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Happy birthday to Denver's devil horse. Here's ten things to know about Blucifer.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-airport-mustang-aka-blucifer-10-things-to-know-23546684/

Quit Horsing Around: Ten Things You Need to Know About Blucifer

Luis Jimenez was hired to create "Mustang," a giant blue horse for the new Denver airport. The statue was finished ten years later, after killing the artist.

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February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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The full lineup of brews will soon be resurrected on South Broadway.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/south-broadway-hot-chicken-joint-is-bringing-back-trve-brewing-beers-40842736/

Big Win for Fans of Hot Chicken and TRVE Brewing

The full lineup of brews will soon be resurrected on South Broadway.

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February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM

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If you’re reading this and don’t already have a table booked, it’s likely too late. But there’s no need to panic.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/last-minute-denver-valentines-dinner-dates-that-arent-ultra-lame-40842662/

Last-Minute Valentine’s Dinner Ideas That Don't Suck

No reservations needed.

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February 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM

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Ahead of the release of this year’s Guide, Michelin has announced that its inspectors have now expanded their search for “culinary gems” statewide. Spots in Aurora, Breckenridge and beyond will now be considered: westword.com/food-drink/colorado-michelin-guide-expanding-statewide-in-2026-40843101/

February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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These shops are offering some scary good deals.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/friday-the-13th-tattoo-deals-in-denver-22793212/

Thirteen Denver Shops With Friday the 13th Flash Tattoo Deals

These shops are offering some scary good deals.

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February 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Artist Mara Wroblewski donates a third of proceeds from the prints to the Immigrant Freedom Fund.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/get-clothes-printed-with-kewpie-fuck-ice-design-at-denver-pop-up-event-40842333/

Get Your Clothes, Totes and Bandannas Printed With a Kewpie "Fuck ICE" Design at Pop-Up Event

Artist Mara Wroblewski donates a third of proceeds from the prints to the Immigrant Freedom Fund.

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February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM

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Even for an experienced team, the high-pressure process requires a lot of patience.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/what-it-really-takes-to-open-a-restaurant-in-denver-today-40836126/

What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant In Denver Today

Even for an experienced team, the high-pressure process requires a lot of patience.

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February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM

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For just $300,000, you can own a house the size of a studio apartment next to a recent murder scene.
https://www.westword.com/news/five-cheapest-homes-for-sale-denver-february-2026-40840664/

Five Cheapest Homes for Sale in Denver Right Now

For just $300,000, you can own a house the size of a studio apartment next to a recent murder scene.

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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Feeling thirsty as Valentine's Day approaches? Check out these watering holes.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/horniest-bars-in-denver-for-make-outs-and-hook-ups-40840971/

The Six Horniest Bars in Denver

Feeling thirsty as Valentine's Day approaches? Check out these watering holes.

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February 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM

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The show will again go on in 2026, but will move to RiNo from the area along Broadway it had staked out 25 years earlier: westword.com/music/underground-music-showcase-moving-to-denver-rino-neighborhood-40842061/

February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Police have said they'll stop ICE agents using excessive force, and politicians are considering mask bans and updated public school policies.
https://www.westword.com/news/how-colorado-leaders-are-pushing-back-against-ice-40840620/

How Colorado Leaders Are Pushing Back Against ICE

Police have said they'll stop ICE agents using excessive force, and politicians are considering mask bans and updated public school policies.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM

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Bad Bunny let the music do the talking, turning the Super Bowl LX halftime show into a full-on celebration that made the entire stadium — and viewers at home — dance and reflect.
https://www.westword.com/music/review-bad-bunny-brings-latin-pride-to-the-super-bowl-stage-40842068/

Review: Bad Bunny Brings Latin Pride to the Super Bowl Stage

The Puerto Rican star turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a cultural celebration.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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With the Bad Bunny concert…err, Super Bowl, happening today it’s time for the small but mighty chicken wing to shine! Our favorites include Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings - Denver, King of Wings and Ace Eat Serve.
https://www.westword.com/food-drink/best-wings-denver-12233416/

The Ten Best Wings in Denver

These are the top places to score this game-day staple in the metro area.

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February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Hosting a Super Bowl can create a lifelong memory for sports fans, but it’s also a cash cow.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-could-host-super-bowl-under-these-conditions-40839970/

Denver Could Host a Super Bowl One Day...If It Meets These Conditions

With a new stadium on the way, it's not a crazy idea. But there are some crazy requirements.

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February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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The official Team USA collection by Nike was inspired by Colorado landscapes, featuring images of the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs and the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/nikes-team-usa-winter-olympics-collection-is-inspired-by-colorado-40840613/

Nike’s Team USA Winter Olympics Collection Is Inspired by Colorado

"Every Team USA medalist will be wearing a piece of Colorado Springs."

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February 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM

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"That is all I do when I come to America. I do Late Night with you, and I do Wax Trax in Denver, Colorado."
https://www.westword.com/music/james-acaster-at-wax-trax-record-store-denver-40840785/

James Acaster Is Ready to Answer All Your Questions at Wax Trax

"That is all I do when I come to America. I do Late Night with you, and I do Wax Trax in Denver, Colorado."

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February 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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The lawsuit alleges that the baking instructions were covered by a "sell by" sticker.
https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-man-sues-walmart-after-uncooked-bread-left-him-hospitalized-40840469/

Colorado Man Sues Walmart After Uncooked Bread Left Him Hospitalized

The lawsuit alleges that the baking instructions were covered by a sticker. Now the plaintiff wants some dough.

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February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Juntos Community has secured a sizable grant after a tenuous back-and-forth with one of its funders.
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-immigrant-group-receives-frozen-grants-and-an-apology-40840327/

Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology

Juntos Community has secured a sizable grant after a tenuous back-and-forth with one of its funders.

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February 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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It’s no secret that Denver’s dating scene is…tricky.

But a new study on which states are searching for ways to cheat revealed this about Colorado: www.westword.com/arts-culture...

February 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM

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We sat down with Horse Bitch ahead of their performance with Cheap Perfume and Gestalt tonight at Bluebird Theater. www.westword.com/music/denver...

Horse Bitch Talks About Biggest Show Yet — and Dolphin Sex

"We're mostly just scared that nobody is going to come," one member says of the Friday gig at the Bluebird.

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February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM

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In a world being overwhelmed by unsolicited AI-generated cyber junk, artists create work that reminds us what it means to be human for tonight's First Friday.

🎨 Here's what to expect: www.westword.com/arts-culture...