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| African American | Art | Cultural | Dance | Festivals | Film | Museums | Music | Shopping | Shows | Theatre |
"El Grito" de la Independencia Festival
| Festivals |
September 17th is the Mexican equivalent of July 4th and celebrated as fervently in Denver as in Mexico. The date commemorates the famous "El Grito" de la Independencia in 1810 by Father Miguel Hidalgo, a call for independence that reverberated throughout the continent. Today, the Latino community celebrates the
800-1000 Blocks, Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO
303.534.8342
Africa Agenda
| Cultural |
Founded by activist and organizer George Bamu, Africa Agenda unites African and African-American communities for the purpose of dialogue, cultural education, resource development and community building.
P.O. Box 370894
Denver, CO
303.369.5725
African-American Drumming Fatu Judy Henderson
| Music |
Fatu Judy Henderson is a master drummer who performs songs and ritual dance in Yoruba and Native traditions in Denver and across the United States. Fatu is credited with helping to bring together Blacks with Native American ancestry in Denver. Fatu also conducts ancient sweat lodge ceremonies and teaches classes on
African-American Leadership Institute
| Cultural |
AALI offers workshops, events, and conferences in an effort to foster leadership abilities in the African-American community. They also work extensively with Black youth, both male and female. Their impressive team of mentors and workshop facilitators are from Denver and across the United States.
700 E. 24th Ave. Suite 8
Denver, CO
303.299.9055
Akente Express
| Shopping |
Akente Express Giftstore is known in Denver as "Little Africa in Colorado" due to its expansive offering of authentic African art and collectibles, bath and beauty products, jewelry and African fabric. Owner and manager Brother Ron is one of Denver's unofficial but most knowledgeable historians. Akente is a great
911 Park Ave. West, 2nd Floor
Denver, CO
303.297.8817
American Indian Community Holiday Dinner
| Festivals |
This community dinner is presented by one of the most important centers for helping Denver's urban Native American community. Held in December.
Denver Indian Center 4407 Morrison St.
Denver, CO
303.936.2688
Annual Asian Food Bazaar (Pan-Asian)
| Festivals |
This celebration is scheduled around Japanese Boy's Day. It is a smaller version of the Hina Matsuri (sponsored by the Simpson United Methodist in March) but the focus is more on food. Held in May.
6001 Wolff St.
Arvada, CO
303.428.7963
Annual Cinco de Mayo
| Festivals |
The Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates the victory of the outnumbered Mexican army over the French in the May 5, 1862 battle of Puebla. And although the French remained in Mexico several years afterward, this underdog story is a great opportunity to celebrate ancestry and pride, which Denver does with the largest
Downtown Civic Center Park
Denver, CO
Annual Friendship Pow Wow
| Festivals |
The Friendship Pow Wow offers Native American singing, dancing, games, and art-making activities. Held in September.
Acoma Plaza and the Denver Art Museum's C-level 100 West 14th Ave.
Denver, CO
720.865.5000
Annual Indigenous Film and Arts Festival
| Film |
The Denver Film Society sponsors this festival gathering the best in popular and independent movies that feature indigenous peoples from around the world. Held in October.
Starz FilmCenter, The Tivoli 9th Ave. & Auraria Pkwy
Denver, CO
303.595.3456
Annual Japanese Arts & Crafts Showcase (Japanese)-
| Festivals |
This event is smaller than the church's spring events, but still a great place to see, try, and purchase Japanese cultural items. Held in October.
6001 Wolff St.
Arvada, CO
303.428.7963
Annual Spring Bear Pow Wow
| Festivals |
This indoor pow wow features traditional dancing and music, 20 to 30 vendors of Native American jewelry, art, beadwork, flutes, clothing, etc., and a food booth serving traditional fry bread, Indian tacos, sodas, and more. Held in May.
Regis University Field House 3333 Regis Blvd. (50th Ave.)
Denver, CO
303.648.3414
Annual Spring Buffalo Feast
| Festivals |
This annual community event is a great time to enjoy Native American food and entertainment. Held in March at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO
303.370.6357
Aurora Asian Film Festival (Pan-Asian)
| Film |
This is a great opportunity to see major and independent films from Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, and other parts of the Far East. It features both box office hits that were shown in America as well as movies that made bigger waves back in their own countries. For information, contact Aurora Asian Pacific Community
9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Aurora, CO
303.361.2908
Bill Pickett Rodeo
| African American | Festivals |
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is an innovative, educational and exciting perspective on the history, challenges, and excitement of Black Americans in
4943 Billings Street
Denver, CO
303.373.1246
Black American West Museum
| Museums |
What started as a small display honoring Black pioneers in the West has transformed into a national collection of memorabilia, books, historical writings, artifacts, and antiques that highlight the too-often hidden contributions of African-Americans to Western arts and culture. This museum is a must-see for every
3091 California St.
Denver, CO
303.482.2242
Blair - Caldwell African American Research Library
| Cultural |
The library is positioned to serve as an educational and cultural resource for the people of Denver, Colorado, and the world, focusing on the history, literature, art, music, religion, and politics of African Americans in Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
2401 Welton Street
Denver, CO
720.865.2401
Brother Jeff's Cultural Center & Caf?
| Cultural |
The oldest, award-winning open-mic poetry set in the African-American community happens every Saturday night around 9 p.m. Special speakers, film premieres, jazz bands, and support groups are also on the itinerary.
2836 Welton St.
Denver, CO
303.293.8879
Buffalo Bill Museum
| Museums |
Established in 1921, the museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the life, times, and legacy of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Exhibits are about Buffalo Bill's life and his Wild West Show, including artifacts from Native Americans who were with the Show, such as Sitting Bull and Short Bull (a leader of the
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd.
Golden, CO
303.526.0744
Centro Cultural Mexicano Consulado General de Mexico
| Cultural |
A wonderful resource for Mexican art and culture, the Centro Cultural Mexicano partners with numerous organizations, museums, and schools throughout the city to host such events as the El Dia del Nino celebration in April at the Denver Art Museum.
48 Steele St.
Denver, CO
303.331.1110
"El Grito" de la Independencia Festival
| Festivals |
September 17th is the Mexican equivalent of July 4th and celebrated as fervently in Denver as in Mexico. The date commemorates the famous "El Grito" de la Independencia in 1810 by Father Miguel Hidalgo, a call for independence that reverberated throughout the continent. Today, the Latino community celebrates the
800-1000 Blocks, Santa Fe Dr.
Denver, CO
303.534.8342
Africa Agenda
| Cultural |
Founded by activist and organizer George Bamu, Africa Agenda unites African and African-American communities for the purpose of dialogue, cultural education, resource development and community building.
P.O. Box 370894
Denver, CO
303.369.5725
African-American Drumming Fatu Judy Henderson
| Music |
Fatu Judy Henderson is a master drummer who performs songs and ritual dance in Yoruba and Native traditions in Denver and across the United States. Fatu is credited with helping to bring together Blacks with Native American ancestry in Denver. Fatu also conducts ancient sweat lodge ceremonies and teaches classes on
African-American Leadership Institute
| Cultural |
AALI offers workshops, events, and conferences in an effort to foster leadership abilities in the African-American community. They also work extensively with Black youth, both male and female. Their impressive team of mentors and workshop facilitators are from Denver and across the United States.
700 E. 24th Ave. Suite 8
Denver, CO
303.299.9055
Akente Express
| Shopping |
Akente Express Giftstore is known in Denver as "Little Africa in Colorado" due to its expansive offering of authentic African art and collectibles, bath and beauty products, jewelry and African fabric. Owner and manager Brother Ron is one of Denver's unofficial but most knowledgeable historians. Akente is a great
911 Park Ave. West, 2nd Floor
Denver, CO
303.297.8817
American Indian Community Holiday Dinner
| Festivals |
This community dinner is presented by one of the most important centers for helping Denver's urban Native American community. Held in December.
Denver Indian Center 4407 Morrison St.
Denver, CO
303.936.2688
Annual Asian Food Bazaar (Pan-Asian)
| Festivals |
This celebration is scheduled around Japanese Boy's Day. It is a smaller version of the Hina Matsuri (sponsored by the Simpson United Methodist in March) but the focus is more on food. Held in May.
6001 Wolff St.
Arvada, CO
303.428.7963
Annual Cinco de Mayo
| Festivals |
The Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates the victory of the outnumbered Mexican army over the French in the May 5, 1862 battle of Puebla. And although the French remained in Mexico several years afterward, this underdog story is a great opportunity to celebrate ancestry and pride, which Denver does with the largest
Downtown Civic Center Park
Denver, CO
Annual Friendship Pow Wow
| Festivals |
The Friendship Pow Wow offers Native American singing, dancing, games, and art-making activities. Held in September.
Acoma Plaza and the Denver Art Museum's C-level 100 West 14th Ave.
Denver, CO
720.865.5000
Annual Indigenous Film and Arts Festival
| Film |
The Denver Film Society sponsors this festival gathering the best in popular and independent movies that feature indigenous peoples from around the world. Held in October.
Starz FilmCenter, The Tivoli 9th Ave. & Auraria Pkwy
Denver, CO
303.595.3456
Annual Japanese Arts & Crafts Showcase (Japanese)-
| Festivals |
This event is smaller than the church's spring events, but still a great place to see, try, and purchase Japanese cultural items. Held in October.
6001 Wolff St.
Arvada, CO
303.428.7963
Annual Spring Bear Pow Wow
| Festivals |
This indoor pow wow features traditional dancing and music, 20 to 30 vendors of Native American jewelry, art, beadwork, flutes, clothing, etc., and a food booth serving traditional fry bread, Indian tacos, sodas, and more. Held in May.
Regis University Field House 3333 Regis Blvd. (50th Ave.)
Denver, CO
303.648.3414
Annual Spring Buffalo Feast
| Festivals |
This annual community event is a great time to enjoy Native American food and entertainment. Held in March at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO
303.370.6357
Aurora Asian Film Festival (Pan-Asian)
| Film |
This is a great opportunity to see major and independent films from Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, and other parts of the Far East. It features both box office hits that were shown in America as well as movies that made bigger waves back in their own countries. For information, contact Aurora Asian Pacific Community
9900 E. Colfax Ave.
Aurora, CO
303.361.2908
Bill Pickett Rodeo
| African American | Festivals |
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is an innovative, educational and exciting perspective on the history, challenges, and excitement of Black Americans in
4943 Billings Street
Denver, CO
303.373.1246
Black American West Museum
| Museums |
What started as a small display honoring Black pioneers in the West has transformed into a national collection of memorabilia, books, historical writings, artifacts, and antiques that highlight the too-often hidden contributions of African-Americans to Western arts and culture. This museum is a must-see for every
3091 California St.
Denver, CO
303.482.2242
Blair - Caldwell African American Research Library
| Cultural |
The library is positioned to serve as an educational and cultural resource for the people of Denver, Colorado, and the world, focusing on the history, literature, art, music, religion, and politics of African Americans in Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
2401 Welton Street
Denver, CO
720.865.2401
Brother Jeff's Cultural Center & Caf?
| Cultural |
The oldest, award-winning open-mic poetry set in the African-American community happens every Saturday night around 9 p.m. Special speakers, film premieres, jazz bands, and support groups are also on the itinerary.
2836 Welton St.
Denver, CO
303.293.8879
Buffalo Bill Museum
| Museums |
Established in 1921, the museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the life, times, and legacy of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Exhibits are about Buffalo Bill's life and his Wild West Show, including artifacts from Native Americans who were with the Show, such as Sitting Bull and Short Bull (a leader of the
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd.
Golden, CO
303.526.0744
Centro Cultural Mexicano Consulado General de Mexico
| Cultural |
A wonderful resource for Mexican art and culture, the Centro Cultural Mexicano partners with numerous organizations, museums, and schools throughout the city to host such events as the El Dia del Nino celebration in April at the Denver Art Museum.
48 Steele St.
Denver, CO
303.331.1110