Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

05/13/2026

This Saturday! Celebrate spring and get ready for gardening at Bloom: An Art Garden Pop-Up. ⁠
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This special pop-up features tomato plants grown by artist Tracy Weil’s Heirloom Tomato Farms, custom concrete planters and succulents by artist Chris DeKnikker, one-of-a-kind plant vessels by Thomas Scharfenberg, and metal planter boxes made by Bendto, alongside a curated selection of plant-inspired ceramic works from the Arvada Center Ceramics Studio. ⁠
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Whether you’re planting your first tomato or looking for a handmade piece to elevate your garden or home, Bloom offers a vibrant mix of functional art and seasonal inspiration—perfect for welcoming spring.

05/13/2026

We're excited that El Javi will open for The Buena Vista Orchestra for their July 9 summer show at the Arvada Center!

🎵: Buena Vista Orchestra, with El Javi
🎵: July 9, 2026⁠
🎵: Doors at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm ⁠
🎵: Tickets are on sale now -> bit.ly/4dHnfLe

El Javi is a Latin American guitarist and composer known for his dynamic instrumental performances that blend flamenco, progressive rock, classical, and Latin influences. With over 30 years of experience, he has developed a distinctive style that transcends genre, creating immersive musical journeys that resonate with diverse audiences.

Based in Colorado and touring nationally, El Javi offers a versatile solo act. His shows are more than concerts; they are storytelling experiences. Through heartfelt narration and virtuosic playing, he invites listeners into the emotional landscapes that inspire his compositions.

Highlights of his career include opening for artists like Ziggy Marley and Diego El Cigala, being featured in national campaigns such as Coors Light’s My Climb, My Music, and participating in festivals including the International Guitar Festival in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, FoCoMX in Fort Collins, the Jazz and Blues Festival in Valencia, CA, the Underground Music Showcase in Denver, CO, Guitarras del Mundo in Pátzcuaro, Mexico, and the San Miguel de Allende Guitar Festival in Mexico.

05/10/2026

Congratulations to the cast, crew, band & creative team of Come From Away as they present their final performance this afternoon! From the performances to the stories we heard after every show to the lasting committment to making the world a kinder place - it's been a truly one-of-a-kind performance.

Come From Away closes out our extraordinary 50th anniversary theatre season - made possible by you, our audience. Thank you for showing up, dressing up, bringing your families, sharing your stories, celebrating & connecting with us and, above all, sharing the magic of live theatre with us.

Photos by Amanda Tipton Photography

05/08/2026

Thanks Clarke Reader for this great recap of our summer music schedule! Will we see you there?

Colorado is a great place for people who love music outdoors, with plenty of great venues like the Arvada Center’s Outdoor Amphitheatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.

05/08/2026

Congrats and happy closing to our Junie B. Jones, the Musical cast, crew and creative team as they present their final performance today!

Since January, these wonderful creatives have presented the show dozens of times to over 27,000 children from across the Front Range. Connecting literature, storytelling, music and social and emotional learning, TYA is often a student's first introduction to live theatre - and for many of those kids, they go on to be livelong lovers of the arts.

Happy closing!

Cast photos by Leslie Simon

05/06/2026

Weather update 5/6/26: Happy May snow-day! Today's performances of Come From Away and all afternoon classes and activities are happening as scheduled today.

The noon performance of Junie B. Jones, the Musical is happening as scheduled - the earlier performance was cancelled.

Unfortunately, the Arvada Center is without internet because of a storm-related power outage. Please make purchases online today until it's resolved! Drive safe and enjoy the snowy weather.

05/04/2026

Our jazz and ballet students present their spring concerts in a couple of weeks! Students of all ages in our dance program find their voice through movement all year long, and showcase their hard work every spring.

Glimpses In Time - 2026 spring jazz concert
May 22 & 23

Four Seasons - 2026 spring ballet concert
June 5 & 6

Read more and get your tickets here! -> arvadacenter.org/education/dance

05/01/2026

Our Summer 2026 class session is open for registration this morning! From visual art classes to ceramics and voice lessons, there are classes for all ages and interests this session. ⁠
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Don't forget to check out our summer camps for kiddos - availability still remains if you haven't made your camp plans yet!⁠ -> arvadacenter.org/education

05/01/2026

We had a very special guest for last evening's show - Irene Sankoff, the co-creator of the musical Come From Away, saw our production and took a moment to meet our cast and team!

Irene co-wrote and composed the musical with her husband and creative partner David Hein. They visited Gander in 2011 and interviewed people there for a month, before developing the musical that would go on to receive 7 Tony nominations in 2017.

We're so proud Irene came to see our Colorado staging of Come From Away!

04/29/2026

This summer's lineup includes Molly Tuttle, Yonder Mountain String Band, Tower of Power, The Buena Vista Orchestra and more!

https://www.arvadapress.com/arts/article_e1fbd19e-bbcf-43cf-84e3-b40755125488.html?

The Arvada Center announced its 2026 Summer Concert Series lineup on April 22, bringing a slate of star-studded performers to the art center’s outdoor amphitheater from June to August.