🚁 Aviation, Triathlons & More: Boulder’s Weekend Buzz 🌞

From soaring skies to silver screens, your Boulder weekend is ready for takeoff!

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What's Happenin' Team
June 06, 2025

Boulder’s Weekend Buzz: Soaring Skies, Racing Feet, & Historic Films

Hey Boulder! 🌞

Ready to soar, sprint, or soak up a slice of local history? This weekend is all about adventure — in the air, on the water, and on the big screen. From vintage aircraft at the Boulder Airport Day to triathlon triumphs at the Boulder Reservoir and a historic preservation film fest at Chautauqua, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive in!

— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

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🎉 This Weekend’s Big Boulder Buzz: Planes, Triathlons & a Film Festival Flashback!

✈️ Boulder Airport Day (June 7, 8AM–1PM)

Take to the skies (well, almost) at Boulder Airport Day! This family-friendly festival is a playground for the aviation curious. From vintage aircraft to modern marvels, you’ll get up close and personal with planes, chat with pilots about their wildest stories, and maybe even hatch a new dream of flying yourself. Food trucks will keep you fueled, while wide-eyed kids — and let’s be real, wide-eyed adults — will soak in the magic of flight and the excitement of engines revving.

🏊‍♂️ Colorado Triathlon (June 7, 5:45AM)

If the idea of a 5AM wake-up call doesn’t make you break a sweat, the Colorado Triathlon will. This sprint & Olympic distance race at Boulder Reservoir is where Colorado’s triathletes shine — and sweat, and hustle, and maybe cry a little (in a good way!). It’s got duathlons, aquabike options, and that unbeatable feeling of high-fiving a stranger because you’re all in it together. Don’t miss the finish line food and the chance to see Boulder’s friendliest, fittest community do their thing.

Take a pause from the future and step into the past at Chautauqua’s Saving Our History Film Festival. Four documentaries tell the stories of Boulder’s most cherished landmarks, the homes we live in, and the places we gather — all while asking the big questions: Are we preserving enough of our past? What’s the real cost of shiny and new? Settle in for thought-provoking films, lively talk-backs with local experts and filmmakers, and the kind of cinematic experience that leaves you seeing your own backyard in a whole new light.

🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder Buzz 🎭

Looking for something fun to do? Whether it’s live music, trivia, or a laid-back DJ set, here’s what’s happening in Boulder this weekend!

📅Friday, June 6

🎺 Jazz Supper Club📍 Full Cycle Cafe & Bar | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 💵 $20 online / $25 door (recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday)

🎶 College Night – Cheap drinks + great vibes = perfect Friday night. Just bring your student ID! 9–11 PM @ Avanti F&B (Recurring Fridays)

Shawn Cunnane Quartet at Boulder Social 📍 Boulder Social | ⏰ 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | Live jazz at Boulder Social—grab a pint and soak up the sounds.

An Evening with Adam Met (of AJR) 📍 Boulder Theater | ⏰ 6:30 PM–11:59 PM | 🎟️ $43 | Get ready for an intimate night of music and stories with Adam Met from AJR.

Danse Etoile Ballet presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame 📍 Dairy Arts Center | ⏰ 7:30 PM–9:30 PM | 🎟️ $25 children/seniors, $30 adults | A magical ballet adaptation of the classic tale.

Kayla Marque: Opener of Portals 📍 355 Ponca Pl | ⏰ 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $5 | Join Kayla Marque for a night of transformative music and storytelling.

Lit Society ft. Dominic Lalli, Borahm Lee, Garret Sayers & more w/ NELLI 📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ 8:00 PM–12:00 AM | 🎟️ $20 presale / $30 day of | An electrifying night of music from some of Colorado’s finest.

📅Saturday, June 7

🎺 Jazz Supper Club📍 Full Cycle Cafe & Bar | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | 💵 $20 online / $25 door (recurring weekly on Friday & Saturday)

Boulder Airport Day 📍 Boulder Municipal Airport | ⏰ 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | Aviation fun for the whole family!

Ballet In The Park 📍 Central Park Bandshell | 🎟️ Pay What You Can (minimum $5) | The Boulder Ballet brings dance under the summer sky.

Colorado Triathlon 📍 Boulder Reservoir | ⏰ 5:45 AM | Test your endurance in a beautiful setting.

Gabriel Santiago: Ritmos do Brasil 📍 355 Ponca Pl | ⏰ 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $5 | Savor the rhythms of Brazil with Gabriel Santiago.

Live Music by Extra Gold with Sid Williamson and The Good Faith 📍 Velvet Elk Lounge | ⏰ 8:00 PM–11:00 PM | 🎟️ $19 | Roots and rock ‘n’ roll at Velvet Elk Lounge.

Rock & Reuse: Summer Plant and Garden Sale 📍 6400 Arapahoe Road | ⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Score new green friends and garden goodies.

The Tempest by William Shakespeare 📍 University of Colorado | ⏰ 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 🎟️ $26 | Shakespeare’s classic brought to life in the Boulder summer air.

The Turtle Club Kickoff 📍 The Riverside | ⏰ 2:00 PM–10:00 PM | 🎟️ $20–$50 | An eclectic gathering of music, art, and community.

📅Sunday, June 8

Summer Party 📍 3015 Bluff Street | ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | Celebrate summer with fun activities at Ocean First.

David Lowery of Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven at Velvet Elk Lounge 📍 Velvet Elk Lounge | ⏰ 8:00 PM–11:00 PM | 🎟️ $34 | Catch this iconic alt-rock singer-songwriter up close.

Rocky Duval: Hildegard, Reborn📍 355 Ponca Pl | ⏰ 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $5 | A fresh take on the music and legacy of Hildegard von Bingen.

Saving Our History Film Festival 📍 Chautauqua Auditorium | ⏰ 4:00 PM | 🎟️ $21 | A festival dedicated to preserving the stories of the past.

Summer Bash at Women’s Wilderness 📍 1209 Euclid Avenue | ⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | 🎟️ Free (suggested $20/adult, $10/youth) | A family-friendly celebration supporting women and girls in the outdoors.

Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar

💌 That’s a Wrap!

Here’s to a weekend of big skies, new memories, and small-town charm, week See you out there! 🚴‍♂️🎶✨

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