ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS ONE MIND is a rare cinematic portrait of life inside one of China’s most austere and revered Zen communities. The monks at Zhenru Chan Monastery continue to uphold a strict monastic code established over 1200 years ago by the founding patriarchs of Zen in China.
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS WOMEN OF TIBET: GYALYUM CHEMO - THE GREAT MOTHER, director Rosemary Rawcliffe Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo - The Great Mother recounts the compelling story of Dekyi Tsering, the mother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Dekyi Tsering, known by Tibetans as 'Gyalyum Chemo' or 'Great Mother,' gave birth to […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS Lyrical Dharma: A Journey through Music and Mindfulness. This will be an immersive experience blending spoken word, live performance and readings.
Join us for a celebratory evening as we launch three powerful new exhibitions at the Dairy Arts Center. The Autumn Exhibit Party brings together artists, curators, and community for an immersive night of art, conversation, and connection. Explore three exciting new exhibitions that span borders, identities, and histories: We Are From Iran, curated by Parisa […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS O MOTHER GAIA - THE WORLD OF GARY SNYDER, director Colin Still This is the first feature-length film documenting the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet/activist Gary Snyder. A participant in the famed 1955 Six Gallery poetry reading in San Francisco that launched the Beat era (and the careers of […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS THE LION’S ROAR, director Mark Elliott This is the masterful portrait of the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, the great Tibetan Buddhist master known as the Black Hat Lama. The Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, one of the four great lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. His line of successive […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS WISDOM OF HAPPINESS, directors Barbara Miller & Philip Delaquis WISDOM OF HAPPINESS is a deeply intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly 90 years old, offers practical advice for navigating the 21st century's challenges. The film captures the Dalai Lama speaking directly to viewers, creating a […]
TICKETS A Mesmerizing New Work by Internationally Recognized Choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl in Collaboration with Renowned Concert Pianist George Lopez Lemon Sponge Cake performs the mesmerizing poetry of LOLA RUN, a new work by choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl. With a lean, elegant, modernist, almost mechanical impressionism, the audience faces the beauty of how bodies move in space […]
TICKETS Medea’s shock and grief when her husband Jason discards her to marry King Creon’s daughter quickly turns to rage. She vows revenge—but how much revenge is enough? Euripides explores how a person’s pride can lead to deadly recklessness regarding consequences. Thursdays 8/28 & 9/11 are Name-Your-Price-Nights. Seats are available on a first come, first […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS BRAKHAGE ON BRAKHAGE, director Colin Still Working outside the mainstream, the wildly prolific, visionary Stan Brakhage made more than 350 films over a half century. Challenging all taboos in his exploration of “birth, sex, death, and the search for God,” he turned his camera on explicit lovemaking, childbirth, even autopsy. 94 […]
TICKETS Sept 10-14 This family-friendly wildlife movie takes viewers on an unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by indigenous environmentalist Quannah Chasinghorse, the film beautifully showcases the abundant wildlife of the region, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse, and boldly advocates for better management of water and wildlife. Made in […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS Presence and sound, guided meditation and sound bath. This offering will include a short dharma talk on self-compassion and presence, followed by a guided meditation and immersive sound bath.
TICKETS Sept 10-14 In this animated feature, Little Frida is a bright-eyed girl who loves exploring in her Mexican village and playing with friends. When a polio diagnosis casts a cloud over her spirit, she is forced into the solitude of her bedroom. There, she finds solace in her imagination, brimming with possibilities. Hola Frida […]
ALL ACCESS PASS TICKETS BLESSINGS: THE TSOKNYI NANGCHEN NUNS OF TIBET, director Victress Hitchcock In 2005, Tsokyni Rinpoche, a renowned Buddhist teacher, led a group of Western women on a journey into a remote mountainous region of Eastern Tibet to visit nunneries where 3000 women were practicing an ancient yogic tradition of Buddhist teachings. This […]
TICKETS Sept 17, the feast day for Saint Hildegard of Bingen The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard is an inspirational documentary of how the filmmaker reaffirms his life's work when he fell in love with a 12th century Saint. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in spirituality, history, music, or the power of the human spirit […]
TICKETS Sept 19 After a painful breakup, small-town Gemma moves to Los Angeles with the hopes of making it big. To get on her feet, she takes a job working the overnight shift at Somnium - a mysterious, experimental sleep clinic where dreams are made real. Meanwhile, Gemma throws herself into the cutthroat world of […]
TICKETS Sept 17-20 This documentary takes viewers on an epic journey—from witnessing firsthand how animals think, use language and feel love, to dangerous investigations of powerful industries using custom-built surveillance equipment and never-before-attempted tactics. Inquiries into evolution, animals' emotional intelligence and the deconstruction of speciesism lay the groundwork for a profound philosophical idea that may […]
TICKETS Sept 17-20 Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship, but his preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his younger autistic brother Ethan. Jeremy's path leads him on a journey of discovery both internal and of his brother's savant-like gifts, that if embraced can create an unstoppable pair. But […]
TICKETS Join Motus Theater and Elevate Boulder participants for an afternoon of storytelling about their experience as part of the City of Boulder’s guaranteed income pilot program. In this innovative, inaugural program, 200 participants received $500 a month without conditions for two years. Participants will share experiences of the impact of Elevate Boulder, how it […]
TICKETS Sept 21 "Hildegard Speaks" is a 72-minute film that brings the wisdom and spirit of 12th-century mystic Hildegard von Bingen to life. Based on Dr. Annette Esser's book "Saint Hildegard Speaks," the film features Dr. Esser who embodies Hildegard, sharing her insights and experiences through a series of captivating presentations. Filmed along the Hildegard […]
TICKETS Rosh & The Blind Cafe Orchestra + Richie Flores Project and Special Guest Artist James Carson (on Sept 20-21 only) Join us for an award-winning social impact music and dinner in the dark experience at the Dairy Arts Center. Enjoy a tapas-style dinner, social impact discussion with legally blind ambassadors, and live music in […]
TICKETS Sept 26 A stop-motion/live-action masterpiece inspired by the works of Jewish-Polish author and artist Bruno Schulz. A ghostly train journey on a forgotten branch line transports a son, Jozef, visiting his dying Father in a remote Galician Sanatorium. Upon arrival, Jozef finds the Sanatorium entirely moribund and run by a dubious Doctor Gotard, who […]
TICKETS Goodnight Moon: A Fiber Tale is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see your favorite children’s story brought to life like never before. Created by artists Dundee and Lee, this one-of-a-kind installation is handcrafted with over 150 miles of yarn and nearly six million stitches, capturing every detail of The Great Green Room in breathtaking scale. […]
TICKETS Sept 27, 8:30pm Janae Burris is a comedian, actor and writer based in Denver Colorado. A native of South Los Angeles and a California Institute of the Arts alumna, her comedy style is something similar to a one-woman show. She is the New Talent Coordinator at Comedy Works where you can find her performing […]
TICKETS Sept 24-28 With bonus 26 minutes of live performance only available in theaters, not online. Jeff Buckley, a rising star with an otherworldly voice, left the 90s music world reeling when he died suddenly after the release of his debut album. In a tragic accident, Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis in […]
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