Why can Glendale sell alcohol until 4 a.m., but Denver bars can't?
Business

Why can Glendale sell alcohol until 4 a.m., but Denver bars can’t?

By Sage Kelley
Famous criminals buried in Colorado
Crime & Police

Famous criminals buried in Colorado

By Hannah Metzger
Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer
Bars & Breweries

Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer

While rooftop bars can provide a great Rocky Mountain high, sometimes you want to stay closer to the ground.
By Antony Bruno and Others
Veterans are leading the way in healing...again
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Veterans are leading the way in healing…again

By Rob Lewis
Reader Response

“I think Denver is an awesome place to go out”

By Patricia Calhoun
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Two new shuttles from Denver to Red Rocks launch Memorial Day Weekend

By Kristen Fiore
Reader Response

“Take that idealism and put it into some real dollars to support these shops and restaurants.”

By Patricia Calhoun

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Summer theater festivals in Colorado 2026
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Summer theater festivals in Colorado 2026

Opinion: Veterans leading the way in healing
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The best outdoor patios in denver
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Why can Glendale sell alcohol until 4 a.m., but Denver can't?
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Why can Glendale sell alcohol until 4 a.m., but Denver can’t?

Free Things to Do in Denver
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Free Things to Do in Denver

News

One week before prison release, Tina Peters shows how remorseful she is
Politics & Government

One week before prison release, Tina Peters shows how remorseful she is

By Thomas Mitchell
Disgraced Colorado crime analyst's case review is six months delayed. No one will say why
Crime & Police

Disgraced Colorado crime analyst’s case review is six months delayed. No one will say why

By Hannah Metzger
Did Colorado get enough rain and snow to end Denver's drought?
Weather

Did Colorado get enough rain and snow to end Denver’s drought?

By Sage Kelley
Politics & Government

Colorado Democrats vote to censure Polis over Tina Peters commutation

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline
Courts

Denver man was nearly crushed to death after sleeping in dumpster, lawsuit says

By Sage Kelley
Politics & Government

Donald Trump keeps shitting on Colorado Republicans (and they keep taking it)

By Hannah Metzger
Politics & Government

Denver mayor boasts historical homelessness decline

By Sage Kelley

OPINION

Nobody had a first date with their best friend
Editorial Voice

Nobody had a first date with their best friend

By Anneliese Niebauer
Scott Bottoms says pedophiles are hiding in Colorado's Democratic-led government. Is he looking in the right place?
Editorial Voice

Scott Bottoms says pedophiles are hiding in Colorado’s Democratic-led government. Is he looking in the right place?

By Brendan Joel Kelley
"The Service at This Lucile's Was Always Better Than I've Gotten From DISH"
Reader Response

“The Service at This Lucile’s Was Always Better Than I’ve Gotten From DISH”

By Patricia Calhoun
Reader Response

“This will be Polis’ legacy and may it haunt him forever”

By Patricia Calhoun
Community Voice

The rumors of Colfax’s devastation are greatly exaggerated…and holding Denver back

By Jill Locantore and Frank Locantore
Reader Response

Reader: Suncor Looks Like the Tower of Mordor

By Patricia Calhoun
Editorial Voice

Building Community: We’re Testing Article Comments (Again)

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek

Food & Drink

Every opening and closing this week: Two Denver staples close early
Restaurants

Every opening and closing this week: Two Denver staples close early

By Antony Bruno
The 10 best rooftop bars in Denver
Bars & Breweries

The 10 best rooftop bars in Denver

By Molly Martin
The 10 Denver beer gardens we're loving now
Bars & Breweries

The 10 Denver beer gardens we’re loving now

By Antony Bruno
Restaurants

Denver’s First Taco Bell Cantina lands at DIA

By Molly Martin
Bars & Breweries

Denver brewery to open fourth taproom in Parker

By Ryan Pachmayer
Shops & Markets

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years

By Antony Bruno
Shops & Markets

Milk Tea People will become ONOMMA

By Hannah Metzger

Arts & Culture

Your guide to Colorado's summer theater festivals in 2026
Performing Arts

Your guide to Colorado’s summer theater festivals in 2026

By Toni Tresca
Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) on Memorial Day 2026
Denver Life

Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) on Memorial Day 2026

By Westword Staff
Ten things to do in Sloan's Lake
Outdoors & Rec

Ten things to do in Sloan’s Lake

By Shannon Tucker
Denver Life

Deadline forWestword Summer Guide listings coming!

By Westword Staff
Denver Life

Things to do in Denver for Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25

By Westword Staff
Film, TV & Streaming

Where to watch movies outdoors in Denver this summer

By Toni Tresca
Visual Arts

Letting in the light: Art events around Denver this week, May 21-28

By Kristen Fiore

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Enjoy a Staycation at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
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Music

Not PC and proud: How The Dwarves built an empire on blood, guts and pussy
Concerts

Not PC and proud: How The Dwarves built an empire on blood, guts and pussy

By Justin Criado
Here's what's changed in Denver's nightlife licensing proposal
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Here’s what’s changed in Denver’s nightlife licensing proposal

By Emily Ferguson
Keenan TreVon could be Denver's breakout R&B star. But is the city giving him his flowers?
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Keenan TreVon could be Denver’s breakout R&B star. But is the city giving him his flowers?

By Cleo Mirza
Features

Red Rocks parking lot dubbed “most unexpectedly romantic spot” in Colorado

By Emily Ferguson
Features

Wheelchair Sports Camp goes punk on scintillating new album

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Features

Is Yellowcard’s collab with Blippi punk rock or not?

By Justin Criado
Features

15 fun facts about Red Rocks that may surprise you

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THINGS TO DO

Your guide to Colorado's summer theater festivals in 2026
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Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) on Memorial Day 2026
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Things to do in Denver for Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25
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Things to do in Denver for Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25

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Film, TV & Streaming

Where to watch movies outdoors in Denver this summer

By Toni Tresca
Visual Arts

Letting in the light: Art events around Denver this week, May 21-28

By Kristen Fiore
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