SpringFest Sunday + Ziggy Alberts + Sunshine in the 70s ☀️🎶

Happy Sunday, Boulder.
We’ve got low humidity, high vibes, and a sky that’s mostly behaving—perfect conditions for music, markets, and mingling. From planetarium film fests to folk at the Boulder Theater, your Sunday dance card just filled up.

Boulder Weather

Mild sun, modest wind, and maybe a rebellious afternoon cloudburst—Sunday’s forecast has range. It’ll hit the mid-70s with some gusty eastern winds, and there’s a 30% chance we get a sprinkle later in the day. Bring a hoodie and the sunglasses. Just Boulder things.

🌡️ High: 73º | Low: 46º
⛈️ 30% chance of afternoon/evening showers
💨 Winds: ESE 10–15 mph, gusts to 21 mph
🌅 Sunrise: 5:56 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 7:59 PM
🔥 UV Index: 8 of 11

More forecasts at Boulder Reporting Lab and Bouldercast.

Local Stories

🚧 Gross Dam expansion heads to federal court this week
A major case challenging the controversial Gross Dam expansion moves to a crucial hearing Tuesday in Denver. Conservation groups are watching closely, as the ruling could reshape regional water politics.
🔗 Read more at The Colorado Sun

💧 Colorado River negotiations need a reality check, say experts
As seven states wrangle over river water, some experts argue it’s time for “shared pain” to end the gridlock. Translation: less posturing, more compromise.
🔗 Read the full story at KUNC

🏀 Clippers try to pack Ball Arena with fans—fail hilariously
The L.A. Clippers flew in 100 fans to create a blue wall of noise for Game 7. Spoiler: it didn’t help. The Nuggets held their ground, and the fan experiment landed somewhere between awkward and adorable.
🔗 Full story via KDVR

Things To Do – Sunday, May 4

🎤 Ziggy Alberts at Boulder Theater
📍 2032 14th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎸 Australian indie-folk singer Ziggy Alberts brings his mellow acoustic vibes and eco-conscious lyrics to the Boulder stage tonight.
🔗 Event Info

🎼 Boulder Phil presents Missa Solemnis
📍 Macky Auditorium
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎻 Beethoven’s towering masterwork gets the full orchestral treatment in this powerful performance by the Boulder Philharmonic.
🔗 Event Info

🏃 Emerge 5K
📍 2000 Broadway, Civic Area
⏰ 9:00 AM
🎽 A feel-good morning 5K to support local causes, followed by snacks, booths, and post-run bonding.
🔗 Event Info

🎬 Sean Baker Series – Tangerine
📍 The Dairy Arts Center
⏰ 4:30 PM
🎞️ Part of the Sean Baker retrospective, Tangerine is raw, hilarious, and unforgettable. Shot on iPhones, but the story’s as big as it gets.
🔗 Event Info

⚡ Solid State Depot – Maker Meetup
📍 1965 33rd St
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🛠️ Whether you build robots or just like to tinker, this Sunday hang is Boulder’s nerdiest (and most welcoming) gathering.
🔗 Event Info

🎉 New Locals SpringFest
📍 Pearl Street Mall
⏰ All day
🌼 Shop local vendors, hear live tunes, meet fellow Boulderites, and celebrate spring the small-town way.
🔗 Event Info

🌌 Dome Fest West – Fiske Planetarium
📍 CU Boulder Campus
⏰ Various showtimes
🪐 Short films meet immersive dome visuals in this indie-planetarium film fest.
🔗 Event Info

🍺 Twisted Pine Brewing – All-Day Happy Hour
📍 3201 Walnut St
⏰ All Day
🍕 Discount drafts, bites, and big chill energy—perfect for post-hike lounging or patio people-watching.
🔗 twistedpinebrewing.com

🎨 Junkyard Social Club – Open Play Sundays
📍 2525 Frontier Ave
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🧩 Let the kids run wild while you sip espresso and vibe in Boulder’s weirdest (and most wonderful) backyard playground.
🔗 junkyardsocialclub.org

May the fourth be with you—literally. Have a beautiful Boulder Sunday. We’ll catch you bright and early with a brand-new roundup tomorrow.