Boulder Beat - Thursday, January 30, 2025

๐Ÿป 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 todayโ€”though a few rogue snowflakes might make a surprise guest appearance. No big storm, just a few flurries keeping winter in check.

๐ŸŒค Day: High of 47ยฐF, light NNW winds (5-10 mph), and a 15% chance of snow just to keep things interesting.
๐ŸŒ™ 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 ๐ŸŒ™ (Moonrise: 8:10 AM, Moonset: 6:51 PM)

Enjoy the mild day, Boulder! โ˜€๏ธ

Top Stories

๐Ÿ“ 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

โ™ป๏ธ Taking Buildings Apart, Piece by Piece
Instead of demolishing old buildings, some locals are deconstructing themโ€”salvaging materials for reuse while reducing landfill waste. Smart, sustainable, and a win-win for the environment. Read more from WBUR

๐Ÿข Boulderโ€™s 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

๐ŸŽฌ 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

๐Ÿš€ 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

๐ŸŽถ Supporting the Backbone of Boulderโ€™s Music Scene
A new nonprofit is stepping up to help the local music communityโ€”from artists to sound techsโ€”stay afloat in an ever-changing industry. Boulderโ€™s music scene is built on passion, but a little financial support never hurts. Full story inBoulder Weekly

Things To Do

๐ŸŽฟ Backcountry Skiing Info Session with Pacific Alpine Guides
๐Ÿ“ Location: Norrรธna Store, 1133 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
๐Ÿ•• 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!
๐Ÿ”— More info: Norrรธna Store

๐ŸŽธ Daft Floyd โ€“ A Tribute to Daft Punk & Pink Floyd
๐Ÿ“ Location: Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St, Boulder, CO
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 9:00 PM
๐Ÿ”ฎ 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.
๐Ÿ”— More info: Fox Theatre

๐ŸŽถ Jeremy Mohney & Espresso! (feat. Boulder Swing Dance Lesson)
๐Ÿ“ Location: Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Suite V3A, Boulder, CO
๐Ÿ•— Time: 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ƒ Details: Swing into the night with Jeremy Mohneyโ€™s 9-piece big band, playing original swing tunes with that timeless 1930s-40s flair. Kick things off with a swing dance lessonโ€”because even your two left feet deserve a good time!
๐Ÿ”— More info: Roots Music Project

๐ŸŽค Hot Like Mars with Fruta Brutal
๐Ÿ“ Location: Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St, Boulder, CO
๐Ÿ•™ Time: 10:00 PM
๐Ÿ”ฅ 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.
๐Ÿ”— More info: Velvet Elk Lounge

๐Ÿง— Rock Climbing Meetup โ€“ All Skill Levels Welcome
๐Ÿ“ Location: (Check Meetup page for climbing spot)
๐Ÿ•• Time: 6:00 PM
๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏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.
๐Ÿ”— More info: Meetup

๐Ÿท Boulder 50+ Dining Out โ€“ Happy Hour at Dagabi Tapas
๐Ÿ“ Location: Dagabi Cucina, 3970 Broadway Unit 101, Boulder, CO
๐Ÿ•” Time: 5:00 PM
๐Ÿฅ‚ Details: Meet new friends, enjoy delicious Spanish tapas, and take advantage of Dagabiโ€™s stellar happy hour specials. A great night out for foodies aged 50 and up!
๐Ÿ”— More info: Meetup

๐ŸŽฌ Dairy Arts Center โ€“ A Night of Film & Theater
๐Ÿ“ Location: Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
๐Ÿ•– Time: Various showtimes
๐ŸŽŸ Featured Events:

  • ๐ŸŽฅ Burden of Dreams โ€“ Werner Herzog's wildest filmmaking adventure, 7:00 PM, $12

  • ๐ŸŒŠ Oceans Are the Real Continents โ€“ A poetic take on migration and memory, 7:30 PM, $12

  • ๐ŸŽญ Weโ€™re Still Here: A New Musical โ€“ A powerful Indigenous storytelling piece, 7:30 PM, $20-$25

  • ๐ŸŽถ Ghost Quartet โ€“ A mystical song-cycle spanning centuries, 8:00 PM, $25-$58
    ๐Ÿ”— More info & tickets: Dairy Arts Center

Whatโ€™s your pick for the night? ๐ŸŽŸโœจ

Restaurant Deals ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

๐ŸŒฎ Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
๐Ÿ“ 1101 Walnut St
๐Ÿ•’ 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.
๐Ÿ”— More info

๐Ÿฃ Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
๐Ÿ“ 1048 Pearl St
๐Ÿ•’ Daily, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
2 for $12 sushi rolls ๐Ÿฃ | $7.5 sake cocktails ๐Ÿถ | $12 sake bomb (21oz Kirin & hot sake) | $7 house wine ๐Ÿท | $7.5 fruit-infused sake | $8 well drinks | $6.6 hot sake | $4 Hapa beer ๐Ÿบ
๐Ÿ”— More info

๐Ÿป Bohemian Biergarten
๐Ÿ“ 2017 13th St
๐Ÿ•’ Monday - Friday, 3 PM - 6 PM
Food Specials | Drinks: $4 Jameson shots ๐Ÿฅƒ | $2 off 1L Biers ๐Ÿบ | $1 off 0.5L Biers | $4 Well Cocktails ๐Ÿธ | $2 off all Wines ๐Ÿท
๐Ÿ”— More info

Thursdayโ€™s got a little bit of everythingโ€”live music, skiing talks, great food, and plenty of happy hours. So get out there and soak up Boulder life before the weekend rush. Cheers!