How to Watch a Movie Part III: Framing the Story: Cinematography
2026-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

How to Watch a Movie Part IV: The Art of the Cut: Film Editing
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): Witch | Aug. 6-23
2026-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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The devil arrives in a small village to recruit souls, and business has never been better. Everyone is scrambling to bargain for something. Love, riches, and personal validation top the list.
But one woman is having none of it, and she happens to be the woman whom everyone thinks is the town witch.
Jen Silverman’s reworking of the 1621 drama, The Witch of Edmonton, is wickedly funny, surprisingly moving and dangerously entertaining.
The play poses the question, “How much is a soul worth in a world where hope is increasingly hard to come by?”

Messengerz Dance Company Presents: “Waves” | Aug. 7 - 8
2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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“Waves” presented by Messengerz Dance Company is a contemporary dance show that represents different seasons of our lives. Waves ebb and flow, waves are sometimes hurling violently at you and tossing you around, and sometimes waves are a soft relaxing crescendo that collide peacefully with sand on the shore.
This show is to make you feel, make you connect, and make you reflect on all seasons of your life when you have experienced different types of waves. Our hope is to reach out and connect with the audience, letting them know they’re never alone in what they’re going through.
Each one of us are so deeply loved, seen and known. Each wave that we come into contact with is for a greater purpose, and it is all used for our good. We hope this show brings you hope and encouragement in your life!

How to Watch a Movie Part V - The Method and the Madness: Performance on Screen
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

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 Last Call Comedy Show (Sober)
2026-08-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Most comedy shows encourage drinking. This one is what happens after people stop.
Join us for The Last Call Comedy Show, a night of hilarious stand-up featuring some of Colorado’s funniest sober comedians. This is a sober comedy event, proving you don’t need alcohol or drugs to have a great night out.
Whether you’re in recovery, sober-curious, or just looking for a comedy show with a different vibe, this event brings together community, connection, and big laughs.
Expect a night of raw, unfiltered comedy from some of the best sober comics in Colorado.
Headliner: Ben Roy is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in Denver. He is the creator and star of the TruTV sitcom Those Who Can’t, and has appeared on Comedy Central Presents as well as numerous comedy festivals and clubs across the country.
Known for his high-energy style and brutally honest storytelling, Ben blends sharp observations with chaotic life experiences that leave audiences laughing from start to finish. Whether he’s talking about parenting, bad decisions, or the absurdity of modern life, Ben brings a raw, fearless perspective that has made him a favorite in the Denver comedy scene and beyond.
Featuring: Andy Lopez, Katherine Clancy

How to Watch a Movie Part VI - Thinking About Film Critically: Theory and Beyond
2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Freehub Presents Film Festival
2026-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Freehub PRESENTS is an annual mountain bike film festival and community-driven event series that showcases unreleased short films from some of the best filmmakers and riders. This multi-stop film festival honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders, and storytellers who will shape the sport for generations to come. Supported by SRAM, Maxxis, evo, Leatt, and Orbea.

How to Watch a Movie Part VII - The Politics of the Frame: Image, Ideology, Class, Gender, Race, and Meaning
2026-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

Open Studios presents The Women's Cut
2026-08-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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HAPPY HOUR 5:30 PM | SCREENING 7:00 PM
The Women’s Cut is a celebration of community, film, and bold women in even bolder spaces. Join us for a program of six inspiring films from local filmmakers featuring women doing amazing things in the Colorado outdoors. From desert tower ascents to river runs, each film captures the grit, grace, and joy of women who call Colorado’s wild places home.
The night will conclude with the final film featuring the premiere of Bridger Janes, where we are introduced to four women who undertake an ambitious highline project that none could accomplish alone. Through vulnerability and shared vision, they discover what becomes possible when trust precedes familiarity.
Join us for the after party at Vision Quest Brewery for live music and good company — because the best stories always continue off-screen.

BENISE 25 Years of Passion!
2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Emmy Award Winning Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular.
It’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance.
Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more!
Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say) shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance – the only show of its kind!
The 25th Anniversary tour establishes Benise’s Emmy Award winning show as one of the longest running Latin-themed theatrical productions touring the world.
For Benise, music has always been a journey. From his humble beginnings as a street performer, to being featured on the #1 rated show in the USA – Dancing With The Stars. Guitarist and creative force behind the event, Benise, comments “I wanted to push the boundaries of Nuevo Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of all the shows we’ve done over the last 25 years.”

How to Watch a Movie Part VIII - Beyond Auteur Theory: Historical Auteurism and the World View Model
2026-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States

How to Watch a Movie Part IX - Screening of SINNERS (dir. Ryan Coogler) with Post-Film Discussion
2026-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Boulder Magic Show | Sept. 5 & 6
2026-09-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
TICKETS“Beautifully Done!” – Penn & Teller
“Your kid’s favorite summer camp counselor” – Halifax Fringe Festival
The award-winning magic show returns 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!
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.
Around Colorado, you’ve seen Braden at the Boulder Creek Fest, the Stampede, INSIDE the Denver Aquarium, and all around schools, libraries, summer camps, and more!
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

Motus Theater Presents: No Contract by Kirsten Wilson
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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“No Contract” is a one-woman show exploring a mother’s request not to endure dementia. It asks: “is there a way to have dementia without tragedy, when ‘to be or not to be’ is always the question?”
Created by Kirsten Wilson in honor of her mother and loved ones everywhere, experiencing or caring for people with dementia.
“No Contract” is a one-woman show by Kirsten Wilson about her mother’s dementia –Marie Wilson, founder of ‘Take Our Daughters to Work Day,’ LGBTQ+ leader, author, and equity-based feminist.
The dramatic ‘contract’ at the heart of this two-act performance is her mother’s request to be killed if she loses her mind. The production blends autobiographical storytelling, “Hamlet,” “King Lear,” karaoke, and audience engagement to explore the complex tension between choosing life and death—the “to be and not to be” of assisted suicide after a dementia diagnosis.
In “No Contract,” Wilson uses humor & heart to prevent both the performance & her mother’s life from becoming a Lear-like tragedy. As Wilson says in Act One, “My mother’s life was always supposed to be a romantic comedy, a 1950’s musical, except with lesbians dancing in the street. I will not let it turn toward tragedy.”
*Note Wednesday, 9/30/26 is a show for immunocompromised people. This show provides the following: Audience capacity is at 30% to provide space for two empty seats between audience members. KN95 masks must be worn by performers and audience members. Air filtration used. 6 feet of space between performers and front row. 6pm performance. See separate Dairy ticketing page to signup.
**Note Saturday, 10/3/26 is an all-day workshop and performance:
Saturday, Oct. 3rd, “No Contract” Dementia, Reflection and Writing Workshop with Kirsten Wilson. Take a day-long deep dive into the impact of caring for family members with dementia or negotiating your own fears of losing your mind with celebrated facilitator and artist Kirsten Wilson. This is an opportunity to gather in community to use the performance to launch your own reflections and writings on the impact of dementia and fears associated with aging. The morning will begin with a performance of Act I, followed by personal reflections, writing and discussion on dementia. After a shared lunch within small reflections groups, a performance of Act II, with a facilitated dialogue, writing exercises and reflections. No skill as a writer necessary, just willingness to courageously explore caregiving, our mortality, and dementia in community. (Lunch included in workshop fee). See separate ticketing page to sign up.

Local Theater Company: Drag Queen Magic | Oct. 1 - 17, 2026
2026-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Drag Queen Magic or The Torturous Purgatorial Experience of One Miss Letta Celebrate by Ian August, directed by M. Graham Smith
In this world premiere comedy, Drag Queen Letta Celebrate just wants to live her life lip-syncing Lady Gaga at birthdays, weddings, and the occasional bar mitzvah, but when a strange woman asks for help after losing everything, Letta finds herself desperate to save her or be doomed to repeat the same day over and over.

COmpass REsonance: CELLO MONK with Camden Shaw and CORE
2026-10-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Camden Shaw, cellist of world-renowned Dover Quartet, joins CORE performing four roles in a single concert—orchestral cellist, chamber musician, soloist in an unaccompanied suite, and concerto soloist. This program compares and contrasts the work of father and son: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1715-1788). It also compares late-Baroque style with early-Classical style, including the remarkable visceral virtuosity of the orchestra and soloist in CPE Bach’s Cello Concerto in A Minor.
Additional soloists in this program include flutist Ysmael Reyes, a COmpass REsonance member and longtime artist of Boulder Bach Festival’s ensembles. He is joined by guest artist Katy Wherry, performing as flute soloist with COmpass REsonance for the first time. CORE’s Music Director Zachary Carrettin joins them on violin—performing the much-adored Brandenburg Concerto #4.
Program:
Brandenburg Concerto #4 in G Major, BWV1049 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Cello Suite #6 in D Major, BWV1012 by J.S. Bach
Intermission
Trio Sonata in B Minor, H567 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1715-1788)
Concerto for Cello and Strings in A Minor, Wq170 by C.P.E. Bach
Approximate run time: 110 minutes total, including 20-minute intermission
Camden Shaw is cellist of the Dover Quartet, called “one of the greatest quartets in the last 100 years” by BBC Music Magazine. Mr. Shaw has performed ancient and new music in the world’s great concert halls, including New York’s Carnegie Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonie. He was featured in STRAD Magazine’s Masterclass Series, has presented sought-after content for Tonebase in addition to his own CelloMonk Instagram platform, and joined the faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music in 2020.
Every soloist that collaborates with CORE brings unique artistry, with each aspect of the collaboration conceived to offer a special experience to Boulder audiences. CORE’s co-directors performed with Mr. Shaw on stages in Texas and California and found his musicianship to be infectious—brilliant, inspired, and complete. COmpass REsonance artists are looking forward to this 2026/27 season opening concert!

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Weir | Oct. 8 - Nov. 1
2026-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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A woman arrives at a remote country pub in Ireland and is entertained by the local bachelors who drink there. As the men compete to impress her with ghostly tales, she reveals a startling story of her own.
The Weir is a modern masterpiece from one of Ireland’s most acclaimed playwrights, blending haunting storytelling with tender Irish camaraderie.
The play reminds us that empathy and friendship grow out of the myths and stories that bind us.

Thursday, October 8 is Preview Night, with regular tickets just $25 !

Boulder Ballet presents Dancers' Choice | Oct. 24 & 25
2026-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Step inside the creative engine of Boulder Ballet.
Dancers’ Choice is not a traditional performance – it’s a living laboratory. Created, produced, and led entirely by the artists, this program invites you to witness the process of becoming: choreographers emerging, ideas taking shape, and dancers stepping beyond the stage into the roles that define a full artistic career.

Boulder Magic Show: HALLOWEEN
2026-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 celebrate Halloween 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!
A special 1PM showtime – done before Pearl Street’s Trick or Treat at 3PM!!! Please come in costume for an extra special treat!!!
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 91 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
As Seen On: CBS, Dropout.TV, Crowd Control, Over 1 Billion Views Online

T2 Dance Company: Voices
2026-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A collaborative showcase of different perspectives through art featuring two new works by T2 Dance Company.
Are We Really Alone?
See the world from the perspective of true “others”. A choreographic collaboration by Claire Fisher and Erin Keivan.
The Interview
Dancers use their bodies while we hear their dialogue. What’s really going on in our minds in everyday situations. A collaboration with Joseph Howard.

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

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Fair Maid of the West | Dec. 3-27
2026-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A Susan Blackburn Prize Finalist (in the U.S. for the first time with BETC!)
A ribald musical romp featuring a barmaid turned swashbuckling pirate, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Fair Maid of the West is the perfect holiday treat crammed full of laughs, dances and physical hijinks.
Adapted from Thomas Heywood’s Elizabethan drama, the play follows the adventures of Liz, a resilient rat-catcher and barmaid in a Plymouth pub. She is falsely accused of murder, flees to Cornwall, opens her own pub, and sails to Spain to recover the body of her lover.
Surrounding Liz are a teenage orphan, a postman full of grandiose stories, a swaggering bully, and a divorcee with a heart and voice of gold.

Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 are Preview Night, with regular tickets just $25!

COmpass REsonance: SWEETER THAN ROSES with Taylor Raven and CORE
2026-12-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano enjoys a remarkable career performing as soloist internationally in the world’s great opera houses and with top symphony orchestras. She joins COmpass REsonance in a program showcasing Baroque virtuosity—in style, character, and technique. This program is emotionally rich with powerfully moving arias accompanied by strings and basso continuo. CORE will also present Giuseppe Torelli’s Christmas Concerto, rarely performed in Colorado.
Program:
“Gelido in ogni vena” from Il Farnace by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
“Ombra mai fù” from Serse by George Frideric Händel (1685-1759)
Concerto Grosso in forma di Pastorale per il Santissimo Natale, Op. 8 No. 6 by Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709)
“Sposa son disprezzata” from Bajazet by Giacomelli/Vivaldi
“Empio, Dirò, Tu Sei” from Giulio Cesare in Egitto by G.F. Händel
Intermission
“Erbarme dich” from St. Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
“Thy Hand, Belinda” from Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
“When I Am Laid in Earth” by H. Purcell
Chaconne from King Arthur by H. Purcell
“Sweeter than roses” by H. Purcell
“Crude furie degl’orrida abissi” from Serse by G.F. Händel
Approximate run time: 90 minutes total, including 20-minute intermission
One of the most exciting vocal soloists to arrive on the international circuit, Taylor Raven’s recent and upcoming performances include singing Wagner with Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Beethoven Symphony #9 with The Minnesota Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra, Mozart’s Così fan tutte with English National Opera, and work by John Adams with The Metropolitan Opera.
Every soloist that collaborates with CORE brings unique artistry, with each aspect of the collaboration conceived to offer a special experience to Boulder audiences. CORE’s Music Director first had the pleasure of working with Ms. Raven when she sang in his early music ensemble at University of Colorado Boulder. This was a decade ago, and even then, her remarkable range, ease and fluidity throughout the voice, and powerful emotive capabilities revealed a truly unique artist. It is with great pleasure that COmpass REsonance is able to bring Ms. Raven back to Boulder for this fantastic program, and CORE artists are looking forward to this opportunity to work together!

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): New Year's Eve Spectacular
2026-12-31 07:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join our New Year’s Eve tradition! Chat over drinks then laugh to the novel, nifty, 1940s-era improv comedy of The King Penny Radio Show – directed by Libby Zambrano and Matt Zambrano. We’ll toast 2027 at 9pm (Nova Scotia time!) then kick up our heels to the music of the Dave Fulker Band!

COmpass REsonance: JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND PIPES featuring Christopher Holman
2027-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Grace Commons Church, 1820 15th Street, Boulder, 80302, United States
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This concert takes place at Grace Commons Church: 1820 15th Street, Boulder, CO
Pre-concert lecture by the artist: in the Grace Commons Chapel at 6:30PM.
Performance: in the Grace Commons Sanctuary at 7:30PM.
Christopher Holman, Oxford Scholar and top prize recipient of the Albert Schweitzer International Organ Competition performs a solo recital presented by COmpass REsonance. This program traces the remarkable legacy of the Bach family through works for the organ, from Johann Sebastian Bach’s dramatic Prelude and Fugue in B Minor to Johann Christian Bach’s playful transcription of Joseph Haydn’s “Imperial” Symphony. Performed on the tracker organ at Grace Commons Church — an entirely mechanical instrument whose keys are directly linked to the pipes — the music speaks with exceptional clarity, with every nuance of touch shaping the sound. The result is a vivid portrait of a musical family whose influence continues to resonate across centuries.
Program:
Symphony No. 53 in D Major “Imperial” by Joseph Haydn (1732–1809), arranged for solo organ by Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782)
An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Sonata in G Major, Op. 5, No. 3 by Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782)
Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, BWV Anh. 745 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–1788)
O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß, BWV 622 by J.S. Bach
Prelude and Fugue in B Minor, BWV 544 by J.S. Bach
Approximate run time: 65 minutes performed without intermission
After completing extensive graduate musicological and performance work at Basel’s famed Schola Cantorum, Christopher Holman completed a PhD at Oxford, where he directed ensembles and served as Lecturer. His solo organ performances have taken him across the planet, playing historic and modern organs in every context: from basso continuo to the large solo works of Olivier Messiaen at the world’s great cathedrals. Dr. Holman has given lectures at University of Oxford, Université Sorbonne in Paris, Eastman School of Music, and Trinity College Dublin, and currently serves as Director of Music at St. Gertrude’s Cathedral in Cincinnati. He performed as continuo keyboardist in the 2022 Boulder Bach Festival recording (on the Sono Luminus label) and has collaborated with COmpass REsonance in performances of dozens of composers, from 1600 onward.
CORE’s Music Director and Dr. Holman have been friends and colleagues for nearly twenty years, having performed across the United States together in duo recitals, chamber music, and larger ensemble contexts, on period and modern instruments. CORE is thrilled to offer this lecture and solo recital as the center-point of our 2026/27 season, with two orchestra concerts preceding it and two following it. This recital in context with the entire season points to CORE’s roots as a Bach festival and ongoing commitment to performance practices across time and cultures, navigating the waters of music history with Bach as our compass.

Boulder Ballet presents Rebels and Innovators | Mar. 5 - 7
2027-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Innovation doesn’t happen by playing it safe—and it doesn’t happen just once.
Now in its second year, Rebels and Innovators returns as a growing tradition at Boulder Ballet—an annual platform dedicated to bold voices, risk-taking, and the artists shaping what comes next. What began as an exploration of creative rebellion is quickly becoming a defining space for choreographic invention and artistic evolution.

COmpass REsonance: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE with Vadim Gluzman and CORE
2027-04-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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One of the world’s most famous violin soloists, “a musician’s musician,” Vadim Gluzman returns to perform with COmpass REsonance. This special program includes the great Bach Violin Concerto in E Major, from the album CORE and Gluzman recorded together in 2025, on London-based Onyx Classics label. This program also includes the world premiere of a work that CORE commissioned specifically for Gluzman and this performance.
The Baltic element is complemented by Musica Serena, a work of stunning beauty by Vasks, and the J.S. Bach concerto is balanced by a work of chamber music created by one of his contemporaries, Dresden-based Heinichen. This trio sonata pairs Gluzman with CORE’s Music Director Zachary Carrettin, alongside CORE cellist Joseph Howe, and CORE Artistic Director Mina Gajić on harpsichord.
Program:
Trio Sonata in C Minor, S258 by Johann David Heinichen (1683-1729)
Musica Serena by Peteris Vasks (b. 1946)
Concerto for Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in E Major, BWV1042 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Approximate run time: 70 minutes performed without intermission
Vadim Gluzman is one of the top concert artists in the world today, appearing as concerto soloist with every great orchestra, from the New York Philharmonic to the Berlin Philharmonic. One of his many unique qualities is how he approaches the music of J.S. Bach, using historical bows and an approach to style that is deeply rooted in Baroque performance practice. In 2025, he recorded The Complete Bach Violin Concertos with COmpass REsonance using period bows and harpsichord, released on London-based Onyx Classics label.
The continued collaboration with Mr. Gluzman has proven to be extremely artistically rewarding for CORE musicians, and this time, in addition to performing the work of Bach, CORE/Gluzman are presenting the world premiere of a new work.

Boulder Ballet presents Vital | May 14 - 16, 2027
2027-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Experience the vitality of presence, the power of connection, and the beauty of being human with works from Ma Cong and world premieres by Ben Needham-Wood and Nicolo Fonte.
