Your June Adventure Guide: From Shakespeare to Salsa 🎭🌻

Boulder’s buzzing this June — here’s your guide to music, art, festivals, and everything in between!

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What's Happenin' Team
June 02, 2025

What’s Happenin’ Boulder: June’s Big Bash!

 

Hey Boulder! 🌞

Hello, Boulder! June is here, and the city’s alive with music, art, food, and fun. From Shakespeare under the stars to the Farmer’s Market’s fresh finds, this month has something for everyone. Whether you’re pedaling through town on Summer Bike to Work Day, catching live music at Bands on the Bricks, or savoring a fresh tomato at the Farmers Market, consider this your cheat sheet for a month of local adventure.

Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas.

Let’s roll!

— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

🧠 Trivia Time

Which famous beat poet taught at Naropa University in Boulder?

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👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer and a fun park fact! 🌳

🌞 Boulder in June: Your Guide to What’s Happening

Hello, June! This month is bursting with music, art, laughter, and everything in between. Whether you’re into plein air painting or Shakespeare under the stars, here’s your cheat sheet to make the most of Boulder’s June events:

🎨 Arts in the Park at the Bandshell – All summer long, enjoy performances by Boulder Ballet, Symphony, and Opera in a gorgeous outdoor setting.

🏳️‍🌈 Boulder County Pride Month – Celebrate all month with art, music, trivia, dancing, and more — from family-friendly fun to grown-up gatherings.

🎻 Cultural Caravan’s June Festival (June 5-15) – Ten days, dozens of concerts, and a celebration of diversity through music.

🖌️ Boulder Plein Air Festival (May 31-June 6) – Watch artists at work painting Boulder’s iconic views en plein air.

🌳 Meadow Music (June 2-July 19) – Free kids’ music and nature shows at Chautauqua Green with Jeff & Paige.

🏊‍♂️ IRONMAN 70.3 (June 14) – Swim, bike, run — Boulder style — at this high-energy, scenic triathlon.

🎭 Colorado Shakespeare Festival (June 7-July 27) – Summer nights filled with timeless tales under the stars (currently indoors at Roe Green Theatre due to renovations).

🎨 Boulder Jewish Festival (June 8) – Art, food, and fun for all ages in downtown Boulder.

🎸 Bands on the Bricks (June 11-July 30) – Weekly outdoor concerts on Pearl Street. Pack a lawn chair and your best dance moves.

💃 1940s WWII Era Ball (June 14) – A night of swing dancing, vintage planes, and classic cars at the Boulder Airport.

😂 Boulder Comedy Festival (June 19-23) – Big laughs with local and national comedians outdoors at Dairy Arts Center.

🎵 Flatiron Sounds Music Festival (June 21) – Free music, local eats, and artisan vibes at Chautauqua Park.

🚴 Summer Bike to Work Day (June 26) – Ditch the car, grab the bike, and enjoy breakfast stations and giveaways all over town.

🎶 Chautauqua Summer Concert Series – Beloved acts and classic summer performances at the foot of the Flatirons.

🍅 Boulder Farmers Market – Saturdays and Wednesdays are made for local produce, flowers, and creekside picnics.

So, whether you’re chasing Shakespeare or shopping the Farmers Market, Boulder’s June is a playground of possibility. 🌸🎨🎶

🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder Buzz 🎭

Monday, June 2

🆓 Free Events

🧠 This is a Clue Trivia📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday)

🍻 Twisted Bingo📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday)

🏃‍♂️ Boulder Pub Run Club📍 Sanitas Brewing Co. | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday)

Queerness in Communities of Color 📍 Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ $10 (EBT scholarships available)

Restorative Yoga Pop-Up 📍 2595 Canyon Blvd Suite 150 | ⏰ 6:15 PM–7:15 PM | 🎟️ Donation-based

Tuesday, June 3

🆓 Free Events

🔥 Junkyard Monthly Flow Jam📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 💵 $10 suggested donation (recurring monthly, 4th Tuesday)

🛝 Junkyard Open Play📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ Various Hours | 💵 $10 kids / $5 adults (recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)

🎉 Smarty Party📍 Avanti F&B | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday)

🎧 Turntable Tuesday📍 VisionQuest Brewery | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday)

Avi Kaplan with Guthrie Brown 📍 Fox Theatre, 1135 13th Street | ⏰ 8:00 PM–11:59 PM 

🖤 A Note from the What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team

We want to acknowledge the tragic attack at the Pearl Street Mall on Sunday. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone in our community who is feeling the weight of this senseless act of violence. We stand with you and are here to support each other as Boulder heals.

If you or someone you know needs extra support right now, here are a few resources:

  • Mental Health Partners: 24/7 Crisis Line at (303) 447-1665

  • Safe2Tell Colorado: An anonymous way to report safety concerns – www.safe2tell.org or 1-877-542-7233

  • Colorado Crisis Services: Call 1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255 for immediate help

Let’s keep showing up for each other, Boulder. 💛

Trivia Answer: Allen Ginsberg — that’s right, the legendary beat poet taught at Naropa University’s Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. Just another reason Boulder’s always been a haven for the creatively curious!❤️

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