Summertime in Boulder . . . what could be better? This month, head to one of the many exciting events in our community. Here’s what we are looking forward to this June:
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Summer 2017 Opening Reception
When: Friday, June 9, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Where: BMoCA
Kick off a new season of art with the BMoCA’s summer 2017 preview and opening reception. New exhibitions are Dasha Shishkin: Tram Pam Pam; Mauro Giaconi: Cae a plomo (desde el fondo del tiempo) / falls to lead (from the depths of time); and Walk the Distance and Slow Down: selections from the collection of JoAnn Gonzalez Hickey.
Parlando School of Music Arts: The Sound of Music
When: Tuesday, June 13 through Saturday, June 17
Where: The Grace Gamm Theatre, Dairy Arts Center
Join Parlando School of Music Arts for their 2017 “Summerstock” staged musical, The Sound of Music. Prepare to be impressed by some of Boulder’s best young musicians and performers during this timeless, family-friendly classic.
When: Wednesdays, June 7-August 9, 2017
Where: Pearl Street Mall
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Boulder’s outdoor concert series boasts an incredible lineup featuring everything from oldies to alternative and everything in between. Taking place in the heart of the city on the bricks of the one-and-only Pearl Street Mall, this is a not-to-be-missed summer tradition with 10 weeks of free concerts. Visit the outdoor beer/wine/margarita garden starting at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday night, featuring margaritas from Rio Grande and beers from local breweries. This summer’s brewery line-up includes West Flanders (June 7-July 5) and Avery Brewing Company (July 12-August 9). June performances are:
- June 7: The Junior Varsity Three
- June 14: The Long Run – ‘Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles’
- June 21: Last Men on Earth
- June 28: Hazel Miller Band
Keep the party going with a concert. We are all about outdoor music this month, and there is most certainly an abundance to choose from:
- The Motet and Jurassic 5 on Friday, June 2
- Phoenix on Wednesday, June 7
- Big Head Todd & The Monsters with Collective Soul on Saturday, June 10
- Chicago & The Doobie Brothers on Tuesday, June 13
- Norah Jones on Wednesday, June 14
- Dispatch on Friday, June 16
- Ryan Adams on Tuesday, June 20
- Paul Simon on Wednesday, June 28
- The Punch Brothers on Monday, June 12
- Drive-By Truckers on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17
Summer in Boulder is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and check out one of the many fun things happening in the community. What are you most looking forward to in June? Let us know in the comments!