Dairy Arts Center

Science on Screen®: From Arrival to Atoms Thinking Quantum
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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From the sci-fi world of Arrival to the quantum behavior of atoms, this interactive discussion with Dr. Heather Lewandowski explores how ideas about information, uncertainty, and measurement shape our understanding of the physical universe.
Lecture 6:00 PM; Film Screening 7:00 PM
This event is FREE for Dairy Arts Center Members as part of the Science on Screen® series

About Dr. Heather Lewandowski
Heather Lewandowski is a professor of physics and Fellow of JILA at the University of Colorado Boulder. She leads two research programs, one in experimental molecular physics and the other in physics education research. Her molecular physics research efforts focus on studying interactions and reactions of cold, chemically important molecules and ions. Her physics education research program studies ways to increase students’ proficiency in experimental scientific practices, as well as research in quantum science education and workforce development. She earned her B.S. in physics from Michigan Technological University and her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. She later completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

About Arrival
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. (Denis Villeneuve, 2016, Canada | United States, 1:56, PG-13)

Public Enemies Private Friends
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join Boulder Valley Health Center and The Alma Collective for a special community screening of “Public Enemies, Private Friends” — a powerful film that explores how we can disagree without becoming divided.
At a time when conversations around politics, health, education, and social issues can quickly turn into conflict, this film offers a hopeful and practical message: we can hold different views and still remain neighbors, colleagues, and friends. “Public Enemies, Private Friends” invites us to move beyond outrage and toward understanding, reminding us that civility is not weakness—it is the foundation of a strong, resilient community.
Following the screening, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a guided discussion focused on constructive dialogue, mutual respect, and preventing further escalation in our local community.

Young Mothers | Apr 1-5
2026-04-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 1-5
In a shelter in Liège, Belgium, a group of young women face the challenges and exhilaration of motherhood. Looking ahead to an uncertain future, the new mothers aspire to break free of the past and not repeat the cycles of neglect, abuse, and abandonment that have defined their young lives. Jessica grew up in a foster family, and must understand why her biological mother could not keep her. Perla wrestles with the unreliability of her boyfriend, and confronts the possibility that she may need to raise her child alone. Julie has a more stable partner, but cannot imagine parenthood until she overcomes her drug habit once and for all. And Ariane must protect her baby at all costs, with the daunting recognition that her home may not be safe for her daughter. Winner of the Best Screenplay prize at Cannes, this is a delicate and hopeful study of women on the brink of new life. (Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne, 2025, Belgium, 1:45, NR)

Ghost Elephants | Apr 1-5
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 1-5
For over a decade, Dr. Steve Boyes, conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer, has been in search of a mysterious, elusive herd of Ghost Elephants in the highlands of Angola, deep within its forests. From acclaimed director Werner Herzog (“Grizzly Man”), GHOST ELEPHANTS follows Boyes on an epic journey as he sets out with some of the best master trackers in the world, in pursuit of an animal long believed to be a myth. (Werner Herzog, 2025, USA, 1:38, NR)

BVSD Annual High School Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
On View April 2 – May 3 | Opening Reception: April 2 , 5 – 7 PM
For the BVSD Annual High School Art Exhibition, this year’s theme is “The Third Eye,” in line with this year’s PEEK fundraiser theme. The prompt was shared with BVSD educators in September, giving teachers and students an entire academic year to explore the idea in the classroom. The theme has served as a launching point for sustained educational inquiry. The exhibition opens with a public reception and, in partnership with Boulder Arts Week, will feature a student-led artist talk for the first time.
The Third Eye invites student artists to explore the connections between art, spirituality, and the unseen. Centered on the idea that art can be more than representation, the theme positions creative practice as a portal into liminal spaces, forgotten rituals, and deeper ways of knowing.
Across art history, artists have turned to spiritual and mystical traditions as sources of transformation—from Hildegard of Bingen’s illuminated visions and Georgiana Houghton’s trance drawings to the abstract languages of Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky. In this lineage, students ask: How does art help us access the unknown? How can ritual, myth, or meditation be part of creative practice? What does it mean to “see” beyond the visible?

Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance: the Light vs the Dark | Apr 3-5
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance presents the Light vs the Dark, a new evening-length aerial and movement-based work premiering at the Dairy Arts Center’s Gordon Gamm Theatre. Artistic Direction: Valerie Morris, Producing Artistic Director, Nancy Smith. Performers: Peyton Burns, Sarah Brookins, Whitney Moore, Valerie Morris, Hillary Pokrykwa, Michelle Randolph, Nancy Smith, and Anastasia Timina.
Through innovative stagecraft, aerial rigging, and a cast of eight performers, the piece explores the timeless struggle between Light and Dark—reimagined for our contemporary moment.
For more info: https://frequentflyers.org/events/

CenterStage Theatre Company Mean Girls High School Version | April 3 - 12
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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CenterStage is delighted to be returning to the Dairy Arts Center for our 2026 Winter/Spring mainstage production which will be presented in the 117-seat Grace Gamm theatre at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder.
NOTE THAT MEAN GIRLS; HIGH SCHOOL VERSION IS PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Each person entering, regardless of age, must be ticketed.
It is up to the parent/guardian to determine if event age appropriate. If a patron becomes disruptive, that patron, and the group they arrived with, may be asked to leave. No refunds. No children in laps, seat sharing, or infants in carriers or arms will be permitted.
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
MEAN GIRLS; Book by TINA FEY; Music by JEFF RICHMOND; Lyrics by NELL BENJAMIN. Based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls. Original Broadway Production Produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman. Paramount PictureS Marisa Sechrest, Ars Nova Entertainment, Berlind Productions, Steve Burke, Scott M. Dellman, Roy Furman, Robert Greenblatt, Ruth Hendel, Jam Theatricals, The John Gore Foundation, The Lowy Salpeter Company, James L. Nederalnder, Christine Schwarzman, Universal Theatrical Group. Executive Producer; David Turner.
Mean Girls Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Dolly | Apr 3
2026-04-03 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 3
A young woman, Macy, fights for survival after being abducted by a deranged, monster-like figure who wants to raise Macy as their child. A daring blend of New French Extremity and 1970s American horror. (Rod Blackhurst, 2026, USA, 1:22, R)

Motus Theater Presents: Motus Playback Many Paths, One Home: Stories of Colorado and Country
2026-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Motus Theater Presents: Motus Playback — Many Paths, One Home: Stories of Colorado and Country
Share your story and engage in community conversation about our past, present, and future.
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States and 150 years of Colorado, Motus Theater invites you to an interactive Playback Theater performance exploring how our family stories are in conversation with the history of our country and state, as well as of our democracy.
Audience members are invited to share short stories or reflections, stories of family, migration, love, land, loss, resilience, and belonging. These stories are then improvised live on stage by Motus Playback actors through movement, music, and spoken word, transforming individual experiences into a collective moment of recognition and connection.
Each performance becomes a living conversation, where many paths, perspectives, and histories meet. Stories may be joyful or difficult, recent or long-held, deeply personal or broadly shared. Together, audience and performers co-create a one-of-a-kind theater experience rooted in listening, imagination, and civic connection.
There is no pressure to speak. Whether you choose to share or simply witness, your presence matters. By gathering, listening, and reflecting together about our past and present, we’ll imagine the future we can still build, together.

999: The Forgotten Girls
2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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In partnership with the Boulder Jewish Community Center
This documentary film is based on an international best-selling book. 999 Slovak girls ordered to register for government service are secretly deported on the first Jewish transport to Auschwitz. This chronicles the untold story of these mostly teenage girls betrayed by their government. Told that by volunteering for “work” they would fulfill their patriotic duty, these innocent young women willingly bid their families farewell. Under the cloak of deceit, they were transported on a one-way ticket to Auschwitz. The few who survived endured more than three years in the death camp. Meet the last living survivors of the First Jewish Transport and learn their story. (Beatriz M.Calleja & Heather Dune Macadam, 2025, 1:30, USA, NR)

Antarctica Unearthed, with Ariel Waldman
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Pre-screening festivities, including food and sponsor activities, will begin at 6:00 PM.
In partnership with the CU Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR).
Come see Antarctica as you’ve never seen it before in this special screening of the new PBS series Life Unearthed with Ariel Waldman. The film takes viewers into the remote McMurdo Dry Valleys, revealing the surprising microbial life hidden in one of the harshest environments on Earth and the scientists working to uncover its secrets.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Ariel Waldman and others.

Fantasy Life | Apr 8-12
2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 8-12
An anxious law school dropout (Matthew Shear) stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for the girls’ mother (Amanda Peet), an actress in a rocky marriage. A smart, New York-set romantic comedy co-starring Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch, Bob Balaban, Andrea Martin, Zosia Mamet, and Holland Taylor. Winner of the SXSW Narrative Feature Audience Award. (Matthew Shear, 2025, USA, 1:31, R)

BVSD Student Artist Talk
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | McMahon Gallery, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Join us for a special evening conversation with a selection of student artists featured in the Boulder Valley School District High School Art Exhibition, on view at the Dairy Arts Center from April 2 – May 3, 2026. This event is presented in partnership with Boulder Arts Week, celebrating the vibrant arts community across Boulder.
This artist talk offers visitors the opportunity to hear directly from Boulder Valley School District high school art students about the ideas, processes, and inspirations behind their work. Students will share insights into their creative practices and reflect on the role of art in their education and communities.
The annual BVSD exhibition celebrates the creativity and dedication of high school students and faculty from across the district. Featuring works in painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, animation, photography, ceramics, and sculpture, the exhibition highlights the breadth of artistic exploration taking place within Boulder Valley School District schools.
Participating schools include Apex, Arapahoe Ridge High School, Boulder High School, Broomfield High School, Centaurus High School, Fairview High School, Monarch High School, Nederland Middle-Senior High School, New Vista High School, and Peak to Peak Charter School.
This event offers a unique chance to meet the next generation of artists and hear firsthand how young creatives are engaging with contemporary ideas, materials, and storytelling through art.
About Boulder Arts Week
Boulder’s creative heartbeat takes center stage April 3–12, 2026 during Boulder Arts Week. For ten days, the city fills with exhibitions, performances, workshops, pop-ups, and unexpected art moments in every corner of Boulder.

Start planning your week: boulderartsweek.org
Boulder Arts Week is Boulder’s only large‑scale, inclusive celebration of the city’s vibrant arts and cultural community. Each spring, hundreds of diverse, fun, and world‑class creative experiences take place across Boulder—in galleries, studios, businesses, public spaces, and unexpected locations.
Students, seniors, families, and first‑time arts attendees are encouraged to participate through low‑cost and free events including exhibitions, performances, demonstrations, workshops, lectures, readings, and public art experiences.
Boulder is home to thousands of artists and more than 140 arts organizations, ranking among the top U.S. cities for concentration of artists and creative workers. Boulder Arts Week exists to amplify that creative energy and connect people with art in their everyday lives.

Coexistence, My Ass! | Apr 8-12
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 8-12
This documentary follows activist-comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she creates a comedy show by the same name. Shot over five tumultuous years, it traces Noam’s personal, professional and political journey in tandem with the region’s steady deterioration. Raised in a bilingual Israeli-Palestinian village — the only intentionally integrated community in the country — Noam grows disillusioned with traditional peace activism. She pivots to stand-up and quickly attracts attention across the Middle East. But as her star rises, everything around her falls apart. With biting satire, Noam pushes her audiences to face difficult truths that aren’t always funny but do remind us that another reality is possible. (Amber Fares, 2025, USA, 1:35, NR)

Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.
Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming BACK to Boulder with a brand NEW lineup of mom comedians.
We do clean (ish) comedy and this is a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group or your own mom. Laughter is proven to lower your cortisol!
Performing: Jene’ Suplee, Catherine Shea, and headliner Janae Burris
Headliner Janae Burris is a coveted pro at Comedy Works Denver, has been featured at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and has toured the country opening up for Gary Gulman, Josh Blue, Beth Stelling, and Sarah Silverman to name a few.
Adult themes and language – 18+
Praise for Moms Unhinged:
“This show was definitely a Comedic Masterpiece!!! What talent! My face is still hurting from non-stop laughing! Thanks for a wonderful evening!! – Nancy
“You rocked it – that was such a fabulous show. Can’t wait for the next one!” – Sylvia
“I haven’t laughed that much in a long time!” – Kelly

Friday Night Weird: By Design | Apr 10
2026-04-10 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 10
Upon seeing a gorgeous chair in a showroom, Camille (Juliette Lewis) realizes that she truly envies the life of this perfect piece of furniture. If only she could be someone’s favorite thing. When she and the chair swap forms, Camille learns that she is better liked as an inanimate object than she was as a person. Narrated by Melanie Griffith, this modern fable celebrates the messiness of female interiority with deadpan humor, surrealist flourishes, and interpretative dance numbers. (Amanda Kramer, 2026, USA, 1:32, NR)

3rd Law Dance/Theater: The In Motion Project
2026-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A free event to celebrate all the diverse pieces of 3rd Law’s Dance for Parkinson’s / In Motion Program, it’s teachers, collaborators, assistants, volunteers, supporters and artistic personnel.

Face in Concert
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Face Vocal Band has been thrilling audiences for over two decades with their signature brand of all-vocal rock. Their dynamic performances blend pure vocal talent and soaring harmonies into a high-energy, genre-spanning concert. From pop hits to rock anthems and timeless classics, Face’s shows connect with audiences of all ages. You’ll laugh at their gentle humor, be moved by their heartfelt arrangements, and find yourself singing along to songs you know and love. Whether you’re a first-time listener or a longtime fan, a Face concert is an unforgettable musical experience filled with joy, talent, and vocal magic.

When Dishwashers Were Kings Film Screening
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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All-ages Film Screening featuring two independent films followed by an intimate Q & A session with the Telluride-based film producers.
When Dishwashers Were Kings
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a people in a small village at the base of a big mountain.
These people were a mythical bunch. They honored the mountain and lived simply just to be close.
They loved this mountain and frolicked in the snow to their heart’s content because they knew the rules of the “civilized” world beyond the mountain did not apply to them.
It was a special time…a time when Dishwashers Were Kings.
“Telluride is a place that brings stoke and epic powder days. It also creates community and connection. The new film When Dishwashers Were Kings celebrates the joy, love and magic that are born in the mountains. ” – KOTO-FM
Senior
“Senior: 82 Winters in Telluride,” a new short film by Ben Knight and Travis Rummel of Felt Soul Media, paints an intimate portrait of Senior, chronicling 82 winters and a life well-lived in the mountains. — Katie Klingsporn

The Stranger | Apr 15-19
2026-04-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 15-19
Meursault (Benjamin Voisin) works as a clerk at an office in Algiers during the French colonial occupation. A modest man who keeps to himself, Meursault finds his routine upended by the sudden death of his mother. At her funeral, he faces scrutiny from all corners for his failure to perform his grief. This reputation for otherworldly detachment follows Meursault back to Algiers, where his tentative romance with Marie and his indifference to professional advancement frustrate those around him. As Meursault gets swept up in a cycle of escalating reprisals among his neighbors, tensions come to a head when he murders an Arab man on the beach. François Ozon’s new take on Albert Camus’s classic novel of existentialist ennui is a landmark of adaptation, simultaneously faithful to the text and dedicated to discovering fresh perspectives in the margins. (François Ozon, 2025, France, 2:02, NR)
TALKBACK: Join us after the film on April 15 for Talkback with Christopher Braider.

Christopher Braider is an Arts & Sciences Professor of Distinction emeritus in French and Comparative Literature at CU. His scholarly work is mainly focused on early modern European literature, philosophy, and art and on aesthetics and the general theory of value. He is also an avid fan of contemporary French cinema.

Marty O'Reilly with Antonio Lopez
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Marty O’Reilly’s music feels timeless, like an old story told in a new way. His raw, soulful voice and gritty guitar playing form the foundation of a sound rooted in Americana. Drawing inspiration from folk icons like Woody Guthrie, blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, gospel pioneers like Sister Rosetta Thorpe, and storytellers like Tom Waits, Marty’s music captivates and connects audiences.
His live performances aren’t just concerts; they’re cathartic experiences. From soft and haunting moments to wild and electric highs, his shows linger with you long after the lights come up. Marty’s songs dig deep into the human experience, exploring themes of loneliness, connection, love, and loss. Whether performing solo or with a full band, he brings listeners into his world, making them feel like part of the story.
Over years of relentless touring and self-funded albums, Marty has built a dedicated following. He’s shared the stage with Shakey Graves, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and Sarah Jarosz and played festivals like Bottlerock and High Sierra Music Festival. Through it all, he remains focused on creating music that is honest, meaningful, and profoundly real.
Antonio Lopez is a quiet man with something to say. His music is like an onion, each layer revealing more. His adept guitar work and composition skills are never used in a showy way but rather like the spices in a home-cooked meal. The result is a feast of emotions that delight the listener. His sound is modern folk rock with marimba swells and swooning fingerstyle guitar over a rock-solid rhythm section. Through the lens of his indigenous Chicano roots, Lopez speaks many truths with gentle precision. Rather than tell the listener what to feel or think, Lopez invites you to see yourself reflected in the lyrical stories created by the music. He holds degrees in guitar performance and music composition from Adams State University. Antonio Lopez is a Colorado native from Alamosa and now resides in Longmont.

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert | Apr 15-19
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 15-19
Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. (Baz Luhrmann, 2026, Australia, 1:36, PG-13)

Lisa Berley Art Reception at Embassy Suites
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Embassy Suites, 2601 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us for an evening reception with Boulder-based visual artist and poet Lisa Berley, celebrating a new body of work.
This exhibition showcases recent artworks from her series Neshama and her poetry manuscript finding Nefesh, where painting, collage, and erasure text intersect. Rooted in processes of redaction and reconstruction, Berley’s work reflects on grief, memory, and the possibility of connection beyond loss.
Drawing on personal experience and spiritual symbolism—including references to Japanese komainu guardian figures—these works explore duality, continuity, and transformation through a quiet, contemplative visual language.
Guests are invited to view the exhibition, meet the artist, and enjoy drinks available from the Embassy Suites bar.

Boulder Opera Company: Der Rosenkavalier by Strauss | Apr. 16-19
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos… Viennese style.
Join Boulder Opera for a fresh, intimate take on Der Rosenkavalier, a romantic comedy by Richard Strauss that blends heart, humor, and stunning music.
Set in the glittering world of 18th-century Vienna, the story follows a complicated love triangle: a noblewoman, her younger lover, and a sweet young bride-to-be. There’s a cheeky disguise, a silver rose, and plenty of laughs along the way all with gorgeous melodies and rich emotions.
The opera is sung in German with piano accompaniment, and we’ll guide you through the story with English narration, so you’ll never miss a beat. Music Director Brandon Matthews leads an incredible cast in this elegant yet accessible production.

Storybook Ballet: Mary Poppins | Apr. 17-19
2026-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join Boulder Ballet School for Storybook Ballet as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this beloved tradition with a performance inspired by the timeless magic of Mary Poppins! Expect a heartwarming performance filled with chimney sweeps, kites, and a spoonful of imagination. With graceful choreography, playful storytelling, and just the right dash of Mary’s famous magic, it’s a performance sure to delight audiences of all ages and remind us all that with a little imagination, anything is possible.

Touch Me | Apr 17
2026-04-17 20:30 - 22:15 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Apr 17
Two co-dependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world. (Addison Heimann, 2026, USA, 1:40, NR)

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Effect | April 15 - May 9, 2027
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A man and a woman enter a clinical trial for an antidepressant and fall madly in love.
Was it the Dopamine, delivered in ever increasing quantities, that ignites the spark between them, or their natural connection and affinity for one another.
Acclaimed British playwright Lucy Prebble explores what it means to manipulate our emotions and our brains in the age of biohacking.
At a time when modern pharmaceutical companies promise to lift depression, boost the libido and help concentrate the mind, The Effect poses the question — what is real in the way we think, dream, and love?

Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 are Preview Night, regular tickets are just $25!
Monday, April 26 is Industry Night, regular tickets are just $25!

Johnaroo '26 The Lovestruck Balladeers with Tyler Jackson
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Join us for a premier evening of acoustic jazz, roots and swing at the Dairy Arts Center.
The Lovestruck Balladeers bring a high-energy mix of ragtime, swing, and international folk melodies that will feel instantly familiar to any bluegrass or roots fan. This world-class group of traveling musicians specializes in “lost” acoustic gems, ranging from country rags to vintage Mexican waltzes. It is a soulful, foot-stomping journey through traditional sounds rarely heard today outside of hidden dance halls. The Balladeers are joined by Tyler Jackson, one of the most versatile and technically gifted tenor banjoists in the world.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these artists from New York and Oklahoma City share the stage in an intimate, theater-listening environment!

Dairy Comedy in the Boe
2026-04-18 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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George Delgado is a comic that got his start in comedy back in Texas and currently calls Denver home. Drawing inspiration from his unconventional home life, intrusive thoughts, and cultural identity crisis, George crafts sharp material that resonates with diverse audiences. Since relocating to Colorado, he’s become a regular in the local scene, performing at clubs, festivals, and showcases across the state. With a voice that’s both authentic and relatable, George continues to connect with crowds while carving out his place in stand-up.
Miriam Moreno will not be on the show Saturday, but replacing her is the very funny Andres Becerril, who is a union worker and a regular in the Denver comedy scene.
Houston native Julie Talbot is a queer stand-up comedian sent to save stand-up from its sins.
Priscilla Dann-Courtney is a psychologist and writer. She and her husband of 42 years raised three children. And she likes to say even though we are all growing older, the emphasis has to be on the growing and doing new things. So at 68, she started standup comedy to remember the importance of laughter and the challenge of making ourselves BIG and center stage. Her columns have appeared in numerous national publications, and her book, Room to Grow, Stories of Life and Family (Norlights Press, 2009) is a collection of her essays. She dreams of becoming a peach farmer, bringing sweetness and healing to a struggling world.
Cara Leoni is an educator, comedy writer, producer, and entertainer. She produces several staple Colorado comedy shows, including the Colorado Queer Comedy Festival, Groovy Giggles at Diebolt Brewery, The Assembly at New Belgium Brewery, and the game show Shrimp Tank.

And your host, the founder of the Boulder Comedy Festival, Zoe Rogers.

April Cinema Club: EPiC
2026-04-19 18:15 - 19:30 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Immediately following the 4:30 pm screening, join us in the MacMillan Family Lobby for a discussion facilitated by the Dairy Arts Center staff and programming committee. Pizza & soda provided!
These conversations are free for members, but please make sure to purchase your film ticket separately! If you plan to attend and have a dietary restriction, please email us at memberships@thedairy.org
Not a member yet? Join Now! or contact us at memberships@thedairy.org for more information.
This series is generously sponsored by Belzer Law LLC.
