🎉 July in Boulder: Music, Art, and Airborne Magic | | | Clear your calendar and grab your sunscreen—Boulder’s July is bursting with festivals that hit every note. Want to hear a world-class orchestra under the rafters of a historic auditorium? Float away with a sunrise balloon launch? Stroll through downtown’s biggest open-air art show or vibe to bluegrass by a mountain stream? This is your month. Let’s make July one to remember. | Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas. | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉 | | 🧠 Trivia Time | 👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer 🌳 | | The Bulletin | Have something meaningful to share with the community? Showcase your business, event, opportunity, or announcement with a growing list of 3,900+ readers. | | 🌄Boulder Fun Fact: No Fireworks, No Problem | Fireworks are completely illegal in Boulder, including sparklers, snaps, and even smoke bombs. With wildfire risks high year-round, the city takes fire safety seriously—and so do we. So this 4th of July, celebrate Boulder-style: with music, mountain views, and zero risk of setting the neighborhood on fire. 🔥🌄 |
| | High-quality pies, good vibes, and a patio made for summer hangs—Barchetta is pizza the way it should be. With creative combos, familiar favorites, and a tap wall for toasting, it’s the kind of spot where great meals turn into great memories. Bonus: the staff’s energy is just as warm as the oven. |
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| | 🎉 July in Boulder: Music, Art, and Airborne Magic | | Buckle up, Boulder. July is shaping up to be a festival-filled fever dream in all the right ways. Whether you’re chasing orchestral crescendos beneath the Flatirons or watching hot air balloons lift off at dawn, there’s something special waiting around every corner this month. Here’s your cheat sheet for soaking up Boulder’s biggest summer highlights: | 🎻 Colorado Music Festival | 📅 July 3–Aug. 3📍 Chautauqua Auditorium | Prepare for goosebumps. From symphonic classics to brand-new premieres, this month-long festival brings world-class musicians to Boulder’s all-wood concert hall for a spellbinding experience. | 🎈 Erie Hot Air Balloon Launch | 📅 July 14, 6–8 AM📍 Weld County Rd 5 & Colliers Pkwy | Early birds get the magic. Watch dozens of colorful balloons inflate and drift into the morning sky—just bring your coffee and your camera. | 🎨 Pearl Street Arts Fest | 📅 July 18–20📍 Downtown Boulder | The Pearl Street Mall transforms into a stunning open-air gallery, with over 100 juried artists showing off everything from sculpture and photography to jewelry and mixed media. |
| 🎵 RockyGrass Festival | 📅 July 25–27📍 Lyons, CO | Traditional bluegrass meets red rock cliffs and river views in this legendary Lyons fest. This year’s lineup? Molly Tuttle, The Fretliners, East Nash Grass, and more. Pack your banjo—or just your lawn chair. | 🌀 Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival | 📅 July 27–Aug. 8📍 Boulder, CO | Ready to fly? This unique movement festival brings together aerial artists from around the globe for silks, hoop, rope, and beyond. Performances, classes, and immersive workshops all month long. |
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| | 🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder 🎭 | | Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar | | 🌟 That’s a Wrap: July, We’re In | Whether you’re a classical music lover, an art collector, or someone who just really likes to see things float, July in Boulder has something to surprise and delight. Mark your calendar, gather your crew, and get ready to festival your face off. | 👉 Answer: B) 1933 | 💡 Fun Fact: Perched at Flagstaff Summit, this stone amphitheater has been a Boulder treasure for over 90 years. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it’s seen weddings, concerts, and stargazing events—all with sweeping views that never get old. | | | | Interested in other What’s Happenin’ newsletters? | |
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