👀 Why Johnston postponed his second sweep

👀 All Eyes on Johnston’s Second Sweep

City officials are citing a shooting in the North Cap Hill neighborhood on Monday afternoon as the reason for an impending sweep at an encampment in the area. The sweep was scheduled for Wednesday morning (giving those living at the site little more than 24 hours notice), but after advocates appealed to Mayor Johnston Tuesday night, he agreed to postpone the sweep until Thursday. Camp residents say they’re being unfairly blamed for the incident. [Denverite]

• 🎧 How’d the first sweep go? We recently dissected the details. [City Cast Denver]

🌿 Denver Cracks Down on Unlicensed Pot-Friendly Events

So far this summer, the city’s Department of Excise & Licenses has issued warnings to eight different venues and event organizers for holding weed-friendly events somewhere other than one of Denver’s three properly permitted venues. Organizers argue they’re not breaking any local marijuana laws because their events are private, but the crux of the issue appears to be a debate over the city’s definition of a “private event.” [Westword]

🤯 Alan Turing’s Stolen Property Was Here All Along

This week, U.S. government officials formally returned the famed mathematician / codebreaker’s stolen memorabilia to an all-boys boarding school in the U.K. In what is an utterly bizarre and perplexing story, the items were stolen decades ago by a Colorado woman who was obsessed with Turing. U.S. authorities seized the keepsakes from her possession in 2018. [Denver Post 🔒]

🎢 Summer Scream | Thursday | 6-11 p.m.

Tonight only, Lakeside Amusement Park will close to the general public and instead host a celebration and fundraiser for Denver’s only nonprofit film center, Denver Film, with unlimited rides, immersive experiences, an open bar, and more. (This event is 21+) [Lakeside; $75]

🎤 ‘Colorado Native’ | Thursday | 7-9 p.m.

Support local Indigenous comedians (including friend of City Cast Denver Joshua Emerson!) for an evening of good humor and belly laughs at this Native American Comedy Showcase at the MCA Denver Holiday Theater. [Highland; GA $20, Student $5]

🍿 Silent Movie Night | Thursday | 7:30-11 p.m.

The whole family is invited to this silent disco-style outdoor movie night. You get to choose between showings of “Austin Powers” or “Toy Story.” Picnic dinners are welcome! [Lakewood; Free]

🪕 Cidergrass | Thursday | 8-10 p.m.

It’s time for Bluegrass Thursdays at Stem Ciders. Stop by (no cover charge!) for scrumptious snacks, lip-smackin’ cider, and live toe-tappin’ bluegrass tunes. Taking the stage tonight: Griffin Wade and Rachael Lynch. [Five Points; Free]

New Tacos in Cap Hill, Why Guy Fieri Loves Denver, and Dogs in Restaurants

Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, the crew digs into some Denver dining news, including: What has Guy Fieri done for the Colorado restaurant scene? What’s next for the former Park Tavern space? And should dogs be allowed in dining establishments? Plus, we’ve got some recommendations for your weekend!