A woman of culture and compassion, Juanita Dominguez contributed much to the Chicano Movement of the 1970s. She wrote "Yo Soy Chicano"—the movement song that accompanied so many activities and occasions throughout the Southwest—and published numerous articles about her community. Poet and educator Flor Lovato will expand on Juanita Dominguez's contributions both prior to and during the movement. Your Admission is FREE, enter code ELMOV101 at checkout. Get your COMPLIMENTARY TICKET HERE. Lectures at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets required |…

With Blizzard, CIRQUE Flip Fabrique takes you on a circus adventure in the dead of winter and invites you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their art and outstanding visual poetry, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. “… all these mind-blowing acts are performed by six athletes at the height of their art.” — La Presse

“Over the course of a nearly three-decade career, Devon Dikeou has produced a body of work revealing a narrative, and often poetic, approach that blurs the frontiers between the intimate and the public, the past and present, art and life. This exhibition, which spans three sites in Denver, delves into the immense breadth of artworks that Dikeou has continued to develop from the 1990s through today.” —Cortney Lane Stell, curator Exhibit: February 20, 2020 – February 18, 2021 Opening reception…

Sip, Slurp, Savor! Join Centura Hospice at the 20th Anniversary of Soup for the Soul! Enjoy an evening of heartwarming stories, connecting with others, plus soups and appetizers from Denver's top restaurants. Each year chefs work hard to bring you unique, one-of-a-kind dishes that can only be experienced together at Soup for the Soul. Even better than the tasty dishes - all proceeds from this event goes to support Porter Hospice, St. Anthony Hospice, and Bristlecone Hospice.

Denver’s most Historic neighborhood is keeping culture ALIVE. Join us, every First Friday in Five Points for the “First Friday - Five Points Jazz Hop”. Sponsored by Denver Arts & Venues, Five Points Business Improvement District, KUVO Jazz, The DROP 303 & Five Points Development Corporation, some of the city’s best local talent will set a swinging, jazzy soundtrack in your favorite restaurants and water holes along Welton Street. “Jazz Hop” from show to show to see them all in…

Recently nominated for his third Grammy in 2018, Justin Roberts is an all-star of the family music scene! For nearly 20 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives, crafting songs that navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up. Roberts delights with fun tunes for the whole family that have earned comparisons to Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, and Nick Lowe.

A sequel to our popular "Wild Women" show, and this time around, the gloves are really coming off.

A sequel to our popular "Wild Women" show, and this time around, the gloves are really coming off.

In My Blood It Runs, director Maya Newell. Ten-year-old Dujuan is a child-healer, a good hunter and speaks three languages. As he shares his knowledge of history and the complex world around him, we see his spark and intelligence. Yet Dujuan is “failing” in school and facing increasing scrutiny from welfare and the police. As he travels perilously close to incarceration, his family fights to give him a strong Arrernte education alongside his western education, lest he become another statistic.…

“War of the Flowers” opens at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 12th and runs until Sunday, March 29. Curtain Times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sunday Matinee on March 29, at 2 pm. “War of the Flowers!” retells the Kitayama Carnation Strike led by five Chicana women on February 15, 1969. The five women chained themselves to the front gates of the Kitayama Carnation plant in protest of poor treatment and…

In honor of International Women’s month, Raices Brewing Company is inviting all the women, of all ages, to enjoy a day of health, education, meditation, beauty, knowledge, and craft beer. 11:30am start the day with yoga and meditation by our Honduran yogi Alquimia Yoga (donations accepted for class) 12:45pm get your cardio in, latin style, with a Zumba class led by Argentinian fitness guru Julie Adaro-Martin Berry Stay for informational sessions on nutrition, pre-hispanic diets, cannabis education, women's rights, resources,…

In the Footsteps of Yellow Woman.  Director Camille Manybeads Tso (Diné).  Thirteen year old Diné filmmaker Camille Manybeads Tso learns the story of her great-great-great grandmother Yellow Woman, as told to her by her grandmother.  Camille imagines what it would have been like to live through the Long Walk, and from the words of her grandmother, filtered through the lens of her camera, we take that journey with her.  (Halne’e Productions, 2009, 27 min.). A Snapshot in Time, Director Dustinn…

Stories on Stage is partnering with The Dairy Arts Center for this Free Range Dairy event. Stories on Stage favorites Jessica Austgen and Geoff Kent perform an outrageous and funny short story, “Adults Alone.” When the kids are away, the adults will DEFINITELY play — and learn some weird new things about themselves, as well! Join us for our first virtual Stories On Stage! In-person or through Zoom, we bring stories to life! We’re about sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always thought-provoking…

Healthy competition is one thing, but what happens when you’re up against the most famous playwright of all time? Enter a pair of hapless brothers striving for theatrical success in the English Renaissance against none other than the Bard himself, Shakespeare. Uproarious antics ensue in this smash-hit musical comedy that will leave audiences rolling in the aisles. Performances: April 10 – May 3, 2020, Tues – Sat at 7:30 pm, Wed at 1:00 pm, Sat – Sun at 2:00 pm…

The Gift of Jazz introduces new online courses and is very pleased to announce that Peter Stoltzman will be leading their Saturday classes this semester. Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:15 am - Jazz Piano: Solo Piano Intros and Arrangements We will study varying solo piano styles and techniques, with references to Art Tatum, Mary Lou Williams, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Hiromi Uehara, and more. We will explore how solo piano is used in introductions…

The Gift of Jazz introduces new online courses and is very pleased to announce that Peter Stoltzman will be leading their Saturday classes this semester. Saturdays 11:30 am – 12:45 pm - Jazz Composition Workshop: Re-imagining Standards through Arrangements & Contrfacts (click here to sign up for the free Zoom video conferencing app) We will compare and contrast the creative ways that jazz artists have re-imagined standards. From Charlie Parker’s “Half Nelson” (a contrafact of Tad Dameron’s “Lady Bird”) to…

The Gift of Jazz introduces new online courses and is very pleased to announce that Peter Stoltzman will be leading their Saturday classes this semester. Saturdays 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm - Advanced Jazz Theory in Improvisation: Concepts and Practices to Build Awesome Solos We will unpack advanced improvisational strategies, including playing outside the changes, rhythmic motivic development, instrument-specific flourishes, and building momentum over multiple choruses. Students will transcribe and analyze solos by jazz masters, compose their own solos, and…

Su Teatro & The Source Theatre Company present The 6th EVER Wordfest & Artists of Color Summit Live online readings, platicas (discussions) & more! Virtual Friday performances begin Friday, April 17, at 6:30pm. Su Teatro reads a comedy classic of Chicano Teatro "Los Vendidos" & "Las dos Caras del Patroncito" by Luis Valdez Laugh and Learn! Free Registration Once you complete this registration, you will receive an email with the link to the reading. Los Vendidos is a one-act play…

Gabriella Cavallero will perform "Regaining Flight," Colorado writer Gary Schanbacher's romantic tale of two people who must shed the pain of their pasts if they ever hope to share a future together. As a special treat, Gary will be joining us for a chat after the story! This performance is FREE to the community.To register for the performance, click here

YEAR OF LA CHICANA—A partnership between History Colorado and the El Movimiento Community Advisory Committee, Year of La Chicana celebrates and honors La Chicana past, present and future and shares her story with a wide range of audiences. During this year we are working with community to connect the core issues of the Chicano movement with present day issues of social justice, identity and inclusion. Upcoming Events: Click on links below for more program information and tickets! Lectures: Storytelling Event Chicana…