Westword

Westword is a free alternative weekly newspaper located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1977, Westword started as an independent publication. In 1983, it came under the ownership of New Times Media. In 2005, New Times expanded by acquiring Village Voice Media and rebranding itself as Village Voice Media. Then, in September 2012, executives Scott Tobias, Christine Brennan, and Jeff Mars purchased Village Voice Media's publications and online assets from the original founders, leading to the creation of Voice Media Group.

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Teahee in the Far East Center Is Not Your Typical Boba Shop

2 days ago | westword.com | Gil Asakawa

It was a raucous grand-opening celebration. The members of Guiding Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance Association were assembled in colorful costumes, with members at their drums and gongs, their banners flapping in the sunny noontime breeze at the Far East Center on May 10. They were going to announce — and loudly, at that — for the assembled crowd that Teahee, a new addition to the strip mall that is the heart of the Little Saigon district on South Federal Boulevard, was now open for business.
Mother's Day, Public Lands Protests Planned for May

3 days ago | westword.com | Bennito L Kelty

President Donald Trump has been in office for his second term for more than 100 days now, and the White House's radical policies on immigration and mass deportations, public lands, LGBTQ+ rights and other hot-button issues have led to several large protests in Denver. While smaller turnouts at recent protests suggest some fatigue and slower momentum, more action is planned during the next two weeks for women's rights, federal science workers, national parks and more.
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Semiprecious Starts Pouring, Noodles Express on a Break

4 days ago | westword.com | Patricia Calhoun

Noodles Express has had a tough few years. It debuted in the Belcaro Shopping Center in February 2020 — perhaps the worst month in recent history to open a restaurant, since the COVID pandemic soon put the kibosh on indoor dining. But the eatery pulled through, and by early 2022, it had gained a loyal fan base thanks to an unexpected selection of Sichuan specialties like dan dan noodles and fried green beans.
Still Not a Warehouse: 88 Drive-In Theatre Reopens for a 49th Season

4 days ago | westword.com | Kristen Fiore

Denver lovers of the nostalgic movie experience can breathe another sigh of relief — the 88 Drive-In Theatre has reopened for its 49th season. The outdoor movie theater gave film fans a scare in 2023 when a proposal was submitted to rezone the property for industrial use.
Colorado Governor Urged to Sign Law Banning Rent Algorithms

4 days ago | westword.com | Catie Cheshire

Mary Ellen Montaño is a retired social worker who lives in Commerce City, just north of Denver. She expects an increase in rent every year, but Montaño was shocked when it spiked by 12 percent in 2024. “My rent consumes three-quarters of my income, which leaves me very frustrated at the end of the month,” Montaño said at a May 9 press conference.
Eric Trump Coming to Colorado for Conservative Gala

5 days ago | westword.com | Bennito L Kelty

President Donald Trump's son, Eric, will come to Golden as the keynote speaker for a conservative gala on June 21 to speak on political stakes in 2025 "and why states like Colorado need bold, bottom-up leadership," according to event organizer, the Rocky Mountain Voice.
Denver Grocery Delivery Service PineMelon Shutting Down

5 days ago | westword.com | Gil Asakawa

The food world changed during the COVID pandemic. The rules of shopping and dining all switched, at least for a time. You couldn't eat out, so you ate much more at home. With shopping at the supermarket curtailed, the best alternative was often home delivery, from both restaurants and stores. But now, that time may have ended.
Video: DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Delivered a Mind-blowing Westword Concert

5 days ago | westword.com | Emily Ferguson

It was a birthday soiree at the Westword office on May 9, when Best of Denver award winners DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina showed up to deliver an impeccable showcase of artistry for our members. It was DNA's thirtieth birthday, and an evening brimming with fanfare, fellow musicians, friends and music was the perfect celebration — one we were honored to host.
Denver Is Sinking, Buildings at Risk of Collapse, Study Says

5 days ago | westword.com | Bennito L Kelty

The Mile High City is sinking by two millimeters a year, which could be a "slow-moving hazard" for critical infrastructure, warns a Virginia Tech University study published on Thursday, May 8, in the scientific journal Nature Cities. "The slow and gradual sinking of Earth’s surface — land subsidence — is a present and growing hazard with costly environmental, social and economic impacts on urban centers," according to the study.
5 Things to See at Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Denver

5 days ago | westword.com | Kristen Fiore

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage is now accepting passengers for the summer. The latest installment at Exhibition Hub Denver is meant to give people an immersive history of the infamous ship that tragically sank on its first voyage, starting from the Titanic's construction all the way to exploring the wreck site 2.5 miles beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.