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- Boulder Beat - Thursday, January 30, 2025
Boulder Beat - Thursday, January 30, 2025
๐ป Sushi, Tacos & Trivia โ Your Thursday Night Plans Are Set!
Weather for Thursday, January 30
After a few days of calm skies, Boulder gets a mix of sun and passing clouds todayโthough a few rogue snowflakes might make a surprise guest appearance. No big storm, just a few flurries keeping winter in check.
๐ค Day: High of 47ยฐF, light NNW winds (5-10 mph), and a 15% chance of snow just to keep things interesting.
๐ Night: Clear skies and a low of 32ยฐF, with a gentle WSW breeze (5-10 mph).
Sunrise: 7:10 AM | Sunset: 5:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent ๐ (Moonrise: 8:10 AM, Moonset: 6:51 PM)
Enjoy the mild day, Boulder! โ๏ธ
Top Stories
๐ Boulder & Boulder County Lay the Groundwork for the Future
The first phase of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan update is complete! What does this mean for the future of housing, transportation, and open space in Boulder? Find out here: BoulderColorado.gov
โป๏ธ Taking Buildings Apart, Piece by Piece
Instead of demolishing old buildings, some locals are deconstructing themโsalvaging materials for reuse while reducing landfill waste. Smart, sustainable, and a win-win for the environment. Read more from WBUR
๐ข Boulderโs Employee-Owned Businesses: A Model for Success
A growing number of Boulder County businesses are shifting to employee ownership, keeping profits in the community and empowering workers. We love seeing local businesses thrive this way! Boulder Weekly has the scoop
๐ฌ Will Colorado Pay $34M to Steal Sundance?
State lawmakers are considering major tax breaks to lure the Sundance Film Festival away from Utah and into Colorado. Is this a smart economic move, or just wishful thinking? More from KUNC
๐ 5 CU Boulder Startups to Watch in 2025
From high-tech innovations to sustainable solutions, these CU startups are ones to keep on your radar. Check out which ones are making waves: CU Boulder Today
๐ถ Supporting the Backbone of Boulderโs Music Scene
A new nonprofit is stepping up to help the local music communityโfrom artists to sound techsโstay afloat in an ever-changing industry. Boulderโs music scene is built on passion, but a little financial support never hurts. Full story inBoulder Weekly
Things To Do
๐ฟ Backcountry Skiing Info Session with Pacific Alpine Guides
๐ Location: Norrรธna Store, 1133 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
๐ Time: 6:00 PM โ 7:30 PM
โ๏ธ Details: Ever dreamt of exploring the backcountry but not sure where to start? Get the inside scoop from Pacific Alpine Guides on human-powered skiing, avalanche awareness, and essential gear. Great for both beginners and seasoned adventurers!
๐ More info: Norrรธna Store
๐ธ Daft Floyd โ A Tribute to Daft Punk & Pink Floyd
๐ Location: Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St, Boulder, CO
๐ Time: 9:00 PM
๐ฎ Details: The ultimate mash-up of electronic beats and psychedelic rock. If Daft Punk and Pink Floyd had a baby, this would be it. Expect mind-bending visuals, epic synths, and a truly unique sonic journey.
๐ More info: Fox Theatre
๐ถ Jeremy Mohney & Espresso! (feat. Boulder Swing Dance Lesson)
๐ Location: Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Suite V3A, Boulder, CO
๐ Time: 8:00 PM
๐ Details: Swing into the night with Jeremy Mohneyโs 9-piece big band, playing original swing tunes with that timeless 1930s-40s flair. Kick things off with a swing dance lessonโbecause even your two left feet deserve a good time!
๐ More info: Roots Music Project
๐ค Hot Like Mars with Fruta Brutal
๐ Location: Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St, Boulder, CO
๐ Time: 10:00 PM
๐ฅ Details: Expect funky grooves, psychedelic vibes, and Latin rhythms when these two bands hit the stage. Come for the music, stay for the late-night energy.
๐ More info: Velvet Elk Lounge
๐ง Rock Climbing Meetup โ All Skill Levels Welcome
๐ Location: (Check Meetup page for climbing spot)
๐ Time: 6:00 PM
๐งโโ๏ธ Details: Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned climber, this friendly climbing group will help you find your next great send. Bring your gear or just show up and meet other local climbers.
๐ More info: Meetup
๐ท Boulder 50+ Dining Out โ Happy Hour at Dagabi Tapas
๐ Location: Dagabi Cucina, 3970 Broadway Unit 101, Boulder, CO
๐ Time: 5:00 PM
๐ฅ Details: Meet new friends, enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, and take advantage of Dagabiโs stellar happy hour specials. A great night out for foodies aged 50 and up!
๐ More info: Meetup
๐ฌ Dairy Arts Center โ A Night of Film & Theater
๐ Location: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
๐ Time: Various showtimes
๐ Featured Events:
๐ฅ Burden of Dreams โ Werner Herzog's wildest filmmaking adventure, 7:00 PM, $12
๐ Oceans Are the Real Continents โ A poetic take on migration and memory, 7:30 PM, $12
๐ญ Weโre Still Here: A New Musical โ A powerful Indigenous storytelling piece, 7:30 PM, $20-$25
๐ถ Ghost Quartet โ A mystical song-cycle spanning centuries, 8:00 PM, $25-$58
๐ More info & tickets: Dairy Arts Center
Whatโs your pick for the night? ๐โจ
Restaurant Deals ๐ฝ๏ธ
๐ฎ Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
๐ 1101 Walnut St
๐ Monday - Friday, 3 PM - 6 PM
$7 Appetizers, $1 Off Tacos A` La Carte | $2 off Classic Rio Margs, $3 Draft Beers & select cans, $5 Wine.
๐ More info
๐ฃ Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
๐ 1048 Pearl St
๐ Daily, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
2 for $12 sushi rolls ๐ฃ | $7.5 sake cocktails ๐ถ | $12 sake bomb (21oz Kirin & hot sake) | $7 house wine ๐ท | $7.5 fruit-infused sake | $8 well drinks | $6.6 hot sake | $4 Hapa beer ๐บ
๐ More info
๐ป Bohemian Biergarten
๐ 2017 13th St
๐ Monday - Friday, 3 PM - 6 PM
Food Specials | Drinks: $4 Jameson shots ๐ฅ | $2 off 1L Biers ๐บ | $1 off 0.5L Biers | $4 Well Cocktails ๐ธ | $2 off all Wines ๐ท
๐ More info
Thursdayโs got a little bit of everythingโlive music, skiing talks, great food, and plenty of happy hours. So get out there and soak up Boulder life before the weekend rush. Cheers!
