Summertime in Boulder means outdoor fun, live music and performances, and—of course—craft beer. Check out our list of fun, not-to-be-missed events in and around Boulder this June:
Bands on the Bricks
When: June 1, June 8, June 15, 5:30 p.m. (additional dates throughout the summer)
Where: Pearl Street Mall
Wednesdays in Boulder just got a lot more fun! Pearl Street’s beloved free summer concert series, Bands on the Bricks, kicks off its 2016 season on Wednesday, June 1 with funk/roots/vintage soul group, Eufórquestra. On June 8, Colorado bluegrass band The Railsplitters will take the stage, and on June 15, That Eighties Band will take you back a couple of decades with their high-energy tunes. Be sure to visit the outdoor beer/wine/margarita garden, featuring Rio margaritas and beer from West Flanders in June and Avery Brewing in July and August!
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
When: June 3-August 7
Where: University of Colorado Boulder campus, various locations
The first show of this summer’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival is The Comedy of Errors, a timeless and sultry story of mistaken identities set in 1930s Paris. Relax under the summer night sky as you watch the performance in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre on the CU-Boulder campus. Learn more about show times and ticket pricing here.
Boulder Home & Garden Fair
When: June 4, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Twenty Ninth Street Retail District
Set aside your Pinterest board, and get inspired to transform your home and garden at this free event along the Twenty Ninth Street Mall. More than 60 local vendors will be showcasing ideas and inspiration for your home and garden needs, including landscaping, decoration, green living, and building. Bring the family along, because there will be live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and a pack of alpacas (yes—you read that right!) for petting.
Oskar Blues Burning Can Festival
When: June 4
Where: Bohn Park, 219 2nd Ave, Lyons, CO
For those who can’t justify a trip to Burning Man—or for those who just appreciate a good local festival—Oskar Blues’ Burning Can Festival is for you. Between a beer relay, live music lineup headlined by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, more than 50 craft breweries and 200+ beers, camping, and more, this is sure to be the perfect setting for a quintessential Colorado experience.
Benefit Art Auction at Dairy Arts Center
When: June 9th, 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: The Gordon Gamm Theater, Boulder
This is a special evening benefiting the Dairy Arts Center and the 200,000 arts experiences that happen here each year. This event is your opportunity to buy fabulous art from nationally acclaimed artists and enjoy a night of Motown music, dinner, drinks, and dancing. You can purchase your tickets and learn more HERE.
Boulder Concerts in the Park
When: June 20, June 27, 7:00 p.m. (additional dates throughout the summer)
Where: Various parks around Boulder
Join your neighbors and take in free performances by the Boulder Concert Band at Boulder Concerts in the Park, a weekly community event throughout the summer at various parks throughout Boulder. This month’s performances are scheduled for June 20 at Scott Carpenter Park and June 27 at Salberg Park. Just pack your blanket and picnic dinner, and you’re all set for a relaxing evening.
June Concerts
A mix of new and throwback performances make June’s concert schedule even more eclectic and fun. Here are few of our top picks:
- Langhorne Slim & The Law on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4
- Chromeo and Jamie XX on Thursday, June 2
- The Lumineers on Tuesday, June 7
- DeVotchKa with the Colorado Symphony featuring Ozomatli on Thursday, June 16
- Odesza on Saturday, June 18
- Bob Dylan and his band on Sunday, June 19
- Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals on Tuesday, June 28
- Brand New and Modest Mouse on Wednesday, June 29
- Tokyo Police Club on Tuesday, June 7
- The Cure on Sunday, June 5
Boulder is rarely lacking for interesting goings-on in the summer. This June, the only challenge will be deciding what to do. Let us know in the comments what your plans are, and have fun!