Fifth Annual COLORCON Painting the Town…and Westword Parking Lot
The murals all portray iconic people of color from Colorado, with a free community celebration with live music, food and drinks.
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The Best Art Openings, Shows, Sales and Events This Weekend
Here’s how to paint the town this weekend.
Colfax Canvas Mural Festival to Add Four Murals to East Colfax Neighborhood
“The murals weren’t just about defining the neighborhood – they were about giving a sense of pride to the neighborhood,”
See Rasputin in Drag With Willy/Nicky by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group
This anti-imperialist drag play is devised by local queer talent and performed at Buntport Theater from August 25-September 3.
RiNo Art District Welcomes Denver Walls, an International Mural Fest, in September
Spearheaded by muralist A.L. Grime, Denver Walls will welcome artists from around the world.
Spanish-Language Films Return to the Holiday Theater With Cinema Azteca
With titles from throughout South America, Cinema Azteca might be the most diverse contemporary Latin series ever to hit Denver.
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Summer Scream Takes Over Lakeside Amusement Park
All you can drink, all you can ride, a life-size Furby, Tamagotchi photo booth, and more are included at DenverFilm’s annual fundraiser.
It’s Showtime: Charles Parson, Colorado Women to Watch and Los Fantasmas Art Collective
Charles Parson, Colorado Women to Watch and Los Fantasmas Art Collective
Get Thrifty Arc Podcast Host Gives Five Tips for National Thrift Day
Before you go out thrifting, treat yourself to these tips from a thrifting pro.
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Denver Now, Denver Then: Katy Kidd’s Art Is Gen X Through and Through
Artist Katy Kidd went from East High to the Rainbow Family and then back to Denver, where she reflects on time through art.
Unsilent: CU Boulder Acquires the Legacy of Theologian Matthew Fox
Reverend Matthew Fox used raves as masses and officiated Jerry Garcia’s wedding and funeral.
Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Comes to DCPA
“It’s a story for everyone, and everyone can take something away from it.”
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Horror Convention Crypticon Is Creeping Into Denver
It’s a good year for horror fans in the Mile High City.
Everything Is Terrible! Brings Latest Fever-Dream Film to Meow Wolf
The artist collective’s new film is about the “central wisdom of kids seeing through the BS of the world.”
Avenue Q Brings Musical Puppet Mayhem to Miners Alley Playhouse
This satirical parody of Sesame Street won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2004 – over Wicked! – for its clever depiction of adult-oriented topics, such as racism, pornography and coming out, using puppets.
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PopUp Theatre Disbanded Following Artistic Director’s Failure to Pay Artists
After false promises, injuries on set and fake board meetings, Christopher Huelshorst kept sending emails saying the money would come – four months later, the debt is still unpaid.
Frankie Lee Talks Coming Out and Leaving the Mormon Church in Award-Winning One-Man Show
From finding a fellow church member on Grindr at age eighteen to finally leaving Mormonism, Frankie Lee looks at his religious background with a sense of humor.
CinemaQ Film Festival Celebrates Fifteen Years of LGBTQ+ Films
CinemaQ founder Keith Garcia goes over this year’s festival highlights, including an appearance from cult icon Udo Kier.
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In World Premiere of Jeremiah, Colorado Playwright Confronts Toxic Masculinity and Gun Violence
The play investigates “what it is about guns that makes them so appealing to vulnerable young men.”
Burning Man Preview at ReelWorks, Breckenridge International Festival of Arts and More
Art cars at ReelWorks, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy at BMoCA, and the debut of BRDG Project’s new space.
Cap Off Your Summer Reading With Colorado Poet Kika Dorsey’s First Novel, As Joan Approaches Infinity
“It’s a metaphor for how women, especially middle-aged women, are invisible in our society.”
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The Art Sol Feeds Creativity With New Gallery and Podcast, Dinner With Artists
The Jeff Puckett Images Studio Gallery will have its grand opening this week alongside podcasters/curators the Art Sol.