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Happy weekend, Boulder!
In today’s happening-today edition: Sundance debut in 2027, a St. Patrick’s puppy parade, Neko Case, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Stories told on the plate: Boulder and Denver kitchens blend Western grit with global polish, from Rocky Mountain oysters and Pueblo chiles to nationally recognized tasting menus rooted in nearby farms — explore Colorado’s food evolution.
Independent cinema’s next epicenter: Sundance will debut in Boulder in 2027, the festival’s first time here. Early venues include the Dairy Arts Center’s Boedecker Theater and Boulder Theater, with planning already underway — get all the details.
From startup to institution: Black Futures in Art marks five years at Boulder’s Dairy Arts Center, now on view and hosted by Adderly Grant-Lord, featuring artists from Colorado and beyond, running through March 29 — learn about its evolution.
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Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Beef‑tallow fry fix: At Wild Pastures Burger Co.fries go old-school: crispy, golden, and cooked in 100% grass-fed beef tallow, so they taste like real potatoes. Perfect beside a burger or satisfying solo, they turn any midweek slump into a small victory.
Glow goals, simplified: Rinnova Skin & Body combines a dermatologist-led team with tech-forward care like Halo, Moxi, HydraFacial, and injectables to keep skin thriving in Colorado’s high-altitude dryness. Expect a friendly vibe and precise results, ideal for subtle upgrades without the fuss.
Disc day, dialed in: Need a quick reset this week? The 18-hole layout at Valmont City Park (Disc Golf Course)winds from hill to prairie, gully to groomed grass, with big Flatirons views. Easy to squeeze in a lap, just tricky enough to keep you chasing that perfect line.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥂 Brunch: A Sparkling Affair @ Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Weekend brunch at Jill’s means real bubbles, not bottomless mystery mimosas. Moët & Chandon’s Impérial Brut and Rosé meet croissants, eggs Benedict, and a dangerous cinnamon roll, so you can call it elevated while secretly just enjoying yourself, and maybe your company.
🐶 St. Patrick’s Puppy Parade & Costume Contest @ Boulder Social | Saturday (3/14) at 10:30 AM – Think your dog wears green better than you? Boulder Social hosts a St. Paddy’s puppy parade and costume contest, with a $10 per-dog donation benefiting Boulder’s POSO Dog Rescue and scoring you a Social Beer, plus Tito’s $1-per-cocktail kickbacks, prizes, photos, and bragging rights.
🌿 How to Make Your Own Herbal Tinctures @ Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism (Lafayette) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade internet guesswork for the real deal as Jill leads a laid-back, hands-on class on making herbal tinctures at home. You’ll learn dilution math you’ll actually use, and the difference between vinegar, glycerine, and alcohol extractions, so your pantry looks savvy, not spooky.
🌱 Plant Your Own Seed Starts! @ McGuckin Hardware | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – This hands-on seed-starting activity from MASA Seed Foundation lets your small humans play gardener, and the first 125 score two free peat pots, purple dragon carrot and peppermint sticks zinnia seeds, plus a MASA x McGuckin bamboo planter. You supervise, they plant, everyone feels virtuous.
🧯 Let’s Go Firewise, Let’s Get Wildfire-Ready @ Boulder Creek Branch Library | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Up here in the redwoods, defensible space is the new curb appeal. Get Firewise with neighbors, then use HIZ to harden your home. Lindsay Speth rallies communities, and Sherry Heaney brings Brush Busters, free help for seniors and disabled residents, plus HIZ assessments.
☘ St. Patrick’s Artisan Craft & Art Walk @ Avanti Food & Beverage, Boulder | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Skip the green-beer chaos and wander Avanti’s St. Patrick’s Artisan Market, a stroll of local makers, handmade finds, and rooftop views, plus proper food and drinks. Family friendly, free to enter, and far more useful than another shamrock necklace. Support Boulder, browse, linger.
🍽 Guided Tour with Food Historian @ Museum of Boulder | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Take a guided stroll through Boulder’s food past with John Lehndorff, longtime food writer and keeper of the tastiest tales. Tour Boulder EATS! at the Museum of Boulder, hear decades of restaurant lore, and enjoy memories that predate poke bowls, cronuts, and oat milk.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Boulder report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain between 3pm and 5pm, then patchy blowing dust and a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. West wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain and patchy blowing dust before midnight, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 9 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 36°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 53%
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
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