Upcoming Events

Don’t Look Away: Museo de las Americas collaborates with Latina Safehouse and Art and Color to present a Transformative Exhibition challenging the taboo of domestic violence in the Latinx Community, and celebrating the strength of survivors.* Museo de las Americas is joining forces with Latina SafeHouse and Art and Color to present a powerful, taboo-shattering exhibition entitled SOMOS: On Domestic Violence, and Healing. Opening Reception with a Cinco de Mayo folklorico performance by Las Adelitas on Wednesday May 5, 6-9…

The Denver Public Library's FREE Summer of Adventure program encourages youth from birth to 12th grade to READ, MAKE, and EXPLORE by providing opportunities for informal learning and activities to help them retain academic and social skills throughout their summer vacation. Youth can register for the program online or at any branch by August 13. Youth can download an Adventure Guide (or create their own) to record their activities and work their way to a finishing prize.

Bread & Jam, a weekly funk jam at Dazzle on Wednesday nights in June, is led by members of the VIP's, a Denver based funk group comprised of a rotating cast of musicians that includes Eric Imbrosciano, Taylor Scott, Todd Smallie, Patrick McDevitt, and AJ Salas. In piecing the group together, drummer Eric Imbrosciano says he carefully picked a combination of area musicians including players who may not have worked together before but whose personal sounds and backgrounds would mix…

Jazz at Sloan's Lake Park features Rico Jones and Friends. A different band every night, featuring the region's finest jazz musicians, performing at the park. Come to Sloan's Lake for the music and stay for the awesome sunsets! Weekends, Friday and Saturday from 6pm - 8:30pm. Always a fun hang. Pack a picnic or bring some snacks, refreshments, and bring a blanket or chair. Tip Jar / Donations accepted.  

The Walter Gorra Elevation Trio aims to uplift and elevate the listener through Walter’s newest original compositions and arrangements. Featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums, these long-time friends and Colorado musical accomplices draw from their diverse musical backgrounds to develop an exciting and fresh sound. The trio does this while respecting the tradition and history of jazz and makes its own contributions to the trajectory of the music. Walter Gorra is a Colorado-raised pianist, composer, educator…

The Rich Chiaraluce Quintet will feature the music of the Cannonball Adderly Quintet. These are the same arrangements as played by that quintet. They span the time from the 1950s into the 1960s. There will be a discussion of certain selected tunes that propelled this group to fame. All the charts are swinging and have a groove to them. The musicians will include Greg Gisbert, Jeff Jenkins, Ken Walker, and Todd Reid. I think it will be an exciting night…

Samuel Williams is a saxophonist and music educator, based in Boulder, Colorado and has performed frequently at Nocturne as both a bandleader and sideman. This series runs through June 24. As a bandleader, his previous residencies have included original compositions, explorations of world folk music, and tributes to saxophone titans Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, and Coleman Hawkins. Sam has also appeared as a sideman with The Democracy, H2 Big Band, Peter Sommer Septet, and Tom Gershwin Quintet, among others. In…

Terri Jo Jenkins, a winner in the national Winfield songwriting competition has performed at the International Folk Alliance Conference multiple years before turning her focus to jazz singing in recent years. Terri Jo’s concert at The Muse Performance Space will revisit her songwriting which weaves in stories of her past experiences and future hopes. Muse is open for live audiences up to 50 people. Beer, wine, sparkling water, and snacks are available. Please feel free to bring in food from…

Moderno brings some of Colorado’s best Latin Jazz musicians together in a dynamic quintet. The group plays music based on many Afro-Caribbean traditions -- music of Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and others -- and the ways that they have blended and cross- inspired with jazz. Afro-Caribbean rhythms give the music its pulse, on everything from traditional dances to jazz-influenced beats to funk grooves; the horns lay down a variety of colors -- red-hot to cool and bluesy, and the group’s…

War of the Flowers written & directed by Anthony J Garcia The Kitayama Carnation Strike began in July 1968 led by Guadalupe “Lupe” Briseno. On February 15, 1969, in a last ditch effort to make a statement about their strike, Lupe Briseno, Mary Padilla, Rachael Sandoval (who was pregnant at the time), Martha del Real, and Mary Sailes chained themselves to the gate of the Kitayama Carnation plant. The five women were ultimately tear-gassed at point-blank range by Weld County…

This performance will be live on the Dazzle stage and live streamed. Based out of Denver, Colorado, Quite Frankly provides a fusion of Rock, Funk, Jazz & Hip-Hop. Intricate originals, tasteful covers, and high-intensity improvisation put them at the forefront of the blooming Colorado music scene. The group features Members of Kessel Run, Cycles, and Freddy & the Yetis. Quite Frankly, they've got what you need. Kirk Larson - Drums/Vocals Tucker McClung - Bass/Vocals Aidan Pagnani - Guitar Pick your…

History Colorado is collaborating with members of the Five Points community and the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center on a Museum of Memory project that showcases the human stories and collective memory of this important neighborhood. Built on narratives about living, working, and growing up in Five Points, it features a mural created by artist Adri Norris in partnership with residents, artifacts from a variety of different Five Points eras, a sound installation featuring the voices of the…

100 Nights of Jazz presents Jean Marie Jazz Trio featuring Ron Jolly on piano & Ron Bland on bass. “100 Nights of Jazz” is virtual concert series, streamed live from the stage at Classic Pianos in Denver. Tune in Just before 7pm MDT for the live link. Click HERE to live stream this event.

Two performances at 6pm and 9pm. Same Cloth (formerly SoJourn) is prolific pianist, Solomon J. Chapman Sr. and inventive vocalist, JoFoKe. Embarking upon a new, eclectic musical journey, the charismatic duo combines their peculiarities, stories, perspectives and talents to share meaningful art. Same Cloth's debut release is expected in 2021. JoFoKe – vocals Solomon Chapman Sr – keyboards Will Gaines – bass Tarell Martin Sr – drums

Classic Pianos presents 100 Nights of Jazz featuring Paleolithic String Trio. “100 Nights of Jazz” is a virtual concert series, streamed live from the stage at Classic Pianos in Denver. Guitarists Howard Slavin and Doug Switzer have been making music together for over two decades. Active in the jazz community they have in individually performed in many settings from duos to big bands. For this project they are joined by bassist Greg Clough. Tune in just before 7l:00 pm MST…

Classic Pianos presents 100 Nights of Jazz featuring Rekha Ohal . “100 Nights of Jazz” is a virtual concert series, streamed live from the stage at Classic Pianos in Denver. Rekha sings like it should be done, and plays piano at the same time - not many can do that, and she takes it to a new level. Standards, pop, original songs. “100 Nights of Jazz” is virtual concert series, streamed live from the stage at Classic Pianos in Denver.…

Trombonist Sam Keedy and his group of accomplished musical compatriots offer a night of thrilling and captivating music, consisting of a mix of jazz standards and originals by Mr Keedy. This youthful group of lifelong friends is the next up and coming generation of musicians in the Denver metro area. Sam Keedy - Trombone, Max Moore - Piano, Alec Streete - Vibraphone, Gabe Rupe - Bass, Braxton Kahn - Drums Muse Performance Space is now open at full capacity! Tickets…

City Park Jazz | A Celebration of Community Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer and jazz pianist based in Denver, CO. She has established herself as an active force on the local and national scene as a composer and leader-performer of her many projects (the Annie Booth Trio, Sextet, and Big Band) and as a busy side-musician. Booth holds a Bachelors of Music Performance (Summa Cum Laude, 2011) and a Masters of Music in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy…

For this two-week series at Nocturne, Denver saxophonists Rich Chiaraluce and Jeremy Wendelin team up to pay tribute to that ideal of two soloists thinking as if with one mind. With Chiaraluce on alto and Wendelin on baritone saxophone they will use the same format as the original recordings to frame melodies, solos, and interplay. Bill McCrossen on bass and Jill Fredericksen on drums lay down the foundation for the two saxophonists’ flights and provide the other points of view…

Brennen Schedler and his quartet present the release of their new album,"Stepping Down! Rhiannon Dewey-tenor sax, Tom Amend-piano, Michael Rinko-bass, Brennen Schedler-drums Muse is now open at full capacity! Get tickets HERE. The performance will also be live streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.