Midsummer is here! The calendar for July is bursting at the seams with old favorites and new exciting events in the Boulder Area. Boulder Creek Fest, Colorado Music Festival, RockyGrass and Fiske Planetarium are back, bringing our Boulder summer *almost* back to normal. Tons of outdoor events: yoga in the park, dancing on the Museum of Boulder’s rooftop, eBike street mural tours, outdoor shows… the list goes on and on! Here are 40+ things to do in Boulder in July 2021.
NoBo Sunset Market
When: Friday, July 2 from 2 – 8 PM
NoBo Sunset Market is coming to North Boulder on First Fridays this summer! Celebrating local talent and community, Farmer’s Market, Artist Fair, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food Trucks, Live Art, and Fun! North Boulder Art District is the place to be on First Fridays this summer. Free admission. Located at 4949 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304.
Chris Daniels and the Kings at the Boulder Bandshell
When: Friday, July 2 at 7 PM
Free Range Dairy at the Boulder Bandshell presents Chris Daniels and the Kings. With the addition of Freddi Gowdy, these international festival headliners bring their signature “blues with horns” to Boulder. $25/Adults, $10/Kids, tickets available here.
Rock & Rails Niwot
When: Thursdays throughout the summer from 5 – 9 PM
Niwot is hosting it’s summer concert series, Rock & Rails at Whistle Stop Park. Every Thursday night, enjoy live music, local foods, handcrafted beer & more in historic Niwot. Full schedule here. This free event is held at Whistle Stop Park, Murray St & 1st Ave, Niwot, CO 80503.
Liquid Sky Grateful Dead on the Dome
When: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 9 PM
This show is a psychedelic experience awakened by the best of the Grateful Dead. Join us on a musical and visual journey through the cosmic universe and sands of time. 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! Tickets $10, $7 for kids, seniors and veterans, available here.
Wall to Wall Boulder eBike Tour
When: Throughout the summer, book a time here.
On the Wall To Wall Boulder eBike Mural Ride you’ll see dozens of murals and other sights/sites while touring Boulder in fine style and ease on a Rad Power Bike. Your guide, Joel (JD), is a long-time local with a passion for Boulder, art and showing people a good time on two wheels. The leisurely 2 & 3 hour rides (your choice!) covers 10-20(ish) miles (eBikes make it easy!) and uses murals as our map to an insider’s view of what Boulder’s about. Through the prism of street art, you’ll learn a little something about this magical town that you won’t read in the guidebooks. The Wall To Wall Boulder eBike Mural Ride includes Rad Power Bike, helmet, water and snacks — and a real good time. 2 hour rides $72, 3 hour rides $89. More information here.
Discount Ghost Stories: Songs from the Rockies
When: June 24 – July 15, 2021
Local Theater Company, in partnership with the City of Boulder and Arts in the Park presents “Discount Ghost Stories: Songs from the Rockies” at the Boulder Bandshell. Fall down the mineshaft in “Discount Ghost Stories: Songs from the Rockies.” This haunting and hopeful original concert features bluegrass, pop and funk music interwoven with rarely-heard true stories of Colorado’s past. A formerly-enslaved woman searching for her daughter. A Chinese laundryman seeking justice. A Ute youth killed by a prospector. A silver mine superintendent with an itchy trigger finger. And a pair of cab drivers who may have their own wild ideas about your ultimate destination.
Tickets $25 – $40, Mondays free! Tickets available here.
Broomfield 4th of July Carnival
When: July 1 – 4, 2021, full schedule here.
Come out to the Flatiron Crossing mall for a fun-filled 4th of July weekend at the Broomfield 4th of July Carnival. Admission is free, rides are ticketed. Wristbands available for unlimited rides during specific hours and on the day purchased. If bought in adavnce online, wristbands are $22. If you buy onsite they are $25. Wristband hours: 7/1 Thursay-6-9pm, 7/3 Saturday- 3-6pm, 7/4 Sunday- 3-6pm. More info here.
Colorado Music Festival | Beethoven 7 + Augustin Hadelich
When: July 1 & 2, 2021, schedule and tickets here.
Music Director Peter Oundjian opens the 2021 Colorado Music Festival season with Beethoven’s brilliant and beloved Seventh Symphony. The Festival welcomes its 2021 artist-in-residence: violin phenomenon and audience favorite Augustin Hadelich. Hadelich begins his residency with Mendelssohn’s lyrical and inviting Violin Concerto, an absolute showpiece for the instrument. The program opens with a world premiere by the Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis, one of the most powerful voices in contemporary American music, whose touching elegy commemorates those we’ve lost. This performance will be delivered both in person and virtually. Each in-person ticket purchase also grants access to the virtual performance. If you would prefer to attend the virtual concert only, see the full list of virtual concerts or purchase a Virtual Concerts package here. Tickets $24 – $75, available here.
Baby Goat Yoga & Petting Farm
When: Saturdays & Sundays in June and July 2021
Hare Today, Goat Tomorrow Farmstead in Ward is hosting a Drop in Baby Goat Yoga & Drop in Petting Farm every Saturday & Sunday in June and July! Free Barnyard Dance party at 10 AM. Baby Goat Yoga (byo yoga mat) at 11 AM for $15/person (under 5 are free). Petting Farm: sit, pet, watch and play with baby goats and rabbits from Noon – 2 PM for $5/person (under age 2 free). Details here.
Longmont’s ArtWalk Summer on the Streets
When: Saturdays throughout the summer, 4 PM – 6 PM
Firehouse’s ArtWalk Longmont is hosting weekend mini art festivals all summer long with Summer on the Streets. Even through the pandemic, the Firehouse Art Center wants to support art, music and the local economy! ArtWalk Summer on the Streets is spread out over 8 weeks, allowing us to safely limit the amount of people gathered at once, while still offering an opportunity for artists to share their art and music. Three stages filled with music, each stage is surrounded by a mini artisan market. For the weekly lineup of artists and musicians, click here. This event is free.
Picnic on the Plaza
When: Thursdays throughout the summer, full schedule here.
Bring your own picnic and something to sit on, and join the City of Lafayette for Picnic on the Plaza! Free, live music on the lawn noon – 1pm on Thursdays beginning June 3. Each week will feature a different musician to suit a variety of tastes. Hosted by Festival Plaza, Opera on Tap Colorado, Art Night Out Lafayette CO, The Collective Community Arts Center, and ARTS!Lafayette. For the weekly lineup and more info, click here.
Rainbow Kids & Family Yoga
When: July 4, 2021 at 11 AM
This Independence Day, come together as a family for a playful yoga class outdoors under the tent at the Colorado Chautauqua! Rainbow Kids & Family Yoga is all about celebrating body-mind-breath with creativity and imagination. Come dressed to stretch, play, relax, and engage with songs and stories. Bring your yoga mats or just a picnic blanket big enough for everyone. You may even want to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn after (or plan for a delicious visit to the nearby Dining Hall)! Free or by donation CCA, register here.
Gasoline Lollipops at The Bee Hugger Farm
When: Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 6 – 9 PM
The 3-time winner of Colorado Daily’s “Best Local Band” and Denver Westword’s 2-time winner of “Best Country Band”, Gasoline Lollipops, is coming to The Bee Hugger Farm. Gasoline Lollipops stitch scraps of American roots music to patches of their own tattered hearts to form an all-new tapestry of bleeding rock n’ roll. We are THRILLED to host them. Spend time enjoying our farm, hear great tunes, dance your heart out, surround yourself with good people, grab some local honey, and embrace the summer vibes. Tickets $30, available here. Your entire ticket will go towards a non-profit that will be drawn from entries during the event and the cost of the band/event. This event will follow all local health & safety current guidelines. Pack-in/ Pack- out. Bring a blanket, chairs, friends, food, drink, etc!
MainGrass! Thursday Night Bluegrass
When: Thursdays in July 2021, from 6 PM – 9 PM
Bluegrass at MainStage…MainGrass! Join MainStage Brewing Company each Thursday evening for an incredible night of bluegrass featuring some of the best pickers from across the front range! Music is free, all ages, and open to one and all!
Sunset Yoga & Meditative Hike
When: Saturday, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Is there a better way to end the day than with Sunset Yoga and Meditative Hiking around the gorgeous Chautauqua grounds? Take a deeper breath of fresh air with Sandi in this slow Vinyasa and Restorative yoga session followed by a quiet group hike along the Enchanted Mesa trail. Return home more relaxed, grounded, and connected to the beauty of both your internal and external environment. Tickets $25, available here.
Boulder Reservoir Dinner on the Beach
When: July 9 – August 1, 2021, full schedule here.
Come experience Boulder like you never have before: Toes in the sand. The sunset on the water. Live acoustic music and summer breeze. Linen on the tables, bistro lights twinkling in the dusk…Four memorable courses from Chef Daniel Asher and friends. A curated pairing of wine, beer or spirits…Welcome to Driftwind: A limited engagement of Boulder’s first beachside dining experience. Benefitting a roster of inspirational local non-profit organizations, Driftwind’s Dinner on the Beach is a weekend-only limited engagement for the summer of 2021. Benefit These Incredible Organizations: Community Foundation of Boulder County, PLAY Foundation, There With Care, The Boulder JCC, Chef Ann Foundation, Garden to Table, EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Association), OUT Boulder County, Boulder Film Society / Boulder International Film Festival, The Conscious Alliance, The Inland Ocean Coalition, and the I Have a Dream Foundation. Friday and Saturday Evening Tickets: $60, plus service and fees. Includes Dinner, Drinks and Entertainment Saturdays: Add a Rocky Mountain Paddleboard Pontoon + Paddle Adventure to your Reservoir Experience! Sunday Evening Tickets (families welcome!): $30 adults, $20 children 12 and under. Includes Dinner, 1 drink, and Entertainment (additional beverage available for purchase)Beachside Dinners and Pairings.
Colorado Native: A Native American Comedy Showcase
When: Saturday, July 10 at 8 PM
Joshua Emerson hosts a showcase of the best in regional and national Indigenous Comics representing various Nations across America. Adrianne Chalepah headlines with Joshua Fournier, Wolf Brown, Evan Johnson and BK Shared. Presented to you by Creative Nations in collaboration with the Dairy Arts Center. Tickets $12, available here.
Roger’s River Run
When: Saturday, July 10, 2021, race begins at 7 PM
Join the City of Longmont Recreation Services for the Rogers River Run 5k: the GREENWAY GLOW! Wear your glow and party apparel to run, walk, or dance the 5k all the way to the finish line. This will be an untimed race in 2021, so feel free to take your time boogying on the course. For ages 5+; strollers are allowed for younger children. Arrive after 6pm to receive your bib, race shirt, and get your GLOW-on face painting! Enjoy glow paint stations throughout the course and at the finish! $23/person, register here.
Yoga Flow on the Roof with Monica Nabholz
When: Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 9 AM – 10 AM
Museum of Boulder is hosting Yoga Flow on the Roof with Monica Nabholz, a vinyasa style class that flows faster than a yoga class. You can still modify and work at your own pace. Focus on strength building, balance and breath per movement, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the flatirons. Tickets $18, available here.
The Petty Nicks Experience at Boulder Theater
When: Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 8 PM – Midnight
Boulder Theater presents The Petty Nicks Experience, a tribute to Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks. Tickets $30 ($35 day of show), available here.
Creekside Summer Sundays Market
When: Sundays throughout Summer 2021
Since Boulder Creek Festival had to move from it’s original May date, we’re holding a mini Boulder Creek Fest for several weeks leading up to the big event! Let’s kickoff summer with the Creekside Summer Sundays Market! We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our Boulder community and continue this longstanding festival tradition with all kinds of fun in the sun. Now I’m looking forward to all the outdoor summer fun in Boulder!
Family/Kid Yoga at Prospect Park
When: Saturdays this summer from 11:15 – Noon (no class June 19th, and July 17 + 24)
Mooka Moment is hosting Family/Kid Yoga every Saturday this summer at Prospect Park! A community family yoga class, great for ages preschool – elementary outside at Prospect New Town Park near Cavegirl Coffeehouse. Move, breathe, rest, and sit to notice ourselves. A fun and joyful class! Get moving outside, laugh a little (or a lot), and of course practice a moment of stillness. No equipment needed, class will be held on a grass lawn. Adults can participate too but it’s not required. We do ask that if any adult chooses not to participate, that you do stay close by. Suggested $15/family, or pay what you can, register here. Click here for a complete list of things to do with kids around Boulder this summer.
Tour of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
When: Saturdays & Sundays throughout the summer
A tour of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary is much more than a fun day spent getting to know the rescue’s amazing family of rescued animals. In fact, it is nearly impossible to leave without developing a deeper understanding of the unique personalities and complex emotional lives that all animals lead. Tours $20/adult, $10/kid, tickets here. Your donations directly support the sanctuary.
Yoga in the Park – Longmont
When: Every Monday, May 17 – September 6, 2021 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Elevated Yoga Studio is hosting Yoga in the Park every Monday through the spring and summer months! Join Elevated Yoga at Thompson Park for a beginner-friendly, easy going community class. Cost is free or pay what you want. If weather is not ideal, class may be cancelled.
Opening Reception for Web Model Dot Space
When: Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 5 – 8 PM
Join the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art to celebrate the opening of the summer Present Box exhibition, Web Model Dot Space with Exhibiting Artist Aaron Jones and writer Wesley Taylor. Remarks will be made throughout the evening, and guests are welcome to come and go as they please. A conversation between Jones and Taylor will also take place at the museum this evening. Reserve your seat for this 6:30pm lecture at bmoca.org. This is a FREE public reception.
Jonny Woods Live from the Hill
When: Friday, July 16, 2021 from 6 – 8 PM
Local singer and musician Jonny Woods will perform on the Hill between The Sink and Cafe Aion. Seating is available at the adjacent restaurants’ outdoor patios, otherwise standing room. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on if they like. This summer, spend your Friday nights on the Hill! Grab dinner to-go from one of the Hill’s many restaurants and head to the Hill Event Street where different local bands will be performing every week. You can also enjoy the live music over food and drinks from the outdoor patios of Cafe Aion, The Sink, and Sushi Hana.
Open Studio at Boulder Public Library’s Markerspace
When: Every Tuesday & Wednesday from 1 PM – 7 PM
Boulder Public Library and Building 61 offer Open Studio every week, giving free access to: 3D Printers, Sewing Machines, Electronics bench, Design Laptops, Vinyl Cutter, Screen Printing Equipment and more are available for use at this time. More info here.
Rose Hill Drive with Pacific at Boulder Theater
When: Friday, July 16, 2021 at 8 PM
Boulder Theater presents Rose Hill Drive with Pacific. After being named one of Rolling Stone’s top 10 artists to watch, releasing 3 studio albums, and spending 6 straight years in a van touring the world and opening for acts such as The Who and Van Halen, Boulder, CO based Rock band Rose Hill Drive decided to take a break. Now, 5 years later, they have resumed with the original 3 piece lineup and have a brand new album in their pocket. 21+ show. General admission $25, tickets available here.
Timeless Iranian Melodies Rooftop Concert
When: Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5 – 7 PM
Join the Museum of Boulder and the The Persian Cultural Circle for a live concert on the rooftop featuring Iranian and Central Asian (Turkish, Arabic, and Kurdish) melodies. Learn to sing a Persian song with us before you lean back and enjoy the concert under the stars. This musical presentation is brought to you by the Persian Cultural Circle in honor of TIRGAN, the Iranian summer Festival. It honors the rain deity along with water, our most precious shared resource which nourishes the crops and us! It was customary for friends to weave bracelets out of rainbow-colored threads and give them to one another as a sign of friendship, well wishes, and intentions for happiness. Wearing the colorful bracelets, all would go outside, share sweets and wine, dance, sing, play music, and engage in water splashing games while enjoying being in the community with others. Tickets $40, available here.
Boulder Creek Fest
When: July 16 – 18, 2021
Boulder Creek Festival is BACK this July with its longstanding festival tradition with all kinds of fun in the sun. Music from a stellar lineup of local artists at the Bandshell, Festival, and Community Stage. Enjoy all the eats from street food favorites to food trucks, exotic eats, and healthy options. Creekside for Kids with summer camp previews, face painting, Jeff and Paige and more activities. Discover the brilliant handmade wares at the Makers’ Market. Get to know and support the local and national Boulder businesses right in our backyard. For the most up to date schedule of events and more information visit: www.bouldercreekfest.com.
The majority of the festival will be free for all ages and will be accessible to everyone in the community. There will be a few ticketed events throughout the festival footprint in order to maintain occupancy levels laid out by County and State Health Officials. For up-to-date information, click here.
Vintage Market Days at Boulder County Fairgrounds
When: July 16 – 18, 2021, daily from 10 AM – 4 PM
Vintage Market Days of Northern Colorado is an upscale market featuring vintage inspired original art, jewelry, home decor, antiques, handmade treasures and more. Located at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Tickets $15 for all three days, $10 for Saturday and Sunday, available here.
Play Me A Memory: Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel & Elton John
When: July 16 – 17, 2021, schedule here.
Play Me a Memory celebrates the songbooks of two of the most decorated artists of all time: Billy Joel and Elton John. Collectively, these two artists have sold almost half a billion albums and dominated the music scene for over half a century. Jack and Dan Barton breathe new life into these songbooks in an intimate evening featuring songs like: Movin Out, Tiny Dancer, Only the Good Die Young, Bennie and the Jets, Vienna and many more of your favorite hits. The Barton Brothers are a piano-centric songwriting and performance duo based right here on the Front Range, drawing influences from from Billy Joel to Ben Folds, the best of musical theater and a little Top 40 mixed in for good measure. Their built-in sibling chemistry is the stronghold of their infectious, high-energy performances. Tickets $65 – $75, dinner included. More information and online reservations here.
Nia on the Roof
When: Saturday, July 17 from 9 – 10 AM
Join the Museum of Boulder for a Nia fusion fitness class on the Roof with Leslie Dunlap! Nia is a form of fusion fitness. It combines movements and concepts from yoga, martial arts, jazz and modern dance. Nia classes offer total body cardiovascular conditioning and cross-training for any sport or activity. All Nia movements are adaptable and can be personalized for any level of fitness and agility. $18, register here.
Colorado Music Festival | Conrad Tao Performs Mozart
When: Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM
In this stunning all-Mozart program, the “energetic and engaging” Ludovic Morlot (Daily Telegraph) conducts the composer’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, an urgent and intensely expressive masterpiece which explores the anguish and triumph of the human spirit. Celebrated pianist Conrad Tao, “an explosive force” with “a hefty dash of charm” (Baltimore Sun), joins the Festival to perform Mozart’s optimistic Piano Concerto No. 23. Tickets $48 – $75, available here.
Boulder’s Story Slam
After a year and a half of online story slams, Boulder’s Story Slam is excited to be back in person for the “We’re Back!” event. They’ve got the mic. You bring the stories. This month’s theme is CAMP. What happened while you were camped out at home during quarantine? Did you get away with staying up past curfew at camp? Did your campiness win you the lead role of the school musical? Did you fall in love with your camp counselor? All the details on how the slam works here. If you don’t want the mic this time, you are welcome to listen to a great night of storytelling. Tickets: $10 student/youth; $15/adults; $25/VIP guaranteed front row seating, available here.
On The Rocks: A Modern Rat Pack Quartet
When: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6 PM
On the Rocks is Denver’s very own Modern Rat Pack Quartet! BDT Stage will be hosting the best of the Rat Pack sound in only the finest harmonic and polished package. With vocal stylings spanning decades, including music from Frank Sinatra, The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys and everything in between, On the Rocks delivers sounds as classic as your favorite gin martini…and just as spirited. Tickets $65 – $75 and include dinner, tickets and more info available here.
The Denver Dolls feat. Bianca and the Fly Boys
When: July 23 – 24, 2021, schedule here.
BDT Stage is hosting The Denver Dolls featuring Bianca and the Fly Boys in July! Inspired by beloved WWII Era Shows of the past, this sassy, all-female darling doll trio root their musical style, beautiful look, and light-hearted performance in the tradition of the beloved female groups of the Thirties, Forties and Fifties (with just a smattering of music from today). Tickets $65 – $75, includes dinner. More info and tickets available here.
49th Annual RockyGrass
When: July 23 – 25, 202, full schedule and main stage lineup here.
Our late July favorite is back! Lyons becomes the center of the bluegrass universe as generations of legends and future-legends and Festivarians converge under the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River at Planet Bluegrass for RockyGrass. This year’s lineup includes Sam Bush Bluegrass Band, Bela Fleck, Della Mae, The Infamous Stringdusters and many more. Bluegrass lovers who have kids can rejoice — kids 12 and under enter for FREE! Rockygrass is family-friendly, offering a kids area to include a variety of fun, planet-minded activities throughout the day, including crafts, slacklining, tubing the St. Vrain, a musical instrument petting zoo, kids music performances, knot tying, and much more. RockyGrass is held at Planet Bluegrass, 500 W Main St, Lyons, Colorado 80540. Cost: $80+, Tickets are already on sale here.
Gentle Yoga on the Roof with Kerry Maiorca
When: Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 9 AM – 10 AM
Museum of Boulder is hosting Gentle Yoga on the Roof with Kerry Maiorca. This class will consist of warm-up exercises, yoga poses for strength, flexibility, coordination and balance, and relaxation time at the end of class. Rooted in the traditional yoga tenets of unity of body, mind and breath, this class is for those who are stiff and need gentle wake-up cues for the body. Throughout the hour participants will be led to carefully explore, stretch, and strengthen the whole system, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the flatirons. Tickets $18, available here.
Crow Song Trio Outdoor Show at The Bee Hugger Farm
When: Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 6 – 8:30 PM
Get ready for a truly unique outdoor show with Crow Song Trio at The Bee Hugger Farm! Crow Song Trio incorporates elements of folk, blues, rock, and more, with a focus on songwriting and improvisation. Crow Song plays original music like nothing you’ve heard. Do crows sing? Come find out. Spend time enjoying the farm, great tunes, good people, and the summer vibes. Tickets are only $15, available here. Your entire ticket will go towards a non-profit that will be drawn from entries during the event and the cost of the band/event. This event will follow all local health & safety current guidelines. Pack-in/ Pack- out. Bring a blanket, chairs, friends, food, drink, etc, and create your dancing and listening space!
Meadow Music with Jeff and Paige
When: Monday, July 26 2021 from 5 – 6 PM
A kid favorite and one of our family’s favorite things to do around Boulder in June! Join the musical duo Jeff and Paige for mornings of children’s music and nature education. Sponsored by City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks Division Meadow Music is an award-winning environmental education program.
Meadow Music is held at the Boulder Bandshell. Reservations required this year. Always free.
Boulder County Farmers Markets
When: In Downtown Boulder on 13th& Canyon Blvd every Saturday from 8 AM – 2 PM & every Wednesday from 4 PM – 8 PM; In Longmont every Saturday at the Boulder County Fairgrounds from 8 AM – 1 PM.
Boulder County Farmers Markets are running a little differently, but they are still a great place to source local foods. Read through BCFM’s safety precautions to help you plan your market experience during these times, or to make a shopping reservation. You can find that information here.
Chris Collins with Alex Mitchell: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER
When: July 29 – 31, 2021 from 6 – 9 PM
BDT Stage presents the best John Denver tribute show on any side of the Rocky Mountains, bringing us all home to the place we belong. With similarities between Chris’ and John’s voices, award-winning singer-songwriter, Chris Collins brings the unmistakable energy and enthusiasm to the stage that was the hallmark of John Denver’s performance. Featuring Boulder Canyon musician Alex Mitchell on guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. Tickets $70 – $80, includes dinner. Available here.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
When: June – August 2021, full schedule here.
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival was founded in 1958 and is still going strong. Held every summer at the picturesque Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and the indoor University Theatre on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, this festival is consistently among the most critically acclaimed of its kind in the nation. CSF’s award-winning education program also presents classes, workshops and camps for all ages throughout the year. This summer’s performances include Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Odyssey & Pericles. The Colorado Shakespeare Festival will be held at Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, University Theatre. Tickets available here.
2021 Rocky Mountain 5K & Half Marathon
When: July 30 – 31, 2021
Escape to the mountains, breathe in crisp, fresh air, and enjoy a vacation unlike any other for the 2021 Rocky Mountain 5K & Half Marathon. This scenic run takes place in historic Estes Park, Colorado, just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. Race Dates: 5K – July 30, 2021, Half Marathon – July 31, 2021. Prices vary. 5K & %k Fun Run $55, Half Marathon $149, Elk Double (5K & Half Marathon) $230. Register here.
Arts in the Park: Ivalas Quartet
When: Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 7 PM
Colorado Music Festival Presents Ivalas Quartet at Boulder’s Arts in the Park. Experience the artistry of the Ivalas Quartet, selected by the Sphinx Organization to perform with and learn from Colorado Music Festival musicians as Festival Fellows. Founded in Ann Arbor in 2016, the Ivalas Quartet is composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts, violist Aimée McAnulty, and cellist Pedro Sánchez. Tickets here.
Apple Valley Art Show
When: Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 9 AM
Join us for the 4th Annual Apple Valley Art Show! Featuring a whole bunch of new, exciting vendors, including blacksmithing demos, baked goods, mosaics, and lots, lots more! Tommy Boy Donuts will be here baking up fresh, hot donuts too. What’s not to love? Entry is free. The Apple Valley Art Show will be held at 2136 Apple Valley Rd, Lyons, CO 80540.
SnowyGrass Music Festival
When: July 30 – 31, 2021, full schedule here.
Estes Park’s longest running bluegrass festival, SnowyGrass is back for summer 2021!
Lineup features The Special Consensus, Chain Station, Blue Canyon Boys, Rapidgrass, CPG Allstars and more! Full lineup here and details here. Presented by Visit Estes Park, Snowy Peaks Winery and in partnership with Ziggy’s Coffee of Estes Park, Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, and many other great sponsors. Tickets $75.
