🎙️ Hear Rep. Tim Hernández’s side of the story

⚖️ Parent Sues DPS Over ‘Straight Pride’

A Denver Public Schools parent is suing the district for discrimination because schools are not permitted to display “straight pride” flags. The parent alleges that he and his children have “suffered irreparable harm” because of this policy. The lawsuit is seeking $3 million in punitive damages from DPS. [Denver Post 🔒]

🏙️ New Era for Downtown Denver Post Building

The city has shared plans to purchase the former Denver Post building downtown across from Civic Center Park. A city council committee is set to consider the $88.5 million deal next week. According to officials, the building will go on to house nonprofit and legal advocacy services. [BusinessDen 🔒]

🥕 ‘Food Forests’ Coming to West Denver

Six West Denver neighborhoods will get new community gardens thanks to a $500,000 grant from the EPA awarded to Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). The funding is meant to benefit an area of the city known to have high concentrations of industrial and vehicle pollution. [CO Sun]

🎙️ Tim Hernández Speaks Out

A few weeks ago, State Rep. Tim Hernández attended a pro-Palestine protest and spoke with someone on camera about Gaza. Since then he’s faced backlash, threats, and even calls for resignation. So we asked Tim to tell us his side of the story. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

Looking for some holiday theater? The DCPA’s lineup of annual festive offerings is always a go-to, but there’s even more happening across Denver. Check out these options:

Drunk Christmas

Audacious Immersive’s annual fundraiser is taking on the Dickens classic at bars across the metro area. Pay what you can, and if you want, participate in the fun with interactive goodie bags and a “Christmas Carol”-themed drinking game.

The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical

This R-rated musical follows the shenanigans of a motley cast of characters at the exclusive Armadillo Acres trailer park. It’s also Miners Alley’s first performance at their new performing arts center!

• For more family-friendly fare from the folks in Golden, check out “A Christmas Story,” based on the 1983 film.

Holly, Alaska!

Head on up to Boulder for BETC’s feel-good musical comedy about a group of community theater players determined to save their town’s long-running holiday pageant. BETC is giving away 75 free tickets to anyone who can’t afford one; email Managing Director Mark Ragan for more information.

Looking for something not holiday-related? Try one of these shows instead:

• “The Odd Couple” - Firehouse Theater
• “Bitter Moon” - Control Group Productions
• “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” - Arvada Center
• “Matilda” - Town Hall Arts Center
• “Formerly Mormon” - Benchmark Theatre

🦕 Free Day at DMNS | Monday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Explore exhibits on wildlife, space, the Ice Age, and more at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science all day for free! [City Park; Free]

🍸 Repeal Day at Cruise Room | Tuesday | 5-7 p.m.

Denver’s premier Prohibition-era cocktail lounge will celebrate Repeal Day with classic cocktail specials for $19.33, plus live music and swanky speakeasy vibes. [LoDo; Free]

🎟️ Rockin’ Rescue Night Out | Wednesday | 6 p.m.

Help raise funds for the Denver Rescue Mission at this auction and raffle event at Rhein Haus Denver. [LoDo; Free]

Will Rep. Tim Hernández Lose His Seat Over Gaza Protests?

State Rep. Tim Hernández has been making waves in Denver as a community activist and passionate educator for years. He’s no stranger to facing the consequences for speaking his mind. But after his comments at a pro-Palestine protest went viral, many are calling for his resignation as state legislator. So host Bree Davies sat down with the representative, a returning City Cast Denver guest, to talk about what happened and what’s next.