Asian Avenue magazine

07/03/2025

The 34th annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is this weekend, July 4 to 6, in Denver's Cherry Creek North, featuring 260 juried artists from across the U.S. and several other countries.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

See a list of artists — including those pictured here — and more information at www.cherryarts.org, and at .

06/13/2025

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈
This month, Asian Avenue lifts up the beautiful stories of these individuals living at the intersection of being Asian American and q***r (among many other identities). Their stories highlight resilience, self-love and the importance of finding a community to do life with.

Natalie found her community in ! She is now one of the leaders for AVID and a professional photographer.

Kani .dang moved from Dallas to Denver in search of a more q***r-friendly place -- and found a community of friends here!

Hannah is working on a documentary about Little Saigon in Denver. She is set to get married this fall!

Please read their full stories in this edition (link in bio). Also there are many Pride events to join including Pride in the City on Friday, June 27!

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05/08/2025

We have two fun outdoor events coming up for Asian American families to meet/connect, learn about nature, and enjoy the outdoors! These are organized by Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network with the support of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Youth Hiking and Ecology Lesson at O'Fallon Park
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 9am - 2pm
for AANHPI youth (and a few spots for parent volunteers)
Meet at Colorado Mountain Club - 15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Join us for a fun-filled, guided hike through O'Fallon Park and an ecology lesson along the way. Certified instructors from the Colorado Mountain Club will be on hand to teach students about hiking etiquette, preparedness, and local ecology!
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander youth
- Ages: All kids (under age 21) welcome
- Limited to 15 students and 3 parent chaperones
- Includes transportation to the trailhead, guided hike with instructors, and a lesson on local ecology

Register at: https://forms.gle/8qGCex1ZBWSQvdox9
Intro to Birding Class with CACEN and Outdoor Asian
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9am - 11:30am
for AANHPI youth and families
Meet at Wheatridge Greenbelt, Prospect Lake Parking Lot
Join us for a family-friendly outing of birdwatching! Taught by Dr. Ryan Dibala (Birding Man Wildlife Tours), this class will focus on an intro to birdwatching fundamentals, observing bird behavior and habitat, and identifying birds and waterbirds!

- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander youth
- Ages: All kids (under age 21) welcome
- Limited to 15 students (parents and kids) - sign up early!

Register at: https://forms.gle/RFaKsiPrNxHFAEdK8

05/07/2025

Asian American History Showcase
Tuesday, May 13, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Green Valley Ranch Branch - Denver Public Library
Explore Special Collections and Archives materials about Asian American history for AANHPI Heritage Month!

04/23/2025

03/25/2025

We had such a great time at this year's film festival, especially during the opening night, watching and meeting its director !

We featured both the film and the book in 's March edition.

Kudos to and the entire team for putting together an amazing lineup of films, community conversations, markets and food for the weekend. We felt so inspired by the stories and talents shared during the tenth year of the festival! 🎬

02/13/2025

More Lunar New Year celebrations this Saturday and next!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Denver Metro area with these FREE upcoming community events!

🎉 February 15: Lunar New Year Celebration in partnership with Global Village Academy Douglas County

🎉 February 21: Global Village Academy Aurora Lunar New Year Celebration

🎉 February 22: Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont Lunar New Year

Enjoy cultural performances, traditional festivities, and more! Mark your calendars and welcome the Year of the Snake with our local community.

02/07/2025

Two fun upcoming outdoor events for Asian American youth! Sign up spaces are limited!

Ice Skating at Evergreen Lake on Sunday, February 16, 9am to 12pm (10 spots left)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/sYXeD5v8dV5VMMRK6

Skiing at Loveland Resort on Saturday, March 1, 8am to 3pm (4 spots left)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/doyR1SuPSFjzUFFm7

The programs are organized by
Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network,
Colorado Nepalese Community, and Outdoor Asian Colorado.

02/05/2025

The Sakura Foundation is proud to sponsor Day of Remembrance 2025 with the Mile High Japanese American Citizens League, the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple, and Pacific Mercantile Company.

Sunday, February 16, 1:00-4:00pm
History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway, Denver, 80203
Free with paid museum admission, as space allows.

The program will feature keynote speaker Dr. Gwenn Jensen, a medical anthropologist and oral historian, to discuss the toll of incarceration on physical and mental health, and to share the stories of the Japanese Americans who were impacted.