Dairy Arts Center

December Cinema Club: Sentimental Value
2025-12-14 18:15 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | McMahon Gallery, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Immediately following the 4 pm screening, join us in the McMahon Gallery for a discussion facilitated by the Dairy Arts Center staff and programming committee. Pizza & soda provided, but please remember to purchase your cinema tickets separately!
This a free event open to Dairy Members. 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.

Mountains on Stage Winter Edition 2025
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Mountains on Stage aims to bring the mountains to the city, to share the beauty of mountain sports! A selection of the best documentaries on mountain activities are presented.
More information on www.mountainsonstage.com

Classics with Jeffrey Kash: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
2025-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Dec 15

With an amazing all-star cast, this wild comedy shows otherwise normal people behaving outrageously in pursuit of big money. Several different motorists witness a single car crash in the California desert and, after the driver’s dying words indicate the location of a hidden stash of loot, turn against each other in a mad dash across the state to get to it. Nominated for five and winning one Oscar. (Stanley Kramer, 1963, USA, 2:55, NR)

Four Rational People | Dec 18-21
2025-12-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Goethe once said that a string quartet is like “a conversation between FOUR RATIONAL PEOPLE,” and for the members of the Emerson String Quartet, that conversation is coming to a bittersweet ending as they embark on their final season of a fifty-year history that includes 9 GRAMMY Awards and thousands of concerts. Interweaving vivid memories of the Emerson Quartet’s past with delicate observations of life on the road in the weeks and days before disbanding, FOUR RATIONAL PEOPLE explores the group’s difficult decision to walk away from the things that they cherish most in life: the music they play and the friends they hold dear. At once a frank examination of the tyranny of aging and a cri de cœur to pass the torch to a new generation of artists, FOUR RATIONAL PEOPLE culminates with one final Emerson Quartet performance for the ages, leaving all to ponder what happens to us after the final curtain. (Tristan Cook, 2025, USA, 1:53, NR)

My Sunshine | Dec 17-21
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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One winter on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a young boy named Takuya has resigned himself to the fact that he’s the worst player on his ice hockey team. While practicing, he becomes transfixed by the figure skaters who share the ice rink, particularly Sakura, a rising star from Tokyo. Her coach, Arakawa, takes an interest in Takuya, seeing himself in the young boy. He pairs the two up and trains them as a competitive ice-dancing duo. Although tentative with each other at first, the kids eventually grow closer and form a deep bond with their supportive coach. But as the winter continues, unspoken feelings begin to surface and the harmony the trio once knew begins to falter. “A gentle, unassuming film about the pain and misdirection that can arise from young love,” (RogerEbert.com), Hiroshi Okuyama’s sophomore feature MY SUNSHINE is a heartwarming coming-of-age drama buoyed by its picturesque cinematography and beautiful score. (Hiroshi Okuyama, 2024, Japan, 1:30, NR)

My Sunshine | Dec 18-21
2025-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

CANCELED Man Finds Tape | Dec 19
2025-12-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Lucas Page’s viral YouTube channel “Man Finds Tape” features a series of creepy home videos. When he reaches out to his sister, Lynn, with surveillance footage of a murder in their hometown, she reluctantly returns to help him investigate the homicide. In doing so, Lynn uncovers a disturbing secret tied to a decades-old supernatural phenomena that casts doubt on whether anyone in town can be trusted. The arrival of a stranger with destructive intentions forces Lynn to confront her family’s role in a terrifying legend tied to a deadly monster stalking Larkin, TX. This critically acclaimed supernatural thriller is a singular and chilling debut from Texas natives Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall. (Paul Gandersman & Peter S. Hall, 2025, USA, 1:27, NR)

CANCELED COmpass REsonance: Merry Mozart with Mina
2025-12-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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MERRY MOZART featuring Mina Gajić and Nurit Pacht with COmpass REsonance
Mozart captured the exuberance and joy of life better than any other orchestral composer, weaving layers of delight into his music—like an exquisite musical confection celebrating life’s wonder, splendor, laughter, and pure happiness. This captivating program invites you to immerse yourself in the sheer beauty and playful spirit of Mozart’s works, designed to uplift and charm the soul.
Balkan pianist Mina Gajić brings her distinctive artistry to Mozart’s deeply heartfelt Piano Concerto No. 11 (K. 413), collaborating with the acclaimed COmpass REsonance (CORE) and esteemed guest violinist and leader, Nurit Pacht. This sparkling, virtuosic, and delightfully engaging program highlights beloved Mozart compositions cherished by string musicians, including two renowned Divertimentos that embody the elegance and clarity of the Classical Style. Under Nurit’s expert guidance, known for her dynamic performances and nuanced understanding of 18th-century music, CORE’s virtuoso string orchestra skillfully brings Mozart’s sublime harmonic beauty vividly to life. Mina’s extensive expertise with the harpsichord and historical pianos ensures her interpretations brim with agile precision and playful exuberance.
Adding festive joy to the occasion, and perfectly timed just days before Christmas, CORE will premiere newly commissioned arrangements of beloved holiday carols, reimagined with a delightful Mozartian twist.
COmpass REsonance (CORE) is a conductorless ensemble uniting acclaimed musicians from across the U.S. alongside Colorado’s finest talents. CORE’s artists, comprising concertmasters, principal orchestral players, and distinguished quartet performers from Asia, Europe, and North America, gather in Boulder to present innovative musical experiences that transcend time and culture.
Mina Gajić plays with “tremendous insight…remarkable sensitivity and thoroughness…” -StringThings
“Immediately apparent is the duo’s uncanny unity of phrasing. In each gesture — whether long sequences of harmony, punchy statements, delicate lifts, or phrases that come to a halt at the edge of an emotional cliff – Carrettín and Gajić share the same sense of propulsion, giving their playing a lean power and an extra glimmer of energy…daring virtuosity, tossed off with glee.” -Early Music America
“Pacht’s sultry, bittersweet playing of the blues movement confirmed that hers is a special artistry.” -London Times
“Nurit Pacht’s sound is as assertive as her temperament is charismatic. She grabs the music with an extraordinary intensity which gives each note its proper expressive weight.” -Le Temps (Switzerland)

Songs and Stories for the Longest Night
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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As the longest nights of the year approach, gather in warmth and community for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. Songs and Stories for the Longest Night is more than a concert—it’s an experience to connect, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of light in the darkness.
Artists for December 20
Martin Gilmore’s soulful voice navigates a wide range of sounds with traditional and original songs. His easy-going style explores the depths of folk music with authentic reproductions, creative reimaginations, and unique original songs. Gilmore’s strong desire to let his authenticity blaze a trail leaves no doubt about his sincerity or artistry. Winner of the 2024 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour songwriting competition, the 2024 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriters Showcase competition, and the 2025 New Folk Competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival.
Ingrid Avison is a Colorado based singer-songwriter who believes in music and songwriting as spell-casting. Ingrid lives in a world of secrets; as a desert wanderer she discovers them, as a therapist she holds them, and as a writer she confesses them, letting you in on the raw, intimate details of what it means to be truly alive today. Her songs blend catchy melodies, insightful and provocative lyrics and biting social commentary.
A self-taught musician, Holly Lovell was always drawn to the stage. After moving from Colorado to Australia as a kid, she found solace in music, teaching herself guitar. Lovell moved back to the U.S. to pursue music in Denver, where she became part of the local music scene. In 2025, Holly was named a finalist in the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition and earned an Honorable Mention in the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase—recognition that speaks to the quiet power of her work and the stories she’s here to tell.
From a wide-eyed tike delicately pressing the keys of her mother’s upright piano to a seasoned artist taking various stages across the country, Monica Marie LaBonte has always been guided by song. With the sharp ability to craft tracks that speak to the fragility and wonder of life, the crystalline vocalist continues to attract listeners with her stirring blend of folk and country. Although her creative pursuits are guided by pure passion, LaBonte hasn’t escaped critical praise and success. A finalist In the 2018 Songwriter Showcase, at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons, Colo., she continues to impress with her art.

Rocky Mountain Revels: The Extremely Wonderful New York Holiday Radio Show | Dec. 21-22
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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The Rocky Mountain Revels are pleased to announce yet another all-new, original holiday musical, celebrating the shortest day of the year! Step back into 1950s New York for a riotously festive night of neighbors, music, and merry mayhem!
The Extremely Wonderful New York Holiday Radio Show is a live broadcast gone delightfully off-script. Polkas and the Tarantella whirl in from the Polish dance school and Luigi’s ristorante! Up & coming actors spoof show tunes on the subway! Ballerinas spin! You’ll hear shimmering “Carol of the Bells” in Ukrainian, and sing-a-long to the ancient Dona Nobis Pacem. Of course, our Mummers will be there, featuring Budolph the Blue-Nosed Reindeer. This family-friendly variety spectacular delivers laughter, nostalgia, and a big, communal burst of holiday cheer. Welcome Yule!

Songs and Stories for the Longest Night
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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As the longest nights of the year approach, gather in warmth and community for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling. Songs and Stories for the Longest Night is more than a concert—it’s an experience to connect, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of light in the darkness.
Artists for December 21
Liz Barnez is a captivating performing songwriter whose roots run deep in the vibrant culture of New Orleans, Louisiana. Now based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Liz masterfully blends her southern swampy influences with the majestic essence of the Rockies, creating a unique and eclectic sound that resonates with audiences across genres. Liz’s contributions to the music community have not gone unnoticed. She was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame as a member of the aptly named “Mother Folkers,” a title that reflects both her talent and the camaraderie of her peers. Recognized for her artistic excellence, she has been voted “Best Singer-Songwriter Female” and honored with a prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Fort Collins Musicians Association (FoCoMA) for her dedication to performance and community service.
Angel Corsi is a BIPOC americana/soul artist fighting for somber people seeking hope and belonging through unfiltered storytelling and evocative songwriting. The Colorado-based songwriter’s personal and succinct writing style takes the listeners through contemplative vignettes that navigate a range of topics from politics to love and self healing. All presented through his sardonic humor & hot blooded performances.
Danny Shafer has based his life, living and reputation on making sure the song comes first. Through relentless touring and constant songwriting for 25 years he has earned himself a position as a lifelong modern troubadour. Growing up behind the wheel has had its ups and downs but has also brought Danny Shafer closer to the people and topics that make songs come alive. The Denver Post – “Shafer can stand solid next to folks like John Prine and Greg Brown — it almost feels like murder to dissect. It’s great music of the people, by the people, and for the people. Nuff said.”
Olivia “Liv” Roumel is an evocative and soulful singer, songwriter, guitarist and keys player. Hailing from Ann Arbor Michigan, but based in Denver since 2016, her music blends soulful vocals with jazz-inspired textures and nature-infused imagery. Her songs are both intimate and expansive, rooted in raw storytelling and transformative musical expression. Much of her music is written and influenced by introspection in nature, so she calls her style of music “nature-soul”.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail | Dec 25
2025-12-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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We finally made it to the 50th anniversary release. The Boe relentlessly offers you a way to kill time with your family on this special day. King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles and singing some very dumb songs. Come in costume! Win free coconut shells! (Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, 1975, UK, 1:31, PG).

The Tale of Silyan | Dec 26-30
2025-12-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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From the Oscar-nominated director of ‘Honeyland’ comes a poignant and visually arresting documentary set in the heart of rural Macedonia. Nikola, a farmer grappling with the harsh realities of new government policies, finds himself unable to sell his land or crops. When his family leaves in search of a better life abroad, Nikola takes a job as a landfill attendant, where he encounters the injured white stork Silyan. As he nurses the bird back to health, an unlikely bond forms between man and animal. The result is a deeply moving film that touches on climate change, economic migration, resilience and the quiet power of connection. (Tamara Kotevska, 2025, North Macedonia, 1:21, PG)

The Carpenter's Son | Dec 26
2025-12-26 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A remote village in Roman-era Egypt explodes into spiritual warfare when a carpenter, his wife and their child are targeted by supernatural forces. Joseph (Nicolas Cage), Mary (FKA twigs) and their teenage son Jesus (Noah Jupe) have lived for years under threat, clinging to their faith and traditions. But a stopover in a small settlement unleashes growing chaos when a mysterious stranger (Isla Johnston) tries to entice young Jesus to abandon his devout father’s rules. With every pull of temptation, the boy is lured into a forbidden world, as a terrified Joseph realizes that a demonic power is at work. Violent, unnatural events inexplicably follow Jesus, and he begins to experience nightmarish visions of the future. Finally, he learns the fearsome truth about his new playmate, as well as the child’s real name: Satan. Writer and director Lotfy Nathan, drawing from his Coptic Christian background, delivers a meticulously crafted, genre-bending supernatural thriller packed with unshakeable images of the divine and demonic at war. (Lotfy Nathan, 2025, UK/France, 1:34, R)

Boulder Magic Show: Happy New Year! | Dec. 27-28
2025-12-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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“Beautifully Done!” – Penn & Teller
Come to the Dairy Arts Center for this very special FAMILY FRIENDLY event to welcome in the New Year the right way – with an absolutely amazing magic show designed to delight the whole family! Tickets are very limited and expected to sell out, so book now!
As always, the Boulder Magic Show is hosted and curated by our own Braden Carlisle as he continues to curate the best magic in the nation to bring to Colorado.
This is the best family magic show you’ll ever see! Not just for kids, not just for adults, Braden Carlisle took the Pixar mindset and created a magic show for everyone to enjoy!
Braden Carlisle tours the country with his incredible magic show for family audiences. In his home state of Colorado, Braden has performed a monthly Sold-Out Magic Show for 41 consecutive months.
Surround yourself with great energy and better magic at the mind-blowing show out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so astounding you’ll be asking “how?” every few minutes. Innovative feats of magic are fused with family friendly fun as magician and comedian Braden Carlisle takes audiences on a journey of mini-miracles.
Far from the tackiness or cheesiness* often associated with magicians, Braden’s magic is funny, sharp and relies on a lifetime of practice and performing experience. You’ve seen a rabbit get pulled out of a hat, but have you seen a man swallow a balloon larger than a small child?
The best part about the Boulder Magic Show is that it appeals to all ages. The humor is family friendly and the magic is universally awe-inspiring. You will be thinking about that big finale long after you leave the theater.
Braden Carlisle delivers a spectacle packed with magic, comedy, and miracles in sold-out theaters across North America and extended residencies in Denver and New York. Magic happens both on stage and off while everyone is involved in an unforgettable performance designed to amaze and enthrall.
This show is filled with inspiring music, magic, and hilarious comedy. Get your tickets now to see the funniest magic show you will ever experience.
*Top Hat Not Included

Close Up Magic: Ring in the New Year | Dec. 27-28
2025-12-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Surround yourself with great vibes and better magic at the mind-blowing night out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so insane you’ll be saying “what the f—?!”. Innovative feats of magic are fused with close-up conversation as magician and comedian Braden Carlisle takes audiences on a journey of mini-miracles.
In this theatre, a world of illusion and mystery exists for one night only. A place outside of time, where the rules of reality no longer apply. Will you join us for the evening?
A Magician and Con Artist Expert – who is your performer??
Braden Carlisle delivers a spectacle packed with magic, comedy, and miracles in sold-out theaters across North America and extended residencies in Denver and New York. Magic happens both in your hands and your mind while everyone is involved in an unforgettable performance designed to amaze and enthrall.

LEMON SPONGE CAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET ITS REAL LOVE
2025-12-30 14:00 - 15:15 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Robert Sher-Machherndl | A Life in Dance
An inspiring choreographer conversation with internationally recognized dancemaker Robert Sher-Machherndl, founder of Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. He reflects upon an illustrious career from Principal Dancer with Bavarian State Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and Netherlands Dance Theater, to Artistic Director Assistant at Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, Salzburg Ballet, and Boulder’s Lemon Sponge Cake 26-year dance journey. Indulge in a journey told through informal conversation, demonstration, and audience discussion. Video and imagery are to be part of this event.
Interviewing Robert about his life in dance will be Daniel Gesmer, former Boulder Daily Camera dance critic and founder of the globally-distributed skateboard brand Seismic Skate Systems. Dan’s writings on dance have been published in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, museum exhibition catalogs, and numerous arts magazines and journals. He was the Editor of The Legacy of Warren Bolster: Master of Skateboard Photography (Concrete Wave Editions, 2004).
“Funny, dark and provocative, ‘Trust’ was a highlight of the program.”
Jennifer Dunning: The New York Times
“Sher-Machherndl’s movement style, reminiscent of William Forsythe, seems to deliberately accentuate his length and angularity, which becomes striking in combination with his clear center and precise technique.”
Daniel Gesmer: Dance Enthusiast
“I had figured was the work of a Forsythe disciple, like maybe Helen Pickett, who loves to ricochet between deconstructed épaulement and the ballet vocabulary itself. Wrong again. It was made by Robert Sher-Machherndl …How did I feel? Like I discovered a new program and a new choreographer.”
Wendy Perron: wendyperron.com
www.lemonspongecake.org

BETC: New Year's Eve Spectacular
2025-12-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Celebrate the New Year with BETC and the wildly charming and funny King Penny Radio Show. The party will continue after the show with hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, dancing to the music of the David Fulker Band, and a ball drop at 9:00 PM (Nova Scotia time!) so you can launch to your next party or head home to fine-tune next year’s resolution.

Wisdom of Happiness | Jan 1-6
2026-01-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 1-4
This is medicine for the moment — a survival guide for navigating our traumatic world that feels more fractured and uncertain than ever. This powerful message of hope is delivered as a personal audience with one of the greatest living thinkers, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Tenzin Gyatso, known to billions around the world as the Dalai Lama. Speaking directly to all of us as a single global community, he shares practical wisdom for finding peace, compassion, and hope in the midst of chaos. With disarming clarity and deep humanity, he invites us to imagine — and help create — a world where compassion is activated as our strongest force for change, and happiness is within reach for everyone. (Philip Delaquis & Barbara Miller,2025, USA, 1:30, NR)

Souleymane's Story | Jan 1-4
2026-01-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 1-4
Racing through the streets of Paris making food deliveries on his bicycle, Guinean immigrant Souleymane (Sangare) is struggling to stay afloat. In two days, he has to report for an asylum application interview, where he must plead his case to an immigration officer (Nina Meurisse) who will determine his future in France. As he rides, he repeats his story. But Souleymane is not ready. Drawing inspiration from Cristian Mungiu’s 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days and evoking the humanist films of the Dardennes, Boris Lojkine’s urgent, propulsive third feature never leaves Souleymane’s side in a deeply affecting account of the daily trials and uncertain futures faced by migrants in France and around the world. (Boris Lojkine, 2025, France, 1:33, NR)

Serious People | Jan 2
2026-01-02 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 2
A successful music video director and expectant father pushes his work/life balance to the extreme when he can’t pass up the job of a lifetime and hires a doppelgänger to work in his stead. SERIOUS PEOPLE is a fresh and authentic comedy that explores what it means to be a “director” and a parent — and the replaceability of people in clout-heavy Los Angeles. (Pasqual Gutierrez & Ben Mullinkosson, 2025, USA, 1:26, NR)

Timestamp | Jan 7-11
2026-01-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 7-11
Keeping schools open in Ukraine is an attempt to recreate at least some of the normal life they had before the war — until February 24, 2022 (and in some regions even earlier, in 2014). Without interviews, narration and reenactments, TIMESTAMP provides an insight into how the war is affecting the daily lives of students and teachers. The film has a mosaic-like structure: it explores how a school functions in-person and online in these terrible times, both on and off the frontline, how day-to-day life is intertwined with constant danger. (Kateryna Gornostai, 2025, Ukraine, 2:05, NR)

Urchin | Jan 7-11
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 7-11
On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won’t let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won’t pay up the money he stole, and before long, he finds himself in trouble with the law. As he struggles to reintegrate into society, shuffling between gigs as a line cook and a trash collector, he must balance a newfound sense of community with his own itch for self-destruction. (Harris Dickinson, 2025, UK, 1:40, NR)
TALKBACK: Stay after the film on Wednesday, Jan. 7 for a special talkback with Scott Medina, Director of Community Relations at Bridge House, and Chad, a graduate of Bridge House’s Ready to Work program. Scott will share how Ready to Work helps people move out of homelessness through employment, housing, and support, and Chad will offer a powerful first-hand perspective on his own journey from homelessness to stability, and now to overseeing a large team of current Trainees in the program. This conversation will offer a grounded, hopeful look at what real change can look like in our community.

In Our Blood | Jan 9
2026-01-09 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 9
Nothing is as it seems when filmmaker Emily Wyland (Brittany O’Grady) teams up with cinematographer Danny (E. J. Bonilla) to shoot an intimate documentary about reuniting with Emily’s estranged mother after a decade apart. When her mother suddenly goes missing, possibly succumbing to the addictions that first tore her family apart, Emily and Danny must piece together increasingly sinister clues to find her before it’s too late. (Pedro Kos, 2025, USA, 1:29, NR)

Move By Morelli: The Club Showcase
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Move By Morelli’s competitive team, The Club, kicks off the 2026 competition season with their annual Showcase performance. They hit the stage for the first time, performing all their routines for family and friends.

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step | Jan 11 & 13
2026-01-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 11 & 13
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. (1:30 runtime)

Science on Screen® Fungal Frequencies | Jan 12
2026-01-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Science on Screen®: Fungal Frequencies launches the Dairy Arts Center’s exploration of fungi as creative collaborators through movement film, and scientific discovery.
This evening brings together artists, scientists, and short film to explore how fungi inspire new forms of artistic expression and ways of seeing. Interdisciplinary artist Iván Daniel Espinosa and mycologists Dr. Alisha Quandt and Mary Childress will offer accessible scientific insight into fungal ecology, evolution, and behavior — and preview of the immersive world of MycoMorphosis: Dancing with Fungi, opening later this month.
The evening concludes with a curated selection of short films from the 2025 Fungi Film Festival, showcasing how filmmakers around the world are translating fungi into poetic, playful, and provocative cinematic forms.
Scientific Lecture & Artist Talk: 6:30 PM; Film Screening: 7:30 PM
This event is FREE for Dairy Arts Center Members as part of the Science on Screen® series

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
IVÁN-DANIEL ESPINOSA
Iván Daniel Espinosa is a choreographer that creates artwork engaged with mycology, mycelium fungi networks, avant-garde dance, climate change and interspecies performance. His recent multimedia art installations integrating mushroom colonies of diverse species with Japanese Butoh dance, fungal bioacoustics and bio-sonification have been presented at numerous venues such as La Mama Experimental Theatre in NYC, Seattle International Butoh Festival, and Roman Susan Art Foundation in Chicago. Iván-Daniel’s performances involving fungi and mushrooms are highlighted in a chapter-length discussion of his work that was published in a 2024 Routledge monograph titled Choreographing Dirt: Movement, Performance, and Ecology in the Anthropocene. Iván-Daniel is a PhD Candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
On January 23-25, 2026, Iván-Daniel is premiering a new fungi-themed performance at The Dairy Arts Center titled MycoMorphosis: Dancing with Fungi through The Dairy Arts Center’s Co-Production Program.

ALISHA QUANDT, PhD
Dr. Alisha Quandt is a mycologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado-Boulder. She holds a Ph.D. from the Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Oregon State University. Dr. Quandt’s lab at CU-Boulder studies fungal evolutionary biology — especially the evolution of fungal host and ecological transitions, fungal diversity and how fungi interact with other microorganisms. In 2024, Dr. Quandt was awarded the Constantine J. Alexopoulos Prize for outstanding early career mycologist by the Mycological Society of America and the Young Mycologist Award for North America by the International Mycological Association.

MARY CHILRDESS
Mary Childress is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, working in the Quandt Mycology Lab. Her research interests center on fungal diversity, systematics, and plant pathology. She has described three new species of Pseudogymnoascus from Antarctic soils and is currently studying fungal pathogens of Andean endemic trees for her dissertation.

FILM PROGRAM
Awake: The Dark Night of the Soul (José Antonio Márquez Arroyo Venezuela, 7:00)
Bumps on Sticks (Riitta Ikonen, Ben Kinsley, USA, 3:56)
Caverns and Coprophilia (Hamilton Pevec, USA, 7:32)
Do I Know You, Mushroom? ( Morgaine Lee, Canada, 14:47)
Hyphae (Sarah Muise, Germany, 2:30)
Lavsang: Song of the Lichens (HC Gilje, Norway, 3:30)
Mania (Chia-Hui Lei, Taiwan, 3:52)
Peaks to Prairie: A Holistic Regenerative Approach (Chad Weber, USA, 19:59)
Savior (Zack Bauer, Zoe Larsen, USA, 4:24)
Studies on Entangled Life (Tuane Eggers, Brazil, 16:34)
Where the Mushrooms Grow (Maggie Gercken, Claudia Andrade, USA, 3:16)
Learn more: https://www.fungifilmfest.com/2025
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Monkey Wrench Films presents "Preserved"
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
The 5:30PM Screening is Sold Out. Tickets are still available for the 8PM screening. JANUARY 18 @ 8PM – TICKETS
Preserved takes viewers inside Vermejo—a 558,000-acre living laboratory where mountain lions, bears, and countless other species reveal how wildlife is adapting in a changing world. The film spotlights the stewards working to restore this landscape—and why what happens here matters everywhere. The planet can heal. It starts with us.
Featuring exclusive performance by musician MILCK and a panel discussion with:
Craig Childs, Colorado author and Southwest expert
Erin Sprague, CEO Protect Our Winters
Bob Dineen, CEO Great Range Bison
Lance Bernal, Vermejo National Resources Manager
Louis Wertz, Western Landowners Alliance
Ben Clark, Director of Preserved

Also, showing at 8PM. Click here for that showing.

Continuum: Death Cafe
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 | McMahon Gallery, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
TICKETS
The Dairy Arts Center is proud to present a special event as part of the Continuum exhibition programming, in partnership with Boulder Death Cafe.
At Death Cafe, we gather to eat cake, drink tea, and talk openly about death. This compassionate, group-directed discussion is guided by Callie and Kristina, mindfulness-based therapists with backgrounds in elder care who are passionate about embracing the beauty of our mortality. The aim is to increase awareness of death in order to help us make the most of our finite lives.
This is not a grief support or counseling session, but an open, agenda-free conversation space where participants are invited to share, listen, and reflect together. The event will take place in the McMahon Gallery, surrounded by the artwork of Continuum — offering an inspiring and soothing environment for this reflective dialogue. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
Event is free; RSVP required as capacity is limited.
