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Dec. 20: Experience the enchantment of Winter Solstice with Night Brunch. Learn more at FourMilePark.org
Through Dec. 21: Enjoy this annual family tradition with an incredible blend of dance, music, and spoken word that will lift the spirit and fill the heart with joy. Get tickets at CleoParkerDance.org
Through Dec. 21: Enjoy this hilarious and heartwarming holiday original musical comedy, featuring a live band and packed with festive fun. Get tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Through Dec. 24: Donate a new, unwrapped toy and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. For information go to CBSColorado.com.
Through Dec. 28: Celebrate the holiday season with this festive musical that is a beloved holiday tradition for the whole family. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
Through Dec. 28: Enjoy a heartwarming, family-friendly favorite this holiday season! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org.
Through Dec. 28: Experience a holiday classic with Sugar Plums, dancing mice, and a flurry of snowflakes. Learn more at ColoradoBallet.org.
Through Jan. 4: Enjoy a magical family adventure filled with sisterhood, love, and self-discovery. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
Through Jan. 4: Make the holidays brighter with 80 acres and over three million lights at Denver Zoo Lights. Learn more at DenverZoo.org
Jan. 7th - 11th: From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry the 8th take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!
Through Jan. 11: Celebrate 40 years of Blossoms of Light, Denver's most beloved holiday tradition. Learn more at BotanicGardens.org.
February 13th: Enjoy the unique sound of Grammy-Award winning, New Orleans based band, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Get tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
Through Feb. 8: Explore this artist’s illustrious career and examine his singular role within the Impressionist movement. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org
Jan. 23rd - Feb. 22nd: Kick off the new year with hilarious chaos in this outrageous Monty Python-inspired musical! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org.
Jan. 30th - Feb. 8th: Enjoy a ballet bursting with Roaring Twenties flair, dazzling dance, and timeless drama. Learn more at ColoradoBallet.org.
Jan. 30th - Feb. 22nd: Experience a classic western that casts light on an often-ignored chapter of American history. Learn more at DenverCenter.org
Feb.13 - March 29: Enjoy this contemporary production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
Feb. 27th – March 1st: Enjoy this Tony Award-winning musical comedy that explores themes of community, trust, and redemption. Learn more at DenverCenter.org.
The Symphony’s 25/26 season features performances with world-renowned artists. Explore the lineup and get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
March 20th - April 19th: Experience a vibrant twist on The Wizard of Oz with soulful music, high-energy dance, and stage magic! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org.
Through May 10: Enjoy this laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
March 27 - May 10: Enjoy this extraordinary true story that chronicles how an isolated town played host to the world. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
April 17th – May 31st: Enjoy this disarmingly funny and tender play about the foibles (foy·blz) of language and miscommunication. Learn more at DenverCenter.org
May 2-10: Experience the timeless beauty of Madama Butterfly as it graces the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage. Get tickets at OperaColorado.org.
April 9th – 19th: Enjoy this iconic story on the stage with laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray. Learn more at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
May 8th - June 7th: Back by popular demand this hilarious, puppet-filled musical brings big laughs and heart to the stage! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org
Probe the boundless mysteries of space by wandering and immersing your senses through sight, sound, and touch. Learn more at www.DenverArtMuseum.org
The Newman Center’s 25/26 season features world-class dance, music, and family-friendly performances. Learn more at NewmanCenterPresents.com.
Through August 2026: Explore one of the earliest European expeditions through present-day Colorado and the Mountain West. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Through July 26: Explore the work of Denver-based artist Susan Wick, who is driven by a relentless curiosity that conjures worlds of fantasy, intrigue, and desire. Learn more DenverArtMuseum.org.
Through September: A marquee exhibition featuring more than forty artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States.
Through September: Explore the Centennial State’s origins through authentic photographs, documents, artifacts, and voices. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Flavia Light, Vice President and Chief Tourism Development Officer at VISIT DENVER, described the events that are still happening as Denver Arts Week continues.
With after-school and summer programming, college prep and scholarships, Girls Inc. prepares girls to navigate the world and to chart their futures.
The People & Pollinators Action Network works to restore lands and native vegetation where pollinators can thrive.
The Denver Film Festival, which celebrated 48 years of cinematic excellence this weekend, brought together international talent and local legends under one roof.
Tennyson Street has long been thought of as a cultural district. Art galleries and studios used to line the street, but after the pandemic many of those studios and galleries closed. Since then, other businesses have stepped up and are now helping artists in the area.
This Colorado Gives Day, a special group of volunteers is working to keep Colorado history alive and well fed with hay. In Cripple Creek, these donkeys run the show.
One of the themes of this year's Denver Arts Week is "Art & Well-Being," and on Colorado company hits the nail on the head.
A restaurant in Northern Colorado is looking for the community's help to stay open. Feeding Our Community Ourselves, or FOCO Cafe, hopes to continue providing free and low-cost meals to neighbors in need.
Opera Colorado is kicking off its new season with an old favorite.
Denver Arts Week kicks off Friday, Nov. 7 and continues through Nov. 16.
See photos from the collection day for the toy drive.
Xcel Energy Day of Service
CBS Colorado's 2nd Annual Girls In The Game event encouraged and inspired girls to consider careers in sports.
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
See images from the Indy Eve celebration in Civic Center Park in Denver on July 3.
The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Aurora Municipal Center on June 14, 2025.
See photos from the Girls & Science Kickoff Event at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the CSU Spur takeover.
See images from Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive Collection Day on Dec. 12, 2024.
On Saturday, a plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help.
A new report compiled by CU warns that threats to the Colorado River's water supply are now so severe that they pose a significant risk to the water supply in seven Western states and tribal areas.
After a stretch of unseasonably warm weather across Colorado, a winter attraction in Summit County has been walking a careful line between art and survival.
Crews have continued to work quickly to restore service to thousands of Coloradans who lost power as extreme high winds moved through the state this week.
Many Colorado businesses tried to keep the doors open during the recent power shutoffs despite the drop in foot traffic. Now, they're hoping customers will return in greater numbers ahead of the coming Christmas holiday.
Franktown firefighters rushed to a garage fire near Deerpath Trail and E. State Highway 86 early Monday morning.
Pres. Trump and FEMA deny Colorado's request for major disaster declarations related to wildfires in August.
On Saturday a plane landed at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help. According to Garmin, their emergency technology was activated for the first time ever in Colorado Saturday. Garmin says the landing was successful.
American Friends Service Committee says immigrant activist Jeanette Vizbuerra will be releasedon $5,000 bond after bond hearing last week.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
One of the greatest soccer players in the world is scheduled to play in Denver.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
The governor called on Xcel to be more transparent about these shutoffs, echoing his concerns after Xcel implemented a similar shutoff last year. He said those concerns have not been addressed over a year and a half later.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Jeffco public health officials are warning about refrigerated food and medications no longer being safe during ongoing outages.
Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.
A family-owned business in Gunbarrel is selling trees from Colorado for Christmas, and you still have time to get a native tree for your celebration. The company says its work also helps reduce the risk of wildfires in the region.
After losing power Friday morning, restaurants coordinated efforts to keep food from spoiling. Multiple businesses ran generators while others shared cold storage space, including a refrigerated truck, secured by Woody's Pizza.
The governor called on Xcel to be more transparent about these shutoffs, echoing his concerns after Xcel implemented a similar shutoff last year. He said those concerns have not been addressed over a year and a half later.
Friday was a difficult day for some Coloradans who have had to endure a second public safety power shutoff this week and no clear timeline as to when power would be turned back on at their homes.
On a Friday night the week before Christmas, downtown Golden should be packed. But the shops and restaurants were closed down, and holiday shoppers and diners were nowhere to be found.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
