June 3 Deadline | Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs
Denver Arts & Venues is seeking candidates for the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs. If you are an artist, arts administrator, cultural worker or creative entrepreneur, or have experience in board development and leadership, equity, diversity and inclusion, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, philanthropy, real estate and built environment, or strategic planning and implementation, check out the description for more information.
June 4 | Five Points Jazz Festival | Welton Street between 25th and 29th streets | 12 - 11 PM
In honor of International Jazz Day, Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce the performers for the annual Five Points Jazz Festival returning in-person to celebrate the music, culture and roots of Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. The culturally diverse festival showcases everything from smooth jazz to bop to swing to funk and features 50 bands playing live music on 11 stages throughout the day. Five Points Jazz Festival will kick off with a parade down Welton Street at noon. Volunteers are still needed to help bring the event to life.
June 5 | People & Produce Farmers Market at Belleview Station | 4910 S Newport St | Every Sunday through September 9 AM - 1 PM
Local vendors, fresh produce, food trucks, fashion trucks, and more!
June 5 | Southeast Denver Skate Park Pop-up | 10 AM - 2 PM | Kennedy Soccer Field Parking Lot on Dayton south of Hampden | More Information here
Beginners and experts of all ages are invited to join us for a fun day to learn about the sport, the equipment and the basics. The pop-up will include instructors, loaner equipment, rails and ramps. Join us for food, fun and music, and to learn more about our efforts to advocate for a permanent skate park in southeast Denver. Contact Andrew Brooks (andrew.brooks@denvergov.org) to volunteer and learn more.
Check out this Westword cover story about our efforts to bring a skate park to southeast Denver. It features young advocates who brought the idea to Councilwoman Black.
June 11 | 8th Annual All for One Community Golf Tournament Benefiting our Schools | 7:30 AM Shotgun Start | Wellshire Golf Course
Sign-up now for our local golf tournament that provides funds to Samuels, Southmoor, Hamilton, and TJ schools. The scramble tournament at Wellshire Golf Course is great fun and the luncheon at Wellshire Event Center can’t be beat!
Registrations fill up so sign-up ASAP. Businesses are encouraged to purchase a golf hole ($150) as a great way to advertise while contributing to the schools!