What's on in Boulder this week

Black Flag

Sep 5, 20268:00 PM

Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St

Punk legends Black Flag play the Fox Theatre in Boulder.

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Buffs Invitational: Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs New Mexico Lobos Womens Volleyball

Sep 5, 20266:00 PM

CU Events Center

Buffs Invitational: Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs New Mexico Lobos Womens Volleyball at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Design/HEALth Exhibition

Sep 5 – Sep 23, 2026All day

Fulginiti Gallery

This exhibition showcases Design/HEALth work by students from the College of Architecture and Planning at CU Denver and the Department of Environmental Design at CU Boulder. The Design/HEALth initiative at the University of Colorado aims to improve design at every scale – from the home to the biome – to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people and our planet. To accomplish this, we bring together design and health professionals situated at the intersection of these fields including doctors…

Daily

Panhellenic Council Fall 2026 Recruitment

Sep 5 – Sep 8, 2026All day

CU Boulder

Register for sorority recruitment by Sunday, Aug. 23 at 11:59 p.m. to participate in recruitment. If you're looking for a group of lifelong friends on campus, consider joining Greek life! Fraternity & Sorority Life's Panhellenic Council represents nine sorority chapters and three associate chapters, making it the largest women’s organization on campus with more than 3,000 members. When you join a Panhellenic sorority, you join a group of people who can connect you to mentors, provide spaces to b…

Daily

Cruiser guided Ebike Tour of Boulder

Sep 5 – Sep 23, 202610:30 AM

700 Dellwood avenue

Colorado eBike tours are run on a balance of entertainment and professionalism (and two fat-tire wheels). We operate daily, two hour, guided tours in Denver and Boulder. Our loops utilize bike lanes and bike paths that connect you through the historic areas and iconic sites, stopping along the way to learn interesting facts and capture some photos. These e-Bike tours are perfect for anyone looking to explore the outdoors and understand the layout of the town (to explore more later). With an E-bi…

Daily, 10:30 AM

Double Feature: The Incredible Sun & One Sky

Sep 5, 20261:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Join us for our family-friendly Double Features where we combine our favorite fulldome shows. The Incredible Sun - Every second the Sun emits million times more energy than the world consumes every year. Where does such a huge amount of power come from? Discover our star through the breathtaking timelapses. Thanks to the real images taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory and processed by advanced mathematical methods, you will experience the true nature of the Sun and find out that it is far fr…

Let's Talk @ The Rec

Sep 5, 20263:00 PM

Student Recreation Center

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers free drop-in consultations at The Rec Center Wellness Suite. Check in with a CAPS counselor for an informal consultation. Day: Wednesdays Time: 3-4 p.m. Location: Rec Center, Wellness Suite Facilitator: Laura Conner (she/her) Note: Let’s Talk does not provide crisis services and is not a substitute for mental health treatment.

Rockies vs Cardinals - Community Excursion

Sep 5, 20266:10 PM

Coors Field

Join your fellow 1st-year engineering classmates to cheer on the Rockies at Coors Field, Denver! Enjoy free entry and connect with fellow students on Saturday, September 5, at 6:10 PM. Register Here: https://cglink.me/2vs/r386521 *This event is open only to enrolled 1st-year undergraduate CEAS students

Cosmic Mashups

Sep 5, 20267:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we're beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. This engaging fulldome film was produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with APS Professor, Dr. Julie Comerford and former graduate student Dr. Becky Nevin through support from an NSF award.

I, Daniel Blake

Sep 5, 20267:30 PM

Muenzinger Auditorium

A strong rebuke of the bureaucracy of welfare, I, DANIEL BLAKE serves up an emotionally resonant story that feels forever timely. Daniel Blake is a 59-year-old widowed carpenter who must rely on welfare after a recent heart attack leaves him unable to work. Despite his doctor's diagnosis, British authorities deny Blake's benefits and tell him to return to his job. As Daniel navigates his way through an agonizing appeal process, he begins to develop a strong bond with a destitute, single mother w…

Liquid Sky Kid Cudi Man on the Moon

Sep 5, 20268:30 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Cudder is back! Guided by Kid Cudi’s genre-bending debut studio album, our dome wizards will take you on a psychedelic journey through the cosmos. Explore the depths of your mind as we bend the laws of space and time in our 8k dome and full surround sound. This is the story of the Man on the Moon.

Underland

Sep 5, 20265:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 2-6 Oscar-nominee Sandra Hüller narrates this cinematic adaptation of Robert Macfarlane’s bestselling book, UNDERLAND. The documentary voyages into worlds rarely glimpsed by human eyes to explore the world beneath our feet. One not of fear and darkness, but rather of knowledge and wonder that can be found nowhere else. Beginning in the shallow soils beneath an old ash tree, we travel alongside several ‘astronauts of the underworld’ into ancient sacred caves, flooded storm drains, melting gl…

The Upstart Crow presents Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare | Aug. 27 - Sept. 6

Sep 5, 20267:00 PM

Carsen Theater

Beatrice: “I wonder that you will still be talking, Signior Benedick. Nobody marks you.” Benedick: “What, my dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living?” – Act I, Scene I, Much Ado About Nothing The Upstart Crow Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing, a play that feels less like a 400-year-old classic and more like a messy lovers’ quarrel you keep pretending not to watch as it gets louder. Not judging. Remember those two friends who are constantly roasting each other, but everyone knows they’re secr…

The Marching Band

Sep 5, 20267:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 2-6 A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother’s exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. An equally hilarious and affecting crowdpleaser that premiered at Cannes and became a French box office sensation starring Benjamin Lavernhe (My Donkey, My Lover & I) and Pierre Lottin (The Stranger). (Emmanuel Coucol, 2025, Fran…

BLDG 61: CNC Appointments and CNC Office Hours

Sep 5, 202610:00 AM

BLDG 61 Woodshop · Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm Location: BLDG 61 Woodshop Locations: Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61 How to Use the CNC Machine at BLDG 61: CNC Class: If you're new to CNC machines or haven't used ours yet, sign up for our CNC Class! You'll learn how to set up your material, safely run tour project, and the basics of the software we use: Vectric VCarve Pro (for creating your design and setting up the toolpaths) ShopBot 3 (the program that controls the machine) No experience…

Storytime

Sep 5, 202610:15 AM

Children's Story Space · Main Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Location: Children's Story Space Locations: Main Library Young children and their caregivers will connect, learn, and play together with a library storyteller. We'll read books and share songs and activities – and hope you will continue the fun at home!

Storytime

Sep 5, 202610:15 AM

Community Room (2nd Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Location: Community Room (2nd Floor) Locations: NoBo Library Enjoy books, songs and more at NoBo's storytime for all ages.

Storytime

Sep 5, 202610:15 AM

Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 · Gunbarrel Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Various Storytellers Location: Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 Locations: Gunbarrel Library Enjoy books, songs, activities and more at the Gunbarrel Library's storytime for all ages.

Storytime at Reynolds

Sep 5, 202610:15 AM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Enjoy books, songs and more at Reynolds Library's storytime for all ages. Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation. Your financial support funds library programs such as Summer of Discovery, BoulderReads, the Teen Space, BLDG 61 and many more.

In-Person Conversations in English Group - Beginner

Sep 5, 202610:30 AM

Arapahoe Room · Main Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Arapahoe Room Locations: Main Library Boulder Public Library District offers FREE Conversations in English (CIE) groups for adult English language learners to practice their speaking and listening skills in a friendly and informal environment. This program is for individuals 18+ who live, work, or are visiting in Boulder County, Colorado. This session is open to all levels of English and will have up to 3 small groups to join and pract…

Family Saturdays: La Camera Presents Boulder Phil

Sep 5, 202611:00 AM

Canyon Theater · Main Library, Theater

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Canyon Theater Locations: Main Library, Theater Explore the different instruments of the Orchestra and the stories they tell us. We will talk about characters, ideas and exciting adventures in music. Meet the string family, the percussion instruments and instruments in the brass family for a grand afternoon in music and storytelling. A petting zoo of instruments will be available after the program. The La Camera Concert Series is made…

BLDG 61: Open Studio & Tool Appointments

Sep 5, 202612:00 PM

BLDG 61 Classroom · Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: BLDG 61 Classroom Locations: Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61 Visit during Open Studio hours to see the makerspace in action, learn about equipment, or get hands-on with a project of your own. Staff is available for guidance with tools and materials. All experience levels and ages are welcome. The BLDG 61 Makerspace is equipped with a broad selection of tools and materials to facilitate both creative and industrial projects and staffed…

Boardgame Meetup

Sep 5, 202612:30 PM

Arapahoe Room · Main Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Arapahoe Room Locations: Main Library Come play games in the Arapahoe room. Introduce yourself, pick a game, and start playing! This is casual board gaming event. We play all types of games, from social/party games to deep strategy games and everything in between. Bring your favorite games to share or enjoy games that others have brought. We'll have multiple games going at different tables during the event. For more information, check o…

BLDG 61: Woodshop Tool Appointments

Sep 5, 20261:00 PM

BLDG 61 Woodshop · Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: BLDG 61 Woodshop Locations: Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61 The BLDG 61 woodshop is available by appointment only . No walk-ins can be accepted, so book ahead! Make a Tool Appointment Sessions are LETTER -CODED based on the level of supervision a specific tool requires. Tools in the ‘A' category require the least staff guidance. Tools in the ‘B' category require some guidance. And tools in the ‘C' category require the…

Flexagons - The Ultimate Fidget Toy!

Sep 5, 20262:00 PM

Boulder Creek Room · Main Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Boulder Creek Room Locations: Main Library Explore the fascinating world of flexagons in this hands-on STEAM program for kids ages 7–12! Using colorful paper, participants will fold and decorate their own flexagons, then explore the surprising patterns, shapes, and hidden sides revealed with every twist and turn. Perfect for kids who love fidget toys, these mesmerizing paper creations are as fun to play with as they are to make! Children…

Dark Skies and Bird Migration

Sep 5, 20262:00 PM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Most birds in North America migrate at night, and light pollution is a big problem for their navigation. Richard OBrien, the founder of "Lights Out Colorado" (to help migrating birds by limiting light pollution) will discuss the problem and the solutions. We can work together to make changes in our community to help birds now! While you're here, be sure to check out the related art exhibi…

2026 Boulder Belly Dance Recital

Sep 5, 20262:30 PM

Canyon Theater · Main Library, Theater

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 2:30pm - 3:45pm Location: Canyon Theater Locations: Main Library, Theater Why is this dance form so popular all around the world? Is it the beautiful movements and costuming or the strong communal bonds and body positivity it promotes? Come find out for yourself with the Boulder-based Nawaar Dance Company with special guest dancers and instructors from throughout the front range. Learn More Here This event is organized by a community partner and hosted by the Bou…

Art of Mastery Documentary Screening

Sep 5, 20266:00 PM

Canyon Theater · Main Library, Theater

Date: Saturday, Sep 5 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Canyon Theater Locations: Main Library, Theater Join us for a special screening of "Art of Mastery", an inspiring feature documentary that journeys across more than 100 countries to explore the lives of master craftspeople, artists, musicians, and cultural traditions. Born from over a decade of world travel and produced by the nonprofit Art of Mastery, the film celebrates the wisdom, beauty, and shared humanity that connect us across cul…

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Soccer vs. Utah State Aggies Womens Soccer

Sep 6, 202612:00 PM

Prentup Field

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Soccer vs. Utah State Aggies Womens Soccer at Prentup Field, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Buffs Invitational: Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs Northern Colorado Bears Womens Volleyball

Sep 6, 20263:00 PM

CU Events Center

Buffs Invitational: Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs Northern Colorado Bears Womens Volleyball at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Double Feature: Dream to Fly & CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story

Sep 6, 20261:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Join us for our Double Features where we combine our favorite fulldome shows. Dream to Fly - Have you ever dreamt you were flying? Have you ever thought how wonderful would it be to fly free as a bird? Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci, Montgolfier brothers, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure with powerful images and music, an immense and challenging dream, for which mankind has strived since the beginning of history. Dream to Fly describes the most…

Taste of Cherry

Sep 6, 20262:00 PM

Muenzinger Auditorium

Abbas Kiarostami provides another powerful mediation on life. A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii, is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of his plan.…

September Cinema Club: Underland (Following 4:30 PM Screening of Underland)

Sep 6, 20266:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Immediately following the screening, join us in the MacMillan Family Lobby for a discussion facilitated by the Dairy Arts Center staff and programming committee. Pizza & soda provided! Film Ticket is NOT included in this reservation – please make sure to purchase your ticket separately! You can purchase tickets for Underland here! Not a member yet? Join Now! or contact us at memberships@thedairy.org for more information.

Mindfulness Storytime

Sep 6, 20261:00 PM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Sunday, Sep 6 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Presenter: Wynell Webster Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library Enjoy books, move your body, and practice mindfulness in a playful, relaxing environment. Please wear comfortable clothes. Yoga mats provided. All ages and abilities welcome. Take time for yourself ! Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation . Your financial support provides funding for library pr…

Pokemon Club

Sep 6, 20261:00 PM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Sunday, Sep 6 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Do Pokemon-themed crafts and activities, learn to play the card game, and show off your Pokemon collection! Pokemon Club meets the 1st Sunday of the month. All levels of Pokemon Trainer are welcome! For more information, please email fowlers@boulderlibrary.org or balln@boulderlibrary.org Want to volunteer to help at this event? Sign up to volunteer here

Watercolor Meetup

Sep 6, 20261:00 PM

Community Room (2nd Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Sunday, Sep 6 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Community Room (2nd Floor) Locations: NoBo Library Meet new friends, express yourself artistically, and play with watercolors in a casual setting! Whether you are completely new to watercolors or a seasoned artist, everyone will have something to take away by learning from each other. Some watercolor supplies will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own.

Go Club for Kids and Teens

Sep 6, 20261:30 PM

Children's Story Space · Main Library

Date: Sunday, Sep 6 2026 Time: 1:30pm - 4:45pm Location: Children's Story Space Locations: Main Library Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game known as Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are so simple they can be taught in a few minutes--but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets made of cardboard are available for free. Meets every Sunday. Ages 5 and up.

Film Social: The Mitchells vs.The Machines

Sep 6, 20262:00 PM

Canyon Theater · Main Library, Theater

Date: Sunday, Sep 6 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Canyon Theater Locations: Main Library, Theater Watch The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) in the Canyon Theater. Arrive early at 1 p.m. for a themed activity. Rated PG. 1hr 54min. Boulder Public Library District Presents... (BPLD Presents) is a series of cultural, civic and creative happenings that focus on learning about, and building, the community that our library serves. Explore the calendar of events for the Canyon Theater and art e…

Rubik's Cube Social for Tweens!

Sep 6, 20263:30 PM

Mt. Sanitas Room · Main Library

Date: Sunday, Sep 6 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Mt. Sanitas Room Locations: Main Library This is an open event for Tweens where participants have a chance to play with Rubik's cubes and Fruit cube puzzles while socializing with friends. Bring your own Rubik's Cube if you have one. We will provide a variety of Rubik's cubes for you to play and a short video of the invention of Rubik's cube will be screened. Enjoy time together with friends. Light snacks will be available for the players.…

Cafecito y Chisme

Sep 7, 202610:30 AM

Center for Community

Kick off your day with The Latiné Student Alliance and The Center for Cultural Connections & Community with Cafecito y Chsime! It's the perfect way to connect with other students in the Latiné community, grab a bite on the go, or hang out before heading to class. Whether you’re looking to catch up with friends or just grab a quick breakfast, you’re welcome here. We'll bring the Cafecito you bring the Chisme y comunidad. ¡Te esperamos! All students are welcome.

Colorado Chautauqua History Tour

Sep 7, 202610:00 AM

Academic Hall

History Tours take place on Mondays from April 6 to October 26, excluding August 17. Tours will also take place on Select Thursdays from July 16 through September 3 Join us for a walking tour of the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. This quarter-mile stroll covers the central public buildings and cottages, including the iconic Chautauqua Auditorium, Missions House Lodge, Rest Cottage, Community House, and Galey Cottage. Participants will meet in the Academic Hall Lobby. This is a f…

Labor Day holiday - All locations closed

Sep 7, 202612:00 AM

All Locations

Date: Monday, Sep 7 2026 Time: All Day Event Location: Locations: All Locations

Closed cancelled Storytime at Meadows

Sep 7, 202610:15 AM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Monday, Sep 7 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Braedan O'neil Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library We will share books, sing songs, and foster early literacy skills.

Citizenship Class - CANCELED

Sep 7, 20265:30 PM

Arapahoe Room · Main Library

Date: Monday, Sep 7 2026 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Arapahoe Room Locations: Main Library BoulderReads offers a class that helps prepare those in the process of becoming U.S. citizens. This class includes: Review of the USCIS forms Study the 100 question test Practice the questions for the interview This program is for Boulder County adult (18+ years old) residents, workers, and visitors. All nationalities and languages are welcome! Classes are every Monday 5:30-6:50pm at the Main Library i…

Donuts with the Dean: JSCBB Building

Sep 8, 20269:30 AM

Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building

Join us for a CU Engineering tradition! On your way to class, grab a donut and meet college leadership. Gluten-free snack options also available.

Let's Talk @ The Center

Sep 8, 20261:00 PM

Center for Community

The Center is hosting CAPS’ Let’s Talk with a focus for BIPOC students on Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. and trans and gender diverse students on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. Check in with a CAPS counselor for an informal consultation. Day: Tuesdays Time: 1-2 p.m. Location: The Center, C4C N320 Facilitators: Lucien Hawk (they/them) Specific focus: Trans and gender diverse students Day: Wednesdays Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: The Center, C4C N320 Facilitator: Ynigo Velayo (he/him) Specific focus: BIPOC students…

Pollinator Bed Planting at Table Mesa Community Garden

Sep 8, 20264:30 PM

Table Mesa Community Garden

Join us at our Table Mesa Community Garden to densely plant our pollinator mound with perennial late season flowers. This garden serves a wide variety of pollinators with season-long blooms, join us to help keep it thriving. CU in the Garden!

Foodie Tuesday - Field Day

Sep 8, 20265:00 PM

William Village Field

Join us for ice cream bars, field games, and activities! The first 50 students will get a succulent plant! Foodie Tuesdays is a recurring weekly event organized by EC that provides food and opportunities for 1st year engineering students to connect with their peers, staff, and campus departments!

Student Life Black Unity Week Kickoff

Sep 8, 20265:00 PM

Student Recreation Center

Black Unity Week Kickoff Dinner is where it all begins. Join the Center and our Black student organizations for an evening of food, connection, and community as we launch Black Unity Week—CU Boulder’s welcome tradition for Black students. This dinner sets the tone for a week full of culture, celebration, and community-building events, all leading up to the Black Diaspora Tailgate at the first home football game. Come start the week strong and stay for the vibes all week long. All students are we…

Billiards Tournament

Sep 8, 20267:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Rack ’em up and show off your skills in our 8-ball and 9-ball tournament! 🎱 Free to enter 🕕 Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk 🏆 Prizes for top finishers

Musical Vanguards at the Dairy presents an Evening with Seth Walker

Sep 8, 20267:00 PM

Dairy Center for the Arts

Seth Walker is a revered modern Americana artist; a three-dimensional talent combining a gift for melody and lyric alongside a rich, Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice with a true blue knack for getting around on the guitar. Currently residing in Asheville after stints living in Nashville, New Orleans, and Austin, he’s used those experiences wisely, soaking up the sounds and absorbing the musical lineage of these varied places. With a bluesman’s respect for roots and tradition, coupled wi…

Our Demand: Indigenous land back in Argentina film followed by conversation with director Daniela Seggiaro

Sep 8, 20265:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Our Demand (Senda India 2024), by Argentine director Daniela Seggiaro, tells the story of the Wichí people’s struggle for land rights against the state and the usurpation of their territory by a private company. Poetic, humorous, and inspiring, the film weaves together contemporary storytelling with a selection of more than 30 hours of footage filmed by members of the community themselves, who documented their collective resistance to land dispossession and their fight to protect the forest. Urg…

Rewilding Hike

Sep 8, 20269:00 AM

Academic Hall

Join us for a peaceful, guided hike led by Rose Gay. This hike is designed to awaken your senses, ground you in the present, and inspire gratitude for the beauty of the forest. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and hiking shoes. 2 Mile Loop with 500 Feet of Elevation. Duration: 90 Minutes Participants will meet in the Academic Hall Lobby. This is a free event, but registration is required. Click “Get Tickets” to register.

English 5 Class

Sep 8, 202610:00 AM

Arapahoe Room · Main Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: Arapahoe Room Locations: Main Library English 5 is a project-based composition class where advanced learners will focus on improving their reading and writing while improving their oral language skills and understanding of social and cultural topics. This program requires registration in advance. | Para participar en este programa es necesario inscribirse anteriormente. More information can be found on our website. | Encontrarás…

Baby Time

Sep 8, 202610:15 AM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Alyssa Finer Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library We will share books, lap rhymes, and early literacy tips for interacting with your baby. For children 0-15 months and their caregivers.

Bilingual Storytime en español/English*

Sep 8, 202610:15 AM

Children's Story Space · Main Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Rosina Revello de Garcia Location: Children's Story Space Locations: Main Library Enjoy books, songs, games and more with a Spanish-speaking storyteller! *May be presented by staff who are not fluent in Spanish while our bilingual staff member is away. ¡Disfruta de libros, canciones, juegos y más con un narrador nativo de habla hispana! *Nuestro miembro del personal bilingüe habitual está ausente temporalmente.

Storytime at Reynolds

Sep 8, 202610:15 AM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Enjoy books, songs and more at Reynolds Library's storytime for all ages. Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation. Your financial support funds library programs such as Summer of Discovery, BoulderReads, the Teen Space, BLDG 61 and many more.

Toddler Time

Sep 8, 202611:15 AM

Mt. Sanitas Room · Main Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm Presenter: Melanie Borski-Howard Location: Mt. Sanitas Room Locations: Main Library Toddlers (24-36 months) and caregivers explore language and books in a fun and intimate setting. Programs include rhymes, songs, and books as well as additional time for free play, socializing, and informal discussion of early childhood development. Space is limited. Please arrive early to pick up your token to participate.

Creatively Aging: Found Poetry and Collage

Sep 8, 20261:00 PM

Community Room (2nd Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: Community Room (2nd Floor) Locations: NoBo Library This class is intended for adults ages 60+. You don't have to be Emily Dickenson to write intriguing poetry. Try a fun process where we "find" words and phrases and put them together in seemingly random ways, resulting in poems that we will then embellish with acrylic markers and collage. You do not need any writing or art experience to enjoy this expressive class! Led by Abby and Cindy o…

Discover Your Next Great Read on Social Media

Sep 8, 20261:00 PM

Online ·

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online Join the library every Tuesday on Instagram and Facebook to discover great books! Look out for our post, tell us one to three books you enjoyed reading in the comments, and we'll suggest something new to read between 1-3 p.m.

BLDG 61: Open Studio & Tool Appointments

Sep 8, 20261:00 PM

BLDG 61 Classroom · Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm Presenter: BLDG 61 Location: BLDG 61 Classroom Locations: Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61 Visit during Open Studio hours to see the makerspace in action, learn about equipment, or get hands-on with a project of your own. Staff is available for guidance with tools and materials. All experience levels and ages are welcome. The BLDG 61 Makerspace is equipped with a broad selection of tools and materials to facilitate both creative and industrial proj…

Diversity Book Club

Sep 8, 20262:00 PM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Read books by diverse authors and discuss them over tea and coffee. Diversity Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month. September's selection is Water Moon by Samantha Sotto . For a list of past selections click here . Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation . Your financial support provides funding for library…

Hard Times: Writing Workshop

Sep 8, 20263:00 PM

Boulder Creek Room · Main Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Presenter: Lighthouse Writers Workshop Location: Boulder Creek Room Locations: Main Library Heal through writing and storytelling. Get instructor guidance, prompts, feedback and a supportive community in-person twice per month. This ongoing program offers a creative outlet for people facing addiction and recovery, poverty, homelessness, loss, and other life challenges. No experience needed. Workshops are led by local writers and instructors Sarah E…

Pages and Paws

Sep 8, 20263:45 PM

Meeting Room (1st Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm Location: Meeting Room (1st Floor) Locations: NoBo Library Read with a licensed therapy dog. Practice reading skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. One 15-minute timeslot per child. A staff member will email you with your child's assigned start time prior to the session. Please email Kayley with questions at dorsak@boulderlibrary.org . Takes place on the first and second Monday of the month.

Craft Storytime

Sep 8, 20264:00 PM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Presenter: Wynell Webster Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library Great afternoon opportunity for story time! We will share books, sing songs, and play while fostering early literacy skills. Every week we end with a craft! TEDDY BEAR DAY!

Cuentacuentos bilingüe en español e inglés / Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English

Sep 8, 20264:30 PM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library ¡Acompáñenos para la hora de cuentos para todas las edades! Cada semana leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones y haremos actividades divertidas tanto en inglés como en español. Join us for all-ages storytime! Each week, we'll read books, sing songs, and do fun activites in Spanish and English.

Anime Club: The Apothecary Diaries

Sep 8, 20264:30 PM

Teen Space · Main Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Teen Space Locations: Main Library We'll watch The Apothecary Diaries together while enjoying bowls of ramen. Sharpen your anime literacy with a friendly round of Anime Bingo to win prizes, like popular Japanese candy. Invite your friends or enjoy making new ones. Open to anime die-hards, anime newbies, and everyone in between who is curious to experience Anime Club. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Boulder Public Lib…

Peaks to Prairie: A Holistic Regenerative Approach

Sep 8, 20265:00 PM

Canyon Theater · Main Library, Theater

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Canyon Theater Locations: Main Library, Theater Join us for a film and discussion about Regenerating Soil with Mushrooms. A screening of the award-winning PBS documentary Peaks to Prairie: A Holistic Regenerative Approach will be followed with a Q&A with the filmmaker, lead researcher, partnering grassland steward, and Open Space and Mountain Parks Agricultural Staff. This short film follows an innovative restoration effort that uses wood…

In-Person Conversations in English Group - Advanced

Sep 8, 20265:30 PM

Arapahoe Room · Main Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm Location: Arapahoe Room Locations: Main Library Boulder Public Library District offers FREE Conversations in English (CIE) groups for adult English language learners to practice their speaking and listening skills in a friendly and informal environment. This program is for individuals 18+ who live, work, or are visiting in Boulder County, Colorado. This session will have more advanced level topics to discuss. All levels are welcome, but advanced sp…

Clase de preparación para el examen de equivalencia de HighSchool (HSE) en español

Sep 8, 20266:00 PM

Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: ¡Ven y prepárate para obtener certificado de High School en español de forma gratuita! Cuenta con el apoyo de un instructor experimentado y con clases en grupos pequeños. La biblioteca te ofrece todos los materiales de estudio necesarios sin costo alguno. Para obtener el diploma de equivalencia de escuela secundaria, debes aprobar los 5 exámenes de HiSET: Lectura, Escritura, Estudios Sociales, Matem&aacut…

English 1 Class

Sep 8, 20266:00 PM

Meeting Room (1st Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Meeting Room (1st Floor) Locations: NoBo Library English 1 is for beginning learners who are new to English. English 1 está dirigida a estudiantes que se inician en el aprendizaje del inglés. This program requires registration in advance. | Para participar en este programa es necesario inscribirse anteriormente. More information can be found on our website. | Encontrarás más información en nuestra p&aacu…

High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Preparation Class in English

Sep 8, 20266:00 PM

NoBo Library

Date: Tuesday, Sep 8 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Locations: NoBo Library Finish your high school diploma with the support of an experienced instructor in a small group setting! The library offers preparation classes and provides all learning materials needed at no cost . To earn a high school equivalency diploma, you must pass all 5 tests: Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math and Science. This class prepares you for the Language Arts: Reading & Writing subject test. There will be 11 s…

IN PERSON – BOULDER OFFICE - Executive Functioning Workshop Series - Session 1 - Impulse Control

Sep 8, 202610:00 AM

Boulder County

Build the Skills That Power Success at Work and in Life Executive functioning skills help you plan, organize, focus, and follow through on your goals. These free, interactive workshops are designed to help you strengthen practical strategies for success in your job search, workplace, and beyond. Executive Functioning Workshop Series – This three-part workshop series explores key executive functioning skills that support success in work, school, and daily life. Participants will learn practical s…

Molchat Doma

Sep 9, 20268:00 PM

Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St

Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma performs at the Boulder Theater.

Tickets

Rise and Ride Wednesdays

Sep 9 – Sep 23, 20267:20 AM

Meet at Highway 36 & McCaslin/Louisville/Northbound PnR

Transportation Services, the CU Bike Program and Community Cycles are co-hosting group bike commutes along the Highway 36 bike path to locations in Boulder, including CU's campus. Additional rides on the Hwy 119 Diagonal bike path will kick off once open. The goal is to harness the momentum of bike to work day and offer a supportive way for new and experienced riders to commute together. Full details can be found on Community Cycle's Commuter Hub

Every Wednesday

Graduate Peer Mentoring Program - Meet & Greet

Sep 9, 20268:30 AM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Please join us for our Graduate Peer Mentoring Program Meet & Greet on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026! This event will serve as a kickoff to the mentoring program and we encourage you and your mentee(s) to attend and connect with each other over coffee during the event which will take place at the UMC South Terrace Tent. This is an open-house style event, so come anytime between 8:30 - 10 a.m. but please coordinate with your mentor/mentee(s) to arrange a meeting time. Each person attending must submit…

Boase Hydrologic Sciences and Water Resources Engineering Seminar Series

Sep 9, 202611:15 AM

Engineering Center

Speaker: Rajagopalan Balaji Title: TBA

International Faculty Lunch

Sep 9, 202612:30 PM

Regent Administrative Center

Co-hosted by Faculty Affairs and ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services), these lunches are designed to foster connection, collaboration, and community. Event details: Sep. 912:30 - 1:30 p.m.Regent 302 Please RSVP by Sep 2. If you require accommodations, including ASL interpretation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADACoordinator@Colorado.EDU or Ph. 303-492-9725. Two weeks advance notice of need for accommodations is requested. This social hour aims to celebrate the lived and ind…

Japanese Conversation Table (Upper-level)

Sep 9, 20265:00 PM

Hellems Arts and Sciences

こんにちは Kon’nichiwa! Join us to practice your listening and speaking skills at the Japanese conversation table, hosted by ALTEC and the Asian Languages and Civilization Department! We will meet at 5 - 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month in Hellems N270 in the fall 2026 semester. Contact: kiyomi.kawakami@colorado.edu

Sustainability on Tap with Gregory Crichlow and Kevin Krizek!

Sep 9, 20266:00 PM

Upslope Brewing Company (East Boulder)

Hosted by the Sustainability Research Initiative (SRI), Sustainability on Tap is a monthly conversation series that brings sustainability research out of the classroom and into the community. Held this month at Upslope Brewing Company (East Boulder), the event creates a relaxed, welcoming space for dialogue, curiosity, and connection with the broader Boulder community. Rather than a traditional academic lecture, this series is designed to feel like a conversation: thought provoking, accessible,…

Dead Souls

Sep 9, 20267:30 PM

Muenzinger Auditorium

Legendary filmmaker Alex Cox (REPO MAN, WALKER, SID & NANCY) embarks on his final film with a quirky and wholly unique take on the Western. In 1890 - the year of the U.S. census - chaos erupts when a man named Strindler arrives in a town in Arizona and requests money for providing the names of dead Mexican laborers. Alex Cox himself will be at this screening to offer an introduction and host a Q&A after the film! Review from the National Review: While commentators debate the fidelity of Christop…

Drop-In Writing Sessions

Sep 9, 202612:00 PM

Dairy Arts Center

Drop-In Writing Sessions at Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, Colorado.

Just Sing

Sep 9, 20264:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 9-13 JUST SING follows a pivotal season with the SoCal VoCals, one of the country’s top collegiate a cappella groups, as they pursue a record-setting sixth ICCA title. With graduation looming and expectations high, the ensemble faces the pressure of competition alongside the uncertainty of what comes next. Directors Angelique Molina and Abraham Troen take an intimate approach, capturing rehearsals, rivalries, and the personal histories that shape each performer’s voice. From campus practice…

Meander Books Workshop

Sep 9, 20265:00 PM

McMahon Gallery

In this hands-on workshop with Bohemia Boulder, participants will create a magical “meander book” by painting paper, then folding and cutting it into a unique sculptural book form. Once assembled, the book can be transformed with words, drawings, collage, photographs, keepsakes, and personal imagery, then finished with handmade covers and special fasteners. Inspired by the themes of Off the Page: Language as Material, this workshop inviting participants to experiment with storytelling, memory-ke…

Late Fame + Talkback

Sep 9, 20267:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 9-16 The great Willem Dafoe lends his delicate gravitas to the role of Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet who works in the post office. After an eager and flattering young admirer (Edmund Donovan) appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of twentysomething admirers who anoint him as a rediscovered genius. Intoxicated by the attention—and by the alluring presence of Gloria, the group’s “tragic heroine” (a sinuous, Kurt Weill–crooning Greta Lee)—Saxberger gradually r…

Yoga For All

Sep 9, 20268:00 AM

Academic Hall

Yoga takes place every Wednesday from May 13 to October 28, except August 19 and September 2 Start your day with a relaxing practice suitable for all ages and fitness levels in the beautiful Enchanted Mesa Garden. Led by Shanti Medina, this nurturing yoga class will help you reconnect with nature and your own body and mind. Yoga mats are available at the lodging office for complimentary use. Participants will meet in the Academic Hall Lobby.

Silent Film: The General (1926)

Sep 9, 20267:00 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 PM Show time: 7:00 PM Silent Film Series 2026 | Series Four Pack Available! Featuring live music accompaniment by Rodney Sauer on piano. A 100-year tradition, the beloved Chautauqua Silent Film Series continues with The General (1926). The General is a silent comedy-adventure starring Buster Keaton as a determined railroad engineer whose beloved locomotive is stolen during the American Civil War. When Union spies capture both his train and the woman he loves, he embarks on a dari…

Breakfast Club

Sep 9, 20269:00 AM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 9:00am - 9:30am Presenter: Kaley Solt Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library Middle School students! Start your Wednesday mornings at the library. Meet friends, eat snacks, and enjoy quick activities before school. No Breakfast Club when school is not in session.

Baby Time

Sep 9, 202610:15 AM

Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 · Gunbarrel Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Arielle Location: Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 Locations: Gunbarrel Library We will share books, lap rhymes, and early literacy tips for interacting with your baby. For children 0-15 months and their caregivers. Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation . Your financial support provides funding for library programs, services and facilities…

STEAM Storytime

Sep 9, 202610:15 AM

Meadows Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Yvonne Hayes Location: Locations: Meadows Library We will share books, sing songs, and explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts and activities simplified for little minds.

Storytime

Sep 9, 202610:15 AM

Children's Story Space · Main Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Presenter: Alice Eccles Location: Children's Story Space Locations: Main Library Young children and their caregivers will connect, learn, and play together with a library storyteller. We'll read books and share songs and activities – and hope you will continue the fun at home!

Storytime at Reynolds

Sep 9, 202610:15 AM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 10:15am - 10:45am Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Enjoy books, songs and more at Reynolds Library's storytime for all ages. Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation. Your financial support funds library programs such as Summer of Discovery, BoulderReads, the Teen Space, BLDG 61 and many more.

Baby Time

Sep 9, 202611:15 AM

Community Room (2nd Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 11:15am - 11:45am Location: Community Room (2nd Floor) Locations: NoBo Library Join us for Baby Time at NoBo Library! We will read, sing, and play together to develop early literacy skills and provide connection opportunities for caregivers. Boulder Public Library would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation . Your financial support provides funding for library programs, services and facilities that help the people of…

Baby Time

Sep 9, 202611:15 AM

Mt. Sanitas Room · Main Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm Presenter: Krissy Jensen or Kelly Detzel Hess Location: Mt. Sanitas Room Locations: Main Library We will share books, lap rhymes, and early literacy tips for interacting with your baby, and then there will be playtime and social time for those who'd like to stay a little longer. For children 0-15 months and their caregivers.

Midday Music Meditation

Sep 9, 202612:00 PM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Presenter: Victor Mestas, Dexter Payne, James Hoskins, and Michael Stanwood Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library Relax and unwind while listening to beautiful, improvised music at Meadows Library. Dexter Payne, James Hoskins, Michael Stanwood and Victor Mestas offer a musical soundscape created by instruments from around the world. Second Wednesday of each month. Want to volunteer to help at this event? Sign up to volunteer…

BLDG 61: Open Studio & Tool Appointments

Sep 9, 20261:00 PM

BLDG 61 Classroom · Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm Presenter: BLDG 61 Location: BLDG 61 Classroom Locations: Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61 Visit during Open Studio hours to see the makerspace in action, learn about equipment, or get hands-on with a project of your own. Staff is available for guidance with tools and materials. All experience levels and ages are welcome. The BLDG 61 Makerspace is equipped with a broad selection of tools and materials to facilitate both creative and industrial pr…

Boulder Community Knitting

Sep 9, 20263:00 PM

Meadows Meeting Room · Meadows Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: Meadows Meeting Room Locations: Meadows Library We are a group of happy knitters dedicated to helping Boulder County's children in need. We work with local charities - primarily Clinica, EFAA and Sister Carmen Center. We meet once a month and share a free pattern. You supply the yarn and needles. You can check bouldercommunityknitting.com for updated information on meetings and projects. We are always eager to have new members; come and…

Preschool Storytime

Sep 9, 20263:30 PM

Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 · Gunbarrel Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:00pm Presenter: Various Storytellers Location: Gunbarrel Library, 6500 Lookout Rd. Boulder, CO 80301 Locations: Gunbarrel Library Preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, activities, and more.

Pages and Paws

Sep 9, 20263:45 PM

Meadows Study Rm #3 · Meadows Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm Presenter: Wynell Webster Location: Meadows Study Rm #3 Locations: Meadows Library Read with a licensed therapy dog. Practice reading skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. For ages 5-12. Registration required. One 15-minute timeslot per child. A staff member will email you with your child's assigned start time prior to the session. For questions, please email Wynell Webster at websterw@boulderlibrary.org . PLEASE NOTE: This program is des…

Sew Focused

Sep 9, 20264:00 PM

STUDIO 24 Classroom · NoBo Library, Makerspace STUDIO 24

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm Presenter: Allison Sheldon Location: STUDIO 24 Classroom Locations: NoBo Library, Makerspace STUDIO 24 Sew Focused is a Drop-in time to use the sewing machines and get sewing help at Studio 24. Other Makerspace disciplines will not be available during this time but community members of all ages are welcome to come sew!

Bilingual Storytime at NoBo/ Hora de cuentos bilingüe en NoBo

Sep 9, 20264:30 PM

Community Room (2nd Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm Presenter: Marycruz Flores Location: Community Room (2nd Floor) Locations: NoBo Library Enjoy books, songs, games and more with a Spanish-speaking storyteller! ¡ Disfruta de libros, canciones, juegos y más con un narrador que es hablante nativo de español!

Library Teen Advisory Board (LTAB) at Reynolds

Sep 9, 20264:30 PM

Reynolds Meeting Room · Reynolds Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Reynolds Meeting Room Locations: Reynolds Library Embrace your strengths, build leadership skills, and develop confidence through teamwork, collaboration, and meaningful connections with your community in the Library Teen Advisory Board. Earn volunteer credit, eat free snacks, and meet new friends. All abilities welcome. Each library location's meeting will explore a shared theme through its own unique activity. In honor of creativity t…

LTAB @ Gunbarrel

Sep 9, 20264:30 PM

Gunbarrel Meeting Room · Gunbarrel Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Presenter: Amy Hall Location: Gunbarrel Meeting Room Locations: Gunbarrel Library Embrace your strengths, build leadership skills, and develop confidence through teamwork, collaboration, and meaningful connections with your community in the Library Teen Advisory Board (LTAB). Earn volunteer credit, eat free snacks, and meet new friends. Each library locations' meeting will explore a shared theme through its own unique activity. All abilities welc…

English 2 Class

Sep 9, 20265:00 PM

BoulderReads Classroom · NoBo Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: BoulderReads Classroom Locations: NoBo Library English 2 is for learners with a basic understanding of English. This program requires registration in advance. | Para participar en este programa es necesario inscribirse anteriormente. More information can be found on our website. | Encontrarás más información en nuestra página web. https://boulderlibrary.org/boulderreads/language-learning/ Questions? Contact B…

BoulderReads New Tutor Orientation

Sep 9, 20265:30 PM

Meeting Room (1st Floor) · NoBo Library

Date: Wednesday, Sep 9 2026 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Presenter: Karen Bowen Location: Meeting Room (1st Floor) Locations: NoBo Library Come and learn about the role of a BoulderReads Tutor! We'll talk about program resources, tutor training, responsibilities, and the incredible impact that tutoring has in the lives of our tutoring pairs. Orientation is the first step to becoming a tutor. We will meet in the first floor meeting room at the NoBo library. Ready to attend Tutor Orientation? Sign up her…

Donuts with the Dean: Aerospace Building

Sep 10, 20269:30 AM

Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building

Kick off the semester with a CU Engineering tradition! Stop by and enjoy a sweet treat with Dean Keith Molenaar. Gluten-free options will be available.

Marcia O'Malley: Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Seminar Series

Sep 10, 202612:30 PM

Ofelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building

Title Neuromodulation and Robotics for Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Movement Assistance Abstract Neurological injuries including stroke and spinal cord injury result in long-term disability, yet intensive and engaging rehabilitation can restore motor coordination and independence for many individuals. In particular, robotic rehabilitation has received significant attention for upper-limb therapy due to its ability to provide high-intensity repetitive movement therapy. For others who cannot rega…

Mobile Food Pantry

Sep 10, 20262:00 PM

Kittredge Central

The Mobile Food Pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff, and community members of Boulder and Broomfield counties. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food (weight can vary). Be sure to bring your own reusuable bags or boxes! Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Parking is available in Lot 308 on campus. Please find the parking attendant in the lot for validation information. View driving directions for parking in lot 3…

New York Buffs at the Ballpark

Sep 10, 20265:00 PM

Yankee Stadium

Join Forever Buffs at Yankee Stadium for a New York Yankees vs. Colorado Rockies game. We are offering exclusive 40% off discounted tickets just for our CU Boulder alumni. All Buffs will be seated together in section 108. Whether you’re there rooting for the Yankees or the Rockies or you’re there for a fun night out, we hope to CU there! Registration is limited to four tickets per purchase on a first come, first-served basis. Please note that the tickets that you purchase will be emailed to you…

Stories Across the Sea

Sep 10, 20265:00 PM

Center for Community

Stories Across the Sea is a storytelling and community gathering space for AAPI students. Rooted in the tradition of talk story, the cultural practice of coming together to share experiences openly and freely, this event invites students to connect through storytelling, celebrate AAPI heritage, and build meaningful community on campus. Come share your story, listen to others, and connect with one another in an open and welcoming space. All students are welcome.

Zen Meditation

Sep 10, 20266:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Interested in learning to meditate? Looking to unwind at the end of a busy day? Already have a practice and hoping to find others who share your passion for zazen? For CU students, staff and faculty, come learn about the way of Zen. Get to know your true self. We will sit for 20 minutes, then have a brief discussion about Zen practice and how we can improve our sense of wellbeing and balance by meditating. Each Thursday this semester, meditation will be led by Dr. Sigman Myoshin Byrd, professor…

Mamacruz

Sep 10, 20267:30 PM

Muenzinger Auditorium

In a story inspired by a chance discovery by the director (Patricia Orgeta) when she found an old picture of her mother posing nearly nude, stating that “I knew her as my mother, but I didn’t know her as a woman.” In her film, a religious grandmother learns how to use the internet. When she accidentally comes across pornography, she is taken on a journey of self-discovery. - After Sundance screened Good Luck to You, Leo Grande last year, in which Emma Thompson plays a mature woman who lets go of…

CenterStage/Tapestry Theatre Company: Heart for the Arts

Sep 10, 20266:00 PM

Grace Gamm Theatre

CenterStage and Tapestry Theatre are overjoyed to announce our third annual “Heart for the Arts” fundraiser! Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Dairy Arts Center to help raise funds to support CenterStage and Tapestry Theatre’s mission of bringing the magic of theater to Boulder County youth. This fun-filled evening will begin with a meet and mingle reception in the Dairy Center lobby with a cash bar and snacks for purchase at 6:00 p.m. Following the reception, we will gather at 7:0…

Qigong For Everyone

Sep 10, 20268:00 AM

Academic Hall

Qigong takes place every Thursday from April 2 to October 29, excluding August 20 and September 3 Start your morning with a healing Qigong session. Enjoy the ancient healing practices of Qigong, led by Shanti Medina, which combine simple movement, breath work, meditation, and relaxation to reduce stress and promote overall health and well-being. Participants will meet in the Academic Hall Lobby.

National Geographic Live: Uncovering Our Concrete Jungle

Sep 10, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 PM Show time: 7:30 PM Discover the cosmopolitan wildlife that shares our city alleys and backyards with urban ecologist Chris Schell and find out how American history has shaped many species. Thinking that wildlife lives “somewhere else” is an easy mistake. Urban ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Chris Schell has dedicated his work to understanding and celebrating the surprising wildlife in our backyards. But this show isn’t only an exploration of animal behavior. We go…

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Soccer vs. Denver Pioneers Womens Soccer

Sep 11, 20267:00 PM

Prentup Field

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Soccer vs. Denver Pioneers Womens Soccer at Prentup Field, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Japanese Tadoku (Book Reading) Club

Sep 11, 20263:30 PM

Hellems Arts and Sciences

Do you want to read books in Japanese? Join Tadoku Club! When? 3:30– 4:30 p.m. on Fridays in fall 2026 Where? Hellems N250

Esports: APEX Legends Tryouts

Sep 11, 20265:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Open tryouts for the CU Boulder APEX Legends esports teams. All skill levels welcome! Pre-registration preferred but not required. Check out the CU Boulder Esports Discord server for more information: https://discord.gg/9ANBJJzS5y

Free Friday Power Hour: F45 Hyrox

Sep 11, 20265:00 PM

Student Recreation Center

FREE classes every Friday // 5 - 6 pm Come try something new! Classes are free with Buff OneCard.

Live Music Skate Theme Night - Rec Skate

Sep 11, 20267:00 PM

Student Recreation Center

Experience a high-energy night featuring a live DJ, neon lighting, glow effects and a fun social atmosphere on the ice.

Star Show: JWST Updates from the Universe

Sep 11, 20267:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Immerse yourself in the cosmos and delve into the new revelations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) --- the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built and launched into space. We'll share the latest JWST discoveries, recent breakthroughs that blew our mind, plus highlight the newest awe-inspiring images in our beautiful 360-degree wrap around dome.

Friday Film Series: Pitch Perfect

Sep 11, 20268:00 PM

Cristol Chemistry

Grab your friends and enjoy a free movie on the big screen with Program Council! Sit back, relax and enjoy complimentary popcorn and concessions while catching a screening of Pitch Perfect.

Sommers-Bausch Observatory Open House

Sep 11, 20268:00 PM

Sommers-Bausch Observatory

Join us for FREE telescope viewing of the Moon, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and other celestial objects with SBO’s 20” telescopes! Open houses are only held when the skies are clear. If you're not sure if we'll be open, check out our local weather, check our facebook or instagram an hour before scheduled time, or call us, on Friday night 15 minutes before scheduled time, for an observing status at 303-492-2020. There is no charge for the Observatory's Open House nights ... the stars are free to…

Grateful Dead on the Dome Liquid Sky show

Sep 11, 20268:30 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Did you see the Grateful Dead at Folsom Field in 1972? 1980? Wish you could have? Or, maybe you want to relive those days. Either way, join us at Fiske for our closest-to-home Grateful Dead show yet! We'll be playing the Dead's Folsom hits from 40+ years ago to mind-melting, trippy Liquid Sky visuals --- all digitally rendered live in our 8K dome with full surround sound. They'll steal your face right off your head.

Café Flesh - IFS Underground

Sep 11, 202610:30 PM

Visual Arts Complex

The IFS UNDERGROUND series offers secret, free late-night showings of cult films. Expect blood, violence, nudity, and all kinds of depravity. If you're into the weird, this is the series for you! Hosted and curated by Jason Shoemaker. No secrets tonight! We're showing the 1982 post-apocalyptic cult science fiction film, CAFÉ FLESH. In the future, humans are divided into Sex Negatives and Sex Positives. The negatives get sick if they have sex so they go to Cafe Flesh to see positives who are forc…

Dramatheurgy presents: Undertow

Sep 11, 20267:00 PM

Carsen Theater

A community’s fears are stoked into paranoia by a mysterious force, who uses the town to summon itself into their reality. But is it the residents of the fictional seaside town — or the audience — who is doing the summoning? Undertow is an improvised theater production, featuring original music by Jared Allen Lacy, that premiered at the 2026 Denver Fringe Festival. Undertow is a surrealist horror piece that uses thematic elements of the Weird and the Eerie (Lynch, Vandermeer, Eggers, Danielewski…

Friday Night Weird: Portal To Hell

Sep 11, 20268:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

After a debt-collector finds a portal to hell in a washing machine at his local laundromat, he’s propositioned into feeding hell sinners to save his neighbor’s soul, maybe even at the expense of his own. (Woody Bess, 2025, USA, 1:33, R)

Enchanted Mesa Group Hike

Sep 11, 20268:00 AM

Academic Hall

This hike takes place every Friday from April 3 to October 30 Join our guided group hikes on the Enchanted Mesa, where vibrant wildflowers and lush forests surround you. This tranquil, beginner-friendly 2-mile trail features a gentle 500-foot elevation gain—perfect for soaking in nature’s beauty at a relaxed pace. Bring a hat, water bottle, and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. Hikers will be required to sign an experience event liability waiver when checking in for the hike. Duration: 1 Hour Part…

The Yip About Prairie Dogs

Sep 11, 20261:30 PM

West Age Well Center for Older Adults

These fascinating creatures are more than cute little rodents who chew up the grass. This entertaining and lively presentation by volunteer naturalists delves into the ecology, social structure, life cycle, behavior, and language of this keystone species, the pillar of the prairie. Registration required. Register

Colorado Buffaloes Football vs. Weber State Wildcats Football

Sep 12, 20261:30 PM

Folsom Field Stadium

Colorado Buffaloes Football vs. Weber State Wildcats Football at Folsom Field Stadium, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Volunteer with Ralphie's Green Stampede

Sep 12, 20261:00 PM

Folsom Field & Stadium

Volunteer with Ralphie's Green Stampede at home football games and help sort waste from Folsom Field to keep recyclable and compostable materials out of the landfill.

Boulder Magic Show | Sept. 12 & 13

Sep 12, 20262:00 PM

Grace Gamm Theatre

“Beautifully Done!” – Penn & Teller “Your kid’s favorite summer camp counselor” – Halifax Fringe Festival The award-winning magic show returns to the Dairy Arts Center for this very special FAMILY FRIENDLY event – an absolutely amazing magic show designed to delight the whole family! Tickets are very limited and expected to sell out, so book now! This is the best family magic show you’ll ever see! Not just for kids, not just for adults, Braden Carlisle took the Pixar mindset and created a magic…

The Lion King Storytelling Experience

Sep 12, 20267:00 PM

Carsen Theater

An unforgettable one-man storytelling experience inspired by one of the most beloved stories of all time. What if The Lion King was more than a movie? Created and performed by Andy Dooley, The Lion King Storytelling Experience is a funny, moving, and surprisingly powerful live performance that uncovers the deeper hero’s journey hidden inside the story. Through storytelling, comedy, unforgettable characters, and audience participation, The Lion King comes alive in a way that will make you laugh,…

Cowboy Junkies - Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond

Sep 12, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Are Flying! Z2 Entertainment & 105.5 The Colorado Sound Present Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 “One of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative rock” – All Music “Margo Timmins’s voice is as melancholy and enchanting as ever” – The New York Times “There’s something that is nearly miraculous about the way Margo Timmins’ beautiful voice fits with those pained lyrics written by her brother Michael Timmins…the result is some truly transformative music.” – The Mercury News Cowboy Junkies wi…

Art in the Parks

Sep 12, 202610:00 AM

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat

Take time to look at nature through an artistic lens. Experience an opportunity to sketch the awe-inspiring aspects of our county parks through a process of observation, contemplation, and visualization. Absolutely no experience in the arts is needed. Volunteer naturalists will guide your journey with ideas, some direction, and an opportunity to practice various skills. Through a series of five programs, we will explore basic sketching principles to make your experience unique and fun filled. We…

Barquero

Sep 13, 20262:00 PM

Muenzinger Auditorium

Jake Remy (Warren Oates) and his band of mercenaries shoot their way through a tiny border town, planning to escape with their plunder across the river into Mexico. They dispatch a few men to neutralize the local ferryman, Travis (Lee Van Cleef), but he and flinty mountain man Phil foil the scheme. By the time Jake reaches the river, Travis has already taken everyone from the town to the Mexican side. He refuses passage to the mercenaries, and a lengthy standoff ensues. Part of the Western Movie…

Boulder Histories Film Festival

Sep 13, 202610:00 AM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 9:30 AM Show time: 10:00 AM Come celebrate Boulder’s vibrant history at the Boulder Histories Film Festival! Taking place at the foot of the iconic Flatirons in the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, BHFF screens short documentaries about Boulder County, focusing on the People, Places, and Preservation efforts in the region. This one-day festival will feature three short film screening blocks, filmmaker Q&A’s, and jury and audience awards. Purchase a full-day pass to attend all three scr…

Career Day at Parks & Open Space

Sep 13, 20261:00 PM

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat

Parks and Open Space Career Day invites middle school and high school youth (ages 10 and older) to explore careers in the field of Natural Resources. Through hands-on stations led by various staff and volunteers, participants discover roles in wildlife, ranger services, GIS, stewardship, and more. This event helps youth understand what these careers are all about, engages them in outdoor-focused activities, and provides them with insight into future opportunities available to them in this space.…

Connection Challenge

Sep 14, 202612:00 PM

Aerospace Engineering Wing

Each day, do one small action—show appreciation, check in on someone, or reach out when you need support. These simple moves might feel minor, but they seriously boost your connections with others. And the bonus? Stronger relationships are linked to better mood, less stress and even long-term health benefits.

Angela Ellsworth: Visiting Artist Lecture

Sep 14, 20264:00 PM

Visual Arts Complex, Auditorium

Angela Ellsworth (b. 1964, Palo Alto, California) is a multidisciplinary artist exploring identity, culture, and tradition, often drawing from her personal experiences with Mormonism. One of Ellsworth’s most important series is The Seer Bonnets: A Continuing Offense, which are sculptural bonnets made of thousands of steel, pearl-tipped corsage pins. These pieces draw inspiration from the thirty-five wives of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon faith, who were seen as possessors of “tools of…

AAPI Game Night

Sep 14, 20265:00 PM

Center for Community

Join The Center for Cultural Connections and Community and the CU Mahjong Club for a fun evening of mahjong with fellow students; no experience necessary. Whether you grew up playing at the family table or have never touched a tile, come hang out, pick up the game, enjoy snacks and boba drinks, and meet some great people along the way! This event is open to all CU Boulder students and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran stat…

Who's Telling the Truth? What Media Literacy, Authenticity and Gatekeeping Mean Now

Sep 14, 20265:00 PM

University Center at Colorado Mesa University

This interactive panel of topic experts will address what is needed to ensure communities receive news they trust. Despite extraordinary challenges, independent local newsrooms continue to play a vital role as watchdogs focused on preserving our democracy. This interactive community conversation will include a moderated panel with reporters and researchers followed by audience participation at table conversations to address: what is needed to ensure our communities receive news they trust on the…

Stop the Bleed, American College of Surgeons- CU EMS

Sep 14, 20266:00 PM

UMC 247

Stop the Bleed teaches attendees how to identify and stop life threatening bleeding through the use of torniquets, wound packing, and direct pressure. Stop the Bleed certificates included upon course completion.

First Person Cinema - Anahita Ghazvinizadeh

Sep 14, 20267:00 PM

Visual Arts Complex

First Person Cinema is the longest running university program in the world screening avant-garde film and video work. It was started in 1955 by Carla Selby and Gladney Oakley under the name "The Experimental Cinema Group", and was later carried forward by Bruce Conner and Stan Brakhage. Now called First Person Cinema, the program invites film/video artists to Boulder to present their work in person with the intention of bringing an awareness of the personal cinema. First Person Cinema has become…

Trivia Night

Sep 14, 20267:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Think you’ve got the brains to beat the best? Grab your friends (or fly solo) and head to The Connection for a night of trivia, laughs and prizes! 🧠 Free to play 🕕 Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk 🏆 Prizes for top teams

Porcelain War, with Paula DuPré Pesmen

Sep 14, 20267:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Boulder native Paula DuPré Pesmen has been associated with so many great films, including three Harry Potter films, The Cove, Chasing Ice, Chasing Time, and now the Oscar-nominated documentary Porcelain War. Under roaring fighter jets, Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey choose to stay behind. Defiantly finding beauty amid destruction, they show that although it’s easy to make people afraid, it’s hard to destroy their passion for living. Paula will introduce the film. (Brendan Bellomo & Sl…

Fall Mindfulness Series

Sep 15, 20268:30 AM

CU Boulder

Join the CALM Center via Zoom this fall to integrate regular mindfulness practice into your routine! These sessions are free for staff and faculty and will focus on evidence-based mindfulness practices that are simple and effective for addressing stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Each session includes 15 minutes of education and 15 minutes of practice. Register with your identikey email address and choose your sessions. Session 1: Mindful Awareness for Focus and Attention: What does it me…

Law School Student Elections: Candidate Speeches

Sep 15, 202612:00 PM

, 205

Listen to candidates running for law school student government give a speech! Speeches are optional, but definitely encouraged. We will be in Room 205 on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at noon.

Patten Seminar: Lynette Cegelski

Sep 15, 20262:45 PM

Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building

Speaker: Professor Lynette Cegelski, Chemical Engineering, Stanford University Seminar: Decoding Molecular Architectures at the Bacterial Cell Surface: Discovery, Manipulation, and Translation Host: Assistant Professor Kōnane Bay Abstract The bacterial cell wall is essential to cell survival and is a major target of antibiotics. Beyond the cell surface, bacteria assemble remarkable architectures to enmesh cells and form biofilm communities essential to life on our planet but also implicated in s…

Puerto El Triunfo/Port Triumph: Screening and Q&A with director and historian Jeffrey Gould

Sep 15, 20265:00 PM

Hellems Arts and Sciences

Join us for a screening of Puerto El Triunfo/Port Triumph that includes a question and answer session with director and historian Jeffrey Gould. During the 1970s, El Salvador boasted a vast shrimp industry, and nearly all of the 3,700 tons that it exported each year made its way to the United States. Yet few Americans were likely to have heard of the story of Puerto el Triunfo – Port Triumph in English – and the drama of the shrimp industry’s rise and fall. Puerto el Triunfo is a microcosm that…

Texas Hold’em

Sep 15, 20267:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Ready to raise, bluff and go all in? Join our free Texas Hold’em tournament—no pressure, just cards, competition and a shot at some sweet prizes. ♣ Free to enter ♦️Open to all skill levels 🕕 Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at the front desk 🏆 Prizes for top finishers

From Image to Story: A Writing Workshop

Sep 15, 20265:00 PM

McMahon Gallery

When a work of art resonates with our own experience, we recognize it. Through that recognition, we begin to build meaning, connection, and understanding. Join Fireside Ink Writers Workshop for a unique writing workshop inspired by Off the Page at the Dairy Arts Center. Using artworks from the exhibition as a starting point, participants will explore personal narratives through guided writing prompts, close looking, and conversation. This workshop invites writers of all levels and genres to disc…

TajMo: Taj Mahal + Keb' Mo' - SOLD OUT!

Sep 15, 20267:00 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Presented by Z2 Entertainment Door time: 6:00 Show time: 7:00 The Room On The Porch Upgrade Experience · An Intimate Discussion and Q&A With Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ · One (1) Limited Edition Room On The Porch Poster · One (1) Specially Designed Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Tote Bag · One (1) Room On The Porch Sticker Set · One (1) Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ Guitar Pick Tin Set · Pre-Show Merch Shopping Access · Venue First Entry · On-Site VIP Host Taj Mahal Taj Mahal doesn’t wait for permission. If a sound…

IN PERSON – BOULDER OFFICE - Executive Functioning Workshop Series - Session 2 – Working Memory

Sep 15, 202610:00 AM

Boulder County

Build the Skills That Power Success at Work and in Life Executive functioning skills help you plan, organize, focus, and follow through on your goals. These free, interactive workshops are designed to help you strengthen practical strategies for success in your job search, workplace, and beyond. Executive Functioning Workshop Series – This three-part workshop series explores key executive functioning skills that support success in work, school, and daily life. Participants will learn practical s…

55+ Job Fair at the Longmont Senior Center

Sep 15, 202611:00 AM

Longmont Senior Center

The Longmont Senior Center will host Workforce Boulder County and a variety of Longmont employers looking to hire. The job fair will be targeting the 55+ population but anyone is welcome to join us! Tuesday September 15th from 11 am – 2 pm Longmont Senior Center 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont If you have questions or would like to reserve a table as an employer, reach out to Lilianna Moon at lmoon@bouldercounty.gov

Election Security, Ballot Processing, Voter Rights & More: An Evening with Boulder County Clerk & Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick

Sep 15, 20266:00 PM

Longmont Public Library

Celebrate National Voter Registration Day (Sept. 15, 2026) with Boulder County Clerk & Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick and the Longmont Public Library. Learn how our local elections work and ways you can stay empowered and involved! Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick will explore how Boulder County and Colorado’s election model are designed to be both accessible and secure. You will learn how your ballot moves through the process once it’s returned, including the safeguards that protect every step of ballot pro…

Boase Hydrologic Sciences and Water Resources Engineering Seminar Series

Sep 16, 202611:15 AM

Engineering Center

Speaker: Nishant Malik, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Rochester Institute of Technology Seminar Title: Higher-Order Interactions and the Evolving Organization of Earth's Climate System

Leading with Impact: Space Exploration

Sep 16, 20266:00 PM

Jacquard Hotel (Cherry Creek)

The Leading with Impact event series brings together experts and industry leaders affiliated with the College of Engineering & Applied Science to explore the ideas and innovations shaping our future. Hear from CU Engineering & Applied Science alumni who have worked at the forefront of aerospace innovation, moderated by Dr. John Evans, the new chair of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, as they discuss emerging technologies, collaborative research, and the challe…

Romería

Sep 16, 20264:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 16-20 A beautifully rendered autobiographical tale, Romería is celebrated Spanish director Carla Simón’s touching portrait of family origins. In a bravura performance, Llúcia Garcia stars as 18 year-old Marina, who travels to the glittering seaside town of Vigo determined to uncover information on her father. Gradually tracking down his siblings, she slowly learns uncomfortable secrets about her parents’ unconventional life and turbulent past. Beyond a tour de force coming of age story, Rom…

American Agitators

Sep 16, 20267:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 16-20 Inspired by Fred Ross Sr, one of the most influential grassroots organizers of the 20th century, AMERICAN AGITATORS is a documentary about the importance of patience and deep listening in organizing. Beginning in the 1930s, Ross organized Dust Bowl refugees and during WWII he helped Japanese Americans find jobs and housing after release from the internment camps. After the War, in the face of KKK activity, he organized civil unity leagues in California by mentoring Mexican Americans a…

Geology Tour

Sep 16, 20269:00 AM

Academic Hall

Explore the fascinating geology of the Flatirons on a guided walk where ancient rock formations tell stories millions of years in the making. Discover the natural wonders beneath your feet while enjoying breathtaking views and engaging insights. Led by local expert and professional geologist, Bruce Manchon. Please bring water, hat, sunscreen and study shoes. Please no pets. Meet in the Academic Hall. Duration: 90-120 minutes, depending on the number of questions This is a free event, but registr…

Silent Film: Kid Boots (1926)

Sep 16, 20267:00 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 PM Show time: 7:00 PM Silent Film Series 2026 | Series Four Pack Available! Featuring live music accompaniment by Hank Troy on piano. A 100-year tradition, the beloved Chautauqua Silent Film Series continues with Kid Boots (1926). Kid Boots is a silent comedy starring Eddie Cantor as Samuel “Kid” Boots, a hapless tailor’s clerk who becomes an unlikely witness in a wealthy man’s divorce case. As he helps his new friend avoid a scheming ex-wife, Boots finds himself caught up in rom…

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs. Colorado State University Rams Womens Volleyball

Sep 17, 20267:00 PM

CU Events Center

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs. Colorado State University Rams Womens Volleyball at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Constitution Day

Sep 17, 2026All day

CU Boulder

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 This event is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. In celebration of Constitution Day, the Benson Center and the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual invite students from across the Front Range to Denver for a lecture by Paul Carrese, Director of the Center for American Civics in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State Universi…

Let it Go

Sep 17, 202611:00 AM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Let it go at our Worry Dissolver Station. Write down a stress, worry or negative thought on dissolvable paper, then watch it disappear in water as a symbolic act of release. This simple, reflective activity promotes mindfulness, supports emotional wellness and encourages a fresh perspective.

Sound Bath Meditation

Sep 17, 202612:15 PM

CU Art Museum

Join us on select dates for a restorative sound bath meditation. Designed to relax your body and mind with healing music. The sound vibrations will help guide your consciousness toward a calm and peaceful state. Led by Ashley Cartun, Ph.D.

Experimental Thursdays

Sep 17, 20264:30 PM

Roser ATLAS Center

View films by Stan Brakhage and other visionary experimental filmmakers on 16mm. Each screening features three short films organized around a shared question and is followed by a lively conversation.

1st Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Sep 17, 20265:00 PM

Williams Village Outdoor Basketball Courts

Get ready for the 1st annual 3v3 basketball tournament! Gather your team and compete in a fast-paced single-elimination tournament featuring multiple games, a knockout challenge, a half-court challenge, and a championship game. Don't have a team? No worries, there is a free agency option for individual players who want to participate but don't have a team. Register by September 15th: https://cglink.me/2vs/r385881

Tank @ B2 Featuring KEZMA and PASSING

Sep 17, 20266:30 PM

Roser ATLAS Center

Featuring KEZMA and Passing, spatial audio forward recordings from the TANK transposed for B2. Works by Brook Vann & Jean-Jacques Martinod. KKEMZA is a feature-length essay film built from four years of fieldwork across four disappearing wetland ecosystems: Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, Ecuador's Guayas mangroves, the Florida Everglades, and the absent Beljarica swamp buried beneath Belgrade. A cinematic travelogue through worlds at the edge of legibility, the film follows fishermen, philosophe…

Chicago Buffs Before Kickoff

Sep 17, 20267:30 PM

Gaslight Bar

Kick off CU vs. Northwestern game weekend with the Alumni Association and Forever Buffs Chicago! Join us for a night of community, connection and CU spirit before the Buffs take on (and beat) the Wildcats. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, fun door prizes, swag, and an opportunity to connect with Alumni Association staff and local Forever Buffs Chicago board members. Whether you live in the Chicagoland area or you’re just visiting the Windy City for the big game, this is great way to c…

Club 156 x The Connection

Sep 17, 20268:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your Thursday night? Grab your friends and head to The Connection for free bowling, billiards, ping pong and pizza. Then swing by Club 156 to enjoy live music presented by CU Boulder Program Council!

Motus Theater Presents: No Contract by Kirsten Wilson | Sept. 17-Oct. 4

Sep 17, 20267:00 PM

Carsen Theater

“No Contract” is a two-person show exploring a mother’s request not to endure dementia. It asks: “is there a way to have dementia without tragedy, when ‘to be or not to be’ is always the question?” Created by Kirsten Wilson in honor of her mother and loved ones everywhere, experiencing or caring for people with dementia. No Contract is a tragicomic two-person physical theater play by Kirsten Wilson about the dementia of her mother – Marie Wilson, founder of ‘Take Our Daughters to Work Day,’ LGBT…

Queer Cheer & Inner Piece

Sep 18, 20261:30 PM

Center for Community

Join Pride every Friday for meaningful crafting or puzzle construction, and learn more about Queer and Trans community at the same time! Drop in any time to decompress, meet new friends, and learn more about The Center. All students are welcome!

Sled Hockey

Sep 18, 20262:00 PM

Student Recreation Center

Experience the thrill of the ice in a whole new way! Join fellow CU Boulder students for a free sled hockey tournament—no experience needed. All equipment provided, just bring your energy and team spirit!

Free Friday Power Hour: CrossFit

Sep 18, 20265:00 PM

Student Recreation Center

FREE classes every Friday // 5 - 6 pm Come try something new! Classes are free with Buff OneCard.

Cozy Gaming Night: Farming Sims

Sep 18, 20266:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Unwind before the weekend with a relaxing evening of cozy games and great company. Whether you're revisiting a favorite or discovering something new, there's a game for everyone!

Stars & Galaxies

Sep 18, 20267:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Many civilizations have looked at the night sky and envisioned constellations to tell stories important to their culture. We can use the planetarium to look at some common patterns of stars in the night sky tonight so that you can find them on your own! But in the blackness between those stars there are an unimaginable number of distant wonders. We are located around just one star of many in an entire galaxy called the Milky Way. And if we look even further, we find billions of other galaxies ou…

Friday Film Series: Outdoor Film - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Sep 18, 20268:00 PM

Benson Lawn

Grab your friends and enjoy a free movie on the big screen with Program Council! Sit back, relax and enjoy complimentary popcorn and concessions while catching a screening of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

Floyd's The Wall - Liquid Sky show

Sep 18, 20268:30 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Surround yourself with the liquefied version of The Wall. Metaphorical, delusionary mirages will submerse you in the music of Floyd. Fiske’s mind-melting Liquid Sky is a musical, all-you-can-eat eye candy buffet. The beats & rhythms of your favorite artists coupled with the trippiest visuals digitally rendered live, all on our 8K dome and in full surround sound. Let our Liquid Engineers take you on a live-mixed journey in Fiske Planetarium’s unique immersive theater!

Flashback at Fiske A Laser Show for the Decades

Sep 18, 202610:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Take a journey through the decades guided by the iconic music of the times and all original laser work crafted by our dome wizards. This music show features hit songs spanning 50 years, from Fiske's open in 1975 to 2025.

Friday Night Weird: Colony

Sep 18, 20268:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Director Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan) returns to the zombie genre with COLONY, a new evolution in horror starring Gianna Jun (Assassination) and Koo Kyo-hwan (Peninsula). Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations. (Yeon S…

OUTREACH EVENT: CU Museum at Bee Boulder Festival

Sep 19, 202610:00 AM

Boulder's Central Park

September has been declared Pollinator Appreciation Month to encourage our community to celebrate our pollinators and take action to protect them. Visit the CU Musuem of Natural History booth in person at the Bee Boulder festival to meet our friendly educators, explore real pollinator specimens and, learn how you too can help support pollinatos around the world and more! Free and open to the public!

Colorado Skies: The Fall Equinox

Sep 19, 20262:30 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Embrace the changing seasons and explore all of the facets of the fall equinox! Why does the Sun rise due east and set due west? Why are day and night equal in length on the equinoxes? What are some of the most beautiful constellations in autumn skies? What can you see with your unaided eye, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope? Join us to answer all of these questions and more.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sep 19, 20267:30 PM

Muenzinger Auditorium

The sequel to THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE TWO TOWERS follows the continuing quest of Frodo and the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and Sam discover they are being followed by the mysterious Gollum. Aragorn, the Elf archer Legolas and Gimli the Dwarf encounter the besieged Rohan kingdom, whose once great King Theoden has fallen under Saruman's deadly spell. As we've come to expect, this is spectacular stuff - from an opening which sees Frodo troubled by dreams…

Twenty One Pilots Laser & Liquid Sky Show

Sep 19, 202610:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Has the world got you Stressed Out? Tired of listening to the same old songs on your Car Radio? Come take a Ride with us in the dome! This show pairs the hits of Twenty One Pilots with mind-melting visuals and lasers on our 8K dome in full surround sound. Let our dome wizards take you on a journey in Fiske Planetarium's unique immersive theater!

Dairy Comedy in The Boe

Sep 19, 20268:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Tenured stand-up comedian, podcaster, voice actor, Mitch Jones has been doing stand-up comedy since 2010 but he’s been clownin’ since day one. You may have seen Mitch in the commentary booth for Lucha Libre & Laughs, High Plains Comedy Festival, co-hosting the Broadcast Geeks podcast, performing all across Colorado, or as part of the No Country For Stoned Men Comedy Tour. Katie Bowman is a comedic performance and visual artist based out of Denver. Bowman strives to connect with the audience with…

Boulder Ballet: [In]Human

Sep 19, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 Boulder Ballet launches its 2026–2027 season at Chautauqua Auditorium with [In]Human, a bold and versatile program that explores the intersection of instinct and identity through three striking contemporary works. The evening opens with Over Glow, a refined yet playful exploration of movement and light. Set within a shifting palette of color, the work moves with exhilarating speed and physicality. Sleek ensemble passages and intimate duets reveal a world that is b…

14th Annual Mapleton Hill PorchFest

Sep 20, 202612:00 PM

Mapleton Hill Historic District

Free music festival with more than 40 bands on porches and front yards of Boulder's Mapleton Hill Historic District

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema: Locals Only

Sep 20, 20261:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 20 & 23 Colorado-based films and artists pepper this lineup, representing the diverse dancers of the Front Range and beyond, of various ages, abilities, and styles. This collection explores environment, balance, presence, perception, and barriers, as reflected by the body and movement. Through a multitude of film styles, these screendances and experimental films illustrate that the range of expression and artistry in Colorado’s dance cinema scene. NOTE: Some films contain adult content. One…

Festival Del Sol 2026

Sep 20, 202612:00 PM

CO

Event Info / Información del evento Colorado Chautauqua is proud to present the sixth annual free and bilingual Festival del Sol on Sunday, September 20th! Enjoy live music, food and beverages, Latin dance lessons, family activities, and games. Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrancy of Latino culture in the stunning surroundings of Chautauqua! Colorado Chautauqua se enorgullece de presentar el sexto Festival del Sol, gratuito y bilingüe, el domingo 20 de septiembre…

Lug Your Mug

Sep 21, 20269:00 AM

Visual Arts Complex

Come get a free coffee if you Lug Your Mug! All you have to do is bring your own mug and you get rewarded with a free coffee. There will be no single use cups available. The Environmental Center's Zero Waste Outreach Team wants to reward you for getting out of the disposable mentality, so get in the habit and BYOM (bring your own mug)! If you forget your mug, bring it next time. Better yet... keep it in your backpack and take it with you always!

NPAW: Postdoc & Mentor Appreciation Lunch

Sep 21, 202611:30 AM

Center for Community

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) with a breakfast recognizing CU Boulder postdocs and postdoc mentors. RSVP by clicking "I'm Interested" on the right. Awards will be issued for Outstanding Postdocs and Outstanding Postdoc Mentors during the lunch. PAC Boulder, the volunteer group of postdocs on campus, will also recognize recent winners of its award programs. NPAW is an annual celebration that acknowledges the power of the postd…

Inspired Dreamers Community Dinner

Sep 21, 20266:00 PM

Center for Community

Join the Inspired Dreamers on a once a month dinner for a space to connect, share a meal and build community. Each dinner features special guests from, campus staff/faculty, local organizations, and non-profits who will share valuable resources and support to help you in your journey. September Location: C4C, third floor, Flatiorns RoomOctober Location: C4C, third floor, Abrams LoungeNovember Location: C4C, third floor, Abrams Lounge This event is open to all CU Boulder students and does not dis…

Native Arts & Crafts

Sep 22, 20262:30 PM

CU Art Museum

Bring your creativity and good energy to this casual community craft night! Bring your unfinished projects, practice traditional beadwork with all supplies provided, or come ready to learn something new from fellow students, staff, or indigenous guest artists. No experience required. This event is open to all CU Boulder students and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political…

Patten Seminar: Xuejun Zhu

Sep 22, 20262:45 PM

Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building

Speaker: Assistant Professor Xuejun Zhu, Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University Seminar: Engineering the Invisible: Characterizing and Reprogramming Microbes for Health Host: Assistant Professor Antonio Del Rio Flores Abstract Microbial cells are living factories for manufacturing a large array of chemicals and proteins for a variety of applications in health, agriculture, and industry. This talk will cover our three recent efforts demonstrating microbial potential for a health…

JLF Colorado: International edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival

Sep 22, 20264:00 PM

Boulder Main Library

JLF Colorado 2026, an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, makes its way from the Pink City to the Rocky Mountains for a 12th edition, a vibrant confluence of books, art, and curiosity! Enjoy live music, conversation with the world’s leading writers, poets and changemakers on the critical topics of our time: culture, history, equity, ecology, economy and more. JLF Colorado is free to attend and open to all, Sept. 22–23 at Boulder Public Library

Weeding and Pruning at the University Memorial Center

Sep 22, 20264:30 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Join us at the University Memorial Center from 4:30-5:30 PM to weed and prune our pollinator patch garden. This garden serves a wide variety of pollinators with season-long blooms, join us to help keep it thriving. CU in the Garden!

DIY Nights: Guided Painting Class

Sep 22, 20265:00 PM

University Memorial Center (UMC)

Unwind, get creative and leave with a masterpiece of your own. Join fellow Buffs for a guided painting experience led by a professional painter. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. The featured painting for this evening is TBD. Registration in BuffConnect is free and required to participate.

NPAW: Fiske Social

Sep 22, 20265:00 PM

Fiske Planetarium and Science Center

Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week with an evening of networking, refreshments, and immersive entertainment at Fiske Planetarium! Connect with fellow postdocs, faculty, and colleagues while enjoying appetizers and conversation in a unique setting. The evening will also feature a special laser show experience in the planetarium theater. Whether you're looking to expand your network, catch up with colleagues, or simply enjoy a fun and engaging evening, we hope you'll join us for this unf…

BioFrontiers Presents: "A Fragile Peace: What the statistics of war tell us about our future"

Sep 22, 20266:00 PM

Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building

BioFrontiers Presents is a free public talk series sponsored by the CU Boulder BioFrontiers Institute. Our mission is to engage with our community through public talks for public good. Professor Aaron Clauset will deliver the September talk: A Fragile Peace: What the statistics of war tell us about our future. His talk will explore the hidden statistics of armed conflict to estimate the true likelihood of a large war in our lifetimes. Does the Long Peace represent a lasting, structural change in…

Collective Yoga with Urban Sanctuary

Sep 22, 20266:30 PM

Student Recreation Center

As part of The Wellness Mosaic: An Intercultural Wellness Series hosted by the Center for Cultural Connections and Community and Inclusive Rec, join us during Latiné Heritage Month for Collective Yoga in partnership with Urban Sanctuary. Urban Sanctuary provides communities of color across Denver with access to yoga, mindfulness, and wellness practices that are vital to healing from systemic oppression. This beginner-friendly session will focus on grounding, mindfulness, stress relief, and inten…

Mountainfilm on Tour

Sep 22, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of North America’s longest-running documentary film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas. Mou…

Engineering Staff Council: Harvest Festival

Sep 23, 202612:00 PM

Engineering Center

Celebrate fall with your Engineering Staff Council Your Engineering Staff Council has a fun lineup of events planned this semester! Kick off the season at a community harvest festival. Bring your lunch and enjoy cider, fall treats and candle holder decorating with your CEAS staff community. Wednesday, Sept. 23 | noon–1:30 p.m. Engineering Hub, ECNW 150A NO RSVP NEEDED More Engineering Staff Council events this fall! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for times and locations: Reading Day Puppy Pl…

Do Donkeys Act?

Sep 23, 20262:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 23-27 “Burned, beaten, abandoned, donkeys look back at us humans with indifference, and bray.” this documentary– filmed over 5 years––subtly subverts the notion of the “dumb beast” as it captures donkeys communicating emotionally with each other in the midst of healing from human cruelty and neglect. A poetic text threads through scenes “acted” by donkeys, a rhythmic script commentary voiced by Willem Dafoe. The ethno-poetic-animal-fiction takes its playfully self-reflexive cues from Jean R…

Franz

Sep 23, 20264:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 23-26 Award-winning director Agnieszka Holland is embarking on her most ambitious project to date, a biopic of the iconic 20th-century Czech writer Franz Kafka. Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic, the film follows the imprint Kafka left on the world from his birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post-WW1 Vienna. FRANZ will give the audience a brand new perspective on the life of the man behind the literary giant. (Agnieszka Holland, 2025, Czech Republic, 2:07, NR)

Silent Film: The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926)

Sep 23, 20267:00 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 PM Show time: 7:00 PM Silent Film Series 2026 | Series Four Pack Available! Featuring live music accompaniment by Rodney Sauer on piano. A 100-year tradition, the beloved Chautauqua Silent Film Series continues with The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926). The Winning of Barbara Worth is a silent epic drama that follows Barbara Worth, an orphan raised by a visionary engineer determined to bring water to the desert of California’s Imperial Valley. As a massive irrigation project trans…

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Soccer vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Soccer

Sep 24, 20267:00 PM

Prentup Field

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Soccer vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Womens Soccer at Prentup Field, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers

Sep 24, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers at Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Sep 24, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Low Ticket Alert! Presented by Z2 Entertainment Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track. In 1991 Hornsby collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit…

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs. Utah Utes Womens Volleyball

Sep 25, 20267:00 PM

CU Events Center

Colorado Buffaloes Womens Volleyball vs. Utah Utes Womens Volleyball at CU Events Center, Boulder, Colorado. Tickets and details on Ticketmaster.

Friday Night Weird: Idiots

Sep 25, 20268:30 PM

Boedecker Theater

Two rock-bottom drivers transport a wealthy teen to rehab, but their simple job spirals into a chaotic journey of drugs, danger, and crime as their passenger derails their plans. “It’s a clever flick with an undercurrent of social commentary about how the bar for just being considered worthwhile in this world can depend on the size of your inheritance.” -Brian Tallerico, RoberEbert.com (Macon Blair, 2026, USA, 1:38, R)

American Doctor

Sep 27, 20264:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Sept 27-Oct 1 From Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, American Doctor follows three American physicians— Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—united by a single oath to save lives. After volunteering in besieged hospitals in Gaza, they return home determined to fight for the patients and colleagues they left behind, taking their battle from the front lines of war to the halls of Congress. (Poh Si Teng, 2026, USA/Occupied Palestinian Territory, 1:31, NR)

Cinema Classics with Jeffrey Kash: A Foreign Affair

Sep 28, 20267:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Phoebe Frost, an upright Congresswoman, travels to postwar Berlin to investigate reports of corruption among American troops. She enlists the help of an army captain and finds herself falling for him—unaware that he is romantically involved with a German cabaret singer who can lead army investigators to a high-level Nazi war criminal. With Jean Arthur and Marlene Dietrich. (Billy Wilder, 1948, USA, 1:56, NR)

Music at the Dairy presents Teddy Thompson with Jenna Nicholls

Sep 28, 20267:00 PM

Gordon Gamm Theater

Beloved London-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Teddy Thompson has returned with the exquisitely crafted Never Be The Same, his first collection of original material since 2020. Across ten tracks, Thompson refines his craft via an exploration of music’s enduring preoccupations — love, longing, and the uneasy passage of time. Called “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation,” by The New York Times “Teddy’s glorious tenor is bracing but warm and never showy.” – The Associa…

Untethered, with T.C. Johnstone

Sep 29, 20267:00 PM

Boedecker Theater

Executive Producer Dan Cooper has spent over two decades bringing powerful stories to life. A trip to Guatemala with entrepreneur Mel Torrie introduced him to the Beeline Wheelchair Company, where he witnessed lives transformed one chair at a time. Reuniting with longtime collaborators T.C. and Kristen Johnstone (Rising from Ashes), the team set out to capture this story. The result is a film that not only inspires but invites audiences to join in making a real difference. T.C, Johnstone will in…

Silent Film: Beau Geste (1926)

Sep 30, 20267:00 PM

Chautauqua Auditorium

Door time: 6:30 PM Show time: 7:00 PM Silent Film Series 2026 | Series Four Pack Available! Featuring live music accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. A 100-year tradition, the beloved Chautauqua Silent Film Series continues with Beau Geste (1926). Beau Geste is a silent adventure drama based on the popular novel by Percival Christopher Wren. The film follows three devoted brothers who flee England and enlist in the French Foreign Legion after one of them takes the blame for t…

Heavy Diamond Ring with Stelth Ulvang

Oct 16, 20268:00 PM

Chautauqua Community House

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Heavy Diamond Ring Some things are just meant to last. When Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven met and began playing together in 2004, they had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back. HDR is the culmination (thus far) of their signature sound, a fountain of open-hearted, folk-rock, steeped in voc…

Chautauqua Square Dance

Oct 24, 20267:30 PM

Chautauqua Community House

Door time: 7:00 Show time: 7:30 The New Pleasant Valley String Band is one of Colorado’s premier live traditional Square Dance bands. Pulling repertoire from the Missouri Ozark square dance tradition, dancers will be carried through the evening with square dances, waltzes, two-steps and more. The band has played a major role in organizing CROMA (Central Rockies Old-Time Music Association) and its festival “The Rocky Mountain Old-Time Music Festival. Band members have performed for dances and tau…

YUJA: A Documentary Film Screening

Oct 26, 20267:00 PM

Chautauqua Community House

Door time: 6:30 PM Show time: 7:00 PM YUJA is the new documentary from director Lorna Tucker showcasing Yuja Wang, one of the world’s most celebrated and compelling pianists. Hailed as the “rock star” of classical music, Wang balances extraordinary success with the pressures of constant scrutiny and performance. Offering rare, intimate access to her life on and off stage, YUJA is a cinematic journey into the world of a modern virtuoso, beautifully shot by two-time Academy Award nominee Seamus Mc…

Blue Canyon Boys

Nov 6, 20268:00 PM

Chautauqua Community House

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 The genre of bluegrass has its generations, with Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers of the first generation blending it’s way into the second generation of JD Crowe, Seldom Scene, Del McCoury and many others. Similarly, Colorado has its bluegrass generations prominently starting with Hot Rize and the Bluegrass Patriots, and leading into the Left Hand String Band from the 80’s and 90’s. In the early 2000’s the Blue Canyon Boys formed and over th…

Sheela Bringi & Elden Kelly

Nov 13, 20268:00 PM

Chautauqua Community House

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Indian-American vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sheela Bringi and genre-defying guitarist and vocalist Elden Kelly make music that moves freely between worlds — Indian classical rāga, jazz-inspired improvisation, folk lyricism, and original songs. With harp, bansuri bamboo flute, harmonium, voice, and fretted and fretless guitar, the duo crafts a sound that is expansive yet intimate — meditative and deeply expressive. A pioneer of the “rāga ha…

Caleb Schwing & the Holy Smokes

Nov 14, 20268:00 PM

Chautauqua Community House

Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 In many circles, Caleb Schwing is known as the Miyamoto Musashi of bald, country adjacent singer songwriters in Colorado. With his band the Holy Smokes, comprised of lovers and converted enemies, they create an addicting sound sometimes described as “damn good” and causing many to call their exes to apologize. ALL TICKET PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF SERVICE FEES