Festival del Pozole, Shakespeare in the Parking Lot

Soup’s on Saturday. Denver’s Westwood neighborhood continues to be one of the best places to dine on and learn about the cuisine of Mexico and other Latin American countries as it hosts festivals celebrating everything from tamales to salsa to mole. Today, Cultura Chocolate and Hecho en Westwood host their fourth annual Festival del Pozole, … Read more

What to do this week in Denver: Baseball; First Friday; eclipse

Purple power Friday. The Colorado Rockies, who lost 16-1 on Opening Day in Arizona, will return to Denver for the team’s home opener on Friday, April 5, and if that score is any indication, you might need a drink before, during or after the game. The bars and restaurants around Coors Field will, of course, … Read more

“Golden Girls” cosplay Offset at the Fillmore

“Golden Girls” cosplay and drag queens Thursday. Their AARP membership aside, the ladies of “Golden Girls” have had a Gen-X (and on down) revival in recent years as the cast’s comedic brilliance and the show’s unique premise have stood the test of time. But isn’t cosplay just for sci-fi nerds? Nope. A “Golden Girls”-themed costume … Read more

Bug-eating festival, Fall Off the Wagon Party

Wagon train Friday. Dry January has become such a big part of the scene over the past few years, that its end at the beginning of February is inspiring parties of their own. Resolute Brewing, at 7286 S. Yosemite St. in Centennial, will be one of several breweries and bars in metro Denver hosting congratulatory … Read more

Northside art, dine in the dark

The Fort goes dark Friday. “Of all of our senses, sight dominates how we perceive the world around us. Most of us live our daily lives not thinking how powerful our vision is, or how much we actually use our vision day to day. … Have you ever wondered about a world without sight? How … Read more

200 merry tubas, beers, “Elf”

A jolly old Santa crawl Saturday. In just over a year, the craft brewery scene on South Broadway in Denver has undergone a nearly complete overhaul as two breweries closed and three opened. You can check all three of them out, along with the street’s matriarch, Grandma’s House, during the first annual South Broadway Santa … Read more