🎓 Fact of the Day: Boulder Tops the Charts in Education

Boulder isn’t just about breathtaking mountain views and outdoor adventures—it’s also America’s most educated city! According to Forbes, Boulder boasts the highest percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher, thanks in part to the presence of the University of Colorado and a thriving tech industry.

🌮 Craving: bartaco (Boulder)

Tacos with a side of beach vibes. Think crispy shrimp, pork belly, and duck birria—plus cocktails that’ll make you forget you’re in Colorado. Happy hour hits weekdays 3–6pm and late nights Mon–Thurs.

🫖 Afternoon Tea at Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Sun, May 11 | 3–5 PM | $

Tea, confections, and one of the prettiest places in town.

🎨 Stained Glass Workshop

Sat & Sun, May 10–11 | $

Make something beautiful together — and yes, it includes flowers.

💎 Sarah Martinez Jewelry Pop-Up

Sun, May 11 | Hotel Boulderado Lobby | 10 AM–4 PM | Free

Shop handmade fine jewelry in the most elegant of lobbies.

🎶 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus @ Fox

Sun, May 11 | 8 PM | $

For the cool moms who still know all the lyrics.

🌽 Boulder Farmers Market

Sat, May 10 | 8 AM–2 PM | Free

Pick up peonies, pastries, and maybe some picnic snacks.

🍳 Boulder’s Best Mother’s Day Brunches

Classic & Charming:

• Chautauqua Dining Hall

• Hotel Boulderado (3 spots!)

• Jill’s at St Julien

• Greenbriar Inn (buffet goals)

Casual & Delicious:

• The Buff

• Lucile’s Creole

• The Post

• River & Woods

Modern & Memorable:

• Centro Mexican Kitchen

• Stella’s Cucina

• Corrida (prix fixe with a view)

• Jax Fish House (yes to the lobster deviled eggs)

• Food Lab (cook + eat together)

👉 Reservations highly recommended!

📅Friday, May 9

🎺 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)

🎨 ARTMIX 2025📍 BMoCA | ⏰ 6:00 PM

🎼 Cantabile Presents: The Beauty Around Us📍 TBA | ⏰ 7:30 PM

🎭 Fire and Fiesta with La Diva Dia📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ 7:30 PM

📅Saturday, May 10

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

🎶 Young and Dead📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM | 🆓 Free before 9PM; $12 after

🎸 Colorado Springsteen📍 Boulder Theater | ⏰ 8:00 PM

🎶 Dawn and Hawkes📍 eTown Hall | ⏰ 7:00 PM

🎤 Source, Triune, Patema📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ 8:00 PM

🌸 Mother’s Day Peony Popup at Moss Houseplants📍 Moss Houseplants | ⏰ 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

🖼️ Experiments in Public Art Lecture: Ana Maria Hernando📍 Boulder Public Library | ⏰ 6:00 PM

🎭 MAD LIBrarians📍 Boulder Public Library | ⏰ 1:00 PM

🧼 Mothers Day Stained Glass Class📍 Colorado Glassworks | ⏰ Various Times

📅Sunday, May 11

🎉 Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Ceremony & Lunch📍 Great Dharma Chan Monastery | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 🆓 Free

🎶 Cantabile Presents: The Beauty Around Us📍 TBA | ⏰ 7:30 AM

💐 Mother’s Day Peony Popup at Moss Houseplants📍 Moss Houseplants | ⏰ 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

💎 Sarah Martinez Mother’s Day Jewelry Pop-Up📍 Hotel Boulderado | ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

🥂 Mother’s Day at Boulder Social📍 Boulder Social | ⏰ 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

🥞 Mother’s Day at Hotel Boulderado📍 Hotel Boulderado | ⏰ 7:00 AM–11:59 PM

🎸 Boulder Guitar Coach – 2025 Spring Concert📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

🌌 QUALIA at Fiske Planetarium📍 Fiske Planetarium | ⏰ 7:30 PM

🎸 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 

Call your mom. Hug your mom. Spoil your mom. Boulder’s got the plans — you just have to show up. 💖

— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🌸

A: 5,430 feet above sea level!

Boulder sits one mile closer to the stars — literally. That elevation means crisper air, stronger sun, and views that make you feel on top of the world. (Also: water boils faster, and your cocktails might hit quicker. Stay hydrated out there! 😉)