Colorado performing arts preview: can’t-miss January theater, music and dance

Colorado performing arts preview: can’t-miss January theater, music and dance

December 31, 2025 Steve Graham

Cellist Rainer Eudeikis returns to Boulder this month. | Photo by Cody Pickens

From a homecoming concert to world premiere plays, here’s Thirst’s guide to the best upcoming shows across Colorado

Where craft beer meets art: Ratio Beerworks honored by the RiNo Art District

December 22, 2025 Steve Graham

Ratio Beerworks is a longtime supporter of live, local music. | Photos provided by Ratio Beerworks

The Denver brewery’s long-running commitment to artists, musicians and creative spaces earned it the district’s inaugural Creative Business Award.

Things to do in Colorado: Pro ski races, fundraisers, holiday festivals, light shows and more

November 26, 2025 Steve Graham

The Stifel Copper Cup is coming to Copper Mountain. | Photo by Dustin Satloff, provided by the U.S. Ski Team.

Estes Park parade and wine festival, Beaver Creek cookie contest, Copper Mountain races top our list of events across the state

Not-to-miss Colorado events that launch the winter season

November 19, 2025 Steve Graham

Denver’s mayor will light up the City and County Building on Friday. | Photo by arinahabich (stock.adobe.com)

Colorado lights up the holidays, opens the slopes and more in the coming weeks

Top 10 upcoming events in Colorado (plus a few more)

November 12, 2025 Steve Graham

Vail’s apres ski concert series returns this Friday with the first Stoke Sessions set by Blu DeTiger | Photo courtesy of the Vail Local Marketing District

Red Rocks closes, Vail opens, skiers dance in Winter Park, firefighters eating wings and more

Best happenings in Colorado this month

November 5, 2025 Steve Graham

The Museo de las Americas has free evening hours on Saturday, during Denver Arts Week. — The Museo de las Americas has free evening hours on Saturday. | Photo provided by Denver Arts Week

Abundant art, fashion, theater and comedy are coming to venues across the state

Best things to do in Colorado in the next few weeks

October 29, 2025 Steve Graham

The Buntport Theater team — “Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat” opens Friday at Buntport Theater in central Denver. | Photo provided

Film and drinks festivals, theater openings, recreation challenges and more on tap

Best record stores in the Denver area

October 23, 2025 Steve Graham

Black & Read in Arvada offers crate-digging opportunities. | Photo provided by Black & Read

Plenty of businesses are spinning the black circle again, and here are some of our favorites

Wild Love Tigress keeps the fun in funk

October 6, 2025 Steve Graham

Wild Love Tigress is a seven-piece grunge-funk fusion band based in Denver that always brings the party

Best things to do in Colorado this month

September 24, 2025 Steve Graham

The Telluride Autumn Classic | Photo by David Dillow

Celebrations of music, fall, cars, books and more in full bloom across Colorado

Best things to do in Colorado this month

September 17, 2025 Steve Graham

Audrey Gehlhausen at Billy Goat Hop Farm, which hosts the Southwest Fresh Fest this weekend. | Photo provided

Best bets include wine and fresh hop beer fests, Scottish games, hot air balloons and more

2025 Great American Beer Fest expands into spirits and more

September 16, 2025 Steve Graham

Revelers at the 2024 Great American Beer Fest | Photos provided by the Brewers Association

Massive libations celebration returns to Denver Oct. 9-11

Denver Book Swap Society brings readers together

September 15, 2025 Steve Graham

Denver Book Swap Society cohosts Michele Costa, left, and Jess Katzenberger, center, with founder Nicole Wiebe | Photos provided

Curl up with community and find your next great read

Best things to do in Colorado in September

September 3, 2025 Steve Graham

The Flock Party returns to the Denver Zoo on Saturday. | Photo provided

We’ve got your plans through the end of the month

Traditional Japanese flavors and culture to fill Sakura Square

August 25, 2025 Paul Johnson

Spirit of Japan celebrates its second Denver event

Seek out these coffee-connected breweries across Colorado

August 4, 2025 Steve Graham

Novel Strand Brewing in Denver brews both beer and coffee.

Baristas and beer a winning combination at these spots around the state

Levitt Pavilion Denver provides free access to world-class concerts

July 21, 2025 Steve Graham

City of Denver and LA-based foundation are key to thriving venue

Jazz legend Bobby Watson blows into Dazzle

June 23, 2025 Paul Johnson

Saxophonist and educator to play two shows Thursday