February is bringing a TON of performances, including special events with the Boulder Opera Company, the Boulder Ballet, tons of live music events and theater shows. In addition, there are Valentines events, outdoor activities and more, all happening in and around Boulder this February.
Puss in Boots by Montsalvatge
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When: February 1,2 & 8, 2020, full schedule here.
Boulder Opera presents this season’s Family Series: Puss in Boots! Everyone ages 3+ is welcome. Can Puss win the princess’ hand for his master? Will he outwit the evil ogre? Don’t miss the amazing Boulder Opera singers and orchestra that will turn this fairytale into an afternoon of magical and adventurous opera. The show on Feb 1st at 4pm will be in Spanish with subtitles. Show runs one hour, and followed by a Q&A with the cast.
The show will be held at ETown in Boulder and at the Center for the Musical Arts in Lafayette. Tickets $25 – $35, available here.
Alice in Wonderland at Broomfield Auditorium
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Louisville’s own Danse Etoile Ballet pre-professional ballet studio is performing Alice in Wonderland at the Broomfield Auditorium. This family-friendly story ballet presents Lewis Carroll’s classic story with all new original choreography by Marie-Jose Payannet, following Alice on her delightfully weird adventures after she falls down the rabbit hole. The show will have original compositions by Bruce Klepper.
Tickets $15 to $20, available here: https://bpt.me/4313489.
The Wailers with Policulture at Boulder Theater
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When: Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM
The legendary Wailers continue their quest to bring reggae to the forefront of the world’s stage. Led by renowned bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined by original Wailers guitarist Donald Kinsey, The Wailers give audiences around the globe the opportunity to experience their unique and innovative sound. From 1972 to 1980, Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded, toured, and performed before countless millions worldwide. Since 1981, Familyman has carried on the mission to “keep The Wailers together” – just as Bob requested. See The Wailers at Boulder Theater on February 1, tickets $25, available here.
Sewing Rebellion Boulder @ BLDG 61
Sewing Rebellion, Photo All Things Boulder
When: Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Have jeans that are too long for you? Trousers with rips in them? Shirts that hang on you like a cheap tent rather than flattering your figure? Bring those ill-fitting and well-worn pieces to repair at The Sewing Rebellion rather than throwing them away, and leave with clothes that are better than new! Bring your pants to mend, garments to alter, sewing problems which need solutions or an old piece of cloth to combat the use of plastic bags, by producing an East German shopping bag. Different repurposing project instructions are provided each month, and/or come by with your own sewing/altering projects to work on. Sewing machines and sewing tips provided. No prior sewing experience required to participate. Drop-ins welcome. FREE to attend! Donations graciously accepted, but not required. For more info, click here.
Sewing Rebellion is held at BLDG 61 Makerspace at the Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302. This event is FREE.
Lez Zeppelin w/Michelle Sarah Band at The Caribou Room
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When: Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Lez Zeppelin, the New York City-based all-girl band has gained worldwide critical acclaim for the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin will be playing at Nederland favorite, the Caribou Room. Tickets $22, available here.
Winterfest Skating at Chautauqua
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When: Through February 2, 2020, schedule here.
Boulder’s only outdoor ice rink, Winterfest Skating at Chautauqua is fun and FREE!
Winter Walkabout Music Showcase
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When: Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 2 PM to 10 PM
Grab your ticket and head to Downtown Longmont for a day and night of what Longmont does best – killer local music, delicious food, craft libations, and good vibes. With 52 performances at 17 venues throughout Downtown Longmont, you don’t want to miss out on this day of fun and live music Downtown! At the Headline Venue, Sweaty Soul specialists The Burroughs will bring the house down to close out the night. Full performance lineup and schedule TBD. Free shuttle for ticket holders to get to and from shows as quickly and easily as possible, courtesy of Wonder Tours.
This event will be held in downtown Longmont. Tickets $10 – $60, available here.
Jeff and Paige Winter Concert Series
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When: Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 4 – 5 PM
Enjoy an indoor, hour-long, science and nature-focused concert by Jeff and Paige at Gunbarrel Brewing Company. Expect live, original, nature-inspired music for kids, educational/hilarious skits, quick costume changes and tons of audience participation. Along with the concert, enjoy the arcade, games and beverages.
This event will be held at Gunbarrel Brewing Company, tickets $12.
New Voices for Climate Justice
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When: Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Join KGNU Community Radio and FLOWS at the University of Colorado Environmental Center for a community conversation about engaging underrepresented voices in climate work. FLOWS will discuss their efforts to make real change on an individual and community level with diverse students and low-income residents. They will also expand on some of the stories featured during a year-long partnership with KGNU exploring a different paradigm within sustainability work. Boulder County residents, industry professionals, public officials, organizers, and the public are invited to participate. Refreshments and Spanish language translation will be provided.
This event will be held at the Dairy Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
NoBo Art District First Friday Art Walk
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When: Friday, February 7, 2020, from 6 PM – 9 PM
NoBo Art District’s First Friday is a FREE self-guided tour of artists’ studios and creative businesses in the NoBo Art District. Meet painters, sculptors, photographers, designers and other artists along your stroll through the area. Attendees will also enjoy live music, demos and special activities in many locations. Located along Broadway from Pine Street to Highway 36. Follow the polka dots and pink flags to find surprises around every corner. Guided walking tours led by a NoBo Art District member. will visit 4-5 NoBo artists in their studios at 6:30 pm at 4635 Broadway, ACE Community Art Gallery.
Visit the NoBo Information Tent in front of Ace Community Art Gallery, 4635 Broadway for a map of the studios open for First Friday and for answers to any questions. Cost: FREE.
Vintage Valentines Make + Take
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When: Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 1 PM – 4 PM
Stop by the Museum of Boulder for an afternoon of making at the Vintage Valentines: Make + Take. and make handmade valentines using vintage designs from the Museum’s collection! The museum will provide all of the materials so you can send personal notes to your loved ones near and far this Valentine’s Day. Appropriate for all ages.
The Museum of Boulder is located at 1206 Euclid Ave, Boulder, CO 80302. Event is free with museum admission. Admission fees: $10 adults, $8 seniors/youth/students, kids under 5 are FREE.
Sweetheart Valentine’s Dance
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When: Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 6 PM – 8 PM
Take your little sweetheart (ages 1 to 9) for a fun, fancy night of dancing at the Sweetheart Valentine’s Dance at the North Boulder Recreation Center. Register early – this event usually sells out.
North Boulder Rec Center is located at 3170 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304. Cost: $35, Tickets available here.
Mamma Mia! at the Boulder Dinner Theater
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When: Through February 22, 2020 – full schedule here.
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship in Mamma Mia! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Mamma Mia, here I go again!
Mama Mia! will be held at the Boulder Dinner Theater, 5501 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303. Tickets $40 +, available here.
Estes Park Wine & Chocolate Festival
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When: Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 12 PM – 5 PM
The Estes Park Wine & Chocolate Festival will be held in beautiful Estes Park, featuring samples from Colorado wineries and the Rocky Mountain region’s finest chocolatiers.
Held at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517. Tickets $40/person, $75/couple, $10/designated driver, available here.
THE BIG LEBOWSKI at Boulder Theater
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When: Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 7:30 PM
Movie night at the Boulder Theater is featuring The Big Lebowski. When “The Dude” Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude.
The Boulder Theater is located at 2032 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302. Tickets $5, available here.
2020 Sufferfest Beer Co. Old Man Winter Bike Rally & Run
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When: Sunday, February 9, 2020, from 10 AM – 6 PM
Bundle up and get ready to run and/or ride some of Colorado’s best roads and trails at the Old Man Winter Rally. Colorado’s top winter cycling and running event returns for its 6th year – bigger and better than ever! Expect awesome mixed-terrain courses with gravel roads, trails, and scenic canyons followed by fun in Lyons, CO with lots of fire, sponsors, hot food and cold beer.
The Old Man Winter Rally will be held at Lavern M Johnson Park. Cost: $59 – $109, Register here.
CU Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven, Ravel, Subramaniam
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When: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 7:30 PM – 9 PM
CU presents the CU Symphony Orchestra featuring Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 and the world premiere of a new concerto for double bass by Indian composer and violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam, hailed as the leading Indian violinist of our time. Professor of Double Bass Paul Erhard performs the work.
This free event will be held at the Macky Auditorium.
Boulder Winter Walk and Bike Week
When: February 10 – 14, 2020, full schedule here.
Join the City of Boulder for the 11th Annual Winter Walk and Bike Week! Walking and bicycling is a great way to stay healthy both mentally and physically, and the more often we can choose sustainable transportation options, the more we do to help our environment. Help put Boulder on the global stage and also show your local support for bicycling and walking! Events include breakfast stations on Bike to Work Day (Feb 8), electric bike demos, safety education, community walk/rides, and more! Full schedule & location info available here.
Backcountry Film Festival
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When: Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 7:15 – 9 PM
The Backcountry Film Festival is produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization that partners with groups like Colorado Mountain Club at the local level to inspire and educate the backcountry community to protect and care for their winter landscapes. Funds raised at each screening stay in the local community to support human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, winter education and avalanche/safety programs and to raise awareness of winter management issues.
The festival will be held at Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Tickets $12 – $15, available here.
Valentine’s Date Night at Color Me Mine
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When: Friday, February 14, 2020, from 11 AM – 8 PM
Take your Valentine’s Date to Color Me Mine Boulder for date night! Choose your painting project and have a blast painting together. Studio fees just $1 plus the price of the project you choose. BYOB for 21+. Questions? Call 303-443-3469.
Color Me Mine is located at 1938 Pearl St #100, Boulder, CO 80302. Studio fee $1 + project cost.
Valentines Dessert Date Night
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When: Friday, February 14, 2020, from 6 PM – 8 PM
Creative lovers are the best lovers! Enjoy Valentines Dessert Date Night at Longmont’s Crackpots Pottery Studio. Crackpot’s Dessert Date Night is the perfect place to be on Valentine’s Day. Delicious chocolate fountain dessert bar and other goodies included as part of your evening. Enjoy painting with your Valentine! This event is for adults only. Space is limited, so register soon! For all the details, click here.
Crackpots Pottery Studio & More is located at 505 Main St, Longmont, Colorado 80501. Cost: $18 per couple Studio Fee + Project Cost. Adults Only. Tickets available here.
Oysterhead at 1stBank Center
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When: Febryary 14 & 15, 2020 at 8 PM
Oysterhead, the jamband supergroup of guitarist Trey Anastasio (Phish), bassist Les Claypool (Primus) and drummer Stewart Copeland (The Police), will reunite for a pair of shows at the 1stBank Center.
Tickets $79.95+, available here.
The Music From Beethoven’s Funeral: Cherubini Requiem
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When: Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 7:30 – 9:30 PM
The Boulder Chamber Chorale and the Boulder Chamber Orchestra continue their fruitful collaborations by performing Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor. The work was premiered in 1817 at a commemoration service for Louis XVI of France on the 23rd anniversary of his beheading during the French Revolution. The work was greatly admired by Beethoven, Schuman, and Brahms.
This event will be held at First United Methodist Church of Boulder. Tickets $15 – $25, available here.
Jeff and Paige’s Valentines PJ Party
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When: Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Wear your jammies, bring your favorite stuffed animal and join award-winning kids’ musical duo Jeff & Paige for a live, science and nature-focused kids’ concert for Valentine’s Day. Plus, every family gets a complimentary copy of our latest album “Little Songs, Big Science” and supplies for a simple, DIY Valentine’s science experiment to take home (or over brunch at the Dining Hall).
This event will be held at Colorado Chautauqua, tickets $12 – $15, available here.
2020 Heart Throb 5K Longmont
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When: Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10 AM – 12 PM
Run, walk, or jog on this Valentine’s Day weekend and get your hearts pumping at the Longmont Heart Throb 5K! Join this event with friends and form a team of 5 or more for $5 off per person! Your hearts aren’t the only thing warming up at this event – Everyone receives a Custom Souvenir Knit Beanie!
The 5K will be held at Sandstone Ranch Community Park, 2525 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, Colorado 80504. Register here.
Valentine’s Cuddles at the Sanctuary
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When: Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 2 PM – 4 PM
Need some Valentine’s cuddles? Head out to The Good Life Refuge to snuggle with animals living the good life at the sanctuary. This is the perfect gift for Valentine for every animal lover. Stop by the house for some hot cocoa and then meet the sanctuary’s residents and learn about their stories. Feel free to bring mouth sized cut up celery, carrots, cucumbers, apples and lettuce to feed the animals with. Please leave your furry-family at home as they wouldn’t enjoy staying in the car while you are visiting with the animals.
The Good Life Refuge asks for a $5 dollar donation per person and $10 per family, all to benefit these sweet creatures.
Modern Masters: Taylor & Wheeldon
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When: February 21 – 23, 2020, schedule here.
Boulder Ballet performs Modern Masters: Taylor & Wheeldon the choreography of renowned dance makers from the 20th and 21st centuries. Boulder Ballet is honored to present the company premiere of “Airs”. For more info, click here.
This event will be held at the Dairy Arts Center, tickets $20 – $50, available here.
Louisville WinterSkate
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When: Thanksgiving week ’til the end of February, hours here.
Located at the Steinbaugh Pavilion in Historic Downtown Louisville WinterSkate is an old-fashioned ice skating rink complete with skate rental, concessions and traditional holiday music. Celebrating its thirteenth year as the original outdoor ice skating rink in the community, WinterSkate presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter season in a beautiful small-town setting.
Louisville WinterSkate is held at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front Street in Historic Downtown Louisville. Cost (includes skate rental): Adults: $10, Kids (ages 4-12): $9, Children (ages 3 & under): Free, College Students and Military (with valid ID): $8, Senior Citizens (65+): $8, Family 4-pack: $32.
Let’s Wine about Winter in Niwot
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When: Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 1 PM – 5 PM
Join other wine, beer and food lovers in Historic Niwot, at Let’s Wine About Winter, a store-to-store tasting event. Stroll through Historic Niwot when Cottonwood and 2nd Avenue merchants will open their doors and serve over 30 different varieties of wines, beers and culinary tastings along the way. Ticket includes a mug and a $10 coupon redeemable at participating stores/businesses. Proceeds will go to improvements at Whistlestop Park and the New Children’s Park! For all the details, click here.
This event will be held in Historic Niwot, Cottonwood & 2nd Avenue. Cost: $30, Tickets available here.
Alpaca Extravaganza 2020
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When: February 22 – 23, 2020, from 9 AM – 4 PM
Alpaca Extravaganza features everything alpaca ….including lots of alpacas themselves! Vendors of alpaca yarn, sweaters, socks, hats, gloves and more garments as well as roving and alpaca fiber for artisans. We will also have classes about alpacas and their fiber as well as alpaca kisses. Individual farms and product booths will also be putting on demonstrations such as spinning and weaving throughout the weekend. Be sure to plan enough time to get around to everyone at the event. Information classes begin at 11 am each day and will cover topics about alpaca fiber and processing, raising and breeding alpacas as well as business and tax information.
This free event will be held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.
When Evening Falls: A Conversation with Stacey Steers
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When: Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 4 PM – 6 PM
Stacey Steers shares short film excerpts from her work and inspirations in a screening and Q&A with Kim Dickey at the Boedecker Theater.
Tickets $8 – $10, available here.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
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When: February 26 – March 1, 2020, full schedule here.
The most popular big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements, the Glenn Miller Orchestra has a unique jazz sound. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. This concert includes dinner at BDT Stage.
This event will be held at BDT Stage. Tickets $50 – $74, available here.
Exit Laughing at The Longmont Theatre Company
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When: February 28 – March 8, 2020, full schedule here.
When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night out with the “girls,” what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently dies? Well, if you’re a certain set of Southern Ladies, you “borrow” the ashes from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives involves a police raid, a stripper, and whole new way of having fun. Check out the show, Exit Laughing, with the Longmont Theatre Company.
Tickets $18 – $20, available here.
Harlem Globetrotters at 1stBank Center
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When: Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM
The Original Harlem Globetrotters are pushing the limits of basketball and having even more fun. There will be new high-flying dunks, hilarious stunts, a new record-breaking attempt and unforgettable family moments. More info here.
Tickets $27+, available here.
