Visit Denver has compiled a list of ways to celebrate Black History Month throughout the Denver area with lectures, dramatic performances, music and more.
February 25
Dazzle at Baur’s
Same Cloth, the duo made up of keyboardist Solomon J. Chapman Sr. and vocalist JoFoKe, are based in Denver. Performing original music and creative cover arrangements, Same Cloth’s musical vision is intensified and rounded out by Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair and James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.
March 15
History Colorado Center
Boulder businessman O.T. Jackson founded the African American farm colony of Dearfield in 1910. Black homesteaders were able to realize their dream of owning land and building their own community. The colony grew and thrived through World War I, but hard times for farming in the late 1920s caused it to fade away. Dearfield’s story is now emerging from the shadows of history through the decade-long Dearfield Dream Project, an integrated research and historic site preservation initiative. This talk examines the past, present and future of Dearfield and its historical relationship with other Black homesteader communities from 1877 through the early 20th century.
March 15
Lone Tree Arts Center: Lena, Nina, and Me
Linda Theus-Lee’s presentation of “Lena, Nina, and Me” will take you on a musical journey of their lives and so much more. Theus-Lee is a vocalist, writer, percussionist, entertainer and educator who is a native of Los Angeles and has resided in Denver for more than 25 years. Her musical genres are pop, jazz and R&B. Theus-Lee has traveled throughout Canada, Europe, Japan and Korea singing and performing as a solo vocal artist. She has performed with many musical ensembles, such as Chester Whitmore’s Black Ballet Jazz and the Lionel Hampton’s Orchestra.
March 30
Paramount Theatre: Black Violin
Virtuoso violinists Kev Marcus and Will B are Black Violin—a dynamic duo of high-energy, classically trained musicians renowned for their ability to meld highbrow and pop culture into a single genre-busting act. Their electrifying style mines the synergy among classical, jazz, blues, R&B and hip-hop. Whether you lean toward Bach or Beyoncé, Black Violin is sure to enthrall.
March 18
History Colorado Center: Bold Women and Bolder Dishes Bus Tour
Bold women change history for themselves and their communities! Join us as we visit a teashop, a cafe and a brewery where they serve social justice advocacy with their delicious food and drinks. TeaLee’s Teashop, in Historic Five Points, is a Black woman-owned shop, proudly serving the community from this afro-centric gathering spot. Convivoo Café is a bilingual, Guatemalan, immigrant- and woman-owned cafe in Denver. Sourced from farmers and communities in Guatemala, Convivio advocates for their community in Denver and at home.
Lastly, Goldspot Brewing Company is a queer, woman-owned brewery dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone. Teas, coffee, snacks, lunch and a beer tasting are included in your ticket. We will also have a brief tour of Five Points, listen to memory-project recordings from residents of North Denver and hear about the history of women in beer. A delicious and historic day in honor of Colorado women!
March 30
Paramount Theatre: Black Violin
Virtuoso violinists Kev Marcus and Will B are Black Violin —a dynamic duo of high-energy, classically trained musicians renowned for their ability to meld highbrow and pop culture into a single genre-busting act. Their electrifying style mines the synergy among classical, jazz, blues, R&B and hip-hop. Whether you lean toward Bach or Beyoncé, Black Violin is sure to enthrall.