Boulder Beat - Wednesday, January 29, 2025

🍻 Steals, Deals & Trivia Nights – Your Midweek Boulder Beat!

Ah, Wednesday—smack in the middle of the week, and you’ve got two choices: power through or take a well-earned break. We vote for the latter. 🍻 Whether you're craving a free brunch, looking to flex your trivia muscles, or sipping on Wine Wednesday specials, we’ve got all the best things happening in Boulder today. Scroll down for top stories, events, and where to eat & drink without breaking the bank.

Weather

Boulder’s winter break continues, with sunshine, mild temps, and just a whisper of wind to remind you it’s still January. If you’ve been craving some Vitamin D, soak it up now—there’s a small chance of snow late at night. No need to panic, but maybe don’t leave your car parked on an incline.

🌞 Day: 45°F | Mostly sunny | Light NNE breeze
🌙 Night: 29°F | Partly cloudy, 30% chance of a few overnight flakes
🌄 Sunrise: 7:11 AM
🌅 Sunset: 5:16 PM
🌑 Moon Phase: New Moon—perfect for stargazing, if you can brave the cold!

Top Stories

🐶 Dog Rescued from California Wildfires Needs a Boulder Home
This pup has been through it all—a wildfire survivor now looking for a fresh start in Boulder. If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your life, this might be fate. Read more on Reddit.

🔥 Lessons from California’s Wildfires
After yet another devastating wildfire season in California, what can Boulder and other cities learn? A look into wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and what’s next for communities facing the growing threat of climate change. KGNU has the full story.

🚗 Boulder’s New Parking Ordinance Aims to End Parking Mandates
Say goodbye to those outdated parking mandates that force developers to build more spaces than needed. Boulder is looking at new ways to reduce car dependency and encourage alternative transportation. Will this make parking harder, or is it the push we need to go car-light? KGNU has more.

🥚 Egg Law Survives—Cage-Free Requirements Stay in Place
An attempt to roll back Colorado’s egg law, which requires larger, cage-free enclosures for hens, just got shut down by lawmakers. That means eggs from cramped, factory-farm cages won’t be making a comeback anytime soon. The full breakdown at KUNC.

📉 Colorado’s Unemployment Rate & Economy—Where Are We Now?
Job numbers are in, and Colorado’s unemployment rate is holding steady. But what does that really mean? Are wages keeping up? What industries are hiring? Get the full economic picture at Colorado Sun.

🌍 Boulder’s Air & Climate Pollution Monitoring Program is Defunded
Bad news for climate-conscious Boulderites—the city's air quality tracking program just lost its funding. With pollution concerns rising, environmentalists are scrambling for alternatives. Boulder Reporting Lab has the details.

🌿 Concerns Over Marijuana Testing & Enforcement in Colorado
The state’s cannabis industry is booming, but some experts say testing and enforcement aren't keeping up. With questions about quality control, lab accuracy, and consumer safety, is it time for stricter oversight? CPR explores the debate.

Things To Do

🎥 Plastic People Movie – Fundraising Launch Event

🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Check event page for details
🎬 Details: Be part of the launch of Plastic People, a documentary exploring the global plastic crisis. Meet the filmmakers, support the cause, and learn how to take action.
🔗 Event Details

🥾 Boulder Wilderness Hiking 40+ – Pella Crossing Lakes Loop

🕧 Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Pella Crossing, Hygiene, CO
🚶 Details: A scenic 3-6 mile loop hike around lakes and wetlands, with plenty of bird-watching opportunities. Hikers of all experience levels are welcome! If you RSVP, please update your status if plans change.
🔗 Event Details

🌊 Film Screening – Oceans Are the Real Continents

🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO
🌎 Details: A fascinating deep dive into the vastness of our oceans and their critical role in shaping life on Earth. Eye-opening and beautifully filmed.
🔗 Event Details

🎬 Burden of Dreams – Classic Documentary Screening
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO
🎥 Details: Witness the chaos and determination behind Werner Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo in this gripping documentary about filmmaking at its most extreme.
🔗 Event Details

🎻 🎶 MUST-SEE EVENT! 🎶 Steep Canyon Rangers at Boulder Theater

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO
🔥 Details: If you love high-energy bluegrass, don’t miss Steep Canyon Rangers! Known for their work with Steve Martin and their Grammy-winning sound, they’re bringing their signature mix of folk, blues, and jam-band vibes to Boulder. Expect an electrifying performance that blends traditional and contemporary bluegrass.
🎟 Tickets are selling fast!
🔗 Event Details

🧠 Twisted Pine Brewing – Pub Trivia Night (Geeks Who Drink)

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Twisted Pine Brewing Company, 3201 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
🤓 Details: Boulder’s brainiest pub trivia night! Grab a team, grab a pint, and battle it out for prizes. Themed rounds, pop culture, history, and maybe even a beer chugging question or two.
🔗 Event Details

🎻 Bluegrass Pick at Beyond the Mountain Brewing

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Beyond the Mountain Brewing, 6035 Longbow Drive, Unit 109, Boulder, CO
🎶 Details: A laid-back bluegrass jam session where musicians and fans gather to enjoy live acoustic tunes over craft beer. Whether you play or just want to listen, this is a great midweek vibe.
🔗 Event Details

♟️ Boulder Board Games Meetup

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Sanitas Brewing Company, 3550 Frontier Ave, Suite A, Boulder, CO
🎲 Details: Join fellow board game lovers for an evening of tabletop adventures! Bring your favorite games or learn something new. The craft beer doesn’t hurt either.
🔗 Event Details

🧠 Brain Food Trivia at Finkel & Garf Taproom

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Finkel & Garf Taproom, 5455 Spine Road, Suite A, Boulder, CO
🍻 Details: This isn’t your average bar trivia—expect fun themes, challenging questions, and a chance to flex that knowledge while sipping some of Boulder’s finest craft brews.
🔗 Event Details

🎤 Full Cycle Café & Bar – Trivia Night

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St, Boulder, CO
🍷 Details: Free trivia night! Teams up to 6 people compete for a $50 bar gift card while enjoying craft cocktails, local beers, and Spanish tapas. Smart & delicious!
🔗 Event Details

Restaurant Deals & Happy Hours

🍳 Roadhouse Boulder Depot – Free Brunch Entree!
📍 Location: 2366 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
🕗 Use By: 2/12/2025
🥂 Details: Get a FREE brunch entree with the purchase of another brunch entree. Grab a friend, split the bill, and double the deliciousness!
🔗 Claim This Deal

🥬 Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant – Winter Happy Hour
📍 Location: 1710 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
🕒 Time: Daily, 3 PM - 6 PM
🥗 Details: A cozy spot for plant-based delights! Enjoy happy hour deals on fresh, locally sourced vegetarian dishes.
🔗 Happy Hour Menu

🍷 Wine Wednesday at Creature Comforts Cafe
📍 Location: 1647 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
🕒 Time: Tuesday - Saturday, 4 PM - 6 PM; All day Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM; Extra special Wednesdays from 4 PM - 6 PM
🍾 Details: In addition to their regular happy hour, Wednesdays get you a complimentary mini charcuterie platewith a wine by the glass purchase! Creature Comforts features wines by woman-winemakers and small producers.Plus, enjoy their all-day cafe offerings with coffee, beer, toasts, sandwiches, and more!
🔗 Menu Here

🍸 The Bitter Bar – Craft Cocktails & Cozy Vibes
📍 Location: 835 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
🕒 Time: Daily, 5 PM - 7 PM
🍹 Details: The perfect mix of speakeasy charm & neighborhood bar vibes. Expertly crafted cocktails, lively conversation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
🔥 Happy Hour Specials: $7 small bites | $9 Cocktails | $1 off wine
🔗 The Bitter Bar Menu

🍻 More Happy Hours & Restaurant Deals Coming Soon!

Got a favorite deal? Reply and let us know! We love featuring reader-submitted restaurant specials. 🍕🍔🍷