| 🎉 Happy Women’s Month, Boulder! 🌞 | March is here, and so is International Women’s Day this Saturday, March 8! 💜 From trailblazing entrepreneurs to fearless outdoor adventurers, inspiring artists to passionate activists, Boulder is full of women who make this community shine. 🌟 | And speaking of celebrating, this weekend is packed with things to do. Subaru WinterFest is taking over Eldora, there’s live music all around town, and we’ve even got spring-like weather making a surprise appearance! Ready to dive in? Let’s go! 🎿🎶☀️ | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉 | | 🎿 Subaru WinterFest: Music, Gear & Mountain Vibes at Eldora! | | If fresh powder, live music, and free snacks sound like your kind of weekend, Subaru WinterFest is where you need to be. From March 7-9, Eldora is turning into a winter playground with gear demos, giveaways, and live performances—all with a side of cozy bonfires and hot cocoa. | 🎶 Live Tunes on the Mountain | WinterFest is bringing Americana, bluegrass, and indie jams to the slopes. Here’s who’s playing: | 🎵 Friday: iZCALLi (2:30 – 4:00 PM) | 🎵 Saturday: The Sweet Lillies (12:30 – 2:00 PM) & Shadowgrass (2:30 – 4:00 PM) | 🎵 Sunday: Drunken Hearts (1:00 – 2:30 PM) |
| 🏔️ What Else is Happening? | ❄️ Gear demos—test out skis, snowboards & winter gear from big-name brands. | 🐶 Meet the Avalanche Rescue Dogs (because they’re adorable AND heroes). | 🔥 Bonfire vibes—roast s’mores over Solo Stove fires. | 🎁 Win cool stuff—like outdoor gear & a Thule cargo box. | 🚺 Saturday’s a big one—SheJumps is hosting Get the Girls Out for International Women’s Day. |
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| 🚙 Bonus if You Drive a Subaru | Carpooling with 3+ people in a Subaru? You get free VIP parking. Subaru owners also get special giveaways (while supplies last), so if you drive one, now’s your time to shine. | Bottom line? It’s a weekend of good snow, good music, and good vibes. Whether you’re in it for the skiing, the snacks, or the dogs, WinterFest is a guaranteed good time. | Are you heading up? Hit reply and let us know! 🎿🎶🔥 | 🍴 Discover Boulder’s Best Restaurants here. | ⭐ Explore Boulder’s MICHELIN-Recommended Restaurants here. | 🛏️ Visiting friends or family in town? Share our guide to Boulder’s Best Hotels here. | | 🏔️ Boulder Trivia Time! | | 🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder: Weekend Buzz 🎭 | 🎵 Friday, March 7 | 💰 Free Events | 🛫 Talking Travel with Pauline Frommer – Get insider travel tips from the famous guidebook author. @ 2999 Pearl St., 5-6 p.m. (Free) | 🍹 College Night – Cheap drinks, good vibes. Just show your student ID! @ Avanti F&B, 9-11 p.m. (Recurring Fridays, Free) | 💵 Ticketed Events | 💃 Open Space: Curated by CU Dance Connection – Student-produced, multi-style dance show. @ CU Theatre, 7 p.m. ($20, runs through Sunday) | 🎶 High Lonesome – Bluegrass at its finest! @ eTown Hall, 7-9:30 p.m. ($20-$35) | 🎷 Blues Dance Party: Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers – Horn-driven blues, funk, and soul. @ Roots Music Project, 7:30-10 p.m. ($15-$20) | 🎸 Max Mackey Full Band Album Release w/ Ryan Dart – Local album release celebration. @ Velvet Elk Lounge, 8-11 p.m. ($14) | 🎤 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Squeaky Feet – High-energy jam band magic. @ Boulder Theater, 8 p.m. ($29.50-$35) |
| 🌿 Saturday, March 8 | 💰 Free Events | 👩🎨 The New Local’s International Women’s Day Celebration – Art, performances, and community gathering. @ The New Local, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Free) | 🌿 Saturday Market – Local vendors, food, and community. @ The Riverside, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Recurring Saturdays, Free) | 🎭 Black Futures in Art: The Space Between Us – A thought-provoking exhibit. @ Dairy Arts Center (Ongoing, Free) | 📸 Eye to Eye: Portraits of Pride, Strength, Beauty – A powerful portrait series. @ Museum of Boulder (On view through April 20, Free) | 💵 Ticketed Events | 🎭 One-Day Intro to Clown Workshop – Learn the art of clowning (yes, really). @ Boulder Clown Club, 12-4 p.m. (Pay what you can) | 🩰 Art & Movement Workshop: Ancestral Movement Practice – Wellness & art collide. @ Dairy Arts Center, 1-2 p.m. ($20-$25) | 🖼️ Art Exhibitions: Ky Anderson + Courtney Sennish – Explore contemporary art. @ Nick Ryan Gallery, 5-8 p.m. (Ongoing, Free) | 🖼️ Stained Glass Sunflowers Workshop – Work with blown glass and rondels. @ Colorado Glassworks, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ($365) | 🌱 Terrarium Building Workshop – Create your own mini-garden. @ Moss Houseplants, 2-3:30 p.m. ($45) | 🎸 Deer Creek Sharp Shooters & Shovelin Stone – Rock and folk fusion. @ Velvet Elk Lounge, 8-11 p.m. ($20) | 🎶 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Night 2!) – Funk, energy, and psychedelic jams. @ Boulder Theater, 8 p.m. ($29.50-$35) | 🎉 Big Something After Party! – Keep the energy going post-show. @ Roots Music Project, 1 a.m. ($25) |
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| 🎟️ Sunday, March 9 | 💰 Free Events | 🎤 Christian Science Monitor: Values-Based Reporting – A deep dive into journalism with purpose. @ Christian Science Reading Room, 12-1 p.m. (Recurring monthly, 2nd Sunday, Free) | 💵 Ticketed Events | 🎶 Every Choir – A chance to sing in a choir for an afternoon. @ eTown Hall, 1-2:30 p.m. ($15, $10 for students) | 🎸 Oh He Dead – Indie soul-rock goodness. @ eTown Hall, 7-9:30 p.m. ($25-$40) | ✨ Need plans? Whether you’re in the mood for bluegrass, folk-rock, or classic covers, Boulder’s live music scene is thriving this week! 🎸🎷 | | 🏡 Real Estate Round-Up Is Coming! (But We’ll Keep It Chill) | The votes are in, and the community wants a real estate section! 🏠✨ But don’t worry, we’re not turning into a real estate newsletter. We’ll keep it light, interesting, and only share the most unique, quirky, or dream-worthy listings we find. Think stunning mountain views, cool architectural gems, and homes that make you say, “Wait, that’s in Boulder?!” | Got a specific kind of listing you’d love to see? Hit reply and let us know! 🔑💬 | | 🌤️ Boulder Weather Outlook | Friday, March 7 – AM Snow Showers ❄️ | High: 35°F | Low: 24°F | 🌬 NE 5 mph | A chilly start with some light snow showers in the morning, but things should clear up as the day goes on. Bundle up if you’re heading out early! | Saturday, March 8 – Sunny ☀️ | High: 50°F | Low: 31°F | 🌬 ENE 4 mph | Blue skies return just in time for the weekend! A perfect day for a winter hike or a downtown stroll. | Sunday, March 9 – Sunny & Warmer ☀️ | High: 66°F | Low: 35°F | 🌬 W 6 mph | Spring-like temps are making a cameo! Grab your sunglasses and get outside—this is patio weather, Boulder. | Monday, March 10 – Partly Cloudy ⛅ | High: 70°F | Low: 35°F | 🌬 WSW 7 mph | Is this actually March? A stunningly warm day ahead—expect locals to flock to the trails, beer gardens, and any spot with a mountain view. | ☀️ Weekend Tip: With snow clearing out and temps rising fast, expect prime conditions for spring skiing in the morning and patio hangs in the afternoon. Best of both worlds! ⛷️🍻 | | Enjoy the Weekend, Boulder! | | Whether you’re hitting the slopes at Subaru WinterFest, celebrating International Women’s Day, or just soaking up the sunshine, we hope you have an amazing weekend. 🌟 | Thanks for being part of this community—we love keeping you in the loop on all things Boulder. Got plans you’re excited about? Hit reply and tell us! | Until next time, stay adventurous, stay curious, and have a fantastic weekend! ☀️🏔️💃 | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🏔️🐝 |
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