Axios Denver Weekender

August 08, 2025
🍻 Happy Friday eve! Alayna here with how to make the most of your weekend.
🎶 Sounds like: "Our House" by Madness
Today's newsletter is 561 words — a 2-minute read.
1 big thing: ✨ Trendy homes tour
Denver's Parade of Homes, which kicks off today and runs through Aug. 24, lets residents tour dozens of newly designed houses across the metro for free.
Why it matters: With Denver buyers finally holding the upper hand, now's a great time to go shopping or get ideas for a new home project.
By the numbers: Nearly 70 properties are showcased on the tour, from condos and townhomes to luxurious, custom-built "dream homes."
- Prices range from about $450,000 to $2.7 million.
How it works: Homes are open for self-guided tours noon-5pm Thursdays through Sundays. Online virtual tours are also available for most properties.
- Plan your route before hopping in the car. Some homes are clustered, but many are scattered across the greater metro area.
The bottom line: "Whether you're exploring options for your next home or simply admiring the craftsmanship, this event is a true celebration of living in Colorado and the quality and innovation our builders bring to each community," Ted Leighty, CEO of Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, said in a statement.
2. More weekend events
👚 ThriftCon — This vintage shoppers' dream returns to the National Western Complex Saturday and Sunday, featuring 100-plus vendors selling clothing, collectibles, furniture and more. Tickets start at $17.
🎭 "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" — This Tony-winning performance debuts at the Buell Theatre this week and runs through Aug. 17. Tickets start at $53.10.
🥩 Colorado Beef Festival — Chef battles, a meat market, live country music and line dancing are all on deck at this Saturday event held at MSU Denver. Tickets start at $33.
🌈 CinemaQ Film Festival — Denver's only LGBTQ+ film fest, which includes curated moves, panels and events, returns tomorrow-Sunday at the Sie FilmCenter. Tickets start at $13.
🎡 Boulder County Fair — Colorado's oldest fair runs through Sunday, featuring rodeos, derby crashes, food trucks, live music, carnival rides and more. Free.
3. 📺 TV time
Here's what's new on streaming services this week.
What we're watching: The revival of a beloved adult-animated series, a new season of "Wednesday," and an Eddie Murphy-led comedy.
🤠 "King of The Hill" season 14 available now on Hulu
Catch up quick: After a 15-year hiatus, Mike Judge's sitcom about North Texas suburbia returns.
My thought bubble: Unlike most animated shows where characters remain frozen in time, this reboot gives a rare glimpse into how Hank, Peggy, Bobby and their friends have aged and adapted to a world that keeps moving.
🖤 "Wednesday" season 2, part 1 available now on Netflix
The intrigue: Lady Gaga is set to guest star along with Steve Buscemi, Christopher Lloyd, Thandiwe Newton and Haley Joel Osment.
Fun fact: The drama is Netflix's all-time most popular English-language series.
What's next: Part 2 of this season will stream Sept. 3.
🚚 "The Pickup" available now on Prime Video
State of play: Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer star in this action-comedy about two armored truck drivers who get robbed by a criminal organization.
📍 John is exploring Portland, Maine. Back next week!
🏔️ Alayna is headed to a cabin in the mountains with some friends.
📺 Esteban is spending the weekend bingeing "Chief of War" on Apple TV+.
Thanks to our editor Gigi Sukin.
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