🎨 Boulder Weekend Vibes: Arts, Music & Creative Magic

Hey Boulder! 🌞

Whether you’re in the mood to sip coffee with gallery vibes, lose yourself in live music, or catch a Shakespeare play with mountain views, this weekend’s lineup is bringing the creativity in full force. From bold new exhibits and indie EP releases to public art lectures and behind-the-scenes museum tours, Boulder’s bursting with inspiration. Consider this your all-access pass to the artsiest weekend in town. 🎭🌄🎶

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— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

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🎭 Boulder for the Artsy Type: What to Catch This Weekend

If your idea of a perfect summer weekend includes music festivals, fresh exhibits, and a little bit of Shakespeare under the stars, we’ve got your cultural calendar ready. Whether you’re vibing with vinyls, wandering through modern galleries, or catching a lecture on public art, Boulder’s creative energy is in full swing. Here’s what not to miss:

• 🖼️ Bob Knox: Colors of the Sun (Nick Ryan Gallery) – A stunning new solo exhibition that explores irony and metaphor through colorful, layered compositions. Runs through Aug 2.

• 🎤 Trouble’s Braids EP Release Show (Stone Cottage Studios, June 27) – Haunting harmonies and rich storytelling from Boulder’s rising indie-folk stars. Dreamy opener by Ghost of Caroline.

• 🧪 Experiments in Public Art: Molly Gambardella (June 28–29, Boulder Public Library) – A creative lecture series exploring climate change and sustainability through public art. Bonus: hands-on experiences.

• 🕰️ Museum of Boulder Collections Open House (June 28) – Go behind the scenes and into the vaults of Boulder’s historical treasures. Rare access, very limited tickets.

• 🎭 The Tempest by William Shakespeare (CU Presents) – Magic, mischief, and romance at the Roe Green Theatre. A summer tradition that never disappoints.

• 🌈 Queer Art Organics (June 30, recurring) – All-ages queer open mic at 2230 Mitchell Lane. Share, support, and celebrate.

• 🎨 Sundays on West Pearl – Mini art workshops, jazz, improv, and flower bouquets? Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
  

🖼️ Museum Exhibits to Catch:

• Bending the Arc – 50 years after Boulder’s first same-sex marriage licenses.

• Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History – An essential exhibit preserving and sharing Black stories.

• Signs of the Times – Local visual history told through vintage Boulder signage.

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Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar

🎨 That’s a Wrap: Weekend Culture, Curated

Whether you’re dancing at the park, wandering through art history, or soaking up stories from the stage, Boulder’s cultural scene is bursting with inspiration. So go ahead—soak it in, share a favorite find, and maybe discover a new one. 🎶🖼️💫

🧠 Trivia Answer: B) Celestial Seasonings Tour!

Their Mint Room is infamous for its intensity. One deep breath and your sinuses are either healed or stunned.

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