Entertainment Reporter
John Wenzel
John Wenzel joined The Denver Post as an arts and entertainment reporter and critic in 2006. He fell in love with newspapers in the mystical land of Dayton, Ohio, and feels lucky to have spent his adult life exploring Colorado's culture. In addition to contributing to Esquire, The Atlantic and Rolling Stone, he is the author of the nonfiction book "Mock Stars" and has had essays published in music, horror and comedy anthologies. He lives in Denver with his family, a Hobbit garden, and a half dozen overworked gaming consoles.
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Broken family: Sexual assault allegations against Jay Bianchi splinter Denver’s jam-band scene
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Things to do in Denver: Lifesized Monopoly, National Western Stock Show
Your best bets for the week also include the Ultimate RV Show.

After losing its previous space, comedy club finds new home, fills it with stand-up headliners
Denver Comedy Underground's grand reopening will feature Sam Tallent.

This rodeo is the best part of the National Western Stock Show
The Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza is easy for the average person to embrace, with its stunning performances and cultural richness.

Civic Center is losing Christkindlmarket in 2025 as the city preps for construction in Denver park
The Outside Festival will return this summer, though, while Christkindlmarket moves to the Auraria campus.

Colorado’s 2025 concert season will bring massive tours, big names in smaller cities and, yes, higher ticket prices
Metallica, Coldplay, higher ticket prices and bad weather are all in the forecast.

What to do in Denver: Comedy, a Nina Simone tribute and more
Your best bets also include Italian horror films at the Sie FilmCenter.

Colorado once again boasts the world’s most-attended amphitheater
Billboard reports that the Morrison venue broke its own attendance numbers from 2023.

Boulder says it’s ready for the Sundance Film Festival in 2027. But can the city actually handle it?
Can Boulder handle hundreds of Hollywood elite in limousines, dozens of red carpets and worldwide media attention?

Denver New Year’s Eve: Parties, concerts and fireworks to ring in 2025
The countdown is officially on to, well, the countdown.

Things to do in Denver: Christmas lights, rare beers and an Eagles tribute band
Your best bets for the weekend also include free admission for kids at the Denver Zoo.