THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – All aboard the freak train

  The multifaceted host GerRee Hinshaw will have you howling with her stand up comedy in between acts and will inspire and entertain while she belts out an impromptu song that recaps the evenings events. The five minute open stage acts could consist of poems, puppet shows, perverted Dinsey-esque covers or short skits. No two shows are alike. The [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – A very Colfax V-Day

It’s true, Valentines Day is an overrated Hallmark holiday. But, not when there’s actually something good to do. The sweetest block on Colfax – the 3100 block to be exact – is the home of The Shoppe Cupcakes Cereal Design is hosting a Valentines Day soiree at their delicious cafe (if you’ve never been, let [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Vote!!!!

Our own Rich used his championship pumpkin carving skills (4A Pennsylvania State Pumpkin Carving Champ 92-96, 2000) to remind his neighborhood what to do on November 4. Find your local polling place here.

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Eat Pig

I’m sure someone famous once said, ” ‘Tis nothing better than the pig.” It gives us so many delicious meats. Bacon, canadian bacon, ham, pulled pork, brisket, pancetta, spare ribs, I could go on. The good people at Marczyk Fine Foods will be celebrating the pig tomorrow (Sat, Sept. 27th) with a pig roast. Mmmmm [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Track Bikes

Our friends over at Joy Engine notified me – via their website – that a track bike shop is opening in Denver. The Track Shack. And, to celebrate their opening, they’re having a race! Woooopppeeeee. I love track bikes. Never been on one, but even watching them is exhilarating. A track bike is made for [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – DNC Fever!!

You must be dead if you’re unaware that the Democratic National Convention is rolling into town. It’s a historical event in one of the greatest elections of our time. So, don’t hide in your office. Get out there and experience it! If I could, I’d call in sick all week with DNC Fever. But, luckily, [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Manifest Hope Gallery

Now, this blog is not playing politics. We don’t openly support one Presidential candidate or another. But, what we do support is awesome events in our town and especially our hood. And, next week, when the Democratic National Convention rolls into town, there are plenty of culturally wonderful events happening, right here in our own [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Hardware Show

There is a list stuck to your refrigerator that is a mile long that requires some quality time with your tools and hardware collection. So, why the heck would you want to spend any more extra time looking at old hardware and tools?  Because they’ve been made into and exhibit at the very cool Edge [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Denver Cruisers Wednesday

If you’re hanging out on a Wednesday this summer, thinking about what to do, but not wanting to spend your greenbacks on gas (I hear that) to drive to a bar, then join the Denver Cruisers for a cruiser rally. Get a bike off craigslist, meet up at The Ginn Mill, and cruise your fancy [...]

THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU’RE NOT DEAD – Fuel Happy Hour

A while back I posted a ONE SENTENCE RESTAU-RANT on an unnamed lunchery that was so good I swore I wouldn’t reveal the name for fear it would become overcrowded. Well, I didn’t reveal the name and still there’s a line out the door at lunchtime. Good for them. I’m glad they’re doing well. The [...]