🤑 Did Lauren Boebert violate campaign laws again?

💰 Boebert Accused of Misusing Campaign Funds

The left-leaning group End Citizens United filed a complaint against Rep. Lauren Boebert, alleging that she improperly reported nearly $60,000 on her reelection campaign in 2022. This marks the third time Boebert has been accused of mishandling campaign money — she eventually paid back the money for the first two complaints. [The Denver Post 🔒]

🗝️ Landlords Paying the Price

Denver is cracking down on landlords without proper licensing. A new law requiring licenses for multi-unit rental properties went into effect in January, and the city handed down the first fines earlier this week. A total of 36 properties were fined $150 each, and they could end up paying more if owners are not compliant. [Axios Denver]

💚 American Elm Reopens After Shooting

The West Highland restaurant, which shut down after a fatal shooting last month that took the life of two employees, is partially reopening today for Mother’s Day weekend. Chef Daniel Mangin and his team plan to fully reopen on May 18. The double homicide is still under investigation. [The Denver Post]

🇺🇸 A Baseball-Themed Citizenship Ceremony

Colorado’s federal trial court is teaming up with the Colorado Rockies later this month to host a citizenship naturalization ceremony at Coors Field. The newly-minted citizens will get to take their oath in front of the gameday crowd and will receive free Rockies tickets. Announcement of the ceremony reportedly came just a year after team ownership opposed the plan, calling it “too political” in private conversations. [Colorado Politics]

⭐⭐⭐ = The official City Cast Denver ‘Maybe’ of the weekend, as in maybe you’ll see us there! Listen to today’s podcast for more deets.

🪴 Spring Plant Sale | Friday and Saturday | 10 a.m.

It’s plant season and Denver Urban Gardens has what you need. There will be live music, workshops, and plenty of plants. [Five Points; Free]

🪡 Bitchin’ Stitchin | Friday | 4:30 p.m.

Let go of your frustrations at this naughty cross-stitching class. Materials are included and your first drink is free. [Downtown; $20]

🤣 Comedy Roast Battle | Friday | 10 p.m.

Local comics are going head to head in front of a panel of judges to see who can deliver the most hilarious roasts. [Five Points; $5]

🧟 Rocky Mountain Nightmares | Friday through Sunday | Various Times

This horror film fest promises celebrities, vendors, and parties all weekend long. [Central Business District; $5+]

🦋 Mother’s Day Butterfly Workshop | Saturday | 10-11:30 a.m.

Take mom to the Butterfly Pavilion, learn all about pollinators, and create your own pollinator-friendly plant pot to take home. [Westminster; $15 for members, $25 for non-members]

🐦 Birding Walk | Saturday | 7:30-10 a.m.

May 13 is “Global Big Day,” a special birding holiday, and the High Line Conservancy is inviting nature lovers to bird quest. Bring your binoculars! [Aurora; Free]

🌳 Parks, Rivers, Trails, and Trees | Saturday | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Volunteer to help clean up one of 13 parks around the city, then join a celebration of all things green at the City Park Pavilion. [Various; Free]

🛼 Roller Derby Double Header | Saturday | 6 p.m.

Head down to The Rollerdome to cheer on the junior team at 6 p.m. and stick around for the adult bout at 8 p.m. [Overland; $15-20]

🥏 Colorado Summit Home Opener | Saturday | 6:30 p.m.

Our hometown ultimate team is back this Saturday at their new home stadium at Colorado School of Mines. Live bands, street performers, and food trucks will be on hand to help kick off the new season. [Golden; $18.50 in advance]

🍺 Hops in the Park | Saturday | 2 - 4 p.m.

Drink full-strength beer in a park without breaking the law at this family friendly festival featuring more than 20 local breweries [Littleton; $40]

⭐⭐⭐ ¡Viva! Streets | Sunday | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

The city is closing down two major downtown streets to cars and filling them instead with music, food, vendors, and general outdoor fun. This is the first of four activations planned this year. [Downtown; Free]

Last week’s answer: “Pipelines” by Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster at Plaza of the Americas on 16th Street Mall.

• This playful, climbable art installation debuted as part of the recent Cities Summit of the Americas, which brought together local leaders from across North, South, and Central America to discuss topics such as energy, transportation, migration, climate, democracy, and more. As part of the weeklong international events, the space where the sculpture is located (15th and Wewatta streets) was ceremoniously named Plaza of the Americas.

Big claps for our correct guessers, who were all able to name the location of the sculpture as well as its name!

• 🥇 Tyler B. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
• 🏆 But Andy J., Jordan S., Mateo C., and Ted L. weren’t far behind!

This Week’s Photo:

Chaos at the Capitol, Miller Moths, and an Exclusive Mayoral Endorsement

Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by Westword editor Patty Calhoun and CPR politics reporter Andy Kenney to talk about the name-calling and last-minute deals at the end of the legislative session. Plus, I return to the show to share my weekend event recommendations.