Fall has fallen, Boulder, and it’ll be October before the weekend is up!

This weekend marks the 5th annual Flatiron Food and Film Festival, folks! All weekend, food, celebrity talks, film screenings, and more will be happening, mainly at Boulder Public Library’s auditorium, but also various spots downtown, and at the Rayback collective, too!

Now October beginning means starting to plan for Halloween for many of us, but for many more, it marks the beginning of the whole holiday season. And you know what that means: shopping. The Spinster Sisters Mercantile have got your back, Boulder–their pop-up shop has popped up in the space where Old Chicago used to be, and they’ll be open for all your local-arts-and-crafts shopping needs. They’re kicking off their presence here with a Grand Opening Party, Saturday, with free food, bevvies, and bluegrass on the patio.

Hey, Boulder! ETown is having another one of their exciting radio show tapings this Sunday! It’s not even sold out yet (as of this writing), so don’t hesitate to get your tickets for that right away. It’s always such a good show, and a way to be a participatory part of a unique Boulder experience.

Also: shoutout to friend Tom, whose birthday is this weekend! Celebrate your day, Tom!

Have a lovely weekend, Boulder!
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Hey, Boulder: it’s your last chance to register for the 2017 Doggie Dash! This fantastic event is happening this Sunday over at the Reservoir. Grab your pup and strut with some fellow Boulderites to help the HSBV in their mission, which assists over 7,000 animals each year. What a fun event, and what a good cause! We’re proud to partner with the HSBV for the second year in a row to help promote this fantastically fun event for the love of animals.

Now, the rest of the weekend is chock full of fun. Would Boulder have it any other way?

The Buffs are playing here in Boulder yet again this Saturday! This time, they’re up against Washington, and of course it also means the Pearl Street Stampede will be happening on Pearl Street Mall Friday night, to get you pumped for the following game day.

Did you know that the International Film Series is going strong again this semester? This weekend there are more than a couple excellent pieces of art and culture for you to enjoy, and expand your mind with, including the last film that Harry Dean Stanton starred in before he passed away recently.

There’s another live radio show taping over at eTown this weekend, too. As of this writing, there are only waiting list tickets still available, but these events are so worth it to try and get in. What a unique Boulder thing (and good music to boot)…

Need something stellar to do with the little ones this weekend? Well, there’s a Children’s Carnival happening over on an entire block of Spruce, to celebrate the Boulder Day Nursery Association’s 100th birthday! Now that’s the oldest non-profit Boulder boasts, and the 1917-circus-themed block party should be a blast for all ages, with circus performers, live kid-friendly music, food trucks, and more.

So many things to choose from this weekend, Boulder. Have fun! 
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Hey — would you have a look there? It’s the weekend. And in typical Boulder fashion, we’re not sitting still. Tons going on in and around town this weekend — and we’re betting you’re ready to shake the week off.

The Buffs are playing here in Boulder again this Saturday, everyone! This should be an exciting game (vs. Northern Colorado), and of course it means the Pearl Street Stampede will be happening on Friday night, to get you pumped.

Football isn’t the only thing being celebrated downtown this weekend, though–it’s the Fall Fest all weekend, too! Music, food, bevvies, the Firefly Handmade Market, children’s activities, and much more will be the things to do every day down there this weekend, and it’s the 30th annual one! Wowee!

Not in Boulder but her Northern Boulder County cousin? Well, Saturday is another ArtWalk over in downtown Longmont, so you won’t be left out of the handmade art and craft festival mode if you go there.

Ever heard of the Cleo Parker Robinson dance theatre? They’re one of the top, premier dance companies in Colorado, and even in the U.S. They’re doing a performance of Romeo and Juliet right here in Boulder, up at Chautauqua, this Sunday, so definitely go see them–it’s a rare treat to have them right here in our backyard.

Oh, and, don’t forget:  the 2017 Doggie Dash is on September 24, which is coming up, so go register for this fun event for a cause today! Grab your pup and strut around the Boulder Reservoir to help the HSBV in their mission, which assists over 7,000 animals each year.

Last but not least, it’s TEDxBoulder this Saturday. We hope you got your tickets because this sucker is SOLD OUT!

Have a fun and festive weekend, everyone!
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Another weekend, Boulder–what will you be doing?

Did you know it’s been Boulder Pride Fest all this week? Out Boulder has been hosting exciting pride-themed events all week, and this Sunday it’ll all culminate with booths, The Big Gay 5K, and so much more! Come “out” and support the LGBTQIA community while having a heckuva lot of fun! I know for a fact that my buddies over at Boulder Burlesque will have their portable pole up for anyone to try.

The Pearl Street Stampede is happening again, this Friday, as usual to celebrate and pep everyone up for the CU Buffs game the following day on Saturday. What’s the Pearl Street Stampede? Only the exciting appearance of the CU Buffs marching band down on Pearl Street Mall, drumming up (to coin a phrase) a party atmosphere for the football game the next day. Wear your black and gold (along with your rainbows) on Friday to celebrate the Buffs, and see them play against Idaho State one Saturday afternoon, right here in Boulder at Folsom Field.

Twisted Pine is hosting their Pints With a Purpose event again this Saturday. Each pint sold that day will donate a portion to the Global Greengrants Fund. As always when they do these events, what a tasty way to make a difference in the world!

And don’t forget — the 2017 Doggie Dash is coming up on September 24! Put on your walking/running kicks and grab your pup to help raise funds for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone! 
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This weekend’s event roundup is proudly sponsored by the folks over at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley and their 2017 Doggie Dash! Just look at that goofy pup in the photo above. What’s not to love?! Get registered today and you and your fur-ever family member can strut round the Boulder Reservoir next month and help raise funds for an amazing organization that helps over 7,000 animals each year. There will be a beer garden (for the pup parents), a treat tent (for the pups), and plenty of other cool things to do before, during, and after the Dash. Want more info? We did a great write-up on this year’s event.

The Boulder International Fringe Festival is celebrating its final week of fantastic performances, everyone, and boy is the lineup this year exciting! Storytellers, one-person shows, acrobatics, modern dance, a queer cabaret, politically themed burlesque…you name it, the Fringe has it. Fringe Central is located in the back area of Trident Cafe, and I heard tell there are 2017 Fringe tshirt on sale for super cheap. The Encore Performances of the Fringe are happening this Sunday–the three acts that won three different awards will be showing their pieces one more time, so if you missed the fest, or see a show you missed that you wanted to catch again, that won one of these awards, you’ll have one more chance of seeing them over at the Nomad Theatre.

Jake Johansen, one of the best comedians in the country (and Dave Letterman’s all time favorite), is coming to perform his hilariously bizarre stand up right here in our little Dairy Center, everyone! He’s seriously one of the funniest guys I’ve ever seen, and I’m a stand-up aficionado, so believe me that you want to waste no time in getting your tickets to that. But only if your’re 18 or over.

The 2017 Tour de Fat is coming to the Boulder Theatre this weekend, everyone! This is such a fun, Boulder-style event sponsored by New Belgium brewery, a close neighbor of ours. The bicycle centered, beer fueled event goes everywhere, really, but this weekend it’ll culminate in a big multi-artist concert over at Boulder Theatre. It’s a party not to be missed.

Speaking of parties, Twisted Pine is having one of their Parties With A Purpose on Friday. Now, I can’t find on their website what time this party is, but I do know that they will be giving a portion of that day’s profits will go to charity. This weekend’s charity is SPAN.

Enjoy your weekend, Boulder!
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It’s the weekend, Boulder, and as usual, there’s so much fun stuff to do!

Hey, what do you know–it’s the Boulder International Fringe Festival again, folks, and it starts Wednesday, with performances of all kinds happening this weekend and next! So many fringey productions are on the roster this year, from burlesque to one-person shows, cabaret, comedy, political commentary, drama, dance, and much much more. Fringe Central is in the back area of Trident Cafe this year, so that’s where to get your tickets and performance schedules (besides online).

Fringe is not the only fest happening in Boulder this weekend. Saturday also marks the Boulder Craft Beer Festival, and boy does that lineup sound spectacular! Beer games, live music, food, and of course, all kinds of craft beer to sample will abound, over at North Boulder Park. Don’t forget your sunscreen, and make sure to Uber home!

Beloved Boulder resident, teacher, amazing poet, Jack Collom, recently passed away, and Naropa is hosting a memorial reading in his honor, on Sunday. Come celebrate the life of a great man and a great poet, may he rest in peace.

September 4th marks the end of the Boulder Passport program, so get with the great deals while they’re still happenin’: 2017 Boulder Passport. It’s a screaming multi-bargain for festive beverages all over Boulder, so hop on board while you still can.

Have a good one, Boulder, whatever you do!
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Another weekend, another fun panoply of events to enjoy, Boulder!

Friday is another of Twisted Pine’s fundraising events, called Pints With a Purpose. This Friday, every tasty Twisted Pine pint consumed donates part of its sales to World Child Cancer. Consuming good brews, helping a good cause? It’s a win-win.

The last day of the 2017 Aerial Dance Festival is this Friday, so if you’ve missed its spectacular shows and fun workshops up till now, get there Friday before you have to wait another year. This is a unique festival, celebrating all things aerial dance, and we’re lucky enough to have amazing guest artists from all over the world collect right here in Boulder.

Know what else is over after this weekend? The Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Yep, it’s that time of the summer again,  for the final performances of Shakespeare Under the Stars, till next year. This year has been quite the exciting season for them, as they cast a female Hamlet, as well as used the same cast for Hamlet and Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, which is quite the postmodern romp, and such a daring, fun thing to produce. Catch both shows plus more this weekend for their closing nights.

ETown is having another live radio show taping, Boulder, and afterwards an album release party! What a treat, to witness the making of one of the best variety radio shows around, and then celebrate the new album with the artists in a musical experience afterwards. Get your tickets for these now–eTown’s radio show tapings especially, usually sell out fast.

Eric Budd is running for Boulder City Council, and Laughing Goat is hosting a campaign announcement/launch party for him on Sunday. Come by Sunday afternoon, enjoy a beverage of  your choice, and hear what he has to say about what he wants to do for our city.

September 4th marks the end of the Boulder Passport program, so get with the great deals while they’re still happenin’: 2017 Boulder Passport. It’s a screaming multi-bargain for festive beverages all over Boulder, so hop on board while you still can.

Have a great weekend, Boulder!
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School is still out and man, it’s a bit brisk, too! That doesn’t mean the summer fun’s come to a halt, however. There’s plenty happening in and around town, so check out these weekend events, Boulder!

Sundays at 2251 is back this Sunday–a festive gathering in a neighborhood parking lot in the Goss/Grove area, talented DJs, dancing, and a grill is the summery fare for this casual, festive event. Such a very Boulder summer thing to do, know what I mean?

Talking about a Boulder-y thing to do: this Friday there’s a live radio show taping at e-Town, and as of this writing it’s not sold out yet! These events are a real treat–this one will feature John Moreland and Phoebe Hunt, so it should be something special to experience.

Have you been over to the Aerial Dance Festival yet? This is a summer Boulder tradition in its 19th year, and is a unique festival unlike any others in the world. Local aerialists Frequent Flyers Productions host instructors from across the globe, who teach workshops and perform in spectacular showcases for a couple weeks right here in our little town! It’s going strong this weekend, with workshops during the week, and performances all weekend, and it only runs through the 11th, so don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful artform from the best of the best.

The Colorado Music Festival up at Chautauqua is drawing to a close, Boulder (since we’re talking Boulder summer traditions), and the finale is Friday, with the great Gil Shaham. Here’s to another fantastic festival. Can you believe it’s already over?

It’s the last month of the Boulder Passport program, so get with the great deals while ye may: 2017 Boulder Passport. It’s a screaming multi-bargain for festive beverages all over Boulder, so hop on board while you still can.

Have fun this weekend, Boulder!
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Happy hot weekend, Boulder! Here’s what’s going on:

One thing Boulder is known for besides fit people and craft beer, is innovative and young entrepreneurs. This Friday evening, Dream Tank (a local think tank for innovators) is hosting an event called World’s Best Innovators: Kids! This is an evening where kids pitch their project ideas to solve a worldwide problem.It’s the culmination of Dream Tank’s 5-Day Accelerator program, and it sounds like a really interesting evening–I wonder what these kids have come up with to save our world?

Missed last week’s arts festival downtown? Well this weekend, there’s another outdoor festival, this one happening Sunday; during the day at Central Park, then culminating in an evening at The Riverside. Hosted by CMKY, speaking of local innovators…

Swingsummer Nights is beginning at the Dushanbe Teahouse. Come swing dance, after a lesson. No partners required, only the mood to dance–it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing…

Remember The Boulder Passport? It’s still summer, so it’s still happening:  2017 Boulder Passport. It’s a smoking hot deal for drinks all over Boulder. Sign up before the summer comes to an end!

Have a great time this weekend, Boulder!
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