First Friday parties in the county are booming. Even when I got back into town a year ago, nothing looked as good as it does now. Post your gallery links, your happy hour deals and what-have-yous in the comments here if you want people to … Read More →
Category Archives: Things to do in the Boulder area
What’s happening, Boulder? Colorado Daily debuts new nightlife column
Looking for something to do tonight or this weekend? The Colorado Daily today debuted a new Boulder nightlife column by Stacy Parkinson that will run every Thursday and serve up some great options for hitting the town. This week’s installment highlights an art opening at … Read More →
Paper Bird “When the River Took Flight” CD release parties
If you’ve been waiting for a Paper Bird party, wait no longer. The birdies party tonight at BMoCA and tomorrow night in Denver. The parties are in honor of their new CD, “When the River Took Flight.” It’s available now, and you can take a … Read More →
Fiske Planetarium upgrade: But can Laser Floyd get any better?
Fiske Planetarium at CU, home to planetarium-y things like Laser Floyd and Laser Daft Punk and, well, probably other things (OK, plenty of other things including education and even inspiration), might get a pretty serious makeover. The planetarium is hosting a demonstration at 7 p.m. … Read More →
Vintage “base ball” recalls simpler/funnier times
If you’re like me, you enjoy reading old-timey descriptions of sports and checking out the excellent uniforms. So if you’re like me, you’ll think the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association is pretty excellent, even though it lacks the waxed mustaches I was sort of expecting. … Read More →
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: There’s still time to see something good
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is in full effect, and if you haven’t caught anything there yet, now is the time to put some serious thought into it. Luckily, the Camera is in total-coverage mode for it, so you can shop around through Mark Collins’ reviews … Read More →
Steve Martin's plays getting some local love
I’m a big Steve Martin fan, and like any Steve Martin fan, I’ve gone through hard times as ol’ Steve has made poor artistic decisions. I even sit around rationalizing it: Surely he was making this terrible movie in order to buy some fabulous piece … Read More →
A Local Fireworks Guide By Someone Who Just Moved Here
Even a brand new Boulderite like me can tell that you guys like fireworks. Really, really like fireworks. Here's what I found out about the local shows.
Longest day of the year
Buckle up — it’s the longest day of the year. I don’t know if you’ve got any traditions, but I know my girlfriend does solstice the right way — it’s her birthday. What are you doing with all of the sun today? Our dining critic … Read More →
Boulder Outdoor Cinema 2010: Fired up
I’m excited for the new season of Boulder Outdoor Cinema. And because I like the Boulder Outdoor Cinema facebook page, I’m all up on the new schedule. July 10 Raising Arizona July 17 Princess Bride July 24 Top Gun July 31 Sound of Music Aug. … Read More →
Your mom, bikini season and a sexy body: Weekender 5/6-5/9
With the arrival of bikini season, I find myself turning down pints and opting for kickboxing, muscle tone and Nia classes during happy hour, hoping I’ll get back to my pre-winter physique. This was extremely difficult to handle yesterday, knowing I was the only one in Boulder not drinking a marg at the Rio for Cinco de Mayo. I know it sounds lame, but I’m purposefully avoiding my favorite (high-cal) places – the Southern Sun, Taco Bell and May Wah’s take-out. I've had to look for fun in other places, and I've come up with a list of activities for the weekend that will get you moving, outside and away from unhealthy food.
Left Handers know how to party in Niwot
You know, every day really is a holiday. Take this Friday, for example — it’s not just Friday the 13th. It’s International Left Handers’ Day. Convenient that Niwot means “left hand,” then, isn’t it? Check this out from the organizers of a three-day party up … Read More →