some comic cons back in the ’80s,…
History Colorado offers live-performance programming to supplement its educational offerings for a couple of reasons. “We bring in live performers to help history come to life,” says visitor-experience coordinator Alison Salutz, “as well as to showcase the amazing amount of talent we have in our state.” Salutz notes that the…
July days, with their sweltering afternoons and late evening sunsets, are filled with a kind of sun-dappled shapelessness; days once described by Ada Louise Huxtable as “jeweled balm for the battered spirit.” Balming the battered is also a standup comedian’s job description, and this month promises a healing wave of laughs washing over our arid city, featuring seasoned chortle-mongers from across the country. From one-night only theater appearances from sitcom stars to comedy nerd heroes headlining our local clubs over the weekend, battered spirits from across the spectrum of comedy fandom will have plenty of opportunities to laugh in air-conditioned comfort.
Artist House Tour Series: Featuring John Haley III of Lakewood Neighborhood
For some reason, women who desire to take care of their bodies — especially through preventative measures — are terrifying to some large corporations. Yesterday, five of the nine Supreme Court justices decided that Hobby Lobby was human and that women were not, ruling that certain kinds of companies don’t…
As a break from this weekend’s flag-waving and fireworks, wouldn’t it be nice to cool off indoors in a darkened theater for an hour or two? Here are some options — ambitious, naughty or light-hearted, depending on your mood — to chill with over the holiday. See also: Dead Man…
All aboard! Colorado has a strong railroading heritage, and with Denver’s Union Station reopening this month, now is the time to get out and ride the rails. Train fans marvel at the tourism lines running in this state, which wind through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world…
Summer is finally here, and the winter clothes are safely tucked away. It’s time to celebrate Denver’s hottest season at a series of cool events, everything from Neiman Marcus’s Last Call sale to fashion workshops offered by Fashion Denver. Here are our ten favorite fashion-forward activities in Denver this month…
For the past six months, Westword has been talking to tattoo artists around town, exploring the talent and diversity of the Mile High ink scene. While there are different styles and philosophies, most artists agree that succeeding in the tattoo industry requires passion, creativity and hard work. Here are five…
July is a perfect time to bask under the stars at one of Denver’s many outdoor screenings or to cuddle up in an air-conditioned theater and get out of the heat. This month’s picks for movie events include throw-back classics, one queer festival and two killer new releases. See also:…
So, you’ve got a kid, huh? Whether it’s your own rambunctious preschooler or the bratty nephew you’ve been charged with keeping alive for the next five hours, the most important thing is leaving your house where valuables are liable to be destroyed and seeking refuge on somebody else’s property. In…
With the Fourth of July holiday landing on a Friday this year, Colorado will be home to patriotic celebrations full of music, food, fun and fireworks (of course) all weekend long. We’ve rounded up twenty of the best family-friendly spots to celebrate, whether right here in the city, on the…
#70: Thomas Scharfenberg As an artist, Thomas Scharfenberg isn’t so interested in getting ahead. Instead, he prefers to brighten the underground with patterned murals and painted rocks placed in unexpected settings. He borrows a little from street art, the DIY movement and his one-time mentor at the Rocky Mountain College…
Denver isn’t known for its beach scene, but last Saturday, the EXDO event center was filled in with sand and covered with inflatable pools for Inkmonstr’s Pool series. Westword photographer Aaron Thackeray was there to capture all the games and pool splashing, and you can view the entire Inkmonstr slide…
Denver Public Library’s Chris Loffelmacher wants people to see the DPL as “a community gathering spot where citizens can be with their ‘tribe.’ That has always been a goal of libraries, but it has become more and more important in the age of social media. We want to give our…
