Arts & Culture
- In honor of Black History Month, join a screening of This is [Not] Who We Are, which explores the gap between Boulderâs self-image and the more complex lived experiencesâboth historical and contemporaryâof its Black citizens. The event is a partnership with Colorado Law, the Black Law Students Association, the CAAAS and the Leeds School of Business.
- The International Film Series, in partnership with the CAAAS, is celebrating Black History Month with films rich in cultural influence, artistic merit and powerful messages. The program aims to provide a varied selection of voices.
- The fifth installment of the Embodied Judaism exhibit series, âKnow Your Nosh: Food, Jewishness & Identity,â now on view at the Norlin Library, explores the significance of food and agriculture for Jewish religious, cultural, national and political identities.
- An art exhibit will be on view through Feb. 24. Involving climate scientists and artists from across rural and urban Colorado, it tells the story of how Coloradans are experiencing the interrelated challenges of fire and drought, as well as water and air quality, in their communities.
- MOMIX, a multimedia, illusionist dance company, will summon the psychedelic spirit of Lewis Carroll in its production of âAlice,â brought to campus by CU Presents.
- 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.
- 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.
- Join the Center for African & African American Studies for a Kwanzaa celebration honoring the rich traditions of the Nguzo Sabaâthe seven principles of Kwanzaa, which emphasize family, community and culture.
- 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, âReclaiming the Narrative: A Documentary 91Žó»ÆŃŒ LGBTQ+ Students.â
- Free and open to all, Indigenous Peoples Day events beginning Oct. 8 will include a screening of âCrow Country: Our Right to Food Sovereigntyâ followed by a discussion with director Tsanavi Spoonhunter, knowledge-keeper talks, breakout sessions and more. Get details and plan to attend what interests you!