420 at Fox Theatre = Jam Bands + Late Night Energy
šæ Boulderās 420 Night, Dialed All the Way Up
Happy Monday, Boulder! š
Boulder knows how to celebrateābut tonight hits a little different. Thereās a certain kind of energy in the air, and itās not just the usual Monday vibe. Todayās edition is well thought out, but it wonāt take 12 years to readā¦only 5 minutes of the best things going on around Boulder such as:
ā¢ Where to catch the ultimate 4/20 concert tonight
ā¢ A jam-band lineup that turns into a late-night dance party
ā¢ The one spot bringing all the Boulder vibes together
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š¶ CannaBuffs X 420 at Fox Theatre
If youāre looking for the place to be this 4/20 night, this is it.
š Fox Theatre
ā° 7:00 PM ā Late
šļø Ticketed event
This isnāt just a concertāitās a full-on Boulder-style 420 experience.
The night kicks off with Abernathy Shagnaster, bringing that laid-back jam-band groove that feels like sunshine in musical form. Then Young and Dead take over, channeling classic Grateful Dead energy that practically guarantees a swaying crowd and a few āthis is my songā moments.
And just when you think the nightās peakedāSomething Electric flips the switch with a late-night DJ set that turns the whole thing into a full dance party.
Itās jam, itās nostalgia, itās high-energy beatsāall wrapped into one night that feels very Boulder.
Expect a mix of:
šø Jam band lovers
šæ 420 celebrators
š Late-night dancers
š¤ People just here for the vibes
Basicallyā¦ if you like music and a good crowd, youāll fit right in.
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šø See what heās sharing ā š Boulder
Give it a tap, a like, or a share ā Rocky notices š
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š„ However You Celebrateā¦
Whether youāre heading to Fox Theatre or just soaking up the 420 energy around town, todayās all about good vibes and community.
Forward this to your concert crew, grab your tickets if you havenāt yet, and enjoy the ride.
Got an event coming up? Send it our wayāwe might feature it next.
Answer: B) Grateful Dead šø
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See you Wednesday, Boulder. šæ
ā Ben
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