Improv Theatre Creates New Stories Each Night

There are many improv shows in Denver. This is not an article about improv shows. This is an article about improv theatre — a long-form type of improvisation wherein an entire plot of a performance is devised around a single audience suggestion. Denver audiences may recall the antics of The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, which appears […]

Arts for EveryBody

Residents in the metro Denver area have embraced the “arts for everybody” concept since 1988 when they voted to approve the SCFD cultural tax, which supports our thriving arts community. So when a national effort emerged that aimed to unite communities to influence health and wellbeing, it felt natural to elevate the project locally. “Arts […]

Parapsychology: The Hunt for Ghosts

“I’m one of the few people who won’t say, ‘Well, I grew up in a haunted house. I didn’t grow up in a haunted house,” says ghost hunter Bryan Bonner. Bonner is explaining how he ended up working on the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society, which investigates claims of ghosts and other unexplained activity across […]

What’s So Funny? Denver’s Comedy Scene

From the archives: this article was originally published on October 10, 2022 Who couldn’t use a good laugh these days? Denver has a robust calendar of hilarious standup and other comedy performances. Whether you’re planning a date night, bachelorette fun, or just want to try something new, there is probably a showcase that will tickle […]

Make a Day of It in Denver’s RiNo

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Make a day of it in RiNo when you attend the immersive experience DARKFIELD. Located in The Bird Lot, DARKFIELD is near many restaurants and stores to fill your afternoon and evening with […]

Immerse Yourself in Denver’s Best Immersive Experiences

If you’re vacationing in Denver or simply looking for something out of the ordinary, you might consider an immersive experience. But what is an “immersive experience”? Simply put, it’s being surrounded by and part of an experience. An escape room is a type of immersive experience and Denver has plenty of those. VR, or virtual […]

Why Is DIA So Creepy?

The Bird Lot, home to DCPA Off-Center’s newest immersive experience DARKFIELD, encloses three white shipping containers, each with large black letters on the sides. One reads SÉANCE, one reads FLIGHT, and the last reads COMA. They’re a bit mysterious, not revealing any secrets as to what might be inside. We’ll let you in on one […]

Haunted Denver

From the archives: this article was originally posted on October 4, 2022 TW: This article contains content that some may find distressing.   Denver has its share of haunted locations. From hotels to museums to parks, there’s a fright somewhere for everyone. Plus, the city is home to many nighttime walking tours that will teach you […]

Dine Outside Downtown with Views and Ambience

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. It’s such a luxury to dine outside before heading in for a night of entertainment. Downtown Denver has some outdoor dining options for people who like a view, a patio, or any type […]

2024: Shakespeare on Stage

Described by The Denver Post’s Lisa Kennedy as “arguably the Big Kahuna of Drama,” the Denver Center Theatre Company prepares for William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Helmed by DCTC Artistic Director Coleman, this haunting psychological revenge thriller appears in the Wolf Theatre Sept. 13-Oct 6, 2024. But Hamlet isn’t the only classic by the Bard to fill […]