Events for June 16, 2024

A wide variety of week-long, action-packed ensembles & classes. Registration is now OPEN. CCJA's Summer Institute offers something for everyone, from middle schoolers to adult musicians. Immerse yourself in topic-based courses and action-packed themed and jazz ensembles for a week at a time! Summer Institute classes are easy to mix and match - students can […]

BowWow performing Live! Free Show! Each year Denver's Historic Five Points Neighborhood transforms into a hub of entertainment and celebration for the community in honor of Juneteenth, the day when the last of the nation’s enslaved people learned of their freedom. Juneteenth celebrates the day African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom two years […]

The Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival presents a variety of local events in Colorado Springs, celebrating cultural diversity and community unity. This festival is a vibrant showcase of music, art, and educational activities that engage residents and visitors alike in the rich traditions and history commemorated on this special day. Day 1: Friday, June 14 Day […]

Dazzle's brunch has a new look! Chef Mario designs unique a-la-carte brunch delicacies including a Continental Breakfast Board and a fresh Pineapple Boat full of fruit & cottage cheese. Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation. Dazzle's staff provides friendly, table-side […]

Embark on a journey through the captivating realms of love, drama, and community with the world-renowned Central City Opera at the Levitt Pavilion's exhilarating free concert summer series! Immerse yourself in the timeless hilarity of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, "The Pirates of Penzance," savor the grandeur of Puccini's beloved "The Girl of the Golden West" […]

A Celebration of Community Mistura Fina was founded by percussionist Frank Ayala in 2000. Based in Denver, Colorado, the group regularly performs at festivals, nightclubs, special events, and other venues. Its critically acclaimed recording, "A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That," represents Mistura Fina's various musical influences. Mistura Fina, loosely translated […]

For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood and is a regular at Dazzle. Purnell Steen - Piano Myra Warren - Vocals Ed Stephen - Acoustic Guitar Vohn Regensburger - Brazilian Guitar Greg Gisbert […]

The Dawn Clement Trio, hailing from the vibrant Denver music scene, embodies the essence of contemporary jazz. Composed of the accomplished Dawn Clement on piano and vocals, Patrick McDevitt's dynamic bass rhythms, and the spirited percussive stylings of Dru Heller, they bring storytelling to life through their music. Inspired by the like of ECM Records' […]

Jonathan Powell's new group Mambo Jazz Party draws from his 20 year freelance career as a trumpet player in the NYC salsa and latin jazz scene. After being a member of Eddie Palmieri's groups for 10 years as well as recording and performing with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Miguel Zenon Big […]