By Kelly Dean Hansen - July 2,2024

Big sounds, small packages

The July 4 holiday has always been problematic for the Colorado Music Festival. The summer concert series at Chautauqua Auditorium — one of Boulder’s premier classical music events — has traditionally...

By Gabby Vermeire - July 2,2024

Dear Whole Foods Daddy: July 2024

We all have questions and need advice, but sometimes the pseudo therapy in the Instagram stories of astrology girlies doesn’t cut it. Or maybe the gate-keeping culture of adventure bros...

By Jezy J. Gray - July 2,2024

Bloodsuckers welcome

After the grim spectacle of last week’s presidential debate, we could all use an escape. If the real world isn’t weird enough for you, the film freaks at the Dairy...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - July 2,2024

Concerts: July 4-10

ON THE BILL: Canadian indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara come to Colorado for an opening-slot performance at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre with headliner Portugal. The Man. The band returns...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - July 2,2024

Events: July 4-10

Boulder Symphony: 4th of July 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, Boulder Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. $5-15 Enjoy an evening of classics new and old as you celebrate the 4th of...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - July 1,2024

Found Sounds: June 2024

Brat Girl Summer is in full effect on the Front Range. Charli XCX’s hyper-pop dancefloor masterpiece finished high in last month’s rankings of the bestselling new vinyl releases at Paradise Found...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - June 26,2024

Boom!

Looking for some good old-fashioned family fun this Fourth of July? To help you celebrate, Boulder Weekly put together this handy roundup of firework displays and light shows on the...

By Toni Tresca - June 26,2024

Sparking change

Boulder prides itself on its arts scene, but the city has long suffered from a lack of low-cost performance space. Enter The Spark, a performing arts venue founded by locals...

By Jezy J. Gray - June 12,2024

Ska City, USA

Picture in your mind’s eye the average ska enjoyer and you might see a neck-bearded white guy in checkerboard Vans and a goofy little hat. Maybe he’s doing a running-man...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - June 12,2024

Concerts: June 13-19

ON THE BILL: Following last week’s release of Santa Cruz, the third LP in the “musical memoir” of singer-songwriter David Bazan, the celebrated musician brings his long-running slowcore emo project...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - June 12,2024

Events: June 13-22

Movement Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, Terracotta, 2005 Pearl St.  $30 The mission behind this somatic workshop at Terracotta is to help you “move freely, confidently, playfully and expressively while...

By Lindsay Temple - June 12,2024

Conversation starter

For Béla Fleck, the joy of playing music is the ability to be part of a dialogue. As both a speaker and unbiased ear, the celebrated banjo virtuoso’s approach to...

By Toni Tresca - June 12,2024

Curtain calls

As summer gets into gear, the local theatrical scene is in full swing. From an imaginative immersive experience to a heartfelt musical comedy and a beloved cult classic, here’s a...

By Michael J. Casey - June 12,2024

Death becomes her

The specter of death hangs over everyone and everything. In the movie Tuesday by writer-director Daina Oniunas-Pusić, that specter takes the form of a size-shifting parrot — a filthy, scarred...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - June 7,2024

Fest friends forever

If you’re summering in the Centennial State, there’s no excuse for boredom. For evidence, look no further than the following roundup of events — featuring everything from community festivals to...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - June 5,2024

Concerts: June 6-12

Canadian indie-pop mainstay Feist comes to Boulder’s eTown Hall for a live radio taping with fellow Canuck Sam Weber on June 8. Whether you’ve been a fan since her days...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - June 5,2024

Events: June 6-12

Pickleball happy hour3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, Sanitas Brewing Co., 3550 Frontier Ave., Boulder. Free Don’t mingle with the commoners: Head to Sanitas Brewing during happy hour for exclusive discounts...

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