A peña is a casual and participatory social event centered around live music that celebrates the community through music, poetry, prose, and culture. Peñas have a rich and varied history and can be quite different from one country to another. In Spain, peñas often celebrate and promote Flamenco culture, while in Perú they tend to focus on what is known as Música Criolla–an array of sub-genres created from the fusion of Spanish, Andean and African cultures, such as huayno, festejo,…

SHHRP (Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals) in partnership with the Community College of Denver (CCD) Career & Transfer Center, is excited to announce its first Financial+ Jobs. Internships. Training Job Fair. The job fair is scheduled Wednesday, February 5, 10 am-2pm, in the Cherry Creek Building on the Auraria Campus. It is designed to match employers in the financial industry with students, graduates, veterans, unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking to enter into this industry. There will be 26 companies…

With the incredible amount of destruction from fires in Australia, the Denver Blues & Jazz community is coming together to put on a benefit show at The Celtic. Featuring the local Blues & Jazz artists: 2:30 - 3pm, Joe Candlario 3 - 3:45 pm, Jonas Schultz Trio 3:45 - 4:15pm, Tony Rosario 4:15 -  5pm, Mark Bilker & The Closers 5pm, Teresa Carroll 6pm, Steve Crenshaw 7pm, Peter Stoltzman 8pm, Roots & Rhythm Quartet feat. Lionel Young 9pm, Tenia Nelson…

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Department of Music and the Latino Cultural Arts Center of Colorado proudly present the 2020 Viva Southwest Mariachi Festival Workshop & Showcase at the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria Campus in Denver. Schedule of events: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Mariachi Student Workshops 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Mariachi Festival Concert The event provides workshops for students of all ages; including those in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as university and community…

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.

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…

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…

"Colorado Drums Forward” is a “drum circle” inspired experience for Coloradans to express creative support for each other and those within the creative arts sector. This will take place on Thursday, April 30 at 7pm. What to do: Grab something that can be used as a drum Set up on you porch, sidewalk or yard at 7pm Play for one minute or as long as you want Have fun! “Colorado Drums Forward” is an artful communication campaign to help all…

Join Matt Fuller' Facebook Livestream this Friday at 6pm MST for some live tunes to wind you down from the work week. He'll be playing solo guitar versions of some originals and covers. Virtual Tip Jars: Venmo: Matthew Fuller@Matthew-Fuller-24 Paypal: mattjohnfuller@gmaill.com

Join Big Head Todd and the Monsters Facebook page on May 17 at 6pm for a live stream from the one and only Hazel Miller! Proceeds from the stream will benefit Denver's Inner City Health Center and Hunger Free Colorado, in support of their fight on the frontlines. We look forward to seeing you on the 17th! If you enjoy the stream and are able to donate, we ask that you consider donate to the following: Hunger Free - https://www.classy.org/give/276385/#!/donation/checkout…

Daily Virtual Dance parties every morning at 8:30 a.m. This is a great way for little ones to get their wiggles out, for grandparents to connect with their grandchildren from a distance, and for adults to start the day off on a positive note. We have had several guest hosts including the Former First Lady of Colorado Frances Owens and have more special guests scheduled down the road. Kids and parents are welcome to join us for 20 to 30…

GSPP alumna and staff member Hollis Lyman is hosting FREE 20-minute HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts. Workouts will be every week day at noon. No equipment is needed and minimal space required. Get on a schedule, take care of yourself physically and mentally, and come out of this physical distancing with a gosh darn 6 pack! All are welcome. Use this Zoom link to join: https://udenver.zoom.us/j/356550681