Havana Business Improvement District

08/06/2026

Carniceria Aurora 🥩 🥗 Lunch meet up and shopping for the Havana Street Night Market giveaways with Papa Dia Papa M Dia African Leadership Group and our Board VP Yuly Williams U.S. Bank Maaliki Motors and Chance Horiuchi On Havana Street - Havana BID

Thank you to Blanca and her family Carniceria Aurora the carne asada plates were delicious and can’t wait to come back to explore more the menu.

We pick up some Mexican candies and snacks for giveaways and also delivered the ALG Afrik Impact community sponsorship to Papa. Costco Paris Baguette Seoul Korean BBQ & Hot Pot SEOUL HOSPITALITY GROUP • We look forward to hosting the delegation on Friday night for Korean BBQ & Hot Pot.

Check out the events hosted for the Afrik Impact • Many Roots • One Colorado 🎊

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CELEBRATION
Friday, July 24 | 5PM – 8PM | Denver Botanic Gardens

BUSINESS SUMMIT
Thursday, August 6 | 10AM – 4PM | Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Dinner On Havana Street x African Leadership Group
Friday, August 7, 2026
Seoul Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

CULTURAL DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, August 8 | 3PM – 9PM | Levitt Pavillion – 1380 W. Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80223

AFRIK IMPACT FUNDRASING GALA
Saturday, August 15 | 5PM – 9PM | Denver Botanic Gardens – UMB Bank Amphitheater Tent.
1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206

ALG Mission

African Leadership Group’s mission is to help the African diaspora integrate and prosper by connecting cultures, developing strong community leaders, and advocating for economic, social and educational impact.

ALG Vision

To advocate for the entire African immigrant community across national origin, tribes, and language to ensure continuous improvements to immigrants’ quality of life.

08/06/2026

M Mart • M MART CELEBRATES COLORADO’S 150TH BIRTHDAY with Yelp Colorado Elites • KoreaTown Aurora On Havana Street - Havana BID • THANK YOU ALL so much for being a part of this special event this evening.

Thank you to the Lee Family for hosting us all and for being a part of On Havana Street for 43 years since 1983. You are not only the heart of the Korea Town Aurora community but a huge part of the On Havana Street corridor in Aurora, CO. Thank you to you for your dedication and hospitality all these years.

We are so grateful for Community and these types of celebrations .

M Mart is the only independently owned Korean grocery market in Colorado. We had so much fun with them back in 2023 during Small Business Month, and this year they wanted to welcome the Yelp community back to celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary.

In partnership with Yelp Colorado, Bonfire Event Co, 3456Ent • 3456Tea, On Havana Street and Korea Town Aurora, we hope all the 150 Yelp Elites enjoyed the special foodie experience and celebration at M Mart.

Tonight we set up a similar format for Yelpers to immerse themselves in Korean culture, cuisine, and entertainment.

The event featured 10+ unique stations throughout the global market and outside, where Yelp Elites could sample items like bulgogi, chap chae, kimbap, assorted ramen, dalogna, Aloha guava juice, Korean grape soda, strawberry cream chiffon cake, cookies, chocolates, assorted gummy candies, bowl noodles, rice crackers, choco pies, and MORE!

EVENT DETAILS:
Who: 150 Elites, for Colorado’s 150th anniversary!
What: A delicious sampling of Korean cuisine.
Where: M Mart (2000 South Havana St. Aurora, CO 80012)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 5th from 6:00-8:00pm

🤗Special thank you to M Mart’s Vendors
JFC International
Wang Globalnet
Rhee Brothers
Jayone
Haetae/Haitai
Bud Fresh
See World

Samples from the evening included:
Kimbap
Bulgogi
Chap chae
Demi soda
Ramen
Full moon bread
Udon noodle bowl
Plain instant noodle
Bowl noodle
Dalgona ball
21 grain stick
3456tea assorted teas
Chopsticks a gogo • Sesame Chicken, Beef Chow Fun & Donuts
& MORE!

08/05/2026

🎉NOW OPEN and COMING SOON to South Havana Shops along On Havana Street ! 🎉

The signs are up, and either the doors are open or construction is under way for THREE NEW businesses COMING SOON and NOW OPEN in our Special District ! 🥳

Juba Fashions & Store is NOW OPEN and has relocated to South Havana Shops! This incredible Black-owned, local business is your premier destination for all the latest, high quality fashion trends fromrom clothing to rugs to home goods, perfumes, and so much more, 🛍️
📍804 S Havana St. Aurora, CO 80012
☎️ 720-694-4696

HAIRZONE Beauty Supply is COMING SOON! ✨
📍South Havana Shops - Aurora, CO 80012
🚨More info coming soon!

SAMOSA Cafe Coffee Shop & Breakfast is COMING SOON! ☕
📍 South Havana Shops - Aurora, CO 80012
☎️ 720-548 -8348

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08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Welcome to On Havana Street!

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08/04/2026

Our special district is here to get you (and the kiddos) back-to-school ready starting from the Brows down! Visit Ithread Eyebrow Threading & Salon at Yale Place! 😍

✨ Meet Nirmala, owner of I-Thread Eyebrow Threading and Salon On Havana Street for the past seven years. Nirmala and her team offer affordable hair removal services and will help get you all fresh for a new school year and ready for the end of summer and fall seasons.

Sharp brows, zero pain, and a perfect shape. If you are tired of uneven arches or messy waxes, discover the art of precision threading. Nirmala and her team of experts will give you clean, crisp lines that frame your face naturally. Quick, gentle, and long-lasting! 🎉

🧖‍♀️Other services include:
Threading Hair Removal
Eyelashes
Facials
Waxing
Eyebrow Lamination and Tinting
Henna for Hair
Hair Oil Massage
Back Scrub

Ithread
📍 2680 S Havana St. Unit K, Aurora, CO 80014
⏰ Hours • Open 7 days a week
🗓️ Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm • Sunday 10am-6pm
🚨 Walk-ins Welcomed (appointments preferred).
☎️720.285.5225 Call or Text for appointments