Ghost Elephants | Apr 1-5
2026-04-05 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | 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)

Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance: the Light vs the Dark | Apr 3-5
2026-04-05 16:00 - 18:00 | 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/

Young Mothers | Apr 1-5
2026-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | 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)

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.

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)

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?

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.

Science on Screen®: From Arrival to Atoms Thinking Quantum
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:30 | 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)

Mr. Nobody Against Putin | Mar 25-29
2026-03-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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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)

March Cinema Club: Sirât
2026-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Immediately following the 4 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!
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.

Sirāt | Mar 25-29
2026-03-29 16:00 - 17:30 | 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)

Boulder Magic Show | Mar 29
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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“Beautifully Done!” – Penn & Teller
Come to the Dairy Arts Center for this very special FAMILY FRIENDLY event – 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 71 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

Boulder Magic Show | Mar 28-29
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States

Fools' Paradise (lost?) film screening | Mar 27 & 28
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:30 | 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

Youth Advisory Board: Lady Bird
2026-03-27 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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After Ferris made skipping school look easy, Lady Bird shows us a coming-of-age story from a sharper, more complicated female perspective that we don’t always get from the genre. It’s funny, awkward, and painfully relatable, diving into identity, class, friendship, and the pressure to figure out who you are. The directorial debut of Greta Gerwig (who later made box office history with Barbie), Lady Bird it feels like the perfect March pick as we celebrate Women’s History Month.
About the film: A fiercely independent teenager tries to make her own way in the world while wanting to get out of her hometown of Sacramento, California, and to get away from her complicated mother and recently-unemployed father. (Greta Gerwig, 2017, United States, 1:34, R)
$7 Youth Tickets (25 & Under) | $14 Adults | $11 Students & Seniors | $7 Dairy Members

Parasol Arts: Carmen, the Tango | Mar. 26-27
2026-03-27 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.

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

“Teresita’s Dream” Film Screening: Cuba’s Battle Against Alzheimer’s with Live Q&A
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Please join us for a special screening of Teresita’s Dream, followed by a live Q&A with Dr. William Blanchet. The evening will focus on a promising new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called NeuroEPO, which was developed by Cuba’s public biotech sector. More than 55 million people live with Alzheimer’s — but access, visibility, and support for NeuroEPO are blocked by U.S. sanctions and outdated Cold War policies.
Teresita’s Dream follows the extraordinary story of Cuban scientist Teresita Rodríguez. When her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Teresita embarks on a deeply personal and politically complex journey to find a treatment – joined by a team of mostly women scientists. What begins as an effort to help her mother leads to a discovery that could change how the world treats this devastating disease forever.
Set in the heart of Havana against the backdrop of Cuba’s world-class biotech sector and the relentless challenges posed by the U.S. embargo, this film is a powerful story of scientific innovation, love, hope, and resilience.
Dr. Blanchet is a Boulder-based physician whose open-minded approach to medicine led him on an unlikely journey from Colorado to Cuba.

Science on Screen®: Into the Storm The Real Science Behind "Twisters"
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us to celebrate the National Evening of Science on Screen!
Before the screening of Twisters (2024), Dr. Brian Argrow, University of Colorado Boulder professor and lead developer of the RAAVEN drone featured in the film, takes us inside the evolving world of storm chasing. From cutting-edge drone technology to the real risks and rewards of field research, Dr. Argrow will explore how scientists track severe weather today and how Hollywood’s portrayal stacks up against reality.
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. Brian Argrow
BRIAN M. ARGROW is Glenn L. Murphy Distinguished Professor of the Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences and founding Director of the Integrated Remote & In-Situ Sensing Program (IRISS). His research includes design and deployment of small, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), airspace integration, and aerothermodynamics. He led the first UAS team to intercept supercell thunderstorms. Argrow served as associate dean for education, department chair, and is founding director (emeritus) of the Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles (RECUV). He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a recent member of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics and was awarded the 2026 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service. He received the Department of the Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award for service on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board and is a founding board member of the UAS Colorado non-profit business league.
About Twisters
A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work
with a new team and new technologies. (Lee Isaac Chung, 2024, United States, 2:02,
PG-13)

What the River Knows: Presented by Glen Canyon Institute
2026-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Glen Canyon Institute, in collaboration with Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, presents What the River Knows, a Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary exploring the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. As the West faces the urgent need to redesign water management, we are offered the chance to restore one of the planet’s most stunning landscapes. What the River Knows explores this unique reflection point in a centuries-long history, weaving together past and present to reveal a new way forward for the Colorado River.
The evening will open with Glen Canyon Rising, a documentary short from Crow Canyon Archaeological Center featuring Hopi archaeologist Lyle Balenquah and author Craig Childs. This powerful visual and narrative experience reveals layers of human history embedded in the landscape. As water levels fall, generations of cultural footprints are revealed, and dormant ecological systems begin to stir once more.
Following the film screening, the event will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q+A.

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It | Mar 18-23
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Billy Preston was 5 years old when he backed gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Over the following six-decade career, Billy contributed his signature sound to the greatest artists of his time, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Sly Stone, Ray Charles, Rufus, Eric Clapton, and others, while establishing himself as a GRAMMY-winning solo artist. Despite his success, Billy struggled to reconcile his deep relationship with the Black church with his sexuality, setting off a lifelong quest to find love and acceptance. (Paris Barclay, 2025, USA, 1:45, NR)
Q&A with producer Daniel Shaw after the March 19, 7pm screening.

Magellan | Mar 18-22
2026-03-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) navigated a fleet of ships to Southeast Asia, attempting the first voyage across the vast Pacific Ocean. On reaching the Malay Archipelago, the crew pushed to the brink of madness in the harshness of the high seas and overwhelming natural beauty of the islands, Magellan’s obsession leads to a rebellion and reckoning with the consequences of power. A vast, globe-spanning epic from Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz (NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY), MAGELLAN presents the colonization of the Philippines as a primal, shocking encounter with the unknown and a radical retelling of European narratives of discovery and exploration. (Lav Diaz, 2025, Philippines, 2:40, NR)

Daughtering | Mar 14-22
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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In “Daughtering,” three generations of women navigate living, dying and the dead when they are called home to appease unruly spirits. Sixteen to seventy-something, each carries her own idea of what it means to be a daughter: caregiver, rebel, keeper of the stories, breaker of the cycle. Over the course of three charged days and nights, the daughters navigate relationship, grief, and the business of the old house that contains them, alive in its own way with memory and an impressive population of mice. What unfolds is a darkly humorous, emotionally resonant exploration of identity, inheritance and the universal work of becoming who we are, despite (and because of) where we come from. The play culminates in DIY ceremony and catharsis – as tender, fierce and complicated as daughtering itself.

COmpass REsonance: Norwegian Wood (season finale)
2026-03-21 16:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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NORWEGIAN WOOD with COmpass REsonance
What unfolds when a pristine Scandinavian landscape inspires music, brought to life by one of the most innovative and exhilarating string ensembles?
COmpass REsonance, known as “Boulder’s CORE,” presents an unforgettable performance inspired by Nordic Romanticism—and more!
Audiences will experience the evocative Holberg Suite by the poetic Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, interwoven with a bouquet of varied gems.
This concert’s repertoire has been expanded with an intermission added, to reflect that CORE’s December Merry Mozart concert was canceled due to severe winds and loss of electricity across the city. The program is now a combination of works from the canceled December program and the previously planned March program. Therefore, the first half
of the 3/21 concert includes Mozart’s dancing Divertimento in F Major, and his heartfelt Piano Concerto K.413, featuring Mina Gajić as piano soloist. Shorter works that refresh the aural palate include J.S. Bach’s timeless “Arioso,” and “Norwegian Wood” by Lennon/McCartney—in a totally new version of The Beatles’ much adored classic.
PROGRAM:
Salzburg Symphony “Divertimento” in F Major, K.138—W.A. Mozart
Largo from Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056—J.S. Bach
Piano Concerto in F Major, K.413—W.A. Mozart
Intermission
Norwegian Wood—Lennon/McCartney, arr. Billy Alvis
Holberg Suite, Op. 40—Edvard Grieg
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. “COmpass REsonance… has unveiled a bold 2025–26 season as it completes its evolution from the 44-year-old Boulder Bach Festival. The announcement marks the first full season under its new name and mission, following a legal rebrand in January 2025. The transition reflects a decade of artistic expansion led by pianist Mina Gajić and violinist-conductor Zachary Carrettin, who took the festival’s helm in 2014. Under their direction, programming has grown to encompass five centuries of music, improvisation and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The group’s mission is “to enrich lives with performances of music from across time and cultures and to create distinct learning opportunities for musicians and audiences.” -Daily Camera

Silents Synced: A Woman of the World/Pearl Jam
2026-03-20 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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“A Woman of the World” (1925) follows a liberal European countess, played by Pola Negri, who scandalizes a small, mid-Western American town with her unapologetic independence, sharp wit, and tattooed arm.
Silents Synced creator, Josh Frank paired this long-forgotten classic with the music from Pearl Jam’s seminal albums Vs. and Vitalogy.
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. Pearl Jam’s nonprofit foundation, Vitalogy, is donating any earnings from this project to Austin Women’s Health, a local provider supporting reproductive care in Frank’s hometown. (1:15)

Black Futures in Art: Artist Talk
2026-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 | McMahon Gallery, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Join curator Adderly Grant-Lord and exhibiting artists for a powerful evening of conversation celebrating the fifth year of Black Futures in Art. This gathering invites audiences into the living continuum of the exhibition—exploring how memory, lineage, joy, and imagination shape Black creative futures.
Through a 45-minute moderated conversation, artists will reflect on their practices, shared histories, and the creative inheritance that informs their work, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. This talk is a celebration of presence, process, and community, and an invitation to listen, reflect, and engage with the brilliance in motion that defines Black Futures in Art.
Tickets are free but required, as capacity is limited. All are welcome.

Oscar Party - Sold Out!
2026-03-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Mar 15
Once a year the world of cinema comes together to celebrate the magic of movies. And the community that comes to The Boedecker Theater is no exception. Let’s congregate and enjoy good food and good company while we watch the awards ceremony that in recent years has held a few surprises, if not outright controversy. Test yourself on movie trivia during the commercials to win clever prizes, and try to predict the Oscar awards and win an annual membership at the Dairy Arts Center. Ticket includes buffet, a glass of the bubbly (or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice), free popcorn and dessert. Party starts at 4:00, pre-show coverage begins at 4:30, ceremony at 5:00.

Meet Your Oscar Party Host!
Jack Hanley is a Film Historian, Critic, and Podcaster based in Boulder, Colorado.
He is helps program films for several Film Festivals including the Chicago Underground Film Festival and the Boulder International Film Festival. He was the host and co-programmer of the Crested Butte International Film Festival for over a decade.
Jack is a frequent talk-back host and instructor for the Dairy Arts Center Cinema Program where he teaches the film analysis workshop, How To Watch A Movie.

BETC: Brooklyn Laundry | Feb. 20-Mar. 15
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Regional Premiere
From the Oscar-winning, Tony-winning, Pulitzer-winning writer of Moonstruck and Doubt comes a new play about three sisters, a guy who operates a laundromat and the random tricks life plays on them for better or worse.
Tragic and funny by turns, this deeply romantic story will remind you what is important in life and the sorrow and joy of fully embracing adulthood.
Like many of Shanley’s plays, the story pits the quest for love and happiness against the demands of family obligations.

Dairy Comedy In The Boe
2026-03-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Gabby Gutierrez-Reed is a comedian, writer, actor, and filmmaker in Denver, Colorado. They co-host Firecracker Comedy which is notable for its high profile, and incredibly entertaining diverse lineups. Firecracker Comedy is regular show at Union Hall in New York! Additionally, Gabby has been on Adult Swim, Funny or Die and in their spare time, they get lost in bouts of existential dread. Things are looking up!

Donelle Prado tours nationally and has performed in Hollywood’s top comedy clubs including The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Ice House, and The Improv. In 2021, she toured with “Crazy Woke Asians”, a California based stand-up comedy troupe dedicated to bringing awareness to social justice issues through humor, where she headlined their Seattle, Washington shows. More recently, Donelle was named “Best of the Fest” in the 2023 Comedy Chateau Comedy Festival in Hollywood, California and headlined shows at the 2023 Winter Park Comedy Festival.

Rosalie is a comedian who isn’t afraid to talk about the good, bad and downright filthy parts of being trans. She’s had the pleasure to work with some of the hottest names in stand-up, and even snagged the trophy for the first Fort’s Funniest Competition held at The Comedy Fort. She’s also had the chance to be part of The Chief Bicycle & Comedy Festival in Trinidad, CO as well as the High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver, CO.
Tenured stand-up comedian, podcaster, voice actor, and professional mischief-maker, Mitch Jones has been doing stand-up comedy since 2010—but he’s been clownin’ since day one. You may have seen Mitch bringing the laughs and insights from the commentary booth at Lucha Libre & Laughs, rocking the stage at the High Plains Comedy Festival, co-hosting the nerd-culture deep dive that is the Broadcast Geeks podcast, performing all across Colorado. With a knack for storytelling and a love of the absurd, Mitch combines sharp wit, eclectic interests, and a dash of chaos to keep audiences laughing and thinking long after the show is over. Whether behind the mic or on the road, Mitch delivers comedy with heart, hilarity, and just enough edge to keep you guessing
Zoe Rogers
And your host, the founder of the Boulder Comedy Festival, Zoe Rogers.
