February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contribution of Black people. There are many events in Colorado to honor the history and legacy of African Americans in Colorado.

Learn about Dr. Justina Ford, a Black doctor who delivered more than 7,000 babies in Denver even though she was barred from practicing in Denver’s hospitals, or Lewis and Frederick Douglass, sons of Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who established the first black school in Denver.

Denver

“Soul”
When: Feb. 7, 2026
Where: The Aurora Fox Arts Center
The 2020 gem from Pixar features a jazz pianist and middle-school teacher that finds himself on the precipice of all he’s worked for when he takes a wrong step and winds up going towards the light.

Lamont Wind Ensemble: “The Dream and the Dreamer”
When: Feb. 11, 2026
Where: Newman center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver
In partnership with the Black American West History Museum and Heritage Center, the evening features historical reenactments between musical selections and a pre-concept display of artifacts in the Hamilton Hall lobby.

The Museum for Black Girls
When: Open Wednesday-Sunday
Where: 500 16th Street Mall at the Pavilions
This intimate and fun experiential museum celebrates and shares the contributions of Black women throughout history and currently in ways both sincere and playful.

Denver has so many more events this month that you can check out here.

Fort Collins

Woven Root: 100 Years of Commemoration, Lifetimes of the African Diaspora
When: All month
Where: CSU
Colorado State University features a host of events open to the community, ranging from a film screening and campus talks to culinary experiences and a fashion show. Hosted by CSU’s Black/African American Cultural Center, the monthlong celebration kicks off on Feb. 3 with learning stations on African Diasporic histories and cultures.

Colorado Springs

Black History Discovery Hunt
When: Feb. 3-5, 2026
Where: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which is free to the public, is proud to share Black history every day in multiple exhibits.

We R OneBodyEnt’s 13th Annual Multi-Cultural Black History Event
When: Feb. 15, 2026
Where: Ent Center for the Arts (5225 N. Nevada Ave)
Featuring live entertainment, monologues by community members, and special guests including platinum-selling R&B groups Surface and Intro.

Grand Junction

Black History Live – Chautauqua Paul Robeson, as Presented and Performed by Marvin Jefferson
When: Feb. 24, 2026
Where: The Art Center of Western Colorado (1803 N 7th St.)
Paul Robeson was a singer, actor, athlete, scholar, and social activist – a man of deep conviction and extraordinary complexity. For more than 25 years, he was recognized as one of the great artists of his generation.