You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine | Jan 14-20
2026-01-20 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 14-20
Filmed in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, this movie captures a star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, . The event brought together acclaimed artists, friends, and family to share behind-the-scenes stories and perform classic songs, honoring Prine’s enduring legacy. Prine, widely celebrated as one of history’s greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others, are featured in the film performing on the Ryman stage for this special celebration of his life and music. (Michael John Warren, 2025, USA, 1:30, NR)

Motus Theater Presents: 4th Annual Dr. King Jr. Performance with Motus & The ReMINDers
2026-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Due to popular demand, the show is FULL!
WAITLIST: However, you can join the waitlist by calling the Dairy Arts Center Box Office at 303.444.7328.
CANCELLATIONS: If you feel you won’t be able to attend, please call the Dairy Arts Center box office at 303.444.7328 at your earliest convenience and at least 1 hour before the show so others in the community can enjoy the presentation. Due to high demand, anyone who is not seated by 3:00 pm, will have their seat released to a waiting patron on the list.
Motus Theater presents our 4th annual arts-based event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight against poverty and racism, with special guest musicians, The ReMINDers. They will present musical responses to Motus’ Youth Behind & Beyond Bars autobiographical performance, which shares the experiences of adults who survived the juvenile justice system. Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty will sit with the storytellers to co-read their narratives and reflect publicly on their impact. You will leave inspired and ready to carry out the legacy of Dr. King Jr.’s work in support of juvenile justice reform that centers youth and community solutions.

The ReMINDers are a rare and remarkable musical duo with undeniable magical chemistry, The ReMINDers transcend the bounds of expectation to uplift and entertain. They seamlessly blend razor-sharp rhythms and raw, soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight their relevant and inspiring messages. The couple shares a partnership in both music and life as Samir and Aja have been married for over a decade. The ReMINDers have been recognized and applauded for their work internationally through concerts, tours, music awards, and TV and radio appearances. They have shared the stage with artists such as Nas, Big Boi, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.
Motus Theater’s Youth Behind & Beyond Bars: Stories from the Frontlines of the Juvenile Legal System brings powerful, artistically-crafted personal stories from adults who survived incarceration as youth. This moving autobiographical performance lifts the curtain on the realities of the juvenile legal system while inspiring action toward true justice. The script for this performance was written by Motus Artistic Executive Director Kirsten Wilson based on writings, conversations, and reflections of Lorenzo Allen, Durrel Bumphus, Lawrence Hershel Goshon, Raymond Johnson, Juaquin Mobley, Michael Rollerson, and Big Shakur (James Williams).
Motus Theater facilitates dialogue on critical issues of our time by creating original theater. Motus’ work leverages the power of art to build alliances across diverse segments of our community and country. We specialize in developing artfully crafted personal narratives with leaders on the frontlines of violence in the U.S., putting them center stage as the protagonists in the American drama.

Music at the Dairy presents Jazz and Soul Voices for Freedom
2026-01-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Just hours before Martin Luther King Day, the Gordon Gamm Theater stage will resonate with music and dance symbolizing humans’ irrepressible yearning for freedom. With Robert B Johnson’s singing and Maisha Diatta’s dancing, the Dave Fulker Jazz group will celebrate a stellar variety of ground-breaking artists—including Nat King Cole, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye, and Beyoncé—whose expressions of freedom continue to hone the American dream!
Dave Fulker:
On both flugelhorn and trumpet, Dave is well known to Boulder audiences for jazz and classical. He led the Centennial Brass Quintet, and has appeared with Denver Municipal Band, Boulder Brass, Colorado Music Festival, Bob Hope and the Four Tops, all in addition to a scientific software career at UCAR/NCAR. Dave serves on the CU College of Music Advisory Board and is a Trustee for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, in which he played 34 seasons as Principal Trumpet.
Maisha Diatta:
Pursuing a BFA in dance as a junior at Dean College (in MA), Maisha holds competitive awards in many styles—jazz, modern, hip-hop and especially tap. Beyond frequent improvisation, she has created award-winning choreographs for herself and others. Maisha has appeared in Debbie Allen’s Brothers of the Knight, Chloe Arnold’s #NoFilterSoleTalk, and the Oscars Academy Concert in LA.
Robert Johnson:
Robert has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Lou Rawls, Blood Sweat and Tears, Chuck Mangione, Stan Getz, Donna Summer, Robert Cray, Jeffery Osborne, Charlie Daniels and Mel Torme. Robert has an astounding range in pitch and style, the latter spanning jazz, R&B, pops and theater.
Victor Mestas:
Born in Venezuela, Victor has appeared on 100+ recordings, and he teaches a Latin Jazz Ensemble at CU’s Thompson Jazz Program.
Eddie Ness:
Though a recent graduate of CU’s College of Music, Eddie has already performed at many of the region’s best jazz clubs, including Dazzle and Nocturne.
Alejandro Castaño:
Alejandro draws inspiration from his Columbian/Afro-Cuban ancestry and has recorded/performed with Chuchito Valdés, Ron Miles and Annie Booth.

Cactus Pears | Jan 14-18
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 14-18
Anand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer who is struggling to stay unmarried. As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress. Winner, Grand Jury Prize (World Dramatic), Sundance Film Festival. (Rohan Kanawade,2025, India, 1:52, NR)

T2 Dance Company: Versatility Dance Festival
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Captivating performances from nationwide dance companies.
Now in its eighth year, Versatility Dance Festival presents a curated selection of contemporary dance companies and dance filmmakers from around the country and beyond. One night of great dance on stage and screen, providing audiences with a wonderful unique arts experience while also providing dance companies with more performance/screening and networking opportunities.
See full line-up at www.t2dance.org/VDF

Obex | Jan 16
2026-01-16 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Jan 16
In pre-internet 1987, Conor and his dog Sandy live a life of seclusion, lost in the slow-rendering graphics of early Macs and televisions aglow with late night horror movie marathons. But when he begins playing OBEX, a new and mysterious, state-of-the-art computer game, he finds himself trapped in a low-tech, but high-stakes analog hellscape as the line between reality and game blurs. Audacious and uncanny, writer-director Albert Birney’s OBEX is a delightfully skewed lo-fi fantasy. Shot in striking black and white, this surreally nostalgic nightmare revisits the dawn of personal computing to reflect on the loneliness of our always-online present day. (Albert Birney, 2025, USA, 1:30, NR)

Anchor Point Film Tour
2026-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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The Anchor Point Tour is a celebration of the fearless spirit and artistry of highlining documentaries. Our festival is dedicated to sharing all stories—big or small—that showcase the passion, creativity, and boundary-pushing endeavors of athletes within our community. Through this event we want to uplift all parts of our community and use a portion off the revenue to provide gear to underrepresented communities. Doors open at 5:30pm.

YAGÓDY | January 14 & 15
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Co-presented by Sunflower Seeds Ukraine
Ukrainian sirens YAGÓDY, kick off their 2026 US tour with two nights at the Dairy Arts Center. Celebrated for their “primal energy” (Chicago Reader, March 2025) and hypnotic vocal harmonies, this quartet blends ethno-ritual performances with feminine resilience for a “dynamic and contemporary” (Minneapolis Star Tribune) experience.
Since making their North American debut in 2025, YAGÓDY has continued to evolve their craft, recently releasing a haunting new single, “Koni,” and video from director and cinematographer Olia Klymuk.
In this original song inspired by her grandmother, YAGÓDY founder Zoriana Dybovska sings of “the youth that passes and the love that lives in memories.” The song draws on the image of the willow tree, a central motif in Ukrainian folklore that acts as an emblem of tenderness, grief, and endurance.
The three original vocalists of YAGÓDY—Zoriana Dybovska, Vasylyna Voloshyn, Tetiana Voitiv, and accordionist Nadiia Parashchuk—continue their mission to preserve, reinterpret, and breathe new life into Ukrainian Ukrainian folk songs and traditions from around the world. YAGÓDY’s repertoire will also include music from their self-titled debut album as well as original singles “Tsunamia,” which placed in Ukraine’s national Eurovision selection, and the defiant anthem “BRamaYa.” They will be joined on tour by drummer Teimyraz Gogitidze.

Monkey Wrench Films presents "Preserved"
2026-01-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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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

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step | Jan 11 & 13
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | 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)

Continuum: Death Cafe
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 | McMahon Gallery, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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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.

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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Timestamp | Jan 7-11
2026-01-11 18:00 - 20:30 | 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
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:30 | 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)

Move By Morelli: The Club Showcase
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:30 | 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.

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)

Wisdom of Happiness | Jan 1-6
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:30 | 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
2026-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | 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)

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.

The Summer Book | Dec 26-30
2025-12-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Nine-year-old Sophia (Emily Matthews) spends the summers at her family’s seasonal home on a tranquil isle in the Gulf of Finland, but this will be the first summer without her mother. Her father (Anders Danielsen Lie) remains numbed by grief, while her grandmother (Glenn Close) guides her on a giddy, winding path towards young adulthood. With a sense of infinite possibility and a tender regard for the wonders of the natural world, Sophia and her grandmother explore the terrain, celebrate midsommar, and test the limits of faith in the face of life’s many storms. Adapted from Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, The Summer Book is a delicate account of growing up and growing old, beautifully filmed on 16mm in majestic natural light. (Charlie McDowell, 2025, USA/Finland, 1:30, NR)

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

The Tale of Silyan | Dec 26-30
2025-12-29 16:30 - 18:00 | 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)

Close Up Magic: Ring in the New Year | Dec. 27-28
2025-12-28 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.

BETC: Every Brilliant Thing | Dec. 5-28
2025-12-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Why is life worth living? Can you count the ways?
Ice cream? Lazy afternoons in the park? Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose?
Every Brilliant Thing is a deeply funny and life-affirming play that begins with a child grappling with their mother’s attempted suicide.
The child makes a list of brilliant, joy-giving things and leaves it on Mom’s hospital pillow. Number six on the list? “Me.” This award-winning delight of a show lifts up the good in all of us.

Boulder Magic Show: Happy New Year! | Dec. 27-28
2025-12-28 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

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)

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).

Rocky Mountain Revels: The Extremely Wonderful New York Holiday Radio Show | Dec. 21-22
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | 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”.
