IN THIS ISSUE

8 EVENT CALENDAR

10 INSIDE STORY: The Dental Bar opens in Southlands with a bar—and more!

12 COVER STORY: Colorado Asian Pacific United leads the effort to reimagine Denver’s Chinatown

14 FEATURE: Mike Johnston inaugurated as mayor of Denver

16 SPOTLIGHT: Priscilla Rahn announces run for Douglas County Commissioner

18 SPOTLIGHT: Judge Victoria Klingensmith appointed to the 18th Judicial District bench

19 SPOTLIGHT: Visual retelling of the Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team by Tony Moy

20 MOVIE REVIEW: JOY RIDE

21 FOOD: MAKfam teams up with Novel Strand for beer pairing dinner

22 THEATRE: Short stories in BI-PASSING and the all Filipino-cast Here Lies Love

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Join us at the Colorado Asian Pacific United Block Party on Saturday, August 12, 3pm to 7:30pm, to reimagine Denver’s Chinatown and for the unveiling of the mural at 1890 Lawrence St, Denver.

There are also three exciting festivals are happening this month!

- Saigon Azteca Night Market (8/18)

- ElevAsian Night Market (8/19)

- Aurora GlobalFest (8/19)