Reiland Rabaka, La'Keisha Anderson and Alazar Gebremichael

Celebrate 1st anniversary of CAAAS Day—Feb. 1

Jan. 3, 2024

In 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis proclaimed the first day of Black History Month each year as the Center for African and African American Studies Day. This anniversary event is open to the public and its original location has been moved to the Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Designs representing African royalty and regalia

African royalty fashion show to take center stage Dec. 9

Dec. 5, 2023

Dress to impress and join the African Student Association for its first African Royalty Fashion Show, a night of culture meant to educate, enlighten and embrace African elegance and diversity.

Table with red, green and black candles; fresh fruit and wrapped presents

You’re invited: Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 5

Nov. 27, 2023

Join the Center for African & African American Studies for a Kwanzaa celebration honoring the rich traditions of the Nguzo Saba—the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which emphasize family, community and culture.

A Queer Endeavor group

Campus debut of film about LGBTQ+ students’ experiences set for Oct. 23

Oct. 19, 2023

The Center for Student Involvement and A Queer Endeavor, a nationally renowned center for gender and sexuality in the CU Boulder School of Education, are co-hosting a screening and discussion about the path-breaking documentary, “Reclaiming the Narrative: A Documentary About LGBTQ+ Students.”

Tsanavi Spoonhunter

Food sovereignty, Native knowledge-keeping part of Indigenous Peoples Day events

Oct. 6, 2023

Free and open to all, Indigenous Peoples Day events beginning Oct. 8 will include a screening of “Crow Country: Our Right to Food Sovereignty” followed by a discussion with director Tsanavi Spoonhunter, knowledge-keeper talks, breakout sessions and more. Get details and plan to attend what interests you!

Exterior of Macky Auditorium at night

Celebrate 100 years of Disney with beloved jazz standards

Sept. 28, 2023

The Oct. 6 concert “When You Wish Upon a Star” promises an unforgettable night of musical reverie, blending the iconic melodies of beloved Disney classics with the spirited improvisations of jazz.

Flo and Ken Jacobs

Symposium Oct. 5–6 to inaugurate collection from experimental filmmakers

Sept. 27, 2023

Film scholars and media art enthusiasts will celebrate the work of New York-based filmmakers Ken and Flo Jacobs at this event hosted by The Brakhage Center for Media Arts and the University Libraries.

Musician plays in the ATLAS Black Box theater during the 2022 Culture Crawl

At Culture Crawl, the artist is you

Sept. 13, 2023

This year’s Culture Crawl, Sept. 19–20, will feature local artists, performers, exhibits and the chance to explore your inner artist. Plus, the first 35 attendees at each location will get a free Culture Crawl T-shirt.

Two people participating in scavenger hunt during the 2022 Culture Crawl

Culture Crawl to celebrate CU Boulder arts, culture Sept. 19–20

Sept. 5, 2023

This campuswide event features 15 free and engaging arts and culture events, including art exhibitions, musical performances, art-making, prize giveaways and more.

pink moth

Mimesis Documentary Festival returns to Boulder Aug. 15–20

Aug. 9, 2023

Now in its fourth year and hosted by CU Boulder’s College of Media, Communication and Information, the Mimesis Documentary Festival invites the general public to attend screenings, workshops and more.

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