Arts & Culture
- All are invited to the African Student Association’s annual Tour of Africa—a celebration of the African diaspora with cultural foods, music and performances. Share in the vibrancy and diversity of African traditions.
- Celebrate CU Boulder’s diverse culture in an extravagant afternoon full of games, prizes, performances, food and more. This event is free and open to the public.
- A new exhibition at the CU Art Museum through July 13 was created by socially engaged artists-in-residence to honor Black girls and women.
- In honor of Black History Month, join a screening of This is [Not] Who We Are, which explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences—both historical and contemporary—of its Black citizens. The event is a partnership with Colorado Law, the Black Law 鶹Ժ 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, “Know Your Nosh: Food, Jewishness & Identity,” 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 “Alice,” 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.