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Boulder Event Calendar
No matter what time of year you’re visiting Boulder, there are plenty of amazing events to make your trip unforgettable. Discover intimate community events such as art fairs, cultural festivals and markets in unique venues such as downtown Boulder and Twenty Night Street.
Curious about when your favorite event is taking place? Search our event calendar by the type of event for a complete listing. If you’ve already scheduled your Boulder getaway, see what events will be happening by searching our calendar by date.
With so many amazing events throughout the year, there’s always something special happening in Boulder, Colorado!
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12th Annual Aerial Dance Festival
August 1, 2010 - August 14, 2010
Various Times & Locations
Visit website
Name:
Frequent Flyers Productions
Phone:
303-245-8272
The 12th Annual Aerial Dance Festival provides an opportunity for people from all walks of life to experience the joy of dancing in the air for beginners through advanced aerial dancers. Join us for a 2-week immersion through classes, lectures, demonstrations, informal discussions and performances. The festival is produced by Frequent Flyers Production, a non-profit, aerial dance-theater company. The internationally recognized faculty brings many years of expertise to the classes. Don't miss a truly unforgettable experience of airborne dance!
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12th Annual Boulder Creek Hometown Fair
September 4, 2010 - September 6, 2010
Sat & Sun 10am-8pm, Mon 10am-7pm
Visit website
Name:
Boulder Creek Events
Event Address:
Between Canyon & Arapahoe
Location:
Boulder Public Library Lawn
Phone:
303-449-3137
This hometown celebration features arts & crafts exhibitors in Central Park and on the Boulder Public Library lawn along the creek, great live performances on 2 stages (the Bandshell and Festival Stage), a food court & beer garden, the infamous Chili Inferno Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and an entire children’s area with carnival rides and exhibitors, the Great Zucchini Race, Big Wheel 300 races, a Fire/Rescue Safety Expo, and much more! Don’t miss out on the festivities of this unique community event!
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16th Annual Boulder Asian Festival
August 1, 2010
Date and Time TBA
Visit website
Name:
Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance
Event Address:
Pearl Street Mall
Location:
Courthouse Lawn
Phone:
303-499-0108
Admission:
FREE
The Boulder Asian Festival showcases the arts and culture of local Asian-Pacific communities through music, song, dance, visual artistry, crafts and food. Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Hawaiian, Indian, and Thai cultures are just some of the groups that will be represented. This event is free and open to the public.
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2010 Rocky Mountain Tea Festival
July 24, 2010 - July 25, 2010
Visit website
Event Address:
1770 13th St.
Location:
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Phone:
303-442-4993
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is proud to announce the
11th Annual Rocky Mountain Tea Festival.
Please call us to register for classes! Schedule is to be announced, events featured include: the Tea Bazaar, and the Children's Teddy Bear Tea Party.
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25th Annual Historic Homes for the Holidays Tour
December 4, 2010 - December 5, 2010
Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Visit website
Name:
Historic Boulder, Inc.
Phone:
303-444-5192
Homes on the tour are beautifully decorated for the holidays. Docents at each home share the home's history and architectural features with visitors.
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3rd Annual Boulder Festival of the Arts on 29th Street
July 24, 2010 - July 25, 2010
10am-6pm
Visit website
Location:
Twenty Ninth Street
Phone:
303-444-0722
Admission:
FREE
Howard Alan Events, the country's largest producer of fine Art Festivals, is excited to return a juried art fair to the City of Boulder. 29th Street is a great setting for this event that is sure to become a favorite amongst the City. Please join us in making history and come view the nations finest art and purchase that perfect piece.
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62nd Annual Conference on World Affairs
April 5, 2010 - April 9, 2010
Visit website
Location:
CU Boulder Campus
Phone:
303-492-2525
Admission:
FREE
This annual event of week-long discussion and debate attracts world-renowned experts from all disciplines. There are hundreds of lectures to attend on a vast variety of topics.
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Bands on the Bricks
June 16, 2010 - August 18, 2010
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Visit website
Name:
Downtown Boulder
Event Address:
1300 Block of Pearl Street
Location:
Boulder County Courthouse
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
For the past 12 summers, thousands of people head to Downtown Boulder every Wednesday evening to dance, picnic and listen to the best local bands along the Front Range. In its 12th year, Bands on the Bricks will feature tunes that will make you want to move and grove!
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Bike to Work
June 23, 2010
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Name:
GO Boulder
Phone:
303-564-9681
Walk & Bike Month is celebrated throughout June, with Bike to Work Day held on Wednesday, June 23. It is presented by GO Boulder and coordinated by Community Cycles. First celebrated as Bike to Work Day in 1977, the event has grown and continues to encourage thousands of commuters to explore their transportation options.
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BolderBOULDER 10K Road Race
May 31, 2010
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Phone:
303-444-RACE
Every Memorial Day over 50,000 competitors come to run and walk this exciting 10K race, while another 80,000 people come to just watch the event. Participate in the race yourself or by cheering on some of the world's elite runners as they compete. Beginning at 30th Street & Iris Avenue; ending in Folsom Field.
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Boulder Creek Festival
May 29, 2010 - May 31, 2010
Sat & Sun 10am-10pm, Mon 11am-7pm
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Name:
Boulder Creek Events
Event Address:
Between Canyon & Arapahoe Ave
Location:
Central Park and the Municipal Building grounds
Phone:
303-449-3137
For over twenty years, the Boulder Creek Festival has been the unofficial kickoff to summer in Boulder each Memorial Day weekend. Widely considered Boulder County's favorite event, the Boulder Creek Festival includes three days of festivities featuring a large variety of events, activities, food and entertainment unique to the Boulder community. Ten separate event areas with 500 vendors showcase everything from community arts and crafts to health alternatives and technology while five performance stages feature a spectrum of music and dance. The Festival is free to the public and features something for everyone: carnival rides, food and beverage vendors, and the signature event on Monday--the Great Rubber Duck Race!
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Boulder Farmers' Market
April 3, 2010 - November 6, 2010
Sat 8-2 pm (4/4/09-11/7/09); Wed 4-8pm (5/6/09-10/7/09)
Visit website
Location:
13th Street between Canyon & Arapahoe
Phone:
303-910-2236
Admission:
FREE
The Boulder County Farmers' Market takes pride in bringing you locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers, plants, gourmet cheeses and wines sold by the farmers that produce them. While you're purchasing your fresh vegetables and fruits (many of them organically grown) enjoy a tasty pastry from local bakeries or enjoy a meal created by local chefs.
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Boulder International Fringe Festival
August 18, 2010 - August 29, 2010
Visit website
Name:
Boulder Fringe
Location:
Various Locations
Phone:
720-563-9950
The Boulder International Fringe Festival is a rollicking, white-knuckled, breath-taking event that brings exhilarating and inspiring performances to the city of Boulder and the Front Range arts community. The Fringe, emulating a historic festival that spontaneously erupted in Edinburgh Scotland in 1947 encourages audiences and artists alike to approach the arts with a feeling of spontaneity and willingness to take risks, experience life and live art in a fresh new way. For over 50 years International Fringe Festivals around the world have been generating an atmosphere of lively excitement and energy that engages the community.
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Boulder Jewish Festival
June 6, 2010
11:00am-5:00pm
Visit website
Event Address:
Pearl Street Mall from 1200 Pearl to 1500 Pearl
Location:
Boulder County Courthouse Lawn
Phone:
303-417-0566
A one-day, family-oriented celebration of Jewish culture, featuring live entertainment, dance, art, food, community organizations and a children's play and craft area.
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Boulder Ski Escape!
November 20, 2009 - April 11, 2010
Visit website
Location:
Eldora Mountain Resort
Phone:
800-444-0447
This winter, come explore an unreal Colorado town and ski just minutes away at Eldora Mountain Resort. Nestled in the mountains above Boulder, Eldora Mountain offers downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and showshoeing. In Boulder, there are endless lodging choices, eclectic restaurants, streets filled with shopping...all at incredibly low winter rates. Come spend winter in Boulder and ski Eldora Mountain Resort. A truly unique winter escape.
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Boulder Walk and Bike Month
June 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Visit website
Name:
GO Boulder
Phone:
303-564-9681
Walk & Bike Month is celebrated throughout June, with Bike to Work Day held on Wednesday, June 23. It is presented by GO Boulder and coordinated by Community Cycles. First celebrated as Bike to Work Day in 1977, the event has grown and continues to encourage thousands of commuters to explore their transportation options.
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Colorado Aloha Fest
September 17, 2010 - September 19, 2010
Visit website
Phone:
720-233-5318
The Colorado Aloha Festival is a cultural celebration of Hawaii in Boulder. Events include a concert featuring some of Hawaii’s top performers, Hawaiian art and food vendor booths, free Hawaiian music and hula performances. The Aloha Festival is run by Halau Hula o na Mauna Pohaku, an all-volunteer, nonprofit hula halau (school) dedicated to preserving the Hawaiian culture in Colorado. Many people generously donate time and talent to make this community event happen. Boulder will be going aloha in September !
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Colorado Chautauqua 2009 Summer Series
May 10, 2010 - September 18, 2010
Visit website
Event Address:
900 Baseline Road
Location:
Colorado Chautauqua
Phone:
303-440-7666
Admission:
Call Box Office
It is time for the wooden auditorium walls to shake with rhythm again as the summer lineup at Chautauqua is announced with much anticipation from fans, locals and visitors. The 2010 summer series promises to be extraordinary, showcasing an eclectic group of national musical talents, classic silent films and educational forums.
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Colorado Children's Day at Boulder
April 30, 2010
Noon-4:00pm
Visit website
Name:
Downtown Boulder, Inc.
Location:
Pearl Street Mall
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
Colorado Children's Day at Boulder is an afternoon of FREE activities for children through elementary school age and their guardians designed to celebrate children and engage them in age appropriate activities. Planned activities include exploration of emergency vehicles, interactive live music, face painting, gardening activities and more. This will also be an opportunity for parents to learn about the many services available to them in Boulder.
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Colorado Music Festival
June 26, 2010 - August 6, 2010
7:30 pm
Visit website
Event Address:
900 Baseline Road
Location:
Chautauqua Auditorium
Phone:
303-449-1397
Admission:
Call for information
Under the skilled baton of Music Director Michael Christie, the Colorado Music Festival thrills audiences of nearly 20,000 each season with programming that embraces the most beloved classical music repertoire, while integrating world music and the works of exciting modern composers. Balanced programming performed by exceptional musicians has earned CMF ten ASCAP awards for "Adventuresome Programming of Contemporary Music," and the kudos of the press and public alike.
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Colorado Shakespeare Festival
July 2, 2010 - August 8, 2010
Visit website
Event Address:
CU Campus
Location:
Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre
Phone:
303-492-0554
Experience classic theatre at its best in the shadow of the majestic Flatiron Mountains. Enjoy gorgeous summer evenings with gourmet picnics, the Shakespeare gardens, free Green Show concerts, and “Prologue,” an introductory discussion with Producing Artistic Director Philip Sneed. The plays this summer are "King Lear," "The Taming of the Shrew," "Measure for Measure," "Our Town," and "The Fantasticks." Bring a date or bring the family. (Kids 5 -12 can come for just $10.00, and youth 13 – 17 can come for $20. Kids and youth tickets are available in the Orchestra section only.)
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Downtown Boulder's Art Fair
July 17, 2010 - July 18, 2010
Saturday 10-8, Sunday 10-5
Visit website
Event Address:
Downtown Boulder
Location:
Pearl Street Mall
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
It would be hard to find a more beautiful backdrop for art than the vibrant Pearl Street Mall. Located at the base of the Flatirons, this much beloved pedestrian mall has been the site of ArtFair for over 30 years. Each July, over 150 artisans from around the country display works in a variety of mediums from watercolor, acrylics, photography and jewelry to large sculptures and works of fiber.
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Fall Festival
September 24, 2010 - September 26, 2010
Visit website
Name:
Downtown Boulder
Phone:
303-449-3774
For over two decades, Downtown Boulder’s Fall Festival has been Boulder’s most beloved Oktoberfest celebration. This 3-day autumn festival features the traditional Oktoberfest fare of food, brews and music with the added excitement of carnival rides & games as well as more than 30 artists and crafters from around the country. Some of Colorado’s most popular musical acts will also perform during this family friendly, community celebration.
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Independence Day Softball Tournament
June 30, 2010 - July 4, 2010
Visit website
Name:
Boulder Competitive Girls Softball
Phone:
303-442-7373
The 2010 tournament will mark the 14th year for the event to be held in Boulder and the surrounding area. The event has a national tournament flavor and level of competition. Teams will represent all regions of the country. One of the main objectives of the tournament is to provide participating girls an opportunity to perform for those college coaches in attendance. In 2009, 362 coaches checked in at the tournament, representing all levels of collegiate softball.
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Lights of December Parade
December 4, 2010
6:00pm
Visit website
Location:
Downtown Boulder
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
In its 23rd year, the Lights of December Parade is a hometown celebration like no other. Enjoy over 50 local entries from area businesses, churches, nonprofits, school groups, girl scouts, boy scouts, city and county departments. Both the Fairview and Boulder High School marching bands perform. The Swing Dancing Elves will entertain spectators and fire trucks, as well as the Boulder Cruiser Club, will be decked out in lights. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself Santa
Claus!
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MahlerFest
May 19, 2010 - May 23, 2010
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Phone:
303-530-2646
Colorado MahlerFest, held yearly in Boulder, Colorado, celebrates the life, music, and times of the great composer Gustav Mahler. Founded in 1988 by Robert Olson, the week-long festival incorporates concerts, recitals, and scholarly symposia, with film, fine art, dance, theater, and multimedia presentations. The week's events culminate in two orchestral performances.
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Miracle on 29th Street
November 1, 2010 - December 24, 2010
Visit website
Event Address:
28th Street & Canyon Blvd
Location:
Twenty Ninth Street
Phone:
303-449-1189
A month long celebration filled with old-fashioned activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including Santa's Reindeer and horse drawn carriage rides at Macy's Plaza! A world of festive entertainment awaits you! Visit www.twentyninth.com for a complete schedule of events.
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Munchkin Masquerade
October 31, 2010
2pm-5pm
Visit website
Location:
Downtown Boulder
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
Every Halloween, Downtown Boulder's Pearl Street Mall and adjacent streets are invaded by tiny ghosts & goblins, dinosaurs & dragons, fairies & princes, super heroes during Downtown Boulder’s annual Munchkin Masquerade. Munchkins along with their families enjoy an afternoon of safe trick-or-treating along historic Pearl Street with over 50 businesses participating as Treat Stops.
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Open Studios
October 2, 2010 - October 3, 2010
Noon-6:00pm
Visit website
Phone:
303-444-1862
Once a year, the private studios of Boulder's best artists are open for you and your family! Enjoy a fall day with friends while you experience the world of creation and imagination. Discover how artists have carved out their working spaces, many in their homes. Everyone is welcome at this event. We strongly recommend buying the Guidebook to make your tour easier. As all proceeds of any art purchases go entirely to the artists, your Guidebook purchase helps support the Open Studios organization so we can bring you this event each year and encourage artists and art education in Boulder.
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Open Studios
October 9, 2010 - October 10, 2010
Noon-6:00pm
Visit website
Phone:
303-444-1862
Once a year, the private studios of Boulder's best artists are open for you and your family! Enjoy a fall day with friends while you experience the world of creation and imagination. Discover how artists have carved out their working spaces, many in their homes. Everyone is welcome at this event. We strongly recommend buying the Guidebook to make your tour easier. As all proceeds of any art purchases go entirely to the artists, your Guidebook purchase helps support the Open Studios organization so we can bring you this event each year and encourage artists and art education in Boulder.
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Open Studios Art Fair
May 14, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Visit website
Location:
Twenty Ninth Street Retail District
Phone:
303-444-1862
Exhibits will feature Boulder County artists who will offer a rich mix of media unique in style and price. In addition, there will be children's activities, music and more! 29th Street will be closed between Canyon and Macy's on both days. Parking is available in the garage and parking lots.
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Ralphie's Independence Day Blast!
July 4, 2010
Name:
Wright Kingdom Real Estate, CU Boulder & City of Boulder
Event Address:
University of Colorado Campus
Location:
Folsom Stadium
Admission:
FREE
FREE HOP shuttles from
Downtown and Twenty Ninth Street!
7:30 pm Parking lots open; shuttles begin
8:00pm Gates Open; Master of ceremonies and welcome; Skip-It’s jump rope team
8:30pm City Open Space & Mountain Parks sing-along
8:45pm Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
9:15pm Boulder’s 150th Birthday Celebration
9:30pm Fireworks display
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Romanian Festival
September 4, 2010
Date and Time TBA
Visit website
Name:
Romanian-American Freedom Alliance
Event Address:
In front of the Court House
Location:
Pearl Street Mall
Phone:
303-449-2586
Join us for a day of fun and learn about Romanian culture and history! Taste delicious Romanian ethnic food, browse through an exhibition of Romanian books, pictures and folk art and participate in some simple Romanian dance steps!
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St. Nick's on the Bricks
November 27, 2010 - December 18, 2010
Saturdays 11am-2pm
Visit website
Name:
13th & Pearl
Event Address:
Downtown Boulder Visitors Center
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
Kids of all ages enjoy visiting with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center. Don’t forget to bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories
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Switch on the Holidays
November 20, 2010
5:00pm
Visit website
Event Address:
Pearl Street Mall
Location:
Courthouse Plaza
Phone:
303-449-3774
Admission:
FREE
Every year, Downtown Boulder shines brighter than ever when Santa “switches” on the lights illuminating the Pearl Street Mall, Boulder County Courthouse and star on Flagstaff Mountain. Over 35,000 bulbs will light up Pearl Street alone! Along the pedestrian mall, 35 trees with be adorned with LED holiday lights as well as the shade structure on the 1300 block and skyline silhouettes on Pearl Street at the intersections of 10th and 16th streets. Before the lights are flipped, audiences enjoy a live musical performance to kick off the start of the holiday season.
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Taste of Pearl
April 25, 2010
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Name:
Downtown Boulder
Location:
Pearl Street
Phone:
303.449.3774
Downtown Boulder will celebrate Boulder’s tantalizing culinary arts scene while celebrating distinctive wines at the inaugural Downtown Boulder Taste of Pearl Street. Attendees are expected to stroll along the picturesque Pearl Street Mall – blooming with over 15,000 tulips - while enjoying an unforgettable afternoon of tastings inside of some of Downtown Boulder’s most fabulous retailers and galleries.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
November 26, 2010 - November 28, 2010
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Name:
Boulder Ballet
Location:
Macky Auditorium, CU Campus
Phone:
303-443-0028
Boulder Ballet's production of The Nutcracker combines traditional classical style with new characters, circus arts, and unique special effects. The choreography is meant to visualize Tchaikovsky's beautiful score in a way that is both classical and relevant to today's audiences. While many productions downplay the story of Clara (sometimes known as Marie) and focus instead on abstract dance, Boulder Ballet's production follows Clara as she grows from child to adult during the course of a dream, and Clara herself is involved in much of the dancing that happens around her. Clara is truly the center of the ballet.
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The Shoot Out Boulder 24 Hour Filmmaking Festival
October 9, 2010 - October 10, 2010
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Location:
Boulder Theater
Phone:
303-641-7228
The Shoot Out Boulder is a filmmaking event that challenges participants of all ages and experience levels to use imagination, courage, and determination to create a film in just 24 hours. Everything – from the story to the final credits – must be created and completed within 24 hours.
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Twenty Ninth Street Live
June 19, 2010 - August 14, 2010
6pm-10pm
Visit website
Location:
29th Street Mall
Phone:
303-449-1189
While the sun dips below the Flatirons, the lights go up at Twenty Ninth Street on Saturday nights from 6pm-10pm. The concert series features plenty of free parking, lots of great restaurants & shopping, and the best sunset in Boulder. Come rock, swing, and jive at "Twenty Ninth Street Live!" Be sure to bring your dance moves and a chair!
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