Sirāt | Mar 25-29
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Nominated for two Academy Awards. A father (Sergi López) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are searching for Mar — daughter and sister — who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo again and again. Hope is fading, but they push through and follow a group of ravers heading to one last party in the desert. As they venture deeper into the burning wilderness, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. (Oliver Laxe, 2025, Spain, 1:55, R)

Mr. Nobody Against Putin | Mar 25-29
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Nominee: Best Documentary Feature – 98th Academy Awards
Pasha Talankin is an unlikely hero—a beloved Russian primary school teacher, known as a mentor and prankster who offers students a safe haven in his office. After Russia invades Ukraine, Pasha’s role in the school changes dramatically as he is reluctantly drawn into Putin’s propaganda machine. Forced to promote state-sanctioned messages and horrified by the transformation of his school and community, he struggles with guilt and a sense of powerlessness, leading him to become an international whistleblower. As the school’s videographer, Pasha documents intimate and revealing footage of Putin’s regime, capturing the rise of militarized children’s groups, repressive laws, fervent nationalism, and the recruitment of graduating students to fight in the war. When he learns his own life may be at risk, Pasha is forced to plan a dangerous escape from Russia. (David Borenstein & Pavel Talankin, 2025, Denmark/Czechia/Germany, 1:30, NR)

20th Anniversary of the Fly Fishing Film Tour
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe.
This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever, spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.
Presented by: Skwala, Yeti, Costa

Parasol Arts: Carmen, the Tango | Mar. 26-27
2026-03-26 20:00 - 21:20 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Parasol Arts presents the famous story of Carmen using the sensual and passionate language of Argentine Tango, for the first time in Boulder. The performance tells the story of Carmen, Don José, and the bullfighter Escamillo. Carmen is a free-spirited gypsy in contrast to the temperamental and fickle Don José. A fight with Don Jose’s fiancé, Michaela, leads to Carmen’s arrest by Captain Zúñiga. In jail, she seduces Don José and convinces him to release her. Carmen is subsequently caught in a love triangle between Don José and popular bullfighter Escamillo. Captain Zuniga and Michaela disapprove of the unconventional behaviour of Carmen and her lovers. Fate, a representation of Carmen’s alter ego, tells Carmen’s fortune with a deck of cards. Carmen ignores the warning of her destiny and continues to pursue Escamillo. Don José is obsessed with Carmen and in a jealous moment stabs her. She dies caressing Don José’s face, revealing him as the assassin.
“Carmen, The Tango” created and directed by Lorita Travaglia, features the talents of Donato Juarez as Don Jose, Diana Cruz as Carmen, Marcelo Molina as Escamillo, Sarah Genung as Michaela, Facundo Agüero Maisano as Captain Zuniga and Lorita Travaglia as Fate.

Fools' Paradise (lost?) film screening
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Fools’ Paradise (lost?) is a love letter to our wild—our own inner wild, and the outer wild. It’s about how we heal ourselves through reconnection to the natural world, and the symbiotic necessity to heal what is left of our planet. Immersed in experiences recounted by writers, filmmakers, artists, environmentalists, adventurers, therapists, and political activists, this film delves into topics such as personal action, sustainable business and life practices, nature therapies and how we need and use nature to regenerate ourselves.
Screenings begin with a brief, grounding meditation and end with a Q&A with award-winning director Alexandra Lexton, moderated by Boulder-based documentary filmmaker, Justin Bogardus.
Saturday screening features a panel with two of the film’s subjects: science writer and author Florence Williams, and ecotherapist Lauren Kahn, both Colorado residents.
Screenings sponsored by Colorado ReWild

T2 Dance Company: Color Wheel Project
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A showcase of new contemporary dance works created and performed by T2 Dance Company, inspired by elementary student artworks.
Included artworks have been created by students from:
APEX School
Columbine Elementary
Flatirons Elementary
Foothill Elementary
Friends School
Lyons Elementary
Rocky Mountain Elementary

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
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/

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.

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.

Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2026
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Mountains on Stage is an international mountain film tour that brings the world’s best adventure films to the big screen.
Twice a year, in Winter and Summer, Mountains on Stage curates a unique selection of outstanding films, featuring climbing, alpinism, ski mountaineering, and mountain exploration from all around the world.
These are true stories, told by real athletes and adventurers — no actors, no special effects. Just raw emotion, breathtaking landscapes, and powerful human journeys that push the limits of what is possible in the mountains.
More than a film screening, Mountains on Stage is a shared experience: a celebration of mountain culture, adventure, resilience, and inspiration, enjoyed together on the big screen.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of adventure, emotion, and escape.

2026 PEEK: The Crystal Ball
2026-04-23 18:30 - 23:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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The Dairy’s Annual Fundraising Spectacular, PEEK, returns April 23, 2026!
Get ready for the most electrifying night of the year – the Dairy Arts Center’s annual PEEK, where creativity, culture, and style collide!
EXPERIENCE
Peer beyond the veil. This is a gala for the clairvoyant and the curious—a night of divination, transformation, and radical creativity. Step into a realm where artists become oracles, performances read like prophecies, and the future reveals itself through immersive ritual and spellbinding spectacle. From otherworldly installations to visionary live acts, this is not simply an event—it is an awakening.
SAVOR
Alchemy takes many forms. Indulge in thoughtfully crafted cuisine, elixirs designed to intoxicate the senses, and a gathering of seekers who know how to balance refinement with rebellion. Raise a glass, set an intention, and support a powerful cause while surrendering to an evening charged with art, music, and magic.
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The cards are on the table. Claim your place before the moment passes and join us for a night foretold—where the energy is high, the visions are clear, and nothing unfolds by accident.
All donations directly support the Dairy Arts Center in its mission to provide diverse opportunities to create, learn, and engage in high-quality performing, cinematic, and visual arts experiences.
BECOME A 2026 PEEK SPONSOR!
With 250 guests, multiple performances, food, cocktails, and opportunities to donate, PEEK has become one of Boulder’s must-attend events.
Interested in becoming a PEEK sponsor? This special event is the perfect time to align your business with The Dairy! Sponsorships are available at all levels, scroll through the options below. If you would like to become a sponsor, email Jen Clements, Deputy Director, to get started: jclements@thedairy.org
BECOME A PEEK SPONSOR TODAY!

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Zikr Dance Ensemble presents "Runes"
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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​Showcasing an international cast of world-class dancers, Zikr Dance Ensemble’s 2026 Spring Season, “Runes”, will explore the power and transformative energies of some of history’s most iconic symbols and the light code language of the future.
Zikr will also reprise internationally acclaimed Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s stunning “In Memoriam” pas de deux, along with Tomm Ruud’s iconic miniature masterpiece, “Mobile”, and Zikr’s signature work and audience favorite, “In Your Eyes”.

Ars Nova Singers: RUBYFire - Shared Visions | Apr. 25-26
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Ars Nova Singers is pleased to present its signature project, Shared Visions, with RubyFIRE. Shared Visions is a unique interdisciplinary collaborative project featuring works by Colorado visual artists, poets, composers, and performers, coordinated and presented by Ars Nova Singers. The community of artistic inspiration and culminates in the premiere performances of four new choral works, performed by Ars Nova Singers.

BETC: Mary Jane | May 1-24
2026-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Regional Premiere
A single mom’s life is turned upside down by her child’s chronic illness. Abandoned by her husband, she faces reality with a sunny determination that borders on denial.
A story of a mother’s unbounded love and the makeshift circle of women who support her, Mary Jane is a beautiful testament to endurance and human kindness in the face of tragedy.
The New York Times calls Mary Jane “the most profound and harrowing of all Amy Herzog plays…a character study and everywoman story.”

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Wheelchair on My Face
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Coming soon! The second of BETC’s Plays With Fire staged readings: The Wheelchair on My Face by Irish playwright Sonya Kelly.
Irish actor-playwright-comedian Sonya Kelly penned this memoir-meets-theatre-meets-standup-comedy piece about growing up with poor vision that went undiagnosed until she was seven years old. The witty, honest story of how she found her way, this New York Times Critic’s Pick play revels in how we can better the world even if we cannot see the world.

Set The Table Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
On View May 15 – Aug 2 | Opening Reception: May 15, 5 – 8 PM
Set the Table is a group exhibition spanning all of the Dairy Arts Center’s gallery spaces, exploring the dinner table as a central site of cultural, ecological, and artistic discourse. The table emerges as a nexus of home and heritage, agriculture and environment, family and domesticity, culinary arts, sustainability, capitalism, and food scarcity—revealing how deeply food systems shape our daily lives, identities, and futures.
Grounded in both local and global perspectives, the exhibition considers food as more than nourishment: it is memory, labor, ritual, power, and connection. With a particular focus on Colorado’s agricultural landscape, Set the Table highlights the intrinsic links between land stewardship, environmental responsibility, and the ways communities gather, cook, and share.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a robust series of public programs, including three immersive dinner- and food-based events, each connected to a key theme or artist within the exhibition. These include a Native food event in partnership with Creative Nations, a farm-to-table gathering, and an additional thematic meal, alongside educational workshops, talks, and community programming. The Dairy will also partner with the nonprofit Mad Agriculture to spotlight artists who are regenerative farmers, culminating in a dedicated gallery wall and event that brings together art, agriculture, and sustainable practice.
Participating Artists: Clara Nulty, Desert Art Lab, Carly Owen Weiss, Mad Agriculture, Trent Bailey, Brandy Coons, Janine Brown, Soroya Latiff, and Stephanie Maria.

Boulder Ballet: Radiance | May 15-17
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Image by Amanda Tipton Photography | FB- Amanda Tipton-Photographer | IG – @amandatiptonphotography
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Celebrate renewal and radiance with contemporary masterpieces by Jorma Elo and Nicolo Fonte. Known for their inventive style and ground breaking contemporary works, these two choreographers are some of the most sought after dance-makers in the world today. Featuring Boulder Ballet’s exceptional dancers, this program promises an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge choreography and radiant performance.
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Please consider making a donation to Boulder Ballet. Your support helps us create powerful performances and meaningful educational programs that connect, inspire, and uplift. With your generosity, we can continue bringing world-class dance to audiences of all ages across Boulder and beyond. Your gift ensures the arts continue to grow, evolve, and inspire future generations.

Creative Connections: 60s Folk Sing-Along and Screening of Oh Brother Where Art Thou
2026-05-21 12:00 - 15:15 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us for an afternoon of music, memories, and movie fun – Sing Along with songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and more. We’ll start with a live guitarist leading a folk revival-themed sing-along, followed by a private screening of O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) on the big screen.
This free event is part of the Dairy Arts Center’s Creative Connections Series, designed to bring older adults together through shared arts experiences that inspire joy and connection.
Schedule:
12:00–12:50 PM – Folk Revival Sing-Along (Dairy Lobby)
1:00–3:00 PM – O Brother, Where Art Thou? Screening (Boedecker Theater)
In partnership with Circle of Care Project
Mobilizing the Arts and Culture to Enrich the Lives of Older Adults

Vitality [The Company]: VERVE
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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VERVE is a dynamic professional dance show that celebrates the power of movement through a fusion of diverse dance styles. Rooted in versatility and driven by raw energy, VERVE showcases the athleticism, artistry, and innovation of elite dancers performing at their peak. The show blurs genre boundaries to create a bold new language of expression.
Each performance within VERVE is a visceral journey—highlighting explosive technique, emotional depth, and rhythmic precision. Through a carefully crafted narrative arc and cutting-edge choreography, the production invites audiences into a world where discipline meets improvisation and tradition merges with the avant-garde.
This is not just a dance show—it’s a statement of passion, power, and relentless creativity. With high-octane ensemble pieces, intimate solos, and collaborative duets, VERVE redefines what it means to move, perform, and connect.

Danse Etoile Ballet: Les Contes de la Mere L'Oye | June 5 - 6, 2026
2026-06-05 19:30 - 20:45 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Danse Etoile Ballet’s season finale is Les Contes de ma mère l’Oye, Tales of Mother Goose, as originally told by Charles Perrault. These classic French fairy tales, including “Sleeping Beauty,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Cinderella,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Tom Thumb,” evoke the dreamlike world of childhood through the captivating choreography of Marie-Jose Payannet and a blend of classic and contemporary music. We invite you to encounter these fairytales woven in the enchantment of imaginary landscapes.

Off the Page Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
On View Aug 14 – Nov 1 | Opening Reception: Aug 14, 5 – 8
This group exhibition explores how contemporary artists engage with the written word, literature, media, and storytelling, examining language as both subject and material. Through practices spanning photography, sculpture, installation, and mixed media, the exhibition asks: What does the word mean today, and how are artists using language as a creative tool, a source of inspiration, or a physical presence within their work?
The exhibition considers the power of words to shape identity, transmit knowledge, and build community, while also reflecting on the evolving role of language in a media-saturated world. It highlights the importance of literature, freedom of expression, and storytelling as vital forces that connect people across generations, cultures, and backgrounds.
Accompanying the exhibition is a rich slate of educational and public programming, developed in partnership with local libraries, the school district, and the University of Colorado. Programming will include author talks, workshops, and collaborative initiatives with nonprofit organizations focused on literacy and reading, creating multiple entry points for audiences of all ages to engage with language, ideas, and creative expression.
Participating artists: Mariel Reed, Nathan Storey Freeman, Bug, Josh Hughes, Dagny Chika, Dawn Siebel, Leona Lazar, Sarah Tenney, Samuel Austin, Lisa Berley, Jacqueline Moulton, Austin Baskett, and Russell Schnell.

The Human Animal Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Nov 13 – Jan 31 | Opening Reception: Nov 13, 5 – 8
This exhibition explores how conceptual artists use imagery of animals, creatures, and “the other” to reflect on human nature and the breadth of human experience. Through large-scale installations and sweeping conceptual works, the exhibition examines the symbolic power of the nonhuman as a mirror through which social, political, and psychological realities are revealed.
Focusing on the figure of the animal—and the idea of the “human as other”—the exhibition interrogates themes of aggression, dominance, fear, and control, questioning the often false or ironic divide drawn between humanity and the natural world. What we project onto animals and imagined creatures frequently exposes our own instincts, anxieties, and contradictions, revealing how closely intertwined human behavior is with the forces we claim to stand apart from.
Serving as a launching point for dialogue around American legacy, the exhibition opens space for conversation on politics, history, and contemporary cultural and social issues. By situating animal imagery within broader conceptual frameworks, the works challenge viewers to reconsider narratives of power, violence, and belonging, and to reflect on what it means to be human in relation to the world we inhabit.
Participating artists: Jessica Teckermeyer, Michael Brohman, Tricia Waddel, Xan McKenna, Bailey Anderson, Creative Nations
