The Dairy Arts Center has been serving Boulder’s creative community since 1991. For over three decades, we’ve been gifted with astounding artistic exhibitions, internationally-acclaimed films, and thought-provoking performances that lift up our souls. There’s no time like the present to support our local arts scene by catching one of these summer or fall events at the Dairy.
Arts in the Park, Boulder Opera
When: 7/29 and 7/30, 7pm
Where: Boulder Bandshell
Opera enthusiasts can enjoy beautiful music in the park during this Dairy event. Listen as talented opera singers lead guests through the history of this music genre, all the way back to the 16th century. Experience songs from the romantic period, the classical period, and the modern period all while enjoying crisp evening weather under the stars.
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Showcase Performance
When: 8/5 – 8/7, 2pm
Where: Gordon Gamm Theater
For a dynamic performance in the air, snag a ticket to the Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Showcase. Frequent Flyers talented faculty has curated a wonderful show complete with silk dancing, acrobatics, trapeze, and so much more. All shows are the same, so catch any to enjoy and celebrate movement, dance, and art culminating as one.
My Lover, My Donkey, & I
When: 8/25 – 8/28, showtimes vary
Where: Boedecker Theater
Tired of scrolling through Netflix only to come upon the same tired flicks? Head down to the Dairy during the month of August to catch this heartwarming, hilarious film. My Lover, My Donkey, and I follows a charming school teacher as she navigates love, heartbreak, and animal friendship.
FreeForm Dance Festival
When: 9/30 – 10/1
Where: Gordon Gamm Theater
What used to be the Boulder Contemporary Dance Festival has changed into the FreeForm Dance Festival (FFDF) and is created by Boulder-based dance company, VisKosity Dance Collective. This inclusive movement-focused fest showcases an array of dance styles while offering a supportive platform on which local choreographers can learn, grow, and engage with each other and the audience.
Boulder Magic Show: Zach Alexander
When: 11/18 and 11/19, showtimes vary
Where: Grace Gamm Theater
Treat the family to a magical night with one of the East Coast’s most in-demand entertainers, Zach Alexander. This magician performs for over 10,000 kids and adults each year and is bringing his talents to our little slice of paradise. Alexander makes items vanish, float, and even fly across the stage during his modern twist on classic magic.
No matter which style of art you’re seeking, the Dairy’s got it all. Enjoy music, dance, film, and even magic this summer and fall with our cool community.