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Six More Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 14, 2023

Are you ready to roll? Activities include Punk Night, the Aries Rainbow Dome skate party, a toy show and more.

Muriel Juneberry Fahrion on How She Came Up With Strawberry Shortcake and the Care Bears

By Teague BohlenApril 14, 2023

Fahrion is the special guest at the Toy and Doll Supershow in Denver this weekend.

Art Attack: The Best New Gallery Shows in Denver This Weekend

By Susan FroydApril 13, 2023

If you like the surreal and the psychedelic, hit Ryan Joseph Gallery and Threyda on Saturday.

A black and white street art mural in Denver by muralist A.L. Grime

After a Year Delay, This International Mural Fest Is Officially Coming to RiNo

By Emily FergusonApril 13, 2023

After cutting ties with Crush Walls, RiNo was looking for a new annual mural event. Now, Denver Walls will showcase street art and augmented reality from local and international artists.

Life coach and Colorado author Amrita Rose reclines in a plaid hammock.

Amrita Rose Is a Life Coach, and She Wants You to Burn Your Suit

By Teague BohlenApril 13, 2023

This Colorado author is coaching us how not to have a boring life in her latest book, “No Plaid Suits.”

Welcome, ¡Viva! Streets Denver This Summer; Adios, Labor Day Taste of Colorado

By Patricia CalhounApril 12, 2023

The annual event will be split up over four Sundays in conjunction with the new ¡Viva! Streets Denver.

D3 Arts Is a True Treasure of Westwood, Maintaining the Neighborhood’s Roots and Mexican Heritage

By John FlathmanApril 12, 2023

The unique blend of activities D3 Arts provides is intended to focus on community health, cultural identity and artistic expression.

A still from XicanIndie's opening night film The Handshake

XicanIndie Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years of Spotlighting Latin Films

By John FlathmanApril 12, 2023

The four-day festival presents films that you can’t find anywhere else, with entries coming from areas throughout the US as well as Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

Vander Jacket Adds Colorful Options to the Running Apparel Market

By Kastle WasermanApril 11, 2023

Vander Jacket is not your typical athletic wear.

Dancin’ Baseballers Dazzle in a Reimagined Production of Damn Yankees

By Toni TrescaApril 11, 2023

The production “is nostalgic, but with updated inclusivity that was needed all along.”

Purrfect: Garden of the Cats Brings Furry Tails Show to Golden

By John FlathmanApril 10, 2023

What cat will be the reigning Supreme Grand Champion? Which will be the Best Maine Coon?

Seven Things to Do for Free in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 10, 2023

Get up and get out of the house!

BETC Selects New Artistic and Managing Directors

By Toni TrescaApril 7, 2023

Both have been active in the Colorado theater community for years, and are fierce supporters of BETC.

Ten More Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 7, 2023

Play ball! Theater and Easter events, and the Colorado Rockies celebrate their thirtieth anniversary opening weekend.

Hana Kebede’s Poetic Prose Wins Colorado’s Poetry Out Loud Competition

By Julianna O'ClairApril 7, 2023

The Overland High School student won the state competition and will be jetting to D.C. to compete at the national level.

Five Things to Do for Free in Denver This Weekend

By Westword StaffApril 7, 2023

A flurry of fun ranging from concerts to lectures to Boulder Arts Week.

Art Attack: Spring Forward With a Fantastic First Friday in Denver

By Susan FroydApril 6, 2023

The Art District on Santa Fe is bursting with new shows, Denver muralist Jason Garcia has an exhibit at RiNo Art Park, Abby Gregg debuts new work at Meow Wolf, and more!

DCPA’s Musical Adaptation of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple Honors Black Women

By Toni TrescaApril 6, 2023

Beautiful sets, all-star actors and beautiful music and movement await at DCPA’s production of “The Color Purple,” a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s book.