Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darabukkas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, table spoons, Burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui, and sleigh bells! These are just some of the instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of the Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.  

Charles Dickens’ classic tale takes us on a journey to the past, present and future this holiday season! With music by Alan Menken ( Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid ) and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens ( Ragtime, Seussical ), this musical version of curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge’s life and ultimate redemption is the perfect holiday tradition for the entire family. Performance Dates & Times: now – December 22, 2019, Tues – Sat at 7:30 pm, Wed at 1:00 pm,…

A lively Christmas play full of songs and laughter that celebrates familia and our beautiful state of Colorado! A family-centered musical feast with enough sarcasm and wit to stimulate great Christmas dinner discussions! Written & Directed by Anthony J. Garcia Performance schedule: Dec. 5 - 7 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm Dec. 8 - Sunday, 2pm Dec. 12 - 14, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm Dec. 19 - 21, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm Dec. 22 - Sunday, 2pm

Celebrate the official birth of Raices Brewing Company, a community focused multicultural brewery located in Denver's Sun Valley neighborhood on lower Colfax Ave. There will be a ribbon cutting by Mayor Michael B. Hancock and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver at 11 am. Live music, beer, food trucks and activities for the whole family will headline the daylong celebration. The celebration and events are open to the public. Schedule of events: 11 am -1pm Ribbon Cutting, Official…

For 28 years, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble has been blending dance, live music, spoken work and seasonal celebrations and customs from around the world into a memorable holiday tradition like none other. A Denver original, Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum is a family favorite that inspires audiences of all ages to discover, celebrate and honor the holiday traditions of cultures from around the world. See various dates and times HERE

A bold, bright holiday package filled to bursting with stories and songs of the season.

A bold, bright holiday package filled to bursting with stories and songs of the season.

North Wing Gallery is pleased to announce the first exhibition of 2020, African American Artists – featuring the work of Emeka Dragonfly, Michael Gadlin and Rochelle Johnson. The works will be displayed in the lobby of the North Wing Gallery from January 6, 2020 until April 6. The exhibition is free and open to the public; hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The exhibition focuses on the human figure in both abstract and realistic expression. Each…

The International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management, Denver American Indian Commission and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science are pleased to present another year of programming from the Indigenous Film & Arts Festival.  Join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month for a film screening and discussion. The event is free (suggested donation $5). Please join us on Wednesday, January 8 for A Showcase of Animated Films in the Museum's Phipps Theater, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 80205. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the program begins at…

A collaboration with Buntport Theater. Can ant of us forget our first big romantic crush? Or our last? Two performances: 1:30 & 7:30 pm.

The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and new dreams for Blue, a runaway slave, who escapes to Texas to become one of America’s first Black Cowboys. Featuring jazzman Allan Harris, this compelling musical tale of freedom integrates fiction with historical fact, and each song presents a different page in this complicated chapter of American History. Composed by Allan Harris  |  Directed by Regge Life “Mr. Harris flaunts his musical showmanship for the stage. “Cross That River”…

Stories on Stage presents "Crushes" -- A Collaboration with Buntport Theater Company. Can any of us forget our first big romantic crush? Or our last?

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…

Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano is an institution tasked with the dissemination, preservation, and promotion of the culture of Mexico, both at home and abroad. With an artistic career spanning over 56 years, the BFNM reflects the work of Mexico’s leading researchers and practitioners of folklore, dance, music, and costume.

On Friday February 7th at 8:00pm, upstairs at the Mercury Café, the David Amram Quartet featuring Brad Good on trumpet, Tony Black on drums and Artie Moore...will perform a full set of Jazz as headliners of the 11th annual Neal Cassady Birthday Bash. The Bash will also celebrate the memory of Denver's Cassady with poets and speakers, including Neal's son John Allen Cassady. In addition, a scale model maquette of a life size sculpture of Neal and Jack Kerouac, by…

Expect the unexpected when guest curators from this great bookstore choose our stories. Two performances: 1:30 & 6:30 pm.

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…

Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau, Director (and former professional surfer) Sam George. This moving documentary profiles Eddie Aikau: legendary big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard, peacemaker, and crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a. In 1978, Eddie volunteered as a crew member on the ill-fated second voyage of the Hokule’a as it set sail from Hawai’i to Tahiti. True to his reputation for courage and caring for others, when the Hokule’a capsized in treacherous seas and the lives of…

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…