Get Inspired: Boulder Hobbies, Trails & Midweek Fun 🌲🎨

New hobbies, mountain views, and a jam-packed events calendar — midweek in Boulder is lookin’ pretty great.

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What's Happenin' Team
May 14, 2025

🎒 Midweek Mood: Explore, Create, Connect

Hey Boulder! 🌞

The sun’s out, trails are calling, and Boulder is basically showing off. If you’ve been itching to get outside (or try something new), now’s your moment. This midweek issue is all about getting inspired by nature, picking up a new hobby, and making the most of spring in the city.

Coming up:

  • 🎨 Hobby inspo for your creative side

  • 🌲 A quick ode to Boulder’s epic outdoors

  • 📅 Events for Wednesday & Thursday you don’t want to miss

Let’s get out there—Boulder-style.

— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

🧠 Trivia Time

🧠 Trivia Time: What international city is Boulder’s sister city?

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👉 Scroll to the bottom for the answer and a splash of fun fact!

🎨 Try Something New: Hobbies, Skills & Creative Fun

Bored of being bored? Boulder’s got you covered. Whether you’re itching to build, hike, sew, or sauté, there are plenty of ways to level up your skills (or just have a good time learning something new). Here are a few local favorites:

🪵 Groundworks Art Lab – Just off Diagonal, this creative space is perfect for hands-on folks. Learn woodworking and other maker skills in a fun, supportive setting.

🥾 Boulder Sports Recycler – Now on Arapahoe, it’s part outdoor gear shop, part hangout for adventure nerds. Great for gear, better for learning from the community.

⛺ Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) – Ready to step up your outdoors game? CMC offers classes on hiking, backpacking, and survival skills. Local chapter = local hikes.

🧵 Boulder Library Makerspace – Sew it, fix it, build it. These free spaces let you tinker with woodworking tools, sewing machines, and more. Great for DIY repairs or wild new projects.

🍳 Food Lab – Pricey but worth it. These hands-on cooking classes are fun, fancy, and you’ll leave full (of both food and knowledge).

🪟 Colorado Glass Works – This dreamy Pearl Street studio is where stained glass meets Colorado magic. Stop by to shop finished pieces, take a beginner class, or stock up on materials to create your own glowing masterpiece.

Whatever you’re into, there’s something new to try right here in town.

🌄 Why Boulder’s Outdoors Hits Different

Where else can you sip your morning coffee with Flatirons views, hike a world-class trail by lunch, and catch sunset from a mountaintop — all without leaving town? Boulder’s outdoors blends alpine beauty, sunshiney days, and a deep love for nature into one unbeatable backyard. With 150 miles of trails, 80+ parks, and endless spots to hike, bike, climb, and chill, it’s no wonder locals never stop exploring.

🎶 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!

📅Wednesday, May 14

🎶 Bluegrass Pick📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday)

🧠 Brain Food Trivia📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday)

🎤 Open Mic Night📍 VisionQuest Brewery | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday)

🎯 Trivia @ Roadhouse Boulder Depot📍 Roadhouse Boulder Depot | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday)

🤓 Trivia Night @ Full Cycle Cafe & Bar📍 Full Cycle & Colorado Multisport | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Wednesday)

Velvet Vinyl: Stevie’s Picks – The Rolling Stones📍 Velvet Elk Lounge | ⏰ 6:00 PM–10:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

An Evening With Jess Williamson📍 eTown Hall | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $32–$47

May Wine Club: South American Wines📍 Spruce Farm & Fish | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ $45

📅Thursday, May 15

🧠 Geeks Who Drink Trivia📍 Wild Provisions Beer Project | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Thursday)

🎙️ Last Thursday’s Open Mic @ Sanitas Brewing📍 Sanitas Brewing Co. | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring monthly, last Thursday)

🌙 Luna Lounge @ Centro Mexican Kitchen📍 Centro Mexican Kitchen | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Thursday)

An Evening with the Colorado Psychedelic Society📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $50

Boulder Comedy Hour: Mother’s Day Special 📍 Full Cycle & Colorado Multisport | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $25 adv / $30 door 

The Garcia Project 📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM

🐿️ Heading Out?

Here’s to new skills, great views, and a full calendar of mid-May goodness. Whatever you’re up to this week — build it, hike it, or toast to it. You’re in Boulder, after all.

Stay curious, stay kind, and we’ll see you out there!

— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🐝

✅ Trivia Answer: C. Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Fun fact: The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was a gift from Boulder’s sister city, Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The intricate, hand-carved structure was crafted by over 40 artisans and assembled without the use of any nails, making it one of the most unique and beautiful spots in the city!

Thinking about your next Boulder adventure? Check out our guides to Boulder’s craft breweries, Pearl Street eats, neighborhood highlights, and more Boulder travel inspo.

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