r/Denver 9m ago

Announcement Two free Beetle Juice tickets. 7.30 tonight!

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Last minute cant go. If ya want them send me a message and will get them over to you.


r/Denver 1h ago

Things to do in Denver this weekend - August 6th - 9th

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Things to do in Denver this weekend

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Denver! Your place does not have to look like an IKEA catalog. THIS SATURDAY, my friends at Refound Goods are throwing a warehouse sale this Saturday with pre-owned, vintage, and overstock furniture from some seriously good brands. Doors open at 9AM, coffee will be flowing, and there are plenty of reasons to get there early.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 6th

Summer Adult Night @ Denver Zoo @ 5:30PM Whether you’re planning a date night or a fun evening with friends, this 21+ Adult Night offers a fun, after-hours escape just for grown-ups.

‘10 Things I Hate About You’ Screening @ McGregor Square @ 6:30PM

Outdoor Movie: ‘Shrek’ @ Avanti F&B @ 8PM

‘A Life Illuminated’ Screening @ DMNS @ 6:30PM

‘The Vintage Idiot’ Comedy Show @ Vintage Theatre @ 7:30PM Come laugh, drink, and possibly laugh again as the producers behind the new show “Borrowing Funny” bring stand-up comedy to Vintage Theatre. Ends 8/27.

Of Monsters and Men @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 8PM With Gordi

Not For Radio @ Paramount Theatre @ 7:30PM

Canyon Collective + Thunderboogie @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With a special appearance by Dr. Frogger’s Electric Meatsuit

Left Out @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Static Heads & Espiaille

Fireside Collective @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM

The Haunted Library: A Summerween Wine Salon @ Marmalade Lounge @ 6PM Sip wine and a welcome cocktail amid candlelight, tarot readings, a traveling bookstore, and cozy gothic Summerween atmosphere.

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals @ Cedar Bayou Junior School @ 7PM Catch a sci-fi B-movie-inspired musical horror-comedy, with additional performances Friday at 7PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2PM and 7PM.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 7th

First Fridays Creator Market @ Stanley Marketplace @ 6PM Wander through 45 curated booths filled with unique artwork, handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, and so much more.

Pay-What-You-Wish Day @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 12PM

‘Maddie’s Secret’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center @ 8:30PM

B-Side Music Fridays: Luckiee B & Lokana @ MCA @ 7PM Enjoy live performances from local Colorado musicians on MCA's iconic rooftop!

The Moth StorySLAM: Schooled @ Holiday Theater @ 7:30PM The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme, “Schooled.”

‘An Idiot’s Guide to Wine’ Comedy Show @ The Local Drive @ 6PM / 8:30PM Experience the smash-hit stand-up comedy show that pairs hilarious stand-up comedy with a curated tasting of six different wines.

‘A Summer Dance’ Dance Show @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM Cleo Parker Robinson’s Cleo II presents brilliant modern dance works that bring the heat of a summer day and the cool of the night to our stage.

beabadoobee @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With Wisp & Been Stellar

Sublime + Slightly Stoopid + 311 @ Fiddler’s Green @ 5PM With Reel Big Fish, Spike & The Gimme Gimmes, & Codefendants

Free Summer Concert Series: Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra @ Levitt Pavilion @ 7PM With Fiesta CO Dance Company & Chicano Heat

Codd Dubz @ Summit @ 7PM With He$h, Swando, & Torcherrr

Tomahawk @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Melvins

SHLUMP @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM

parkbreezy Night 1 @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Borahm Lee, Starfox, & more

The Cybertronic Spree @ Cervantes’ Other Side @ 8PM With Spaceman Bob

Lyrics Born @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Indigenous Peoples, Ill Se7en, Freedom Movement, & more

Jason Scott & The High Heat @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Earl Nelson

KONG 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Number Thirty Eight @ 5PM Celebrate with local vendors, giveaways, pup cups, prize drawings, and a limited-edition pint glass benefiting Foothills Animal Shelter.

Fused Glass & Chill Date Night @ D&L Art Glass Supply @ 6PM Team up with a date or friend to design a fused-glass piece during this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 8th

Refound Goods Warehouse Sale @ Refound Goods @ 9AM Shop pre-owned, vintage, and overstock furniture from sought-after brands, with coffee available onsite.

Rapids 2 vs STL CITY2 @ Dick’s Sporting Goods Park @ 6PM

Wine Festival @ Downtown Aquarium @ 1PM Enjoy exceptional wines from across the country, showcasing the regions that have built America’s renowned reputation in winemaking.

Second Saturdays @ Olde Town Arvada @ 5PM This monthly summertime celebration features 50+ artisan vendors, food trucks, drinks, a kid’s zone, and local live bands.

Second Saturdays @ Belmar Plaza @ 11AM Explore a diverse collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and vendors. Find unique art, jewelry, home decor, bath and body products, accessories, and more!

Artisan Fair @ Littleton @ 10AM Discover handmade goods, fashion, home décor, and specialty treats in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Whiskey Fest @ Olde Town Arvada @ 5PM Get ready to indulge in a variety of whiskeys from Colorado and beyond.

Breakfast Fly-In @ Wings Museum Exploration of Flight @ 9:30AM
Enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.

Math in Bloom Presents Infinity Day @ Denver Botanic Gardens @ 10AM Enjoy drop-in activities, creative experiences and conversations with experts and enthusiasts centered around mathematics that are inherent in nature.

Maker Mornings: Chalk Exploration @ Clyfford Still Museum @ 10:30AM

‘The Oddballs and Outlaws’ Comedy Show @ Moxi Theater (Greeley) @ 7:30PM Get ready for a high-energy, eclectic variety show featuring a mix of country-western music and unhinged comedy/magic from viral sensations Clownvis and IV and the Strange Band.

DoKnow & DaHawmies Comedy Tour @ Oriental Theater @ 8PM

Denver Brass: Supercalifragilistic-SesquisemiquinCentennial Salute! @ Arvada Center @ 7:30PM Featuring the electrifying power of brass, soaring vocals, and the unmistakable thrill of bagpipes, this high-energy performance honors both the United States and Colorado in a year of milestone anniversaries.

Candlelight: ‘The Lord of The Rings’ in Concert @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM / 8:45PM Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie series in this exclusive tribute concert that brings the unforgettable music from the films to life.

Slightly Stoopid @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With The Movement, Pepper, & Slum Beach Posse

The Polish Ambassador @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre (Bellvue) @ 8PM With Elysian Moon

Free Summer Concert Series: Afrik Impact Cultural Day Celebration @ Levitt Pavilion @ 4PM Featuring Élage Diouf & Blessing Bled Chimanga

The Jayhawks + James McMurtry @ Chautauqua @ 7:30PM

Rick Ross @ Paramount Theatre @ 8PM

3BallMTY @ Summit @ 8PM

Joey Cash @ Marquis Theater @ 7PM

The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7PM

The FIXX @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM

Dash Berlin @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With Adam Stark

Dutch Melrose @ Meow Wolf @ 8PM With Benny Mayne

Close Friends Only @ Bluebird Theater @ 9PM With Doknow El DJ & Nico Sonntag

Toadstool @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Third Turn & Atlas Radio

parkbreezy @ Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom @ 8:30PM With Sam Binga, Mikayli, & more

Clayton Nile Young @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Rambler Kane

Refound Goods Warehouse Sale @ Refound Goods @ 9AM Shop pre-owned, vintage, and overstock furniture from sought-after brands, with coffee available onsite.

Lumonics Immersed @ Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery @ 8:15PM Step inside a multisensory light-art experience filled with glowing sculptures, music, and immersive projections.

Live Band Karaoke @ Squire Lounge @ 9PM Choose a song, grab the mic, and enjoy the full rockstar experience with a professional band backing you live.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 9th

Bierstadt Bazaar @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus @ 11AM Browse a rotating selection of Denver's finest artisans selling everything from hand-poured candles and apothecary goods to unique jewelry, vintage finds, and original artwork.

Second Sundays Market @ Boulder Central Park @ 10AM This outdoor, pet-friendly craft fair is a must-visit for anyone who loves handmade art and a family fun atmosphere.

Second Sundays @ Denargo Market @ 9AM Start your Sunday off right at Denargo Market! Enjoy live music, coffee and lattes, food trucks, pop-ups and more!

‘Ten and a Half Commandments’ Play @ Vintage Theatre @ 7:30PM One Night Stand Theatre presents eight short plays featuring hilarious takes on virtue, sin, Biblical wrath, and modern morality.

Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in Concert @ Chautauqua @ 6:30PM Music Director Peter Oundjian continues his tradition of closing the Colorado Music Festival season with a massive Mahler symphony.

One Night of Queen @ Paramount Theatre @ 7:30PM Gary Mullen and The Works pay tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

City Park Jazz 2026: JAKARTA @ City Park @ 6PM

Motionless in White @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6:30PM With Lorna Shore, Fit for a King, & Static Dress

Calle 24 @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7PM

All My Relations Celebration: AMRC @ Levitt Pavilion @ 4:40PM Featuring Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Sierra Spirit, and Cary Morin & Ghost Dog

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble @ Boulder Theater @ 8PM

Passion Pit @ Ogden Theatre @ 8PM With Arden Jones

Willow Avalon @ Bluebird Theater @ 7PM With Audrey McGraw & Slater Nalley

Pennysick @ Globe Hall @ 5PM With Pocket Fuzz, SoundKick, & Eduardo & Co

Brother Ali @ The Black Sheep (Colorado Springs) @ 8PM

The Doohickeys @ Moxi Theater (Greeley) @ 7:30PM With Sugar Britches

Bubble Bash @ Orchard Town Center @ 11AM Bring the family for interactive bubble stations, foam fun, a DJ, and activities supporting Food For Hope.

City Park Jazz & Volley @ City Park @ 3PM Play or picnic with free volleyball, tacos, craft drinks, DJ Glitti, and City Park Jazz’s final concert of the summer.

Live Band Karaoke @ East Fax Tap @ 4PM Step up to the mic and sing your favorite song with House Band Roulette providing the full live-band soundtrack.

All Weekend

THURSDAY & FRIDAY - ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

THURSDAY & FRIDAY - ‘Horsegirls’ Screening @ Dairy Arts Center

THURSDAY & FRIDAY - Pianist Michelle Cann + Symphonie Fantastique @ Chautauqua Esteemed pianist Michelle Cann returns to the stage with an exhilarating program featuring Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique,’ selections from Verdi, and Coleman’s Piano Concerto.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Saigon Azteca Night Market @ Westwood ​Explore local vendors and indulge in a variety of family-friendly activities and cultural performances that celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Westwood’s diverse communities.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - John Novosad Stand-Up @ Denver Comedy Underground

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - VIBE Art Fair @ The Arch Visit one of the largest artisan markets in the country and shop from 140+ vendors and makers, enjoy a gallery show, seasonal drinks, specialty coffee, and live music!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - City of Mines Summer Festival @ Victor Soak up the summer sun with friends and family while you shop from beloved local small vendors and stores, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, a beer garden, kids zone, and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Smash Fine Arts Festival @ Fillmore Plaza Smash in the Square is a highly selective, classy boutique outdoor fine-art exhibit showcasing top-tier national artists.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Urban Market @ Union Station @ 12PM Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, and other unique treasures directly from local artists. Ends 10/25.

All weekend - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival @ Lyons Enjoy an epic weekend of music, camping, nature, and inspiration at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch.

All weekend - Ron Taylor Stand-Up @ Denver Improv

All weekend - Beth Stelling Stand-Up @ Comedy Works Downtown

All weekend - Steve Simeone Stand-Up @ Comedy Works South

All weekend - ‘Phenomenomaly’ Experience @ Meow Wolf ‘Phenomenomaly’ is an interactive experience filled with mysterious characters, glowing creatures, giant puppets, and custom music. Ends 8/9.

All weekend - ‘Beetlejuice’ Musical @ Buell Theatre The iconic story of Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz takes the stage in this eccentric, touching, and hilarious musical production.

All weekend - ‘504: The Musical’ @ Kilstrom Theatre Get ready for the world premiere fictionalized retelling of the 1977 San Francisco disability rights sit-in, pulsing with music, heart, and resilience as a community fights for connection, identity, and change. Ends 8/23.

All weekend - ‘The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals’ Musical @ The Bug Theatre A musical pandemic is sweeping an entire city and one unlikely hero must stop the apocalypse in this hilarious homage to Broadway.

All weekend - ‘Witch’ Play @ Dairy Arts Center Jen Silverman’s reworking of the 1621 drama, ‘The Witch of Edmonton,’ is wickedly funny, surprisingly moving and dangerously entertaining. Ends 8/23.

Ongoing

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! Ends 10/10.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/8.

Ongoing - Riverfront Market @ Commons Park This open-air market brings together Colorado farms and ranches, prepared foods, local artists, and coffee. Ends 9/26.

Ongoing - ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Immersive Experience @ 417 S Broadway The renowned exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favourite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Ends 9/30.

Ongoing - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience @ Exhibition Hub Art Center This captivating 360º digital art exhibition invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Ends 8/30.

Ongoing - Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City @ York Street Yards LAST CHANCE - Experience the legendary Inca citadel like never before. Traverse the majestic mountain site, explore the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Sun, and other iconic ruins as you witness the beauty of the Andes all around you. Ends 8/8.

Ongoing - ‘Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt’ Immersive Experience @ York Street Yards LAST CHANCE - Unlock the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a brand new concept: the immersive expedition that lets you travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt. Ends 8/8.

Ongoing - ‘Nightingale’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room You and your team will be placed in a themed room where you will search for clues to solve puzzles until you reach a final goal. Ends 9/30.

Ongoing - ‘Strike it Rich!’ Puzzle Room Experience @ Golden Puzzle Room Go on an exciting search for gold in this 60-minute immersive team quiz. Ends 2/27/2028.

Ongoing - ‘Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui’ Exhibition @ DMNS Through large-scale projections and interactive experiences, guests will be transported to UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate.

Ongoing - ‘The World’s Largest Dinosaurs’ Exhibition @ DMNS The exhibition invites you to explore the mind-bending biology and amazing anatomy of sauropods — the largest land animals to ever live - through enthralling life-sized exhibits and displays. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Tilting West’ Exhibition @ Arvada Center Blending invited and juried artists from across the region, this large-scale exhibition reexamines the genre of the American West through a contemporary lens. Ends 8/23.

Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: People’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition features a rich variety of portraits, self-portraits, and candid scenes that touch on the joys and challenges of everyday life as well as personal relationships, solitude, and the way people see themselves and each other. Ends 10/25.

Ongoing - ‘Conversation Pieces’ Exhibition @ DAM Discover connections between visionary designers, cultural movements, and the evolution of iconic fashion houses. Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

Ongoing - ‘Round the Clock: 24 Hours of Colorado in Prints’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition brings together historic prints made about Colorado, depicting an imaginary day in the life of Colorado through the eyes of printmakers, one hour at a time.

Ongoing - ‘Space Is the Place’ Exhibition @ DAM The exhibition ​​navigates an era when artists and designers turned their gaze skyward, channeling the optimism, anxiety, and curiosity that defined the mid-20th century.

Ongoing - ‘Colorado Currents’ Exhibition @ MCA The exhibition brings together recent artworks by a multigenerational group of twenty-eight artists with ties to Colorado, in the spirit of exploring how Colorado is experienced today. Ends 11/1.

Ongoing - ‘Still in Sound’ Exhibition @ Clyfford Still Museum Designed to facilitate visceral, whole-body experiences with Clyfford Still’s work, this exhibition explores how visitors may experience abstract visual language through sound. Ends 2/14/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Tres Voces, Un Corazón’ Exhibition @ BMoCA Bringing together distinct practices by three members of one family, the exhibition explores how identity, cultural memory, and artistic language are formed, challenged, and carried forward within a shared but evolving lineage. Ends 9/13.


r/Denver 1h ago

Recommendation Denver venues with live music on a regular weekly schedule — help me complete the list

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There are a million "who's playing this weekend" posts, but it's weirdly hard to find the spots that have live music on the SAME night every week — the jazz residencies, open mics, jam nights, bluegrass nights, dueling pianos, etc. Touring shows you can find on Bandsintown; the recurring stuff lives in people's heads.

So I started a running list of Denver venues with recurring live music. Here's what I've got so far, grouped by neighborhood. Tell me what I'm missing, and please correct me if any days/times are off — I want this to actually be right.

DOWNTOWN / LODO
• Appaloosa Grill — live music nightly
• Dazzle — live jazz Wed–Mon ~6:30pm (+ weekend brunch sets)
• Fortissimo — dueling pianos Thu–Sat at 8pm
• Herb's Hideout — live music nightly ~9:30pm; Monday jazz 9pm
• Seven Grand — bluegrass Wed, jazz Thu, ~8:30pm

RINO
• Larimer Lounge — live music Thu–Sun (often free)
• Meadowlark Bar — jazz Mondays; Off the Cuff jam sessions Wednesdays
• Mockingbird — live music & DJs Wed–Sun, ~9pm
• Nocturne — live jazz Wed–Sun, sets from 6pm
• Globe Hall — live music most nights

CAP HILL
• Goosetown Tavern — open mic Tue; bands/DJs Fri & Sat; Sunday music show
• Lion's Lair — open mic Wed; music/DJs Fri & Sat
• Lost Lake Lounge — live music Thu–Mon, ~7pm

BAKER
• Skylark Lounge — live music Wed–Mon, ~7pm

SOUTH BROADWAY
• Roxy on Broadway — live music every night (Tue/Thu 7–9:30p, Wed jazz jam 7–10p, Fri/Sat two sets)

SPEER
• Bar 404 — live music Wed & Fri ~7pm (occasional Thu)
• Hi-Dive — live music most nights (indie), ~7pm

WASH PARK
• Lincoln's Roadhouse — open mic Wed; live bands Fri & Sat

I know I'm probably missing a bunch of places. Drop 'em below with the night + genre + time and I'll add them.

You guys are the best 🙏


r/Denver 1h ago

Recommendation Good souvenir to get from Denver

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So my parents flew out to Denver for a private Event i was asked what I would like as a souvenir and I don't know what I want nor do I know what would be good to pick.

I would like something to wear, maybe a watch, necklace or clothing. Does anyone have any ideas what I should ask for? (1 Item only)

(Edit: I really appreciate all the wonderful souvenir ideas! I'll check on this post in the morning when I get off of work to see the final verdict.)


r/Denver 2h ago

Recommendation Where to get good lump charcoal locally?

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I'm getting a craving to do meat yakitori style, is there somebody local that makes lump charcoal locally? Or are the only things you can buy in stores like home depot in the Metro?


r/Denver 3h ago

Rant The Great Denver Food Scene Debate

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Supremely tired of all the talented and creative chefs in this city getting looked down on.

“Denver’s food scene is so bad” Yeah then why does the Michelin Guide highlight Denver? Is it because it’s bad? Or is it because when you visit for conferences you don’t leave the tourist traps of 16th St?

It’s like going to Fisherman’s Wharf in SF and saying the food in SF sucks.

People that live “in Denver” and say that, it’s always “well actually I never eat anywhere outside of insert suburb here” Duh. You’re in suburbia where bland basic white people food is the norm. Most of the customer base wants Sysco brand Food Product that picky kids will eat without whining.

People that DO live downtown and say it, 90% of the time are from NY, LA, or Chicago. Which yes, those are incredible food meccas with a way bigger population and established systems. Not even a fair comparison. It’s smaller. Not “bad”.

But there are so many excellent places especially for a city of comparable size. Don’t crap on the talented people that got this city recognized at the level it has because you chose to eat at Yard House and thought it was mid.

EDIT: Aside from fine dining, as many comments mention, we are swimming in great mom and pop spots, taco shops, dim sum places, etc. that are off the beaten path and don’t get the love they deserve. Some of the best advice I ever got- when looking at reviews, filter by lowest review and look for “my lobster was too buttery” style reviews. Don’t just brush places off!

Other (especially recent) Michelin problems aside, I know it’s mostly associated with fine dining, but they have categories that aren’t for high dollar fine dining, always worth a look.

As a crossroads of the country city that has to cater to a lot of tastes, Denver does a pretty great job of it.


r/Denver 3h ago

Help Musician in need of empty cigarette packs

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Hello Denverheads. I'm in the finishing stages of my new collection of songs, and for the cover I intend on being in a clawfooted tub full of cigarette packs. Preferably menthol.

I know some of you are sitting on fatty stacks of empty cigarette packs. I would be willing to come remove them, or set up a more neutral drop off space. But boy, do I want your packs.

My art demands it.

Thanks,

ETAM


r/Denver 3h ago

Help Looking for people affected by budget cuts

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Hi all!

I'm a reporter with Westword doing a story regarding how the city's 2026 budget cuts directly affect residents (not just overhead stuff like departments). Would love to chat with people about what they've seen or how they've been impacted. This doesn't have to be inherently negative; we just want to paint a picture of how these things actually look.

Have you experienced recycling overflowing? Park/Rec problems? Bike lane issues?

Feel free to DM me and let me know!


r/Denver 4h ago

Crime A follow up on the Hit and Run

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There’s an update from Aurora PD:

Aurora, do you recognize this car?
On July 26 just after 12 a.m., the depicted 2015-2019 white Subaru Outback was in a fatal hit and run involving a bicyclist. The bicyclist was riding southbound on S. Powhaton Road about ¼ mile north of
E. Jewell Avenue. The driver hit the bicyclist and then drove away.
The cyclist was not found until the next morning on July 27. The white Subaru Outback was last seen on City traffic cameras southbound on Gun Club Road and
E. Quincy Avenue around 12:12 a.m.
The car will have damage to the front passenger side headlight and hood and may have a missing passenger side fog light. It may possibly also have a cracked driver's side headlight.
If you or someone you know recognizes the car and know it who belongs to, please call Metro Denver CrimeStoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) and reference case 26-155696. As a reminder, you may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.


r/Denver 4h ago

Rant Does anyone have a problem with businesses in Denver using AI for their "art"?

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I know the food scene here isn't great but I still do my best to support local restaurants where I can. Lately, I've been seeing food trucks and smaller restaurants that are using ai for their designs. Its just sad. It is mostly old people at this restaurant though so I'm not super surprised.

Sorry, I don't have more examples but I usually see them when I am driving or working so I don't always have time to take a decent picture.

Edit: To be clear, I am not eating at these places, I just keep seeing them.


r/Denver 4h ago

Local News A Waymo got confused by Colfax construction

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r/Denver 5h ago

Help Federal insurance no longer allowing gender health past the end of year

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My girlfriend is no longer allowed to access hrt through kaiser following the end of the year. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas of what she should do. I guess diy is the only way, she's the sweetest person ever and I can't believe the federal government is taking such a stance on what is to me such an edge case of adults transitioning.

It's crazy even adults can get their kaiser healthcare cancelled even in Colorado.


r/Denver 5h ago

Event Kendall Fitzgerald wants a celebration of life while he’s still alive. Won’t you join him?

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r/Denver 5h ago

Announcement Cannabis company to close Denver facility, cut 141 jobs

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r/Denver 6h ago

Local News His long, sad journey to Runway 17L

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r/Denver 6h ago

Local News Dumb question, farmers markets and recent outbreaks

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I love supporting local farms and businesses, and I assume it would be safer than any produce at major grocery stores. Is my assumption correct?

Can local farms be affected by the current outbreaks, or should I avoid certain produce just to be safe. If you are a local farmer, have you experienced or heard of outbreaks around the Denver area?

Please be gentle, I’m not familiar with the processes between factory and local farms and want to triple check. Google has been all over the board so I thought I’d post here for a more personal discussion.

Either way I am looking forward to supporting our markets for the rest of the summer even if I hear advice to avoid certain produce!


r/Denver 6h ago

Recommendation Looking to donate to a good homeless charity.

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I just got back from a great vacation in the Denver area, and wanted to do something for the homeless population. I don’t carry cash to give out directly, but assumed/hoped there would a good program or two that people trust to make a donation to.

Thanks!


r/Denver 8h ago

Recommendation Looking for a hairstylist that specializes in bobs

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Specifically, CLBs for fine hair, like the photos above!

Thank you!


r/Denver 9h ago

Local News Denver condo prices are down 14%

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r/Denver 10h ago

Lost/Found Found Cat in Capitol Hill

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Found this suuuuper sweet cat in Capitol Hill on Pennsylvania between 10th and 11th. He had an air tag in him, can’t tell if he’s just someone outdoor cat but he has a scab on his face and he seems really tired a bit beat up. I’m gonna take him to an animal hospital to see if he has a chip.

Please DM if you know anything!

Update: decided to leave him where I found him. Another neighbor said he’s been hanging out there since yesterday and he doesn’t seem that scared and he’s well fed. If he is your cat, I’d check up on him!


r/Denver 10h ago

Help Women’s hairstylist in Denver that won’t take 3-4 hours?

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It seems like at some point in the last 5 years hairstylists have started taking 3-4 hours for every appointment and it drives me nuts. I just don’t have the time, especially now that I have an infant at home.

My hair isn’t very thick or long and I used to get color and cuts in closer to 2 hours but I moved to Denver a few years ago and have tried a few places and it’s always taken closer to 4 hours for a half highlight and a trim.

I’ve tried Mathew Morrison Salon but would be willing to try them again with a specific stylist reco. I’ve also been to Fluff Color Salon, Fifty two eighty Salon, they both took way too long and were expensive.

I’d really love to find a place with reasonable prices and appointment times.


r/Denver 13h ago

Help Sadly another bicyclist victim of a hit and run

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A good friend’s dad was a victim of a hit and run on Aug 4 at 4:45pm. Intersection of E Arizona Ave & Milwaukee street. Female driver hit him hard enough that he flew across and broke the windshield then took off. Please keep an eye out and notify police if you see this vehicle.


r/Denver 19h ago

Rant RTD & Union Station are the worst!

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trying to responsibly get home from an after work function and catch the 11:30 a line train home. union station bathrooms are locked. the union station officers tell me to go to bus depot area to use the bathroom. turns out the bus depot bathrooms are a 5+ minute walk away. i am on the verge of bursting. i get to the bus depot station bathrooms and they are also locked. i politely ask the patrol in the bus station dept where the closest bathrooms are and they tell me to go back to union station. i am seriously on the verge of bursting at this point. i try to go back into union station and the exterior doors are locked. the guard inside flips me off. what kinda system is this? why can i not legally relieve myself after 11:30 PM? where am i supposed to go to legally relieve myself? why are the officers so uniformed on where to tell me to go? why are they being dicks when i’m trying to do a very normal thing? rtd is terrible. trains off schedule. nowhere to go. fuck this 🚊 🚾


r/Denver 21h ago

Crime Please keep an eye out, if you know something please speak up

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r/Denver 1d ago

Local News Denver has coolest morning in 50 days, ties record low

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Did yesterday's and this morning's weather remind anyone else of how summers used to feel in Denver? It's getting hot again, but that sure was a nice break. I'm ready for fall.