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- Boulder Beat - Saturday February 1, 2025
Boulder Beat - Saturday February 1, 2025
🌄 Boulder’s Saturday Lineup: Music, Movies, & Moose Sightings?
🌤️ Weather
Good news: No blizzards, no deep freezes, no need for full-body ski gear just to grab coffee. Saturday is looking mild and pleasant—perfect for getting outside, pretending it's spring, and then immediately regretting that decision once the sun goes down.
☀️ Day: Partly sunny with a high of 56°F. Light South wind switching to the West by afternoon. If you’re biking, maybe don’t wear your baggiest pants.
🌙 Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 36°F, with a light breeze. A good excuse to find a cozy bar (or an actual fireplace) and settle in for the night.
👉 Fun Fact: With this stretch of mild weather, we’ve all officially forgotten how miserable we were in January. Enjoy it while it lasts.
📰 Saturday’s Top Stories
🚗 The Moose is Loose!
Boulder drivers had a wild morning when a very confused moose decided to take a casual jaunt through town. One lucky Redditor got a free car wash out of the whole ordeal—because nothing says "Colorado" like a giant ungulate licking your windshield.
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🌿 Becoming a True Boulderite: Learning Your Perennials
If you don’t know the difference between yarrow and Russian sage, can you really call yourself a local? A handy guide to drought-tolerant perennials is here to help you plant smarter, not harder—because let’s be honest, your grass didn’t make it through last summer anyway.
🔗 Garden Wisdom
🏠 Why Do Boulder’s New Buildings All Look the Same?
Ever walked past a new development and thought, “Haven’t I seen this before?” Turns out, there’s a reason all these flat-roofed, boxy structures are taking over town. Love them or hate them, they’re everywhere—and there’s a design philosophy behind it.
🔗 Architecture Deep Dive
🚱 Watering Laws Are Changing – What That Means for Your Lawn
Colorado’s new turf bill might mean the end of your neighbor’s desperate attempt at a golf-course lawn. The push for water-efficient landscapes could shake up residential yards across the state. Is the dream of a green lawn officially dead? (Fingers crossed.)
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💧 Quick Hit: Does the Colorado River Actually Supply Most of Southern California’s Water?
The short answer: Yes—but also, it’s complicated. A two-minute read explains how much of SoCal’s water comes from Colorado and why we should all probably be paying closer attention.
🔗 Learn More
🍄 Does Colorado Need a State Mushroom?
Apparently, mycology nerds think the answer is a resounding yes. With the recent rise in foraging, fungi festivals, and… let’s just say other mushroom-related activities, Colorado might soon crown an official state mushroom. Place your bets now!
🔗 Mushroom Mania
🛒 King Soopers Union Voting on Strike
A strike could be on the horizon as King Soopers workers vote on a new contract—or the lack thereof. If negotiations don’t go well, Boulderites might have to gasp shop somewhere else for groceries. Stock up while you can.
🔗 Union News
🎟️ Things To Do
🎸 1964: The Tribute – The Beatles Experience
📍 Boulder Theater
🕒 7:30 PM
Step back in time with 1964: The Tribute, the ultimate Beatles experience that captures the magic of their early years. If you've ever wanted to relive Beatlemania (or see what all the hype was about), this is your chance.
🔗 Tickets & Details
🎻 Clay Street Unit at The Fox Theater
📍 Fox Theatre
🕒 Doors 7:30 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Bluegrass lovers, this one's for you! Colorado’s own Clay Street Unit blends traditional string-band vibes with a progressive twist. Expect high-energy picking, soulful harmonies, and a packed dance floor.
🔗 More Info
🎤 Comedy Fempire at Junkyard Social Club
📍 Junkyard Social Club
🕒 8:00 PM
A killer lineup of hilarious women and nonbinary comedians take the stage for a night of stand-up that’s equal parts sharp, sassy, and side-splitting. Grab a drink, find a seat, and get ready to laugh.
🔗 Event Details
🎼 Live Background Music at Zeal – Featuring Laurie D
📍 Zeal Food for Enthusiasts!
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy fresh, healthy eats with a side of smooth, soulful melodies from Laurie D. A perfect low-key vibe for your Saturday evening dinner plans.
🔗 More Info
🎭 The Mariposa Collective Presents: Momentum
📍 Dairy Arts Center
🕒 7:30 PM
A performance that explores movement, storytelling, and artistic collaboration, Momentum is a must-see for lovers of contemporary dance and experimental theater.
🔗 Tickets & Details
🎥 Film Screenings at The Dairy
📍 Dairy Arts Center – Boedecker Theater
🕒 Various Showtimes
Oceans Are The Real Continents – Three captivating migration stories, unfolding in a forgotten Cuban town.
Burden of Dreams – A behind-the-scenes look at Werner Herzog’s near-impossible film shoot deep in the Amazon.
🔗 Full Schedule & Tickets
🧊 Wim Hof Breathing & Cold Water Immersion
📍 Check Meetup for Location
🕒 Morning Session (Exact Time TBD)
Looking to channel your inner ice warrior? Learn the legendary Wim Hof Method, combining controlled breathing with cold exposure for an energy boost and mental clarity.
🔗 Join the Meetup
🏈 Boulder Flag Football Meetup
📍 Check Meetup for Location
🕒 2:00 PM
Gather the squad for a casual, yet competitive, game of flag football. Whether you’re looking to burn off some energy or just make new friends, this is a great way to get outside and play.
🔗 Sign Up Here
✨ Restaurant Deals
🥢 Japango
⏰ Daily, 3 PM - 6 PM; All day Monday
🍣 Food Specials: $2 off all Special Rolls
🍶 Drinks: $5 Avery Seasonal Draft, $8 House Wine & Well Cocktails, $6/9 Hot Sake (S/L), $9 Cold Sake (L), $9 Bartender’s Choice Cocktail & Sangria
📍 1136 Pearl St
🍕 Pizzeria Alberico
⏰ Daily, 4 PM - 6 PM
🍽️ Small snacks & bites + rotating beer, house red & white wine for $7. Signature frozen cocktails for $9.
📍 1730 Pearl St
🥡 Zoe Ma Ma
🔥 Authentic Chinese street food at unbeatable prices! Every entrée is under $10 (except daily specials), and trust us—the Ma Ma’s Chicken Soup Noodle ($8.75) will make you question if your mom’s homemade chicken soup was ever that good…
📍 919 Pearl St
