The Eagles, Zombies and Jason Aldean!
This weekend you can enjoy musicals and plays, classes and performances by comedians, musicians, and more — with various locations in Erie and nearby Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette and Longmont.
TODAY/TONIGHT, Thursday, October 5
MANHATTAN SHORT: YOU BE THE JUDGE
Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You’ll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year’s event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry. (Also October 6 at 3:00 p.m.).
Dairy Arts Center, Boedecker Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12
Info: 303-440-7826
ART & SIP: BLUE SUN PRINTS
Grab a drink and come get creative with Brandy Coons as she leads students into creating these brilliant blues of sun prints or “cyanotypes” by layering objects such as flowers and leaves on top of specially treated paper and exposing it under UV lightbulbs or in the sunshine. Create a unique artwork using this fascinating medium.
Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. These classes are designed to guide beginners as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters. This season we are highlighting natural materials inspired by our “agriCULTURE” exhibit. Call 303-651-8374 or register online.
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Register online: $40
Info: 303-651-8374
TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH
Teton Gravity Research is back at the Boulder Theater as the 28th annual ski and snowboard film Legend Has It is presented on the big screen. Come early for athlete poster signings and prize giveaways from partners like Sierra Nevada, Nissan, Atomic, YETI, Volkl, Mammut, Tincup and many more.
Whether you are coming for the family-friendly early show, or ready to party at the late show, you’ll have a shot at our tour grand prizes – with our biggest ever giveaway, as someone will be driving away in a Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition! Other grand prizes include a trip to the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, plus prizes from Atomic, Sierra Nevada, YETI, Eleven Experiences and more.
Looking for an even more legendary evening? Join TGR and our partners at Nissan as attendees at the late show are joined by Portugal. The Man, for a premiere of Legend Has It + concert!
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
6:45 and 9:15 p.m.
Tickets: $10-$20
Phone: 303-786-7030
MUSICAL VANGUARDS: THE KINGSTON TRIO
Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, after a forced nearly two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions as the group returns to their national tour. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Mike is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a close friend since boyhood, is one of the few musicians outside the Trio who has recorded with Nick Reynolds; and Buddy, who has performed with longtime Kingston Trio member George Grove.
Many of their personal memories recall the iconic trio’s performances and journey as folk music made its extraordinary ascent to the pinnacle of popular culture – and the top of the music charts. They’ll perform such timeless classics “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” and “Tom Dooley”. Even if you never heard them when they were a household name, these three are epic, magical, flawless and as entertaining as they come.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40
Info: 303-440-7826
THE GALENTINES WITH CIRCLING GIRL
The Galentines, an all-girl indie punk rock band from Boulder, was recently formed through a college music club. Their bold and unapologetic sound has allowed them to carve out a presence in the local music scene. Their music is characterized by raucous guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the struggles of youth.
Galentines have already made a strong impression with their captivating live performances. Bringing their live shows to audiences in both Crested Butte and Summit County Colorado. With a growing fan base and a slew of upcoming shows, they are now setting their sights on bigger stages and expanding their reach beyond the Front Range.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $15-$18
Thursday-Friday, October 5-6
EAGLES: THE LONG GOODBYE
It will be a long goodbye for the Eagles, who announced their final tour in July and vow to stay on the road through 2025 – or until they hit every market that might welcome them, sometimes more than once.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers kicked off their farewell at New York’s Madison Square Garden September 7 with a 23-song setlist that spotlights their myriad hits – “Take it Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Life in the Fast Lane” and of course, “Hotel California” among them – and also paid tribute to “dear friend” Jimmy Buffett, who died September 1, and original Eagles bassist Randy Meisner, who died in July.
As on past tours, the core of Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh are joined by upper-register maestro Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, son of the late Eagles legend Glenn Frey. The additional four musicians backing the Eagles augment an already pristine sound for this two-hour hits parade. Expect to hear Seven Bridges Road, One of These Nights, Take it the the Limit, Best of My Love, Peaceful Easy Feeling and a dozen more.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $160
Friday, October 6
RORY SCOVEL: THE LAST TOUR
Comedy Works Presents: Rory Scovel: The Last Tour. Rory can currently be seen starring as Danny in Apple TV+’s hour-long series PHYSICAL, as well as in Paramount Picture’s BABYLON. Prior to that, he starred in I FEEL PRETTY opposite Amy Schumer and can be seen in New Line’s feature THE HOUSE, ABC’s MODERN FAMILY, and NBC’s SUPERSTORE, as well as in his Comedy Central series ROBBIE, which he also created. His hour stand-up special RORY SCOVEL TRIES STAND-UP FOR THE FIRST TIME is currently streaming on Netflix.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35
Phone: 303-786-7030
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of jazz. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “Heʼs a Tramp,” “Everybody Wants to be a Cat” and “The Bare Necessities” are just a few of the iconic jazz standards youʼll enjoy. The program features the new house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem which is curated by artistic directors Jon Batiste and Christian McBride. Pianist and music director Sean Mason brings these famous songs to life along with a five-piece band and two wonderful singers and storytellers.
For more than 80 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe’s finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20-$90
MOON HOOCH
Moon Hooch began busking in the subway platforms of NYC in 2010, quickly getting noticed by the NYPD, who had to ban them from locations that couldn’t handle the crowds. In a few short years they were opening for the likes of Beats Antique, They Might Be Giants, and Lotus, while selling out their own headline shows at marquee venues around the United States and Europe. Their unconventional sound and techniques, utilizing found objects like traffic cones, landed them appearances on NPR’s Tiny Desk in America, “Later…with Jools Holland” in the UK, “Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year” in Australia, and private audiences with the Premier League’s Chelsea F.C. They are currently touring the world.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $18-$20
Friday-Sunday, October 6-8
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
The story of two bachelors, John ‘Jack’ Worthing and Algernon ‘Algy’ Moncrieff, who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. They attempt to win the hearts of two women who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Ernest. Tickets may be purchase with dinner or for the show only.
Jester’s Dinner Theater, 224 Main St., Longmont
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $19
Saturday, October 7
LITTLE RED FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
This charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing familiar characters. With a wandering wolf, a gardening grandma, singing forest creatures, and characters from other tales joining in, Little Red discovers her own power as a vital doer in her community. Joyous, inspiring, and filled with laughs, the musical captures the warmth of Little Red and her family of smart, engaged females while also welcoming a new friendship between Red and Wolf.
Head back to the forest for this limited return engagement or bring your children to their very first theatre experience and spark a lifetime of wonder!
Tailored for Pre-K through 3rd Grade audiences but welcomes all ages.
Randy Weeks Conservatory Theater, 1101 13th St., Denver
1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: $16-$30
BAHAMAS IN THE AFTERNOON: TWO SHOWS
As the studio follow-up to 2020’s Sad Hunk—an album beloved by the Juno Awards and Ted Lasso music supervisors alike—Bahamas’ sixth full-length, BOOTCUT, sees Afie Jurvanen emerge from the pandemic fog to fully embrace the joys of IRL interaction and the ability to travel freely once again. Produced by Grammy-Nominated Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Jack Johnson, Peach Pit) and Dan Knobler (Allison Russell, Rodney Crowell); BOOTCUT was recorded in Nashville’s Sound Emporium. It features Jurvanen backed by a veritable Murderer’s Row of Music City pros, including guitar legend (and current Eagle) Vince Gill, pedal-steel maestro Russ Pahl (Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, Kacey Musgraves), bassist Dave Roe (Sturgill Simpson, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash), harmonica player Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson), bluegrass legend Sam Bush.
So yes, you could call this Bahamas’ “country” album, full of songs rooted in familiar Nashville topics like love, death, and automotive vehicles, and topped with extra dollops of teary twang, mandolin-pluckin’, and saloon-door-swinging rhythm. But BOOTCUT isn’t simply a Bahamas interpretation of country music, it’s a country-music interpretation of Bahamas that puts a sepia-toned spin on Jurvanen’s signature moves using a genre-less blend of Americana, Bluegrass, and all that Bahamas has been know to embody: the funky finesse, the bizarro guitar solos that sound like they’re beaming in from Mars, and the ever-so-sly storytelling that filters timeless themes through a distinctly modern lens.
Bahamas performs a family-friendly show at 4:00 p.m. and a late show at 8:00 p.m.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $27.50-$30
COMEDY WORKS PRESENTS: DAN SODER
Dan Soder is a NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
Dan’s most recent comedy special, Son of a Gary, is currently streaming on HBO Max, along with The Standups on Netflix and Not Special on Comedy Central. Other credits include: Comedy Central’s Half Hour, Conan, Inside Amy Schumer, and @midnight.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$55
Phone: 303-786-7030
SHOOT FOR THE STARS OPENING NIGHT
“Shoot for the Stars” Opening Night features “The Planets” by Gustav Holst, a seven-movement orchestral suite. Each movement is named after a planet with its own unique astrological character. The night begins with John Adams’ “Short Ride in a Fast Machine”, catching your attention with his unique use of minimalist tonal language and rhythmic dissonance, followed by Michael Daugherty’s new Harp Concerto, “Harp of Ages” which shows us the diversity of one of the oldest instruments while bringing in elements of 20th century pop culture—the blues and Irish rhythmic excitement. Featured artist, Rachel Starr Ellins has been the principal harpist of the Longmont Symphony since 1996. She is also the first call substitute/second harpist with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Rachel was the instructor of harp at Colorado State University from 1996 until 2016 and continues to teach privately at her studio.
Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $14-$36
FACE ALL VOCAL BAND
Face Vocal Band is an internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado that has been captivating audiences for over two decades with their infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance.
“Blending modern popular tunes with complex harmonies, brilliant beat-box rhythms and superb singing…Face takes their audience on a musical journey and it’s fantastic fun.” (FringeReview.co.uk)
Longmont Theater Company, 513 Main St., Longmont
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35
JASON ALDEAN: HIGHWAY DESPERADO
With 27 number-one singles, 15 billion streams and more than 20 million albums sold, Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade. Since his 2005 chart debut, the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year winner has the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart-more than any other artist- with “songs of small-town living, love and loss have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) that have “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has released 10th studio albums, most recently MACON, GEORGIA, which earned the Georgia-native his 27th career-charting #1 single, “Trouble With A Heartbreak.” He recently debuted new music– including the track “Tough Crowd” at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards, as well his follow-up single at Country Radio, “Try That In A Small Town”– from a forthcoming new project expected later this year.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $60
Saturday-Sunday, October 7-8
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Denver Gazette
This heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family is set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman (played by BDT legend Wayne Kennedy), and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. The original production won 10 Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. To love! To life!
Boulder Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO
Sat., 6:00 p.m.; Sun., 12:00 p.m.
Tickets: $75
Info: 303-449-6000, ext. 4
Sunday, October 8
KURT ELLING AND CHARLIE HUNTER
GRAMMY® Award-winner Kurt Elling is without question today’s preeminent male jazz vocalist, renowned worldwide for his unparalleled virtuosity and flair for trailblazing artistic exploration. From his stunning reinvention of timeless standards to his own captivating original songcraft, the Chicago-based musician has fused his dazzling talents across a panoply of musical approaches, emblazoning each with signature imagination, insight, and emotional intelligence.
Where many male jazz vocalists at this stage in a much vaunted career have tended to stick to the tried and true, Elling seems to be growing more ambitious and experimental with the passing of time, a tendency evidenced by his stunning new LP, SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree. The followup to 2021’s remarkable SuperBlue, the album once again sees Elling joining forces with producer/guitarist Charlie Hunter and multi-instrumentalist duo drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, surprising covers, and dynamic reinventions
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30-$38
Phone: 303-786-7030
Next Week: Tuesday, October 10
RAFAEL RIQUENI: BOCO INTERNATIONAL
BOCO International Flamenco Fall Festival features Rafael Riqueni on October 10th, one of the greatest Flamenco guitar maestros in history (2021 Grammy Nominee). The Fall 2023 program will feature a Flamenco guitar series highlighting the virtuosity of Rafael Riqueni, one of the living legends and maestros of the Flamenco guitar.
His music is beyond borders. Impossible to categorized in Flamenco, Classical or contemporary. Some define Rafael Riqueni as an “impressionist music maker”. BOCO will also present Juani de la Isla, an important figure in the world of Flamenco gracing the stage with exceptional talent.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
6:30 p.m.
Admission: $45-$65
Info: 303-440-7826
Wednesday, October 11
THE ZOMBIES LIVE
The Zombies, 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, are back with their long-awaited new album, Different Game (2023 – Cooking Vinyl Records). The iconic British psychedelic pop legends originally infiltrated the airwaves with sophisticated melodies, breathy vocals, choral back-up harmonies and jazzy keyboard riffs of their 1960’s hit singles “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No”. Ironically, the original lineup disbanded just prior to achieving their greatest success – the worldwide chart-topping single “Time of the Season,” from their swan-song album Odessey and Oracle, ranked in the Top 100 of Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time.’ To this day, generations of new bands have cited The Zombies’ work as pop touchstones, and the band continues to be embraced by new generations of fans.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40-$50
Phone: 303-786-7030
Thursday, October 12
ART & SIP: WATERCOLOR BOTANICALS
Grab a drink and get creative with these Thursday Night classes for adults. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. These classes are designed to guide beginners as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters. This season we are highlighting natural materials inspired by our “agriCULTURE” exhibit.
Take inspiration from vintage botanical illustrations or fresh flora to make your own watercolor and ink illustrations. Learn drawing and watercolor techniques as we create these multi-media artworks.
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Register Online: $40
Info: 303-651-8374
Friday, October 13
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT STEPHEN LANCASTER
The Museum welcomes baritone Stephen Lancaster for an all-Schubert program entitled “The Power of Little Things” featuring short piano pieces of varying moods, then moving directly into “Schwanengesang,” the last 14 songs that Schubert wrote. These extraordinary pieces are rarely heard as a set, and cover an enormous range of emotions. Stephen will be accompanied by pianist Laure Colladant, considered one of the best fortepianists of her generation.
Enjoy an afternoon of live music in our Stewart Auditorium this fall featuring an eclectic array of musical acts from up and down the Front Range with this monthly series. Come early to explore the “agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land” exhibit, which is free for members.
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8-$12
Info: 303-651-8374
SEE IT ON STAGE: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
“Message in a Bottle,” features well-known actors performing funny and touching letters written by entirely fictional characters, including a phony tennis pro, a poetic drifter, and a whole slew of crazy people seeking guidance from an advice columnist who’s even crazier.
Dairy Arts Center, Carsen Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $26
ROOSEVELT WITH TOUCH SENSITIVE
Synth-Pop artist Roosevelt has shared his latest single, the anthemic ‘Ordinary Love’, which is also his debut release on Ninja Tune’s Counter Records imprint. The track is his first release since his 2022 collaboration ‘Passion’ with the legendary Nile Rodgers.
Roosevelt, is the artist moniker for Marius Lauber. The German producer, instrumentalist, vocalist and DJ’s kaleidoscopic new track weaves together funky bass, shoegaze-leaning guitars, vibrant synths and a stadium-sized chorus. His smooth, hypnotic vocals are rarely highlighted in the press, but effectively lure both fans and the uninitiated into the psychedelic fusion and combine to achieve a transcendent effect.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$30
Phone: 303-786-7030
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
The Mountain Goats are, for all practical purposes, the endlessly clever and prolific and whomever he chooses to work with at the moment, which means the sound may change from project to project, but the overall tone and feel of his work remains remarkably consistent. writes finely observed, impressionistic vignettes that blend a clear, realistic sense of detail with mildly surreal imaginings, giving his work a literary flavor that suits his status as a songwriter who is also a successful novelist. His early Mountain Goats releases were lo-fi, cassette-recorded efforts cut with a rotating cast of musicians, such as 1995’s Nine Black Poppies and 2000’s The Coroner’s Gambit. By 2005’s The Sunset Tree, his recordings had become cleaner and less cluttered, but his character studies were just as vivid. As the Mountain Goats cohered into a stable lineup (with joined by Peter Hughes, Matt Douglas, and Jon Wurster), they recorded tuneful, thematically unified albums such as Beat the Champ (2015) and Bleed Out (2022) that ranked with their finest work.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $27.50-$30
Saturday, October 14
THE HAPPY FITS
The Happy Fits’ third full-length is a massive leap forward for the New Jersey trio, who have already built a serious following with their energetic and electrifying pop-rock style. At once a showcase of rock-solid songcraft and gleeful experimentation, Under the Shade of Green is a deceptively bright opus that also zooms in on the anxieties and catastrophes of daily life while never losing its irresistibly hooky attitude.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$28
Sunday, October 15
CARRIE NEWCOMER
Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer and educator. She has been described as a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe and one who “asks all the right questions” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Carrie has 19 nationally released albums on Available Light & Concord/Rounder Records including Until Now, The Point of Arrival and The Beautiful Not Yet. Newcomer has released three books of poetry & essays, A Permeable Life: Poems and Essays, The Beautiful Not Yet: Poems and Essays & Lyrics, and Until Now: Poetry by Carrie Newcomer. Her song “I Should’ve Known Better” appeared on Nickel Creeks’ Grammy-winning gold album This Side, and she earned an Emmy for her PBS special An Evening with Carrie Newcomer.
Chatauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Dr., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30
Info: (303) 440-7666
Monday, October 16
PAT MATHENY: DREAM BOX TOUR
Twenty-time Grammy Award-Winning Guitarist & Composer Pat Metheny is on a solo tour coinciding with a new album release, Dream Box. The tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites from his nearly 50-year career.
Metheny says “A few years back, I did a short run of concerts that were not exclusively me and a single guitar, but pretty close. I loved it. (The Dream Box tour) is focused on the various ways of playing solo I have explored across all these decades in an evening that I think will be very special”.
Considering his two back-to-back Grammy-winning solo Baritone guitar recordings, One Quiet Night and What’s It All About, Metheny plays the most gorgeous pure solo guitar performances with a tuning system that allowed him to create an almost orchestral range from bass to soprano within the realm of a simple steel six-string guitar.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $70-$90
Phone: 303-786-7030
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