Boulder Beat - Sunday, February 2, 2025

Weather 🌤️💨

Warm? Yes. Calm? Absolutely not. We’re talking 60s in February, but don’t get too comfortable—hurricane-level winds are on deck. If you have patio furniture, you might want to introduce it to your neighbor now… because it’s probably moving in with them later.

Sunday ☀️
High: 61°F
Wind: West 7 to 17 mph, cranking up to 31 to 41 mph, with gusts up to 70 mph!
Skies: Mostly sunny (if you can see through the flying debris).

Sunday Night 🌙
Low: 45°F
Wind: West 19 to 24 mph, calming down to 9 to 14 mph overnight. Gusts still up to 36 mph!
Skies: Partly cloudy, with a chance of tumbleweeds and regret.

🌡️ Bonus Forecast:

• Humidity: 41%

• UV Index: 2 of 11

• Sunrise: 7:07 AM

• Sunset: 5:21 PM

• Moon: 🌒 Waxing Crescent

• Moonrise: 9:25 AM

• Moonset: 10:33 PM

Top Stories  📰

Well, this is a first… we’ve got nothing. Seriously. We scoured every local source, every subreddit, every city council agenda, and—zilch. Of course, the world is full of news, but we skip the national drama, crime reports, and divisive politics to keep things Boulder-focused.

So today, enjoy the rare news drought. Maybe it’s a sign to go outside and bask in the weirdly warm (but ridiculously windy) February weather.

🚨 The One Thing We Did Find: A Boulder City Council member, Tina, is actually engaging with the community on Reddit to share updates and answer questions. We love to see this kind of direct communication—way better than those vague, bureaucratic email blasts.

💬 Join the conversation: Tina from City Council’s Reddit Thread

📩 Did we miss something? If there’s local news we should have covered, reply to this email and let us know!

Things To Do 🎉

🌲 Old Man Winter Bike Rally & Run 🚴‍♂️
⏰ Time: 9am - 5pm
📍 Location: Boulder Reservoir
💰 Cost: Varies by race entry
❄️ Details: Whether you're a hardcore winter athlete or just in it for the post-race beer, this legendary Colorado event has you covered. Choose from cycling and running events through the scenic (and often snowy) foothills. Finish strong and warm up with live music, great food, and a killer post-race party.
🔗 More Info

🎥 Boulder Environmental Nature Outdoors Film Festival – “Half-Life of Memory”
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
💰 Cost: $15
🌍 Details: This powerful documentary explores the intersection of memory, history, and the natural world. Expect stunning visuals and thought-provoking storytelling about environmental impact.
🔗 Event Details

💃 Momentum – Presented by The Mariposa Collective
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
💰 Cost: $18 – $25
🎭 Details: An eclectic mix of movement, music, and visual storytelling, this performance highlights the talents of local dancers and choreographers.
🔗 Event Details

🎭 The Catamounts Present: Ghost Quartet
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
💰 Cost: $25 – $58
🎶 Details: A surreal, haunting, and deeply weird musical about love, death, and whiskey. If you’re into intricate storytelling with a side of existential crisis, this one’s for you.
🔗 Event Details

🐦 Birds & Brew Meetup 🍻
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, Boulder, CO
💰 Cost: Free
🦆 Details: Start the morning with a casual bird-watching stroll, then head to a local brewery for a well-earned pint. A perfect mix of nature and hops.
🔗 Meetup Link

🥾 Trails & Ales Meetup – Hike & Social
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Check Meetup for details
💰 Cost: Free
⛰️ Details: This casual hiking group explores Boulder’s best trails, then unwinds with drinks at a local brewery. Good company, great views, and post-hike beer—what’s not to love?
🔗 Meetup Link

🥗 Plant-Based Vegetarian Friends Meetup
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Check Meetup for details
💰 Cost: Free
🌱 Details: If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just curious about plant-based eating, this is a great way to meet like-minded folks and swap food tips.
🔗 Meetup Link

⚡ Solid State Depot – Open Hack Night 🛠️
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Solid State Depot, 1965 33rd St, Boulder, CO
💰 Cost: Free
🛠️ Details: Boulder’s local makerspace opens its doors for a night of hacking, building, and geeking out. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just love DIY projects, come check it out.
🔗 Meetup Link

🍽️ Restaurant Deals

🍷 Postino WineCafe
⏰ Daily, open - 5 PM
🍾 Details: Happy hour starts early here! Join us daily from 11 AM to 5 PM for $6 glasses of wine and $6 pitchers of beer. Perfect for a lazy Sunday unwind.
📍 1468 Pearl St

🍣 All-Night Happy Hour at Sushi Zanmai
⏰ Daily, 5 PM - 6:30 PM | Sundays – Happy Hour All Night
🍱 Details: Select sushi rolls, appetizers, and various menu items at reduced prices! Sundays mean happy hour all night long, so if you’re craving sushi on a budget, this is the move.
📍 1221 Spruce St

🍷 Creature Comforts Cafe
⏰ Tuesday - Saturday, 4 PM - 6 PM; All day Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM
🧀 Details: In addition to their regular happy hour, Sundays are a double special—a complimentary mini charcuterie plate when you purchase a glass of wine. Creature Comforts curates a selection of wines by women winemakers and small producers and serves up a menu of coffee, beer, wine, toasts, sandwiches, charcuterie, and more!
📍 1647 Pearl St

Closing: Did We Miss Something? Let Us Know!

For the first time in three months of running this newsletter, we don’t have any major top stories. No fluff, no filler—just events, food, and fun. If we missed something important, reply to this email and let us know. Otherwise, enjoy the weekend and don’t blow away out there